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USER MANUAL
Rev.1_10.

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Table of contents
1Description..............................................................................................................................3
2Reader and Packing.............................................................................................................3
3Operation and settings.........................................................................................................4
3.1 Getting Started ............................................................................................................4
3.2 Battery handling instructions......................................................................................4
3.3 Power on / off instructions ..........................................................................................5
3.4 Reading an implanted microchip ............................................................................5
3.4.1 Scanning and locating an implanted microchip...................................................... 5
3.4.2 Read range performances ............................................................................................ 6
3.5 Memory management...............................................................................................6
3.6 Temperature measurement.......................................................................................6
3.7 BLUETOOTH® management.......................................................................................7
3.8 Tones .............................................................................................................................7
4Connecting the reader to a PC ..........................................................................................7
4.1 Using USB interface......................................................................................................7
4.2 Using Bluetooth®interface to pair, from Windows..................................................8
5 Connecting the reader to an application on smart phone or on mobile device
5.1 Pairing with iPhone®/iPad® devices ......................................................................10
5.2 Pairing with Android™ devices................................................................................10
6TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................11
7Specifications .......................................................................................................................12
8Reader physical integrity....................................................................................................12
9Limited Product Warranty...................................................................................................12
10 Regulatory information .......................................................................................................13
10.1 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...............................................13
10.2 Canada –Industry Canada (IC) .............................................................................13
10.3 Miscellaneous information .......................................................................................13
10.4 Trademarks .................................................................................................................13
10.5 Apple - Legal Notice.................................................................................................13
11 Regulatory Compliance .....................................................................................................14

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1Description
UWSR+ is a universal portable reader for RFID microchips with the purpose of identifying animals.
The device can read a wide range of technologies: FDX-B ISO, HDX ISO, FDX-A (FECAVA), Trovan and
Avid Encrypted. UWSR+ can also read and display the Microchip Temperature™ when reading
microchips with temperature sensing implants from Destron Fearing or Allflex.
In addition to its microchip reading functions, the UWSR+ scanner can store up to 3000 IDs, each
associated with a time/date stamp in its internal memory and transmit them to a personal computer
via an USB cable or wirelessly using Bluetooth®.
2Reader and Packing
Figure 1 –Packing
Table 1 –Packing list
Item
Features
Description
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Plastic case
Use to transport the reader in a
robust case
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Wall adapter
Power Supply –Powers reader and
charges batteries.
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Reader
Universal WorldScan™ Reader Plus
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Guide
Quick Start Guide
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USB Cable
Conveys data to and from reader.
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Rechargeable NiMH
battery
Supplies the reader.
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Lanyard
Helps prevent drops and keeps
hands free.
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Key chain with test
microchip
1 microchip to demonstrate and
test reading capabilities.
Figure 2 - Reader features and user interface.
Table 2 –Reader features and description of use
Item
Feature
Description of use
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Antenna
Emits activation signal and receives
RFID microchip signal.
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Large graphical
readout with
backlight
Displays information about current
reader status.
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“SCAN” button
Applies power and causes
activation signal to be emitted for
reading microchips
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Protector on USB
connector
Protector for electrical interface for
attaching USB cable.
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Eyelet
Eyelet to place the lanyard
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Handle grip
Anti-slip griping surface
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Batteries cover
Cover to access batteries
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Batteries cover
screw
Screw on batteries cover
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Bluetooth® (internal)
Wireless interface to communicate
data to and from reader (not
pictured)
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Audible beeper
(Internal)
Beeper to identify the different
reader functionalities
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2
1
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3Operation and settings
3.1 Getting Started
UWSR+ comes supplied with six AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries which must be fully charged prior
to use, as diagram below (step 1 through 3).
If preferred, six standard non-rechargeable AAA Alkaline
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batteries can also be used and only step 1
should be followed (step 2 and step 3 do not apply).
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Remove retention screw located on center of back of UWSR+. Place
batteries according to polarity indicators. Replace lid and screw.
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Remove USB plug and attach cable in the UWSR+.
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Plug the adaptor into power outlet. The battery level icon will flash while
charging and stop flashing when fully charged. A full charge will take
approximately 3 hours.
3.2 Battery handling instructions
Please read and follow the handling instructions for the batteries before its use. The batteries should
only be charged with the USB cable and wall adapter supplied with the reader. Improper use of
batteries may cause its capacity deterioration or cause heat, fire, rupture or damage. For best
performance of batteries, unit should be charged at least every three months, if reader is unused.
Caution
USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES WITH SAME CAPACITY AND DO NOT MIX RECHARGEABLE
AND STANDARD BATTERIES.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE STANDARD ALKALINE BATTERIES.
BATTERIES MUST BE CHARGED INDOORS ONLY, AT TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 32º F and 104° F.
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Warning
Do not use the reader near water when connected to the AC/DC adapter.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
that produce heat.
Do not charge the battery pack from AC main sources during electrical storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
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3.3 Power on / off instructions
To turn the UWSR+ on, press and release the “SCAN” button once. During this start up time the reader
will display the screen below, beep once, and then display “READY”.
Note 1 - Once activated, the reader will stay on for 2 minutes by default.
3.4 Reading an implanted microchip
3.4.1 Scanning and LOCATING AN IMPLANTED MICROCHIP
When searching implantable microchips, place the reader so it touches the animal as shown in
pictures.
Use the following scanning patterns to locate the microchip. Perform pattern 1 and 2 on Left, Top and
Right sides of animal’s neck and shoulders, as microchip placement might vary per animal.
To search for microchips, press and hold down the SCAN button. The reader will display “SEARCHING”
until a microchip is found or the scan button released.
If the microchip was not found (see message below), re-test the Scanner with the test chip and rescan
the animal, moving slower and varying angle of scans.
The following pictures show the result of a successful reading session:
Note 2 –If a microchip was found and the reader is connected via its USB interface or its Bluetooth®
interface to a host computer, it will send the microchip number to the host computer.
SEARCHING...
NO ID FOUND
985005624300245
For Pets
Keep scanner touching animal and scan slowly following patterns below:
Pattern 1 Pattern 2
Welcome
V0.86.00
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3.4.2 Read range performances
Figure 3 illustrates the reading zone of the reader, within which microchips can be successfully
detected and read. Optimum read distance occurs depending upon the orientation of the
microchip. Microchips and implants read best when positioned as shown below.
Figure 3 - Optimum Read Distance Microchip Orientation (position 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Typical read distances will vary when reading different types of microchips.
3.5 Memory management
The UWSR+ can store up to 3000 IDs, each associated with a time/date stamp, in its internal memory
and transmit them to a personal computer via an USB cable or wirelessly using Bluetooth®.
The tool “Microchip Management Software” allows you to enable/disable the memory storage (refer
to the “UWSR+ Microchip Management Software User Guide”). By default, the memory storage is
DISABLED.
When memory is enabled and a microchip is read, the UWSR+ displays the number of microchips
stored in memory, above the microchip number, as shown in picture below:
3.6 Temperature measurement
The UWSR+ can read and display the Microchip Temperature™ when reading microchips with
temperature sensing
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implants from Allflex or Destron Fearing.
The Microchip Temperature™ is displayed above the microchip number as shown in picture below:
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Microchip Temperature™ range is from 33ºC (91.4ºF) to 43ºC (109.4ºF). If the temperature is below or above this range, it will display
“TEMP BELOW RANGE” OR “TEMP ABOVE RANGE”.
985005624300245
MEM:0008
985005624300245
37.5°C / 99.5°F

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3.7 BLUETOOTH®management
The UWSR+ is equipped with a Class 2
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Bluetooth®module to communicate. This device is compliant
with the Bluetooth® Serial Port Profile (SPP).
Enable the Bluetooth®feature by using the “Microchip Management Software”(refer to section
Using Bluetooth®interface to pair, from Windows and the document “Microchip Management
Software User Guide”). By default, the Bluetooth module is DISABLED.
Bluetooth®works on a premise that one end of the communication will be paired to the other one. A
host initiates communications and looks for other devices to connect. Smart phones and computers
usually establish the connection with readers which are connectable and discoverable.
Note 3 –Understanding the Bluetooth®icon:
Disabled
Connectable mode
Host mode
No icon
Blinking
Fixed
Blinking
Fixed
Not connected
Connected
Not connected
Connected
Note 4 –A single beep is emitted with a visual message when the Bluetooth®connection is
established. Three beeps are emitted with a visual message when the disconnection occurs.
Note 5 –If you are using a Smartphone or a PDA, an application is required (not supplied).
3.8 Tones
The scanner has distinct Beep tones for different functions: after start up, when scan button is pushed
or released, when microchip is found, or during low battery condition.
4Connecting the reader to a PC
The device can connect to a personal computer (PC) in 2 ways: by a wired USB connection or by a
wireless Bluetooth®connection.
4.1 Using USB interface
The USB port allows the device to send and receive data via a USB connection.
To establish a USB connection, simply connect the reader to a PC with the USB cable.
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Install the Microchip Management Software available for download
at http://microchip.homeagain.com/ in order to pre-install USB
drivers for the reader. When reader is connected, Windows will
automatically find the driver and install the reader properly.
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Remove the protective cap covering the reader’s USB connector
(replace protective cap to guard the reader against foreign material
contamination once the USB cable is removed).
Install the USB cable by attaching it to UWSR+.
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Operating distance of communication is around 15 m (49 ft).
M
M
982005624300245
37.5°C / 99.5°F
Bluetooth connected!

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Plug the other extremity of the USB cable into a USB port on your
computer.
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A message is displayed on screen
Note 6 –Once the USB cable is connected, the reader is automatically powered on and it will
remain activated until the cable is disconnected. The reader will be able to read a microchip if
sufficiently charged batteries are inserted. With depleted batteries, the reader will not be able to
read a microchip, but will remain on and can only communicate with computer.
Note 7: The reader cannot read microchips without batteries inserted. Therefore it is not possible to
read a microchip, although the other functions are fully active.
4.2 Using Bluetooth®interface to pair, from Windows
Alternately, you can pair the reader using Windows Control Panel.
Find below the instructions for pairing with Windows 7:
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USB Connected!
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Open Windows’ Control
Panel
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In “Hardware and Sound”
section, select “Add a
device”
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Switch-on the reader
and wait until the reader
appears in the device list
as following:
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Select the appropriate
reader and click with
right button
NOTE: Your reader may appear as a Bluetooth headset.

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Type the PIN code and
click Next.
NOTE: If the reader is configured with Bluetooth Authentication option
enabled, the pairing process is based on a code generated
automatically. In this case, click next to continue (the code will not appear
on the reader)
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Windows will now install
the driver needed as
following:
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Your reader is now ready to connect.
“Bluetooth Peripheral Device”
is a service dedicated to
Apple’s devices and is
unknown from Windows’
operating system that the
reason why the PC mentions
“no driver found”.
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5Connecting the reader to an application
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on smart phone
or on mobile device
The device can connect to a smart phone or to a mobile device only through wireless Bluetooth®
connection.
5.1 Pairing with iPhone®/iPad® devices
5.2 Pairing with Android™ devices
Make sure your reader is on
and tap on UWSR+
Type 1234
Paired
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Application not provided.
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Once paired to the iPhone, your reader will automatically switch into master mode to be able the reconnect to the iPhone
automatically the next time.
Make sure your reader is on
and tap on UWSR+
Type 1234
Paired5