Aleis ISO-FFW-6000 User manual

Aleis ISO-FFW Series Operational Manual
Aleis Pty Ltd
ACN 130 754 826
www.aleis.com Ph: 07 46685942
Reader
User Guide
ISO-FFW Series Reader
ISO-FFW-6000 Standard unit with Read and On LEDs Only
ISO-FFW-8030 Display and 8030 Keypad
ISO-FFW-8030-EXP With 9000 expansion board fitted
ISO-FFW-8030- EXP-CLK With 9000 expansion board and Clock fitted
ISO-FFW-9060 Display and 9060 Data Entry Keypad
ISO-FFW-9060EXP With 9000 expansion board fitted
ISO-FFW-9060- EXP-CLK With 9000 expansion board and Clock fitted
Version 1.00 07/03/2011
IMPORTANT!
This User Guide must be read in conjunction with Reader, prior to use.
Copyright Aleis Pty Ltd 2011
A1064AUS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Regularity Notices and Conformity .....................................................................................................................................................4
ISO-FFW Series Reader Instructions..................................................................................................................................................5
1.0 The Aleis ISO-FFW Series System ........................................................................................................................................6
2.0 Preparation for Use...................................................................................................................................................................7
3.0 Warnings....................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.0 Care and Maintenance..............................................................................................................................................................7
5.0 Methods of connection..............................................................................................................................................................8
5.1 Direct connection with your scale indicator:..........................................................................................................................8
5.2 Direct connection with your computer:..................................................................................................................................8
5.3 Interface Protocol...................................................................................................................................................................8
6.0 Optional Power..........................................................................................................................................................................9
7.0 Using External Power Supply ..................................................................................................................................................9
8.0 The ISO-FFW8030 Keypad....................................................................................................................................................9
9.0 ISO-FFW8030 Reader Method of Use.....................................................................................................................................9
9.1 How to: Read & Store RFIDs..............................................................................................................................................10
9.2 How to: Create Sessions using menu...................................................................................................................................10
9.3 How to: Create Sessions using F1 and F2 Keys...................................................................................................................10
9.4 How to: Upload RFIDs into the Reader...............................................................................................................................10
9.5 How to: Compare RFIDs in the Reader ...............................................................................................................................11
9.6 Formatting the File System..................................................................................................................................................13
9.7 How to Format your reader..................................................................................................................................................13
10.0 ISO-FFW8030 Menu Tree......................................................................................................................................................14
10.1 Session Menu.....................................................................................................................................................................14
10.2 Read Setup Menu...............................................................................................................................................................15
10.3 System Setup Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................16
10.4 Reader Information Menu..................................................................................................................................................17
10.5 Memory Status Menu.........................................................................................................................................................17
11.0 ISO-FFW8030 Audio and Visual Alerts................................................................................................................................18
12.0 ISO-FFW8030 Menu...............................................................................................................................................................19
12.1 Session...............................................................................................................................................................................19
12.11 New.................................................................................................................................................................19
12.12 Send to PC........................................................................................................................................................19
12.13 Clear.................................................................................................................................................................19
12.14 Select................................................................................................................................................................19
12.2 Read Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................19
12.21 Load/Save Profile.............................................................................................................................................19
12.22 Comparison......................................................................................................................................................19
12.23 Alert .................................................................................................................................................................19
12.24 Storage .............................................................................................................................................................19
12.25 Send .................................................................................................................................................................19
12.3 System Setup......................................................................................................................................................................20
12.31 Communications ..............................................................................................................................................20
12.32 Display.............................................................................................................................................................20
12.33 Buzzer..............................................................................................................................................................21
12.34 Sleep Timer......................................................................................................................................................21
12.35 Read Timer.......................................................................................................................................................21
12.36 Load Defaults...................................................................................................................................................21
12.37 Set Date/Time ..................................................................................................................................................21
12.38 RFM Settings ...................................................................................................................................................21
12.4 Reader Information............................................................................................................................................................22
12.5 Memory Status...................................................................................................................................................................22
13.0 The ISO-FFW9060 Qwerty Keypad........................................................................................................................................23
14.0 ISO-FFW9060 Reader Methods of Use................................................................................................................................24
14.1 Record RFID No’s only (no data entry)...........................................................................................................................24
14.2 Quick Data Entry – One only use of Template................................................................................................................24

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14.3 Templates...........................................................................................................................................................................26
14.4 Data Entry using Function Keys for a pre made Template.................................................................................................29
14.5 How to: Upload RFIDs into the Reader.............................................................................................................................30
14.6 How to: Compare RFIDs in the Reader .............................................................................................................................31
14.7 Formatting the File System................................................................................................................................................32
2.8 How to Format your reader..................................................................................................................................................32
15.0 ISO-FFW9060 Menu Tree.....................................................................................................................................................33
15.1 Session Menu.....................................................................................................................................................................33
15.2 Read Setup Menu...............................................................................................................................................................34
15.3 System Setup Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................35
15.4 Reader Information Menu..................................................................................................................................................36
15.5 Memory Status Menu.........................................................................................................................................................36
16.0 ISO-FFW9060 Audio and Visual alerts.................................................................................................................................37
17.0 ISO-FFW9060 Menu...............................................................................................................................................................38
17.1 Session...............................................................................................................................................................................38
17.11 New.................................................................................................................................................................38
17.12 Data Entry Setup..............................................................................................................................................38
17.13 Data Entry Locking..........................................................................................................................................38
17.14 Templates.........................................................................................................................................................38
17.15 Send to PC........................................................................................................................................................38
17.16 Clear.................................................................................................................................................................38
17.17 Change Name...................................................................................................................................................38
17.18 Select................................................................................................................................................................38
5.2 Read Setup...........................................................................................................................................................................38
17.21 Load/Save Profile.............................................................................................................................................38
17.22 Comparison......................................................................................................................................................38
17.23 Alert .................................................................................................................................................................38
17.24 Storage .............................................................................................................................................................39
17.25 Send .................................................................................................................................................................39
17.3 System Setup......................................................................................................................................................................39
17.31 Communications ..............................................................................................................................................39
17.32 Display.............................................................................................................................................................40
17.33 Buzzer..............................................................................................................................................................40
17.34 Sleep Timer......................................................................................................................................................40
17.35 Read Timer.......................................................................................................................................................40
17.36 Load Defaults...................................................................................................................................................40
17.37 Set Date/Time ..................................................................................................................................................41
17.38 RFM Settings ...................................................................................................................................................41
17.4 Reader Information............................................................................................................................................................41
17.5 Memory Status...................................................................................................................................................................42
18.0 ISO-FFW SERIES Reader Specifiactions.............................................................................................................................42
19.0 Aleis Conditions of Sale..........................................................................................................................................................43

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REGULARITY NOTICES AND CONFORMITY
USA – FCC
Information to the user (FCC Part 15.105)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Modification warning (FCC Part 15.21)
Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by Aleis could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
IC Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Europe CE
This device has been tested and meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements for EN300 330
Australia and New Zealand - C-Tick
This device has been tested and meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements for CISPR 11
Antenna Warning
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below. The ISO-FFW Series Readers are
only approved with the detachable antennas below. In accordance with RSS-GEN Issue 2 June 2007 Section
7.1.4 and FCC Part 15.21, antennas not included in this list are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Aleis Part Number Antenna Housing Length Antenna Description
4022 300mm 200mm Ferrite rod antenna
4023 500mm 200mm Ferrite rod antenna

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Important User Instructions
ISO-FFW SERIES READER INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
Must be read prior to using system
The following instructions must be wholly adhered to or permanent damage to the antenna/reader and/or permanent
data loss can occur. Non-conformance to the handling and operating instructions will immediately void all warranties
for the antenna/reader and software.
1. WARNING: All Aleis warranties will be immediately voided if this reader is used in any way with
Hyperterminal.
2. Have only one system at a time switched on unless Master/Slaved.
3. Do not hose or submerge antenna/reader in water.
4. Use only a very lightly damp cloth to clean antenna/reader.
5. Do not use chemicals to clean antenna/reader.
6. Do not drop reader boxes as electronics are contained within.
7. All boxes with seals are to be kept sealed.
8. Do not remove any VOID stickers from readers.
9. Do not drill holes in antenna.
10. Aleis Conditions of Sale apply.

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1.0 THE ALEIS ISO-FFW SERIES SYSTEM
The ISO-FFW series is available in different configurations
ISO-FFW-6000 Standard unit with Read and On LEDs Only
ISO-FFW-8030 Display and 8030 Keypad
ISO-FFW-8030-EXP With 9000 expansion board fitted
ISO-FFW-8030- EXP-CLK With 9000 expansion board and Clock fitted
ISO-FFW-9060 Display and 9060 Data Entry Keypad
ISO-FFW-9060EXP With 9000 expansion board fitted
ISO-FFW-9060- EXP-CLK With 9000 expansion board and Clock fitted

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2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE
When you have mounted your Aleis ISO-FFW Series Reader, and you are ready to use it,
please ensure the following steps are closely followed:
When inserting or attaching a new electronic RFID device into or on an animal, keep all
other electronic RFID devices a minimum of 3 meters away from the Aleis ISO-FFW Series
Reader. This will ensure you only read the device you are inserting or attaching.
Keep computers a minimum of 3 meters away from the Aleis ISO-FFW Series Reader.
Securely fasten the computer lead into your scale indicator or computer – screw the
connectors into place.
3.0 WARNINGS
Never open the reader box.
Never drill the antenna.
Some magnetic fields will affect reading, such as some computers, computer monitors,
electric motors and generators. This may affect your read range and therefore your reader is
being interfered with.
4.0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Keep all spare electronic RFID devices away from the Aleis ISO-FFW Series Reader.
Protect computer and power leads from animals if the system is left in the yards.
Treat the system with care; Aleis has built this system for the cattle yards, but it is an
electronic unit and must be treated accordingly.
Keep all reader connectors clean and screw covers on fittings when not in use.
MOST IMPORTANT: Aleis’ customers are our highest priority, and if you have any
queries, please feel most welcome to contact your Aleis distributor.

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5.0 METHODS OF CONNECTION
There are two general methods of connecting your Aleis ISO-FFW Series System.
5.1 Direct connection with your scale indicator:
The Aleis ISO-FFW Series Reader is compatible with all scale indicators accepting
the standard RFID format from a reader. You may need to contact your scale
indicator manufacturer for setup instructions.
There is no setup required on the reader end – simply plug in your reader to your
scale indicator by plugging the 9-pin female plug into the 9-pin male plug on your
scale indicator.
5.2 Direct connection with your computer:
The ISO-FFW Series Reader can also link directly with your computer. The Aleis
ISO-FFW Series Reader is compatible with all major herd management programs
accepting a standard real-time RFID from a reader. You may need to contact your
herd management software provider for exact setup instructions.
There is no setup required on the reader end – simply plug in your reader to your
computer by plugging the 9-pin female plug into the 9-pin male plug on the back of
your computer.
5.3 Interface Protocol
When you are setting up the ISO-FFW Series Reader to read directly into your scale
indicator or computer, you may be asked for the ‘interface protocol’ by the scale
indicator manufacturer or software provider. These settings are as follows:
Baud Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Communication: ASCII Serial

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6.0 OPTIONAL POWER
Only use high quality regulated linear power supplies or solar panels. Please contact Aleis
with any queries, you may have.
Some switch mode power supplies are NOT suitable and must not be used.
7.0 USING EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
If you purchased a ISO-FFW System without a power supply, then you will need to use an
power supply to power the reader. An external 12 volt battery can be used, or an regulated
linear power supply. DO NOT USE A SWITCH MODE POWER SUPPLY.
The power supply must be approved for use in your country and meet all your countries
emission requirements.
8.0 THE ISO-FFW8030 KEYPAD
9.0 ISO-FFW8030 READER METHOD OF USE
Helpful Hints
First, it is recommended to go to Menu Setup diagram in User Guide, then go to MENU key
on reader, and become familiar with the settings in the reader while looking at the User
Guide.
Pressing C once takes you back to previous step.
Keep session numbers recorded somewhere so you know which cattle are recorded in
individual session numbers.
Screen will automatically turn off if not used within 30 minutes. (Menu selectable)

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9.1 How to: Read & Store RFIDs
1. Turn the 8030 Series Reader ON.
2. When Reading Press the button on the wand and wave the wand past the RFID device -
ear tag or rumen pellet. When reading rumen pellets, simply wave the wand in a reverse
‘L’ pattern behind the front leg of the animal, or in front of the brisket.
3. When you have finished reading, you may turn the Reader OFF, and download it later at
your PC, or you may start a new session and read another group of animals.
9.2 How to: Create Sessions using menu.
1. To start a new session to read another group of animals, simply press the MENU button.
2. The word ‘Session’ will be highlighted, press the OK button.
3. The word ‘New’ will be highlighted, press the OK button.
4. Select Yes by using the left arrow key, then press the OK button. (If previous sessions are
empty, you will not be able to create a new session)
5. Press the C button (located to the left of the MENU button) until you return to the main
reading screen, and read the next group of cattle.
9.3 How to: Create Sessions using F1 and F2 Keys.
1. Press F2 to end current session.
2. Press F1 to start new session. Four Beeps will be heard.
Note: you can start a new session even if the one you have ended has no RFID devices in it.
9.4 How to: Upload RFIDs into the Reader
The feature of uploading RFIDs into the 8030 portable wand is to allow you to find particular
RFIDs that you need to identify. For example, if you need to find a particular animal that was
treated with a certain medicinal treatment, you can upload the RFID into the reader. When you
read the animal with that RFID, the reader will alert you with a long series of beeps so that you
will know you have found the animal you were looking for.
To use this feature, there are two steps you will need to perform:
1. Create a file to upload into the reader.
2. Upload the RFIDs into the reader.
Before starting you will need:
1. Aleis DataLink installed on your computer.
2. A working COM port – you can check this by turning your 8030 reader on, and then opening
Aleis DataLink. Down the bottom right corner of the Aleis DataLink screen, you should see
that the software has connected to a particular unit.
3. A list of RFIDs that you want to put into the reader.

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Step 1: Creating a file to upload into the reader.
Creating the file to upload into the reader is very easy. You can do this in Microsoft Excel or
Wordpad or Notepad. All you need to do is have a list of RFIDs with the word TAG as the first
entry, ie at the top of the list. It must look like this:
TAG
982 000023661452
982 000016654299
982 000027909419
982 000024909416
982 000009161045
982 000024566253
982 000015883922
982 000030781909
If you are using Microsoft Excel, then simply put this in Column A, with the word TAG
in Row 1.
Once you have done this, you will need to save this as a text file (*.txt). It is very important that
you save this as a text file or the operation will not work. Hint: When you save this, give it a
name that is five letters or less.
Step 2: Upload the files into the reader.
1. Open up Aleis DataLink.
2. Once the software has found the reader, click on the Open button located at the left side
of the DataLink screen (there is a big yellow manilla folder on the button).
3. Find the file that you created, and click on the open button.
4. You will see that file name listed in the main screen of Aleis DataLink where the session
names and numbers are normally displayed.
5. Click on that file name.
6. Now click on the Upload button located at the left side of the DataLink screen.
7. You will be asked to enter a name. If you want to change the name, go ahead and type
in what you would like, then click on the OK button.
8. When it has been successfully uploaded, you will see at the bottom left of the DataLink
screen, the words, “Upload Complete”.
9.5 How to: Compare RFIDs in the Reader
You want to ensure that every time you read an RFID, the reader is checking it against the list of
RFIDs you have uploaded into the reader. To make this happen, do the following:
1. Ensure the reader is turned on.
2. Start a new session – as per your requirements . . . so you will be using a template that you
are planning to do your work with.
3. Once you have started the new session, and you are in the main reading screen, press the
MENU button.
4. Scroll down to Read Setup and press the OK button.
5. Scroll down to Comparison and press the OK button.
6. Scroll down to 

Session ( ) and press the OK button.
7. Scroll back to the name you saved the uploaded file as and press the OK button.
8. Press the C button (located beside the MENU button).
9. The reader will then reboot – now press the MENU button again.
10. Scroll down to Read Setup and press the OK button.

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11. Scroll down to Alert and press the OK button.
12. Ensure Condition is highlighted and press the OK button.
13. Scroll down to 

On Match and press the OK button – you will see a tick appear in the
box.
14. Press the C button (located beside the MENU button).
15. Scroll down to Action and press the OK button.
16. Scroll down to 

Msg, LEDs, Buzzer and press the OK button – you will see a tick appear
in the box.
17. Press the C button (located beside the MENU button).
18. Scroll down to Duration and press the OK button.
19. Choose the setting you want and press the OK button. ‘Until Keypress’ means that the
reader will continue to beep and flash the LEDs until any key on the reader is pressed.
20. Press the C button (located beside the MENU button) three times – until you see the main
reading screen.
21. Turn the reader off and then back on.
22. The reader is now ready to use and will compare the RFIDs you read against the list you
uploaded.
**Note: When you upload another new list of RFIDs into the reader, in Step 6 of the
above, you will need to tick the box 

Current Session and then scroll back down and tick
the 

Session ( ) again to reactivate the reader to search

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9.6 Formatting the File System
Formatting of the file system is very important to keep your reader operating at its maximum
performance. Once the reader has read and stored a lot of tags eg 40000+ you may notice a slow
down in its performance when storing and recalling data. This is similar to your PC when the
Hard Drive gets full. When you clear the reader it doesn’t actually remove the data so you can
retrieve it if you accidentally have cleared the reader. When a “Format file system” is done the
data then is lost.
Formatting of the file system should be done every 2-4 months for heavy users or 4-6 months for
light users.
Before formatting the file system make sure you have saved any data in the reader. After
formatting the data is NOT recoverable.
When the reader is formatted your templates will also be cleared so note down the names and the
fields in the template so you can set them up again.
9.7 How to Format your reader
Note: Read above “Formatting File System in Reader” first
Step 1 Open DataLink
Step 2 Click on “Setup”.
Step 3 Click on “Format file system”
Step 4 Click on “OK”
Step 5 Type in your Name and click on “OK”
Step 6 The reader will now be formatting the file system
Step 7 Click on the “OK”
Your reader is now formatted.

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10.0 ISO-FFW8030 MENU TREE
The readers menu has 5 main menu and several sub menu items
Session
Read Setup
System Setup
Reader Information
Memory Status
10.1 Session Menu

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10.2 Read Setup Menu

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10.3 System Setup Menu

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10.4 Reader Information Menu
10.5 Memory Status Menu

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11.0 ISO-FFW8030 AUDIO AND VISUAL ALERTS
Features Buzzer LCD Display LED’s at Top of LCD Alert LED’s – 2 on the top
left side of the screen.
Valid READ One beep Current RFID number, eg.
971 000000002861, at top of
screen
READ LED blinks once
Valid READ & ID STORED Two beeps Current RFID number, eg.
971 000000002861, at top of
screen, and counter at bottom
right of screen will increase.
READ and STORED LED’s
blink once
No ID Read One long beep
(after read on time out) NO RFID READ
No RF Signal being received. Two very quick beeps
(every 30 seconds) (Flashing)
Battery Charge at Low Level Three very quick beeps
(every 60 seconds)
Battery Charge at Critically
Low Level Constant Beeping BATTERY LOW Flashes as unit is about to turn off.
Legend for LCD Visual Displays.
Battery Level Indicator BlueTooth RF Signal Indicator
BT (Solid) Connected
BT (Flashing) Not Fitted or BT
Not ready
Fully Charged
Half Charged
No Charge—unit will turn off
Connected
No Connection
(Flashing)

12.0 ISO-FFW8030 MENU Main Menu (Reader selection choices)
12.1 Session
12.11 New
Starts a New Session
12.12 Send to PC
Sends the RFIDs in the memory to the PC
There are two options:
Current Session
All Sessions
12.13 Clear
Clears the readers memory. There are two options:
Current Session
All Sessions
12.14 Select - Selects the session on the reader . Any RFIDs read will be stored
in the session selected
12.2 Read Setup
12.21 Load/Save Profile
Load defaults – (Resets Read Setup to factory defaults)
12.22 Comparison
Compares RFIDs read with
Current Session
Session (Select which session number you want to compare
RFID’s with)
12.23 Alert
Alert Options
The Condition Sets the alert condition when a RFID is read.
There are 4 Alert Conditions :
On Read
On Match
On No Match
No alert
Action Sets the Alert Action There are 3 options:
Msg = Message on screen
Msg,LED’s = Message & Lights
Msg, LED’s, Buzzer = Message, Lights & Buzzer
Duration
Sets the Alert Duration. There are 4 options
2 Seconds
5 Seconds
10 Seconds
Until Keypress
12.24 Storage
Sets the store Condition when a RFID is read There are 5 options
On Read
On Read (No Duplicates)
On Match
On No-Match
No Alert
12.25 Send
Sets the Send Condition when a RFID is read. There are 4 options
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On Match
On No-Match
No Send
12.3 System Setup
12.31 Communications
Interface
Sets the interface the RFID is send out when a tag is read
Serial
RF Modem
Bluetooth
Protocol
Sets the protocol string when a RFID is read or when
communicating with the reader
Tiris
Aleis
Combined (Tiris/Aleis)
Allflex USA
Serial Options
Serial Baud
Sets the Baud Rate for the serial output only
9600
38400
57600
115200
BlueTooth Config Mode
Off
On
Tag Format
Set the lentgh of the RFID string
ISO 26 Digit
ISO 27 Digit
15 Digit
16 Digit
Scale Interface
Sets scale type, overrides Tag Output Format, Serial Baud Rate, and
Download Format to suit the scale’s requirements.
No Scales
Ruddweigh
Thunderbird
Tru-Test
12.32 Display
Backlight Threshold
(Select required lighting Eg 1 = always bright. 16 = will come on
when very dark. Subject to Backlight Mode selection below)
Backlight Mode
Sets the condition when the Backlight comes on.
Off
On key-press
On low-light
Always On
LCD Contrast