AgriEid Smart Stick User manual

AgriEid Smart Stick Reader
Operation Manual

1. Introduction .................................................................................... 2
2. Features ......................................................................................... 3
2.1. Intended Use ............................................................. 3
2.2. Physical characteristics ............................................. 3
2.3. Environmental ........................................................... 3
2.4. Electronic .................................................................. 4
3. Getting Started ......................................................................................... 4
3.1. Unpacking ................................................................. 4
3.2. Key Board Functions ................................................. 5
3.3. Bluetooth connection ................................................ 7
4. Scanning ........................................................................................ 8
5. Maintenance ............................................................................... 10
5.1. Charging ................................................................. 10
5.2. Cleaning .................................................................. 11
5.3. Storage ................................................................... 11
5.4. Maintenance ........................................................... 11

1. Introduction
The AgriEid Smart Stick Reader provides NLIS functions including reading,
displaying, and transmitting electronic tag numbers to any smart phone,
tablet, desktop or laptop device for storage and management.
Including Apple, iOS, Windows and Android operating systems.
This manual is intended to provide a complete overview of the AgriEid
Smart Stick Reader and should be carefully read before operating the device.
2. Features
2.1. Intended Use
RFID Animal Identification and Tracking Management (NLIS)
2.2. Physical characteristics
Size of reading head: 50mm
Size of length: 45cm to 120cm
Weight: ≤0.3kg
Screen: 50mm
2.3. Environmental
Operating Temperature Range -10 to 50 °C
Storage Temperature Range -20 to 65 °C
Humidity Max: 90%

2.4. Electronic
Battery Capacity：3000mAh
Continuous working time 20 hours
Communication mode: Bluetooth
Frequency:
134.2 KHz
Reading range: 5-8CM
Waterproof of reading head: IP57
Compatible with the ISO Standards 11784 and 11785, with FDX-B.and
HDX capability
3. Getting Started
FOR YOUR PROTECTION, please read these safety instructions
completely before applying power to, or operating the system.
3.1. Unpacking
The following table lists the items which should be received :
ITEMS
INCLUDED
AgriEid Smart Stick Reader
√
USB Cable for Charging
√
AgriEid Smart Stick Reader
Operation Manual
√

③
①
Each item should be examined for any noticeable defects or damage that
may have occurred during shipment although it is packed carefully. If any
defect or damage exists, please contact AgriEid .
3.2. Key Board Functions
The handheld keyboard is multifunctional. In different modes, it has
different functions.
②
Figure3-1 The keyboard
①--- Set button
②--- Enter button
③--Power/Scan button
3.2.1. P ower / sc an
Press the ‘Power/Scan’ button to power up the reader, the version of the
software will be showed on the screen. Seconds after the reader
turned on, the reader begins to scan.
The reader can be turned off by hold down the ‘Power/Scan’ button for
seconds.

You can scan by pressing the ‘Power/Scan’ button and quit the
scanning operation by pressing the ‘Enter’ button.
The device will shut down automatically after 15 minutes, when not in
use.
3.2.2. General Settings
Press the ‘Set’ button to enter the menu setting interface, there are 4
options you can choose (see Table 1 below). Press the ‘Enter’ button to
choose the option (mark >), press the ‘Enter’ button to enter. Press the
‘Power/Scan’ button to return to the previous menu.
Table 1 - menu settings
Option
Description
1
language
The only choice is English
2
Bluetooth
There are 3 modes,’EMU KEB STD’,’EMU KBD SMART’,
and ‘BLE PERIPHERAL’. You can press ‘Set’ button to
select a mode, then press ‘Enter’ button to choose the
mode (the device will indicate you ‘waiting…’ for set
the parameter), at last there is a mark’*’before the
current mode.
3
About
Show the device information, including the SN and
the version of the soft.
4
Shut
down
Press the ‘Enter’ button to power off the device.

Notes for Bluetooth:
• EMU KEB STD mode: shown the data from the reader and the cursor
will jump to the next line.
• EMU KEB SMART mode: besides the functions of the EMU KEB STD,
the keyboard will pop automatically for operator to add information.
• BLE PERIPHERAL mode: reserved for APP connection
3.3. Bluetooth connection
You can choose any mobile device that has Bluetooth and Virtual
Keyboard driven apps (Notes, Excel, Word etc) such as iPhone, iPad,
Android Smartphone and Tablets etc.
Open the Bluetooth function of the mobile device, and then
connect the AgriEid device called ‘Ear Tag Reader’.
Open the notes app on an iPad (for example), then create a new or open
an existing note, the blinking cursor confirms the scanner is ready for
receiving data from the reader.

4. Scanning
1) Press the ‘Power/Scan’ button to detect (see figure4-1).
Figure 4-1 scanning
2) If there is no tag detected in 20 seconds, the information ‘NO Tag’
and ’ press the Power/Scan button to scan’ will be shown on
the screen(see figure 4-2). You can press the ‘Power/Scan’ button
to detect again.
Figure4-2 No Tag
3) If a tag is detected, the tag number will be shown on the screen
(see figure 4-3).
Figure 4-3 tag number displayed

4) If the Bluetooth connection is secure, the tag number will
transmit to the mobile device automatically (see figure 4-4)
Figure 4-4 data transmission in ‘notes’ mobile app
999-000000000069

5. Maintance
5.1. Charging
When battery goes down, it is necessary to recharge the reader.
Unscrew the back cover, and then connect the USB Charger and USB Cable
with the reader to charge the reader as shown in figure 5-1. When in
charging, the battery indicator light will be green.
Figure 5-1 charge the reader
To see the status of charging, turn on the reader.
If the battery indicator bar is 100% lit and the flash sign is not blinking
this means the battery is fully charged. Unplug the USB cable and screw
the cover back on the device.

5.2. Cleaning
Periodic cleaning of the reader is required. The reader can be cleaned by
soft cloth or paper or water directly at the reading header. The reader
with the waterproof level of IP67 and can be washed using clean water.
5.3. Storage
When not in use the device should be protected from dust, water and
temperature extremes.
5.4. Maintenance
1) The AgriEid Smart Stick Reader needs to be taken good care of
during and after use.
2) Do NOT drop it from high level.
3) Prevent high pressure from being applied to the screen.
4) Regularly charge the battery.