Figure 2: Microchip Orientation
The reader will continue scanning for a microchip until either it finds one, or you release the
read button. Once the reader finds a microchip, it will beep twice with a high tone and show
the microchip ID number on its display. The display format will vary, depending on what type
of tag was read. Here are some examples of what different tag types will look like on the
display:
Microchip Type
ID Number Sample
Avid Protocol
AVID*123*456*789
ISO Protocol
977200000979956
FECAVA Protocol
22A2426F10
Trovan protocol
00-0132-824F
If you release the read button before the reader finds a microchip, then it will beep once with a
low tone and show:
No ID Found
Metal objects (especially ferrous metals) absorb electromagnetic fields. Operating the reader
antenna or placing the microchip too close to metal objects can severely limit the reading
range of the reader. If you are experiencing reduced operating range, check for metal
tabletops, doors, cage walls, etc. in close proximity (a few inches) to any part of the microchip
and/or reader. Also, make sure that you are using a fresh battery, because using a weak
battery will reduce microchip read range.
Avid Wand Reader-B User's Manual: 2017-07-14 Release
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