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Stick Reader Setup 

 
Basic Operating Procedure 

The Stick Reader is configured at the factory with default configuration settings that 
make it immediately functional upon application of power.  These settings are 
selected for compatibility with most users’ applications, and should be changed only 
once a thorough understanding of options and the effect of each is understood by the 
user. 
 

Note 8

  -  In the event configuration options are inadvertently changed, it is possible to lose 

the ability to communicate with the Reader as a consequence of not knowing the 
communications parameters that are in effect.  Factory default configuration (see page 8) can 
be restored by holding down the READ button while applying power.  After approximately 2 
seconds, the Reader will respond with 6 flashes of its green LED indicator (and 6 audible 
beeps) indicating that default settings have been restored. 
 

Step 1  -  Determine the method by which power will be applied to the Stick Reader 
(see 

Power Source Requirements

 on page 2 of this guide), and connect power 

accordingly.  Observe a brief flashing by both LED indicators and audible beep. 
 
Step 2  -  Press the READ button momentarily, and observe the red LED flashes for 
approximately 3 seconds, and then extinguishes. 
 
Step 3  -  Press the READ button again, and bring a transponder tag within 15 cm 
(6”) of the end of the antenna where antenna is located (see Figure 3).  Observe the 
green LED indicator illuminates simultaneously with the audible beeper, indicating a 
successful read, and the red LED ceases flashing. 
 
Step 4  -  Repeat Step 3 using the same transponder, and observe a double 
flash/double beep, indicating that the same transponder tag has been read. 
 
Step 5  -  Connect the DB9F serial data connector to a PC’s COM1 port (usually the 
port assigned to RS232 serial communications), and launch a terminal emulator 
program such as Hyperterminal®.  Set the PC’s communications parameters to 9600 
bits/second, no parity, 8 bits/word, 1 stop bit, and no flow control (9600N81). 
 
Step 6  -  Using a different transponder tag than first used in Step 3, repeat Steps 3 
and 4.  Observe that the transponder ID code is sent from the Reader to the PC each 
time it is read.  Also observe that the tag data format conforms with those examples 
listed in Table 2. 
 

Note 9

  -  Even if the user’s application intends the Stick Reader to be connected to equipment 

other than a PC, proceeding as described above will confirm the establishment of 
communications with a PC so that (a) Stick Reader operation is verified, (b) the user becomes 
familiar with the basic operation, and (c) configuration options can be changed via the PC in 
the event the user’s application requires settings other than the default settings.  
 
 

Table 5  -  Frequently Used Command Language Characters 

Command Application 

Reader’s current settings are sent in command language format 

Bnnnnnn 

Configures ID code serial data format 

Snn 

Sets serial data communications parameters 

Inn Sets 

miscellaneous 

options 

Resends the last tag read 

Retrieves all ID codes stored in memory 

Sets ID code memory options 

Clears ID memory (requires <CR>) 

? or H 

Retrieves list of valid Command Language characters 

Note 15

  -  In Table 5, commands followed with “n” (hexadecimal characters) require the user 

to press the PC’s <Enter> key after typing in all command characters.  Single letter commands 
do not require <Enter> to be pressed, except as noted in Table 5. 
 

Command Language Examples: 
 

Retrieve Current Configuration Settings: 
User:  

   

 

Reader:  

Allflex Stick Reader 

 

Product Identity

 

  *HW 

V1.00 

  

Hardware Version Number

 

  *SW 

 

V1.06 

  

Software Version Number

 

 

 

*PR V2.21 

 

 

Protocol Version Number

 

  *B-840239 

  

Serial Data Format Setting

 

 

 

*S-4C   

 

 

RS232 Settings 

 

 

*I-01 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Settings 

 

 

*M-00 

   

Memory Options

 

 

 

*A-3 

 

 

 

Read Time Interval

 

 

 

*L-0000  

 

 

Memory ID Codes Stored

 

  *F-1638 

   

Memory ID Codes Vacant

 

 

Change Communications Bit Rate to 1200 BPS: 
User:  

S49<CR><LF>  

 

(<CR><LF> same as ‘Enter’) 

Reader:  

*S-49<CR><LF>  

Command Confirmed 

 

Change ID Code Transmit Format to Hexadecimal: 
User:  

B850239<CR><LF>

 

 

(<CR><LF> same as ‘Enter’) 

Reader:  

*B-850239

 

  Command 

Confirmed 

 
Start Read Cycle: 
User:  

R

 

   (<CR><LF> 

not 

required) 

Reader:  

LA_982_000000678234<CR><LF> 

(if tag found) 

 

For a complete description of all commands and configuration option variables, 
please refer to the Stick Reader Serial Command Language Manual.

 

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Страница 1: ...make any modifications to this equipment or use it in any manner inconsistent with the methods described in this User Manual without express approval from Allflex Doing so will void the user s authority to operate this equipment Trademark Notices Hyperterminal is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve Inc MS Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc Configurator is a registered trademark of ...

Страница 2: ...wer on off switch When a power source is connected to either the power jack of pin 9 of the DB9F connector the Stick Reader will consume an idle current of approximately 25 milliamperes When powered from a battery source be sure to disconnect the battery when the Stick Reader is not in use in order to conserve battery life Note 5 The Stick Reader is polarity protected against accidental reverse vo...

Страница 3: ...duct resulting from accident misuse modification or application other than that for which it is intended and that is described within this User Manual If the product should become defective within the warranty period Allflex will repair or replace it at no charge Allflex will return the product shipping paid provided it is shipped at customer cost to Allflex To obtain a return material authorizati...

Страница 4: ...rst used in Step 3 repeat Steps 3 and 4 Observe that the transponder ID code is sent from the Reader to the PC each time it is read Also observe that the tag data format conforms with those examples listed in Table 2 Note 9 Even if the user s application intends the Stick Reader to be connected to equipment other than a PC proceeding as described above will confirm the establishment of communicati...

Страница 5: ...y used configuration options and illustrates how to implement them using the Stick Reader Serial Command Language in conjunction with Hyperterminal The Command Language method uses upper and lower case alpha characters combined with hexadecimal characters to establish the Reader s configuration The most common commands are listed in Table 5 8 Reading Transponder Tags The Stick Reader is always rea...

Страница 6: ...can interfere with the transmission and reception of RFID signals and consequently reduce reading distance Transponder Reader Interference Multiple transponders within the sensing range of the reader or other readers emitting excitation energy in the immediate vicinity can adversely affect the reading performance or prevent operation of the Stick Reader 6 Interpreting Tag ID Code Information Table...

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