1. - 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

2. The RM310 PIT Tag Reader Module

4. 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

5. RM310 Reader Deficiencies
- inconvenient wiring interface - lacks time/date function
- lacks data logging
- lacks multiplexing capability
- lacks real timer tag function

6. RM310 PIT Tag Reader Innovations
- ML401 Micro-Logger
- TXTT HDX / FDX-B Timer Tags
- SM302 Synchronization/Multiplexer Module
- SM303 Antenna Multiplexer Module

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. SM302 Sync/Mux Module

11. SM302 Sync/Mux Module

12. 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

13. SM303 Antenna Multiplexer Module

14. SM303 Antenna Multiplexer Module

15. 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