24PetWatch Microchip Reader, User Manual

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Compatible microchips

Insert the batteries. Make sure the + and - 

symbols are the correct way round. 

Remove the battery cover by pressing the 

arrow and sliding it away from the center.

When the batteries begin to run low, this icon will appear on the LCD display. 

Please change the batteries with 

2 x high quality alkaline batteries

. 

Batteries and power

To turn the reader on, simply press the button once. If the button is 

pressed again it will activate a microchip scan. The reader will turn 

itself off automatically after you’ve finished using it.

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This is a universal microchip reader which can read all of the following microchip types:

•  FDX-A (FECAVA) microchips

•  FDX-B ISO microchips

•  Trovan microchips

•  Avid Encrypted microchips

•  Temperature-sensing microchips 

from Allflex® or Destron Fearing™

What are temperature sensing microchips?

Temperature-sensing microchips are primarily identification microchips, compatible with 

ISO 11784/11785 and universal readers. However, they also incorporate a temperature 

biosensor, capable of measuring an animal’s temperature at the implant site. 

Temperature-sensing microchips are a non-invasive way of frequently measuring a pet’s 

temperature, without causing stress. Multiple measurements taken consecutively can 

establish a trend of individual animal profile or average temperature and variability. 

Atypical variations from this trend can be indicative of changes in an animal’s well-being. 

Microchip Temperature is not a replacement for rectal temperature

, and should 

not be interpreted as such. Microchip Temperature and rectal temperature, although 

correlated, are not equivalent and should not be expected to show identical readings. 

If an animal with a temperature-sensing microchip is 

scanned with the 24PetWatch reader, their internal 

Microchip Temperature will be visible on the LCD 

screen alongside their microchip number. 

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