User manual

Connect the reader to a PC

This section is meant to describe how to connect the reader to a smartphone or to a personal

computer (PC). The device can connect in 3 ways: a wired USB connection, a wired RS-232

connection, or by a wireless Bluetooth® connection.

Using USB interface

The USB port allows the device to send and receive data via a USB connection.

To establish a USB connection, simply connect the reader to a PC with the data-power cable.

Remove the protective cap covering the reader’s cable

connector, and guards the reader against foreign material

contamination.

Install the data-power cable by engaging it into the connector

and rotating the lock-ring.

Plug the USB extension into a USB port on your computer.

Note 29 – Once the USB cable is connected, the reader is automatically powered

on and it will remain activated until the cable is disconnected. The reader will be

able to read a tag if a sufficiently charged battery is inserted. With a depleted

battery, the reader will not be able to read a tag, but will remain on and can only

communicate with computer.

Note 30: The reader cannot read tags if there is no battery and no external power

supply. Therefore it is not possible to read an ear tag although the other functions

are fully active.

Note 31 – Install the PC software provided on the CD-ROM first in order to pre-

install USB drivers for the reader. When you will connect the reader, Windows

will automatically find the driver and install the reader properly.

Using serial interface

The serial port allows the device to send and receive data via an RS-232 connection.

To establish a RS-232 connection, simply connect the reader with a PC or a PDA with the

data-power cable.