Allflex MSD Link Stick Reader
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)
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.
What is in the Box
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.
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
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
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 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).
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
Blue Status LED
Used to indicate the connection status when the display is switched off
Display
Keypad
*NOTE: Press the down button key for >2 seconds to switch off the device
Quick Reading Steps
“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
- Press
to Read - Scan the EID tag near the tip of the reader
- The ID tag will be displayed o nce it has been successfully read
- A ‘No Tag’ message will appear on the screen if the reading fails
Assigning Tags
- At the home display, press the New Group button
- Insert Group Name using the direction keys to navigate the letters, numbers, or symbols
- When finished, press
close to exit the keyboard, and confirm the name by pressing . - 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
Reading EID Tags + NFC:
The NFC tags are paired with the EID tags via the Join Data menu item
- In the main menu, select Join Data
- Select EID + NFC
- Press to read the EID
- Scan the EID
- After a successful EID scan, press again to trigger an NFC reading
- The reader will initiate NFC reading
- 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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
Documents / Resources
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Allflex MSD Link Stick Reader [pdf] User Guide MSD Link Stick Reader, Link Stick Reader, Stick Reader, Reader |