LID572 KEY Pocket Reader

The LID572KEY reader is a version of the LID572 pocket reader that has 3 programmable buttons (the 4^th button is used to scan the transponder), USB interface (or Bluetooth option) for computer connectivity and is powered by a 9V battery.

The LID572KEY reader can be used in a range of different animate and inanimate applications and is an inexpensive solution for issues such as asset management, work pattern analysis and many other customised requirements.

The free software also allows you to assign custom codes for each transponder so that when the reader scans the transponder it will display an employee name or a code that allows you to better identify the item or piece of equipment without going to a computer. It does nothing to the code of the transponder and that code will be displayed in the normal format if scanned by another reader. The custom coding is limited to a 15 alpha-numeric code. So, for example, instead of 000876D6G it could display WTMS57A20112009 (Wagga Tank Mine, Shaft 57A, pump commissioned (or could be last serviced or due for next service, or sold to etc) 20/11/2009). You just change the codes with the PC attached to the reader and then go on-site and read each item to verify its correct location, need for maintenance etc.

You can then use Excel to display the spreadsheet by employee, by item type, by time, by repair type or whatever you need to analyse. You can use the reader in animal research applications to gather data on things such as last sighted/captured, origin, sex, health status or other issues applicable to the specific project.

It is a reader that can just function as a normal read-only reader (like the LID560 Pocket Reader) but has significant potential to allow you to gather much more information if needed without having to spend a lot of money on custom software to do it.

For example, in an industrial workplace, employees can be identified using the Trovan Unique credit card sized ID400 transponders and the items worked on or equipment used can be identified with any of the Trovan Unique industrial-type transponders. By adding various tasks to the reader menu lists you can then generate data that allows you to analyse labour time and costs for each task.

You can create a work flow menu using the free software and then upload it into the reader. The 3 programmable buttons are used for scrolling through the menu structure. When you scan a microchip/transponder, you scroll through the menu via the prompts so that the reader can allocate that chip to the appropriate data file.