
5.4 USB connection
5.4.1 USB cable
The AFX-100 reader uses an USB cable to connect the reader to a computer. Once the
cable is connected, the icon is displayed.
5.4.2 USB interface
The reader is equipped with a mini USB connector on the side of the reader.
The USB port can be used to configure the reader (according to ALLFLEX protocol
defined in document AFX-100_ProtocolSpecifications.1_1.pdf) and to download the
animal ID numbers saved in the internal memory. The communication between the
reader and the computer is realized by serial port.
Note 13 – Once the USB cable is connected, the reader is
activated and it will remain activated up to the cable is
disconnected. The reader will be able to read a tag with a
sufficient charged battery. With empty battery, the reader stays
on and can only communicate with computer.
5.5 Bluetooth® interface
Optionally, the reader can be equipped with a Bluetooth module in class 2. This module
allows establishing a wireless connection between the reader and a personal computer or
PDA.
The module is compliant with the Bluetooth® Serial Port Profile (SPP). The connection
is automatically set in slave mode once the module is powered on.
When the module is enabled, the icon is displayed and once it is connected the icon is
replaced by the icon .
5.6 Internal Memory
Each ID Code is stored internally in the AFX-100 Reader’s non-volatile memory until
the user deliberately erases the stored ID codes after downloading them into a recording
device, such as a PC database. Up to 1800 ID codes can be stored and retrieved later at
the user’s convenience.
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