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Table of Contents Overview .................................................................................................................... 1 Electronic ID tags ................................................................................................. 2 Storage of SmartReader when not in use ............................................................. 2 Configurator........................................................................................................ 2 MyScale Pro .............
Standards .......................................................................................................... 74 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.......................................................... 75 Battery............................................................................................................... 76 Battery charger ..................................................................................................
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual OVERVIEW The SmartReader BR Series enables Electronic ID tags to be automically read as animals pass by the SmartReader. The Electronic ID tag data can be downloaded and stored on a computer as required, or sent to a connected Smartscale. The SmartReader BR Series has two parts: • The SmartReader • The Antenna Panel The SmartReader contains the memory and rechargeable batteries.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series - Serial port (DB9) for downloading collected information to a computer, hand held device or Scale. - USB adapter. - Recommended if scanning animals (cattle and deer) on the move. If required, multiple SmartReaders can operate in close proximity, so long as they are setup to ensure all Electronic ID tags are read correctly. Electronic ID tags The Gallagher SmartReader enables you to read both HDX (Half Duplex) and FDX-B (Full Duplex-B) Electronic ID tags.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual USER INFORMATION SmartReader user interface Rotary dial The following table describes the three modes of the rotary dial. Mode OFF Description The SmartReader is OFF. ON The SmartReader is ON. The scanned Electronic ID data is sent out the Serial port (DB9). The data can then be captured by an external device such as a Scale or Computer. Note: Data is not stored in the internal memory. MEMORY The SmartReader is ON.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Buttons The following table describes the function of each button. Button Reset Counter Function Only operational when the SmartReader is in ON mode. Press the Reset Counter button to reset the counter on the SmartReader. New Session Only operational when the SmartReader is in MEMORY mode. Press the New Session button to create a new session on theSmartReader and add all new Electronic ID tag reads to this session.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Display The following table describes the messages shown on the display. Message Blank Description The display is blank when the internal batteries are charging. BATT Displayed when the battery charge level is at a critically low level and the SmartReader is shutting down. For additional information, see Low voltage shutdown (p 10). VOLT Displayed when a power source providing a voltage greater than 16 V is connected to the SmartReader.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Battery charging When the SmartReader is connected to a battery charger, the bargraph displays the charging status: Charging The battery level is indicated by the number of bars illuminated. The flashing bars indicate that charging is occurring. Note: The battery charger controls the charging of the internal batteries and stops the charging once the batteries are fully charged. Beeper volume Press the Volume button to change the beeper volume.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Using the SmartReader Configuring the SmartReader for use Each time you want to use the SmartReader you need to determine how you are going to use it. This determines: • what device to connect to the SmartReader, and • what operating mode to set on the SmartReader Connecting external devices 1. Are you connecting the SmartReader to an external device (Scale or Computer)? 2. - If yes, go to step 2. - If no, no setup is required.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series - If yes, end of procedure. - If no, press the New Session button. Note: A new session is always created when the SmartReader is turned off, then on. Scanning Electronic ID tags 1. Begin scanning Electronic ID tags. 2. Do you want to add the new tag reads to a new session? 3. - If yes, press the New Session button. Go to step 3. For further details, see Buttons (p 4). - If no, go to step 3. Continue until you have read all Electronic ID tags.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual SmartReader power options Charging internal batteries The SmartReader will not operate with the battery charger connected. To charge the internal batteries in the SmartReader, complete the following steps: 1. Check the input voltage on the battery charger is correctly set (110 or 230 V AC). 2. Plug the battery charger into a power socket and turn on. 3. Connect the battery charger to the SmartReader. 4. On the battery charger, switch the unit on. 5.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Connecting to an external 12 volt battery To connect the SmartReader to an external 12 volt battery, complete the following steps: 1. Connect the supplied black and red battery lead to the SmartReader. 2. Connect the alligator clips to the 12 volt battery. Connect the Red clip to the Positive terminal Connect the Black clip to the Negative terminal.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual High voltage shutdown If the power source to the SmartReader provides a voltage greater than 16 V, the SmartReader automatically shuts down to protect the electronics. The display shows VOLT while shutting down. For additional information, see Display (p 5).
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series INSTALLATION Connecting the SmartReader batteries During factory assembly, two batteries are installed in the SmartReader. These batteries are not connected to the SmartReader to preserve the battery prior to first use. Once you are ready to use the SmartReader for the first time, it is necessary to connect the batteries. You do not need to disconnect the batteries again. 1. On a soft cloth, lay the SmartReader on its front. 2.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series - User Manual The battery tops towards the connectors. Note: Take care not to damage the terminals when replacing the batteries 8. Refit the foam spacer between the two batteries. Note: This foam stops the batteries moving and damaging the terminals. 9. Replace the lower back panel. 10. Replace the 4 posi-drive screws and tighten. 11. Charge the internal batteries to ensure they are fully charged ready for use. See Charging internal batteries (p 9).
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series • Mounting the Antenna Panel on a metal animal handler can alter the read range of the SmartReader. Gallagher recommends that the SmartReader is mounted on wood or spaced pipework. • Multiple SmartReaders can be installed in close proximity to each other, so long as they are synchronised to ensure conflicts do not occur between SmartReaders. For further details, see Installing multiple SmartReaders (p 24).
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Note: DO NOT drill through the Antenna Panel as it will damage the antenna. Note: You may want to temporarily attach the Antenna Panel and test the read range prior to permanently attaching the Antenna Panel. Mounting the SmartReader Considerations • Ensure the mounting location of the SmartReader provides protection from being knocked or damaged by animals.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Connecting the SmartReader to the Antenna Panel For information on using the 4 Metre Antenna Extension Cable Kit see SmartReader 4 Metre Antenna Extension Cable Kit installation (p 65). 16 1. Ensure the SmartReader is turned off. 2. On the Antenna Panel, unscrew the Amphenol connector locking nut from the Amphenol socket and pull it down to unplug from the Antenna Panel. 3.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Testing the SmartReader EID tag read range The SmartReader EID tag read range should be tested to ensure the animals passing through the animal handler are accurately and reliably identified. The SmartReader generates a balloon shaped read range (see diagram next page), within which EID tags are read reliably. The size of the read range for individual installations should be the width of the animal handler.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 3. Hold the EID tag in the best orientation in the animal handler near the SmartReader Antenna Panel. The SmartReader should beep indicating it is reading the EID tag. 4. Move the EID tag around to determine the size of the read range. 5. Is the read range indicated by the EID tag reads close to the ideal? - If yes, then test with live animals by passing a small group of animals through the animal handler and reading their Electronic ID tags.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual If required, use the supplied DB9 to USB adapter to connect to the USB port on the computer. b) Connect the other end into the COM port on the SmartReader. 3. Turn the dial to ON or MEMORY. The SmartReader beeps twice. Advanced Electronic ID tag read range testing If an adequate EID Tag read range is not achieved during the initial testing, use the following advanced testing procedures.
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Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 6. User Manual Click . The following window displays: Assessing background noise With this window displayed, SmartReader “hears” background electrical noise like that generated by computers, mobile phones, and electrical generators for example, in the frequency band that the Electronic ID tags work in. This background noise can interfere with the reading of the Electronic ID tags. 1. Press .
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Note: While this window is displayed, the SmartReader will not read Electronic ID tags. The horizontal scale shows approximately 2 minutes viewing of the background noise. The vertical scale shows the level of background noise. The higher up the scale the more background noise and the more likely the tag read range will be reduced. 2. If the background noise level is high, try turning off sources of electrical noise and re-test. Test read range 22 1.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 3. Click User Manual . The following window is displayed: Note: While this window is displayed the SmartReader is automatically set to continuously read. The type of tag being read is shown at the bottom of the window. 4. Alter the mounting location of the Antenna Panel with the aim of improving the read range. See Mounting the Antenna Panel (p 13).
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series INSTALLING MULTIPLE SMARTREADERS When multiple SmartReaders are installed in close proximity, additional set up is required to ensure all Electronic ID tags are read correctly. Each SmartReader must be able to communicate with all other SmartReaders to enable the antenna panel to be switched on and off at the appropriate times to ensure both Electronic ID tags can be read. For additional information about tags, see Electronic ID tags (p 2).
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 5. Click User Manual . The SmartReader current settings are transferred to the Configurator and displayed. 6. Set the Synchronisation - Wireless option to On. 7. Click 8. Repeat for the second SmartReader. to copy the changes down to the SmartReader. Wired installation • Applicable if you are installing two or more SmartReaders. • Applicable where greater reliability is required and it is practical to run the required cables.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Double-click on the Configurator icon on the desktop. OR a) Click on the Windows Start button. b) Select All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows 2000). c) Select MyScale. d) Click on SmartReader Configurator. 4. Click . The current settings for the connected SmartReader are displayed in the lower part of the window. 5. Click . The SmartReader current settings are transferred to the Configurator and displayed. 26 6.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Cabling requirements for connecting SmartReaders During the wired installation you need to connect all SmartReaders together with a cable with the following pin outs: This cable in not supplied by Gallagher - you are expected to have a custom cable made to suit the individual installation. The extra COM connectors enable you to alter the settings of each SmartReader. Create one for every SmartReader you have.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Dual-Reader Mode This option enables increased Electronic ID reading performance, using two panel readers, which can be connected to operate in tandem as a Dual-Reader. If you are unable to get a consistent 100% read of animals in a race, then the Dual-Reader option may deliver the required performance. Positioning two panel readers opposite each other on either side of a race, enables them to be operated as if they were a single reader with a larger read range.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual The current settings for the connected SmartReader are displayed in the lower part of the window under the Operational Settings tab: 5. The Dual-Reader mode is set to the default, OFF. Select Primary to set up the master SmartReader and then select Custom Wired or Bluetooth. The Synchronisation settings default, depending on your selection. . The settings are transferred to the SmartReader. 6. Click 7. Click 8.
User Manual Procedure 1. Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Plug the supplied reader to RS-232 cable into the serial port on your data collection device. 2. Plug the other end into the Female plug on the custom serial cable. 3. Plug the Male plugs of the custom serial cable into the master and slave SmartReaders. Note: If your computer does not have a serial port, use the supplied RS-232 to USB adaptor to connect to a USB port on the computer. 4. Return to Step 2.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Dual-Reader wireless installation This section describes how to connect a master and slave SmartReader using the Bluetooth module, and how to establish a connection between the SmartReaders and the data collection device. (PC, SmartTSi, Weighscale) Note: A standard serial cable will be required for this configuration, so the Primary tag data (tags read at both master and slave readers) can be transported to the data collection device. 1.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series MYSCALE PRO Introduction MyScale Pro is software that can be run on a personal computer. After a connection has been made between the computer and the SmartReader, MyScale Pro can process information obtained from the SmartReader. The SmartReader does not have to be connected to the panel for this interaction.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 1. If installing MyScale Pro from CD. Insert the MyScale Pro software CD into the CD Drive on your computer. The Installer screen displays. 2. Click to select the appropriate option from the list provided. MyScale Pro is able to be installed to accommodate both Gallagher and Ruddweigh products. 3. Click Next. The Select Country window is displayed. 4. Check the box next to your country. If your country is not displayed, select Other.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series This option sets some of the terminology used, as well as the weight units. In the USA and Canada options, the default weight unit is pounds. In all other countries, the default weight unit is kilograms. The weight unit selection can be changed after installation. 5. Click Next. The License Agreement window is displayed. 6. Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. The Choose Destination Location window is displayed. 7.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 9. User Manual Select the check box next to the hardware you have purchased and click Next. The options you select determine what options are installed on the Main menu. You are now given the option of storing the tutorials on your computer hard drive. If installed, the files will take approximately 40 MB of disk space. Note: The tutorials include interactive lessons for MyScale Pro and demonstrations of the Model 800 Smartscale hardware. 10. Click Next.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Installing over a previous version Ensure you install the most recent version of MyScale Pro each time you purchase new hardware from Gallagher. The InstallShield Wizard detects if you already have a version of MyScale Pro installed on your computer. This will automatically be updated with this later version of the software. Note: Updating this version of MyScale Pro will retain the data previously recorded and still enable full access to view and edit.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Starting MyScale Pro Connecting the SmartReader to the computer by cable To connect the SmartReader to a computer by cable, complete the following steps: 1. Plug the supplied reader to RS-232 cable into the SmartReader. 2. Plug the other end into the serial port on your computer. Notes: - If your computer does not have a serial port, use the supplied RS-232 to USB adaptor to connect to a USB port on the computer.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series MyScale Pro main menu The list of hardware selected during installation determines what menu options display on the MyScale Pro Main menu. If other hardware is connected to MyScale Pro, the associated menu options are also added to the Main menu. All added menu options remain on the Main menu once added, however MyScale Pro checks each time to determine if the selected option is applicable to the connected hardware.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual SmartReader connection status MyScale Pro checks that a valid connection between the computer and SmartReader exists each time a request is made to access the reader. If text similar to the following is displayed… Unable to connect to a Gallagher Reader. Ensure that your Gallagher reader is connected to the computer and switched on. Then… The computer has tried to connect to the SmartReader and has been unable to connect.
User Manual • Gallagher SmartReader BR Series "Dragging and Dropping" from MS Explorer. With MyScale Editor open, you can open session files by: 1. Select File > Open. The Open file window displays. Sessions from your Ruddweigh/SmartScale will be listed. 2. If using a Gallagher SmartReader select the folder applicable to the product you are using, (e.g. for a SmartReader HR3, select the Reader Handheld folder. For a SmartReader BR Series, select Reader - Panel folder).
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual To open a .csv file that is in Explorer, click and hold on the name of the file that you wish to open and drag it into any area in the MyScale Editor window. When you drop a file onto the MyScale Editor the file opens. Transfer sessions from SmartReader to computer This option transfers sessions from the SmartReader to the computer. Before you begin Connect the SmartReader to the computer. See Connect the SmartReader to a computer (p 18).
User Manual 3. Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Once the transfer is finished, click Next to review the session file names. Reviewing SmartReader session file names Once the session files have been transferred from the SmartReader to the computer, the following window displays with the session file names listed. Note: If the connection between the SmartReader and the computer is broken during the transfer process, only completely transferred sessions are displayed.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual To change the generated session file names: 1. . Click A Windows Explorer window opens listing all sessions in the Reader folder. 2. Change the individual file names, as required, using the normal Windows methods. Session files Overview Session files are created and saved to your computer whenever sessions are transferred from the SmartReader.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Examples of valid formats The following are examples of valid Scale session file names. 2010-03-26 15-21 Session01 2009-03-26 15-21 Session02 2009-03-26 15-21 Session03 Session file structure MyScale Pro creates session files in a comma separated values (CSV) format. This means that, within each record of the session file, fields are separated from each other by a comma. Each of the session files in your MyScale folder will have a CSV file extension.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual MyScale Session Editor MyScale Pro has a built-in Session Editor that lets you edit files transferred from your SmartReader. The MyScale Session Editor operates like most other spreadsheet applications but has added options that let you work specifically with session files. MyScale Session Editor overview Components of the MyScale Session Editor window are shown below. Session information is displayed in a spreadsheet containing rows and columns.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Creating an NLIS Transaction File What It Is NLIS stands for National Livestock Identification System. The MyScale NLIS Utility is a simple alternative to the NLISLink program. The MyScale NLIS Utility generates a transaction file that contains information about changes in livestock ownership and location. These files are used in the same way as those created by the NLISLink program. Note: The NLIS application is only available to the Australian market.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual The following window displays: If you want to .... display the visual tag numbers stored in the session files. then select .... display the visual tag numbers stored in Tag Bucket files. 4. If you selected Use Tag Bucket files, the window changes to the following: MyScale Pro will use the Tag Bucket files listed in the right hand pane to obtain the visual tag number for each Electronic ID.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series When all the Tag Bucket files that you want to use are listed in the righthand pane, click Next. A dialog box similar to the following displays if some of the session file records will not be displayed, because they have duplicate Electronic IDs or no Electronic ID. 5. Click OK to continue. The following window displays. 6. Click on the check box to the left of each animal to be transferred. 7. Click Select All if you want to transfer all animals.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual If the correct animals are displayed, click Next. If the selection is incorrect click Back to return to the previous window and change your selection. 9. When you have confirmed your selection, the Transaction details window displays. If you have used this program before you can double click on any text box to fill in the values you entered last time. You must enter the following information: - Seller PIC (your own property identification code).
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 11. Click on Finish. A text file for this transaction is created and placed in an NLIS Transaction Files sub folder of the MyScale folder. The name of the file is the unique vendor declaration number (EU Vendor Number), followed by the sale date, current time and phone number of the seller for the particular transaction. A window displays confirming the name and location of the NLIS transaction file. 12.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Sending the NLIS Transaction File To send the NLIS transaction file, you can do either of the following: • Copy the file to a cd and post to: Database Administrator, Level 1, 165 Walker St NORTH SYDNEY. NSW 2060 • Access the NLIS Web Page (www.nlis.mla.com.au) with your NLIS provided password, and follow instructions from there to upload the file directly onto the NLIS Database Website. This requires Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Using CCIA Transaction Files The Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) is run by the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) to track the movement of cattle into, out of, and throughout Canada. If you take part in the CCIA scheme you are required to report changes in animal ownership and location to the CCIA authorities. This information can be reported by uploading a file (CCIA transaction file) directly from MyScale Pro to the CCIA website.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Creating a CCIA transaction file To create a CCIA transaction file, follow these steps: 1. From the MyScale Pro main menu, select Create CCIA file and click Next. The following screen displays. 2. - To open the MyScale Pro Online Help for the CCIA Utility, click Help. - To close the CCIA Utility without creating a CCIA file, click Back. Click on the session containing the animals to be sold or transferred to another party.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series If you want to..... Display the visual tag numbers stored in the session files. Then select..... Display the visual tag numbers stored in Tag Bucket files. 4. Select Load from Session files or Use Tag Bucket files. - 5. If you selected 64). , refer to Using Tag Bucket files (p Click Next. A dialog box similar to the following displays.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 8. Click Next. A confirmation screen displays. 9. If the correct animals are displayed, click Next. If the selection is incorrect click Back to return to the previous screen and change your selection. The following screen displays: This screen enables you to specify the CCIA transaction file type that you are about to create. 10. Select the type of transaction file you require and click Next.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Creating a CCIA 'Birthdate' file Follow these steps to create a CCIA 'Birthdate' file: 1. Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens. See Creating a CCIA transaction file (p 53). The following screen is displayed: 2. Enter your Source Account code (maximum 20 characters, numeric or uppercase). This code is retained in this field once it has been entered for the first time.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Creating a CCIA 'Export' file Follow these steps to create a CCIA 'Export' file: 1. Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens. See Creating a CCIA transaction file (p 53). The following screen is displayed: 2. Enter your Source Account code (maximum 20 characters, numeric or uppercase). This code is retained in this field once it has been entered for the first time.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Creating a CCIA 'Import' file Follow these steps to create a CCIA 'Import' file: 1. Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens. See Creating a CCIA transaction file (p 53). The following screen is displayed: 2. Enter the Destination Account code of where the animals are being imported to (maximum 20 characters, numeric or uppercase). This code is retained in this field once it has been entered for the first time.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Creating a CCIA 'Moved into Inventory' file Follow these steps to create a CCIA 'Moved into Inventory' file: 1. Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens. See Creating a CCIA transaction file (p 53). The following screen is displayed: 2. Enter the Destination Account and Destination Premises of the animals destination, (maximum 20 characters, numeric or uppercase).
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Microsoft website http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.asp Creating a CCIA 'Moved out of Inventory' file Follow these steps to create a CCIA 'Moved out of Inventory' file: 1. Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens. See Creating a CCIA transaction file (p 53). The following screen is displayed: 2.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual browser. Login using your CCIA username and password, then follow the on screen instructions to upload the file you have created. This requires Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher. If you do not already have it, you can download and install Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.asp Creating a CCIA 'Retired / Slaughtered' file Follow these steps to create a CCIA 'Retired / Slaughtered' file: 1.
User Manual 7. Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Click OK. If you have left the check box Open CLTS website on finish, checked, the CLTS website (www.clia.livestock.ca) will open in your web browser. Login using your CCIA username and password, then follow the on screen instructions to upload the file you have created. This requires Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher. If you do not already have it, you can download and install Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website http://www.microsoft.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual The check box Copy the path to the clipboard for me is checked by default. This will enable you to 'Copy' the path into the web-site without having to 'Browse' for the file. 7. Click OK. If you have left the check box Open CLTS website on finish, checked, the CLTS website (www.clia.livestock.ca) will open in your web browser. Login using your CCIA username and password, then follow the on screen instructions to upload the file you have created.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Using Tag Bucket files Ensure you have completed steps 1 to 4 of either; Creating a CCIA transaction file (p 53) or Creating an NLIS transaction file before continuing: 1. If you selected , the screen changes to the following: MyScale Pro uses the Tag Bucket files listed in the right hand pane to obtain the visual tag number for each Electronic ID.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual ACCESSORIES 4 Metre Antenna Extension Cable Kit The 4 Metre Antenna Extension Cable Kit contains: • 1 x Extension cable (4m) • 1 x Mounting bracket • 2 x Metal TEK screws Mounting the extension kit to the SmartReader Mount the Antenna Panel as per Mounting the Antenna Panel (p 13). Considerations • The Extension cable is part of the Antenna Panel circuit so keep away from large metal surfaces.
User Manual 66 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 5. On the Antenna Panel, unscrew the Amphenol connector locking nut from the Amphenol socket and pull it down to unplug from the Antenna Panel. 6. Connect the Extension cable to the Amphenol connector and tighten. 7. Mount the SmartReader on the mounting bracket by grasping the SmartReader on both sides and slide the back handle onto the mounting bracket. 8.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual OPTIONAL Overview The SmartReader (BR and R series) can be upgraded to use Bluetooth for communications between the SmartReader and a Scale, or a SmartReader and a computer. The Bluetooth upgrade needs to be done by your Gallagher distributor. For communications between a SmartReader and a Scale, a Bluetooth RS-232 adaptor will need to be purchased.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series - The "Power" LED illuminates when power is supplied to the adaptor. - The Bluetooth light flashes when a wireless connection is active. - The "Mode" LED (middle LED) only illuminates during configuration. Pairing the RS-232 Adaptor with your reader The RS-232 Adaptor must be paired with your individual SmartReader, i.e. the adaptor must be uniquely identified by your reader. This is achieved by assigning your SmartReader "MAC address" to the adaptor.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 3. Click on the Bluetooth icon. The following menu will be displayed: 4. Select the Add a Bluetooth Device option. This opens the Bluetooth Wizard. 5. Populate the My device is set up and ready to be found check box. 6. Turn on your SmartReader. A panel reader will constantly scan for a connecting computer. 7. Click Next on the Wizard.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 8. Double click on . The following window will be displayed: 9. Select Let me choose my own passkey. Enter 0000 (four zeroes) and click Next. 10. Passkeys will be exchanged and the wizard completes. 11. Click on Finish. Note: The Bluetooth connection should be effective to a range of at least ten metres.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual SPECIFICATIONS Small Antenna Panel Small Antenna Panel 3 kg Dimensions (w x h x d) 400 x 600 x 50 mm 71
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Large Antenna Panel Large Antenna Panel 7.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Sheep Auto Drafter Antenna Panel Antenna Panel 15 kg Dimensions (w x h x d) 1080 x 900 x 200 mm 73
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series SmartReader Weight BR Series 6.8 kg Dimensions (w x h x d) 300 x 220 x 100 mm (approx) The front and back are slightly curved out. Standards IP (Ingress Protection) Rating: IP66 Operating temperature range: -10 to +55 °C Storage temperature range: -40 to +85 °C Safety Standards Australia and New Zealand (AS/NZS 3350.2.29 or AS/NZS 60335.2.29) Europe(EN 60335.2.
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Industry Canada User Manual This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Battery Battery type 12V 7AH Sealed Lead Acid battery Expected 8 hours minimum battery life per Note: Battery life is reduced if the SmartReader is stored at elevated full charge temperatures for extended periods Battery charge 6 hours approx.
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