UNIVERSAL WORLDSCAN™ READER PLUS UWSR+ REACH USER MANUAL ™ REV. 1_42.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS TRANSMITTING DATA TO COMPUTER SETTING UP Table of Contents 1 Description.................................................................................................................................... 3 2 Case and Components............................................................................................................... 3 3 Operation and Settings................................................................................................................ 4 3.
1. Description The device can read a wide range of technologies: FDX-B ISO, HDX ISO, FDX-A (FECAVA), Trovan and Avid Encrypted. UWSR+ can also read and display the Microchip Temperature™ when reading microchips with temperature sensing implants from Destron Fearing™ or Allflex®.
3. Operation and settings 3.1 Getting Started UWSR+ comes supplied with six AAA rechargeable 1.2V 800mAh NiMH batteries which must be fully charged prior to use, as diagram below (step 1 through 4). 1 Remove retention screw located on center of back of UWSR+. 2 Place batteries according to polarity indicators as shown on diagram. Replace lid and screw and then screw back on. 3 Remove USB port cover and attach cable in the UWSR+. Reader top Reader bottom 4 Plug the adaptor into power outlet.
3.3 Power on / off instructions To turn the UWSR+ on, press and release the “SCAN” button once. During this start up time the reader will display the screen below, beep once, and then display “READY”. Note 1: Once activated, the reader will stay on for 2 minutes by default. The UWSR+ can now be tested with the test microchip provided with key chain. While holding down scan button microchip number should appear on the display. 3.4 Reading an implanted microchip 3.4.
3.4.2 UWSR+ Reach UWSR+ Reach reader is designed to make it easier and safer to scan the microchips on animals that are out of close reach or are aggressive. The reader can be used either with or without the wand. If the wand is not connected, then the handheld reader operates as a standard UWSR+ reader with no change in functionality.
4. Installing Software The UWSR+ is supplied with the Microchip Management Software. MM Software provides the following capabilities: Change reader settings. Configure a Bluetooth® connection with a remote device. Download reader memory and export animal ID’s to Excel. Use your reader as a virtual keyboard. Update your reader firmware. 4.1 System requirements Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.
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The USB drivers will then be installed. Then, check “Always trust software…” and click on Install button. Click on Finish at the end of the process to close the installation. 5. Connecting to a PC 5.1 Using USB interface 1 Open the MM Software and connect the reader to a PC with the USB cable by removing the USB port cover and attaching the cable to the UWSR+ connector (after use, replace protective cap to guard the reader against foreign material contamination once the USB cable is removed).
5.2 Using wireless Bluetooth® connection 5.2.1 BLUETOOTH® management The UWSR+ is equipped with a Class 22 Bluetooth® module to communicate. This device is compliant with the Bluetooth® Serial Port Profile (SPP). Enable the Bluetooth® feature by using the “Microchip Management Software” Bluetooth® works on a premise that one end of the communication will be paired to the other one. A host initiates communications and looks for other devices to connect.
3. Your reader should appear in the list. Click on “Pair device” to start the pairing with the reader. Make sure your reader is still on. 4. By default, the pairing code is 1234. Click OK to continue the pairing. At this moment, Windows will install the driver to create a virtual COM port. 5. Once Windows installed the driver, the COM port number appears in the Port column. You can now click on “Connect Reader” button to connect your reader using Bluetooth.
5.2.3 Using Bluetooth® interface to pair, from Windows Alternately, you can pair the reader using Windows Control Panel. Find below the instructions for pairing with Windows 7: 1. Open Window’ Control Panel 2. In “Hardware and Sound” section, select “Add a device” 3. Switch-on the reader and wait until the reader appears in the device list as following: 4. Select the appropriate reader and click with right button 5. Type the PIN code and click Next.
NOTE: If the reader is configured with Bluetooth Authentication option enabled, the pairing process is based on a code generated automatically. In this case, click next to continue (the code will not appear on the reader 6. Windows will now install the driver needed as following: “Bluetooth Peripheral Device” is a service dedicated to Apple’s devices and is unknown from Windows’ operating system that the reason why the PC mentions “no driver found”. 7. Your reader is now ready to connect. 5.2.
6. Memory 6.1 Memory Management The UWSR+ can store up to 3000 IDs, each associated with a time/date stamp, in its internal memory and transmit them to a personal computer via an USB cable or wirelessly using Bluetooth®. The tool “Microchip Management Software” allows you to enable/disable the memory storage. By default, the memory storage is DISABLED. To enable the memory storage follow the steps below: 1.
7. Connecting the reader to an Application on smart phone or on Mobile Device For advanced and technical application development, the UWSR+ was designed with the capability to connect to iPhone, iPad and Android through wireless Bluetooth® connection. The current UWSR+ package does not include software or application for this feature. 7.1 Pairing with iPhone®/iPad® devices Make sure your reader is on and tap on UWSR+ Type 1234 Paired4 7.
8. Appendix 8.1 .NET Framework 3.5 installation MM Software requires .NET Framework 3.5 to be installed on the machine. If the following message is displayed while running the setup package, click “Yes” and follow the .NET Framework 3.5 installation instructions. This message may vary depending on your Operating System. NOTE: The .NET Framework installation requires an internet connection. 1. After clicking on “Yes”, your internet browser will be opened with the following page.
3. Click Save on the bottom of the page to start .NET Framework installation. 4. Click Run on the bottom of the page to start .NET Framework installation. 5. Then, click on “Download and install this feature”. 6. At this step, the .NET Framework 3.5 installation program will download the required files from internet and then install the framework. This message will appear. It is now safe to close browser.
9. Troubleshooting MICROCHIP NOT DETECTED: Verify that UWSR+ is able to read test microchip provided on key chain. Confirm that scanning is being performed away from metal objects and computer equipment, including metal collars and metal tags and away from stainless steel table. Scan animal following patterns on item 3.4.1, with slow movements and reader touching animal all the time.
10. Specifications UWSR+ General Norms ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 for HDX, FDX-B, FDX-A (FECAVA), Trovan and Avid Encrypted microchips and implants Special feature: Temperature scanning with TD and BT implants between 33°C and 43°C (between 91.4°F and 109.4°F) User interface Graphical display: 122 x 32 dots - visual area: 56 x 12.
11. Reader Physical Integrity The device has been built from rugged and durable materials to withstand use in harsh environments for long periods of time. However, the reader contains electronic components that can be damaged if they are deliberately exposed to extreme abuse. This damage can adversely affect, or stop the reader’s operation. The user must avoid deliberately striking other surfaces and objects with the device.
13.4 Trademarks Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. 13.5 Apple - Legal Notice iPhone, iPad are a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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