- Robert Stewart, Steve Anglea, Dean Park / Biomark PIT Tag Reader Synchronization, Multiplexing, & Data Logging Innovations PSMFC PIT Tag Workshop January 27-29, 2015 - Robert Stewart, Steve Anglea, Dean Park / Biomark
The RM310 PIT Tag Reader Module
RM310 Reader Firmware V3.36 - Default PIT tag data output in “3.10” hexadecimal format - Definable 2 character reader identification code - Expanded Send Unique options - FDX-B only reading mode - Virtual Timer Tag with 1 to 60 minute interval - Real Timer Tag ID detection and data formatting - Descriptive Technical Bulletin available
RM310 Reader Deficiencies - inconvenient wiring interface - lacks time/date function - lacks data logging - lacks multiplexing capability - lacks real timer tag function
RM310 PIT Tag Reader Innovations - ML401 Micro-Logger - TXTT HDX / FDX-B Timer Tags - SM302 Synchronization/Multiplexer Module - SM303 Antenna Multiplexer Module
ML401 Micro-Logger Module - Mounts “piggy-back” on RM310 Reader - Provide stand-alone PIT Tag Recording - Screw terminal block wiring connections - Firmware V3.36+ data format compatible - battery-backed time/date stamp - socketed micro-SD memory card (> 4 GB) - 255 files / 10K records per file - data files import easily into Excel - Installation/Application Guide
TXTT Timer Tag - HDX and FDX-B Tag versions available - IP66 weather-proof enclosure - Tags are “999”/”3E7” coded - Exposure interval selectable: 0.5, 1, 4, or 8 hours - Exposure period selectable: 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, or 1 second - 10 year battery life (CR2450 coin cell) - Dies in tag cloaked mode - Compatible with all ISO type readers - Installation/Application Guide
SM302 Sync/Mux Module - synchronizes/multiplexes multiple RM310 Reader modules - provides 12 outputs capable of driving up to 32 RSm310s each - sync mode: all 12 outputs activate in unison - mux mode: outputs activate sequentially (bridged data) - mux mode active outputs selectable 2 through 12 - mux mode interval 100 mSec through 1.6 seconds - Installation/Application Guide
SM302 Sync/Mux Module
SM302 Sync/Mux Module
SM303 Antenna Multiplexer Module - Connects with one RM310 Reader to multiplex up to 12 antennas - Works only with FDX-B PIT Tags - Fixed tuning capacitor works with 300 uH antenna inductance - Targeted for small antenna systems - Requires RM310 equipped with V3.47 Firmware - Active antennas selectable 2 through 12 - Activation interval selectable between 100 mSec through 1.5 seconds - Modules can be chained together to provide additional antennas
SM303 Antenna Multiplexer Module
SM303 Antenna Multiplexer Module
SM302 vs. SM303 Application SM302 + Multiple RM310s: - large antennas / variable inductances - long antenna cables / various lengths - individual antenna tuning - HDX and FDX-B tag compatibility SM303 + Single RM310: - small uniform antennas / controlled inductances - short antenna cables / nominally same length - antenna tuning not critical - FDX-B only tag compatibility