Gallagher Group G031404 Users Manual
3E0680 SmartReader BR Series 3E0680
Gallagher SmartReader BR Series
Instruction Manual
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PUBLISHED BY
Gallagher Group Limited
Kahikatea Drive, Private Bag 3026
Hamilton, New Zealand
Copyright© Gallagher Group Limited 2006.
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Gallagher SmartReader BR Series Instruction Manual
3E0680 - Ed 4 - January 2007
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.
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Table of Contents
Overview.....................................................................................................................1
Tag types read ....................................................................................................3
Storage of Electronic Controller when not in use ................................................3
Configurator ........................................................................................................3
MyScale Pro........................................................................................................3
User information........................................................................................................4
Electronic Controller Features - BR.....................................................................4
Rotary dial.......................................................................................................4
Buttons............................................................................................................5
Audible beep...................................................................................................5
Display ............................................................................................................6
Bargraph .........................................................................................................7
Electronic Controller Connectors.........................................................................9
Connecting the Electronic Controller to the Antenna Panel ..............................10
Using the SmartReader.....................................................................................12
Configuring the Electronic Controller for use ................................................12
Scanning Electronic ID tags..........................................................................13
Finishing a scanning session ........................................................................14
Power options in BR Series SmartReader ........................................................15
Charging internal batteries............................................................................15
Connecting to an external 12 volt battery......................................................16
Low voltage shutdown ..................................................................................17
High voltage shutdown..................................................................................17
Installation................................................................................................................18
Connecting the Electronic Controller batteries ..................................................18
Mounting the Antenna Panel .............................................................................20
Antenna Panel Kit .........................................................................................20
Notes on locating the Antenna Panel............................................................20
Considerations..............................................................................................20
Procedure .....................................................................................................21
Mounting the Electronic Controller ....................................................................23
Electronic Controller kit .................................................................................23
Connecting the Electronic Controller to the Antenna Panel ..........................24
Testing the SmartReader EID tag read range ...................................................26
Testing the read range..................................................................................27
Connect the Electronic Controller to a computer ..........................................28
Investigating SmartReader read range issues ..............................................29
Accessing and exiting Setup mode...............................................................29
Advanced Electronic ID tag read range testing .................................................30
Start the Diagnostics Wizard.........................................................................31
Assessing the background noise ..................................................................33
Test read range.............................................................................................34
Testing with live animals ...............................................................................35
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Installing multiple SmartReaders...........................................................................36
Wireless installation ..........................................................................................37
Wired installation...............................................................................................39
Cabling requirements for connecting SmartReaders.........................................41
MyScale Pro......................................................................................................42
Introduction ...................................................................................................42
Installation.....................................................................................................43
Basic Terminology ........................................................................................47
Starting MyScale Pro ....................................................................................48
Closing MyScale Pro .....................................................................................48
MyScale Pro ma in menu...............................................................................49
Copy sessions from Electronic Controller to computer .................................53
Reviewing SmartReader session f ile names.................................................55
Session files..................................................................................................56
MyScale Session Editor ................................................................................58
Using the Configurator............................................................................................59
Installing the Configurator .................................................................................59
Connecting the Electronic Controller to the computer.......................................60
Viewing the current Electronic Controller settings.............................................60
Altering Electronic Controller Settings ...............................................................60
Screen descriptions...........................................................................................61
Operational Settings .....................................................................................61
ID Code Format ............................................................................................66
Panel Settings...............................................................................................68
Communication Settings ...............................................................................69
Diagnostics ...................................................................................................70
Menu options.....................................................................................................72
Reader menu ................................................................................................ 72
Connection menu..........................................................................................72
Tools menu ...................................................................................................72
Advanced menu............................................................................................73
Toolbars ............................................................................................................74
Connection toolbar........................................................................................74
Reader toolbar .............................................................................................. 75
Accessories .............................................................................................................76
SmartReader Extension Mounting Kit installation .............................................76
Mount the Antenna Panel .............................................................................76
Mounting the Electronic Controller................................................................76
Specifications ..........................................................................................................79
Small Antenna Panels.......................................................................................79
Large Antenna Panels.......................................................................................80
Electronic Controller.......................................................................................... 81
Standards.......................................................................................................... 82
Battery...............................................................................................................84
Battery charger..................................................................................................84
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Overview
The Gallagher SmartReader enables Electronic ID tags to be
automatically read as animals pass by the SmartReader. The
Electronic ID tag data can be downloaded and stored on a computer as
required.
The Gallagher SmartReader has two parts:
• the Electronic Controller and
• the Antenna Panel.
The Electronic Controller contains the internal memory and internal
rechargeable batteries. The Antenna Panel contains the aerial used to
capture the Electronic ID tag data.
The internal rechargeable batteries run the Antenna Panel for up to 8
hours and internal memory can store up to 20 000 tag numbers.
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