Allflex AFX-100, User Manual

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Page 4: ...ace or an optional Bluetooth interface Using the device is easy and a clear menu gives several options to personally configure your reader Features Unique dual element omnidirectional antenna provides improved reading Backlight graphical display Audible beeper and tactile vibrator reading indicators configurable Optional Bluetooth Technology wireless connectivity factory option Real time clock cal...

Page 5: ...3 x 55 mm 11 x 3 27 x 2 17 in Weight 275 g 9 7 oz Material ABS PC Color Cool Gray 1 Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F Storage temperature 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F Humidity 80 Reading Distance for implants HDX orientation Up to 16 cm 6 3 in 0 Figure 1 Up to 10 cm 4 in 90 Figure 2 Distance for implants FDX A Destron Fecava version technology orientation Up to 6 cm 2 4 in 0 Figure 1 ...

Page 6: ... kit USB cable AFX 100 Reader CD ROM and Bluetooth CD ROM o AFX 100 CD ROM contains the User Manual the AFX 100 USB driver the protocol specifications and the demo software o Bluetooth CD ROM contains the driver and the applications related to the USB Bluetooth key Wrist strap Optional car kit Optional USB Bluetooth dongle Figure 3 AFX 100 Reader Packaging USB cable Wall adapter Bluetooth key Plug...

Page 7: ...3 The Figure 4 shows the charge connector and the USB connector used to connect the reader to a personal computer Figure 4 View of the connectors Charge connector USB connector ...

Page 8: ...le for testing The battery charge can be realized at a temperature between 10 and 40 C It is very important to carry out the following three steps before using the AFX 100 Reader Step 1 Installing the battery pack in the AFX 100 Reader 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Connect the battery to the connector 3 Insert the battery and place the wire in the box 4 Refit the cover ...

Page 9: ...o a power outlet The battery icon changes to and charging starts A L L F L E X A F X 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 R e a d M e n u 0 0 0 0 The battery icon will be when charging has finished Charging takes approx 3 hours 2 Remove the power cord Unplug the adapter from the power outlet then remove the power cord inserted in the reader ...

Page 10: ...powered up Press the button READ button under the mention READ onto the display to read an eartag or an implant READ ZONE 2 Place an implant in the reading zone Typical read o Up to 16 cm 6 3 in 0 implants parallel to the reader o Up to 6 cm 2 4 in 0 implants parallel to the reader o Up to 13 cm 5 1 in 0 implants parallel to the reader ...

Page 11: ...dow and 2 keys which functions can be inverted by the user A L L F L E X A F X 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 R e a d 0 0 0 0 M e n u Figure 5 View of user interface Configuration state of the reader Area for displaying ID numbers date menus and messages Key bar with indications about the function of keys located below the screen ...

Page 12: ...e to the user that the Bluetooth module is activated but it is not connected to an host USB indicator This icon will be used to indicate to the user that the device is connected to an host and is ready to start an USB port communication session Vibrator indicator The icon will be used to indicate to the user that the vibrator is activated Buzzer indicator The icon will be used to indicate to the u...

Page 13: ... e a d M e n u 0 0 0 0 When an EID tag or implant is successfully read the tag s ID code information appears on the LCD readout see below The ID code is automatically stored in the reader s internal memory along with the current time and date R e a d i n g 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 R e a d M e n u 0 0 0 0 250 003541938236 1 R e a d M e n u 0 0 0 0 H D X 0 0 0 0 0 The buzzer and the vibrator will sound and o...

Page 14: ...ees Celsius or in Degrees Fahrenheit Note 3 Wireless synchronization is not activated by default A mobile transceiver by nature cannot directly be connected to other transceivers To prevent a mobile transceiver interfering with the interrogation protocol of other transceivers it must be able to detect the presence of additional active transceivers through the reception of activation signals If no ...

Page 15: ...state Display Summary Good Quite good Slightly depleted but sufficient Depleted Recharge the battery LOW BATTERY Depleted Recharge the battery AC adapter connected and battery charge in progress Battery charged 5 3 2 Special notes regarding power requirements Note 5 The AFX 100 Reader is designed to operate only with the Battery Pack provided The Pet Reader will not operate with individual battery...

Page 16: ...ote 10 The Pet Reader s integral Battery Pack is affected by temperature At 0 C 32 F the Battery Pack will deliver only about half of its rated energy capacity At lower temperatures the Battery Pack may deliver unsatisfactory performance When the AFX 100 Reader is used in low temperature environments connection to an external power source is recommended Note 11 To ensure proper Battery Pack chargi...

Page 17: ...able to read a tag with a sufficient charged battery With empty battery the reader stays on and can only communicate with computer 5 5 Bluetooth interface Optionally the reader can be equipped with a Bluetooth module in class 2 This module allows establishing a wireless connection between the reader and a personal computer or PDA The module is compliant with the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile SPP T...

Page 18: ...according to each menu and according the keypad configuration the user can dedicate its keypad either to a left handed or to a right handed user 5 8 1 Screen upon activation if power up To turn on the AFX 100 Reader only with the battery pack charged and installed press one of the buttons the screen backlight will switch on When the AFX 100 Reader is powered up the LCD readout appears as shown bel...

Page 19: ... All ID s Clear Memory Bluetooth Vibrator Buzzer Keypad Language Date Time Set Date Time Date Format READ MENU On Off Search device Cancel Pairing Temperature Figure 7 Navigation tree Note 15 The reader automatically closes the menu if no action occurs for 8s Note 16 The sub menu Bluetooth is displaying only for the AFX 100 with Bluetooth module ...

Page 20: ...layed After a successfull read the ID number is displayed in the middle of the screen Otherwise if the reading fails the message ID not found is displayed 5 8 4 Configuration screen M e n u M e m o r y B l u e t o o t h S e t t i n g s R e a d e r i n f o s OK 6 0 0 0 0 Figure 9 View of Configuration menu 5 8 5 Memory Menu M e m o r y S t a t u s S e n d A l l I D s C l e a r M e m o r y B a c k O...

Page 21: ...tooth devices 5 8 7 Settings Menu S e t t i n g s V i b r a t o r B u z z e r K e y p a d T e m p e r a t u r e OK 6 0 0 0 0 ê Figure 12 View of Settings menu With this menu the user can Enable Disable the buzzer and the vibrator Invert the key functions Select the temperature measurement unit Degrees Celsius or Degrees Fahrenheit and enable disable the transmission of the temperature measurement ...

Page 22: ... n f o s S N C x x x y y y y F W 0 5 0 H W 1 0 0 P R 1 0 0 OK 0 0 0 0 Figure 13 View of Reader Infos menu With this menu the user has access to the serial number of the reader the software version the hardware version and the protocol version ...

Page 23: ...r with a PDA hand held computer or a computer If you are using a PDA or computer you will require a driver supplied by Allflex For Windows XP At the connection of the reader with its USB cable to a computer Windows starts the device management Follow the screens below Select the directory Drivers CDC inf on your CD DROM drive if Windows is not able to find automatically the driver ...

Page 24: ...20 For Windows 7 At the connection of the reader with its USB cable to a computer Windows starts the device management ...

Page 25: ...21 Open the panel for the peripheral and printer management Then follow the screens below Right click on the icon and select properties ...

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Page 27: ...23 When the installation of the driver is finished the number of the serial port COM appears after the product name ...

Page 28: ...ations will be a MASTER and the other a SLAVE The MASTER initiates communications and looks for a SLAVE device it has been connected to PDAs and computers usually behave as MASTERS WARNING When used in the appropriate manner and setup correctly Bluetooth offers an excellent method of cable free data transfer However Bluetooth can also be made far too complex by some users Allflex advises that to a...

Page 29: ...s XP http support microsoft com kb 883259 en us For Windows 7 http windows microsoft com en US windows7 Connect to Bluetooth and other wireless or network devices Sometimes a PIN code is required to connect the AFX 100 with Bluetooth module to the PC PDA In such case the PIN code to use is 0000 7 1 2 AFX 100 with Bluetooth module to a dedicated Bluetooth device such as printer This scenario requir...

Page 30: ...ircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user must be at 20 cm of the reader antennas Notice to Consumers Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RS...

Page 31: ...ational Standardization Organization Specifically with standards 11784 Radio frequency identification of animals Code Structure 11785 Radio frequency identification of animals Technical Concept FCC NQY 30001 IC 4246A 30001 CE Marking Trademark Notices Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc ...

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