Allflex USA 30001 Users Manual

EID_UM_10109_AS100M1.0_US

AFX-100 Reader

User Manual

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1 INTRODUCTION

The AFX-100 Reader is a portable reader for RFID tags with the purpose of identifying
animals. The device is fully compliant with ISO standards ISO11784 and ISO11785 and
with the FDX-A (Destron Fecava version and Trovan technologies), FDX-B and HDX
technologies. It is able to detect the Avid‟s encrypted technology.
In addition to its tag reading functions, the AFX-100 Reader can store up to 2000 IDs,
each associated with a time/date stamp, in its internal memory and transmit them to a
personal computer via an USB interface or an optional Bluetooth® interface.
Using the device is easy and a clear menu gives several options to personally configure
your reader.

Features

 Unique dual element omnidirectional antenna provides improved reading
 Backlight graphical display
 Audible beeper and tactile vibrator reading indicators (configurable)
 Optional Bluetooth® Technology wireless connectivity (factory option)
 Real-time clock/calendar for time/date stamping tag readings
 Compact and lightweight profile

o 280mm L x 83mm W x 55mm H (11” x 3.3” x 2.2”)
o 275 g (9.7 oz.)

 Rechargeable 700 mAH NiMH battery provides up to 15 hours of use
 3 hour fast charge time
 Battery charge level indicator
 Automatic shutoff conserves battery life
 Carrying case for storing AFX-100 Reader and its accessories

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General

Norms:

Full ISO 11784 and full ISO 11785 including
annex C for FDX-A (Destron and Trovan),
FDX-B and HDX

User interface:

Graphical display 128x64 dots
2 keys
Buzzer and Vibrator
USB port and optional Bluetooth® module

USB interface:

Serial emulation (CDC class) from 1200bps to
115200bps.

Bluetooth® interface:

Class 2 (up to 10m)
Serial Port Profile (SPP).

Memory:

2000 animal IDs

Battery:

7.2VDC – 700mAh NiMH rechargeable.

Autonomy:

15 hours @ 20°C

Date/Time autonomy:

3 months without reader using @ 20°C

Battery charge duration:

3 hours

Mechanical and physical

Dimensions:

280 x 83 x 55 mm (11 x 3.27 x 2.17 in)

Weight:

275 g (9.7 oz)

Material

ABS-PC

Color

Cool Gray 1

Operating temperature

-10°C to +40°C (+14°F to +104°F)

Storage temperature

-30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)

Humidity:

80%

Reading

Distance for implants HDX:
@ orientation (°)

Up to 16 cm (6.3 in) @ 0° [Figure 1]
Up to 10 cm (4 in) @ 90° [Figure 2]

Distance for implants FDX-A Destron
(Fecava version) technology:
@ orientation (°)

Up to 6 cm (2.4 in) @ 0° [Figure 1]
Up to 4 cm (1.6 in) @ 90° [Figure 2]

Distance for implants FDX-A Trovan
technology:
@ orientation (°)

Up to 1 cm (0.4 in) @ 0° [Figure 1]
Up to 2 cm (0.8 in) @ 90° [Figure 2]

Distance for implants FDX-B:
@ orientation (°)

Up to 13 cm (5.1 in) @ 0° [Figure 1]
Up to 8 cm (3.15 in) @ 90° [Figure 2]

2 SPECIFICATIONS

Figure 1 - implants perpendicular to the reader.

Figure 2 - implants parallel to the reader.

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USB cable

Wall adapter

Bluetooth key

Plug kit

3 DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT PARTS

The Figure 3 below shows all parts included in the packaging.

 AFX-100 Reader with optional Bluetooth® module.
 Instruction Guide.
 1 x 7.2 Volt DC NiMH rechargeable battery pack.
 100 / 240 VAC – 12 VDC wall adapter with plug kit.
 USB cable.
 AFX-100 Reader CD-ROM and Bluetooth® CD-ROM.

o AFX-100 CD-ROM contains the User Manual, the AFX-100 USB driver,

the protocol specifications and the demo software

o Bluetooth® CD-ROM contains the driver and the applications related to the

USB Bluetooth® key.

 Wrist strap.
 Optional car kit.
 Optional USB Bluetooth® dongle in the case of a Bluetooth® module equipped

the reader.

Figure 3 – AFX-100 Reader Packaging.

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Charge connector
USB connector

The Figure 4 shows the charge connector and the USB connector used to connect the
reader to a personal computer.

Figure 4 - View of the connectors.

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It is very important to carry out the following three steps

before using the AFX-100 Reader.

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Remove the battery cover

2

Connect the battery to the connector

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Insert the battery and place the wire in the
box

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Refit the cover

4 PREPARING FOR USE

It is necessary first to fully charge the Battery Pack as described below and to have an
few electronic identification eartags or implants available for testing.

Step 1: Installing the battery pack in the AFX-100 Reader

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Charge the battery

 Plug the power cord into the reader, then

plug the adapter into a power outlet

 The battery icon changes to and

charging starts.

A L L F L E X A F X - 1 0 0

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 1

R e a d M e n u

0 0 : 0 0

 The battery icon will be when

charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 3 hours.

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Remove the power cord.

 Unplug the adapter from the power

outlet, then remove the power cord
inserted in the reader.

Step 2: Trickle charging the battery pack.

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Activate the reader

 Press one button to power-up the reader.
 After the reader is powered-up – Press

the button READ (button under the

mention “READ” onto the display) to

read an eartag or an implant.

READ ZONE

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Place an implant in the reading zone

 Typical read

o Up to 16 cm (6.3 in) @ 0°

(implants parallel to the reader)

o Up to 6 cm (2.4 in) @ 0° (implants

parallel to the reader)

o Up to 13 cm (5.1 in) @ 0°

(implants parallel to the reader)

Step 3: Activating the AFX-100 Reader and read test

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A L L F L E X A F X - 1 0 0

0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 1

R e a d

0 0 : 0 0

M e n u

Configuration / state
of the reader.

Area for displaying ID
numbers, date,
menus and messages

Key bar with
indications about the
function of keys
located below the
screen.

5 READER DESCRIPTION

5.1 User interface

The user interface comprises a graphical display protected by a transparent window and
2 keys which functions can be inverted by the user.

Figure 5 – View of user interface.