MiniTracker III User Manual
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1. COMPARTMENT Figure 3 Copyright 2008 Avid Identification Systems Inc MT3 Manual doc 6 11 2010 4 Battery The reader is powered by one 9volt battery An alkaline battery is recommended for a longer battery life The battery is located in the battery compartment on the lower backside of the reader To replace the battery slide the cover straight off To secure it slide the cover back to its original position making sure the wires are securely inside the compartment WARNING FOLLOW BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL 5 Operating the Reader Near Metal Metal objects especially ferrous metals absorb electromagnetic fields Operating the reader antenna or placing the chip too close to metal object can severely limit the range of operation of the system If you are experiencing reduced operating range of your system check for metal tabletops doors etc in proximity a few inches to any part of the chip reader environment 6 Warranty and Service The Avid MiniTracker 3 Reader is warranted against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment from AVID This warranty will not apply if repairs parts or adjustments are required due to accident neglect or damage during transportation or causes other than ordinary use AVID s sole responsibility under this warranty shall be at AVID s option to either repair or replace any product which2. 7 a TM MiniTracker 3 Reader User s manual Multi Mode Reader AVID products are protected under one or more of the following patents or other patents pending 5 235 326 5 266 926 5 559 507 6 172 609 FCC ID IOL 125 AV1034 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when used in a commercial environment 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differe
3. fails during the warranty period In no event shall AVID be liable for any indirect or consequential damages or loss of profits A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be issued before a unit is returned to AVID for service Contact AVID for a RMA number or other service questions 1 951 371 7505 Copyright 2008 Avid Identification Systems Inc MT3_Manual doc 6 11 2010
4. nt from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The User is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment For Information Within USA 1 800 336 2843 Outside USA ccccsesseccsesseesseeseeee 1 951 371 7505 FAX O 1 951 737 8967 http www AvidID com Support AvidID com Avid Identification Systems Inc 3185 Hamner Avenue Norco California USA 92860 Copyright 2008 Avid Identification Systems Inc MT3 Manual doc 6 11 2010 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new AVID MiniTracker 3 Reader This reader is capable of reading AVID and many other brands of electronic identification tags using the FECAVA TROVAN or ISO FDX B protocols Instructions 1 Power Button Turn the reader ON by sliding the lower right hand button forward on the face of the reader When the reader is powered on it will emit a double beep sound and the LCD will display AVID FEC TR ISO To turn the reader OFF slide the button back See Figure 1 below 2 Read Button Press the upper right button marked READ on the reader to put the reader into the LOOKING mode See Figure 1 below The LCD will display LOOKING When a microchip is found the reader will emit two beep tones and display the chip number on the LCD If the Read but
5. ton is released before finding a microchip the message NO ID FOUND will display on the LCD ANTENNA ON fl JoFF O READ AVID 125 456 789 READER Avid BATTERY COMPARTMENT Figure 1 Copyright 2008 Avid Identification Systems Inc MT3 Manual doc 6 11 2010 3 Reading The reader antenna is located inside the reader at the top The bottom of the reader has a label marked READ HERE which identifies the antenna area While pressing down the Read button scan in a circular pattern while moving toward the head starting from the middle of the back r l A aA V Sees Figure 2 The reason for this scanning pattern is that chip orientation plays a major role in the optimum performance of the reader and reading distances In Figure 3 below CHIP S A in a parallel orientation to the antenna will achieve its maximum reading distance towards the center of the antenna or in parallel to either end of the antenna CHIP S B in the perpendicular orientation to the antenna will achieve its maximum read distance towards the outside edges of the antenna It is therefore recommended to move the antenna in a circular motion so that at some point you are energizing the chip with a greater magnetic field making it easier to find the microchip READ ID 123 456 789 A BATTERY
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