RFID Reader GPScanID 100 Instruction Manual & User Guide (Rev 2.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual Contents 1. WELCOME ............................................................................................................................ 3 2. PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 4 3. GETTING TO KNOW THE READER ................................................................................................... 5 4. READER ASSEMBLY AND INITIAL SET UP ...........
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 1. Welcome Thank you for purchasing the GPScanID 100 Portable RFID Stick Reader. We hope you find your reader easy to use and of a high quality that is built to last. Please take the time to become familiar with your reader and to thoroughly read the safety precautions, assembly and operating instructions before use. Keep this manual handy for easy reference. It is your guide to safe and efficient operation.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 2. Package Contents Readers purchased as a standard package include the following components: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. GPScanID 100 Reader; 25cm Detachable Antenna with locking collar; Data/Charging Cable; Battery Charger; Carrying Case; User Manual and USB Stick (with Desktop Software); Ear Tag Samples. Readers purchased as a Premium Pack include the following components in addition to the Standard Pack components: 8. 9.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 3. Getting to know the Reader The GPScanID 100 is a ruggedly built portable reader specifically designed for reading livestock RFID tags. It is fully compliant with ISO standards ISO 11784/11785 for FDX-B and HDX technologies.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 4. Reader assembly and initial Set Up 4.1 Assemble and charge the Reader Step 1: Connect a Detachable Antenna to the Reader Take the reader by the handle. Twist the locking collar in an anti-clockwise motion until it is completely unthreaded. Remove the locking collar from the Reader. Take a Detachable Antenna and push the connector end of the antenna onto the connector end of the Reader. Slide the Locking Collar over the end of the Detachable Antenna.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual Step 2: Charging the Reader Remove the Data/Charging Cap at the end of the Reader by turning the cap in an anti-clockwise motion. Connect and fasten the Data/Charging Cable to the Data/Charging port on the Reader using a clockwise motion to secure the cable in place. Plug the connector on the cable of the Battery Charger into the socket at the back of the 9 pin serial data connector on the Data/Charging Cable.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 4.2 Turning the Reader On / Off Turning the Reader On Press and hold the Red Read Button for 3 seconds. The start-up screen will display the GPScanID 100 logo followed by the Session screen. Press and hold the Menu/OK button to display the Main Menu screen as shown below to go to the Main Menu options. Turning the Reader Off To turn off the reader, press and hold the Menu/OK button until the Main Menu screen appears.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 4.3 Initial Reader set up It is recommended that the Name, Date/Time, Time Format and Auto Update options are set up before use as you will need these when connecting to other devices or retrieving tag information. On the Main Menu screen, use the Keys to navigate to the Settings icon then press the MENU/OK Button to select. The following Settings menu will appear. Use the / keys to navigate to Setup then press the key or MENU/OK button to select.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual How to set up the Reader Name The reader name is used to identify the reader during Bluetooth and WiFi connections (note WiFi connections are not yet enabled but this feature will be available in the future). If the Name setting is not highlighted, use the / Keys to navigate to the Name setting in the Date/Time Menu then press the key or MENU/OK button to select. The Reader Name prompt screen will appear.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual How to set up Date and Time Use the / Keys to navigate to Date/Time in the Date/Time Menu and press key or MENU/OK button to set up the Reader’s date and time. The following screen is displayed. This is the system time that will record when tags are read, and tag data stored. Use the ▲/▼ keys to navigate to each input field and press the key to select, then press MENU/OK button to save and exit the setting.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual How to set up Time Format The reader time format is defaulted to 12-hour format from the manufacturer. To change or check this setting, use the / Keys to navigate to Time Format in the Date/Time Menu and press key or MENU/OK button to set up the Reader’s time display format in either 12- or 24-hour time. The following screen is displayed. Press the key to exit back to the main Setup screen.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 4.4 Getting ready to read a tag To read tags, a session must be selected. A user can either create a new session or open an existing one. 4.4.1 How to create a new session i. Go to the Main Menu, use the ,,, Keys and press the MENU/OK button to select Session. ii. The Session screen will appear. Use the / Keys to navigate to Create New and press the MENU/OK button to select create a new session. iii. The following screen will display.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual There are 2 options to create new sessions: a) Auto Create (using a sequential Session Number) Use the ▲/▼ keys to navigate to Create and press Key or MENU/OK button to select. The reader automatically creates a session number by incrementing the current largest saved session number. The following confirmation screen will be displayed. b) Create Session Name Use the ▲, ▼ keys to navigate to Create with Name and press key or MENU/OK button to select.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual iv. After the session name is entered, navigate to SAVE using the , , , keys and press the MENU/OK button. After the session name is saved, the following confirmation screen is displayed. 4.1.2 How to open a saved session i. In the Session menu, use the ▲, ▼ keys to navigate to Open. Press the key or MENU/OK button to select. ii. Use the ▲, ▼keys to navigate the session list to find the Saved Session.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual iii. IDs saved in a session are displayed on the screen as follows. If the READ button is pressed, newly read tags will be saved in the current open session. Use the ▲, ▼keys to navigate to the appropriate ID. Press the key or MENU/OK button to select and view the ID details. The details are displayed on the screen as follows. You can use the ▲, ▼keys to scroll through the IDs in this session. To exit the session, press the key.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 4.1.3 How to Read a Tag The reader will read tags if they are scanned in the proximity of its antenna. See diagram below. Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Legend METISID Reader Antenna RFID Implant RFID Ear Tag Best Orientation Reading Zone Comments Best orientation of ear tag for antenna Area in which ear tags and implants can be read Once you are in a new or saved session, you can start to read tags by pressing the red Read button.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual If a duplicated tag is read, the following is shown: Backlight on the display lights up Green LED to the bottom right of the display flashes once Reader emits 1 short beep and 1 short vibrate ID number will display on the screen but will not be saved into the memory Bottom left counter shows the location where the ID was saved in the session Bottom right counter remains unchanged If no tag is read, the following is shown: Backlight is turned on Red LED
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 4.1.4 Navigating between the Main Menu and Current Read Session Screens Press and hold the Menu/Ok Button for 1 second to navigate to the Main Menu from the current Session. To return to the current Read Session press the red Read button. You can return to the and Read Menu as shown below (for a brand-new reader and one showing the prior read ID respectively).
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 5. Connecting with Other Devices The reader can connect and communciate with various types of peripheral devices including personal computers, smart phones, weigh scales and Bluetooth label printers to expand the reader’s capabilities. A connection must first be established between the reader and the device before use.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual Connect the other end of the data/charging cable using either RS-232 or USB with the Computer On the reader, go to Settings > Connection > Cable > PC to set the serial connection parameters Open the METISID Desktop Software on your computer. The software is supplied on a USB drive with the reader or you can download the latest version of the software from: http://www.METISID.net/download/software/METISID_Desktop_SoftwareXXX.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual To connect using Bluetooth connection On the reader, go to Settings > Connection > Bluetooth > PC to set the Bluetooth connection parameters On the reader, go to Bluetooth > On to and select On to turn on the Bluetooth function Page 22 of 37
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual On the Computer, go to Bluetooth settings and turn on the Bluetooth function. Then select add a bluetooth device and search for the reader. Once you have identified the reader click on the reader details to connect/pair with the reader. When connected the PC shoud identify the reader as being paired. If a PIN is required, enter 0000. Once paired, open the METISID Desktop Software on your computer.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 5.2 Connecting with Smart Phones The GPScanID 100 reader can connect to iOS Smartphones via Bluetooth through the third party iLivestock APP (Android version available later).
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual On the SmartPhone, turn on the Bluetooth® function and Search for the reader If a PIN is required, enter 0000 On your SmartPhone, open the APP iLivestock (the APP is available from the Apple APP Store). (Note: an android version of the APP will be available in the future.) Please refer to iLivestock for further operating instructions. 5.3 Connecting with Weigh Scales The GPScanID 100 reader uses Bluetooth to connect with Weigh Scales.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual On the Weigh Scale, turn on the Bluetooth function (please refer to the Weigh Scale menu and user guide for further instructions) On the reader, go to Bluetooth > On/Off and select On to turn on the Bluetooth function Then select Bluetooth > Search to search for the Weigh Scale Input the PIN of the Weigh Scale if required to complete pairing. For further operating instructions, please refer to Weigh Scale menu and user guide.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 5.4 Connecting with Bluetooth Label Printers The GPScanID 100 reader can connect to Bluetooth label printers. To establish Bluetooth connection On the reader, go to Settings > Connect > Bluetooth-> Bluetooth Printer to set the Bluetooth connection parameters Turn on the Bluetooth function of the label printer (please refer to the Label Printer menu and user guide for further instructions).
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual Then select Bluetooth > Search to search for the Weigh Scale. Input the PIN of the label printer if reqired to complete pairing. For further operating instructions, please refer to Bluetooth Label Printer menu and user guide.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 6. Menu tree 6.1 Main Menu The main menu consists of 7 key functions. Each of them consists of sub-menu items to perform various operations or to adjust settings. The menu trees are listed in the subsequent sections. To move between menu options and settings follow the screen prompts and use the Keys to move between settings on each screen display and press MENU/OK button to select. You can also use the / Keys to Select and Exit setting options. 6.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 6.3 Memory Menu The Memory Menu allows the user to view the status of the reader memory usage by indicating the number of ID’s saved, number of sessions and overall memory used. 6.4 Settings Menu The Settings menu allows the user to customize the parameters in the reader.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual Continuous mode will allow you to read multiple tags once the Read button is pressed. It stops when the Read button is pressed again. The reader beeps continuously when reading starts. It beeps twice quickly when a tag is read. Auto mode will allow you to read tag one at a time by pressing the Read button or continuously read tags by pressing and holding the Read button for more than 1 second.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 6.6 GPS Menu The GPS menu allows the user to turn the GPS function on or off. 6.7 About Menu The About menu shows the version and model information about the reader.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 7. Alerts The reader provides a range of visual, audio and vibration alerts when in use. The following table summarizes the events and the default alerts. You can customize certain settings by enabling or disabling them to suit your preferences.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 8. Specifications General Features Norms ISO 11784 and full ISO 11785 for FDX-B and HDX tags. IP67 with battery inside and cap screwed onto connector User Interface 2.4” 240x320 Colour Graphical display 5-way Key and Read Button Buzzer, LED Indicators and Vibrator Serial port, USB port, Bluetooth and WiFi (to be enabled) module USB Interface CDC class (Serial Emulation) and HID class Bluetooth Interface Dual mode Class 1 (up to 100m), Class 4.
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GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 10. Regulatory USA – FCC Information to the user (FCC Part 15.105) Note: 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.
GPScanID 100 User Operational Manual 11. Accessories Part Number Description GPScanID 100-Wand-25cm 25cm Detachable Antenna GPScanID 100-Battery Spare Battery Pack GPScanID 100-Charger Battery Charger GPScanID 100-ChargingDock Charging Dock GPScanID 100-CigaretteCharger Cigarette Charger GPScanID 100-Cable 1.
