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Biomark HPR and HPR Plus User Manual
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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.
The HPR Plus Reader contains additional features to facilitate standalone remote
monitoring applications.
The Reader features:
- Rugged drop-proof and waterproof housing
- Memory for storage of over 1 million tag reads
- High-performance ISO HDX/FDX-B 134.2 kHz RFID reader with
continuous automatic antenna tuning with the HPR Plus
- Internal high-capacity lithium battery pack
- 4.3” High resolution color TFT LCD display
- 454MHz ARM9 core CPU
- Class 2 Bluetooth interface
- GPS synchronized clock
- "Geotagging" of RFID tag reads with the HPR Plus
- USB 2.0 On-The-Go (OTG) interface for PC or memory stick
connection
- Dual purpose hand strap and belt loop
- Sophisticated data logging and diagnostic features
- Detachable wand antenna
- Wide range DC power input for use in remote monitoring applications
and easier field recharging
- Simple upgrading of Reader software via a USB memory stick
- Remote control of the Reader via Bluetooth, USB, or USB RS232
adapter