MSD Link Stick Reader
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Product Specifications:
- Power Plugs Adaptors (EU, US, AU, UK)
- Y-Cable (USB / Charge)
- Allflex Link Reader device
- Allflex Link Stick Reader
- 2.4” Color Display
- IP67 Connector with Bayonet Socket (Self-Closing)
- RGB LED for tag read status indication
- Multi-Color Status LED for tags read status
- Battery Info: 66% with expected battery life of 22h (6h 50m in
Read mode)
Product Usage Instructions:
Getting Started:
Battery Charge: The device should be fully
charged before the first use. To charge, use the provided Y-Cable
and power adapter.
Initial Configuration:
Power On/Off: To power on the device, shortly
press the green button. To power it off, press and hold the
down-arrow button.
Set Language: Access
Menu>>Setup>>Display>>Set Language to change the
default display language. Contact local distributor for additional
languages.
Set Read Mode: Choose between Single Read,
Continuous Read, or Auto mode for scanning animals.
Device Properties:
RGB LED: Indicates tag read status.
Multi-Color Status LED: Indicates tags read
status.
Battery Status Indicator: Shows battery level
and faults.
Connection Status: USB, Bluetooth, RS232,
WiFi.
Clock: Displays current time in 24H format.
Keypad:
Ergonomic keypad with directional keys, ENTER key, and two
multi-functional soft-keys for navigation and selection.
* Press the down button key for >2 seconds to switch off the
device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: How do I download the Allflex Connect App?
A: Download the app from Google Play or the Apple Store before
pairing it with your reader for the first use.
Q: What does the solid blue LED indicate?
A: The solid blue LED indicates the connection status when the
display is switched off.
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What is in the Box
Power Plugs Adaptors (EU, US, AU, UK)
Y-Cable (USB / Charge)
Allflex Link Reader device
New Group
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no active group
to read
Menu
Press
Allflex Link Stick Reader
Quick Start Up Guide
The Allflex Link stick reader is a high-performance mobile device for fast, high-volume electronic identification (EID) tag reading aimed at the livestock industry. It provides a durable and reliable solution for tracking and monitoring livestock, enabling farmers to improve efficiency and productivity in their operations. It allows pairing monitoring tags (NFC) and EID tags (RFID). By accurately tracking individual animals, farmers can monitor their behavior, well-being, and productivity, enabling them to make data-driven decisions to improve their operations.
Allflex
CONNECT
Introducing Allflex Connect a universal mobile APP to connect your EID readers with an on-farm management platform, external identification systems, and the Allflex cloud.
With Allflex Connect, you can create and edit customized animal cards and lists, share records with your herd management system, upload data to the cloud for actionable insights, connect your reader to your mobile via Bluetooth, and keep your readers up to date with regular firmware updates.
Downloading the App and pairing it with your reader before first use is recommended. To download, please visit Google Play or the Apple Store.
New Group
no active group
Press to read
Menu
Getting Started
Battery Charge
The device should be fully charged before the first use. To charge please use the provided Y-Cable and power adapter
· Attach the connector to the socket at the bottom of the reader
· Push the connector against the socket and turn it clockwise until locked
· To disconnect, turn the connector counterclockwise. The socket closes itself automatically after removing the plug
New Group
no active group
Press to read
Menu
New Group
no active group
Press to read
Menu
Charging is complete if no bars are flashing anymore When charged, the battery info will show the percentage of the battery as well as a rough estimation of operating time
Initial Configuration
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Battery info 66%
Expected battery life: 22h (6h 50m Read mode)
Cancel
To power on the device, shortly press the green button. To power it off, press and hold the down-arrow button*.
Set Language: The default display language will be English at first start-up. You can change the language by accessing Menu>>Setup>>Display>>Set Language. Navigating the options, you can then select your language preference by pressing ENTER.
Note: It is possible to upload additional language to your reader. Contact your local distributer for further details.
Set language
English (Default) Portugues / Brasil Nederlands / Dutch Suomi / Finnish Français / French Deutsch / German
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Cancel
Set Read mode: By default, the reader is set to `Single Read’- one scan click per animal. Choosing the `Continuous mode’ enables batch reading.
Note: The `Auto’ setting starts a Single Read on a short press of the ENTER key and Continuous Read mode with a long press (> one second).
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Set Read Mode Single Read Continuous Read Auto
Cancel
For more information visit www.allflex.global/allflex-link-stick-reader
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease in animals. For the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease in animals, you should consult your veterinarian. The accuracy of the data collected and presented through this product is not intended to match that of medical devices or scientific measurement devices. Copyright© 2025 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and its affiliates. All rights reserved. AHI-Allflex-240900002
Device Properties
RGB LED At the top of the reader, an indication of the read status of the tag
Multi-Color Status LED Found at the tip of the reader, indicating tags read status
Flashing Charging
Solid- Fully Charged
Blue Status LED Used to indicate the connection status when the display is switched off
Flashing every 3 seconds SD Card Mode Flashing once a second Suspend Mode (CDC)
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Press
to read
no active group
Menu
New Group
Display
Battery Status Indicator Shows the approximate battery level and battery faults, such as high temperature.
Connection status USB, Bluetooth, RS232, WiFi
Clock Current time presented in 24H format
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Press
to read
no active group
Menu
New Group
Perform various functions depending on the associated screen display.
Keypad
Easily Controlled Ergonomic Keypad Directional keypad with ENTER key and two multi-functional soft-keys
2.4” Color Display
IP67 Connector with Bayonet Socket (Self-Closing)
Left Soft-Key
Power On/ ENTER Key
Right Soft-Key
Direction Keys For navigation, scrolling, and character selection in input fields
*NOTE: Press the down button key for >2 seconds to switch off the device
Quick Reading Steps
Best Orientation for EID Reading
Best Orientation for NFC Reading
SenseHub Monitoring Ear Tag
“While a reader is actively scanning for an EID tag, it creates an electromagnetic
field. This is what determines a range and best orientation of a tag for a successful reading”
Reading EID Tags:
1.Press to Read
Cansel
2.Scan the EID tag near the tip of the reader
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Flashing slowly RF is activated, ready to read tags
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Flashing fast Tag was successfully read
Flashing fast Tag has been read repeatedly (dublicate)
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980 0001010178
No Tag
Menu
New Group
4.The ID tag will be displayed o nce it has been successfully read
Assigning Tags:
1. At the home display, press the New Group button
2. Insert Group Name using the direction keys to navigate the letters, numbers, or symbols
3. When finished, press close to exit the keyboard, and confirm the name by pressing .
4. To assign tags to the group created, enter the group and start reading.
NOTE: After 10.000 records within one group, the device will force the user to create a new group
5.A `No Tag’ message will appear on the screen if the reading fails
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Press
to read
no active group
Menu
New Group
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Start new group a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v wxyz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 .,
Group 2
ABC
Quick Reading Steps
Reading EID Tags + NFC: The NFC tags are paired with the EID tags via the Join Data menu item
1. In the main menu, select Join Data
New Group Join Data
Data Print Setup
Menu
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Back
Exit
2. Select EID + NFC
Join Data
EID + VID EID + Weight EID + NFC
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Back
Exit
3. Press to read the EID `:18:57
Join EID + NFC
Press
to read EID
Cancel
4. Scan the EID
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5
single
Cancel
5. After a successful EID scan, press again to trigger an NFC reading
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Join EID + NFC
999 000000351507
Press
to scan NFC
Back
Cancel
6. The reader will initiate NFC reading
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reading
NFC
9
single
Cancel
7. The animal record will appear on the screen. Press to confirm and save your record. Select New NFC to initiate an additional reading.
Note: At the home screen, pressing the on your keypad will initiate an independent NFC tag reading
EID: VID: Alert: NFC:
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Join EID + NFC 999 000000351507 —-123456
Press
to confirm
New NFC
Cancel
Documents / Resources
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Allflex MSD Link Stick Reader [pdf] User Guide MSD Link Stick Reader, Link Stick Reader, Stick Reader, Reader |