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USER MANUAL

Contents

Overview...............................................................................................2

What’s in the box?................................................................................2

Optional accessories.........................................................................................2

Components of the Tru-Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader System...................3

Parts of the panel reader..................................................................................3

Panel reader LCD .............................................................................................3

Panel reader power supply...............................................................................3

Antenna ..........................................................................................................3

Ways to use the panel reader ................................................................4

Installing the panel reader and antenna.................................................4

Example installation.........................................................................................4

Installation information ....................................................................................4

Alternative installation options.........................................................................5

Connecting to an indicator (optional).....................................................7

Connecting to a

Bluetooth

®enabled indicator ..................................................7

Connecting to an indicator that does not offer

Bluetooth

®wireless

connectivity .....................................................................................................7

Recording EID tags................................................................................7

Recording EID tags when the panel reader is connected to another device ........7

Recording EID tags when the panel reader is being used on its own

(standalone).....................................................................................................7

Transferring information from the panel reader......................................8

Modifying the panel reader settings.......................................................9

Modifying the panel reader settings using the menu options on the panel

reader itself......................................................................................................9

Modifying the panel reader settings using Data Link .......................................10

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................13

Caring for the panel reader and antenna..............................................15

Service and warranty information.........................................................15

Upgrading the software.......................................................................15

Specifications......................................................................................16

Panel Reader .................................................................................................16

Antennas.......................................................................................................16

Compliance.........................................................................................17

FCC notice .....................................................................................................17

FCC warning..................................................................................................17

Responsible party in the USA..........................................................................17

Industry Canada notice ..................................................................................17

Industry Canada warning ...............................................................................17

EU Declaration of Conformity .........................................................................17

Conformité..........................................................................................17

Avis d’Industrie Canada .................................................................................17

Avertissement d’Industrie Canada ..................................................................17

Déclaration UE de conformité .........................................................................17

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Issue 5 07/2018

Overview

This user manual contains installation and user instructions for the Tru-Test XRP2 EID1Panel Reader System which identifies and reads electronic tags

on individual animals, allowing for accurate traceability and management of stock.

The Tru-Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader System consists of an XRP2 EID Panel Reader with a Large or Small antenna.

The Tru-Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader (the panel reader)

is a dual mode FDX-B / HDX EID reader optimized for high performance with ISO animal tags,

operating at 134.2 KHz with read distances of up to 1 m, depending on the tag and environmental conditions. It includes a fast auto-tuning

technique and Digital Signal Processing capability to increase read range and to reduce unwanted interference effects.

A Tru-Test Large or Small antenna is connected to the panel reader; the panel reader may be connected to a Tru-Test weigh scale indicator or to a PC.

What’s in the box?

Check that you have all of the following items. If anything is missing, contact your supplier.

XRP2 panel reader

(the panel reader)

Large or Small antenna

(may be supplied separately)

The 5 m extension lead supplied may

be used to connect the antenna to

the reader (optional).

Panel Reader-Serial cable

Connects the panel reader to a

weigh scale indicator (an indicator)

Serial-USB adaptor cable

Together with Panel Reader-Serial

cable, provides connection to a PC

Mains power adaptor

(differs depending on region)

USB flash drive

Contains Data Link for PC software

and reference information

Battery leads

Mounting bracket

Optional accessories

These optional accessories may be ordered separately from your local Tru-Test representative. They are not required for a typical setup.

•Dual antenna adaptor - used to connect two antennas to a single panel reader. See

Using two antennas

on page 5.

•Synchronisation cable - used to connect two panel readers together. See

Synchronising two panel readers

on page 6.

1EID = Electronic Identification. This term is equivalent to RFID = Radio Frequency Identification, in respect of this and similar products.

Components of the Tru-Test XRP2 EID Panel Reader System

Parts of the panel reader

Panel reader LCD

Panel reader power supply

The panel reader can be powered by a 12 V battery, using the battery leads supplied. The panel reader operates well from a 12 V automotive battery,

however a marine battery is less prone to permanent damage if the battery is not charged at least every few days. Connect the red clip to the positive

terminal (+) on the battery and the black clip to the negative terminal (-).

Alternatively, the panel reader may be powered by mains power using the mains power adaptor supplied.

The panel reader does not have an on/off switch. It switches on automatically when a power source is applied. The Power LED (red)

illuminates to show that the panel reader is on.

If the Power LED (red) is flashing, this indicates that the battery voltage is too low. Disconnect the battery and recharge it.

Antenna

An antenna allows the panel reader to read EID tags. The antenna creates a magnetic field to energize the EID tag and it receives the very small

signals transmitted by the tag.

Only a Tru-Test antenna should be used with the panel reader. There are two types of antenna available, a Large and a Small antenna.

The panel reader continually monitors the state of the antenna. Warning messages displayed on the LCD indicate when a fault exists. A diagnostics

menu in the panel reader settings provides additional information. See

Panel reader settings

on page 9.

Ways to use the panel reader

The panel reader can be used in two ways:

1Standalone - the panel reader saves each scanned tag in its internal memory. These records can be transferred afterwards. See

Transferring

information from the panel reader

on page 8.

2Connected – the panel reader immediately transmits every scanned tag to a connected device, such as an indicator.

Installing the panel reader and antenna

Example installation

In the example below, a single panel reader is being used as part of a weighing system. The panel reader and antenna are mounted to a cattle crush

and the panel reader is connected to an indicator and load bars. When the animal enters the cattle crush, its EID tag number is scanned by the panel

reader and sent to the indicator.

XRP2 Panel Reader

Tru-TestAntenna

EID Tag

Tru-TestIndicator

Installation information

The panel reader and antenna can be mounted onto a flat surface (timber rails, concrete), or onto metal pipe-work, using the hardware supplied. If

you have a large antenna, the panel reader can also be mounted directly on the back of the antenna.

When mounting the antenna, do not damage it by drilling through it or piercing the surface with a screw. Use the mounting holes

provided.

Factors to consider:

•The panel reader and antenna should be installed on the outside of a crush/chute, weigh crate or drafter so that it is not damaged by animal

movement.

•Animal flow must be restricted to ensure that only one animal is within the antenna’s read range.

•The location of the antenna in relation to metal bars or pipes needs to be considered. See

Troubleshooting

on page 13.

•The positioning of the antenna is important to obtain an effective read of the EID tag:

Antenna

Front of crush/chute,

weigh crate or drafter Read zone

Animal flow inside

crush/chute, weigh

crate or drafter

Keep animals

out of this area.

Animals inside

this area could

adversely affect

read performance

and may damage

the antenna

Antenna

After you have installed the antenna and reader, connect the antenna to the panel reader. An extension lead may be required (supplied with the

antenna).

Alternative installation options

Using two antennas

If an increased operating area is required, two antennas may be connected to a single panel reader using a Dual Antenna Adaptor.

A dual antenna adaptor can be ordered by contacting your local Tru-Test representative.

A dual antenna adaptor must not be used with only one antenna.

A single antenna may read a tag as far as 1 m away, dependant on the installation:

Tag

Tag travel

Antenna

Panel

Reader

~1 m

Using a second antenna with a Dual Antenna Adaptor will almost double the read area.

Tag

Tag travel

Panel

Reader

Antenna 1

Dual

Antenna

Adaptor

Antenna 2

~1.8 m

Depending on tag orientation, it is best to experiment to determine the optimum distance between the two antennas. The distance will range from

the maximum read range of one antenna (~1 m in the above example) to almost double that (~ 1.8 m in the above example).

The two antennas may be set up so that they are aiding (facing the same way), or opposing (facing towards each other), as pictured here. For more

information, contact your local Tru-Test representative.

Synchronising two panel readers

If two panel readers are installed in close proximity of each other (within 50 m [150 ft]), they must be synchronised, or performance will be reduced.

To synchronise two panel readers, a Synchronisation Cable must be used. This is an optional accessory which can be ordered by contacting your local

Tru-Test representative. The synchronisation cable connects the two panel readers via the Power connectors. Each panel reader must be connected to

its own indicator. Full instructions on how to synchronise two panel readers will be supplied when the cable is ordered.

Panel

Reader 1 Panel

Reader 2

Antenna cable

Synchronisation cable

Antenna cable

Tru-Test

weigh scale

indicator

Tru-Test

weigh scale

indicator

Antenna 1 Antenna 2

If two readers are synchronised, it is possible to set up ‘dynamic field operation’ for even greater tag read probability. For more information, contact

your local Tru-Test representative.

Connecting to an indicator (optional)

Connecting to a

Bluetooth

®enabled indicator

To establish a

Bluetooth

®wireless connection between the panel reader and a Tru-Test

Bluetooth

enabled indicator, you need to ‘pair’ the two

devices. The panel reader can be paired with any Tru-Test

Bluetooth

enabled indicator and to some third party devices.

When connecting the panel reader wirelessly to a Tru-Test indicator, always turn the indicator on BEFORE the panel reader.

With both devices off, position the panel reader within 5 metres of the indicator.

2Switch on the indicator and, if necessary, check that its

Bluetooth

setting is enabled.

3Connect the panel reader to a power source (battery or mains power).

Wait for up to 1 minute until the two devices are paired. When pairing is complete, the panel reader’s

Bluetooth

wireless connection LED (blue) illuminates and the LCD displays the name of the connected device.

4Use the panel reader to scan an EID tag in order to test the connection.

Connecting to an indicator that does not offer

Bluetooth

®wireless connectivity

Connect the panel reader to the indicator using the Panel Reader-Serial cable supplied. Follow the instructions provided with your indicator.

Recording EID tags

The method used to record EID tags differs depending on whether the panel reader is being used ‘standalone’ or ‘connected’ (to another device such

as an indicator). For more information, see

Ways to use the panel reader

on page 4.

Recording EID tags when the panel reader is connected to another device

Refer to example installation diagram in

Installing the panel reader and antenna

on page 4.

1Set up the indicator or other device for a recording session, according to the instructions provided with the device.

2Move the animal into the cattle crush.

When the animal passes near the antenna, the EID tag will be read by the panel reader and sent to the connected indicator. The EID tag is

recorded in the indicator’s internal memory. The EID tag number will appear on the panel reader’s LCD, the Read LED (green) will flash and the

panel reader will beep to indicate that the tag has been read successfully.

Recording EID tags when the panel reader is being used on its own (standalone)

1Start a new recording session by pressing. . The panel reader beeps and the session number appears on the LCD.

2Move the animal into the cattle crush.

When the animal passes near the antenna, the EID tag will be read and recorded in the panel reader’s internal memory. The EID tag number will

appear on the panel reader’s LCD, the Read LED (green) will flash and the panel reader will beep to indicate that the tag has been read

successfully.

Transferring information from the panel reader

There are two ways to get information off the panel reader.

Data Link for PC Data Link app for Android* smartphone

You can:

•save session files

•register a transaction with NAIT or NLIS (New Zealand and

Australia only).

•transfer session files to MiHub Livestock.

You can:

•transfer and share session files

•register a transaction with NAIT or NLIS (New Zealand and

Australia only).

•transfer session files to MiHub Livestock.

To do this:

1Connect the panel reader to a PC using the cable supplied.

2Launch Data Link on your PC.

3Click

to get information off the panel reader.

To do this:

Launch the app on your smartphone and follow the instructions.

The Tru-Test Data Link app is available to download for

free from the Google Play* store (Android* devices).

Tru-Test Data Link for PC software is supplied on the USB

flash drive or is available to download for free from

www.tru-test.com

Modifying the panel reader settings

You can modify the panel reader settings using the menu options on the panel reader itself, or by connecting the panel reader to a PC and using Data

Link.

Modifying the panel reader settings using the menu options on the panel reader itself

To access the panel reader settings:

Press .

The first three items appear on the LCD.

To scroll through and highlight options, press or repeatedly.

To select a highlighted option or modify a setting, press .

To exit out of the panel reader settings, highlight EXIT, then press .

Panel reader settings

Menu name

Options

Description

BLUETOOTH® Auto* The panel reader will automatically connect to previously used devices or other Tru-Test devices.

Manual This setting should be used when connecting to a panel reader from an Android™ smartphone

or other

Bluetooth

enabled device.

Off Disables the

Bluetooth

wireless connection.

FIND BT DEVICES Allows you to manually search for other

Bluetooth

enabled devices.

PAIRED DEVICES Lists previously paired devices. Select from this list to connect to another device.

DUPLICATES On* The panel reader will not record the same EID twice in the same session.

Off The panel reader will record the same EID twice in the same session.

OUTPUT MODE Single* The panel reader will only record and send the same EID once.

Cont (Continuous) The panel reader will record only once but send the same EID each time it is read.

DATA FORMAT Data format changes the way that EIDs are stored and output from the panel reader.

Dec 1 (Decimal 1)* Standard decimal format with a space between the country (or a manufacturer’s, possibly

shared) code and the national identification (or a manufacturer’s unique within series) code e.g.

826 123456789012.

Dec 2 (Decimal 2) Decimal format used in some countries with no space between the country (or a manufacturer’s,

possibly shared) code and the national identification (or a manufacturer’s unique within series)

code e.g. 826123456789012.

Hex (Hexadecimal) e.g. 8000F58000000001.

ISO Complies with ISO 24631-6 e.g. 1000000826000000123456.

DIAGNOSTICS There are four diagnostics screens which provide troubleshooting information. Select NEXT to scroll through the screens. If

the values fall outside the normal range, see

Troubleshooting

on page 13.

Supply voltage The power supply voltage is displayed and should be followed by (OK).

Antenna voltage and

tuning value

The antenna voltage is displayed and should be followed by (OK). The tuning value is displayed.

The graph should show a dot in the middle band and be followed by (OK).

Noise level Displays the levels of interference being detected. The noise level should be in the lower part of

the graph.

Read rate Displays the reads per minute for the current location of the tag.

SOFTWARE VERSION The panel reader software version.

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUÊS

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

You can change the language displayed on the panel reader’s LCD.

Modifying the panel reader settings using Data Link

In order to modify the panel reader settings using Data Link, you must first install Data Link on the PC. To do this, insert the USB flash drive into a

USB port on your PC and follow the instructions.

1Connect the panel reader to a PC using the cable supplied.

2Launch Data Link.

3Click .

4Click on one of the tabs:

Data Link panel reader settings

User Interface tab

This tab allows you to modify the panel reader’s user interface.

Setting Options Explanation

Beeper Enabled* The panel reader normally beeps when a tag is read or a key is pressed. This can be disabled, if

required.

Disabled

Language ENGLISH*

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUÊS

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

The panel reader’s user interface can be displayed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French or

German.

Bluetooth® tab

This tab allows you to modify the panel reader’s

Bluetooth

settings.

Setting Options Explanation

Bluetooth Control Auto* The panel reader will automatically connect to previously used devices or other Tru-Test devices.

Manual This setting should be used when connecting to a panel reader from an Android™ smartphone or

other

Bluetooth

enabled device.

Off Disables the

Bluetooth

wireless connection.

XRP2 MAC Address N/A (read only) This is the unique address for the panel reader’s

Bluetooth

wireless connection module. This

address may be used to confirm the identity of the panel reader when it is searched for by another

device such as a PC.

Device Name N/A You can add to the list of paired devices by manually entering the name of a device, entering the

device’s unique MAC address and clicking Add device to list of paired devices. This allows

the panel reader to be paired with a non-Tru-Test device.

Device MAC Address N/A

Add Device to Paired

List

N/A

Devices XRP2 is paired

with

N/A Lists previously paired devices.

Clear Paired Device List N/A Click on Clear paired device list to remove all previously paired devices from the panel reader’s

list of paired devices. You may want to do this to speed up automatic connection to a new

XR3000, or to prevent connection to a device that you accidentally paired to.

Set XRP2 Bluetooth PIN Set PIN to 0000*

Set PIN to default

When pairing the panel reader with another

Bluetooth

enabled device (for example a mobile

phone), you may need to reset the panel reader’s

Bluetooth

PIN. This may be because the device

will only accept a PIN comprising either alphabetic characters or numeric characters.

By default, the panel reader’s

Bluetooth

PIN is set to 0000 (numeric characters), however if you

need to change it to default (alphabetic characters), select Set PIN to default.

If you are having trouble pairing the panel reader with another device, try resetting the PIN then

repeat the steps for pairing.

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