Aleis 8030 / 9060 Livestock Scanning Configuration

 Configuration Details 

 1. Interface

Navigation

MENU → System Setup → Communications → Interface

Recommended Setting

Bluetooth

Purpose

Enables wireless communication between the reader and:

• AgriNous
• Mobile devices
• Tablets
• Bluetooth-enabled data collectors

2. Protocol

Navigation

MENU → System Setup → Communications → Protocol

Recommended Setting

Combined (Tiris/Aleis)

Purpose

Provides compatibility with a broad range of livestock RFID ear tags.

3. Serial Baud Rate

Navigation

MENU → System Setup → Communications → Serial Options → Serial Baud

Recommended Setting

9600

Purpose

Defines communication speed between the RFID reader and connected systems.

4. Bluetooth Configuration Mode

Navigation

MENU → System Setup → Communications → Serial Options → BT Config Mode

Recommended Setting

Off

Purpose

Disables Bluetooth configuration mode during normal operation.

5. Tag Format

Navigation

MENU → System Setup → Communications → Tag Format

Recommended Setting

ISO 27 Digit

Purpose

Defines the RFID tag number output format.

6. Scale Interface

Navigation

MENU → System Setup → Communications → Scale Interface

Recommended Setting

No Scales

Purpose

Disables livestock scale integration when scales are not connected.

7. Tag Filter

Navigation

MENU → System Setup → Communications → Tag Filter

Recommended Setting

Read Animals

Purpose

Restricts RFID scanning to livestock animal tags only.

 Best Practices Bluetooth Operation

• Pair devices before entering livestock yards.
• Maintain clear line-of-sight where possible.
• Avoid interference from multiple Bluetooth devices.

 RFID Read Accuracy

• Ensure animals move in single file.
• Avoid operating multiple RFID readers close together.Keep metal objects away from antenna systems.
  

   

 Troubleshooting 

 Bluetooth Not Connecting

Possible Causes

• Bluetooth not paired
• BT Config Mode enabled
• Incorrect serial settings

Recommended Actions

• Re-pair the Bluetooth device
• Verify BT Config Mode is Off
• Confirm the baud rate is 9600

RFID Tags Not Reading

Possible Causes

• Incorrect protocol setting
• Wrong tag filter selected
• Damaged RFID tags

Recommended Actions

• Verify Protocol = Combined (Tiris/Aleis)
• Verify Tag Filter = Read Animals
• Test with known working tags