AFX-100 Reader User Manual EID_UM_1000109_AFX100M1.
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1 INTRODUCTION The AFX-100 Reader is a portable reader for RFID tags with the purpose of identifying animals. The device is fully compliant with ISO standards ISO11784 and ISO11785 and with the FDX-A (Destron Fecava version, Trovan technologies and Avid’s encrypted technology), FDX-B, and HDX technologies. The reader can also capture the temperature information with Allflex TD implants and Destron Fearing BT implants.
2 SPECIFICATIONS General Norms: Memory: Battery: Autonomy: Date/Time autonomy: Battery charge duration: Full ISO 11784 and full ISO 11785 including annex C for FDX-A (Destron, Trovan and encrypted Avid), FDX-B and HDX. Temperature scanning with TD and BT implants Graphical display 128x64 dots 2 keys Buzzer and Vibrator USB port and optional Bluetooth® module Serial emulation (CDC class) from 1200bps to 115200bps. Class 2 (up to 10m) Serial Port Profile (SPP). 1800 animal IDs 7.
3 DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT PARTS The Figure 3 below shows all parts included in the packaging. AFX-100 Reader with optional Bluetooth® module. Instruction Guide. 1 x 7.2 Volt DC NiMH rechargeable battery pack. 100 / 240 VAC – 12 VDC wall adapter with plug kit. USB cable. AFX-100 Reader CD-ROM and Bluetooth® CD-ROM.
The Figure 4 shows the charge connector and the USB connector used to connect the reader to a personal computer. Charge connector USB connector Figure 4 - View of the connectors.
4 PREPARING FOR USE It is necessary first to fully charge the Battery Pack as described below and to have an few electronic identification eartags or implants available for testing. The battery charge can be realized at a temperature between +10° and +40°C. It is very important to carry out the following three steps before using the AFX-100 Reader.
Step 2: Trickle charging the battery pack. Charge the battery Plug the power cord into the reader, then plug the adapter into a power outlet The battery icon changes to charging starts. and 0 0 : 0 0 1 A L L F L E X A F X - 1 0 0 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 1 R e a d M e n u The battery icon will be when charging has finished. Charging takes approx. 3 hours. 2 Remove the power cord. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet, then remove the power cord inserted in the reader.
Step 3: Activating the AFX-100 Reader and read test READ ZONE 1 Activate the reader Press one button to power-up the reader. After the reader is powered-up – Press the button READ (button under the mention “READ” onto the display) to read an eartag or an implant. 2 Place an implant in the reading zone Typical read o Up to 16 cm (6.3 in) @ 0° (implants parallel to the reader) o Up to 6 cm (2.4 in) @ 0° (implants parallel to the reader) o Up to 13 cm (5.
5 READER DESCRIPTION 5.1 User interface The user interface comprises a graphical display protected by a transparent window and 2 keys which functions can be inverted by the user. 0 0 : 0 0 ALLFLEX AFX-100 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 1 R e a d M e n u Configuration / state of the reader. Area for displaying ID numbers, date, menus and messages Key bar with indications about the function of keys located below the screen. Figure 5 – View of user interface.
The display is divided in 3 areas: The top of the screen displays icons which represent the current configuration / state of the reader and the current time. Icons Name Battery Charge indicator Charge indicator Bluetooth indicator Bluetooth indicator not connected USB indicator Vibrator indicator Buzzer indicator Description This icon will be used to show the approximate charge level of the battery.
5.2 Reading 5.2.1 Reading antennas The antennas are in the interior part of the reader. The position of the antennas permits to read a transponder possibly oriented in different directions. 5.2.2 Reading tags To read electronic eartags and implants with the AFX-100, press the button that mentions “READ” in the key bar (for example, according to figure below, the user has to press the left button), as a result the screen backlight switches on.
5.2.3 Reading Temperature Detection implants To read TD® implants with the AFX-100, follow instructions described in the previous chapter “5.2.2 - Reading tags”. When an EID TD implant is successfully read, the tag’s ID code information and the temperature measured by the implant appear on the LCD readout (see below). The ID code and the temperature are automatically stored in the reader’s internal memory along with the current time and date. 0 0 : 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 250 003541938236 R e a d i n g . . . 37.
5.3 Pet Reader Power Supply 5.3.1 Power Source Requirements The AFX-100 Reader contains a 7.2VDC – 700mAh NiMH rechargeable battery pack, which serves as its primary power source. Alternately, the pet reader can be powered: From its external wall Adapter/Charger, From its USB cable but it cannot read transponders without a charged battery. The USB connection cannot charge the battery. At the top of the screen, an icon appears indicating the battery’s charge state. Display Summary Good. Quite good.
Note 7 - Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Note 8 - Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Note 9 - Unplug the wall adapter when the reader is connected to a personal computer by its USB cable. AC Adapter - The AFX-100 Reader can be powered using its AC Adapter/Charger regardless of the charge state of the Battery Pack.
5.4 USB connection 5.4.1 USB cable The AFX-100 reader uses an USB cable to connect the reader to a computer. Once the cable is connected, the icon is displayed. 5.4.2 USB interface The reader is equipped with a mini USB connector on the side of the reader. The USB port can be used to configure the reader (according to ALLFLEX protocol defined in document AFX-100_ProtocolSpecifications.1_1.pdf) and to download the animal ID numbers saved in the internal memory.
5.7 Time stamping The AFX-100 Reader provides a Time Stamping Function that inserts the date and the time for each ID number into the list of ID numbers stored. The user can configure the date and the time through the menu or through communication interface (USB or Bluetooth® port). 5.8 Menus The user can access different configuration options by key navigation. The different options of the menus are displayed in the middle of the screen.
5.8.2 Navigation in the menus The Figure 7 shows menu tree options from the welcome screen. Main screen MENU Memory Status Send All ID’s READ Clear Memory Bluetooth On / Off Search device Cancel Pairing Settings Vibrator Buzzer Keypad Temperature Language Date/Time Reader infos Set Date/ Time Date Format Figure 7 - Navigation tree. Note 15 - The reader automatically closes the menu if no action occurs for 8s.
5.8.3 Initial screen 0 0 : 0 0 A F X - 1 0 0 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 1 R e a d M e n u Figure 8 – View of Initial Screen By pressing “READ” (left key for the right hand user set), the user attempts to capture an animal ID. By pressing “CONFIGURATION” (right key for the right hand user set), the user accesses the configuration menu. (see Figure 9). During a reading attempt, the message “READING…” is displayed. After a successfull read, the ID number is displayed in the middle of the screen.
5.8.6 Bluetooth Menu 0 0 : 0 0 B l u e t o o t h O n / O f f S e a r c h d e v i c e C a n c e l p a i r i n g B a c k 6 OK Figure 11 – View of Bluetooth® menu. With this menu, the user can: Enable / Disable the Bluetooth® module. Search all Bluetooth® devices to establish a connection. Cancel pairing between reader and external Bluetooth® devices. 5.8.
5.8.8 Reader infos Menu 0 0 : 0 0 R e a d e r S / N : i n f o s C x x x - y y y y F W : 0 . 5 0 H W : 1 . 0 0 P R : 1 . 0 0 OK Figure 13 – View of Reader Infos menu. With this menu, the user has access to: the serial number of the reader, the software version, the hardware version, and the protocol version.
6 USING USB The USB port allows the AFX-100 and the AFX-100 with Bluetooth® module to send and receive data via an USB connection. To make USB operate, you need to connect the reader with a PDA (hand held computer) or a computer. If you are using a PDA or computer you will require a driver (supplied by Allflex). For Windows XP: At the connection of the reader with its USB cable to a computer, Windows starts the device management. Follow the screens below.
For Windows 7: At the connection of the reader with its USB cable to a computer, Windows starts the device management.
Open the panel for the peripheral and printer management. Then follow the screens below. Right click on the icon and select “properties”.
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When the installation of the driver is finished, the number of the serial port COM appears after the product name.
7 USING BLUETOOTH® The Bluetooth® module allows the AFX-100 with Bluetooth® module to send and receive data “wirelessly” via a Bluetooth® connection. To make Bluetooth® operate, you need to connect the Bluetooth® reader with another Bluetooth® enabled device, like a PDA (hand held computer), a computer, or a Bluetooth® dongle that is attached to a scale head (as shown below). If you are using a PDA or computer you will require software (Not supplied by Allflex).
7.1 Bluetooth® – Known Successful Methods There are 2 scenarios to correctly implement Bluetooth®. These are: 1. AFX-100 with Bluetooth® module to a Bluetooth® adapter connected to the USB Bluetooth® dongle or a Bluetooth® enabled PDA (Palm Top Computer/Portable Data Assistant) 2. AFX-100 with Bluetooth® module to a dedicated Bluetooth® device, such as printer. These options are discussed in further details below. 7.1.
Regulatory information USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Regulatory Compliance ISO 11784 & 11785 This device complies with the standards set forward by the International Standardization Organization. Specifically with standards 11784: Radio frequency identification of animals -- Code Structure 11785: Radio frequency identification of animals -- Technical Concept. FCC NQY-30001 IC 4246A-30001 CE Marking Trademark Notices Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Allflex Offices Allflex UK Ltd. Unit 6 - 8 Galalaw Business Park HAWICK United Kingdom TD9 8PZ Phone: 44 (0) 1450 364120 Fax: 44 (0) 1450 364121 www.allflex.co.uk Allflex USA, Inc. P.O. Box 612266 2805 East 14th Street Dallas Ft. Worth Airport, Texas 75261-2266 United States of America (800) 989-TAGS [8247] (972) 456-3686 (972) 456-3882/FAX www.allflexusa.com SISTEMAS DE IDENTIFICAÇAO ANIMAL LTDA Rua Dona Francisca 8300 Distrito Industrial Bloco B – Módulos 7 e 8 89.
