Datamars AirStick User manual

Portable EID Tag Reader
Quick Start Guide
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V. 1.1
© 2018 DATAMARS

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Before you start
Basic instructions on how to use your AirSck are
provided in this guide.
For updated information on AirStick’s functionalities,
technical documentation and AirStick S-ID software,
please visit: www.datamars.com/id-readers.
We recommend using S-ID software (contained in
the supplied USB memory stick), which will allow you
to manage your data, check for newer versions of the
rmware or modify default settings.
You might need to congure your AirStick, prior using it for
the rst time.
Note: Please ensure that the battery is fully charged before
using the device for the rst time. This will guarantee a
longer operating lifetime of the batteries.
Glossary
EID: Electronic IDentier.
VID: Visual IDentier. Alphanumeric code that can be associated with
an EID on the AirStick reader or by S-ID software.*
Alert: Alphanumeric code that can be associated with an EID to notify
a specic condition met by an animal (grouping, pregnancy, vaccination...).*
Magnier: Highlights the information you consider the most important
(EID, VID or alert) with a bigger font size.
Reading session: Memory le 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 funconalies on S-ID soware

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Package contents
● AirSck reader
● 2 baeries
● AC/DC baery charger
● Charger cable
● Car charger
● USB cable
● USB memory sck
● Documentaon and warranty card
● Shoulder belt
● Suitcase

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Antenna
Rear screw cap
LED
Baery
removal
buon Replaceable
baery
DC plug
(charger
connector)
Baery LED
indicators
Read buon
(on the back)
Standard USB port
(to connect a USB memory stick)
Mini-USB port
(to connect the reader to a PC)

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The reader’s battery can be charged using the AC/DC
battery charger or the car charger, while tted in the reader
or on its own.
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.
To remove the battery
from the AirStick, push the
battery removal button
and pull out the battery.
To insert the battery into
the AirStick, push it into
the battery housing; an
audible click conrms the
battery has been placed
correctly.
Recharge your AirSck
● AC/DC baery charger
Connect the AC/DC adapter to the plug jack on the
battery, then plug the adapter into a 220 VAC outlet
with the power cord.
● 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 a car.

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ON–OFF / Selecon buon
Switch ON
Press for about 3 seconds
Switch OFF
Press for 2 seconds and
then press again to conrm
Select
Press to select the command
displayed in the action toolbar
ON–OFF /
Selecon buon
Contextual buons
Press a contextual button to
select the command displayed
in the action toolbar
Contextual buons
On KEYBOARD
On SCREEN
1
1
3
3
4
4
2
2
AirSck keyboard
Acon
Toolbar

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Reading an EID
Press the read button on the back of the reader to start
reading. When the AirSck detects an EID, reading data
is displayed on the screen and recorded in the reading
session. The counter on the screen shows the number
of EIDs stored in the current session. At the rst usage,
a reading session is already available when you turn the
AirStick on, without the needing of creating a new one.
The AirStick indicates that a successful reading has been
made with a vibration, an audio notication and a green
light on the antenna (the light ashes red during reading).
In continuous mode, press the read button to stop reading.
If duplicates are not allowed, a duplicate message will be
displayed on the AirStick’s screen when an EID is read
twice.
While connected to an external device, each EID read is
sent on the y. Scroll down to select the shortcut to print
the session content.
Read
buon

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AirSck display
The AirSck’s display can be
populated to suit your requirements.
Date
& me
Reading
session
Counter
Magnier
Shortcut to
print session
Applicaon
menu
Selecon
EID
VID
Baery
level
Bluetooth® icon (green when
connected to a Bluetooth®device)USB icon
Sengs menu
Scroll down to select
the informaon
displayed
in the magnier
Alert

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Sengs menu
Use the arrows to navigate the menu, select the desired
setting and press the ON–OFF/Selection button to enter
the desired function.
Brightness
AHigh
BMiddle
CLow
A CB
Reading modes
ASingle
BContinuousA B
Duplicates
ANot allowed
BAllowedA B
Bluetooth®
menu
USB proles
AVirtual COM Port
BKeyboard wedge
BA
Audio
AON
BOFF
A B
Vibrate
AON
BOFF
A B
Language
selecon
Date & me
seng
EID format
Desired format to
store and transfer
EIDs
Magnier digits
Congurable
from 3 (A)
to 12 (B)
A B

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Applicaon menu
Use the arrows to navigate the menu, select the desired
setting and press the ON–OFF / Selection button to enter
the desired function.
Search EID
Search VID
Search Alert
Create a
new session
Select an already exisng session,
where you can connue saving data
Manage sessions
(printing, editing EIDs,
deleting data,
managing duplicates)
SESSION
Funcons
SEARCH
Funcons