Operating Instructions Hand Held ISO Reader ARE H5
Table of content 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 5 2 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 3 Control elements ....................................................................................................................................... 6 SHORT FORM OPERATING INSTRUCTION .......................................
5.6 The menu "Lock Up Reader" ................................................................................................................... 17 5.7 The menu "Clear memory" ....................................................................................................................... 18 5.8 The menu "Code format" to adjust for the ISO-data format. ..................................................................... 18 5.8.1 Formats available for representation of the code ..................
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1 Introduction The ARE H5 is a hand held, high performance reader especially designed for animal identification. It can read the data content of several transponder systems, store these data in its memory and transfer them into a PC at a later stage. This multi mode reader is capable to read the following transponder types, according to ISO 11784/11785: • • • • • • FDX-B HDX Destron Datamars Trovan ASK 64bit Manchester coding (e.g. transponder equipped with the EM chip 4102).
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3 Short Form Operating Instruction 3.1 Installation of the battery Slide the battery into its compartment until it clicks ((8) in Figure 2-1). Type of battery: Li-Ion BP608 (AEG ID Order-NR. 70178). ! Caution: Do use batteries Type Li-ion BP 608 only. The reader may be damaged by using batteries which are not suitable. To charge the battery, remove it carefully from its compartment and plug it into the appropriate charger.
• If the new code is not found in the database, it will be stored as a new record. This record is composed of the code, the transponder type, time and date, as well as an attribute. The attribute may be selected from the 26 capital letters A to Z. • If the new code is already stored in the database, it will be stored again only, when the attribute (see chapter 5.1) differs from that of the old record.
4 Detailed description of the operating modes 4.1 Stand-By mode Pressing the main button once puts the reader into the stand-by mode. Starting from this mode, it can be transferred - either into the reading mode - or into the sub menus. These sub menus allow to change the specific settings of the reader. Furthermore, the result of the last reading or the actual date and time can be displayed in the stand-by mode. This is achieved by pressing the buttons "arrow left" and "arrow right".
The record in the database contains the code as well as type of transponder (e.g. FDX, HDX, Datamars, trovan), time and date of the reading and the so called attribute (see chapter 5.1). If the newly determined code is already stored in the data base a new record will be generated only if the attribute is different. In case code and attribute are already stored in the data base, no new record is generated or stored and the reader emits 2 successive beeps.
5 Function of the menus MENU By pressing the menu button during the Stand-by mode the reader branches into the menus. By further pressing the menu button the reader goes from menu to menu. press Menu button Stand-By This operation is always determined by the following steps: 1) Select the menu with the menu button: Repeated pressing of the Menu button leads to the menu requested. Note: The sequence can be followed in forward direction only.
5.1 Menu: "Set Attribute" The attribute is stored in conjunction with time and date, as well as code and type of the transponder as a record, whenever a reading has been performed successfully. With the aid of the attribute additional information may be stored, such as: Location where the reading took place, condition of the identified object, for containers: capacity, warehouse location, customer assignment etc.
5.2 The menu "Operating Mode" Using the menu "Operating Mode" it can be switched between the standard mode, 3 online modes and the database mode. Operating Mode Standard Online Online H Read/Transf. Database/PC 5.2.1 Operating Mode "Online" "Online" is basically equivalent to the "Standard" mode of the reader. However in "Online" the reading results are transmitted via the serial interface and not stored in the built in memory.
5.2.2 Transmission format used for the serial interface. In the ex works configuration the following format is used: After a successful reading, the ID code is transmitted as ASCII string, complemented by the control character 2. Type designations (trovan, Destron, ISO-FDX, ISO-HDX, ...) as well as the message "wrong data format" ( see para 5.8.1 ) will be suppressed. "No Reads" will not be transmitted to the interface.
5.2.5 The database mode The operating mode "Database/PC" is not an operating mode intended for reading transponders, but it is dedicated to the communication between the reader and a computer. In the database Mode the content of the database in the reader may be transferred to the PC and back again. This allows to process the data records in the PC, as well as to add further information such as text, for example.
5.3 Interface With the menu point “Interface” the hardware can be chosen the data is sent with in online or database mode. Depending of the configuration of the reader the cable interface RS232 or USB and the radio interface Bluetooth can be chosen. Interface USB/RS232 Bluetooth 5.
Bluetooth Partner scan Partner1 Partner2 Partner5 If the Main Button is pressed again the ARE H5 is pairing with the chosen module. Depending on the partner module, there has to be verified the connection code “0000” (4 x zero). If pairing was successful the chosen module is the new Bluetooth partner. 5.6 The menu "Lock Up Reader" Lock Up Reader unlocked locked Whenever the main button is pressed, the reader goes into "Stand-by".
5.7 The menu "Clear memory" This menu is used to erase all the data records from the internal memory. For safety reasons this function is activated only, when the buttons "arrow left" and "arrow right" are pressed simultaneously. 5.8 The menu "Code format" to adjust for the ISO-data format. The ISO 11784/11785 Standard specifies the data telegram and the animal code for FDX-B and HDX transponders. The data telegram contains 128 bit, including header, identification code, checksum and trailer.
5.9 The menu "Set Date" Set Date Year Month Day The correct date can be set in the menu "Set Date". This is achieved by the following procedure: 1) Select menu "Set Date" by pressing the menu button. 2) Enter sub menu: by pressing the main button once. 3) Set year: by pressing the buttons "arrow left" and "arrow right" correspondingly. 4) Confirm year: by pressing the main button once. At the same time the sub menu switches to the next level: month. 5) Continue the procedure for month and day.
5.11 The menu "Language" Language deutsch english With aid of the Menu "Language" the text shown on the display may be switched between English and German. 5.12 The menu "timeout" timeout 1 2 30 In the menu timeout the, the time can be adjusted, the reader stays switched on, when no user interaction occurs. The parameter is accessible in the menu since Software Version 6.35. The adjustable range is between 1 and 30 seconds.
6 Device adjustments by an external PC In Database Mode (see chapter 5.2.5) all parameters of the reader are accessible.
7 Annex 7.1 Specification Dimensions 226mm x 140mm x 122mm (L x W x H) Power supply 7,2 V DC provided by Li-Ion battery Type BP 608 Frequency 134,20 kHz Antenna disc antenna incorporated in the housing Type of readable transponder - FDX-B - HDX - Destron - Datamars - Trovan - in addition transponder with ASK 64bit Manchester coding ( e.g. Chip 4102 by EM) Reading distance (observe remarks on test conditions given in chapter 7.
7.2 Type designations, supplied items and accessories Type ARE H5 – ISO / Options: /K /E /i /N /S /D /U /B Battery Charger national Charger international RS232 connection cable USB connection cable Extension stick External antenna with extension stick 7.3 ! 7.
flat transponders like disk or card rod-shaped transponders (i. e. in glas) • Inclination between antenna and transponder: The maximum reading distance is achieved for (see figure above): - disc type transponder, if they are in parallel to the antenna dish - glass (ferrite) transponder, if they are perpendicular to the antenna dish. • Size and type of transponder Generally speaking: The bigger the transponder, the larger the reading distance.
7.5 Safety Instruction 7.5.1 Reader The manufacturer can not be held liable for damages caused by improper use or abuse, lack of reasonable care, or manipulations contrary to the recommendations given in this manual. ! Do not open the reader! There are several spots inside the device, where high voltage is generated during the scanning process. The ARE H5 Reader does not contain any parts to be repaired by the user. Any attempt to open the reader may damage the device.
7.6 FCC Information Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) 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.
7.7 Driver installation for USB devices In order to use the database or the online mode of the reader in connection with the PC, a driver has to be installed on the PC to provide it a serial interface (COM port). Therefore the ARE H5 has to be connected to the PC with the USB cable included. Open the device manager of the PC by typing “devmgmt.msc” to the Windows command line and start it with a mouse klick to the program or a carriage return.
With a click of the right mouse button to the device and with the selection “Update Driver Software…” the following dialog is opened: Select “Browse my computer for driver software”. Insert the with the ARE H5 included CD in your PC drive and select the path :\ARE H5-CD\AEG ID Communication Port Driver\inf Acknowledge the dialog with the “Next” button.
When the driver installation has finished the PC has a new COM port available to communicate with the reader.
7.8 Glossary The terms, definitions and abbreviations, used in this Operating Instruction are explained in brief: - ASCII-character American Standard Code of Information Interchange. A standardized code that assigns a certain character (letter, figure, control character) unambiguously to each binary number. The 256 characters, which can be presented on a monitor screen or a printer, are defined in the CCITT Code table NR. 5. For example, the question mark ? corresponds to the hexadecimal value 3F.
7.10 7.11 7.12 Documentation, References [1]: “Data exchange Protocol for the ARE H5” describes all available commands, parameters, format of the transmission protocol, error codes and control characters, which are used in the "Database mode" of the ARE H5.
