Allflex RS420 Stick Reader Pairing

Here is how to connect your RS420 stick reader. Also, how to turn continuous read mode on and off.

Connecting iOS (Apple) devices:

Open the 'Equipment Menu' on the app on your device. Tap 'Add Device' under 'My EID Readers', then click pair next to 'RS420'. This will open up your devices bluetooth settings, make sure bluetooth is on. (if it doesn't open the bluetooth settings navigate to the bluetooth settings)
Search for new devices on your RS420 and select your device name
1. Hold down top button on reader
2. Use the bottom button to move "Bluetooth Settings"
3. Select 'Select Device'
4. Select 'Search for new device'
5. Select the device from the list.
Confirm the pairing request on your mobile device
If it does not say 'Connected' on your bluetooth settings, tap on it to connect. After, your RS420 should be showing a solid bluetooth symbol with a small "m" next to it, this means it's connected. If it's flashing it's not connected yet.
When you open up iLivestock, the top bar will be blue to confirm you have the stick reader connected successfully, and the reader will now appear under 'My EID Readers'

Open the 'Equipment Menu' on the app on your device. Tap 'Add Device' under 'My EID Readers', then click pair next to 'RS420'. This will open up your devices bluetooth settings, make sure bluetooth is on.
Search for new devices on your RS420 and select your device name
1. Hold down top button on reader
2. Use the bottom button to move "Bluetooth Settings"
3. Select " Select Device"
4. Select "Search for new device"
5. Select the device from the list.
Confirm the pairing request on your device
Your RS420 should be showing a solid bluetooth symbol with a small "m" next to it, this means it's connected. If it's flashing it's not connected yet.
When you open up iLivestock, the top bar will be blue to confirm you have the stick reader connected successfully, and the reader will now appear under 'My EID Readers'

How to change the setting on your RS420 for continuous read mode.

Hold down the top button to access the 'Menu'.
Select 'Read Settings'
Select 'Read Time'
Select 'Continuous'. Now, when you click the button the reader will keep looking for EiD tag’s until you press the button again.

Please make sure this is on!

Tip: iLivestock has 3 colours to tell you what accessories are connected to your app:

Pink - eWeigh only

Blue - Stick reader only

Green - eWeigh & Stick reader