Avid Technology MiniTracker 4 User manual

MINITRACKER 4
User Guide

MiniTracker 4™
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Firmware Version : 9.02
Revision 1.1

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Contents
Buons and Controls...............................................................3
Geng Started.........................................................................4
The LCD Screens.......................................................................5
Changing the Baeries.............................................................7
Firmware Updates................................................................... 8
Specicaons...........................................................................9
Regulatory Informaon ......................................................... 10
Warranty & Customer Service...............................................11

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Buons and Controls
Buons, controls and features of the scanner are displayed below :
Power buon
USB / Micro SD Slot
Read buon
Color LCD
Navigaon buons

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Geng Started
Congratulaons on the purchase of your new AVID MiniTracker 4™
microchip scanner!
Need to get started quickly? Just follow these instrucons :
1. Remove your new scanner from the packaging.
2. Press the power buon on the right-hand edge.
3. Press and hold the read buon above the screen unl a
microchip is scanned.
4. The number will be displayed on the screen and retained in
the history of scanned microchips.
Bluetooth connecvity
1. Press the * buon to change sengs.
2. Scroll down to “Bluetooth”, press the circle buon and
switch Bluetooth to “on”.
3. On your device search for new Bluetooth devices and pair
as usual.
4. Every me you scan a microchip, the number will be sent
to the device as if it were being typed on the keyboard.
For more detailed instrucons and other features, please read the
rest of the manual.

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The LCD Screens
Below are examples of the various screens which might be
displayed during usage :
Home Screen
Scanning for Chip
Chip Found
No Chip Found

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Historical Scan

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Changing the Baeries
To replace the baeries:
1. Unscrew the two screws on the back of the case, either
side of the label.
2. Remove the old baeries.
3. Insert the new baeries.
4. Replace the back and ghten the screws to x it in place.

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Firmware Updates
As part of our connuous product development we will release
updates to the rmware installed on the scanner.
To install these updates please visit the following website where full
instrucons will be provided :
hps://minitracker.avidid.com
If you require any further assistance please contact your local
support oce as detailed in the Warranty and Customer Service
secon.

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Specicaons
MiniTracker 4™ Specicaons
Operang Frequency : 134.2 kHz
Storage (microSD) :
8GB 20 million me-stamped pet ID records
128GB 320 million me-stamped pet ID records
Data Connecons : Bluetooth® 5.3 and USB
Display : 240x320 color LCD
Sound : Audible beeps
Microchip Reading Ranges :
AVID (125 kHz) 6” (15cm) typical†
FECAVA (125 kHz) 6” (15cm) typical†
ISO FDX-B (134.2 kHz) 8” (20cm) typical†
Trovan (128 kHz) 2.5” (6cm) typical†
Power : Four AA alkaline baeries or USB
Operang Temp. Range : -4 to 129 °F (-20 to 54 °C)
Storage Temp. Range :
With baeries : -4 to 129 °F (-20 to 54 °C)
Without baeries : -4 to 158 °F (-20 to 70 °C)
Dimensions : 3.25” W x 8.25” L x 0.88” H
(8.26cm W x 20.96 cm L x 2.24 cm H)
Weight :
With baeries : 13 oz. (370g)
Without baeries : 9.8 oz. (277g)
† Reading ranges were measured using 12mm, 12-gauge
implantable microchip transponders. Reading distances will vary
depending on the orientaon and the size of the microchip
transponder.

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Regulatory Informaon
FCC ID : IOL-134-AV1050
Contains FCC ID : IOL-BT840F
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 protecon
against harmful interference in a residenal installaon. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instrucons,
may cause harmful interference to radio communicaons.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
parcular installaon. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television recepon, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
·Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the
separaon between the equipment and receiver.
·Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
·Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Operaon with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is
likely to result in interference to radio and TV recepon. The user is
cauoned that changes and modicaons made to the equipment
without the approval of the manufacturer could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Avid
Idencaon Systems, Inc. is under license.

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Warranty & Customer Service
The MiniTracker 4™ is warranted to be free of manufacturing
defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Defecve readers will be repaired or replaced at the discreon of
Avid Idencaon Systems, Inc.
Please contact an Avid representave for a Return Merchandise
Authorizaon (RMA) number, of if you have any quesons about
using your MiniTracker 4™.
Customer Service
Within USA : 1-800-336-2843
Outside USA : +1-951-371-7505
Website : hps://www.avidid.com
Mailing Address
Avid Idencaon Systems, Inc.
3185 Hamner Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
USA
If you purchased your scanner from a local oce or distributor
please contact them in the rst instance.
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