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3 Using COMPACT MAX to Scan Microchips
Scanning a Microchip
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Once the reader is switched on, hold it close to the animal and press the "ON/Read" button
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COMPACT MAX will emit an audible "beep" when the scanner successfully detects a microchip
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To stop scanning if no tag is found, press the "ON/Read" button once again
Effective Scanning
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Hold the scanner close to, or touching the animal
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For optimal reading, keep the scanner parallel to the animal's body rather than pointing
it at the animal
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Scan slowly and repeatedly over the entire body to check whether or not a microchip is present
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Wave the scanner back and forth lightly while scanning, because microchips can be in various orientations
within the animal
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Scan first in a horizontal, then a vertical "S" pattern down the animal's body, as shown in the diagram beside
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Consider scanning each animal more than once to ensure any present microchip can be localized by the scanner
4 Battery
COMPACT MAX can be charged in two ways. You can connect the USB cable to the wall-mounted adapter or
you can connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC. A full charge will take around 3 hours. To extend battery life,
COMPACT MAX has an "Auto-off" function that automatically turns off the reader after 2 minutes (default value)
of inactivity.