Datamars AirStick EID User manual

Portable EID Tags Reader – User Manual

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Contents
1. OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................4
AirStick EID Tag Reader Description ...............................................................................4
Highlights.........................................................................................................................4
Packaging Contents .........................................................................................................4
Glossary……………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
S-ID Software ..................................................................................................................5
AirStick overview .............................................................................................................6
Keyboard and Read button ..............................................................................................7
2. Getting Started ........................................................................................................8
How to insert and remove the internal battery ...............................................................8
Charging the battery........................................................................................................9
How to Switch ON/OFF AirStick reader.........................................................................10
To switch on AirStick reader ............................................................................................ 10
To switch off AirStick reader............................................................................................ 11
Display……………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Settings…………………………………………………………………………………………………….13
Application Menu ...........................................................................................................15
Transponder types & EID...............................................................................................16
3. Operations .............................................................................................................17
Reading an EID Ear Tag .................................................................................................17
Single Mode.................................................................................................................... 18
Continuous Mode ............................................................................................................ 18
Managing Duplicates......................................................................................................18
Linking Data to an EID...................................................................................................19
Insert and modify a VID .................................................................................................. 19
Insert and modify an Alert............................................................................................... 20
Notes ............................................................................................................................. 22
4. Session functions................................................................................................... 23
Create a New Session ....................................................................................................23
Continue Session............................................................................................................23
Sessions Options............................................................................................................26
Delete duplicates ............................................................................................................ 27
Delete a session.............................................................................................................. 28
Send Session Data .......................................................................................................... 29
Show EID details............................................................................................................. 31
5. Search Functions....................................................................................................33
Search EID .....................................................................................................................33
Search VID .....................................................................................................................38
Search Alert....................................................................................................................41

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6. AirStick connectivity ..............................................................................................45
Data transfer..................................................................................................................45
USB (wired)....................................................................................................................45
Mass storage mode......................................................................................................... 46
USB Virtual COM Port ...................................................................................................... 46
USB Keyboard wedge...................................................................................................... 46
Bluetooth®(wireless) ....................................................................................................46
Bluetooth® Virtual COM Port (SPP, Serial Port Profile)....................................................... 49
Bluetooth® Keyboard wedge........................................................................................... 49
USB Memory Stick..........................................................................................................51
Reader backup................................................................................................................ 53
Session download ........................................................................................................... 53
Reader restore................................................................................................................ 54
Session upload................................................................................................................ 54
7. Firmware update....................................................................................................55
8. Care and Maintenance............................................................................................55
9. Specification ..........................................................................................................56
10. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................57
Bad reading performances.............................................................................................57
The reader does not work..............................................................................................57
A triangle has appeared on the status toolbar ..............................................................58
11. Certification ........................................................................................................ 59
12. End of life............................................................................................................ 60
Disassembly Instructions for AirStick reader ................................................................60
Tools Required ...............................................................................................................60
Product Disassembly Process ........................................................................................60

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1. OVERVIEW
AirStick EID Tag Reader Description
With its ergonomic and well-balanced wand, the AirStick can read electronic and visual ID tags while you
keep at a safe and comfortable distance.
Simply click a button and the animal’s ID data will be displayed on the AirStick’s clear screen where you can
zoom text of interest (EID, VID or Alert).
An audible, visible and tactile feedback will indicate a successful read and save. AirStick easily connects to
external devices wirelessly via Bluetooth or via USB in to exchange animal information.
Highlights
• Compatible with Standards ISO11784/5, ISO11784-AMD1 (FDX-B and HDX transponders)
• High reading distance (31 cm FDX-B, 37 cm HDX glass tag 32 mm)
• Flashing LED, vibration and audio to notify successful tag reading
• Robust and waterproof (IP67)
• Easy wireless connectivity via Bluetooth® and data transfer via USB
• Long life rechargeable and replaceable battery for extended use outdoors (two batteries included)
• 4 GB memory capacity (> 1 million codes stored)
• Search functions to recall animal data
Packaging Contents
• AirStick reader
• 2 Rechargeable and replaceable Li-Ion
Batteries 7.4VDC/19.24Wh/2600mAh
• AC/DC battery charger 15V 1.6A 24W 100-
240VAC
• Charger cable (provided with UK, US, AU, EU
socket depending on the Country)
• Car charger
• USB cable (to connect AirStick reader to a
device)
• USB memory stick (containing S-ID Software)
• Documentation and warranty card
• Shoulder belt
• Suitcase
Figure 1-1

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Glossary
EID : Electronic IDentifier.
VID : Visual IDentifier. Alphanumeric code up to 16 digits that can be associated with an EID on AirStick
reader (manually entering the code) or by S-ID software (you can propose a default value or set the VID
equal to the last digits, up to 12, of the EID). *
Alert : Alphanumeric code up to 16 digits that can be associated with an EID to notify a specific condition
met by an animal (grouping, pregnancy, vaccination...) *. An Alert can be selected from a pre-defined list or
can be entered manually.
Note : A note is any data (alphanumeric codes up to 16 digits) that can be added to an EID: It is possible to
customize Up to 5 “note” fields. You can decide to classify each note to have consistent information for all
EIDs (eg. Note 1 = Date of Birth, Note 2: Place of birth….) or use it in different ways for different EIDs.
This data is read only on AirStick and can be added and edited in S-ID only.
Magnifier : Highlights the information you consider the most important (EID, VID or alert) with a bigger font
size. For the EID and the VID you can customize the number of digits you want to highlight, from 3 to 12.
Reading session : Memory file that stores reading information every time an EID is read. Default session
name: RS dd-mm-yy.csv. *
Counter : Number of EIDs stored in the current session.
* Customizable functionality on S-ID software
S-ID Software
We recommend installing S-ID software on your PC (provided with the supplied USB memory stick), which
allows you to manage your data, check for newer versions of the firmware or modify default settings.
*Refer to S-ID software manual for more information.
Check for the latest version and the instructions manual on
www.datamars.com/id-readers .

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AirStick overview
1. LED: the light flashes red while the reader is in reading mode and turn into green when an EID is
detected. The light is switched off if no reading operations are ongoing.
2. Antenna
3. Read button (on the back):
4. Rear screwing cap (on the bottom)
5. DC Plug (charger connection)
6. Battery removal button
7. Replaceable battery
8. Mini USB port (to connect the reader to a PC via USB cable)
9. Standard USB port (to connect a USB memory stick)
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Keyboard and Read button
AirStick has 4 buttons on the keyboard and a read button placed on the back (Figure 1-3, 1-4).
1,2,3 - Contextual buttons: Press a contextual button to select the corresponding command displayed in
the action toolbar on the screen.
4 - ON-OFF/Selection button. This button allows to:
Switch ON the reader: Press for about 3 seconds
(refer to “ _Switch_ON/OFF_AirStick “section for more information)
Switch OFF the reader: Press for 2 seconds and then press again to confirm ( refer to “ Switch ON/OFF AirStick
reader“ section for more information)
Select: When the reader is turned on, press to activate the select command displayed in the action toolbar
Read Button:
The read button is placed on the back of the reader and it is the only button dedicated to read an EID (refer
to “Reading an EID Ear Tag” section for more information).
1 2 3
1 2 3
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On the action toolbar
On keyboard
Figure 1-3
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2. Getting Started
How to insert and remove the internal battery
AirStick is provided with two batteries supplied inside the suitcase (refer to “Packaging Contents” section for more
information).
To insert the battery into AirStick reader it is very important to follow the steps described in this section:
1) Open the rear screwing cap on the bottom of the reader.
2) Insert the battery into AirStick battery compartment. The powerpack cavity is designed to allow an easy
and proper installation. The battery will “snap” into place when it is properly inserted.
To remove the battery from AirStick reader:
1) Open the rear screwing cap on the bottom of the reader.
2) Push the battery removal button.
3) Pull out the battery.
3) Close the rear screwing cap.

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Charging the battery
The battery can be charged as stand-alone using the AC/DC battery charger or the car charger, or it can be
charged while it is insert into the reader, connecting AirStick to the AC/DC charger or car charger.
By AC/DC battery charger:
Connect the AC/DC charger adaptor to the charger cable. Connect the AC/DC charger plug to the DC jack on
the battery, then plug the cable socket into a 220 VAC outlet.
By car charger:
Plug one end of the car charger into the plug jack on the battery, then plug the other end into the accessory
socket of the car.
Battery level indicator:
The battery logo shows the battery level. Please note that when the bar become red, about 30 minutes of
power charge are left.
While the battery is charging, the red and green LED indicator will light and will be steadily lit. When the
battery is fully charged, the red LED indicator will turn off and the green LED indicator will be steadily lit.
Charging Problems:
If an error occurs during the charging, the Red LED starts blinking. Here below a list of possible causes and
solutions:
Cause
Solution
The charging temperature is out of range (+5°C
and +45°C)
Keep the reader in an indoor environment at
temperature between +5 and +45°C during
charging process
Battery is exhausted
The battery must be replaced
Battery fault
Please contact the assistance

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How to Switch ON/OFF AirStick reader
To switch on AirStick reader
Press the ON-OFF/Selection button on the reader for 3 seconds.
The Start screen
(Figure 2-1) will appear on the display and shows:
1) AirStick reader name (
customizable by S-ID Software )
2) Firmware version
3) Counter: how many EID read in the current Reading session
4) The current Reading session name
5) EID, VID, ALERT fields: the yellow icon indicate which field is highlighted in the magnifier when a tag is
read. When the reader is turned on for the first time, the magnifier highlights the EID.
Scroll down with the down arrow to change the information you want to highlight in the magnifier. When a
different field is selected (VID or Alert), the AirStick will keep this selection until a new one will be chosen.
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Figure 2-1