User's Manual

Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual
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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. The
rechargeable batteries run the Antenna Panel for up to 8 hours and the
memory can store up to 20,000 tag numbers.
The Antenna Panel contains the aerial used to capture the Electronic ID tag
data. Two Antenna Panel sizes are available to suit the animals being
scanned.
There are two models in the SmartReader BR Series:
• BR600 RFID Panel Reader (G03111 & G03121)
- Small Antenna Panel (600 mm x 400 mm).
- SmartReader with memory and re-chargeable batteries.
- Serial port (DB9) for downloading collected information to a
computer, hand held device or Scale.
- USB adapter.
- Recommended if scanning constrained animals (sheep and cattle) on
the move.
• BR1300 RFID Panel Reader (G03111 & G031424)
- Large Antenna Panel (1300 mm x 600 mm).
- SmartReader with memory and re-chargeable batteries.