Installation Instructions

Preface
Preface
Oct 2013
AfiAct II™ Installation Manual
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2.4.5 Verify System is Prepared ................................................................................................. 43
3 Assemble the Reader Basic Elements........................................................................................ 44
4 Install and Set AfiAct II Software .............................................................................................. 47
4.1 Install AfiFarm5 Module ................................................................................................... 47
4.1.1 General Notes ................................................................................................................... 47
4.1.2 Set & Initiate the Installation Wizard ................................................................................ 49
4.1.3 Install HASP, Firewall and Database Elements ................................................................. 55
4.1.4 Supervise Automatic Installation Steps ............................................................................. 58
4.2 Install the AfiFarm RT System Module .............................................................................. 62
4.2.1 Install the Server Setup ..................................................................................................... 62
4.2.2 Install the RTMS ................................................................................................................ 66
4.2.3 Install the RTG Component ............................................................................................... 71
4.2.4 Install the RT Station Controller Component .................................................................... 76
4.3 Set the RT System (Quick Start)......................................................................................... 78
4.3.1 Navigating the RT System ................................................................................................. 79
4.3.2 Determine the Required Sampling Sessions ...................................................................... 80
4.3.3 Set System Mandatory Parameters .................................................................................. 81
4.3.4 Additional RT Configurations and Monitoring .................................................................. 91
4.4 In Integrated Systems: Install the Sync Agent ................................................................... 92
5 Initial Reader Communication ................................................................................................... 97
5.1 Connect the Reader to the Wired Network ....................................................................... 98
5.2 Verify Reader & RT System Communication ................................................................... 100
5.3 If Needed: Set Wi-Fi Communication .............................................................................. 101
5.4 Disconnect and Take the Reader to the Shed ................................................................. 105
6 Mount the Reader ................................................................................................................... 106
6.1 Mounting Location Verification ...................................................................................... 106
6.1.1 Connect the Reader to the Power TEMPORARILY ........................................................... 107
6.1.2 Tag LR RF Survey ............................................................................................................. 108
6.1.3 If Wi-Fi is used: Coverage Verification ............................................................................ 108
6.1.4 If Wired Communication is used: Setup .......................................................................... 108
6.1.5 Disconnect the Reader from the Power .......................................................................... 109
6.2 Mount the Power and Electricity Boxes .......................................................................... 110
6.3 Mount the Reader to the Pole ......................................................................................... 112
6.4 Connect the Reader to Power ......................................................................................... 114
7 Handle AfiTag II ...................................................................................................................... 115
7.1 Attach AfiAct
II Tags ....................................................................................................... 116
7.2 Replace Tags ................................................................................................................... 119
7.3 Store Tags ....................................................................................................................... 122
8 Enter Herd’s Data into AfiFarm ............................................................................................... 123