The iLivestock eTagReader is easy to use and works seamlessly with iLivestock software and hardware. The eTagReader can also be used in conjunction with other weigh heads and the iLivestock app.

Press and hold down the scan button a couple of times until the reader beeps and the screen turns on

Go to and press the Menu/OK button to turn on the screen display.

Use the arrow keys to scroll across to the 'Settings' icon and then press the Menu/OK button to select.

Reader name

This needs to be set to eTagReader - exactly as it is spelt here; all one word with capital letters for the T and the R.

To add the name select Reader Name from the SETUP list in settings, by tapping Menu/OK when this is highlighted. This will then display a character selection page where you can scroll and select the letters to make the name eTagReader. Once this has been inputted use the arrow buttons to highlight the Save option and then press the Menu/OK button.

You can see the reader name in the 'About' section.

Date/Time

Year / Month / Day / Hour - These will already be set-up upon receipt, but can easily be changed if required, by using the arrow keys to scroll and select and the Menu/OK button to confirm the selection.

Time Format

12hr / 24hr - Change the time format to suit your needs.

Auto Update

Enable allows the stick to get automatic updates.

Single / Continuous / Auto

We recommend the 15 or 16 digit Display and Output options. 15 digits (without a gap in EID) 16 Digits (with a gap in EID) unless your EIDs are specifically HEX or ISO.

Use the arrow keys and the Menu/Okay button to scroll, select and confirm the required format.

The reader will then confirm a Reader Display / Output Confirmation

We recommend keeping this at 7, so the screen is nice and bright

Keep this set to ON so the LED indicators show on screen for your settings

Vibrates upon scanning. We recommend keeping this on for additional confirmation of a scan

We recommend keeping this ON, if you want a beep confirmation of scanning

Adjust the continuous read time in increments of 10 minutes, up to an hour, for when your stick is set to 'Continuous' in the 'Read Mode' settings - (see READ MODE above)

Here you can change whether you want the stick to turn off automatically when not in use and if Auto Turn off is enabled, you can set a time limit for the Auto Turn Off too. We recommend to use the longest time of 60 mins if you want Auto Off switched on.

Here you can restore to factory settings

Here you can choose whether you want to connect to another device, such as a smartphone or weigh scale directly via Bluetooth or a cable, we recommend BlueTooth for ease of use. To use Bluetooth, ensure BlueTooth is turned on (see BlueTooth below)

Currently the eTag Reader does not connect to your PC or MAC for downloads. All data can be accessed via the iLivestock app

This summarises all of the settings and what they are switched to. Go to the relevant settings within Settings to amend these.

To use the eTagReader with the iLivestock app, you'll need Bluetooth switched to ON

Use the arrow keys to scroll across to the 'Bluetooth' icon and then press the Menu/OK button to select.

Press the Menu/OK button again to highlight the On/Off option and use the arrows to select ON and use the Menu/OK button to confirm.

The reader will then display 'Bluetooth On' confirmation

(Note! When you leave the screen the Bluetooth icon will have a line through it, until it is connected to the app)

Press EXIT (left arrow) to leave the menu

We recommend this is turned OFF unless GPS tracking is required.

This confirms the reader name, serial number, firmware number, hardware number and model

This will show you how much memory is taken and available on the stick, including how many ID's are saved and how many sessions have been used

Here you can create, store and delete EID tagging sessions or groups.

Use the scroll and Menu/OK button to scroll to, and select Session

Select Create to create a session as a sequential numbered session/group

Select Create with Name to then add a specific name to the session/group - you'll then be taken to a letter selector to scroll and tap the letters for the name.

Select Open to be taken to a list of Open Sessions to scroll through and then select and view the session. Within the selected open session you can then scroll through the tags within the session and view or delete tags as required.

This option is not required.

Select Current to be taken to a confirmation screen to OK or Cancel clearing the current session you are in.

Choose Select to be taken to a list of session that you can scroll through, select and then be taken to a confirmation screen to OK or Cancel clearing the selected session.

Select ALL to clear all sessions and to be be taken to a confirmation screen to OK or Cancel

Scroll and select the Power Off button to turn off the eTagReader.

You will then be shown a confirmation screen to use the arrow keys to select Yes or NO and press the Menu/OK button to confirm

Online: Use the chat icon in Admin on the app or bottom right on the web dashboard