Installation Manual
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Setting up the antenna
Whichever method you have used to mount the antenna, complete the installation by connecting the antenna to the XRP Reader and routing cables.
To set up the antenna:
1 Connect the end of the antenna cable to the XRP Reader.
2 Route cables so that they will not be damaged by animals, or crushed or stretched by moving parts such as drafting gates or head bail
mechanisms. If necessary, place cables inside protective hose or piping. Secure using the cable ties provided.
Maintenance
Replace dust caps on the plug connectors when they are not in use. This will prevent the ingress of dust and prevent damage to the connectors.
When required, clean the antenna using running water and a scrubbing brush.
Caution!
Do not use any cleaning products, abrasives or solvents to clean the antenna. This may damage the antenna and void the warranty.
Specifications
General specifications Cattle Antenna Sheep Antenna
Dimensions 873 mm x 603 mm x 15/38 mm. 410 mm x 338 mm x 10/33 mm.
Unpackaged weight 8.5 kg. 2.5 kg.
Read range (typical)
2
Up to 1 m - HDX and FDX.
Up to 700 mm – HDX and FDX.
Tag compatibility Reads both ISO HDX and ISO FDX-B.
Ingress protection IP67.
Regulatory compliance statements
FCC notice
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC warning
Note:
Users are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The XRP-1 (Standard) or XRP-1S (Synchronisable) EID Reader supplied has been approved for use only with approved external antennas described in this manual; use of any other antenna may
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be cohabited or operate in conjunction with any other antenna(s) or transmitter(s).
Industry Canada notice
This radio transmitter, model XRP-1 (Standard) or XRP-1S (Synchronisable), has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below. Antenna types not included
in this list are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
• Sheep EID Antenna, for use with Tru-Test XRP-1 (Standard) or XRP-1S (Synchronisable) EID Reader
• Cattle EID Antenna, for use with Tru-Test XRP-1 (Standard) or XRP-1S (Synchronisable) EID Reader
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Industry Canada warning
Installation within Canada:
To maintain compliance with Industry Canada RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the operation instructions as documented in this manual. This equipment should be installed
and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the antenna and your body.
2
Actual read range (read distance) depends on the tag manufacturer, size of the tag, orientation of the tag to the antenna and the influence of electronic noise.