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MAPPING WITH RSP-8004
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Mapping is the process of associating a read-only transponder ID code (i.e. 4A63D23037) with a user
assigned unique code. The smart probe will read a transponder ID, then instantly search for the transponder
ID in the stored map file assignment. If a match is found, the reader will either return the associated map
code in place of the transponder ID or both the transponder ID and map code. The map codes are stored
on the smart probe in the internal memory and is known as a map file. A map file is a collection of records
where each record contains a transponder ID and a map code that is associated with the transponder ID.
Example Map File:
4C07507E4F/Animal 10001
6D5E54080B/Animal 10002
6D6F45053D/Animal 10003
4C0730056C/Animal 10004
6D5471787D/Animal 10005
Mapping is activated on the smart probe by holding down and releasing the SCAN button. The M LED will
light to indicate that scanned transponders will either show the mapped ID or the read-only. You can also
elect to show both the read-only code and mapped ID by using the DAS-Host software Toolbox settings.
Creating a Map File
Mapping of transponder ID is done using the DASHost 8000 Software and your DAS-8010 or DAS-8020
and a RSP-8004 smart probe. The reader system must be connected to the computer via the Serial USB
port or 9-pin RS-232 serial port.
Locate Map Options in the lower right-hand side of the application. Click Create Map to start the process.
When creating a map file, the default extension should always be left as .MAP.
Once initiated, the following window will open to begin the process of linking a user assigned ID to the IMI
read-only code.