Connecting To An Indicator (Optional); Recording Eid Tags - Tru-Test XRP2i Guide Rapide

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).
Two antennas may be used, or the panel reader may be synchronised and used with another panel reader.

Connecting to an indicator (optional)

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Bluetooth
Connecting to a
Bluetooth
To establish a wireless connection between the panel reader and a Tru-Test
'pair' the two devices. The panel reader can be paired with any Tru-Test
When connecting the panel reader wirelessly to a Tru-Test indicator, always turn the indicator on BEFORE the panel reader.
1. With both devices off, position the panel reader within 5 metres of the indicator.
2. Switch on the indicator and, if necessary, check that its
3. Connect 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
wireless connection LED (blue) illuminates and the LCD displays the name of the connected device.
4. Use the panel reader to scan an EID tag in order to test the connection.
Connecting to an indicator that does not offer
Connect the panel reader to the indicator using the Panel Reader-Serial cable supplied. Follow the instructions provided with your
indicator.

Recording EID tags

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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
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Front of crush/chute,
weigh crate or drafter
®
enabled indicator
Read zone
Animal flow inside
crush/chute, weigh
crate or drafter
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
enabled indicator and to some third party devices.
Bluetooth
setting is enabled.
®
Bluetooth
wireless connectivity
Section 4 – Ways to use the panel reader
Keep animals
out of this area.
Animals inside
this area could
adversely affect
read performance
and may damage
the antenna
Antenna
enabled indicator, you need to
.
Bluetooth