FCC ID: WMQ800962 Stationary RFID Reader

Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual Release: Revision B1 Draft Software Version: 1.00 Destron Fearing Corporation 490 Villaume Ave. South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 1-800-328-0118 Deleted: A Deleted:

Destron Fearing User Manual Copyright Copyright 2007 Destron Fearing Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual contains valuable proprietary information. It should not be published, copied, or communicated to any person without prior authorization from Destron Fearing. Trademarks AXIZ SB-1 and Destron Fearing are trademarks of Digital Angel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks, trade names, or images mentioned herein belong to their respective owners. Document History Release Date Doc Version Software Version Comments January 2, 2009 B1 Draft September 3 B Draft March 12, 2008 Revision A 1.00 1.00 1.00 Add FCC and IC Compliance Statements Add FCC Labels and Documentation Cleanup and corrections. October 19, 2007 Preliminary Draft 1.00 Initial release of this manual. READ THROUGH THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING YOUR UNIT. FOLLOW ALL STEPS EXACTLY. Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 2 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual Destron Fearing Corporation So. St. Paul, MN 55075-2443 Phone: 1-800-328-0118 Fax: 1-800-328-4565 FCC ID: WMQ800962 Deleted: P8F Deleted:

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and, 2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Industry Canada Registration ID IC: 4284A-800962

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This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receivers Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance 15.21 Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 3

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Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual Table of Contents PRODUCT DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................... 4 Main Features............................................................................................................................ 4 Specifications............................................................................................................................. 7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................................... 9 SCREEN DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS......................................................................................................... 10 Main Screen .................................................................................................................................. 10 View Tags Screens.................................................................................................................. 11 Status Screens ........................................................................................................................ 12 User Setup Screens................................................................................................................. 13 File Screens .................................................................................................................................. 14 Store Mode Screens ................................................................................................................ 15 Create A File Screens.............................................................................................................. 16 Download File Screens ............................................................................................................ 17 Select Active File Screens ....................................................................................................... 19 View File Screens .................................................................................................................... 20 Delete A File Screens .............................................................................................................. 21 Reader Set Up Screens ................................................................................................................ 22 Tags Selection Screens........................................................................................................... 23 Unique Mode Screens ............................................................................................................. 24 Display Time Tag Screens....................................................................................................... 26 Tag Counter Enable Screens .................................................................................................. 27 Reset Tag Counter Screens .................................................................................................... 28 Break Mode Delay Screen....................................................................................................... 29 Reader ID Screens .................................................................................................................. 30 Site ID Screens........................................................................................................................ 31 Continuous Tuning Screens .................................................................................................... 32 Communication Setup Screens .................................................................................................. 33 Baud Rate Screen ................................................................................................................... 34 Send Tag Screen..................................................................................................................... 35 Sec. Console Screen ............................................................................................................... 36 Display Screens............................................................................................................................ 37 Tag Mode ID Screen................................................................................................................ 38 Beep Sound Screen................................................................................................................. 39 Back Light Screen.................................................................................................................... 40 Read LED ACT Time Screen .................................................................................................. 41 ALARMS ..................................................................................................................................................... 42 SERIAL PORT COMMANDS...................................................................................................................... 43 INDEX ......................................................................................................................................................... 47 Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 4 Deleted:

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0 pt, After: 0 pt Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual Fold Out Menu Tree To aid you in learning the screens, an 11 x 17 fold out Menu Tree is located on the last page of this manual. You are encouraged to refer to it while you are paging through the manual and learning to navigate the screens of your Reader. Continue referring to it until you are familiar with all screen locations. Simple 1-2-3 keyboard Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Keys move display cursor in 4 directions Door latch MAIN FEATURES Fold out Menu tree Compatible with FDX and HDX RFID tags LCD display Back Key moves display to previous screen This LED indicator glows amber when the Reader has power Power Reset Key, resets Reader in the constant ON mode This LED indicator slowly flashes green as system powers up and then flickers rapidly when system is operating This LED indicator flashes red each time a tag is detected Figure 1: External View of the Model AXIZ SB-1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The AXIZ SB-1 is a powerful, high speed ISO compliant stationary Reader designed for harsh environments where read speed and distance are critical. It is ideal for electronically scanning moving animals in a walk-way design. The Reader may be used to drive multiple antenna configurations, such as pass-by panel arrays and walk-through antennas. It uses master/slave synchronization to allow multiple readers to be connected at a single facility. Dual port communication allows for two separate systems to monitor without interfering with data capture software. Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 5 Deleted:

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6.) Back Key 7.) ON/OFF Indicator 8.) Power/Reset Key 9.) System Ready Indicator 10.) Tag Detected Indicator 1) Display 2) Status Key 3) Setup Key 4) Standby Key 5) Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Keys FIG. 2: Control Panel Component Identification CONTROL PANEL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 1. Display: LCD Display. 2. Status Key: Pressing this key enables the operator to check the status of current reader settings. 3. Setup Key: Pressing this key enables the operator to change current reader parameters. 4. Standby Key: Pressing this button moves the reader into a standby mode. 5. Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Keys: Moves the cursor around the display. 6. Back Key: Moves the display to the previous screen. 7. On/Off Indicator: This LED glows solid amber when power is turned on to the unit. 8. Power/Reset Key: Pressing this key turns the unit on or resets the Reader when its in constant ON mode. 9. System Ready Indicator: This LED indicator slowly flashes green as the system powers up, then flickers rapidly when the system is up and operational. 10. Tag Detected Indicator: This LED indicator flashes red each time a tag is detected. Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 6 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual Spare Connection Point Power Cord Antenna Cable USB Connection

(inside box) Antenna Connections Spare Connection Point RS232 Communication Port FIG. 3: Component Identification Sync Connection Port COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (CONTINUED) Antenna Connection/Cable: Two antenna connections are located in the center, on the bottom of the Reader. RS232 Communication Port: A RS232 communication port is located on the bottom of the Reader in the right corner. Power Cord Connection Point: The power cord attaches at this connection point. Sync Connection Port: A mini USB connection is located inside the Readers housing in the lower left corner. Contact Destron Fearing for assistance in installing cable. Spare Connection Points: Two spare connection points are included for additional applications. Contact Destron Fearing for assistance in installing cable. Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 7 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual SPECIFICATIONS Item Approvals Description FCC approval pending AC power supply is UL approved Construction NEMA 4x, IP66 rated aluminum box RFID Acquisition All ISO-compliant FDX, & HDX technologies Read range Memory Display Up to 4 feet. at optimal tag orientation. User environment and antenna configuration may affect read range Ability to create up to 99 individual files (depending on the software version) and to store up to 16,500 RFID tag numbers Internal high intensity lamps that display reader power, scan mode, and successful tag read Internal LCD backlight display Tuning Automatic or Manual Temperature Range Operating: -22F to +158F (-30C to70C) Humidity Power Interface 10%-90% non-condensing 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, Optional 12VDC external battery connection Individual RS232, RS485, serial ports, and USB ports Optional Bluetooth wireless communication Communications port speed adjustable from 2400bps to 57,600bps Weight Dimensions 11 lbs. (4.99kg ) 12L x 8W x 4D (30cm x 20cm x 9cm ) Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 8 Destron Fearing User Manual Upper Mounting Bracket Lower Mounting Bracket

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(Not Shown See Fig. 5) FIG. 4: Mounting Brackets ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION 1. Remove Reader and all items from the shipping carton. 2. Check for correct shipment of items. 3. Locate area to mount the Reader. Locate the four mounting brackets on each corner of the Reader. See Fig. 4 and 5. The Reader should be mounted on a vertical surface within 12 feet of a grounded power source. NOTE: The power cord is 12 ft. long. 4. Install the power cord and plug power cord into power source. See Fig. 5. NOTE: The power cord plugs into the mounting socket at first, then screws to lock in place. 5. Install the antenna cable. See Fig. 5. NOTE: The antenna cable plugs into the mounting socket at first, then screws to lock in place. There are two identical antenna sockets on the bottom of the Reader. NOTE: It does not matter which socket you use. 6. Mount the antenna. 7. If desired, a computer can be connected to the Reader using a RS232 cable. The RS232 connector point is located on the bottom right corner of the Reader. See Fig. 5. The RS232 connection also has a powered #9 pin for powering a Bluetooth wireless device if desired. Spare Connection Point Power Cord Mounting Bracket Antenna Cable Antenna Ports Spare Connection Point RS232 Communication Port Mounting Bracket FIG. 5: Cable Connections Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 9 Destron Fearing User Manual Power/Reset Key FIG. 6: Power/Reset Key OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Insure that the antenna cable is connected. 2. Insure that the RS232 or USB cable is connected as needed. 3. Press the POWER/RESET Key. 4. Use display as required for the following functions:

Scan tags. See page 10. View tags. See page 11. Check miscellaneous status items of Reader. See page 12. Create, download, store, delete and view files. See page 14-21. Reader set up. See page 22-32. Communication ports set up. See page 33-36. Change display, beep sound, display, backlighting, and Tag ID. See page 37-41. Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 10 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A MAIN SCREEN The reader defaults to the Main Screen. See Fig. 10. When the unit is is Scan Mode, the word Scan appears in the upper right corner of the screen. Press the STANDBY Key to move the unit into a Standby Mode. See Fig. 11. When a tag is detected, the screen appears as shown in Fig. 12, exibiting the animals tag number. The second line contains bins showing received signal levels and antenna current. FIG. 10: Main Screen FIG. 11: Standby Screen Destron Fearing User Manual FIG. 12: Tag Detected Screen MAIN SCREEN (continued) VIEW TAGS Use this function to view the stored tags within the file. Complete this as follows from the Main Screen:

1. Press the STATUS Key and the Status 1 Screen will appear. See Fig.13. 2. Press the VIEW TAGS Key and the files will show the tag numbers stored. See Fig. 14. Note: Tags may also be viewed in the Status 2 Screen by pressing the VIEW TAGS Key. 3. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 4. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 13: Status 1 Screen FIG. 14: View Tags Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 12 Destron Fearing User Manual MAIN SCREEN (continued) STATUS SCREENS 1. Pressing the Status Key on the Main Screen displays the Status 1 Screen. See Fig. 15. 2. The Status 1 Screen lists current status information on the Reader. See Fig. 16. 3. Pressing the PAGE 2 Key displays the Status 2 Screen showing additional status information on the Reader. See Fig. 18. 4. Pressing the BACK Key displays the previous screen. 5. Pressing the EXIT Key returns the display to Main Screen. VIEW TAGS 1. In either the Status 1 or 2 screens, pressing the VIEW TAGS Key displays a list of recent tags. See Fig. 17. 2. Pressing the BACK Key displays the previous screen. FIG. 17: View Tags Screen FIG. 15: Main Screen 3. Pressing the EXIT Key returns the display to Main Screen. See Fig. 15. FIG. 16: Status 1 Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 13 Destron Fearing User Manual FIG. 18: Status 2 Screen MAIN SCREEN (continued) USER SET UP SCREENS Press the SET UP Key on the Main Screen to display the User Set Up Screen. See Fig. 22-23. In the User Set Up Screen you have the following five options. Note: These screens will be discussed in detail on the following pages:

1. Files Accessing this area allows you to store, create, download and view files. 2. Reader Set Up Accessing this area allows you to change current Reader settings. 3. Communication Set Up Accessing this area allows you to change current communication settings. 4. Display Accessing this area allows you to change current display settings. 5. Advanced Set Up - This area is access guarded. Contact Destron Fearing to gain access to the Advanced Setup Menu. FIG. 22: Main Screen FIG. 23: Set Up Screen Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 14 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual USER SET UP SCREENS FILES SCREEN Use this function to store, create, download, select active files, delete files and view files. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the SET UP Key on the Main Screen. See Fig. 24. 2. Select FILES using the UP/DOWN Keys. See Fig. 25. 3. Press the ENTER Key. The Files Screen will appear. On this screen you have 6 areas that can be accessed. See Fig. 26 Store Mode Create a File Download a File Select Active File View Files Delete a File These functions will be discussed in detail on the following pages. FIG. 24: Main Screen FIG. 25: User Set up Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 15 Destron Fearing User Manual FIG. 29: Store Mode Screen with Unique Selected FIG. 27: Store Mode Screen with ID Selected FIG. 28: Store Mode Screen with All Selected Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A FIG. 26: Files Screen FILE SCREENS (continued) STORE MODE FILE SCREENS Use this function to change the mode of storing files from ID, All, Unique or Off settings. Complete this as follows from the File Screen:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys until you have highlighted the Store Mode line. See Fig. 26. 2. Press the CHANGE Key. See Fig. 26. This will bring up the Change Value Store Mode Screen. It will list the current store mode value. See Fig. 28. 3. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and select the ID, All, Unique or Off mode. See Figs. 27, 28, 29, 30. 4. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new setting. See Figs. 27, 28, 29, 30. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 16 Destron Fearing User Manual FIG. 30: Store Mode Screen with Off Selected FILES SCREEN (continued) CREATE A FILE SCREENS Use this function to create new files. Complete this as follows:

1. From the Main Screen, press the SETUP Key. 2. Press the UP/DOWN Arrows until you highlight the Files line. 3. Press the ENTER Key. 4. The Files Screen appears. See Fig. 31. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight Create a File. 5. Press the ENTER Key. The Create a File Screen appears. See Fig. 32. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and select Create a File. 6. Press CREATE if you want to create the file or press CHANGE if you want to change the file name. If you selected Create a File, a File Created dialogue box will appear. See Fig. 34. If you selected Change, a Change Value Screen will appear. See Fig. 33. Press the LEFT/RIGHT Arrow Keys to select a letter. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to select new letters. See Fig. 33. 7. Once the new file name has been completed, press the CONFIRM Key to change the name of the file. FIG. 33: Change Value Screen FIG. 31: Files Screen FIG. 32: Create the File Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 17 Destron Fearing User Manual FIG. 34: File Created Screen FILES SCREENS (continued) DOWNLOAD FILE SCREENS Use this function to download a file to a computer connected to the Reader. Complete this as follows from the Main Screen:

1. Press the SETUP Key on the Main Screen. 2. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight the Files line. 3. Press the ENTER Key and the Files Screen will appear. 4. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight Download a File. See Fig. 35. 5. Press the ENTER Key. 6. This gives you three options:

Download Current File, Download All Files, Specific File. See Fig. 36. DOWNLOAD CURRENT FILE Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight DOWNLOAD CURRENT FILE. See Fig. 36. 2. Press the OK Key. A Done Dialog Box appears when the current file has been downloaded. See Fig. 38. 3. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 4. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A FIG. 35: Files Screen FIG. 36: Download a File Screen Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 18 Destron Fearing User Manual 4. Press the DOWNLOAD Key. See Fig. 37. A Done Dialogue Box will appear when completed. See Fig. 38. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FILES SCREENS (continued) DOWNLOAD ALL FILES To download all files complete the following steps:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the Download All Files line. See Fig. 36. 2. Press the OK Key. A downloading file dialog box will appear on the screen. 3. When complete a Done Dialog Box will appear on the screen. See Fig. 38. 4. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 5. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. SPECIFIC FILE:

To download a specific file, complete the following steps:

1. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the specific file. See Fig. 36. 2. Press the ENTER Key. 3. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the file you want downloaded. See Fig. 37. FIG. 37: Select a File Screen FIG. 38: Done Screen Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 19 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual FILES SCREENS (continued) SELECT ACTIVE FILE SCREENS Use this function to select an active file and open it for viewing. Complete this as follows:

1. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the Select Active File line. See Fig. 39. 2. Press the ENTER Key. 3. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the desired file. See Fig. 40. 4. Press the SELECT Key. An asterisk appears after the file name. See Fig. 40. 5. Press the VIEW Tags Key and the tags in that file will be displayed. 6. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to view the all of tags in that file. 7. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 8. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 39: Files Screen FIG. 40: Select File Screen Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 20 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual FIG. 41: Files Screen FIG. 42: View Files Screen FILES SCREENS (continued) VIEW FILES SCREENS Use this function to view the miscellaneous stored files in the system. Complete this as follows from the Files Screen:

1. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight the View Files line. See Fig. 41. 2. Press the ENTER Key. See Fig. 41. This will bring up the list of stored files. 3. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to scroll to view the files stored in the system. See Fig. 42. 4. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 5. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 21 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual FILES SCREENS (continued) DELETE A FILE Use this function to delete the miscellaneous stored files in the system. Complete this as follows from the Files Screen:

1. Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight the Delete a File line. See Fig. 48. 2. Press the ENTER Key. See Fig. 48. 3. This brings up the Delete a File Screen with three options:

See Fig. 49. Delete Current File Delete All Files Specific File 4. Select the desired option using the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys. See Fig. 49. 5. Select the File to delete using the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys. See Fig. 50. 6. Press the DELETE or OK Key

(depending on which option was selected). See Figs. 49 and 50. 7. A File Deleted Dialogue Box appears when the file is deleted. See Fig. 51. 8. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 9. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 48: Files Screen FIG. 49: Delete Files FIG. 50: Delete a File FIG. 51: Files Deleted Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 22 Destron Fearing User Manual USER SET UP SCREENS READER SET UP SCREENS Use this function to change an individual setup on the Reader. You can change the following:

Tags Selection Unique Mode Display Time Tag Tag Counter Enable Reset Tag Counter Break Mode Delay Reader ID Site ID Continuous Tuning These functions will be discussed in detail on the following pages. Complete as follows:

1. Press the SETUP Key. See Fig. 55. 2. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the Reader Setup line. See Fig. 56. 3. Press the ENTER Key. See Fig. 56. 4. The Reader Setup Screen will appear. See Fig. 57. FIG. 55: Main Screen FIG. 56: User Set Up Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 23 Destron Fearing User Manual READER SET UP SCREENS

(continued) TAGS SELECTION SCREEN Use this function to determine which type of tags will be identified by the Reader. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and select the Tag Selection line. 2. Press the ENTER Key and the Tags Selection Screen will appear. See Fig. 57. 3. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to FIG. 57: Reader Set Up Screen highlight FDX decoding or HDX decoding. See Fig. 58. 4. Press the CHANGE Key to turn the decoding ON or OFF on the line highlighted. See Fig. 58. FIG. 58: Tag Selection Screen Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 24 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual READER SET UP SCREENS

(continued) UNIQUE MODE SCREEN Use this function to change how the unit reads a tag:

Last five tags: The reader will read a tag once, and then not read that tag again until it has read 5 other tags. Last tag: The reader will read a tag once, and then not read that tag again until another tag is read. Delay: The reader will read a tag once, and then not read that tag again until the preset amount of delay time has occurred. Turn it off: The reader will read a tag continuously. Complete this as follows from the Reader Setup Screen:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys until you have highlighted the Unique Mode line. See Fig. 59. 2. Press the CHANGE Key and the Change Value Unique Mode Screen will appear. See Fig. 59. 3. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight desired setting. See Figs. 60, 61, 62, and 63. 4. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new setting. See Fig. 60. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 59: Reader Set Up Screen FIG. 60: Change Value Unique Mode Last Tag Screen FIG. 61: Change Value Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 25 Destron Fearing User Manual READER SET UP SCREENS

(continued) UNIQUE MODE SCREEN Use this function to delay the Unique Mode settings and select the amount of delayed time. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the SET DELAY Key which brings up the Unique Mode Delay Screen. See Fig. 63. 2. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to change the delay time. See Fig. 64. 3. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new setting. See Fig. 64. 4. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 5. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG: 62: Change Value Screen FIG. 63: Change Value Unique Mode Delay Screen FIG: 64: Change Value Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 26 Destron Fearing User Manual READER SET UP SCREENS

(continued) DISPLAY TIME TAG SCREENS Use this function to turn the display time tag ON or OFF. This will append a time and date stamp to the tag ID stored in memory and/or sent out the communication port. Complete the following steps to gain access to this line:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys on the Reader Setup Screen and highlight the Display Time Tag line. See Fig. 65. 2. Press the CHANGE Key to turn the Display Time Tag ON or OFF. See Fig. 65 - 66. 3. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 4. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 65: Reader Setup Screen: Display Time Tag ON FIG. 66: Reader Setup Screen: Display Time Tag OFF Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 27 Destron Fearing User Manual READER SET UP SCREENS

(continued) TAG COUNTER ENABLE SCREENS Use this function to turn the Tag Counter Enable ON or OFF. Complete the following steps from the Reader Setup Screen:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys on the Reader Setup Screen and highlight the Tag Counter Enable line. See Fig. 67. 2. Press the CHANGE Key to select ON or OFF. See Figs. 67-68. 3. Press the BACK Key to return to the FIG. 67: Reader Setup Screen: Tag previous screen. Counter Enable ON 4. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 68: Reader Setup Screen: Tag Counter Enable OFF Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 28 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual READER SET UP SCREENS

(continued) RESET TAG COUNTER Use this function to reset the tag counter. Complete the following from the Reader Setup Screen:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys on the Reader Setup Screen and highlight the Reset Tag Counter line. See Fig. 69. 2. Press the OK Key. A Tag Counter Reset Dialogue Box appears. See Fig. 70. 3. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 4. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 69: Reader Setup Screen FIG. 70: Tag Counter Reset Dialogue Box Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 29 Destron Fearing User Manual READER SET UP SCREENS

(continued) BREAK MODE DELAY SCREEN Use this function to delay the Break Mode settings and select the amount of delayed time that will occur before the Reader can read another tag. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the CHANGE Key and highlight the Break Mode Delay Change Value Screen. See Fig. 71. 2. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to change the delay time. See Fig. 72. 3. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new settings. See Fig. 72. 4. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 5. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 71: Break Mode Delay Screen FIG. 72: Change Value Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 30 Destron Fearing User Manual READER SET UP SCREENS

(continued) READER ID SCREEN Use this function to change the Reader ID settings. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys on the Reader Setup Screen and highlight the Reader ID line. See Fig. 73. 2. Press the CHANGE Key. See Fig. 73. The Reader ID Change Value Screen will appear. See Fig. 74. 3. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to change the setting. See Fig. 74. 4. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new settings. See Fig. 74. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 73: Reader ID Screen FIG. 74: Change Value Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 31 Destron Fearing User Manual READER SET UP SCREENS

(continued) SITE ID SCREEN Use this function to change the Site ID settings. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys on the Reader Setup Screen and highlight the Site ID line. See Fig. 75. 2. Press the CHANGE Key. See Fig. 75. The Reader ID Change Value Screen will appear. See Fig. 76. 3. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to change the delay time. See Fig. 76. 4. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new settings. See Fig. 76. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen FIG. 75: Site ID Screen FIG. 76: Change Value Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 32 Destron Fearing User Manual READER SET UP SCREENS

(continued) CONTINUOUS TUNING SCREENS Use this function to turn the Continuous Tuning ON or OFF. Complete the following steps from the Reader Setup Screen:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys on the Reader Setup Screen and highlight the Continuous Tuning line. See Fig. 77. 2. Press the CHANGE Key to change the setting from ON or OFF. See Figs. 77 - 78. 3. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 4. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 77: Continuous Tuning Screen - ON FIG. 78: Continuous Tuning Screen - OFF Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 33 Destron Fearing User Manual USER SET UP SCREENS COMMUNICATION SETUP SCREENS Use this function to change the baud rate, send tag on comm and the secondary console port. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the SETUP Key on the Main Screen. 2. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight the Communication Setup Line. See Fig. 85. 3. Press the ENTER Key. See Fig. 86. 4. The Communications Screen will appear. The Communication Setup Screen will provide access to the Baud Rate, Send Tag, and Secondary Console Port screens. These screens will be discussed in detail on the following pages. See Fig. 86. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 85: User Setup Screen FIG. 86: Communications Setup Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 34 Destron Fearing User Manual COMMUNICATION SET UP SCREENS (continued) BAUD RATE SCREEN Use this function to change the baud rate setting. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight the Baud Rate line. See Fig. 87. 2. Press the CHANGE Key and the Baud Rate Change Value Screen will appear. See Figs. 87and 88. 3. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Key to select the desired baud rate. See Fig. 87. 4. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new baud rate setting. See Fig. 87. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 87: Communications Setup Screen FIG. 88: Change Value Baud Rate Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 35 Destron Fearing User Manual COMMUNICATION SET UP SCREENS (continued) SEND TAG SCREENS Use this function to turn the Send Tag line to ON or OFF. Complete this as follows:

1. On the Communication Setup Screen, press the UP AND DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the Send Tag line. See Fig. 89. 2. Press the CHANGE Key and the Send Tag Change Value Screen will appear. See Fig. 90. 3. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and select from Form 1, Form 2, Form 3, or OFF. Form 1: The tag ID is sent out the communications port with a decimal point (i.e. 985.120123456789). Form 2: The decimal point is not sent

(i.e. 985120123456789). Form 3: Is for future use, currently it is identical to form 2. Off: No tag numbers will be sent out the communication port. See Fig. 90. 4. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new setting. See Fig. 90. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 89: Communication Setup Screen FIG. 90: Change Value Send Tag Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 36 Destron Fearing User Manual COMMUNICATION SET UP SCREENS (continued) SECONDARY CONSOLE PORT SCREENS Use this function to select which port is used as a secondary communications port. This allows the user to have two communications devices connected to the reader at the same time. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight the Sec. Console Port line. See Fig. 91. 2. Press the CHANGE Key and the Sec Console Port Change Value Screen will appear. See Fig. 91. 3. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the desired setting. Your choices are: USB, RF, RS485. See Fig. 92. 4. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock the new setting in place. See Fig. 92. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 91: Communications Setup Screen FIG. 92: Change Value SEC Console Port Screens Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 37 Destron Fearing User Manual USER SET UP SCREENS DISPLAY SCREENS Use this function to change display settings in the Reader. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight the Display line. See Fig. 95. 2. Press the ENTER Key and the Display Screen will appear. 3. Highlight one of these four options:

FIG. 95: User Set Up Screen Tag ID Display Mode Beep Sound Backlight Read LED Act. Time These functions will be discussed in detail on the following pages. 4. Press the BACK Key to return to previous screen. 5. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 96: Display Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 38 Destron Fearing User Manual DISPLAY SCREENS (continued) TAG ID MODE SCREENS Use this function to change the display from decimal to hexadecimal. In decimal mode the tag ID is displayed and stored as a decimal value.

(i.e. 985.054975585403). In hexadecimal mode the Tag ID is displayed and stored as a hexadecimal value (i.e. 3D9.0CCCCCDC7B). A hexadecimal value is represented by numbers 0 through 9 and letter A through F base 16). Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the Tag ID Display Mode. See Fig. 97. 2. Press the CHANGE Key and the Tag ID Display Mode Change Value Screen will appear. See Figs. 97 and 98. 3. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to select decimal or hexi decimal readings. See Fig. 98. 4. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new setting. See Fig. 98. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 97: Display Screen FIG. 98: Change Value ID Display Mode Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 39 Destron Fearing User Manual FIG. 99: Display Screen DISPLAY SCREENS (continued) BEEP SOUND SCREENS Use this function to turn the beep sound ON or OFF in the Display Screens. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the Beep Sound line on the Display Screen. See Fig. 99. 2. Press the CHANGE Key to select the OFF or ON. See Fig. 99. 3. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 4. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 40 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual DISPLAY SCREENS (continued) BACK LIGHT SCREENS Use this function to turn the back light setting from ON to OFF. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight the Backlight line on the Display Screen. See Fig. 100. 2. Press the CHANGE Key. 3. The Back Light Change Value Screen will appear where you have 3 options to select from: ON, SAVING or OFF. See Fig. 101. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to select the desired setting. 4. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new setting. See Fig. 101. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 100: Display Screen FIG. 101: Change Value Back Light Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 41 Destron Fearing User Manual DISPLAY SCREENS (continued) READ LED ACT. TIME SCREENS Use this function to change the Read LED ACT Time. Complete this as follows:

1. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys and highlight Read LED ACT. Time line on the Display Screen. 2. Press the CHANGE Key. The Read LED ACT. Time Change Value Screen will appear. See Figs. 102 and 103. 3. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight the desired setting. 4. Press the CONFIRM Key to lock in the new setting. See Fig. 103. 5. Press the BACK Key to return to the previous screen. 6. Press the EXIT Key to return to the Main Screen. FIG. 102: Display Screen FIG. 103: Change Value Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 42 Destron Fearing User Manual ALARMS CODE SCREENS If an alarm occurs, the Main Screen will show a flashing alarm signal across the top of the screen. See Fig. 110. Complete one or more of the following:

Press the ALARMS Key to view the active alarms occurring. See Figs. 110 & 111. Press the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to highlight an alarm. See Fig. 111. Press the STATUS Key to view the alarm selected. See Fig. 111. Press the OVERRIDE Key to override the alarm and return to the Scan Screen. See Fig. 111. Manually fix the problem causing the alarm. A complete list of alarm codes is listed on the following page. FIG. 110: Alarm Flashing on Main Screen FIG. 111: Alarms Occurring Screen FIG. 112: Active Alarms Screen Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 43 Destron Fearing User Manual ALARMS DESCRIPTION Lithium low Battery voltage is under 2V. FDXA Buffer overrun Noise level is too high FDXA Capture overrun Noise level is too high FDXB Buffer overrun Noise level is too high FDXB Capture overrun Noise level is too high AVID Buffer overrun Noise level is too high HDX Buffer overrun Noise level is too high HDX Capture overrun Noise level is too high No antenna connected No antenna detected during auto-tune Antenna Power Low Current is lower that current alarm parameter value Memory low Memory full Missing file Memory used is equal or higher than 90%

Memory used is 100%

No file defined when writing a tag Test Tag Failed Test tag read back failed RTC Comm. Failed Clock loss (no lithium battery) or a hardware problem with RTC High Noise B signal is higher than noise parameter value and no B tags are detected DSP reset DSP reset Synch. Parameters error HDX is enabled on unit but is disabled on master unit Or HDX is disabled on unit but is enabled on master unit Auto-Tune Timeout Reader set in slave mode Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 44 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual Serial Port Commands SERIAL PORT OPERATION The Reader can be operated and configured remotely from a computer. You must:

1. Configure the Readers COM port. Use the Readers Communications > Comm Speed option to verify/set the baud rate. 2. Connect the Reader to the computers COM port. The Readers RS232 COM port is used when making a direct connection between the Reader and the computer. The RS485 COM port is used when making connections to Bluetooth (wireless) devices. You use a communications cable to connect the desired Reader port to your computers COM port. Table A-1 shows the specifications for the cable used to connect the Reader to your computer. Table A-1: COM1 Port Connections (DB9 connector) DB9 Pin number EIA 232 signal name Description RD Receive Data TD Transmit Data GND Signal Ground

+12v

+12Vdc (Used only with custom software Bluetooth connections) for 2 3 5 9 Reader signal direction PC Computer connection

(9-pin) Output Input None None 2 3 5 9 3. Start and configure a communications software package on the computer. Most standard communication programs can be used, including Terminal, HyperTerminal, and ProComm. Configure the communication program as follows:

Bits per second = Match the baud rate set on the Reader Data bits = 8 Parity = None Stop bits = 1 Flow control = None 4. Type Reader commands to perform the desired actions. To verify the connection between the computer and the Reader, type h at the communications program and then press ENTER. If a list of available commands is displayed you know you have a working connection. The valid Reader commands are described in the remainder of this appendix. Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 45 Destron Fearing User Manual GENERAL COMMAND FORMAT The Reader commands are made of two or more characters followed by a carriage return, as illustrated in the following example:

RA1 Generally, the first two letters designate the command group and the remaining letters/digits designate the command parameters. The commands are not case sensitive and are echoed as they are typed. The backspace key can be used to correct an improper command. READER PROMPT After pressing the Enter Key on the keyboard, the Reader returns a prompt that indicates the profile number currently selected. The following table is a list of the serial console port commands. AU Auto Tuning BL

{1|0|S}

Display Backlight {1} On,{0} Off,{S} Saving CE

{1|0}

Tags Counter {1} On,{0} Off CO

{U|R|S}

Secondary console port {U} USB,{R} RF,{S} RS-485 CS {bps}

Set Serial Communication Speed DF

{H|D}

Display Tag ID {H} Hexadecimal,{D} Decimal DT Display Current Date and Time DU

{HH:MM:SS}

Unique Mode Delay in Seconds FC

{SS,NAME}

File Close and Create New {SiteID, File Name}

FD

{number|A|C}

File Download {number},{A} All,{C} Current Files FE

{number|A|C}

File Erase {number} {A} All,{C} Current Files LD

{1|2|3}

Read Led Act Time {1} 30ms, {2} 250ms, {3} 500ms MB

{HH:MM:SS}

Break Mode Time in Seconds MS

{0|A|U|I}

Store Mode {0} Off,{A} All,{U} Unique,{I} Id MU

{5|1|0|D}

Unique Mode {5} 5 Tags,{1} 1 Tag,{0} Off,{D} Delay RA

{1|0|Z}

Reader Active {1} On,{2} Off,{Z} Shutdown RB

{1|0}

Reader Beeper {1} On,{0} Off RC Reset tag counter RI

{0-255}

Change Reader ID Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 46 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Destron Fearing User Manual SI

{0-100}

Change Site ID SS Send Status and Profile Settings ST

{1|2|3|0}

Send Tag on Com {1} Form1,{2} Form2,{3} Form3,{0} OFF TB

{1|0}

FDXB Decoding {1} On,{0} Off TH

{1|0}

HDX Decoding {1} On,{0} Off TS

{1|0}

Display Timestamps {1} On,{0} Off

Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 47 Destron Fearing User Manual R Read Led Act. Time Screens, 41 Reader ID Screen, 30 Reader Set Up Screens, 22 Reset Tag Counter, 28 S Sec. Console Port Screens, 36 Select Active File Screens, 19 Send Tag Screens, 35 Serial Console Port Commands, 45 Serial Port Commands, 43 Serial Port Operation, 43 Site ID Screen, 31 Specific File, 18 Specifications, 7 Status Screens, 12 Store Mode File Screens, 15 T Table Of Contents, 3 Tag Counter Enable Screens, 27 Tag ID Mode Screens, 38 Tags Selection Screen, 23 Trademarks, 2 U Unique Mode Screen, 24, 25 User Set Up Screens, 13 V View Files Screens, 20 View Tags, 12 View Tags Screen, 11 INDEX

. A Alarms Code List, 43 Assembly Installation, 8 B Back Light Screens, 40 Baud Rate Screens, 34 Beep Sound Screens, 39 Break Mode Delay Screen, 29 C Communication Setup Screens, 33 Component Identification, 5 Continuous Tuning Screens, 32 Copyright, 2 Create A File Screens, 16 D Delete A File, 21 Description, 4 Display Screens, 37 Display Time Tag Screens, 26 Document History, 2 Download All Files, 18 Download Current File, 17 Download File Screens, 17 F Features, 4 Files Screen, 14 M Main Screen, 10 O Operating Instructions, 9 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 48 Destron Fearing User Manual For questions regarding this product, contact:

DESTRON FEARING 490 Villaume Ave. South Saint Paul, Minnesota 55075 1-800-328-0118 919-0200-00 Deleted: 3 Deleted: 13 Deleted: A Model AXIZ SB-1 User Manual - 01-02-2008 Revision B1 Draft 49