SmartReader HR1 User Manual
PUBLISHED BY Gallagher Group Limited Kahikatea Drive, Private Bag 3026 Hamilton, New Zealand Copyright© Gallagher Group Limited 2007. All rights reserved. Patents Pending.
Table of Contents Overview 5 Tag types read ......................................................................................................... 5 Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 5 Configurator Software .......................................................................................,.... 5 User information 6 Kit Contents ..........................................................................................
Overview The Gallagher SmartReader HR1 is a hand held Electronic ID reader which allows the user to read ISO animal Electronic ID tags. Tag types read The Gallagher SmartReader HR1 enables you to read both HDX (Half Duplex) and FDX-B (Full Duplex-B) Electronic ID tags. Care and Maintenance The SmartReader HR1 is a tough and reliable product designed for use in typical livestock environments. However, proper care and maintenance can extend the SmartReader’s life.
User information Kit Contents The Gallagher SmartReader HR1 box contains: • Gallagher SmartReader HR1 with Reader to RS232 (weighscale comms/ power) cable • 12 volt battery cable • Instruction manual Accessories Gallagher is able to provide a USB to RS232 adaptor if needed. Terminology The following are terms and abbreviations used throughout this manual: 6 Electronic ID tag number The Electronic ID tag number is the electronic code in an ear tag that can be scanned to recognise an individual animal.
SmartReader HR1 features Trigger Use the trigger to activate the SmartReader and collect tag data. • Single-Click - A single click of the SmartReader trigger. • Double-Click - Two quick successive clicks of the SmartReader trigger. Beeper The beeper sounds in the following situations: • on power up • after a successful Electronic ID tag read • when the trigger is pulled (single beep) • on a duplicate tag read (two beeps). See Duplicate Tags (p 12) • the beeper can be turned on and off.
Antenna Any Electronic ID tags that come within 27 cm of the Antenna will be read, with the possiblity of tags up to 33 centimetres away also being captured. If there is more than one tag in the range of the reader, neither tag will get read. Power options This section describes how to power the SmartReader. There are two options: • using a 12 V battery for power, or • using a scale for power Operating using a 12 V battery To operate the SmartReader using a 12 V battery, use the following steps: 1.
Operating using a Scale To operate the SmartReader using a scale, use the following steps: 1. Plug the Data and power cable DB9 into the Scale. On a Gallagher Scale connect to Port 2. 2. Turn on the Gallagher Scale. 3. Set up the Gallagher Scale to receive the Electronic ID tag data. See Setting up the Scale (below). Note: If you are connecting to a computer or other data logging device you need to have software running (not supplied) to collect the Electronic ID tag data. 4.
Testing the connection between Scale and SmartReader Once the connection between the SmartReader and Scale is established you need to test the Scale is receiving the Electronic ID tag data from the SmartReader. 1. Activate the SmartReader. 2. Scan an Electronic ID tag. 3. Did the Electronic ID tag number display on the Scale? • If yes, the connection is working. • If no, the connection is not working. Check the following: • that the Scale is set up correctly, including the Scale communications port.
Approvals and Standards FCC 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. 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.
TWO YEAR WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT FROM DATE OF PURCHASE MODEL • Failure to follow care and maintenance guidelines described in the User Manual ................................................................. • Physical Mishandling SERIAL NO • Lightning Strike • Floods, fires or acts of God ................................................................. • Use of an arc welder on loadbars or DATE PURCHASED .................................................................
