SDL Stick Reader

Our Stick Reader is designed to be practical and simple to use with just one button to learn

push and release to read a tag;
push and hold to change your options

The bright display screen shows the tag number, management group and the count of animals read.

Key Features

A tough tool for any job. Weather-proof, lightweight and farmer-friendly.

Reads both types of EID (FDX and HDX) - tags, implants and rumen bolus.
Read range up to 20 cm.
Bright LED light at the end - flashes green for a successful read or flashes red if it reads the same tag again.
Audible beep when a tag is read.
Single button design.
Large, backlit display screen is easy to read in any light.
Available in three lengths - short (45 cm), medium (58 cm), and long (80 cm)
A fully charged stick should work for at least 8 hours when run on good quality (2500mah) 4 AA batteries (standard or rechargable).
Four rechargeable batteries included with purchase.
Completely wireless - no cables or cords required.

Functions

Simplify your record-keeping and meet legal requirments - scan ear tags, send to your phone, PC or printer.

Stores up to 16,000 tag numbers and 26 different management groups.
Bluetooth built in for easy connections to computers and other devices.
Apps for Android™ Phones/Tablets and iPhone® & iPad® to capture and send data
Software supplied to import tag numbers from the stick reader into your Windows® or Mac® computers
Import into MS Excel or Notepad - easily copy and paste tag numbers into movement documents.
Links to a mobile printer so you can print lists of tag numbers to attach to travel documents.
Download a tag file to read your cattle EID tags.

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Red & Green Lights

As well as an audible 'beep' on each read there is also a visual indication; a green light for a new read and a red light for a duplicate read. Perfect in noisy environments and when reading loose animals in a pen.

Easy-to-Read screen