Allflex USA 930040 Users Manual

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FCC ID: NQY-930040

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This device has been tested and meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements of
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.

Caution

This equipment has been designed, constructed, and tested for compliance with FCC
Rules that regulate intentional and unintentional radiators. The user is not permitted to
make any modifications to this equipment or use it in any manner inconsistent with the
methods described in this User Manual, without express approval from Allflex. Doing
so will void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Trademark Notices

Hyperterminal® is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve, Inc.
MS-Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.
Configurator® is a registered trademark of Allflex USA, Inc.

Other Agency Certification Notices

Industry Canada EMC Certification No. 4246A- __________

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Allflex ISO Compatible RFID Stick Reader

Model RS250-V2

User Manual

(Revision B - June 2006 / Software V3.05+)

Preparing for Use

Unpacking

The Allflex Stick Reader is shipped in a box with this instruction guide, DC power
plug pigtail cable (for battery connection), and Configurator® diskette. Information
contained in this guide pertains to providing power to the Reader, connecting its
serial data port, setting configuration options using the Reader’s serial port, and
operating the Reader. In order to proceed, it is necessary that the user have a suitable
power source (see Page 2 of this guide) and an assortment of ISO transponders.

Stick Reader User Interface

The photograph (Figure 1) below illustrates the Stick Reader’s features that comprise
the user interface and are pertinent to its operation. Each feature and its
corresponding functional descripti o n of use are described in Table 1.

Figure 1 - Stick Reader Features and User Interface

Antenna

Enclosure

Audible Beeper

DB9F Connector

DC Power Jack

Data/Power Cable

Red Indicator

Green Indicator

Read Button

Handle Grip

Attachment Ring

Strain Relief

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Table 1 - Stick Reader Features and Descriptions of Use

Feature Description of Use

Antenna Coil 1 Emits activation signal and receives transponder signal
Red Indicator Illuminates whenever antenna is emitting activation signal
Green Indicator Illuminates whenever a transponder has been read
Audible Beeper 1 Beeps once on first transponder reading and twice for repeat
READ Button Initiates activation signal for reading transponder
Data/Power Cable Conveys power to Reader and serial data from Reader
DB9F Connector Connects serial data to PC or data logger RS232 port
DC Power Jack Accepts 6 to 12 VDC input as Reader power source
Enclosure Rugged, fiberglass, watertight case
Attachment Ring Allows lanyard attachment for hanging
Handle Grip Rubber anti-slip gripping surface
Strain Relief Watertight cable entry

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Item is internal to enclosure and cannot be seen in Figure 1 photograph

Power Source Requirements

The Stick Reader can be powered from a variety of DC power source options, either
through the DC power jack or through pin 9 on the DB9F connector. Recommended
DC Power sources are the Allflex PW50, PW250, or RFL100 Portable Rechargeable
Battery Pack, or PW409 AC Power Supply, which attaches to the DC Power Jack.

Note 1 - Certain weigh scales and other equipment to which the Stick Reader can be attached
provide DC power on pin 9 of the DB9 interface connector. Such DC power sources are
acceptable as long as the voltage is between 6 and 12 volts DC, and are capable of providing
at least 500 milliamperes continuous current, and at least 1.0 ampere peak current. Pin 5 of
the DB9 connector is ground. A rechargeable sealed lead acid battery rated at 6 volts and 4.5
ampere-hours or greater is an excellent choice for portable and field applications.

Note 2 - When an external power source is connected to the DC Power Jack, inserting the
plug causes electrical continuity to pin 9 of the DB9 connector to be interrupted. Polarity on
the DC Power Jack is sleeve + and center pin -. The DC power plug specification is a 2.5mm
x 5.5mm DC Coaxial (9.5mm length).

Note 3 - An AC power supply must be a linear regulated type unit rated at 6 to 12 VDC
output and 1.0 amperes minimum. Some AC power supplies may exhibit excessive noise that
can compromise read range of FDX-B type transponders. Suitable AC power supplies should
be rated at 3 millivolts or less output ripple.

Note 4 - The Stick Reader does not contain a power on/off switch. When a power source is
connected to either the power jack of pin 9 of the DB9F connector, the Stick Reader will
consume an idle current of approximately 25 milliamperes. When powered from a battery
source, be sure to disconnect the battery when the Stick Reader is not in use in order to
conserve battery life.

Note 5 - The Stick Reader is polarity protected against accidental reverse voltage application
and will not be damaged by such.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

GENERAL

RFID Compatibility: ISO 11784 & 11785 HDX and FDX-B
Form Factor: Portable Handheld Fiberglass Rod Enclosure w/Rubber Handle Grip
User Interface: Single “Press to Read” Activation Button

RS232 Serial Port: 1200 BPS to 57.6 KBPS (9600N81 default setting)
Serial Data Format Decimal or Hexadecimal Mfr/Country Code + National ID Code
Memory: Stores up to 1638 transponder codes in non-volatile memory for download
User Options: Non-volatile mode control options selectable via RS232 serial port interface
Power/Data Interface: 1 meter coiled cable (extends to 3 meters) or 5 meter straight cable

Battery Power: 6 to 12 VDC External Battery or Mains Powered Supply
Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)
Certifications:

Red LED “Exciter Active” Visual Indicator
Audible Beeper and Green LED “Good Read” Visual Indicator
RS232 Serial Data Port
Software upgradeable via RS232 serial port

w/DB9(f) connector & 2.5mm x 5.5mm coaxial power jack

FCC Part 15 Class A
CISPR 22 (EN55022), and EN50082-1
ETSI 300 330-2
Industry Canada RSS-210

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL

Dimensions: RS250-45: 45cm L x 32mm diameter (18” x 1.25”)

Weight: 0.62 kg. (22 ounces)
Material: UL94V0 Fiberglass and ABS UL94 HB Plastic
Color: Black/Gray
Operate Temperature -40ºC to +55ºC (IEC68.2.1/.2)
Storage Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC (IEC68.2.1/.2)
Humidity: 0 to 95% (IEC68.2.56)
Altitude: -100 to +3,000 meters
Mechanical Shock: Per IEC 68-2-27 (15g/11mS sawtooth) & 1 meter free-fall drop onto

Vibration: Per IEC 68-2-6 (10-55 Hz sinusoidal/0.75mm displ./1 oct/m i n./10 cycles)
Hermeticity: IP-67 (dust-tight/immersible) per IEC 529

RELIABILITY

MTBF: 50,000 hours
MTTR: 0.5 hours (not field serviceable)
Expected Life: 5 years, minimum

PERFORMANCE

Read Distance:
(@ 6 VDC)
(add 5 cm for 12VDC)
Reading Orientation: 0º to 45º with less than 10% range decrease
Read Zone: 360º in radial and axial planes with respect to end of reader enclosure
Interrogation Rate: ~ 9 times/second
Read Error Rate: Less than 1 in 106
Exciter Signal
Field Strength:

RS250-60: 60cm L x 32mm diameter (24” x 1.25”)

concrete)

27cm (minimum - Allflex 30mm HDX/HP eartag)
20cm (minimum – Allflex 31mm FDX-B eartag)

81 dBuV/m @ 10 meters with 6VDC power input
87 dBuV/m @ 10 meters with 12VDC power input

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