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1. sync COMs Kp DB9 DBS N Sync Ground F Sync The COM connectors enable you to alter the settings of each SmartReader Create one for every SmartReader you have This enables you to easily set up and communicate with all SmartReaders Page 27 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Dual Reader Mode Procedure Page 28 This option enables increased Electronic ID reading performance using two panel readers which can be connected to operate in tandem as a Dual Reader If you are unable to get a consistent 100 read of animals in a race then the Dual Reader option may deliver the required performance Positioning two panel readers opposite each other on either side of a race enables them to be operated as if they were a single reader with a larger read range This provides a solution that works across races up to 1 2 metres wide However it is important the animals move through the race in single file to avoid a missed read The readers are installed as a master primary reader and slave secondary reader Once you have installed both SmartReaders you will need to change the settings in each SmartReader via the Configurator program on your computer Note To use the Dual Reader mode you will need vSR1 09 b03 of reader software and v2 12 0 15 of SmartReader Configurator software or higher versions 1 Connect the SmartReaders to a data collection device PC TSi SmartScale Fora wired
2. 115 1300 mm mm 230 mm 314 mm 82mm RA 200 mm 84 mm 100 mm Page 71 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series SmartReader Weight BR Series 6 8 kg Dimensions w x h x d 300 x 220 x 100 mm approx The front and back are slightly curved out Battery Battery type 12V 7AH Sealed Lead Acid battery Expected 8 hours minimum battery lite per Note Battery life is reduced if the SmartReader is stored at elevated full charge i temperatures for extended periods Battery charge 6 hours approx time Depending on operating temperature and discharge Battery charger Over Voltage Over Current Over Power Auto Recovery Short Circuit AC input range 110 V AC amp 230 V AC Compatible Note For use only with Gallagher BR series panel SmartReader Avoid charging in unventilated areas for example a cupboard Standards IP Ingress Protection Rating P66 Operating temperature range 10 to 55 C Storage temperature range 40 to 85 C Safety Standards Australia and New Zealand AS NZS 3350 2 29 or AS NZS 60335 2 29 Europe EN 60335 2 29 C Tick approval New Zealand amp Australia CE Mark EN 300 330 2 EN 301 489 3 FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions Page 72 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual FCC cont Industry Canada 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device mu
3. 4 Alter the mounting location of the Antenna Panel with the aim of improving the read range See Mounting the Antenna Panel p 13 Note Once you have finished using the Configurator ensure you click on the disconnect button in the Configurator program prior to unplugging the cable This ensures the data transmission returns to the correct state Testing with live animals 1 Pass a small group of animals through the animal handler 2 Did the SmartReader read all the tags Ifyes the SmartReader is operational f no contact your Gallagher representative for further information Advanced Electronic ID tag read range testing Page 24 If an adequate EID Tag read range is not achieved during the initial testing use the following advanced testing procedures Install the Configurator software utility prior to starting the advanced Electronic ID tag read range testing The Configurator software utility is automatically installed with the MyScale Pro software You will need the following items at the animal handler e A Laptop computer with either a serial DB9 or USB port e A Serial cable supplied e The Serial to USB cable if using the USB port supplied Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual INSTALLING MULTIPLE SMARTREADERS When multiple SmartReaders are installed in close proximity additional set up is required to ensure all Electronic ID tags are read correctly Each SmartReader must be able
4. 4 Page 14 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Use the defined mounting holes because drilling through the Antenna Panel will damage the antenna Measure the vertical range of the Electronic ID tags on the animals to be scanned Panel S Max M Middle Animal handler wall WINIA Determine the average height of the Electronic ID and mark this on the outside of the animal handler Determine what the Antenna Panel is to be mounted on wood or pipe work and prepare the appropriate mounting hardware from the supplied kit Wood washers and tek screws Pipe work washers bolts and nuts Antenna Panel Washer V Metal pipe work Antenna Panel Washer Tek Screw Using the defined mounting holes mount the Antenna Panel on the outside of the animal handler so that the middle of the Antenna Panel matches the average height Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Note DO NOT drill through the Antenna Panel as it will damage the antenna Amphenol connector Mounting bracket Amphenol connector Mounting Mounting holes holes Antenna cable Mounting Mounting holes holes Note You may want to temporarily attach the Antenna Panel and test the read range prior to permanently attaching the Antenna Panel Mounting the SmartReader Considerations Ensure the mounting location of the SmartReader provides protection from being knocked or damaged by ani
5. SmartReader BR Series PUBLISHED BY Gallagher Group Limited Kahikatea Drive Private Bag 3026 Hamilton New Zealand www gallagher com Copyright Gallagher Group Limited 2015 All rights reserved Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 3E0680 Edition 13 May 2015 DISCLAIMER Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy neither Gallagher Group Limited nor any employee of the company shall be liable on any ground whatsoever to any party in respect of decisions or actions they may make as a result of using this information In accordance with the Gallagher policy of continuing development design and specifications are subject to change without notice Developed and manufactured by Gallagher Group Limited an ISO 9001 2000 Certified Supplier Table of Contents OV CV WIOW asccc istic tases cocdassaeestcataneeasacanepeaaas docsunascoumoeenssn uses E EO 1 Elec Tone IDI aE Sa a ante ness sec tt a A ee ciah asec ee 2 Storage of SmartReader when NOt iN USC ccccccssscccessccceesececeneceseeseeeseeeceseaecessueceesees 2 COMMU GA UO esate eee anaes clea eee net cease cima le CU arn ia Ateneo wie renter ieee in tae La 2 MYS oil 0 areneeemer an teeta ne erent ee ren eC ern ee ANE T oe nen nec meer eee 2 User INTORMALION meracou a cusses tneumsneavesan siutedwn ncaa E 3 SmarnReader USER interlace reciia nenun end enteus eadiecadate O 3 USMENE SMa le piste Ok a N A N E EN 7 SmartReader DOwWeEr OpHONS es
6. browser and display the CLTS website once the file has been created Click Finish The CCIA transaction file will be saved and the path where the file is found will be displayed The check box Copy the path to the clipboard for me is checked by default This will enable you to Copy the path into the web site without having to Browse for the file Click OK If you have left the check box Open CLTS website on finish checked the CLTS website www clia livestock ca will open in your web browser Login using your CCIA username and password then follow the on screen instructions to upload the file you have created This requires Internet Explorer version 4 0 or higher If you do not already have it you can download and install Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com windows ie downloads default asp Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Using Tag Bucket files Ensure you have completed steps 1 to 4 of either 1 Creating a CCIA transaction file p 53 or Creating an NLIS transaction file before continuing If you selected Use Tag Bucket files the screen changes to the following MyScale CCIA Utility How do you want to obtain the visual tag number associated with an electronic ID Load from Session files SB SHAOS4 txt Use Tag Bucket files MyScale Pro uses the Tag Bucket files listed in the right hand pane to obtain the visual tag number for each Elec
7. 100 animals CS e 005 07 29 13 43 1k aniamls Coy To open the MyScale Pro Online Help for the CCIA Utility click Help To close the CCIA Utility without creating a CCIA file click Back Click on the session containing the animals to be sold or transferred to another party Note If no sessions are displayed you will need to connect to the Scale and copy sessions to the computer Refer to Copying Sessions to the Computer If the animals are not contained within one session you can open multiple session files To open multiple files hold down the Ctrl key and click on each session file name Click Next The following screen displays t MyScale CCIA Utility How do you want to obtain the visual tag number associated with an electronic ID Load from Session files O Use Tag Bucket files If you want to Then select Display the visual tag numbers stored inthe Load from Session files session files Page 53 User Manual 6 Page 54 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Display the visual tag numbers stored in Tag Use Tag Bucket files Bucket files Select Load from Session files or Use Tag Bucket files If you selected Use Tag Bucket files refer to Using Tag Bucket files p 63 Click Next A dialog box similar to the following displays If some of the session file records are not displayed it is because they have duplicate Electronic ID
8. Note If no sessions are displayed you will need to connect to the SmartReader and transfer sessions to the computer See Transfer sessions from Electronic Controller to computer p 41 If the animals are not contained within one session you can open multiple session files To open multiple files hold down the Ctrl key and click on each session file name 3 Click Next Page 46 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 4 The following window displays 2 MyScale NLIS Utility How do vou want to obtain the visual tag number associated with an electronic ID Load from Session files O Use Tag Bucket files If you want to then select display the visual tag numbers stored in the session Load fram Session files files display the visual tag numbers stored in Tag Bucket Use Tag Bucket files files If you selected Use Tag Bucket files the window changes to the following 2 MyScale CCIA Utility How do you want to obtain the visual tag number associated with an electronic ID Load from Session files SB SHAOS4 twt Use Tag Bucket files MyScale Pro will use the Tag Bucket files listed in the right hand pane to obtain the visual tag number for each Electronic ID If the Tag Bucket file s do not contain the Electronic ID MyScale Pro will use the visual tag numbers contained in the session file instead Adding a Tag Bucket File To add a new Tag Bucket file to the lis
9. Page 17 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Testing the read range For your SmartReader installation you need to determine the size of the EID tag read range If the read range is too small you need to take steps to improve it Page 18 You need to test the appropriate type of EID tag you will be using either HDX Half duplex and or FDX Full duplex To determine the size of your installation s SmartReader EID tag read range complete the following steps 1 2 4 5 Turn on the SmartReader Ensure the SmartReader is in set up mode by holding an EID tag in front of the SmartReader or by pressing the volume button Ifthe SmartReader beeps continuously it is in set up mode lf the SmartReader beeps once it is in operational mode Hold the EID tag in the best orientation in the animal handler near the SmartReader Antenna Panel The SmartReader should beep indicating it is reading the EID tag View from top ri Baa en ae ON ideal SmariReader ee read range 3 Pas em Ay E t ideal SmariReader a read range EID Tag r i best onentation r A ol r mh a T pe P e a p ks an a pares SmartReader 5 a _ _ direction Move the EID tag around to determine the size of the read range omartReader Is the read range indicated by the EID tag reads close to the ideal If yes then test with live animals by passing a small grou
10. 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 e BR600 RFID Panel Reader G03113 amp G0O3121 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 e BR1300 RFID Panel Reader G03113 amp G031424 Large Antenna Panel 1300 mm x 600 mm SmartReader with memory and re chargeable batteries Serial port DB9 for downloading collected information to a computer hand held device or Scale Page 1 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series USB adapter Recommended if scanning animals cattle and deer on the move If required multiple SmartReaders can operate in close proximity so long as they are setup to ensure all Electronic ID tags are read correctly Electronic ID tags The Gallagher SmartReader enables you to read both HDX Half Duplex and FDX B Full Duplex B Electronic ID tags HDX and FDX B Electronic ID tags operate differently and therefore have different applications Storage of SmartReader when not in use For optimal battery life Gallagher recommends that you store the SmartReader in a cool dry
11. Scanning Electronic ID tags 1 Begin scanning Electronic ID tags 2 Do you want to add the new tag reads to a new session If yes press the New Session button Go to step 3 For further details see Buttons p 4 Ilfno goto step 3 3 Continue until you have read all Electronic ID tags Record limit The SmartReader can store up to 20 000 15 digit Electronic ID numbers When the limit is reached the oldest recorded session will be removed to allow new records to be added The SmartReader will display FULL when the memory is full Finishing a scanning session Page 8 1 Turn off the SmartReader 2 Ifyou had external devices connected to the SmartReader disconnect them 3 On the SmartReader unscrew the Amphenol connector locking nut and disconnect the antenna cable 4 On the SmartReader replace the cap onto the Amphenol socket and tighten to protect from debris 5 Grasp the SmartReader on both sides and lift up until it clears the mounting bracket 6 Screw the Amphenol connector on the antenna cable into the Amphenol socket on the Antenna Panel and tighten the locking nut Note This helps keep the Amphenol connector free of dust and debris 7 For information on downloading data from the SmartReader to your computer see MyScale Pro p 32 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual SmartReader power options Charging internal batteries The SmartReader will not operate with the battery cha
12. This can SESSION be changed once the session files have been transferred to the computer A two digit number Used to uniquely identify 01 sessions that are transferred to the computer 02 etc at the same time Note There is a space between the date and the time and between the time and the title Examples of valid formats The following are examples of valid Scale session file names 2010 03 26 15 21 Session0l1 Page 43 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 2003503720 L132 Sess rOn ADOS RAG 1o Z2 Geson Session file structure Page 44 MyScale Pro creates session files in a comma separated values CSV format This means that within each record of the session file fields are separated from each other by a comma Each of the session files in your MyScale folder will have a CSV file extension Note MyScale Pro requires files to be in CSV format if you want to transfer them to a Gallagher Scale How session files are created Each time you transfer a session to the computer MyScale Pro creates a new session file Session files are saved into the Reader lt product gt sub folder under the MyScale folder How this works To understand how this works e The session file name includes the computer s date and time of the transfer e The file name is always in the same format for example 2010 03 26 15 30 Sessi10n0 lor 2010 02 26 15 29 Sessi0n0Z See Naming format for session files p 43 Gallagher Sma
13. area 15 to 25 C out of direct sunlight Charge the battery completely before storage as the battery may lose capacity if left empty for a period of time Configurator The Configurator is a software program provided with the SmartReader BR Series Use it to alter settings and to diagnose performance problems in the installed SmartReader The Configurator is for advanced users and should be used with care as altering settings affects the operation of the SmartReader The Configurator software is automatically installed with the MyScale Pro software MyScale Pro The MyScale Pro software enables you to transfer Electronic ID tag numbers stored in the SmartReader memory from the SmartReader to a computer Note The SmartReader does not need to be connected to the panel for this activity With MyScale Pro you can perform the following functions e Transfer sessions from the SmartReader e Change session file names e View and edit sessions e Print sessions e Create long term record storage using MyScale Pro to backup information from the SmartReader Page 2 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual USER INFORMATION SmartReader user interface Rotary Dial Reset Counter button Bargraph RESET COUNTER VOLUME NEW MEMORY SESSION Reader New Session button Display Volume button Rotary dial The following table describes the three modes of the rotary dial Description The SmartReader is OFF The S
14. interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 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 To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This radio transmitter IC 7369A G03111 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 Antenna Types BR600 Small Antenna Panel G03121 BR1300 Large Antenna Panel G031424 Sheep Auto Drafter Antenna Panel G05714 Page 73 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipmen
15. is loose leaf and does not have a number stamped on it the number 1234567 can be used or leave the field blank Your Phone No including area code Only enter the digits no spaces dashes or brackets You can enter up to 12 digits Sale Date Today s date will display To select a different date click on the triangle next to the date and select the sale date from the calendar that displays Click the right or left arrow buttons to change the month Click on the day to select it December 7004 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 2 4 E 7 9 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 2d ef 20 29 30 J Today 1071272004 Note You cannot select a future date If you want to open your web browser and display the NLIS web page after clicking Finish check the Launch Web Browser checkbox The file created for this transaction can be sent to NLIS by logging on to the site from this web page Click on Finish A text file for this transaction is created and placed in an NLIS Transaction Files sub folder of the MyScale folder The name of the file is the unique Page 49 User Manual Page 50 12 13 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series vendor declaration number EU Vendor Number followed by the sale date current time and phone number of the seller for the particular transaction A window displays confirming the name and location of the NLIS transaction file MyScale Pro Lud i 1 Your NLIS Transaction File a123456_1012040
16. mounting kit 4x Washers M8 x 21 mm flat Stainless steel 4x Bolt M8 x 70mm HEX Stainless steel 4x Nut M8 HEX Stainless steel 4x Screw Wood TEK 14 x 10 90mm 4x Screw Wood TEK 14x10 65mm Notes on locating the Antenna Panel Gallagher recommends the following when installing the SmartReader Antenna Panel The Antenna Panel can be mounted onto metal pipe or wood work of the animal handler but not solid steel handler walls The edges of the Antenna Panel contain the antenna windings This means that when the Antenna Panel is mounted vertical bars should be kept away from the vertical edges of the Antenna Panel and horizontal bars should be kept away from the horizontal edges of the Antenna Panel Considerations The position of the Antenna Panel installation depends on the type and size of the animals to be scanned and the size of Antenna Panel to be installed Gallagher recommends you mount the Antenna Panel temporarily while you determine the most appropriate position Mounting the Antenna Panel on a metal animal handler can alter the read range of the SmartReader Gallagher recommends that the SmartReader is mounted on wood or spaced pipework Multiple SmartReaders can be installed in close proximity to each other so long as they are synchronised to ensure conflicts do not occur between SmartReaders For further details see Installing multiple SmartReaders p 25 Page 13 User Manual Procedure 1
17. saved and the path where the file is found will be displayed The check box Copy the path to the clipboard for me is checked by default This will enable you to Copy the path into the web site without having to Browse for the file Click OK If you have left the check box Open CLTS website on finish checked the CLTS website www clia livestock ca will open in your web browser Login using your CCIA username and password then follow the on screen instructions to upload the file you have created This requires Internet Explorer version 4 0 or higher If you do not already have it you can download and install Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com windows ie downloads default asp Page 57 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Creating a CCIA Import file Page 58 Follow these steps to create a CCIA Import file i Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens See Creating a CCIA transaction file p 53 The following screen is displayed MyScale CCIA Utility Import transaction details Destination Account NAMOAUET2 Date of Import 21 08 2009 12 03 05 p m Oe Open CLTS website on finish 2 animals selected Enter the Destination Account code of where the animals are being imported to maximum 20 characters numeric or uppercase This code is retained in this field once it has been entered for the firs
18. to communicate with all other SmartReaders to enable the antenna panel to be switched on and off at the appropriate times to ensure both Electronic ID tags can be read For additional information about tags see Electronic ID tags p 2 e If you have two SmartReaders to install you may use either wired or wireless installation The wired option is the preferred option for the greatest reliability e If you have more than two SmartReaders you must use wired installation Wireless installation Note This option is applicable if you are installing two SmartReaders Once you have installed both SmartReaders you need to change the following settings in the SmartReader via the Configurator program on your computer Procedure 1 Connect the SmartReader to a computer Refer to Connect the Electronic Controller to a computer p 19 2 Open the Configurator software Refer to Open Configurator software p 20 3 Click The SmartReader current settings are transferred to the Configurator and displayed 4 Set the Synchronisation Wireless option to On Synchronisation Wired On Off Wireless On Ott Wired Phase Sync Invert On Off Monitor Wired Sync Loss Off Beep Flash Both Click to copy the changes down to the SmartReader Repeat for the second SmartReader TEE i Page 25 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Wired installation e Applicable if you are installing more than two SmartReaders e Applic
19. to communicate with the SmartReader Did MyScale Pro connect to the SmartReader Ilfyes the transfer of sessions from the SmartReader to the computer begins immediately Go to step 3 Note If there are no sessions to transfer a message is displayed To return to the Main menu click Back If no MyScale Pro informs you of the connection problem See SmartReader connection status p 39 Page 41 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 3 Once the transfer is finished click Next to review the session file names i MyScale Pro About MyScale Pro Download finished Sessions 4 4 Gallagher SmarReader connected and on line Reviewing SmartReader session file names Page 42 Once the session files have been transferred from the SmartReader to the computer the following window displays with the session file names listed Note If the connection between the SmartReader and the computer is broken during the transfer process only completely transferred sessions are displayed You will need to reconnect the cable and restart the transfer process 4i MyScale Pro A total of 14014 tag numbers recorded during 6 sessions have been About Myscale Pro transterred from the Gallagher SriartAeader and are stored on this PC in the following files 2006 06 16 13 43 SessionUS csv 4006 06 16 13 43 Sessioni csv 2006 06 16 13 43 Session05 csv 2006 06 16 13 43 Sessionlb csv 2006 06 16 13 43 SessionO csv 2006
20. 06 16 13 43 SessionOe cay To change a filename click the Explorer button The following options are now available to the user e Accept the generated session file names e Change the generated session file names To accept the generated session file name The displayed session file names are accepted and saved on your computer in the Reader lt product gt sub folder under the MyScale folder The Main menu displays To change the generated session file names Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 1 Click Explorer A Windows Explorer window opens listing all sessions in the Reader lt product gt folder 2 Change the individual file names as required using the normal Windows methods Session files Overview Session files are created and saved to your computer whenever sessions are transferred from the SmartReader The following sections describe what you need to know about session files when working with them on your computer or when transferring them from the SmartReader Session files are saved into the Reader lt product gt sub folder under the MyScale folder Note Once the sessions are successfully transferred to the computer they are deleted from the SmartReader Naming format for session files Each Scale session file name created by MyScale Pro has the following format YYYY MM bDD Ah mm TLICENN CoV Example 2 digit hour in 24 hour format Session name Defaults to SESSION
21. 932_654654654 txt has been created It can be Found in C Documents and Settings gregwiDesktopiMyScaletNLIS Transaction Filesi Copy the path to the clipboard For me Pee Check Copy the path to the clipboard for me if you want to copy the path to your NLIS transaction file to the clipboard This lets you use the paste command Ctrl V in your web browser to copy the path to the text box on the NLIS website page where you select the transaction file to upload The option you select checked or unchecked will display again the next time you use the NLIS Utility Note If you use the copy command again in this or any other application the contents of the clipboard will be overwritten Click on OK If you chose to open the NLIS web page i e Launch Web Browser was checked in the Transaction details window your web browser opens and displays the NLIS web page www nlis mla com au Follow the instructions provided by NLIS to logon to the site and upload your transaction file Notes For deceased cattle e Enter DECEASED in the Buyer PIC box If selling outside of the EU and PIC of purchaser is unknown e Enter AAAAAAA Every effort must be made to identify the purchaser before using this option For transfer with an unknown national vendor declaration number NVD or if your NVD is loose leaf and does not have a number stamped on it e Enter 1234567 in the EU NVD box or leave it blank Gallagher SmartRea
22. Extension cable is run so it can not be damaged or tripped over e Protect the Extension cable from damage from the environment animals people or weather Avoid mounting the Extension cable in wet areas e The extension cable length is 4 m Procedure 1 Determine the location of the SmartReader based on the above considerations 2 Using the supplied metal tek screws attach the mounting bracket to a solid mounting location using at least two of the holes in the mounting bracket The two sets of two holes allows for installation on horizontal or vertical pipe work Mount this side to post 3 Run the Extension cable from the SmartReader to the Antenna Panel along the proposed path and temporarily fasten the cable in place 4 Ensure the SmartReader is turned off Page 64 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 5 On the Antenna Panel unscrew the Amphenol connector locking nut from the Amphenol socket and pull it down to unplug from the Antenna Panel _ Mounting lt bracket Ty Amphenol socket Pal cc Unscrew Amphenol connector 6 Connect the Extension cable to the Amphenol connector and tighten 7 Mount the SmartReader on the mounting bracket by grasping the SmartReader on both sides and slide the back handle onto the mounting bracket Antenna Panel SmartReader Mounting bracket 8 Connect the Extension cable to the Amphenol socket on the side of the SmartReader and tighten the loc
23. For a Gallagher Smartscale this would be in the Setup menu under Communications set the relevant port to EID Standard 3 Check that the power light on the adaptor has illuminated 4 Turn on the reader Once powered up the Bluetooth should connect automatically an d can be confirmed by a blue LED on the RS232 adaptor 5 Tag data will automatically be sent to the Scale Notes The wireless connection should be effective to a range of at least ten metres The Power LED illuminates when power is supplied to the adaptor The Bluetooth light flashes when a wireless connection is active The Mode LED middle LED only illuminates during configuration Pairing the RS 232 Adaptor with your reader The RS 232 Adaptor must be paired with your individual SmartReader i e the adaptor must be uniquely identified by your reader Page 66 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual This is achieved by assigning your SmartReader MAC address to the adaptor Other Bluetooth devices including other readers working in the immediate area will then be of no concern to your operation The pairing process must be carried out by your Gallagher distributor If you have received the Bluetooth adaptor with your reader the pairing should already be in effect If not take your reader and your adaptor to your nearest distributor for pairing Bluetooth USB Adaptor Introduction A Bluetooth USB adaptor is available from yo
24. Reader BR Series User Manual Testing the SmartReader EID tag read range The SmartReader EID tag read range should be tested to ensure the animals passing through the animal handler are accurately and reliably identified The SmartReader generates a balloon shaped read range see diagram next page within which EID tags are read reliably The size of the read range for individual installations should be the width of the animal handler The SmartReader EID tag read range for a particular installation is tested using the built in set up mode in the SmartReader This set up mode changes how often the SmartReader beeps to confirm a tag read from only on first read to every read This enables you to easily test the SmartReader EID tag read range using the same tag The section Testing the read range p 17 describes how to complete an initial test on the SmartReader EID tag read range for your SmartReader installation For more advanced testing see Advanced EID tag read range testing p 19 Note The SmartReader is shipped in Setup mode Accessing and exiting Setup mode To swap the SmartReader from Setup mode to Operational mode or the reverse complete the following steps 1 Turn the SmartReader on 2 Press and hold the Volume button 3 Turn the SmartReader off When you turn the SmartReader back on again the SmartReader will have swapped to the other mode Note Prior to use ensure the SmartReader volume is on
25. able To connect the SmartReader to a computer by cable complete the following steps 1 Plug the supplied reader to RS 232 cable into the SmartReader 2 Plug the other end into the serial port on your computer Notes If your computer does not have a serial port use the supplied RS 232 to USB adaptor to connect to a USB port on the computer Connection via Bluetooth does not work for MyScale Pro To Start MyScale Pro Double click the MyScale Pro icon on the desktop 4 MyScale Pro Alternatively You can start MyScale Pro from the Windows Start menu 1 Click on the Windows Start button 2 Select All Programs Windows XP or Programs Windows 2000 3 Select MyScale A Clickon MySecale Pro Closing MyScale Pro To close MyScale Pro Click on the button or on the l amp i at the top right of the window Note It is recommended that you close MyScale Pro when it is not in use this will enable the serial port to be available to other programs Page 37 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series MyScale Pro main menu Page 38 The list of hardware selected during installation determines what menu options display on the MyScale Pro Main menu If other hardware is connected to MyScale Pro the associated menu options are also added to the Main menu All added menu options remain on the Main menu once added however MyScale Pro checks each time to determine if the selected option is applicable to the conn
26. able for two SmartReader installations where greater reliability is required and it is practical to run the required cables Once you have installed the SmartReaders you need to change the following settings in the SmartReader via the Configurator program on your computer Procedure 1 Connect the SmartReader to a computer See Connect the SmartReader to a computer p 19 2 Open the Configurator software See Open Configurator software p 20 3 Click L Bet Settings The SmartReader current settings are transferred to the Configurator and displayed 4 Set the Synchronisation Wired option to On Synchronisation Wired On OF Wireless On Ort Wired Phase Syne Invert On mii Monitor Wired Sync Loss Ott Beep Flash Both 5 Click to copy the changes down to the SmartReader 6 Repeat for all other SmartReaders Page 26 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Cabling requirements for connecting SmartReaders During the wired installation you need to connect all SmartReaders together using the following connectors i SYNC ync 6 TX out of SmartReader ji SYNC Ground RTS 7 RX into SmartReader CTS 8 i Filter AC Ground 9 Ground SYNC The sync cabling is not supplied by Gallagher you are expected to have a custom cable made to suit the individual installation COMs DB9 DBS SmartReader Sync Ground P Po Sync COMs pepo DB9 DBS omartReader Sync Ground P _
27. ale Pro on your desktop select Yes in the check box and click Finish Click Exit to close the installer Page 35 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Installing over a previous version Ensure you install the most recent version of MyScale Pro each time you purchase new hardware from Gallagher The InstallShield Wizard detects if you already have a version of MyScale Pro installed on your computer This will automatically be updated with this later version of the software Note Updating this version of MyScale Pro will retain the data previously recorded and still enable full access to view and edit To manually start the installation complete the following steps e Select Run from the Windows Start menu e Type d setup where d is your CD Drive e Click OK Connecting the SmartReader to the computer Page 36 In order to view or alter settings on the SmartReader you need to establish a connection between the SmartReader and the computer To connect the SmartReader to a computer complete the following steps 1 Plug the supplied COM cable RS 232 to RS 232 into the RS 232 port on the SmartReader 2 Plug the other end into the serial port on your computer Note If your computer does not have a serial port use the supplied RS 232 to USB adaptor to connect to a USB port on the computer Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Starting MyScale Pro Connecting the SmartReader to the computer by c
28. ansaction file types Types of CCIA transaction files you can create are CCIA transaction file type Used to indicate Animal Birthdate the actual birth date or first day of calving applied to single tag or a tag range of animals Animal Exported if animals have been moved outside the Canadian border Animal Imported if animals have been brought from outside the Canadian border into Canada Move into Inventory if animals have been moved into your inventory from the inventory of another party Move out of Inventory any animals that have been moved out of your inventory into the inventory of another party Animal Retired or Slaughtered any animals that have been slaughtered or died within the Canadian borders to be reported at point of slaughter Animal Sighted an arbitrary sighting of a CCIA tag number on an animal Page 52 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Creating a CCIA transaction file To create a CCIA transaction file follow these steps 1 From the MyScale Pro main menu select Create CCIA file and click Next The following screen displays 3 MyScale CCIA Utility These are the files located in your blys cale folder Select the session containing the animals you wish to sell or transter U01 01 01 17 30 Trait Custom csv OU04 06 23 14 07 WFE 02 SCAM csv 2005 03 08 05 00 Milking 1 csv U06 Ob 15 06 10 SessionUd csv 2007 06 13 13 28 AUTO 1ocsv eU0 Ud 17 14 05 Sessioni csv c 005 07 29 13 42
29. arch E Folders Ez Address C Documents and Settings user Desktop MyScale x amp 2009 08 13 09 12 GROUP1 CS fz 2009 09 23 12 31 GROUP2 CSV k21 2010 08 31 16 14 SAMPLE CSV EN 2010 09 03 09 11 SAMPLE CSY 2010 09 03 14 12 NEWBORN CSV B My Documents 4 My Computer E a My Network Places Recycle Bin O MyScale Page 40 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual To open a csv file that is in Explorer click and hold on the name of the file that you wish to open and drag it into any area in the MyScale Editor window When you drop a file onto the MyScale Editor the file opens Transfer sessions from SmartReader to computer This option transfers sessions from the SmartReader to the computer Before you begin Procedure Connect the SmartReader to the computer See Connect the SmartReader to a computer p 19 Notes 1 Once the sessions have been successfully transferred to the computer they are deleted from the SmartReader Only closed sessions are transferred to the computer Close the current session by turning off the SmartReader or pressing the New Session button If the connection between the SmartReader and the computer is broken during the transfer process only completely transferred sessions are displayed You will need to reconnect the cable and restart the transfer process Select the Transfer sessions from reader to computer option and click Next MyScale Pro attempts
30. connection between the readers refer to Dual Reader Wired Installation Fora Bluetooth connection between the readers refer to Dual Reader Wireless Installation p 31 2 Turn the Primary SmartReader on 3 Ifthe Dual Readers are connected to a PC laptop open the Configurator software See Open Configurator software p 20 4 The Dual Reader mode is set to the default OFF Select Primary to set up the master SmartReader and then select Custom Wired or Bluetooth The Synchronisation settings default depending on your selection 5 Click The settings are transferred to the SmartReader 6 Click Lre 7 Unplug the first SmartReader master and connect to the other SmartReader slave Repeat from Step 2 to Step 7 to set up the Secondary SmartReader Refer to the Configurator Online Help Operational Settings Dual reader mode to set up the Operational Settings screen for the Primary and Secondary SmartReaders Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Dual Reader wired installation This section shows how to connect a master and slave SmartReader using a custom serial cable and how to establish a connection between the SmartReaders and the data collection device PC SmartTSi Weighscale Note You will need a simple custom serial cable in a Y configuration This cable is not supplied by Gallagher you are expected to have a custom cable made to suit your individual installation Procedure Custom Cab
31. ctronic ID tags The horizontal scale shows approximately 10 seconds viewing of the background noise The vertical scale shows the level of background noise The higher up the scale the more background noise and the more likely the tag read range will be reduced 2 Ifthe background noise level is high try turning off sources of electrical noise and re test Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Test read range 1 Press Newt gt The following window is displayed SmartReader Diagnostic Wizard 3 Check Tag Read Rate Step 1 Suspend an animal EID tag 600mm in front of the reader Make sure the tag base is parallel with the reader as shown in the diagram step 3 Click the Next button to view the read rate graph The reader will be autamatically set to continuous read whilst you are viewing The test results graph and automatically reset to current values afterwards allagher 45 2 Follow the window instructions to test the EID tag read range in your animal handler 3 Click Newt gt The following window is displayed SmartReader Diagnostic Wizard 4 Tag Read Rate Graph Tag Type Half Duplex HDX FullDuplex FDX allagher 45 lt Previous Hest gt Finish Note While this window is displayed the SmartReader is automatically set to continuously read The type of tag being read is shown at the bottom of the window Page 23 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series
32. der BR Series User Manual Sending the NLIS Transaction File To send the NLIS transaction file you can do either of the following e Copy the file to acd and post to Database Administrator Level 1 165 Walker St NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 e Access the NLIS Web Page www nlis mla com au with your NLIS provided password and follow instructions from there to upload the file directly onto the NLIS Database Website This requires Internet Explorer version 4 0 or higher If you do not already have it you can download and install Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com windows ie downloads default asp Page 51 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Using CCIA Transaction Files The Canadian Livestock Tracking System CLTS is run by the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency CCIA to track the movement of cattle into out of and throughout Canada If you take part in the CCIA scheme you are required to report changes in animal ownership and location to the CCIA authorities This information can be reported by uploading a file CCIA transaction file directly from MyScale Pro to the CCIA website You can specify the animals you want to include in the file You can create a CCIA transaction file if e you are a registered member of the CCIA program e you have bought sold or moved livestock to or from your farm e you have set the country code in MyScale Pro to USA Canada or French Canada CCIA tr
33. documentation Let me choose my own passkey oodd O Don t use a passkey Ey You should always use a passkey unless your device does not support one We recommend using a passkey that is 8 to 16 digits long The longer the passkey the more secure it will be 9 Select Let me choose my own passkey Enter 0000 four zeroes and click Next 10 Passkeys will be exchanged and the wizard completes Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard The Bluetooth device was successfully connected to your computer our computer and the device can communicate whenever they are near each other These are the COM serial ports assigned to your device Outgoing COM por COM4 Incoming COM por COMA To cloze this wizard click Finish 11 Click on Finish Note The Bluetooth connection should be effective to a range of at least ten metres Page 69 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series SPECIFICATIONS Small Antenna Panel Small Antenna Panel 3 kg Dimensions w x h x d 400 x 600 x 50 mm 50 mm _ 300 mm r mam e 50 mm 200 mm 610 mm 200 mm 84 mm 50 mm 8mm 400 mm gt Page 0 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Large Antenna Panel Large Antenna Panel 7 3 kg Dimensions w x h x d 600 x 1300 x 50 mm
34. e hardware that you have purchased Select as many iteme as you hawe Model 610 Model 700 Model 800 Model 810 Dairy cale Gallagher SmartA eader Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 10 11 12 13 14 Select the check box next to the hardware you have purchased and click Next The options you select determine what options are installed on the Main menu You are now given the option of storing the tutorials on your computer hard drive If installed the files will take approximately 40 MB of disk space MyScale Pro Setup Install Interactive Tutorials me The tutorials take approximately 40 MB of disk space IF you don t Po Pine 5 Install the tutorials they can still be run from the MyScale Pro CD wing Would you like to install the optional Interactie Tutornals 7 Yes install the tutorials No do not install the tutorials Note The tutorials include interactive lessons for MyScale Pro and demonstrations of the Model 800 Smartscale hardware Click Next The Setup Status window is displayed while the program files are installed on your computer If this computer does not have the USB to Serial Driver to support a USB to Serial cable should one be required a window displays Click Next to install the required USB to Serial Driver The driver files are installed on your computer Click Finish to complete the MyScale Pro installation To set up a shortcut to MySc
35. ected hardware Each group of hardware Scale DairyScale or Reader has its own tab on the menu which is only displayed if selected during install or connected to MyScale Pro If you connect other models of Gallagher Scales or new Gallagher products to the computer MyScale Pro dynamically updates available menu options Once these options are displayed they are always available lt P MyScale Pro SER Select an option below then click Nest About MySicale Pro A Scale Readers Localisation Copy sessions from scale to computer Open session files in MyScale Editor Copy session files from computer to scale Open MyScale Editor Update cross reference table in the scale Copy Trait tables to scale Email Trait sessions ahane The NLIS and CCIA options are only displayed when the country code is set to Australia and USA Canada or French Canada respectively To select an option click on the associated radio button and then click Next Whenever a list is displayed in the Main menu pressing the F5 key refreshes the list Each option is described in detail in the following sections of this manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual SmartReader connection status MyScale Pro checks that a valid connection between the computer and SmartReader exists each time a request is made to access the reader If text similar to the following is displayed Unable to connect to a Gallagher The c
36. el The battery charge levels display as follows UUUUUL Fully charged Partially charged Flat battery All bargraph lights are Some bargraph lights are No bargraph lights are constantly displayed constantly displayed displayed Note A warning will sound when one red bar is remaining Page 5 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Battery charging When the SmartReader is connected to a battery charger the bargraph displays the charging status Charging The battery level is indicated by the number of bars illuminated The flashing bars indicate that charging is occurring Note The battery charger controls the charging of the internal batteries and stops the charging once the batteries are fully charged Beeper volume Press the Volume button to change the beeper volume Volume ON Volume OFF UOUUUL Successful tag read If set in the Configurator each successful tag read triggers the bargraph to flash multiple times in an alternating pattern Page 6 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Using the SmartReader Configuring the SmartReader for use Each time you want to use the SmartReader you need to determine how you are going to use it This determines e what device to connect to the SmartReader and e what operating mode to set on the SmartReader Connecting external devices 1 Are you connecting the SmartReader to an external device Scale or Computer lf y
37. es go to step 2 lf no no setup is required 2 Connect the SmartReader to an external device a Ensure the SmartReader is turned OFF b Plug the supplied serial cable into the serial port on the SmartReader c Plug the other end into the device and set it up to receive the data Notes e If your computer does not have a serial port use the supplied DB9 to USB adaptor to connect to a USB port on the computer e If connecting to a Gallagher or Ruddweigh Scale connect the serial cable into COM Port 2 on the Scale and set the port to EID Standard in the Communications menu See your Scale manual for details Setting the operating mode 1 Do you want to save the Electronic ID tag number to the internal memory Ifyes turn the dialto Memory Go to next step Note Data is stored in the internal memory and is also sent out via the COM port in this mode Ifno turn the dial to ON Go to next step Note Data is sent out via the COM port but is not stored in the internal memory in this mode 2 Do you want to reset the counter to zero on the SmartReader Ifyes press the Reset Counter button Go to next step Ilfno goto next step 3 Do you want to add the new tag reads to the existing session Ilfyes end of procedure lf no press the New Session button Page User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Note A new session is always created when the SmartReader is turned off then on
38. f using the USB port supplied Connect the SmartReader to a computer 1 Ensure the SmartReader is turned OFF 2 Using the supplied serial cable connect the computer and the SmartReader a Connect one end of the serial cable into a COM port on your computer If required use the supplied DB9 to USB adapter to connect to the USB port on the computer b Connect the other end into the COM port on the SmartReader 3 Turn the dial to ON or MEMORY The SmartReader beeps twice Page 19 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Open Configurator software 1 Open the Configurator software Double click on the Configurator icon on the desktop Configurator OR a Click on the Windows Start button b Select All Programs or Programs c Select MyScale d Click on SmartReader Configurator 2 The Configurator application will start and should automatically detect the presence of a reader On the EID Reader Setup window click on the Advanced button Note If the reader does not connect select the appropriate COM port on The current settings for the connected SmartReader are displayed on the screen i Configuration Utility Program Reader Connection Tools Adwanced Help Connection cOM3 More Reset Reader Disconnect Get Settings Apply Settings Restore Defaults Settings Search Bluetooth Operational settings Read Mode Diagnostic ID Code Format Indica
39. g SmartReader session file NAMES ssecccsssecccesseceeeseceeeesceeseuecessuecesseeceesees 42 SESSION WC Sires ace rae nts E te ete E ieee he ate ehaeet 43 M s cale Sesso Edito rnana aeatane arate ot aeoea ONE 45 Creatine an NULIS Transaction FIle ssrin n E T 46 Usma CCIA Transaction Fle srie a T ie 52 ACCESSOVIES sooren an EERE EA 64 4 Metre Antenna Extension Cable Kitoeconiniirt rennin eE nia EENAA TE Ti 64 DCO eeaeee ae E aE EAE ET E A 66 OVE Vie Wearinga r A EN E cae ae taseaeeeds 66 Bluetoothi RS 22 Adapt Or oaa E TA EENE 66 Bluetoot USB ANG apt Ol unan aeni a ie a a a a a a ee 67 Specifications conair E EA E A 70 SMALAN enna PNE aeaa aa a a a a aes 70 Large Antenna Pone lonsntenne og awe stab a a T E 71 SM REIA o ee ere eee T E S 72 BATEY ar EET E in Rasa E N E N NO ENN 72 Battery charg GT sroin aai Standards enura E A Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 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 e The SmartReader e 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
40. is requires Internet Explorer version 4 0 or higher If you do not already have it you can download and install Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com windows ie downloads default asp Page 56 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Creating a CCIA Export file Follow these steps to create a CCIA Export file 1 Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens See Creating a CCIA transaction file p 53 The following screen is displayed t MyScale CCIA Utility Export transaction details Source Account NAMOA0ET 2 Date of Export 21 08 2009 v 11 55 57 a m Oe Open CLTS website on finish 2 animals selected Enter your Source Account code maximum 20 characters numeric or uppercase This code is retained in this field once it has been entered for the first time Note The CCIA issue an Account ID to each registered user You will need to be a registered member of the CCIA before entering this data Click the Date of Export drop down arrow to select the date of export and click on the up or down arrow to select the time Note A date later than the current date cannot be selected Enter optional information in the Comment field Check the Open CLTS wesite on finish if you want to open your web browser and display the CLTS website once the file has been created Click Finish The CCIA transaction file will be
41. isplayed t2 MyScale CCIA Utility Seles Retired slaughtered transaction details Source Account NAMO40GT 2 Date Retired 21 08 2009 12 33 29 p m OC Open CLTS website on finish 2 animals selected Enter the Source Account code for where the animals are being retired maximum 20 characters numeric or uppercase Notes The data is retained in this field once it has been entered for the first time The CCIA issue an Account ID to each registered user You will need to be a registered member of the CCIA to receive this code Click the Date Retired drop down arrow to select the date of movement and click on the up or down arrow to select the time Note A date later than the current date cannot be selected Enter optional information in the Comment field Check the Open CLTS website on finish if you want to open your web browser and display the CLTS website once the file has been created Click Finish The CCIA transaction file will be saved and the path where the file is found will be displayed The check box Copy the path to the clipboard for me is checked by default This will enable you to Copy the path into the web site without having to Browse for the file Click OK If you have left the check box Open CLTS website on finish checked the CLTS website www clia livestock ca will open in your web browser Login using your CCIA username and password then follow the on screen instructions to up
42. izard Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Welcome to the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Before proceeding refer to the Bluetooth section of the device documentation Then set up your device so that your computer can find it Turm it on Make it discoverable visible Give it a name optional Press the button on the bottom of the device Keyboards and mice only Ey Add only Bluetooth devices that you trust 5 Populate the My device is set up and ready to be found check box 6 Turn on your SmartReader A panel reader will constantly scan for a connecting computer 7 Click Next on the Wizard The following window will be displayed Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Select the Bluetooth device that you want to add GGL_PANEL K3 GGL HRZ New device New device Nokiasbo0N 6 Hew device j IF You don t see the device that pou want bo add make sure that it is turned on Follow the setup instructions that came with the device and then click Search Again search Again Page 68 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual GGL_PANEL 8 Double click on iers The following window will be displayed Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Do pou need a passkey to add your device To answer this question refer to the Bluetooth section of the documentation that came with pour device fF the documentation species a passkey use that one O Choose a passkey for me O Use the passkey found in the
43. king nut Antenna socket External power supply socket I RS 232 Wired Sync Connection 9 Once the Extension cable location is finalised attach the cable permanently using cable ties The SmartReader is now ready to use Page 65 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series OPTIONAL Overview The SmartReader BR and R series come with Bluetooth installed for communications between the SmartReader and a Scale or a SmartReader and a computer For communications between a SmartReader and a computer a Bluetooth USB adaptor will need to be purchased if the computer is not already Bluetooth enabled In addition the computer will need to be running Windows XP or later Bluetooth RS 232 Adaptor Compatibility This Bluetooth device should work with Scales that have power to pin 9 on the serial port In this configuration a power supply is not required and is not supplied with the RS 232 adaptor Power is expected to be provided from pin 9 of the RS 232 port to the adaptor from the Scale When the RS 232 Bluetooth adaptor is powered from the Scale the slide switch on the side should be set to the PoRI position sometimes represented by this symbol 4 Setting up the Bluetooth RS 232 Adaptor 1 Plug the RS 232 adaptor into the serial port on the side of the Scale using the small serial cable that comes with the adaptor 2 Power up and configure the Scale to receive data on that serial port
44. lation Wireless This section describes how to connect a master and slave SmartReader using the Bluetooth module and how to establish a connection between the SmartReaders and the data collection device PC SmartTSi Weighscale Note A standard serial cable will be required for this configuration so the Primary tag data tags read at both master and slave readers can be transported to the data collection device 1 Plug the supplied reader to RS 232 cable into the serial port on your data collection device 2 Plug the other end into the master SmartReader Note If your computer does not have a serial port use the supplied RS 232 to USB adaptor to connect to a USB port on the computer 3 Return to Step 2 of Dual Reader Mode to complete the installation process When Wireless Sync is used there is no need for custom cables Master mode Bluetooth reader firmware vSR1 08 or later is needed to allow the slave reader tag data to be communicated over Bluetooth to the master reader It does not matter which reader is set up as Bluetooth master or slave so long as the Bluetooth link establishes itself automatically when the two readers are powered up and the tag data can be communicated The following diagram shows the Dual Reader Wireless configuration Data Collection Device Primary Reader Master or Slave N Standard RS 232 Extension cable RorBR Bluetooth Data Wireless Sync Seconda
45. le Plug the supplied reader to RS 232 cable into the serial port on your data collection device Plug the other end into the Female plug on the custom serial cable Plug the Male plugs of the custom serial cable into the master and slave SmartReaders Note If your computer does not have a serial port use the supplied RS 232 to USB adaptor to connect to a USB port on the computer Return to Step 2 of Dual Reader Mode to complete the installation process for Dual Readers The master reader has two two cables entering the single male DB9 serial connector One cable carries the Incoming Secondary Tag Data pin 3 and Ground pin 5 This cable crosses pin 3 to pin 2 between the master and slave readers and terminates with a Male DB9 connector suitable for connecting to the slave reader The other cable carries the Outgoing Primary Tag Data pin 2 and Ground pin 5 This cable goes from the master reader to terminate with a Female DB9 connector suitable for connecting to the data collection device SmartTSi Weighscale or PC Page 29 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series The following diagram shows the Dual Reader Wired configuration Data Collection Device Standard R 232 Extension cable Secondary Reader e Wired sync is achieved by a separate cable as outlined in Cabling requirements for connecting SmartReaders Page 30 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Dual Reader wireless instal
46. licking Finish Page 39 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series e Dragging and Dropping from MS Explorer With MyScale Editor open you can open session files by 1 Select File gt Open The Open file window displays Sessions from your Ruddweigh SmartScale will be listed 2 If using a Gallagher SmartReader select the folder applicable to the product you are using e g for a SmartReader HR3 select the Reader Handheld folder For a SmartReader BR Series select Reader Panel folder Look in O MyScale O ar Ee file NLIS Transaction Files Reader Handheld Reader Panel Files of type All files Ww Note If there are no session files in the selected MyScale folder you need to transfer sessions from the Scale or SmartReader to the computer If you want to then click on the file to select it and click Open file open several session hold down the Ctrl key and click on each file files Each selected file is highlighted Click Open open a block of click on the first file in the block Hold down the Shift session files key and click on the last file in the block All files between the first and the last are highlighted If you are using Microsoft Explorer to view the files in your MyScale Folder and have the MyScale Editor open at the same time your screen may look like this E MyScale Session Editor MyScale File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q sack QJ S pP Se
47. load the file you have created This requires Internet Explorer version 4 0 or higher If you do not already have it you can download and install Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com windows ie downloads default asp Page 61 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Creating a CCIA Sighted file Follow these steps to create a CCIA Sighted file Page 62 1 Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens See Creating a CCIA transaction file p 53 The following screen is displayed t2 MyScale CCIA Utility Seles Sighted transaction details Source Premise PAGADO 089 Date of Sighting 2170872009 Ww 12 47 11 p m Be Open CLTS website on finish 2 animals selected Enter the Source Account and Source Premise of the animals destination maximum 20 characters numeric or uppercase Notes The data is retained in these fields once it has been entered for the first time The CCIA issue an Account ID and Premise ID to each registered user You will need to be a registered member of the CCIA to receive this code Click the Date of Sighting drop down arrow to select the date of the sighting and click on the up or down arrow to select the time Note A date later than the current date cannot be selected Enter optional information in the Comment field Check the Open CLTS website on finish if you want to open your web
48. mals The SmartReader may need to be taken away from the Antenna Panel location to charge the internal batteries and to download the Electronic ID data to a computer SmartReader Kit The SmartReader kit contains the following components BR Series SmartReader with internal batteries Battery Charger MyScale Pro CD Instruction Manual this manual Cables Short serial cable DB9 to DB9 Long serial cable DB9 to DB9 DB9 to USB adapter External battery cable red and black Mains power cord Battery Charger Page 15 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Connecting the SmartReader to the Antenna Panel For information on using the 4 Metre Antenna Extension Cable Kit see 4 Metre Antenna Extension Cable Kit p 64 1 Ensure the SmartReader is turned off 2 Onthe Antenna Panel unscrew the Amphenol connector locking nut from the Amphenol socket and pull it down to unplug from the Antenna Panel _ Mounting lt bracket Ty Tn Unscrew Remove 3 Mount the SmartReader on the mounting bracket by grasping the SmartReader on both sides and slide the back handle onto the mounting bracket Amphenol socket Amphenol connector J Antenna Panel SmartReader Mounting bracket 4 Connect the antenna cable to the SmartReader and tighten the locking nut Antenna socket External power supply socket Wired Sync Connection Page 16 Gallagher Smart
49. martReader is ON The scanned Electronic ID data is sent out the Serial port DB9 The data can then be captured by an external device such as a Scale or Computer Note Data is not stored in the internal memory MEMORY The SmartReader is ON The scanned Electronic ID data is e saved to the internal memory and e sent out via the Serial port DB9 on the SmartReader The data can then be captured by an external device such as a Scale or Computer Page 3 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Buttons The following table describes the function of each button Button Function Reset Counter Only operational when the SmartReader is in ON mode Press the Reset Counter button to reset the counter on the SmartReader Only operational when the SmartReader is in MEMORY mode Press the New Session button to create a new session on theSmartReader and add all new Electronic ID tag reads to this session All previous sessions are maintained until they are downloaded to the computer via MyScale Pro A new session is created each time the SmartReader is turned on There are three volume modes on the SmartReader 1 Flash and beep every read Default factory setting 2 Flash and beep once 3 Volume Off To change the volume mode on the SmartReader while it is operating press the Volume button once for each mode Pressing the volume button will cycle through the 3 modes Note Warning beeps low battery warning e
50. nan aa ER 9 Installation ocassion E TTE TE T a 12 Connecting the SmartReader batterits sosinricesrii ria AAAA 12 Mounting tNeAntenna PAN Cl hesesrsunimo rna a ee eee 13 WIOUTITING the SmMmarntREIdE iaae ea TA TAAR 15 Testing the SmartReader EID tag read range ccccccssecccseceecesscecceseceeeecessueeceseeeceseees 17 Advanced Electronic ID tag read range testing csccccsssccccesseeccesececeeeceseenceesaeeeeseees 19 Advanced Electronic ID tag read range testing ccccccsssccceesscecceseceeeeecesseeceeseeeeeeees 24 Installing multiple SmartReaders ccccsccsceccscccceccsceccsccccsccscecceccececcucccceccsceccssesceccececces 25 Wireless installatiONuimaanmisorienirar nn aT E EA 25 WV IRC CUTS Cel Wel tO sernir nrn a T A E O E AO T A E O 26 Cabling requirements for connecting SmartReaders cccssecccssccceeeseeeceeceseeececeeaeees 27 Du ualR ader Mode csabai aE A T a E 28 D l Reader wired instalation earen A ENANTO 29 Dual Reader wireless installation casinon na a ai 31 MyScal PrO aciionou etea aE eaaa ae ONES 32 NEF OGWCUION saei E E E EENE 32 a Eee Eaa a AI E EE E EIEE T E E AE E E E E T EET E E EE EST 32 Starine IVI SCAG Pr Onadan ake cared ied N eae ese ae a 37 TOS IEE VIN C Ae Pr O E sa co eieanceae no E A 37 NIN SG ANC PPO Pid MENG MU batote siezaceanter cetaceans E E A T A 38 Transfer sessions from SmartReader tO computer cesecccesseccceeseeccesececeeeceseeneeeeeees 41 Reviewin
51. ndow displays Configuration Utility Gallagher SmartRead Program Reader Connection Tools Advanced Help Connection Settings Operational settings Panel Settings ID Code Format Bluetooth Communication Settings Diagnostic Input Start stats Clear stats Charger Supply Reader Diagnostic Wizard HDX FD Good reads Good reads Bad Reads Bad Reads Tuning M Noise Level ri Setting Wired Sync Status This may take up to 30 seconds to show confirmation status SmartReader Diagnostic Wizard 1 Check Background Noise Level Click the Next button to view the Background Noise graph The SmartReader is automatically configured not to detect tags whilst you are viewing the graph When you close or move on from the graph the SmartReader will automatically be reset to the current settings Page 21 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Assessing background noise Page 22 With this window displayed SmartReader hears background electrical noise like that generated by computers mobile phones and electrical generators for example in the frequency band that the Electronic ID tags work in This background noise can interfere with the reading of the Electronic ID tags 1 Press Newt gt The following window is displayed Click Next button when ready to proceed to the tag read rate test Note While this window is displayed the SmartReader will not read Ele
52. omputer has tried to connect to Reader the SmartReader and has been unable Ensure that your Gallagher reader is connected to the computer and switched on Attempting to communicate with the The computer is attempting to connect reader Please wait to the SmartReader to connect The Gallagher SmartReader memory A valid connection with the does not contain any session records SmartReader exists but there are no sessions on the SmartReader to transfer to the computer Gallagher SmartReader connected and The computer and SmartReader are correctly connected The download of sessions begins automatically Note Only closed sessions are copied to the computer The current session is not copied Opening MyScale Editor There are two options for opening the MyScale Editor Open session files in MyScale Editor This option allows you to open session files in the MyScale Editor Files can then be viewed or altered Open MyScale Editor This option allows you to open the MyScale Editor without having to open a session file Opening session files in MyScale Editor With the MyScale Editor closed you can open session files in any of the following ways Selecting Open session files in MyScale Editor option on the MyScale Pro Main menu Checking Upen session files with the MyScale editor after downloading onthe window that displays after transferring sessions from the Scale or SmartReader to the computer and then c
53. ot charged Low voltage shutdown Page 10 When the battery charge for the battery providing power to the SmartReader drops to below one bar the low battery beep sounds four beeps to indicate the battery has low voltage This will continue regularly until the battery level becomes critical or until you charge the battery This applies for both the internal and external if connected batteries When the battery charge for the battery providing power to the SmartReader drops to a critical level the SmartReader shuts down During the shut down process the low battery beep sounds four beeps and the display shows BATT The critical level occurs when the battery voltage drops below 11 5 volts Replace the external battery or recharge the internal batteries For further information on connecting an external 12 volt battery see Connecting to an external 12 volt battery p 10 Note This warning sounds regardless of the volume level setting Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual High voltage shutdown If the power source to the SmartReader provides a voltage greater than 16 V the SmartReader automatically shuts down to protect the electronics The display shows VOLT while shutting down For additional information see Display p 5 Page 11 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series INSTALLATION Connecting the SmartReader batteries Page 12 During factory assembly two batteries are installed in the SmartReade
54. oving drop down arrow to select the date of movement and click on the up or down arrow to select the time Note A date later than the current date cannot be selected Enter optional information in the Comment field Check the Open CLTS website on finish if you want to open your web browser and display the CLTS website once the file has been created Click Finish The CCIA transaction file will be saved and the path where the file is found will be displayed The check box Copy the path to the clipboard for me is checked by default This will enable you to Copy the path into the web site without having to Browse for the file Click OK If you have left the check box Open CLTS website on finish checked the CLTS website www clia livestock ca will open in your web browser Login using your CCIA username and password then follow the on screen instructions to upload the file you have created This requires Internet Explorer version 4 0 or higher If you do not already have it you can download and install Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com windows ie downloads default asp Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Creating a CCIA Retired Slaughtered file Follow these steps to create a CCIA Retired Slaughtered file 1 Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens See Creating a CCIA transaction file p 53 The following screen is d
55. p of animals through the animal handler and reading their Electronic ID tags fno see Investigating SmartReader read range issues p 18 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Investigating SmartReader read range issues If the EID tag read range on your SmartReader installation is not adequate check the following e The SmartReader is turned on and connected to the Antenna Panel e The EID tag is functional and is in the correct orientation for testing e The Battery Charger is disconnected from the SmartReader e The battery charge level indicator shows two or more bars Re test the read range by passing a small group of animals through the animal handler and reading their Electronic ID tags If the SmartReader read range is still not adequate complete the advanced testing and contact your Gallagher representative see Advanced Electronic ID tag read range testing p 19 Advanced Electronic ID tag read range testing If an adequate EID Tag read range is not achieved during the initial testing use the following advanced testing procedures Install the Configurator software utility prior to starting the advanced Electronic ID tag read range testing The Configurator software utility is automatically installed with the MyScale Pro software You will need the following items at the animal handler e A Laptop computer with either a serial DB9 or USB port e A Serial cable supplied e The Serial to USB cable i
56. r These batteries are not connected to the SmartReader to preserve the battery prior to first use Once you are ready to use the SmartReader for the first time it is necessary to connect the batteries You do not need to disconnect the batteries again 1 Ona soft cloth lay the SmartReader on its front 2 Using a posi drive screw driver remove the screws holding the lower back panel of the SmartReader x Remove the lower back panel Remove the foam spacer between the batteries and retain Stand each battery up Oy o ae Oe Connect the battery leads Connect the longer leads to the left hand battery Connect the Red lead to the red terminal Connect the Black lead to the black terminal 7 Lay down the batteries with the Terminals to the top of the box and The battery tops towards the connectors Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 10 11 Note Take care not to damage the terminals when replacing the batteries Refit the foam spacer between the two batteries Note This foam stops the batteries moving and damaging the terminals Replace the lower back panel Replace the 4 posi drive screws and tighten Charge the internal batteries to ensure they are fully charged ready for use See Charging internal batteries p 9 Mounting the Antenna Panel Antenna Panel Kit The Antenna Panel kit contains the following components Antenna Panel Mounting instructions Antenna Panel
57. rger connected To charge the internal batteries in the SmartReader complete the following steps 1 Check the input voltage on the battery charger is correctly set 110 or 230 V AC 2 Plug the battery charger into a power socket and turn on 3 Connect the battery charger to the SmartReader ee ee g g Antenna socket S amea ae External po fe y ar LY l os eA amp i R5 232 Wired Syne NS Connection 4 On the battery charger switch the unit on 5 Check the LED on the battery charger to ensure SmartReader is being charged Notes The battery charge time is approximately 6 hours Once the battery is fully charged the battery charger stops charging The bargraph indicates the charge level by the number of static bars See Bargraph p 5 Page 9 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Connecting to an external 12 volt battery To connect the SmartReader to an external 12 volt battery complete the following steps 1 Connect the supplied black and red battery lead to the SmartReader 2 Connect the alligator clips to the 12 volt battery Supplied battery lead Standard 12 volt battery Connect the Red clip to the Positive terminal Connect the Black clip to the Negative terminal Notes e The bargraph displays the level of charge in the external 12 volt battery or internal battery whichever is the greater e The internal batteries are n
58. ro Installer Please choose the product you are installing lt gt Gallagher WIS AfCanada lt Gallagher Rest of world lt Ruddweigh Q Exit www dallagherams com Trusted Worldwide 2 Click to select the appropriate option from the list provided MyScale Pro is able to be installed to accommodate both Gallagher and Ruddweigh products 3 Click Next The Select Country window is displayed MyScale Pro Setup Select Country Please select your country Unknown T Australia French Canada J New Zealand T South Africa 4 Check the box next to your country If your country is not displayed select Other Page 33 User Manual Page 34 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series This option sets some of the terminology used as well as the weight units In the USA and Canada options the default weight unit is pounds In all other countries the default weight unit is kilograms The weight unit selection can be changed after installation Click Next The License Agreement window is displayed Click Yes to accept the License Agreement The Choose Destination Location window is displayed To accept the default destination folder click Next otherwise click Browse to select a different folder The Destination Folder is the folder to which the MyScale Pro program files install Click Next The Select Hardware window is displayed MyScale Pro 2 14 9 Select Hardware Please select th
59. ronic ID record for the same animal contained in a different session file will not be displayed Click Next A confirmation window displays 2 MyScale NLIS Utility SEE Please confirm your s lection then click Next to continue or Back to change your selection Electronic Tag VYisual Mumber Weight Cond Animal Notes OOOOLTSLT Ted OOOOLTS16542 OOOOLTSLYS Z OOOOLTS1l7 256 If the correct animals are displayed click Next If the selection is incorrect click Back to return to the previous window and change your selection Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 9 10 11 When you have confirmed your selection the Transaction details window displays If you have used this program before you can double click on any text box to fill in the values you entered last time 2 MyScale NLIS Utility mak Transaction details Seler PIC NSw88888 Buper PIC NSWw99999 EUVOV NVD Al 234567 four Phone No 75000999 sale Date 10 12 2004 v L 3rd Party Transfer C Launch Web Browser Tip Double click text boxes to fill in values from last use You must enter the following information Seller PIC your own property identification code This must be a minimum of 8 characters Buyer PIC the buyer s property identification code This must be a minimum of 8 characters EU Vendor No This must be a letter followed by six digits or National Vendor Declaration Number is 7 digits If your NVD
60. rtReader BR Series User Manual MyScale Session Editor MyScale Pro has a built in Session Editor that lets you edit files transferred from your SmartReader The MyScale Session Editor operates like most other spreadsheet applications but has added options that let you work specifically with session files MyScale Session Editor overview Components of the MyScale Session Editor window are shown below Menu bar Title bar Session file name Tool bar EA MyScale Session Editor CER File Edit Tools Window Help oh amp amp i v r 3i AA BED A 2001 01 01 16 30 ES Z cs mi 0982000013572597 as 2 098200003563918 PY156 0982000013563888 PY465 0982000013563876 P489 0982000013563834 PY145 0982000013563772 PYES4 Session records Session information is displayed in a spreadsheet containing rows and columns Each row is numbered Within the session editor a row is referred to as a record The intersection of each row and column on the spreadsheet is referred to as a cell Each item of information on the spreadsheet is contained within a cell In most cases the MyScale Session Editor works like most spreadsheet applications Some exceptions are evident For example you cannot select individual cells by use of the Ctrl Click command Page 45 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Creating an NLIS Transaction File What It Is NLIS stands for National Livestock Identification System The MyScale NLIS Utilit
61. ry Reader Slave or Master R or BR Page 31 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series MYSCALE PRO Introduction MyScale Pro is software that can be run on a personal computer After a connection has been made between the computer and the SmartReader MyScale Pro can process information obtained from the SmartReader The SmartReader does not have to be connected to the panel for this interaction With MyScale Pro you can perform the following functions e Transfer sessions from the SmartReader e Change session file names e View and edit sessions e Print sessions e Create long term record storage using MyScale Pro to backup information from the SmartReader Installation Operating systems You can run MyScale Pro on either of the following operating systems e Windows XP e Windows 2000 Installation procedure Page 32 Ensure you install the most recent version of MyScale Pro each time you purchase new hardware from Gallagher Before installing the MyScale Pro software make sure that you close all open applications on your computer Note The MyScale Pro software only needs to be installed once If you are installing over a previous version see Installing over a previous version Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 1 If installing MyScale Pro from CD Insert the MyScale Pro software CD into the CD Drive on your computer The Installer screen displays E Gallagher Install CD MyScale P
62. s or no Electronic ID MyScale Pro 1 7 record s were omitted because they contained duplicate kT EID numbers or did not contain an EID number at all Click the boxes on the left to select the individual animals being sold or transferred Electronic Tag VYisual Number Weight Cond Animal Notes oo00ggs424702 oo0001404273 00002155939 OOO0OLSs3679 ooo00g0g 6 731680 Ooo0004656e88s oo00ggs364545 ooo0ggs056255 ooo00gs940511 oo00o07Ssss747 oo00o07s55894 9687 0000044585415 oS 000005454871 34320 E04 ka O o My Note Only records containing Electronic IDs will be shown Duplicate records i e another weight record for the same animal contained in a different session file will not be displayed Click on the check box to the left of each animal to be included in the CCIA file To select all the animals click Select All Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual 8 Click Next A confirmation screen displays t MyScale CCIA Utility Please confirm your selection then click Next to continue or Back to change your selection Electronic Tag VYisual Number Weight Cond Animal Notes oooo01l467104 My Notes oOoOoo0sso082z00 My Notes oOoO0004413897 My Notes OoOooOTs 66o74 My Notes 9 Ifthe correct animals are displayed click Next If the selection is incorrect click Back to return to the previous screen and change your selection The following screen displays 2 MyScale CCIA Utility Seles Transaction
63. st accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gallagher Group Limited could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause
64. t The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product Page 4
65. t click Add A browse for folder dialog box will display Use the dialog box to locate and click on the Tag Bucket file Click Open Removing a Tag Bucket File If you want to remove a Tag Bucket file from the list click on the file and then right click within the pane A menu displays Click Delete When all the Tag Bucket files that you want to use are listed in the right hand pane click Next Page 47 User Manual Page 48 Ji Gallagher SmartReader BR Series A dialog box similar to the following displays if some of the session file records will not be displayed because they have duplicate Electronic IDs or no Electronic ID MyScale Pro 1 7 recordis were omitted because they contained duplicate EID numbers or did not contain an EID number at all Ok Click OK to continue The following window displays 2 MyScale NLIS Utility Click the boxes on the left to select the individual animals being sald or transferred Electronic Tag VYisual Number Weight Cond Animal Notes OOOOLTS1lSze6 382 OOOOL TS17 764 OOO0OL S1 6454 OOOOLT4A907E OoooLTS16542 OOOOL S1 6es397 OOOOLTSLYS Z OOooOLT490531 000017516359 OOOOL S17256 OOoOoOLTS1e994 OOOOLTS1l7442 OOOOL S17 226 hgt Click on the check box to the left of each animal to be transferred Click Select All if you want to transfer all animals Note Only records containing Electronic IDs will be shown Duplicate records i e another Elect
66. t time Note The CCIA issue an Account ID to each registered user You will need to be a registered member of the CCIA before entering this data Click the Date of Import drop down arrow to select the date of import and click on the up or down arrow to select the time Note A date later than the current date cannot be selected Enter optional information in the Comment field Check the Open CLTS wesite on finish if you want to open your web browser and display the CLTS website once the file has been created Click Finish The CCIA transaction file will be saved and the path where the file is found will be displayed The check box Copy the path to the clipboard for me is checked by default This will enable you to Copy the path into the web site without having to Browse for the file Click OK If you have left the check box Open CLTS website on finish checked the CLTS website www clia livestock ca will open in your web browser Login using your CCIA username and password then follow the on screen instructions to upload the file you have created This requires Internet Explorer version 4 0 or higher If you do not already have it you can download and install Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com windows ie downloads default asp Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Creating a CCIA Moved into Inventory file Follow these steps to create a CCIA Moved into Inventor
67. tc ignore the Volume setting and beep as required Audible beep The SmartReader beeps whenever one of the following situations occurs e An Electronic ID tag has been read except if the volume is set to OFF e The volume level is set e The battery charge level is low This warning sounds regardless of the volume set Page 4 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series User Manual Display The following table describes the messages shown on the display Message Description The display is blank when the internal batteries are charging BATT Displayed when the battery charge level is at a critically low level and the SmartReader is shutting down For additional information see Low voltage shutdown p 10 VOLT Displayed when a power source providing a voltage greater than 16 V is connected to the SmartReader The SmartReader automatically shuts down to protect the electronics For additional information see High voltage shutdown p 11 FULL Displayed when the internal memory is full of Electronic ID tag data You will need to download the Electronic ID tag data to a computer See Transfer sessions from SmartReader to computer p 41 Tag count Displays the number of Electronic ID tags read in this session or the counter was reset to zero Bargraph The bargraph on the SmartReader is used to indicate the following e Battery charge level e Battery charging e Beeper volume e Successful tag read Battery charge lev
68. the file Click OK If you have left the check box Open CLTS website on finish checked the CLTS website www clia livestock ca will open in your web browser Login using your CCIA username and password then follow the on screen instructions to upload the file you have created This requires Internet Explorer version 4 0 or higher If you do not already have it you can download and install Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com windows ie downloads default asp Page 59 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Creating a CCIA Moved out of Inventory file Page 60 Follow these steps to create a CCIA Moved out of Inventory file 1 Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens See Creating a CCIA transaction file p 53 The following screen is displayed t2 MyScale CCIA Utility Seles Move out of inventory transaction details Source Premise PAGADO 089 Date of Moving 21 08 2009 12 32 25 p m 2 g o Open CLTS website on finish 2 animals selected Enter the Source Account and Source Premises of the animals destination maximum 20 characters numeric or uppercase Notes The data is retained in these fields once it has been entered for the first time The CCIA issue an Account ID and Premise ID to each registered user You will need to be a registered member of the CCIA to receive this data Click the Date of M
69. tion OF Tag Read Flash First read Beep First read Yolume On C Off Communication Settings Panel Settings 0 Requested Continuous 0 Ever read 0 Every read Beep Read Time SEC Duty cycle Normal 150 C GGL Mode Synchronization Wired 9 On Wireless On Duplicate Tag Reading i OFF Resend while tag in field of 0 Yes No Wired Phase Sync Invert Duplicate Recognition Method On A Last Tag Only Buffer 10 Off tags Resend after 140 5 sec Delay last tag remembered 150 sec Send duplicate tag to port es No Overwrite Oldest Session when Full res C No All settings successtully received Monitor Wired Sync Loss Off Beep Flash Both Dual Reader Made Off Friman Secondary Reader to reader connection type Custom Wired Refer to manual for wiring information Bluetooth Note Once you have finished using the Configurator ensure you click on the disconnect button in the Configurator program prior to unplugging the cable This ensures the data transmission returns to the correct state Page 20 Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Start the Diagnostics Wizard User Manual 1 Connect the SmartReader to a computer Refer to Connect the SmartReader to a computer p 19 2 Open the Configurator software Refer to Open Configurator software p 20 3 Click onthe Mlagnestic tab The following wi
70. tronic ID If the Tag Bucket file s do not contain the Electronic ID MyScale Pro uses the visual tag numbers contained in the session file instead Adding a Tag Bucket File To add a new Tag Bucket file to the list Click Add A browse for folder dialog box displays Use the dialog box to locate and click on the Tag Bucket file Click Open Removing a Tag Bucket File If you want to remove a Tag Bucket file from the list Click on the file and then right click within the pane A drop down menu displays Click Delete A confirmation dialog box displays Click Yes to confirm the deletion Once all the Tag Bucket files that you want to use are listed in the right hand pane return to Step 5 of Creating a CCIA transaction file p 53 or Creating an NLIS transaction file depending on the type of file you are creating Page 63 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series ACCESSORIES 4 Metre Antenna Extension Cable Kit The 4 Metre Antenna Extension Cable Kit contains e 1x Extension cable 4m e 1x Mounting bracket e 2x Metal TEK screws Mounting the extension kit to the SmartReader Mount the Antenna Panel as per Mounting the Antenna Panel p 13 Considerations e The Extension cable is part of the Antenna Panel circuit so keep away from large metal surfaces e Ensure the SmartReader mounting location provides protection from being knocked or damaged by animals e Ensure the
71. type Please select the CCIA transaction type Submit animal birthdate information Submit animal export information Submit animal import information Submit animal move into inventory information Submit animal move out of inventory information Submit animal retired slaughtered information Submit animal sighted information This screen enables you to specify the CCIA transaction file type that you are about to create 10 Select the type of transaction file you require and click Next What happens next Refer to one of the topics below on how to create and send your chosen CCIA transaction file type e Creating a CCIA Birthdate file p 56 e Creating a CCIA Export file p 57 e Creating a CCIA Import file p 57 e Creating a CCIA Move into Inventory file p 59 e Creating a CCIA Move out of Inventory file p 60 e Creating a CCIA Retired Slaughtered file p 61 e Creating a CCIA Sighted file p 62 Page 55 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Creating a CCIA Birthdate file Follow these steps to create a CCIA Birthdate file 1 Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens See Creating a CCIA transaction file p 53 The following screen is displayed 2 MyScale CCIA Utility Birthdate transaction details Source Account NAM O4081 2 Date of Birth 20 07 2009 w Comment C Open CLTS
72. ur Gallagher distributor to allow a Bluetooth enabled SmartReader to communicate with a computer This section describes how to install a Bluetooth USB adaptor to a USB port to enable your computer to make a wireless communication with any Bluetooth device including a Gallagher SmartReader The wireless connection can be used to download tag numbers to MyScale Pro or to configure the reader with the software supplied on the MyScale Pro CD Many modern computers are manufactured Bluetooth enabled and this accessory is not required for those models Compatibility The Computer must be running the Windows XP operating system and have one available USB port MyScale Pro Version 2 5 1 or later must be installed on the computer Installing and connecting the USB Adaptor 1 Insert the adaptor into the USB port This will be detected automatically ij Found New Hardware Silicon Wave Bluetooth Wireless Adapter I 3 46pm 2 After a period of configuration the Bluetooth icon will appear in the taskbar notification area EM 349pm Bluetooth Icon 3 Click on the Bluetooth icon The following menu will be displayed Add a Bluetooth Device Show Bluetooth Devices Send a File Receive a File Join a Personal Grea Webwork Open Bluetooth Settings Remove Bluetooth Icon 3 55 p m Page 67 User Manual Gallagher SmartReader BR Series 4 Select the Add a Bluetooth Device option This opens the Bluetooth W
73. website on finish 3 animals selected 2 Enter your Source Account code maximum 20 characters numeric or uppercase This code is retained in this field once it has been entered for the first time Note The CCIA issue an Account ID to each registered user You will need to be a registered member of the CCIA before entering this data 3 Ifthe Date of Birth displays as blank click the drop down arrow and select the birth date Note This field defaults to the current date If one animal is selected the birth date of that animal can be entered for a group of animals enter a date at the beginning of the calving season You cannot enter a date greater than the current date 4 Enter optional information in the Comment field 5 Check the Open CLTS website on finish if you want to open your web browser and display the CLTS website once the file has been created 6 Click Finish The CCIA transaction file will be saved and the path where the file is found will be displayed The check box Copy the path to the clipboard for me is checked by default This will enable you to Copy the path into the web site without having to Browse for the file 7 Click OK If you have left the check box Open CLTS website on finish checked the CLTS website www clia livestock ca will open in your web browser Login using your CCIA username and password then follow the on screen instructions to upload the file you have created Th
74. y file 1 Ensure you have selected the appropriate animals in the MyScale CCIA Utility screens See Creating a CCIA transaction file p 53 The following screen is displayed t2 MyScale CCIA Utility Seles Move into inventory transaction details Destination 4ccount NAMO40812 Destination Premise PAGADO 089 Date of Moving 21 08 2009 12 37 48 p m g o Open CLTS website on finish 2 animals selected Enter the Destination Account and Destination Premises of the animals destination maximum 20 characters numeric or uppercase Notes The data is retained in these fields once it has been entered for the first time The CCIA issue an Account ID and Premise ID to each registered user You will need to be a registered member of the CCIA to receive this data Click the Date of Moving drop down arrow to select the date of movement and click on the up or down arrow to select the time Note A date later than the current date cannot be selected Enter optional information in the Comment field Check the Open CLTS website on finish if you want to open your web browser and display the CLTS website once the file has been created Click Finish The CCIA transaction file will be saved and the path where the file is found will be displayed The check box Copy the path to the clipboard for me is checked by default This will enable you to Copy the path into the web site without having to Browse for
75. y is a simple alternative to the NLISLink program The MyScale NLIS Utility generates a transaction file that contains information about changes in livestock ownership and location These files are used in the same way as those created by the NLISLink program Note The NLIS application is only available to the Australian market When to use You can create an NLIS transaction file using MyScale Pro if e You take part in the NLIS program e You have sold or transferred livestock from your farm and e You have transferred session files from your SmartReader to your computer that contain Electronic ID records for these animals Procedure To create an NLIS transaction file follow these steps 1 Select Create NLIS file on the MyScale Pro Main menu and then click Next The following window displays 2 MyScale NLIS Utility SEE These are the files located in your WpS cale folder Select the session containing the animals you wish to sell or transter 2001 01 01 21 18 TEST DRAFT csv 2001 01 01 22 45 Trait Mature css 2001 01 04 23 03 STANDARD cev 2001 01 04 23 43 SORTING csv 2001 01 05 16 59 STANDARD csv 2003 07 30 09 50 Rl STEER TAGGING cev 2003 07 30 09 50 STEER TAGGING CSyv 2003 09 15 13 16 Rl HEIFER TAG csv 2003 09 22 12 00 Rl STEERS G5 csv 2003 12 03 08 51 RIHEIFERS csv 2004 01 18 10 23 CHANIA csv ee a a aaan an A a 2 Click on the session containing the animals to be sold or transferred to another property

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