SRS and XRS EID Stick Reader
Issue 2, 02/2013
9
Performance problems
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Both models:
Reduced read
range or
responsiveness in
particular locations.
Another EID reader
(especially a panel reader)
may be in the vicinity.
An electrical device e.g. PC
Monitor, variable speed
drive (as used in a dairy
shed), may be causing
interference.
Turn off the other EID reader or electrical device or use
the stick reader in an area well away from the device
causing interference.
Both models:
Poor scanning
performance (poor
read rate/read
distance
Tags may be faulty.
Check scanning performance using known good test
tags.
Antenna broken, poor
tuning
Try replacing the main module assembly which includes
the antenna. See page 28.
Faulty module
Replace the main module. See page 28.
Both models:
Stick reader
doesn‟t turn on.
Battery faulty.
Test the battery. See page 21.
Replace battery if required. See page 27.
Stick reader may have
been accidentally
disconnected during a
software update.
Restoring the stick reader after a software update
on page 35.
Display FFC (flat flexible
circuit) cable not fitted
correctly or faulty.
Try refitting or replacing the Display FFC (flat flexible
circuit) cable . See page 32.
On button faulty.
Test the buttons. See page 20.
Replace the top case, if required. See page 30.
Faulty display module.
Try replacing the display module. See page 29.
Faulty main module.
Try replacing the main module. See page 28.