XRP2 Panel Reader and Antenna User Manual (EN) - Tru-Test
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1. Gain 0 dBi Imp dance 2 KQ Petite antenne EID pour une utilisation avec le Panneau Lecteur XRP2 Tru Test Gain 0 dBi Imp dance 2 kQ Conform ment la r glementation d Industrie Canada le pr sent metteur radio ne peut tre utilis qu avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inf rieur approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Avertissement d Industrie Canada Installation au Canada Pour r pondre aux consignes d exposition aux fr quences radio RF de l Industrie Canada veuillez vous conformer aux instructions d utilisation d crites dans le pr sent manuel Installez et utilisez le pr sent appareil en laissant au minimum une distance de 20 cm entre l antenne et votre corps D claration CE de conformit C Par la pr sente Tru Test Limited d clare que les indicateurs XR5000 et ID5000 sont conformes aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE La d claration de conformit peut tre consult e sous http livestock tru test com compliance 172. EC Declaration of OMlOHMNirxsceecncnonsncnerewneneneeneeeemes 17 a E eaa S E 17 Asd atie Ciad escia 17 Avertissement d Industrie Canada ccccecsscssssseesssseessseesseerssseessserssseteesatees 17 D claration CE de conformit siccrcsaxsccaxceeriennvemeienmeeennnemaeeemeaen 17 USER MANUAL XRP2 Panel Reader and Antenna 2013 2015 Tru Test Limited All product names and brand names in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of this publication may be photocopied reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Tru Test Limited Product specifications may change without prior notice For more information on other quality Tru Test Group brands and products visit www tru test com Tru Test Limited Postal address lru resr 25 Carbine Road P O Box 51078 TRU TEST Mt Wellington Pakuranga Auckland 1060 Auckland 2140 New Zealand New Zealand The amp uetoot word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc Any use by Tru Test Limited is under licence All trademarks with an are not owned by Tru Test Limited and belong to their respective owners Issue 4 05 2015 Overview This user manual contains installation and user instructions for the Tru Test XRP2 EID1 Panel Reader System which identifies and reads
3. 1 410 mm x 338 mm x 33 mm 1 4 x 1 2 x 1 Up to 1 m HDX and FDX Up to 700 mm HDX and FDX 2 Actual read range read distance depends on the installation orientation of the tag to the antenna and the influence of electronic noise the tag manufacturer and the size of the tag 16 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC warning Note Users are cautioned that changes or modifications not exp
4. a PIN comprising either alphabetic characters or numeric characters By default the panel reader s B vetooth PIN is set to 0000 numeric characters however if you need to change it to default alphabetic characters select Set PIN to default If you are having trouble pairing the panel reader with another device try resetting the PIN then repeat the steps for pairing Reading Tags tab This tab allows you to modity the way the panel reader reads tags Setting EID output format Check for duplicates Output mode Read mode Transmitter power level Read non animal tags Date Time tab Options Explanation EID output format changes the way that ElDs are stored and output from the panel reader 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 No space 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 Hexadecimal e g 8000F58000000001 ISO Complies with ISO 24631 6 e g 1000000826000000123456 Enabled When Duplicates is enabled the panel reader will not record the same EID twice in the same Disabled een Single output The panel reader is continuously scanning for EID tags In Single output mode an EI
5. 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 The Tru Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader the panel reader is a dual mode FDX B HDX EID reader optimized for high performance with ISO animal tags operating at 134 2 KHz with read distances of up to 1 m depending on the tag and environmental conditions It includes a fast auto tuning technique and Digital Signal Processing capability to increase read range and to reduce unwanted interference effects A Tru Test Large or Small antenna is connected to the panel reader the panel reader may be connected to a Tru Test weigh scale indicator or to a PC What s in the box Check that you have all of the following items If anything is missing contact your supplier XRP2 EID READER BEd _TRU TeST EID ANTENNA A Panel Reader Serial cable Connects the panel reader to a weigh scale indicator an indicator zz v XRP2 panel reader Large or Small antenna the panel reader may be supplied separately The 5 m extension lead supplied may be used to connect the antenna to the reader optional Serial USB adaptor cable Together with Panel Reader Serial cable provides connection to a PC Mains power adaptor differs depending on region USB flash drive CD Battery leads Mounting bracket Contains Data Li
6. from the panel reader to a PC using Data Link Note Do NOT connect the panel reader to the PC until you have installed the Data Link software supplied on USB flash drive CD In order to transfer information trom the panel reader to a PC you must first install Data Link on the PC To do this insert the USB flash drive into a USB port or insert the CD into the CD drive on your PC and follow the instructions 1 Connect the panel reader to a PC using the Panel Reader Serial cable and the Serial USB adaptor cable supplied KEPD EID READER Launch the Data Link application Wait for the panel reader to connect to the PC this may take up to a minute then click and follow the instructions Tru Test Data Link Eile ools Help X E E 80 Select Session files 3 5 records for session 3 l Date Time Select one or more 982000168838051 31 05 3442 5 52 52 p m Session2 Oo O 826024422013504 31 05 3442 5 52 54 p m sessions to ii aed 985152003898570 31 05 3442 5 52 56 p m transfer Session 982000167397472 31 05 3442 5 52 58 p m 25 04 3442 F records Connected to XRP2 Transferring sessions from the panel reader using an Android smartphone In order to use a smartphone to transfer sessions you must first install Tru Test Data Link on your smartphone This free app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store The panel reader s Bluetooth wireless connectivity s
7. see Ways to use the panel reader on page 4 Recording EID tags when the panel reader is connected to another device Refer to example installation diagram in nstalling the panel reader and antenna on page 4 1 Set up the indicator or other device for a recording session according to the instructions provided with the device 2 Move the animal into the cattle crush When the animal passes near the antenna the EID tag will be read by the panel reader and then sent to the connected indicator The EID tag is recorded into the indicator s internal memory The EID tag number will appear on the panel reader s LCD the Read LED green will flash and the panel reader will beep lt to indicate that the tag has been read successfully Recording EID tags when the panel reader is being used on its own standalone 1 Start a new recording session by pressing D The panel reader beeps and the session number appears on the LCD 2 Move the animal into the cattle crush When the animal passes near the antenna the EID tag will be read by the panel reader and recorded into its internal memory The EID tag number will appear on the panel reader s LCD the Read LED green will flash and the panel reader will beep J to indicate that the tag has been read successfully Transferring information trom the panel reader Information can be transferred to and trom the panel reader by connecting it to a Windows PC or an Android smartphone Transferring sessions
8. session is transferred to a PC the date and time are columns in the resulting file The filename by default also contains the date of the first scanned record in the session Setting Synch XRP2 to PC Date Time Set time Set date Options Explanation N A Allows you to synchronise the panel reader s date and time with the settings on the PC N A To change the time 1 Beside the time field click to select the digits you want to change 2 Either type in the required digits or Click on the arrows beside the time field 3 Click to select a m or p m Either type a or p or Click on the arrows to toggle between a m and p m N A To set the date 1 Beside the date field click to select the digits you want to change 2 Either type in the required digits _or Click on the drop down arrow beside the date field to view the calendar Use the scroll arrows on the left and right hand side of the calendar to change the month Click to select a date 3 Click Close 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 Uograding the software on page 15 Serial number N A read only The panel reader s serial number Supply voltage N A read only The panel reader power su
9. Check each component in the system when it is not installed Remove the antenna and panel reader from their current positions and lay them out on the ground Avoid placing them on concrete containing reinforcing wire or above underground cables Using a known good tag and check whether the tag can be read At best orientation the tag will be read 700 750 mm from a Small antenna or 900 1000 mm from a Large antenna If the tag can be read it may be a problem with the antenna Follow the next step in the Troubleshooting table If tag cannot be read e try using an alternative power supply either mains or battery e try a different tag ideally a different technology FDX HDX or brand e check each component in turn by replacing with a known good panel reader and antenna If the panel reader and antenna are laid out on the ground and can read a tag the original mounting location of the antenna is probably causing the problem For example if the wires inside the antenna were parallel to a metal rail this could have been causing interference or blocking the signal from the tag Remount the antenna in a new position If this solution doesn t work it may be a problem with interference Follow the next step in the Troubleshooting table Check the Diagnostics menu in the panel reader settings A noise level of 2 or above indicates that the panel reader is being adversely affected by an external electrical noise source from elect
10. D tag will only be recorded once Continuous The panel reader is continuously scanning for EID tags In Continuous mode an EID tag will be recorded only once but sent each time it is read This can be useful when gathering statistics about animal behaviour This setting allows you to define the types of tags which the panel reader will record and output Dual output mode FDX and HDX The panel reader will record and send both FDX and HDX tags supplied that are programmed as non animal The panel reader is set to ignore non animal industrial tags and display a non animal tag warning by default Disabled Enabling this setting will mean that non animal industrial tags will be read FDX The panel reader will record and send only FDX tags HDX The panel reader will record and send only HDX tags High The transmitter power level is set to High by default offering a maximum read range The Low ino setting has a reduced read range but uses less power The Low setting may be useful in order to conserve a battery if this is being used to power the panel reader Enabled This setting allows non animal tags to be read EID tags used in industry EID tags used for Dicablad animal identification should be programmed as animal tags However in some cases tags are This tab allows you to change the panel reader s date and time The date and time settings are recorded against the animal ID during a scanning session When the
11. ID twice in the same session OUTPUT MODE Single The panel reader will only record and send the same EID once Cont Continuous The panel reader will record only once but send the same EID each time it is read DATA FORMAT Data format changes the way that EIDs are stored and output from the panel reader Dec 1 Decimal 1 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 Dec 2 Decimal 2 Decimal format used in some countries with no 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 826123456789012 Hex Hexadecimal e g 8000F58000000001 ISO Complies with ISO 24631 6 e g 1000000826000000123456 DIAGNOSTICS There are four diagnostics screens which provide troubleshooting information Select NEXT to scroll through the screens If the values fall outside the normal range see roub eshooting on page 13 Supply voltage The power supply voltage is displayed and should be followed by OK Antenna voltage and The antenna voltage is displayed and should be followed by OK The tuning value is displayed tuning value The graph should show a dot in the middle band and be followed by OK Noise level Displays the levels of interference being detected The noise level should be in the lower part of
12. TRU TCST Contents O E cpr ncn seen A ton ale mesacgmneer T 2 Winar SEIN the OK a ietiueutentsonuusninanaiun bugnines bimennbanauanienmaneelegntousiuanonnnisien 2 OHO Wie ha CCCs ON Sa aeesaesesanananasanananaranecwnasnnssnssesnaaensannaninamonaananananans 2 Components of the Tru Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader System 3 Parts of the panel reader cccccsssssseesssseccssseeescsssssecsssseeesssesenecesesenesesaeeees 3 R e UCD cxkanrisaaessameranaeranaensnsesnratannateaceseacha seein acca acranaersneennneemnnatennsiencs 3 Panel reader power SUDDLY sssnnnsenaenunmnunnnnnnmnnnnnnnmnnannaneinatnnta 3 SG CAG gt Renee ee eee eee eee ener EEE ren er peep ETETE TEETETTIIN 3 Ways to use the panel reader cescsssscscesssrssecsseessrssscsssessrssseesersateass 4 Installing the panel reader and ANteNna cccccsseeeeesteeteeeteeeees 4 Example installato siiis 4 Installation information ccccccessscessseceesssseescssssseeesssseeesesesenessssseeeseseeeees 4 Alternative IMS Tall ALIONOW TIONS psnncnnnnnnnn 5 Connecting to an indicator Optional cccccccsecseseesecsessssesesseteeetees 7 Connecting to a Bluetooth enabled indicator c ccccccscssesescecessseseseeteteeesesen 7 Connecting to an indicator that does not offer B uetoot wireless CONNECTIVITY eececeeeeeseeseeeseceseeeceecsesesssesaeseeeceeseesceesaeseesaesaeseessaesrseeesaeeaeaey 7 Recording EID AQS yes steotsnesiionicentaotunatnetnasteesnueaiineive tieatin eoaeansto
13. ayed peor teen d ont MOOR 12209 Time sa m 985 1520028 eee The current time is displayed SESSI The number of animals HA H AS scanned during the COUNT a Of The session file number current session file 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 trom 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 Alternatively the panel reader may be powered by mains power using the mains power adaptor supplied Notes The panel reader does not have an on off switch It switches on automatically when a power source is applied The Power LED red illuminates to show that the panel reader is on f the Power LED red is flashing this indicates that the battery voltage is too low Disconnect the battery and recharge it Antenna An antenna allows the panel reader to read EID tags The antenna creates a magnetic field to energize the EID tag and it receives the very small signals transmitted by the tag Only a Tru Test antenna should be used with the panel reader There are two types of antenna available a Large and a Small antenna The panel reader continually monitors the state of the antenna Warning messages displayed on t
14. e using a12 V battery supply try the following e check that the battery leads are connected properly and not loose e check that the red battery lead clip is attached to the battery post e check that the battery voltage is sufficient this should be 12 V with no load minimum 11 6 V maximum 27 V The battery voltage information is displayed in the Diagnostics menu in the panel reader settings See Pane reader settings on page 9 e try using another set of battery leads If these solutions don t work check each cable for damage or breakage and replace if necessary See Tip 1 If all the cables are intact and the Power LED red remains off contact your local Tru Test representative See Service and warranty information on page 15 Try powering the panel reader with a known good 12 V battery Check that the antenna cable is connected firmly If so try another antenna If these solutions don t work see Tip 2 To find the optimal distance for mounting with the power on and the antenna cable connected move the antenna slowly away trom the metal until the NO ANTENNA warning stops being displayed If there is a square or rectangular steel structure such as a metal gate directly opposite the antenna try locating the antenna to a different position Check the route of the power supply cable See Tip 4 Re route the power supply cable Do not cut the power supply cable as you may want to relocate the system in the future
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16. etting must be set to Manual in order to connect to a smartphone See Moditying the panel reader settings on page 9 Instructions for using the Tru Test Data Link app are available on the Tru Test website www tru test com Moditying the panel reader settings You can modity the panel reader settings using the menu options on the panel reader itself or by connecting the panel reader to a PC and using Data Link Modifying the panel reader settings using the menu options on the panel reader itself To access the panel reader settings Press G The first three items appear on the LCD To scroll through and highlight options press EN or a To select a highlighted option or modify a setting press E To exit out of the panel reader settings highlight EXIT then press E Panel reader settings Menu name Options Description BLUETOOTH Auto The panel reader will automatically connect to previously used devices or other Tru Test devices Manual This setting should be used when connecting to a panel reader from an Android smartphone or other B vetooth enabled device Off Disables the B vetooth wireless connection FIND BT DEVICES Allows you to manually search for other B uetooth enabled devices PAIRED DEVICES Lists previously paired devices Select from this list to connect to another device DUPLICATES On The panel reader will not record the same EID twice in the same session Off The panel reader will record the same E
17. he LCD indicate when a fault exists A diagnostics menu in the panel reader settings provides additional information See Pane reader settings on page 9 Ways to use the panel reader The panel reader can be used in two ways 1 Standalone the panel reader saves each scanned tag in its internal memory These records can be transferred afterwards See ransferring information trom the panel reader on page 8 2 Connected the panel reader immediately transmits every scanned tag to a connected device such as an indicator Installing the panel reader and antenna Example installation In the example below a single panel reader is being used as part of a weighing system The panel reader and antenna are mounted to a cattle crush and the panel reader is connected to an indicator and load bars When the animal enters the cattle crush its EID tag number is scanned by the panel reader and sent to the indicator XRP2 Panel Reader Tru Test Antenna Tru Test Indicator EID Tag Installation information The panel reader and antenna can be mounted onto a flat surface timber rails concrete or onto metal pipe work using the hardware supplied If you have a Large antenna the panel reader can also be mounted directly on the back of the antenna Factors to consider e The panel reader and antenna should be installed on the outside of a crush chute weigh crate or drafter so that it is not damaged by anima
18. l movement e Animal flow must be restricted to ensure that only one animal is within the antenna s read range e The location of the antenna in relation to metal bars or pipes needs to be considered See roubleshooting on page 13 e The positioning of the antenna is important to obtain an effective read of the EID tag Front of crush chute Read zone weigh crate or drafter N Keep animals N out of this area Animals inside this area could I adversely affect read performance and may damage the antenna Antenna Antenna Animal flow inside Antenna crush chute weigh crate or drafter Read zone Read zone After you have installed the antenna and reader connect the antenna to the panel reader An extension lead may be required supplied with the antenna 4 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 Antenna Panel Reader Tag travel Tag Using a second antenna with a Dual Antenna Adaptor will almost double the read area Antenna 1 Antenna 2 Panel Rea A Tag travel Tag Dual Antenna Ada
19. ll automatically connect to previously used devices or other Tru Test devices Manual This setting should be used when connecting to a panel reader from an Android smartphone or other B vetooth enabled device Off Disables the B vetooth wireless connection XRP2 MAC Address N A read only This is the unique address for the panel reader s B uetooth wireless connection module This address may be used to confirm the identity of the panel reader when it is searched for by another device such as a PC Device Name N A You can add to the list of paired devices by manually entering the name of a device entering the Device MAC Address N A device s unique MAC address and clicking Add device to list of paired devices This allows the panel reader to be paired with a non Tru Test device Add Device to Paired N A List Devices XRP2 is paired N A Lists previously paired devices with Clear Paired Device List N A Click on Clear paired device list to remove all previously paired devices trom the panel reader s list of paired devices You may want to do this to speed up automatic connection to a new XR3000 or to prevent connection to a device that you accidentally paired to Set XRP2 Bluetooth PIN Set PIN to 0000 Set PIN to default When pairing the panel reader with another B vetooth enabled device for example a mobile phone you may need to reset the panel reader s B vetooth PIN This may be because the device will only accept
20. n the dashboard of a vehicle Fit the dust caps when there are no cables connected to the panel reader or antenna This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the connectors Service and warranty information For service and warranty information see www tru test com Upgrading the software To upgrade the panel reader s software use Data Link Connect the panel reader to a PC using the Panel Reader Serial cable and the Serial USB adaptor cable supplied Launch the Data Link application Wait for the panel reader to connect to the PC this may take up to a minute Click Tools Updates and follow the instructions BRB W N Specifications Panel Reader Size Weight Communications interface Operating temperature Storage temperature Read range typical Read rate Memory capacity Tag compatibility Supply voltage Operating frequency Antennas Size Read range typical 2 205 mm x 220 mm x 74 mm 8 x 9 5 x3 1 1 kg 2 Ib RS232 9600 N 8 1 no flow control B vetooth wireless interface class 1 with up to 100 m 300 range 15 C to 55 C 5 F to 131 F 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F HDX 1m FDX 1 m with Tru Test Large antenna HDX 850 FDX 1000 max reads per minute Up to 20 000 scanned records Reads both ISO HDX and ISO FDX B 12 24 V dc 7 W reverse polarity protected 134 2 kHz 5 ppm Large antenna Small antenna 873 mm x 603 mm x 38 mm 2 1012 x 2 x
21. nk software and reference information Optional accessories These optional accessories may be ordered separately from your local Tru Test representative They are not required for a typical setup e Dual antenna adaptor used to connect two antennas to a single panel reader See Using two antennas on page 5 e Synchronisation cable used to connect two panel readers together See Synchronising two panel readers on page 5 1 EID Electronic Identification This term is equivalent to RFID Radio Frequency Identification in respect of this and similar products 2 Components of the Tru Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader System Parts of the panel reader TRU TEST XAP2Z Read LED green E I D R EAD f R Flashes once when an EID tag has been read successfully Bluetooth wireless connection LED blue llluminates to show that a Bluetooth wireless connection has been established Power LED red lluminates to show the status of the power supply LCD Scroll buttons Scroll through a list of options Menu Enter button Press to access panel reader settings When an option has been highlighted press this button to select the option New session button Press to start a new session file ANTENNA Antenna Communications Power connector connector connector Panel reader LCD Bluetooth wireless connection information When a Bluetooth wireless connection has been established the name of the connected device is displ
22. ntenna Always route the power supply cable away from the antenna e g on the opposite side of the crush to avoid causing interference a Tip 3 Metal bars can affect the performance of the antenna Try locating the antenna in a different position ie Ni i ij 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 The panel reader is not functioning and the Power LED red is off The Power LED red is flashing NO ANTENNA warning displayed on panel reader LCD Poor read performance Tag is not being read Cause There is no power supply to the panel reader There is a problem with the power supply It may be too low 11 8 V or less or too noisy There is a problem with the antenna It may be disconnected faulty or broken or is being badly affected by metal A steel structure may be dampening the field reducing reader performance Power supply is causing interference A system component may be faulty The antenna has not been mounted in a suitable location There may be an interference problem caused by electrical equipment Solution 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 If you ar
23. pply voltage level Clear Configuration tab The tab allows you to reset the panel reader s settings to default values This will not alter previously recorded records or sessions Setting Options Explanation Reset all XRP2 N A Click on Reset all XRP2 configurations back to factory defaults to reset the panel reader s configurations back to settings to default values as indicated by the asterisks on the settings throughout this table factory defaults Defaults are marked Troubleshooting Tip 5 Live electrical systems within 20 m of the antenna e g electric fences fluorescent lights can cause interference To test for interference use the diagnostics feature Try turning off the electrical systems if one is causing interference either move the antenna to a different location or move the electrical system further away from the antenna Tip 1 Loose cables are liable to damage or breakage from horns chewing or rubbing Always secure cables with cable ties at intervals of approximately 200 mm i k V Tip 2 If you are getting poor or no read performance you may need to distance the antenna from any metal e g the crush bars Remount the antenna at a distance from the metal using non metal objects to hold it securely in place lt A i Ty Male a uf NI h j Tip 4 Never run the power supply cable across the front or back of the a
24. ptor e a O O m Depending on tag orientation it is best to experiment to determine the optimum distance between the two antennas The distance will range from the maximum read range of one antenna 1 m in the above example to almost double that 1 8 m in the above example The two antennas may be set up so that they are aiding facing the same way or opposing facing towards each other as pictured here For more information contact your local Tru Test representative Synchronising two panel readers If two panel readers are installed in close proximity of each other within 50 m 150 ft they must be synchronised or performance will be reduced To synchronise two panel readers a Synchronisation Cable must be used This is an optional accessory which can be ordered by contacting your local Tru Test representative The synchronisation cable connects the two panel readers via the Power connectors Each panel reader must be connected to its own indicator Full instructions on how to synchronise two panel readers will be supplied when the cable is ordered Antenna 1 Antenna 2 Tru Test Tru Test Panel weigh scale Panel weigh scale Reader 1 indicator Reader 2 indicator Antenna cable Antenna cable Synchronisation cable If two readers are synchronised it is possible to set up dynamic field operation for even greater tag read probability For more information contact your local Tru Test representative Connec
25. ressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The XRP2 Panel Reader supplied Tru Test XRP2 1 Low Frequency Electronic ID EID Reader has been approved for use only with approved external antennas described in this manual use of any other antenna may void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device and its antenna s must not be cohabited or operate in conjunction with any other antenna s or transmitter s Industry Canada notice This radio transmitter the XRP2 Panel Reader Tru Test XRP2 1 Low Frequency Electronic ID EID Reader has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device Large EID Antenna for use with Tru Test XRP2 Panel Reader Gain 0 dBi Impedance 2 kQ e Small EID Antenna for use with Tru Test XRP2 Panel Reader Gain 0 dBi Impedance 2 KQ Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 thi
26. rical equipment Try turning off nearby equipment to locate the source of the problem If possible rotate the antenna to minimise the noise Symptom Cause Solution The indicator is not receiving There may be a problem with the When the EID tag is read successfully the Read LED green illuminates tags correctly connection between the panel reader and and the EID is transferred to the indicator the indicator or there may be a problem If the indicator is not receiving the EID check the with the way the indicator or panel reader cable connection or the B vetooth wireless connection between has been set up the panel reader and the indicator e indicator setup see the user documentation e panel reader setup by examining the panel reader settings press 6 Other issue or can t resolve a Contact your local Tru Test representative see www tru test com problem If you contact your local Tru Test representative you may be asked to provide information about the panel reader e g firmware version The firmware version can be viewed in the panel reader settings See Pane reader settings on page 9 Caring for the panel reader and antenna Do not immerse the panel reader or antenna in water Store the panel reader in a cool dry place Wipe the panel reader and antenna clean using a damp cloth warm water and soap Other cleaners may damage the equipment Do not leave the panel reader where it may be exposed to extreme temperatures e g o
27. s device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Industry Canada warning Installation within Canada To maintain compliance with Industry Canada RF exposure compliance requirements please follow the operation instructions as documented in this manual This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the antenna and your body EC Declaration of Conformity C Tru Test Limited hereby declares that this EID Reader when used with both the Large and Small antennas described in this manual is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http livestock tru test com compliance Conformit Avis d Industrie Canada Le pr sent metteur radio le Panneau Lecteur XRP2 Lecteur de puces d identification lectronique EID basse fr quence XRP2 1 Tru Test a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d antenne num r s ci dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l imp dance requise pour chaque type d antenne indiqu Les types d antenne non inclus dans cette liste ou dont le gain est sup rieur au gain maximal indiqu sont strictement interdits pour l exploitation de l metteur e Large antenne EID pour une utilisation avec le Panneau Lecteur XRP2 Tru Test
28. the graph Read rate Displays the reads per minute for the current location of the tag SOFTWARE VERSION The panel reader software version LANGUAGE ENGLISH You can change the language displayed on the panel reader s LCD ESPANOL PORTUGUES FRANCAIS DEUTSCH Modifying the panel reader settings using Data Link Note Do NOT connect the panel reader to the PC until you have installed the Data Link software supplied on USB flash drive CD In order to modify the panel reader settings using Data Link you must first install Data Link on the PC To do this insert the USB flash drive into a USB port or insert the CD into the CD drive on your PC and follow the instructions 1 Connect the panel reader to a PC and launch Data Link as described in steps 1 3 of ransferring sessions trom the panel reader to a PC using Data Link on page 8 2 Click Data Link panel reader settings User Interface tab This tab allows you to modify the panel reader s user interface Setting Options Explanation Beeper Enabled The panel reader normally beeps when a tag is read or a key is pressed This can be disabled if piesbled required Language ENGLISH The panel reader s user interface can be displayed in English Spanish Portuguese French or ESPANOL German PORTUGUES FRANCAIS DEUTSCH Bluetooth tab This tab allows you to modify the panel reader s B vetooth settings Setting Options Explanation Bluetooth Control Auto The panel reader wi
29. ting to an indicator optional Connecting to a B vetooth enabled indicator To establish a B uetooth wireless connection between the panel reader and a Tru Test B vetooth enabled indicator you need to pair the two devices The panel reader can be paired with any Tru Test B vetooth 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 1 With both devices off position the panel reader within 5 metres of the indicator 2 Switch on the indicator and if necessary check that its B vefooth setting is enabled 3 Connect the panel reader to a power source battery or mains power Wait for up to 1 minute until the two devices are paired When pairing is complete the panel reader s Bluetooth wireless connection LED blue illuminates and the LCD displays the name of the connected device 4 Use the panel reader to scan an EID tag in order to test the connection Y k 4 sae Connecting to an indicator that does not offer B vetooth wireless connectivity Connect the panel reader to the indicator using the Panel Reader Serial cable supplied Follow the instructions provided with your indicator Recording EID tags The method used to record EID tags differs depending on whether the panel reader is being used standalone or connected to another device such as an indicator For more information
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