EID_UM_1000109_AFX100M1.6_US AFX-100 Reader User Manual

6 Step 3: Activating the AFX-100 Reader and read test 1 Activate the reader  Press one button to power-up the reader.  After the reader i

7 5 READER DESCRIPTION 5.1 User interface The user interface comprises a graphical display protected by a transparent window and 2 keys which fu

8 The display is divided in 3 areas: The top of the screen displays icons which represent the current configuration / state of the reader and the

9 5.2 Reading 5.2.1 Reading antennas The antennas are in the interior part of the reader. The position of the antennas permits to read a transpo

10 5.2.3 Reading Temperature Detection implants To read TD® implants with the AFX-100, follow instructions described in the previous chapter “5.2

11 5.3 Pet Reader Power Supply 5.3.1 Power Source Requirements The AFX-100 Reader contains a 7.2VDC – 700mAh NiMH rechargeable battery pack, whi

12 Note 7 - Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) tha

13 5.4 USB connection 5.4.1 USB cable The AFX-100 reader uses an USB cable to connect the reader to a computer. Once the cable is connected, the

14 5.7 Time stamping The AFX-100 Reader provides a Time Stamping Function that inserts the date and the time for each ID number into the list of

15 5.8.2 Navigation in the menus The Figure 7 shows menu tree options from the welcome screen. Main screenMemorySettingsReader infosStatusSend A

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16 5.8.3 Initial screen A F X - 1 0 0 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 1R e a d M e n u0 0 : 0 0 Figure 8 – View of Initial Screen By pressing “READ” (left k

17 5.8.6 Bluetooth Menu B l u e t o o t hO n / O f fS e a r c h d e v i c eC a n c e l p a i r i n gB a c kOK60 0 : 0 0 Figure 11 – View

18 5.8.8 Reader infos Menu R e a d e r i n f o sS / N : C x x x - y y y yF W : 0 . 5 0H W : 1 . 0 0P R : 1 . 0 0OK0 0 : 0 0 Figure

19 6 USING USB The USB port allows the AFX-100 and the AFX-100 with Bluetooth® module to send and receive data via an USB connection. To make

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

21 Open the panel for the peripheral and printer management. Then follow the screens below. Right click on the icon and select “

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

24 7 USING BLUETOOTH® The Bluetooth® module allows the AFX-100 with Bluetooth® module to send and receive data “wirelessly” via a Blue

25 7.1 Bluetooth® – Known Successful Methods There are 2 scenarios to correctly implement Bluetooth®. These are: 1. AFX-100 with Bluetooth® m

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26 Regulatory information USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla

27 Regulatory Compliance ISO 11784 & 11785 This device complies with the standards set forward by the International Standardization Organiza

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29 Allflex Offices Allflex UK Ltd. Unit 6 - 8 Galalaw Business Park HAWICK United Kingdom TD9 8PZ Phone: 44 (0) 1450 364120 Fax: 44 (0) 1450 3641

3 1 INTRODUCTION The AFX-100 Reader is a portable reader for RFID tags with the purpose of identifying animals. The device is fully compliant wit

4 2 SPECIFICATIONS General Norms: Full ISO 11784 and full ISO 11785 including annex C for FDX-A (Destron, Trovan and encrypted Avid), FDX-

2 3 DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT PARTS The Figure 3 below shows all parts included in the packaging.  AFX-100 Reader with optional Bluetooth® modul

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 connec

4 4 PREPARING FOR USE It is necessary first to fully charge the Battery Pack as described below and to have an few electronic identification eart

5 Step 2: Trickle charging the battery pack. 1 Charge the battery  Plug the power cord into the reader, then plug the adapter into a power out