SRS and XRS EID Stick Reader
Issue 2, 02/2013
16
Connection problems
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Both models:
The stick reader
will not connect to
the weigh scale
indicator.
When connecting via
serial
connection
…
Refer to the Technical Bulletin “
XRS EID Stick Reader -
Connecting to XR3000, EziWeigh6/7 or a PC
”, section 3.
When connecting via
Bluetooth
wireless
connection
…
Refer to the Technical Bulletin
“XRS EID Stick Reader -
Connecting to XR3000, EziWeigh6/7 or a PC
”, section 4.
Both models:
The stick reader
will not connect to
the PC.
When connecting via
USB
connection
…
Refer to the Technical Bulletin “
XRS EID Stick Reader -
Connecting to XR3000, EziWeigh6/7 or a PC
”, section 5
When connecting via
Bluetooth
wireless
co
nnection…
Refer to the Technical Bulletin “
XRS EID Stick Reader -
Connecting to XR3000, EziWeigh6/7 or a PC
”, section 6.
Both models:
EziLink does not
„see‟ the stick
reader.
The stick reader must be
connected to the PC and
switched on before EziLink
is launched.
1
Ensure that the stick reader is connected to the PC
properly.
2
Turn on the stick reader.
3
Launch EziLink.
Another application is
connected to the COM port.
Close down the other application.
Bluetooth
drivers not
installed correctly.
Uninstall the
Bluetooth
drivers and follow the EziLink
installation instructions in the
XRS EID Stick Reader
User Manual
or
SRS EID Stick Reader Quickstart Guide
.
Faulty USB to Serial
Adaptor or SRS/XRS to
Serial Cable
Try replacing the adaptor or cable.
Both models:
The
Bluetooth
wireless
connection
between the stick
reader and the
weigh scale
indicator keeps
dropping out.
The signal strength or link
quality may be poor.
Move closer to the weigh scale indicator.
Both models:
The stick reader is
connected to an
XR3000/ID3000
using
Bluetooth
dongle and the
Blue light on the
stick reader does
not display
This problem only occurs
with older versions of
software and in certain
circumstances.
Upgrade the firmware on the weigh scale indicator and
the stick reader.