Datamars ISOMAXIV User Manual
Reader ISOMAX IV OPERATION MANUAL
FCC ID: NDXISOMAXIV
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OPERATION MANUAL
RID)))))(((R ISO MAX IV
reader.
It is designed to read RID)))))(((® and other Tags.
This manual describes the use of the Portable Reader ISO MAX IV.
RID)))))(((® is an internationally registered Trademark
The RID)))))(((® ISO MAX IV is a portable, high-performance Radio Frequency Tag
The RID)))))(((® ISO MAX IV reader and the RID)))))(((® Tags, are according to ISO
Standard 11784/11785 and are DATA
reader and the RID)))))(((® Tags are distributed in the UK by Bayer PLC under the
Trademark “Tracer Animal Coder”.
products. The RID)))))(((® ISO MAX IV
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I N D E X
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1. Description
2. Operation
2.1. Reading a code
2.1.1. Power ON
2.1.2. Reading a transponder
2.1.3. Code saved to memory
2.1.4. Code read and send to the computer
2.1.5. Transfer of codes to the PC
3. Managing the menu. How to enter into the menu window
3.1.1. Memory functions menu window
3.1.2. Browsing the memory
3.1.3. Clear memory
3.1.4. Set the memory ON / OFF
3.1.5. Select the features memory hit and selected hit
3.1.6. Serial Dump (Download/Upload) the code memorized into a computer
3.2.1. Clock adjust
4. Connection to an Host or PC
4.1. Real time communication
4.2. Download the saved code from the ISOMAX IV and an host.
5. Battery
5.1. Battery indicator
5.2. Recharging the battery
6. Care of your reader
7. Specifications
8. USB installation
Appendix: Do you have problems in identifying an animal ?
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1. Description
Display
Antenna
Power ON &
Start Reading
button
Accumulator
charger plug
Menu buttons
USB or RS232
communication
Fig. 1: Outline of the ISO MAX IV reader
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2. Operation
Although the ISO MAX IV was designed for easy use we recommend that you read this
manual carefully in order to be familiar with all its useful features.
2.1. Reading a code with ISO MAX IV:
2.1.1. Power ON
Make sure that the charger is not connected to the reader.
Pass your hand through the handle and use your thumb to push the start button in the top
left corner of the panel.
Start
Fig. 2
The display shows the following window :
mem :
OFF
Fig. 3
Firmware version
Battery level
This message indicates that the reader is functioning correctly and is ready to read a
transponder (tag). “A.x”. informs about the firmware version and is of no importance to the
user.
Check that the battery level is not empty (the indicator must not be entirely clear).
Check if the code memory is enabled or disabled by looking at the tool bar on the bottom of
the screen.
Mem: OFF
Indicates that the transponder codes read will not be saved in the reader memory.
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Mem: ON
Indicates that any transponder read will be saved in the memory. The capacity off the
memory is 2000 codes with date and time saved with the code number. See chapter 3.1.1.
memory functions menu window for more information.
2.1.2. Reading a transponder
In order to read, press the start button again. The display will show the following:
Fig. 4
*reading* means that your reader is searching for a transponder (tag).
According to a specific analysis the reader scans through the different tag types.
Place the ISO MAX IV near the tag to be read.
If an ISO transponder has been read the display will show the following:
Fig. 5
This display indicates that a transponder (tag ) ISO 171784/5 FDX-B or HDX-B with the
country code “Austria” and the identification code number ”040” (country code) “
098101065557” has been found.
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If other code FDX-A are read the display will show the type or category of this
transponder.
IDI:
7 012 345 97F
Fig. 6
Type displayed are:
- IDI for Destron, Avid, PETRAC and similar
- TVN for Trovan, AEG, and similar
If no transponder has been found, the display will show the following (“Tag not found”):
Fig. 7
The code will be displayed for about 90 seconds, then the ISO MAX IV will switch off
automatically in order to save battery life.
Note: If the display indicates NO ANIMAL CODE: This means that the transponder was read
and has the same structure code as the ISO 11785 but is not an animal transponder.
(Animal bit not set). To avoid number coincidence the ISOMAX IV will not accept to show
the number. Please contact Datamars SA for more information.
2.1.3. Code saved to memory
If the mem is OFF the code will not be memorized. In order to memorize the code switch
mem to ON. Please see chapter 3.1.1.
memory functions menu window for more information.
When the memory is full (max. 2000 codes) the display will show: “Memory full” and no
more reading will be allowed.
It is possible to read more code by (unloading) clearing the memory or by disabling the
memory (mem: OFF).
2.1.4. Code read and send to the computer
All code read are send to the communication line USB or RS232.
Please refer to chapter @@@@@ for more information.
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