ANIMAL ID ISO MAX V Universal portable reader USER MANUAL Version 1.0 Corporate Headquarters: Americas Headquarters: Asia Headquarters: Via ai Prati 6930 Bedano-Lugano Switzerland Phone: +41 91 935 73 80 Fax: +41 91 945 03 30 8433 South Av. Bldg., 4-2 Youngstown, OH 44514 USA Phone: +1 330 758 1240 Fax: +1 330 758 3805 Northern Region Industrial Estate 1/179 Moo 4, T. Ban Klang, A. Muang Lamphun, Thailand 51000 Phone: +66 53 582 021 Fax: +66 53 582 680 animal-id@datamars.com www.datamars.
Contents: 1 Description …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 2 Operation ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2.1 Switch on the ISO MAX V………………………..……………………………………………. 2.2 Read a transponder ……………………………..……………………………………………. 4 4 5 3 Managing the menu ………………………………………….………………………………………. 3.1 Find your way in the menu ………….……….…….……….………………………………… 3.2 Browse memory ………….……….……….……………….………………………………… 3.3 Memory functions ……….……….……………….……………..…………………………… 3.3.1 Store in memory ……….……….……………….…………………………………..
1 Description ISO MAX V Manual – v. 1.
2 Operation Although the ISO MAX V has been designed to plug and play, we recommend you read this manual carefully in order to take advantage of all its useful features and functions. 2.1 Switch on the ISO MAX V Slide your hand between the base unit and the handle. Use your thumb to press the START button, which is located on the upper left corner of the panel. The display shows the following start-up figure: ISOMAX V V1.
2.2 Read a transponder Place the ISO MAX V near the animal to be read, then press the START button in order to activate the reading mode. During the reading mode, move the reader along the animal to scan the transponder ID. To stop the reading mode press the START button again. The following figure shows the result of a successful reading session: 1. Transponder type 2. Country code 3. ID code 1. 2. 3. There are four main types of transponder: FDX-B and HDX are the ISO standard 11784/5.
3 Managing the menu 3.1 Find your way in the menu Switch on the reader by pressing the START button (please refer to chapter 2.1). Press the ENTER button which is the round button in the centre of the arrows pad. The display shows the following figure: You can scroll through the menu by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons which are the arrows around the central ENTER button. The arrows located on the right of the display means that this menu contains a sub menu.
3.3 Memory functions In the ‘memory functions’ menu you find various features and functions. The following figure shows the ‘memory functions’ menu: You can scroll through the ‘memory functions’ by pressing the UP or DOWN button. You can change the parameter highlighted by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button. 3.3.1 Store in memory The ‘store in memory’ function enables or disables the function to store ID codes read in the memory.
3.3.3 Selected hit The ‘selected hit’ function checks and displays the current ID code read present in the memory. This function is useful to identify a specific animal in a large group of animals. When this function is OFF the reader does not show anything. While is ON, it shows the message “TAG ID FOUND” when the tag read is already present in the memory, or it shows the selected tag ID to be found, when the tag ID does not match.
3.3.4 Clear all memory This function clears all the memory contents. Press the LEFT button to highlight the Yes answer. Then press the ENTER button to confirm the action to clear the memory. Are you sure you want to clear the memory? Yes Cancel 3.3.5 Data download This function downloads the data stored in memory through the USB or Bluetooth interface. First plug the reader into a PC with the USB cable (refer to chapter 4). Then run the HyperTerminal session in order to receive data on this program.
3.5 Set-up There are various features in the ‘set-up’ menu. The following figure shows the ‘set-up’ menu: SET-UP READING BEEPS OFF KEY BEEP OFF READING TIMEOUT 10s SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT 2m SERIAL BAUD RATE 115k You can scroll through the ‘set-up’ features by pressing the UP or DOWN button. You can change the highlighted parameter by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT button. 3.5.1 Reading beeps The reading beep feature enables or disables the acoustic signal when a TAG is found.
3.6 Bluetooth When the Bluetooth is physically installed in the reader, the Bluetooth menu appears on the main menu. The following figure shows the Bluetooth menu (refer to chapter 4.5 for details). BLUETOOTH ACTS AS SERVER ACTS AS CLIENT ON OFF 3.6.1 Act as a server This command sets the default server profile. The default server profile is the profile that other devices can connect to when the Serial Port Adapter is in data mode. 3.6.2 Act as a client This command sets the default client profile.
4.2 USB driver installation guide for Windows OS ATTENTION! First of all install the driver, then plug the ISO MAX into the PC. The following procedure shows how to install the USB driver for ISO MAX reader: 1. Insert the ISO MAX CD in the PC. The CD will start automatically showing the contents of the CD. 2. Click on the USB driver link corresponding to your PC’s operating system. 3. The following dialog box appears. Press RUN. 4. The following dialog box appears. Press Next. 5.
6. At this point the driver has been successfully installed. Press Finish. 7. Once the driver has been installed, connect the ISO MAX V by plugging the USB cable into the PC. The PC will automatically find the reader. 8. To discover the port number open the System properties. Please refer to the Operating System manual. 9. Select in the Hardware tab the Device Manager to discover the Communication port assigned. 10. Open the “Ports” drilldown menu and check the COM number assigned to the USB serial port.
4.4 RS-232 installation guide The RS-232 interface version does not require any software installation. Plug in the RS-232 cable between your reader and the PC. Then refer to chapter 4.6. 4.5 Bluetooth installation guide for Windows XP OS In order to connect the ISO MAX V reader to a host PC through Bluetooth, a PC equipped with Bluetooth hardware and the ISO MAX V equipped with the Bluetooth module are needed. 4.5.
Select the Devices tab. Double check that the ISO MAX V reader is switched on and configured to Act as a Server (Menu –> Bluetooth), then press the Add button. ISO MAX V Manual – v. 1.
The welcome window for the configuration guide of the new Bluetooth peripheral appears. Press Next in order to start the search and recognize the procedure. The result of the search and recognition procedure shows all Bluetooth devices which are nearby. At this point select from the Bluetooth device list the one named “ISO MAX V_BT_Class2_xxx” and press Next. ISO MAX V Manual – v. 1.
Select the option Let me choose my own passkey and input the number zero (just one 0 character). Press Next to continue. Finally the ISO MAX V reader has been recognized and installed in your PC as a Bluetooth device. Press the Finish button. ISO MAX V Manual – v. 1.
At this point select the COM Ports tab and verify that two COM ports have been created: one called Outgoing and the other called Incoming. The Outgoing COMxx is needed to connect to the ISO MAX V reader when it is in Act as a Server mode, while the COMxx Ingoing is needed to connect to the ISO MAX V reader when it is in Act as a Client mode. The COM numbering depends on your host PC, this number may be different from the one shown in the example. 4.
5 Battery management The ISO MAX V is equipped with 3 high quality Li-Ion cells battery. BT 85% Thu 07.02.08 14:48:22 5.1 Battery level indicator The battery level should be more than 6% vitality to read a transponder. The battery level shows the discharge level as well as the charge level during charge mode. 5.2 How to recharge the battery In order to recharge the battery simply plug the charger cable into the corresponding connector on the bottom of the reader.
7 Specifications 1. Storage temperature: -40 to +70 °C, 95% RH, non condensing. 2. Operating temperature while battery under charge: 0 to +40 °C, 95% RH non condensing. 3. Normal operating temperature: -5 to +45 °C, 95% RH non condensing. 4. Standards: ISO11784/5. 5. Housing material: ABS UL94-HB. 6. External power supply (battery charger): Input: 100 to 240 VAC. Output: 15 VDC, 1A. 7. Dimensions: 330x160x40 mm3. 8.
8.3 How to use WinMax Files in use: Once saved, you will find in the document WINMAX.TXT all the data downloaded from the ISO MAX. WINMAX.TXT is a text file (ASCII) and can be read by any text editor. Below is the WinMax utility. The version indication may differ. Some changes may be included in the software and do not require a new manual. 1. Selects and indicates the serial port number is in use. 2. Tests if the reader is connected properly. 3. Sends a command to read a transponder.
1. First select USB/Serial Port. 2. Check Connection is used only to check if the ISO MAX is connected, to test if the link is communicating properly. When the communication is correct, the terminal indicates: ISO MAX V vx.x. 3. Remote READ)))) is used if the user desires to initiate a read transponder from the PC. 4. Set Time will get the PC date & time and send it to the ISO MAX. 5. DownLoad will download the ISO MAX memory into the terminal. All the transactions are displayed in the terminal.
9 9.1 Do you have a problem identifying an animal? 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. Do not use the reader on a steel table.
10.1.1 • • • • Get firmware version command Command syntax: “.v” [CR] Command answer: [CR][LF] ”ISO MAX V v1.0” [CR][LF] Command action: none Parameter range: none Description: this command returns the firmware version. 10.1.2 • • • • Read command remotely Command syntax: “.r” [CR] Command answer: [CR][LF] "981098100607135" [CR][LF] Command action: starts a reading session Parameter range: none Description: this command starts a reading session and answer the ID code.
10.1.8 • • • • Gets the current date format Command syntax: “?DF” [CR] Command answer: [CR][LF] ”DF=#” [CR][LF] Command action: Gets the current date format Parameter range: #= 0 or 1. where 0=Europe, 1=USA Description: this command gets the current date format. 10.1.9 • • • • Gets the current date Command syntax: “?DT” [CR] Command answer: [CR][LF] ”DT=mon 28.01.08” [CR][LF] Command action: Gets the current date Parameter range: none Description: this command gets the current date. 10.1.
10.1.15 Downloads the memory’s data • Command syntax: “.rF” [CR] • Command answer: [CR][LF] ”981098100607135 050208 152659” [CR][LF] [CR][LF] ”981098100607135 050208 152701” [CR][LF] [CR][LF] ”981098100607135 060208 113126” [CR][LF] … • Command action: downloads the memory’s data • Parameter range: none. Description: this command downloads the memory’s data. If no data is stored in the memory, then the answer is: [LF] [BEL]. 10.1.16 Clears the message area • Command syntax: “.
10.1.21 Gets the “memory hit” function • Command syntax: “?MH” [CR] • Command answer: [CR][LF] ”MH=#” [CR][LF] • Command action: gets the “memory hit” function status • Parameter range: #= 0 or 1. Description: this command returns the memory hit function status. 1: enable function. 0: disable function. 10.1.22 Sets the “selected hit” function • Command syntax: “.SH#” [CR] • Command answer: [LF] • Command action: sets the “selected hit” function • Parameter range: #= 0 or 1.
10.1.27 Gets the “key beep” function status • Command syntax: “?KB” [CR] • Command answer: [CR][LF] ”KB=#” [CR][LF] • Command action: gets the “key beep” function status • Parameter range: #= 0 or 1. Description: this command returns the key beep function status. 10.1.28 Sets the reading timeout • Command syntax: “.RT##”[CR] • Command answer: [LF] • Command action: sets the reading timeout in seconds • Parameter range: ##= 0 to 99. Description: this command sets the reading timeout in seconds. 10.1.
10.1.33 Gets the VCP baud rate • Command syntax: “?SB#”[CR] • Command answer: [CR][LF] ”SB=#” [CR][LF] • Command action: gets the current VCP baud rate • Parameter range: #= 0 to 4. Description: this command gets the VCP baud rate. 10.1.34 Sets the “auto shutdown” function • Command syntax: “.ES#” [CR] • Command answer: [LF] • Command action: sets the “auto shutdown” function • Parameter range: #= 0 or 1. Description: this command sets the auto shutdown function. 1: enable function. 0: disable function. 10.
11 Certifications 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.