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12/7/2004 Page 1

User Reference Guide

Stemco Handheld reader

Turning a unit on

When a unit is first picked up the display will normally be turned off. To turn the unit on

press any key. If the display contrast is wrong press the MAIN function key and then the

right and left arrow keys to change the contrast. The right arrow key darkens the display

and the left arrow key lightens the display.

Main Menu

This screen is the Main Menu and is used to perform the intended functions of

this RFID handheld reader. Select the function you wish to perform. You have

three primary functions to choose from. First, and the primary function is; Read tags

second, is reviewing Previous reads and third is Configuration.

Read tags

This is the primary screen option used to read your RFID tags installed on your

vehicles. To activate this option depress the ENTER key found in the middle of the

up/down arrow keys. After depressing the ENTER key you will be presented with the

Read tags screen as shown below.

Select the type of RF sensor you wish to read at this time. You have three unique RFID

sensors to choose from; Mileage sensors, TPMM sensors, and Asset ID sensors. Select

your choice by using the up/down keys and highlighting your desired sensor type and

Summary of content (12 pages)

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User Reference Guide Stemco Handheld reader Turning a unit on When a unit is first picked up the display will normally be turned off. To turn the unit on press any key. If the display contrast is wrong press the MAIN function key and then the right and left arrow keys to change the contrast. The right arrow key darkens the display and the left arrow key lightens the display. Main Menu This screen is the Main Menu and is used to perform the intended functions of this RFID handheld reader.
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depressing the ENTER key. NOTE: Make sure you are within 5’ (feet) of the tag you are pointing at before attempting to read. The front of the reader must point at the sensor that is being read. If several sensors can be seen at once it may be necessary to get closer to the desired sensor so that you know which sensor you are reading. Read tags If your desired read tags option can not find the RF tag within the device range then one of the previous screens will return to you in less than 2.5 seconds.
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To get the trip press the right arrow key. Note that the trip mileage has a resolution of tenths of a mile. When you chose to get the trip mileage it will reread the mileage sensor and return a screen similar to that shown below; If the tag is not found the following screen will be shown If you happen to read a different RF DataTrac trip the following message will appear.
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If the reset fails the following screen will appear To return to the previous read menu press the BACK key. To get Help (additional directions) press the HELP key. If you chose the Read TPMM or tire pressure then the following screen will appear; This screen allows you to either read more Tire Pressure sensors or to look at the details of any of the tire pressure sensors that were read. To see the details use the down arrow key and highlight the sensor of interest and press enter.
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To change the pressure warning limits on the Sensor press the right arrow key. A screen similar to the one shown below will be displayed. If you want to change the limits, use the arrow keys to navigate to the setting you want to change then press enter and you will be allowed to change the limits in 5 PSI increments by once again pressing the up and down arrow keys.
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However if the write failed a different screen will appear with the failed message. To return to the Main menu depress the MAIN key. To return to the previous screen press the BACK key. To get Help (additional directions) depress the HELP key. Previous reads Each time you read any RF sensor the reader assigns a read sequence number to each read initiated. This allows the user to easily and quickly retrieve previous reads from the handheld reader. The memory can hold up to 400 read records.
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If the View Records Item is selected another screen will be shown. If you want to see the actual “read record detail” then highlight the read record # by using the up/down arrow key and then when you have the desired record highlighted then depress the Enter key. You can also scroll by 5 at a time by using the right and left arrow keys. The sample record detail screen is shown below; This screen gives you the exact date and time of the read event and the RF sensor serial #.
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To confirm that you actually want to erase all the records you must select yes then press enter. An “all records erased” message will then be shown. Configuration To configure the settings of the unit select Configuration from the main menu. This option of the main menu will allow you to configure various user reader parameters. Select the Configuration option by using the up/down arrow keys and when the Configuration line is highlighted then depress the Enter key.
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With the PSI low point “highlighted” then depress the right arrow key to reach the PSI value field. Then change the PSI value field by depressing the up/down arrow keys for increments or decrements to the PSI value desired. To change the PSI high point use the down arrow key to highlight the PSI high point line. Then depress the right arrow key to reach the PSI value field. Then change the PSI value field by depressing the up/down arrow keys for increments or decrements to the PSI value desired.
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Using the up/down and right arrow keys make the desired clock changes and depress the ENTER key for each field so the updates are made. The final date and time entered will appear on the bottom of the screen (as shown above). Enter military time for PM in the hour field. Example: 14 = 2pm 18 = 6pm Midnight = 00. Configure – Version The version screen allows the user to tell which version and build numbers are currently programmed into the processors inside the unit.
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Upon further trouble shooting you may be asked to access one or more of these screen options for diagnostics. You will be directed by the Stemco service specialist as to what steps to take. Battery indicator The battery indicator always is shown in the upper left hand corner (as shown above). It will show the current status of the battery. When the battery gets sufficiently depleted the unit will block the user from reading tags so that the unit is not damaged.
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The unit uses a vertically polarized half wave patch radiator with less than 3 dBi of gain and less than 20 mW of output power. FCC conformance statements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.