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Table Of Contents

XRP2 Panel Reader and Antenna

USER MANUAL

Contents

Overview ............................................................................................... 2

What’s in the box? ................................................................................ 2

Optional accessories......................................................................................... 2

Components of the Tru-Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader System ................... 3

Parts of the panel reader .................................................................................. 3

Panel reader LCD ............................................................................................. 3

Panel reader power supply ............................................................................... 3

Antenna .......................................................................................................... 3

Ways to use the panel reader ................................................................ 4

Installing the panel reader and antenna ................................................. 4

Example installation ......................................................................................... 4

Installation information .................................................................................... 4

Alternative installation options ......................................................................... 5

Connecting to an indicator (optional) ..................................................... 6

Connecting to a

Bluetooth

enabled indicator .................................................. 6

Connecting to an indicator that does not offer

Bluetooth

wireless

connectivity ..................................................................................................... 6

Recording EID tags ................................................................................ 6

Recording EID tags when the panel reader is connected to another device ........ 6

Recording EID tags when the panel reader is being used on its own

(standalone)..................................................................................................... 6

Transferring information from the panel reader ...................................... 7

Transferring sessions from the panel reader to a PC using EziLink

™

................... 7

Transferring sessions from the panel reader using an Android

™

smartphone...... 7

Modifying the panel reader settings ....................................................... 8

Modifying the panel reader settings using the menu options on the panel

reader itself...................................................................................................... 8

Modifying the panel reader settings using EziLink ............................................. 9

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 12

Caring for the panel reader and antenna .............................................. 14

Service and warranty information ......................................................... 14

Upgrading the software ....................................................................... 14

Specifications ...................................................................................... 15

Panel Reader ................................................................................................. 15

Antennas ....................................................................................................... 15

Compliance ......................................................................................... 16

FCC notice ..................................................................................................... 16

FCC warning .................................................................................................. 16

Industry Canada notice .................................................................................. 16

Industry Canada warning ............................................................................... 16

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Issue 1 10/2013

Summary of content (16 pages)

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USER MANUAL XRP2 Panel Reader and Antenna Contents Overview ............................................................................................... 2 © 2013 Tru-Test Limited What’s in the box? ................................................................................ 2 All product names and brand names in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Optional accessories...................................................................................
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Overview This user manual contains installation and user instructions for the Tru-Test XRP2 EID1 Panel Reader System which identifies and reads electronic tags on individual animals, allowing for accurate traceability and management of stock. The Tru-Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader System consists of an XRP2 EID Panel Reader with a Large or Small antenna.
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Components of the Tru-Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader System Parts of the panel reader Panel reader LCD Panel reader power supply The panel reader can be powered by a 12 V battery, using the battery leads supplied. The panel reader operates well from a 12 V automotive battery, however a marine battery is less prone to permanent damage if the battery is not charged at least every few days. Connect the red clip to the positive terminal (+) on the battery and the black clip to the negative terminal (-).
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Ways to use the panel reader The panel reader can be used in two ways: 1 2 Standalone - the panel reader saves each scanned tag in its internal memory. These records can be transferred afterwards. See Transferring information from the panel reader on page 7. Connected – the panel reader immediately transmits every scanned tag to a connected device, such as an indicator.
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Alternative installation options Using two antennas If an increased operating area is required, two antennas may be connected to a single panel reader using a Dual Antenna Adaptor. A dual antenna adaptor can be ordered by contacting your local Tru-Test representative. Note: A dual antenna adaptor must not be used with only one antenna. A single antenna may read a tag as far as 1 m away, dependant on the installation: Using a second antenna with a Dual Antenna Adaptor will almost double the read area.
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Connecting to an indicator (optional) Connecting to a Bluetooth® enabled indicator To establish a Bluetooth wireless connection between the panel reader and a Tru-Test Bluetooth enabled indicator, you need to ‘pair’ the two devices. The panel reader can be paired with any Tru-Test Bluetooth enabled indicator and to some third party devices. ® Note: When connecting the panel reader wirelessly to a Tru-Test indicator, always turn the indicator on BEFORE the panel reader.
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Transferring information from the panel reader Information can be transferred to and from the panel reader by connecting it to a Windows PC or an Android smartphone. ® ™ Transferring sessions from the panel reader to a PC using EziLink™ Note: Do NOT connect the panel reader to the PC until you have installed the EziLink software supplied on the CD. In order to transfer information from the panel reader to a PC, you must first install EziLink on the PC.
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Modifying the panel reader settings You can modify the panel reader settings using the menu options on the panel reader itself, or by connecting the panel reader to a PC and using EziLink. Modifying the panel reader settings using the menu options on the panel reader itself To access the panel reader settings: Press . The first three items appear on the LCD. To scroll through and highlight options, press or To select a highlighted option or modify a setting, press repeatedly. .
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Modifying the panel reader settings using EziLink Note: Do NOT connect the panel reader to the PC until you have installed the EziLink software supplied on the CD. In order to modify the panel reader settings using EziLink, you must first install EziLink on the PC. Installation instructions are supplied with the EziLink CD. 1 Connect the panel reader to a PC and launch EziLink as described in steps 1-3 of Transferring sessions from the panel reader to a PC using EziLink on page 7. 2 3 Click .
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Reading Tags tab This tab allows you to modify the way the panel reader reads tags. Setting Options EID Output Format EID Output format changes the way that EIDs are stored and output from the panel reader. Check for Duplicates Standard Standard decimal format with a space between the country (or a manufacturer's, possibly shared) code and the national identification (or a manufacturer's unique within series) code e.g. 826 123456789012.
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About tab This tab allows you to view the properties of the panel reader. The panel reader properties may be required during troubleshooting. Setting Options Explanation Firmware Version N/A (read only) Version of software used by the panel reader. To update the panel reader’s software, see Upgrading the software on page 14. Serial Number N/A (read only) The panel reader’s serial number. Supply voltage N/A (read only) The panel reader power supply voltage level.
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Troubleshooting 12
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If you encounter unexpected problems with your panel reader, attempt to rectify them using the table below. Some solutions refer to tips in the diagram on the previous page. Symptom Cause Solution The panel reader is not functioning and the Power LED (red) is off. There is no power supply to the panel reader. If you are using mains power, check that the mains power adaptor is connected properly and switched on. If so, try another mains power adaptor.
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Symptom Cause Solution The indicator is not receiving tags correctly There may be a problem with the connection between the panel reader and the indicator or there may be a problem with the way the indicator or panel reader has been set up. When the EID tag is read successfully the Read LED (green) illuminates and the EID is transferred to the indicator.
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Specifications Panel Reader Size 205 mm x 220 mm x 74 mm (8‛ x 9.5‛ x 3‛) Weight 1.1 kg (2½ lb) Communications interface RS232, 9600, N, 8, 1, no flow control. Bluetooth® wireless interface, class 1 with up to 100 m (300’) range Operating temperature -15° C to +55° C (5° F to 131° F) Storage temperature -40° C to +85° C (-40° F to 185° F) Read range (typical)* HDX - 1 m FDX - 1 m (with Tru-Test Large antenna). Read rate* HDX - ~850 FDX - ~1000 (max. reads per minute).
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Compliance FCC notice 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.