GES3S User Manual Version 1.
Contents: 1 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................ 4 2 OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 2.2 3 SWITCH ON/OFF THE GES3S ....................................................................................................... 5 READ A TRANSPONDER ..............................................
.5 DATE & TIME ............................................................................................................................ 25 3.5.1 Format ............................................................................................................................. 25 3.5.2 Set date ........................................................................................................................... 25 To set the date, select Set date and insert the current date. ......................
1 Description GES3S Manual – v. 1.
2 Operation 2.1 Switch on/off the GES3S Use your thumb to press the ON button, which is located on the upper center of the panel. The display shows the following start-up figure: Under Datamars logo, the bootloader version is displayed on the left, the firmware version on the right. After a few seconds the main screen shot appears: 3. Stick antenna indicator 4. Wireless sync indicator 2. Bluetooth indicator 5. Date 1. Battery level 6. Clock W MENU 7. Menu 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. READ 8.
2.2 Read a transponder Place the GES3S near the animal, then press the ON button To stop the reading mode press the ON button again. The following figure shows the result of a successful read: 1. Transponder type + Field bit info 2. Country Code 3. ID Code CIC-7 5. EIC Counter 4. Crotal ID Code #0002 RESET 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. There are two types of transponder: FDX-B and HDX, which are the ISO standard 11784/5. The Alpha country code is according to ISO 3166, ISO 11784/5.
3 Managing the menu 3.1 Find your way in the menu Switch on the reader by pressing the ON button . Press the MENU button which is the upper left button on the keypad. The display shows the following figure: You can scroll through the menu by pressing the UP or DOWN which are the contextual keys on the right and on the left of the ON button. The arrows located on the right of the display means that this menu contains a sub menu.
Free-Input: highlight the configuration field to be edited (left picture above) and press SELECT. The chosen field becomes bold (right picture above). At this point, press the keys on the keyboard to write the new value. If the new input value is not allowed, the device refuses it and prompts an error message with some hints. Preformatted-Input: the example shows the preformatted input-method. The value to be edited is made of more components (ex.
3.3.3 EIC/CIC Format The EIC/CIC format menu defines how the transponder number is saved in memory or sent over Bluetooth. It has no impact on the way the EIC is displayed in the reader screen. 3.3.3.
3.3.3.2 Use retagging counter The Use retagging counter feature enables the possibility to discriminate two identical EIC but with different retagging counter. When this feature is off the retagging counter is not considered. 3.3.3.3 Ask CIC The Ask CIC feature allows the reader to input a CIC when a new EIC is read. 3.3.3.4 Duplicate CIC allowed The Duplicate CIC allowed feature allows you to insert several equivalences with the same CIC in a single equivalence file. GES3S Manual – v. 1.
3.3.3.5 Buzzer duplicate CIC The Buzzer duplicate CIC feature makes an alert sound when an already recorded CIC is inserted as new equivalence. 3.3.4 Procedure The Procedure menu allows you to select the definition file which is going to be used with the reader. The procedure file selected defines which kind of job you intend to do (e.g.: milking, parturition, etc.). A procedure is a file stored in the SD card containing a set of pre-defined questions.
After having selected the current procedure-file, the user can create a new reading session file or can select an existing one. When a new reading session is created, it becomes automatically the current reading session file. 3.3.5.1 Continue The Continue feature is used to continue working with the current reading session file. If no reading session file has been selected (i.e.
3.3.5.3 Open When Open menu is selected, the device displays the list of the reading session files. Move through the list using the UP/DOWN buttons and press SEL.LINE to choose the desired file. If no reading session files are present, the device alerts with an acoustic signal (beep). 3.3.5.4 Delete When Delete menu option is selected, the device displays the list of the reading session files. Move through the list using UP/DOWN buttons to choose the file you want to delete. 3.3.5.
When the identity field is either an EIC field or CIC, another searching mode has been implemented along with the control file browsing. The following images show an EIC procedure. Use LIST to browse page by the reading session file in the standard mode. Use READ to start the GES3S RFID reader. If a tag is read, the EIC is searched in the reading session file. If the EIC is already stored in the reading session file, the EIC data-set is selected.
If the Erase function is confirmed, the device removes the selected data-set from the current control-file. To edit the data-set, press MODIFY, the device asks for confirmation (YES or NO). If the Modify function is confirmed, the device prompts all the pre-defined questions specified in the current reading session file. The newly given responses replace the contents of the selected data-set. Note: all the proceedings in chapters 3.3.5.1 - 3.3.5.
3.3.5.7 Auto start new When the Auto start new function is on, automatically, a new record begins immediately after you finish the previous record. 3.3.5.8 Blank EIC allowed The Blank EIC allowed feature enables the possibility to skip an EIC input request by leaving the field blank. 3.3.5.9 Duplicate Visual Tag/EIC allowed The Duplicate EIC allowed feature allows you to insert several records with the same EIC in a single reading session file. GES3S Manual – v. 1.
3.3.5.10 Blank repetition The Blank repetition feature permits to skip part of the reading session (e.g. if only a part of the livestock has to be controlled instead of the entire number of animals). In the case the field repetition number is greater than needed, press SKIP to finish the field. In the case the blank EIC is allowed, the CONTINUE option appears. 3.3.5.
3.3.5.12 Send field name When the Send field name feature is on, the information of the reading session is sent via Bluetooth (Bluetooth has to be enabled and connected).
3.3.6.1 Show EIC/CIC The Show EIC/CIC feature allows you to decide what to show in the Browse feature, if EIC or CIC. 3.3.6.2 Browse The Browse feature permits to select a specific record and see the details. Select the desired CIC or EIC code (depending on the Show EIC/CIC setting), and then confirm by pressing SEL. LINE in order to see the equivalence (see image below). GES3S Manual – v. 1.
3.3.6.3 Search CIC The Search CIC feature allows you to find a specific CIC code searching by name. Simply insert the name of the CIC desired and press OK. Important: the Search CIC feature is CASE SENSITIVE! 3.3.7 Reading Sound The Reading sound feature enables or disables the acoustic signal when a tag is found/not found. When the key feature is OFF, the sound is disabled. When it is ON, the sound is enabled. 3.3.
You can scroll through the Setup features by pressing the UP or DOWN button. 3.4.1 Timeout backlight The Timeout backlight feature allows you to decide how many seconds the display has to stay on (maximum 40 seconds). 3.4.2 Auto Shutdown The Auto Shutdown feature defines the maximum period (1 to 5 minutes) that the reader stays on while no buttons are pressed. After this period the reader automatically switches off. 3.4.
3.4.4 Display brightness The Display brightness feature defines the level of the brightness of the display. 3.4.5 Keyboard sound The Keyboard sound feature enables or disables the acoustic signal when a button is pressed. When the key feature is OFF, the sound is disabled. When it is ON, the sound is enabled. 3.4.6 Start-up sound The Start-up sound feature enables or disables the acoustic signal when the reader is switched on. When the feature is OFF, the sound is disabled.
3.4.7 Shutdown sound The Shutdown sound feature enables or disables the acoustic signal when the device is turned off. When the feature is OFF, the sound is disabled. When it is ON, the sound is enabled. 3.4.8 Start-up image The Start-up image feature defines whether or not to display the image while the reader is switching on. When the feature is OFF, the image is disabled. When it is ON, the image is enabled. 3.4.9 Decimal Separator The Decimal Separator feature allows you to decide between dot (.
3.4.10 Test Unit The Test unit feature allows you to test your device. It’s intended to be used mainly for Datamars support team. 3.4.10.1 Autotuning RFID (For Datamars support only) The Autotuning RFID test shows the values of tuning position and power 3.4.10.2 Cyclic Delay (For Datamars support only) This feature allows changing the time duration of one reading cycle. The Cyclic Delay has to take longer than the Reading Timeout. 3.4.10.
3.4.10.6 Save HDX (For Datamars support only) This feature allows saving info HDX about analogic signal. 3.4.10.7 Save FDX-B (For Datamars support only) This feature allows saving info FDX-B about analogical signal. 3.4.10.8 Test Keyboard (For Datamars support only) This feature allows testing the correct functioning of the reader keyboard 3.5 3.5.
3.6 Shutdown In order to switch off your reader, select the Shutdown menu. GES3S Manual – v. 1.
4 GES3S connectivity The GES3S supports 2 connectivity interfaces: USB and Bluetooth. USB is used in Mass Storage configuration, meaning that when connected to a computer thru USB, the GES3S is seen as an extra disk space. USB connection is used to interface the reader with Rumisoft and can only be used when the reader is not operating.
12/06/2013 12.30.10 SEARCH DISABLE SEARCH ENABLE ENABLE Choose ‘ENABLE’. Your GES3S is now discoverable and will be found if you launch a Bluetooth scan from your computer. For more information regarding how to perform a Bluetooth scan and pairing from your computer, please refer to Operating System manual.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the list of printers and weighing scales supported by the GES3S increases continuously. To know if your specific device is supported, please contact your Datamars sales representative. Turn-on your reader and press the Bluetooth key for 2 sec (on the bottom left-hand corner of the keypad). 12/06/2013 12.30.10 SEARCH DISABLE SEARCH ENABLE ENABLE Choose SEARCH to start looking for Bluetooth devices in the surrounding. This may take up to a few minutes.
12/06/2013 12.30.10 SEARCH MENU READ ENABLE SESSION You are now ready to start reading animals or initiate a new session. The selected data (EIC, CIC, Session,…) will be sent to the paired device via the GES3S Bluetooth connection each time they are validated. GES3S Manual – v. 1.
5 Battery Management The GES3S is equipped with high quality Li-Ion cells battery. Battery logo 5.1 Battery level indicator The battery level is shown by five bars on the battery logo. Please note that when one red bar is left, the battery level is less than 20% of the full charge. 5.2 How to recharge the battery In order to recharge the battery simply plug the USB cable into the corresponding connector on the bottom of the reader and connect it to a PC or a wall mount adapter with USB plug.
6 Take care of your reader If the outer casing of the reader becomes soiled, it can be cleaned with a damp cloth. First ensure that it is not connected to the charger. If for any reason the reader is not working, please do not attempt to repair it, but return it for repair to your local dealer. Any attempt to open the reader yourself will void the IP67 certification. The GES3S reader is equipped with Li-Ion type battery.
7 Specifications 1. Storage temperature: -20 to +65 °C, 85% RH, non-condensing 2. Normal operating temperature: -5 to +55 °C, 85% RH non-condensing 3. Charging temperature: +5°C to +40°C, 85% RH, non-condensing 4. Standards: ISO11784/5, ISO11784-AMD1 and ISO24631-2 5. External power supply: USB cable 6. Dimensions: 223 x 108 x 41 mm 7. TAG compatibility: FDX-B, HDX 8. Transmission frequency: 134.2 kHz 9. Battery life: >500 cycles 10. Weight: 326 g 11.
8 Software Rumisoft 8.1 Introduction Rumisoft is a software tool that can be used to manage equivalences, definitions and controls files for your device. It also allows the user to configure the reader in a user friendly graphic environment. 8.2 How to install Rumisoft Rumisoft application can be found on the SD Memory card embedded in the reader. To install it, connect the GES3S to the PC (see chapter 4.1) and when the pop-up window appears, select “SD Memory Card”.
9 Do you have any problem by identifying an animal? 9.1 The reading distance is too short The maximum reading distance is obtained with the transponder (tag) perpendicular to the antenna and aimed at the centre of the antenna coil. If the tag is implanted into an animal its orientation may not be optimal and therefore the reading distance may be reduced. You might be close to a source of electromagnetic disturbances like video or TV. Move a few meters away and try again.
10 Certifications European directives Datamars, Via ai Prati, CH-6930 Bedano declares, under its own responsibility, that the product GES3S is in accordance with the following standards: ETSI EN 300 330-1 / ETSI EN 300 330-2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum matters (ERM) - Short Range Devices. ETSI EN 301 489-1 / ETSI EN 301 489-3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services.
11 Information to user FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
12 End of life Disassembly Instructions for GES3S reader Product Name / Model Description GES3S / Any models Universal portable reader Only authorized recyclers are permitted to use these disassembly instructions. Any attempted disassembly by a user or unauthorized party will void the product warranty and may irreparably damage the product.
4 Remove cables from batteries (use the nipper to do this operation). Dispose batteries of the reader in accordance with local recycling laws. 5 Remove cables form the speaker (use the nipper to do this operation). Dispose the speaker of the reader accordance with local recycling laws. 6 in Dispose cables of the reader in accordance with local recycling laws. GES3S Manual – v. 1.
