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Glossary
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 826 | Internationally recognised code identifying a microchip originating from the UK. Endorsed by the United Nations and ISO |
| Antenna | Links to the reader to send and receive the chip number/data |
| Logger | A small handheld computer that can receive the microchip number and which in most cases holds some management information |
| EID | Typically, the unique electronic identification number of an animal (Electronic ID) |
| FDX-B | Full Duplex - one of the technologies approved for livestock (see also HDX) |
| Full ISO Reader | Reads both HDX and FDX B |
| Handheld Reader | Can be carried around and used for reading microchips. (Always determine whether the device you plan to use is just a reader or is attached to a data logger) |
| HDX | Half Duplex - one of the technologies approved for livestock (see also FDX-B) |
| HF | High Frequency - not approved for livestock in the EU regulation) |
| ICAR | International Committee for Animal Recording. (Organisation recognised by ISO as the Registration Authority for silicon chip identifier manufacturer codes) |
| ISO | International Organization for Standardization |
| ISO 11785 | The standard governing the reading equipment protocols for use of EID in animals |
| ISO 11784 | The standard governing the data content of the microchip |
| ISO Approved or ISO Reader | It can read either HDX or FDX-B but not necessarily both |
| JRC | Joint Research Centre, the EU technical laboratory for testing RFID equipment |
| LF | Low Frequency 134.2 kHz (only LF is approved in the EU regulation for livestock EID) |
| MF | Mid Frequency (Not approved for livestock in the EU regulation) |
| Microchip (also called a chip or transponder) | The device carried on the animal. This can be encapsulated in an ear tag chip or transponder) or a bolus (can be glass or coil) |
| Multiplexed Antennas | An antenna that uses a time-sharing method of switching to improve speed and accuracy of reading |
| Orientation | The way the chip is presented to the antenna |
| PDA | Personal Digital Assistant (handheld recorder only) |
| Plate Antenna | Antenna placed on one side of the race |
| RF | Radio Frequency (see also RFID) |
| RFID | Radio Frequency Identification (see also RF) |
| Single Technology | Means either HDX or FDX-B but not both |
| Static Reader | Only for use in a static position i.e. in a race or kill line |
| Transceiver | Reader used to read the chip (can be static or handheld) |
| Twin loop antenna | System which uses two antennas coupled to the same transceiver, usually placed opposite one another in a race or cage |
| Twin or Dual Technology | Both HDX and FDX-B |