Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Biomark HPR and HPR Plus Reader User Manual Manual Version 0.2.01 To Suit Software Version: 1.04 705 S. 8th Street, Boise, Idaho 83702, USA www.biomark.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Regularity Notices and Conformity USA – FCC Information to the user (FCC Part 15.105) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Table of Contents 1 2 3 Reader Overview _____________________________________________________ 5 1.1 Product Description ____________________________________________________ 5 1.2 Illustrated Diagram ____________________________________________________ 6 1.3 Supplied Equipment ____________________________________________________ 8 1.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 6 Tools and Diagnostics ________________________________________________ 28 6.1 Power _______________________________________________________________ 28 6.2 Reports ______________________________________________________________ 29 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 6.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 1 Reader Overview 1.1 Product Description The HPR Plus and HPR readers (Reader) are handheld 134.2 kHz radio frequency identification (RFID) tag readers intended for use with animal tags. The Reader has been designed specifically for use in fish and wildlife research applications. Consequently, it is the most capable and versatile reader available today for this purpose. The HPR Reader is well suited to handheld field use, and bench top use.
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Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual DC Input USB OTG Antenna Reader Connectors Folding Desk Stand Attached Loop Antenna Page 7 of 41
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 1.3 Supplied Equipment 1. Biomark HPR Unit, (the Reader) 2. Biomark HPR Loop Antenna 3. Fish-Shaped FDX-B RFID Key-chain Test Tag 4. Power Charger Kit (100-240V input, 24V 30W output) 5. 2 m Antenna Cable 6. 2 m USB Cable for PC Connection 7. 0.5 m USB Cable for Flash Drive connection 8. Desk Stand 9. Combined Adjustable Hand Strap & Belt-Loop 10. User Manual (on Biomark flash drive provided) 11.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 2 Getting Started 2.1 Switching the Reader On and Off The unit can be powered on by any of the following methods: 1. Connecting the unit to the AC Adapter 2. 3. Holding the OK button for more than 1 second. NOTE: Once the unit has been powered up, it will take up to 30 seconds to boot into the software. The unit can be powered off by holding the OK button for more than 1 second. A menu will pop up asking the user to confirm the shutdown.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 2.3 Sleep Mode Momentarily pressing the OK/Power button when the Reader is displaying the main screen will put the Reader into low power “Sleep” mode. In this mode, the screen is switched off, tag reading stops, and any PC connection (USB or Bluetooth) is lost. Sleep mode is useful for extending battery runtime when there is a long period between reading tags. The Reader can be “woken up” by pressing the OK or READ buttons.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 2.6 Setting the Clock To keep the clock in the Reader accurate, it will update automatically via the GPS satellite network whenever a GPS signal is available. The precise clock is useful for synchronizing tag reads in multiple Reader installations. In this situation, ensure that all of the Readers have been synchronized with the GPS time when setting up a multi-reader system.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 3 Configuring the Reader The Main Menu can be accessed by pressing the left hand “soft-key” labeled MENU on the home screen. From here, pressing the corresponding arrow keys allows for fast navigation through the menus. Main Menu Screen 3.1 Settings Menu Pressing the UP key from the main menu screen will display the Settings menu. Settings Menu When in the Settings menu, use the toggle arrow buttons to select a subsetting. Press OK to edit the highlighted setting.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 3.1.1 Device The Device Settings menu allows the user to configure the hardware and set locale settings. Device Settings Parameters that can be customized are: Reader ID – The ID number of the Reader. This number will appear in log files, tag files, and when connecting the Reader to a PC. It is useful for Readers to have different IDs when more than one Reader is used at a time. The Reader ID also forms part of the Bluetooth name, e.g.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Bluetooth Enable – Enables or disables the Bluetooth function. Bluetooth Password – Sets the Bluetooth passkey for connecting the Reader to other devices via Bluetooth. External Power Cutoff - The Reader will stop drawing power from the external DC input when the voltage drops below this level. This is useful when powering the reader from an external battery pack.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 3.1.3 Memory The Memory Settings menu allows the user to configure parameters associated with tag reading and data storage. Not all parameters are available with HPR Reader. Memory Settings Tag Type – Selects which tag types to read (FDX-B and/or HDX) Store Tags – When unselected, read tags will be displayed on the screen, but will not be stored into a file. File Number – Selects which file number to store tag reads into.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 3.2 Profiles The Reader settings can be saved into “profiles” for loading at a later time. Keeping several settings “profiles” stored on the reader allows speedy reconfiguration of the settings for different applications. Profiles Menu Save This function saves the current settings into memory. A window will appear asking for which “Profile Number” to save to. The data in the profile will be overwritten if it already exists.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 4 Reading Tags 4.1 Reading RFID tags with the Reader Upon starting up, the Reader will resume the last state it was in, i.e. Reading or Standby. Reading can be started and stopped by pushing the "READ" button on the device. The text at the top of the Main Screen will toggle between "Reading" and "Standby" when the “READ” button is pressed.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 4.2 RF Settings & Diagnostics Detailed information and settings related to the Radio Frequency (RF) functions of the device are configured in the RF Menu screen. This is accessible from the Main Menu by pressing the down arrow key. RF Settings This screen indicates the present antenna tuning setting, power setting, peak-topeak antenna voltage, and RMS antenna current. Three bar graphs show the amount of "noise" (radio interference) present.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual The RF Menu allows the user to configure the following: 4.2.1 Tuning The HPR Plus allows for manual or auto tuning of the antenna. The HPR Plus Reader will continuously automatically tune the antenna for peak antenna current/voltage. NOTE: Using auto tuning will reduce the number of tag reads per second from 10 to 8. 4.2.2 Power The transmit output power to the antenna can be set to one of 15 different power levels. The higher the power, the greater the tag read range.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 4.4 Test Mode The "Test Mode" button will count the number of successful tag reads out of 100 tag reading cycles when a tag is present in the field. This is useful for testing the performance of an antenna setup.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 5 File Management & Communication The Reader can interface to a PC or other equipment via USB and Bluetooth. It is possible to view, copy, and delete tag and log files from the Reader itself. It is also possible to “stream” live data via USB or Bluetooth. The Reader can be controlled remotely by commands received via USB or Bluetooth. *Biomark’s Terminal Application BioTerm is available on the Biomark website: http://www.biomark.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual File Actions Popup 5.1.1 Viewing Tags It is possible to review the data contained in a tag file. To do this, select the tag file you wish to view from the Files menu and press the Actions button. The “View Tags” action will display the following screen: View Tags Screen All tag numbers in this file will be displayed. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through the data.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 5.2 Connecting the Reader to other devices via USB or Bluetooth 5.2.1 Connecting a PC to the Reader Using USB 1. Plug the Reader into a computer via USB port. A dialog will appear on the Reader for 10 seconds when the USB connection is detected. This allows the operator to choose a mode. The USB connection can operate in two modes; native USB mode (default, no driver required), and legacy serial (COM) port mode (driver required).
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual NOTE: When data is transferring between the reader and a USB drive, the USB icon will show a lock symbol. DO NOT remove the USB drive while the lock status symbol is showing. Failure to observe this procedure can result in loss or corruption of data from the USB drive.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 5.3 Command Interface It is possible to communicate with the reader remotely via Bluetooth, USB, or a USB-to-RS232 converter. The following is a list of the available commands: General Command Description Example Response RFV Report Firmware Version '1.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Settings Command Description SLA List all settings ST'id' Get current value of a setting set 2 2. Timezone = 0 hours S’id’’value’ Set the value of a setting set 2 -7 2. Timezone = -7 hours Power Command Description Example Response POW Get power information Battery: 68% 3.11 V Charger: 0.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 5.4 File Formats 5.4.1 Tag File Format Tag file entries are recorded in the following format: [TIMESTAMP] [READER ID] [RECORD TYPE] [*] [TAG NUMBER] [GPS CO-ORDINATES] Examples: Live Recorded (i.e. "streamed" data): 20-07-2012 11:46:28 01 TAG 3DD.003BA20748 20-07-2012 11:46:29 01 TAG 3DD.003BA20045 Extracted from memory (i.e. copied to a USB stick or PC from Reader memory): 26-07-2012 15:50:03 01 TAG *3D6.000AC95916 26-07-2012 15:50:03 01 TAG *3E7.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 6 Tools and Diagnostics The Reader has built in diagnostic tools that can aid in troubleshooting or logging of the operating parameters. These features are accessed by selecting the “Tools” menu from the Main Menu. Tools Menu 6.1 Power This screen shows information about the battery and DC input: Battery symbol – displays the amount of charge remaining in battery. Time Remain.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 6.2 Reports To access the built in diagnostic reporting tools available with the HPR Plus, select the “Reports” menu from the “Tools” menu. There are four types of reports accessible from this menu. When a report is run, the results of the report are shown on the screen and also recorded in the Reader’s log file. It is also possible to configure the Reader to automatically run reports at specified intervals.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 6.2.2 Status Report The Status Report provides a summary of current operating conditions and settings. It can be run manually at any time from the Reports menu, or through a command interface. It can also be configured to run automatically by setting the “Status Report Interval”.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 6.2.4 Alarms This is an information only screen listing all the alarms that have occurred and if the condition still persists. For transient conditions (e.g. high noise), the number of occurrences over time will be displayed. The presence of an Alarm is indicated by a yellow exclamation on the main screen.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual The following table is a list of possible alarm messages: Alarm Problem High Temperature The internal temperature is over 70 °C. Battery Too Hot Charging has stopped because the battery is too hot, it must cool down below 60 °C before it can charge. Battery Too Cold Charging has stopped because the battery is too cold, it must warm up above 0°C before it can charge. Battery Low The battery voltage is too low for transmitting (<2.85V).
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual 6.3 GPS Information The HPR Plus GPS screen will display the current status of the GPS receiver. GPS Information Screen The GPS icon will change from red to blue when a valid GPS lock is obtained. Satellites Altitude (m) Latitude & Longitude The number of satellites currently seen by the GPS receiver. A minimum of 4 satellites is required for a valid GPS location fix. If there is a valid location fix, this is the current altitude.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Appendix A - UTC Time Zone Map Page 34 of 41
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Appendix B - Installation of Legacy Serial Drivers This instruction sheet details how to create a USB-serial connection between an HPR or HPR Plus reader and computer. A serial connection will allow you to communicate between the HPR and computer to download tag files and send tag data to PIT tag programs such as P3, MiniMon and BioTerm.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click Next. Select Search for the best driver in these locations and Include this location in the search: Click the Browse button and select the Windows XP 32bit driver folder that you unzipped on your computer. Click Next. If you get the Hardware Installation compatibility warning, click Continue Anyway.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual The Hardware Wizard will load the driver. When the New Hardware Wizard is complete, click Finish.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Appendix B.2. Windows 7 and Vista Driver Installation When you plug the HPR USB cable into a Windows 7 or Vista computer, it will automatically install its own driver, which is not compatible with HPR reader. Therefore, you need change the driver to the Biomark HPR Serial Emulator driver. Unzip the HPR Serial Emulator Drivers on your computer. Connect the USB cable to the HPR and turn it on. Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual This will open an Update Driver Software wizard. Select Browse my computer for driver software. Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. Click Have Disk…and browse to where the Windows 7 HPR Serial Emulator Driver is stored on your computer.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Once the driver is updated, you will receive the following message. Click Close and you are done. Appendix B.3. Test Serial Connection in BioTerm Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual Quickly press the Serial button on the HPR. You have 10 seconds to press the Serial button or you will have to unplug the USB cable from the computer and plug it back in to get the message back again. Open BioTerm and select the Serial Emulator port option from the Serial Port option box. Click Open, read a tag and the tag code will appear on the screen. Note: you will not have to select a baud rate.
