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3.2 Reading Tags
Once the Reader has been powered on, pressing the ‘READ’
button will put the reader in scan mode. The reader will remain in
scan mode until it times out (determined by user in the ‘READER
SETTINGS’) or successfully detects a tag. The tag code will be
displayed on the LCD screen as well as automatically saved to the
Reader’s memory.
A tag read multiple times in a row will elicit a double beep
notification and are only stored in the Reader memory once. Only
when another tag is read can the initial tag be read and its tag ID
stored to the memory again.
Prior to use, Biomark recommends that the reader be checked
with a test tag (provided with the Reader). This will ensure that the
unit is working properly prior to field use.
Successful tag detection depends on many factors. Three major
factors are listed below to help ensure the best results when
attempting to detect tags.
Tag Orientation – Maximum read distance is attained when a tag
is perpendicular to the face of the antenna (best orientation).
Minimum distance will be achieved when the tag is parallel to the
face of the antenna (worst orientation).
Electrical Noise Interference – Detection range can be affected
by electromagnetic interference, such as but not limited to:
overhead lights, computer monitors, and overhead power lines.
Large amounts of ferrous material, such as a metal piping, rebar in
concrete, or a metal desk will also negatively affect detection
distances.
Tag Quality – It is important to note that not all tags are created
equal. Biomark sells the highest performing tags for the fish and
wildlife research community available. Biomark cannot guarantee
the performance of other manufacturer’s tags, however the
Biomark 601 Handheld reader should detect all ISO 11784/11785
tags even if from another distributer.
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