Setup Yards Tech Stick Reader (app)

Setup Yards Tech Stick Reader (app)

The YardsTech Stick Reader can be setup via a wireless connection with StockMate to send EID information. All connectivity settings require setup in the YardsTech by FarmXL application (refer to FarmXL's, YardsTech Support for further troubleshooting).

Connect via Bluetooth

Setup in FarmXL App

  1. Turn On Yards Tech Stick Reader and connect to your mobile device with YardsTech App. Start YardsTech App.
  2. From the main YardsTech dashboard, tap the Cog against the connected Reader.
  3. Tap Connectivity.
     
  4. Tap to select This device will be a Bluetooth Client. Tap Apply Changes and wait for settings to save changes. A prompt will advise to restart the connected Reader.
  5. Turn On the Reader (hold ON button, until blue light illuminates and second beep sounds), for the changes to be applied.

Pairing Device

  1.  On the Android tablet, pair the Yards Tech Stick Reader.
    a. From the StockMate Options Menu, tap Hardware Connections (top-right, comms icon).

    b. Tap the Bluetooth icon.

    c. Scan and select the YardsTech Stick Reader from the Available devices list. Tap Pair.

    d. To return to Hardware Connections, use the back button on the tablet (bottom).
  2. Tap + Add Device, Stick Reader.
  3. Select Options so the Hardware Connections screen will look like the screenshot below (Paired Device: select the device paired in step 1). Tap Save.
    Info
    Name the device clearly for easy selection, as multiple devices can be setup within StockMate.

  4. Toggle to initiate the connection. A successful connection will be indicated by a green Bluetooth icon.
    Alert
    A successful connection must be established before proceeding.

Connect via YardsTech Hot Spot

Setup in FarmXL App

  1. Turn On Yards Tech Stick Reader and connect to your mobile device with YardsTech App. Start YardsTech App.
  2. From the main YardsTech dashboard, tap the Cog against the connected Reader.
  3. Tap Connectivity.
  4. Tap to select This device is a WiFi Hotspot / Access Point. Tap Apply Changes and wait for settings to save changes. A prompt will advise to restart the connected Reader.
  5. Turn On the Reader (hold ON button, until blue light illuminates and second beep sounds), for the changes to be applied.
  6. Connect Stick Reader to your mobile device with Yards Tech App and Restart App. Take note of the IP Address shown for the connected hardware.

Connecting Device

  1. On the Android tablet, connect to the Yards Tech Stick Reader.
    a. From the StockMate Options Menu, tap Hardware Connections (top-right, comms icon).

    b. Tap the WiFi icon.

    c. Select Yards Tech from the Available Networks list. Tap to connect.

    d. To return to Hardware Connections, use the back button on the tablet (bottom).
  2. Tap + Add Device, Stick Reader.
  3. Select Options so the Hardware Connections screen will look like the screenshot below - IP Address: enter IP Address from step 6 in setup, and Port: always 20000. Tap Save.
    Info
    Name the device clearly for easy selection, as multiple devices can be setup within StockMate.
  4. Toggle to initiate the connection. A successful connection will be indicated by a green Bluetooth icon.
    Alert
    A successful connection must be established before proceeding.

Connect via WiFi Network

Setup in FarmXL App

  1. Turn On Yards Tech Stick Reader and connect to your mobile device with YardsTech App. Start YardsTech App.
  2. From the main YardsTech dashboard, tap the Cog against the connected Reader.
  3. Tap Connectivity.
  4. Tap to select This device will connect to an existing WiFi network. Add the WiFi networks name and password. Multiple can be setup if necessary.
    Tap Apply Changes and wait for settings to save changes. A prompt will advise to restart the connected Reader.
  5. Turn On the Reader (hold ON button, until blue light illuminates and second beep sounds), for the changes to be applied.
  6. Connect Stick Reader to your mobile device with Yards Tech App and Restart App. Take note of the IP Address shown for the connected hardware.

Connecting Device

  1. On the Android tablet, connect to the Yards Tech Stick Reader.
    a. From the StockMate Options Menu, tap Hardware Connections (top-right, comms icon).

    b. Tap the WiFi icon.

    c. Select Yards Tech from the Available Networks list. Tap to connect.

    d. To return to Hardware Connections, use the back button on the tablet (bottom).
  2. Tap + Add Device, Stick Reader.
  3. Select Options so the Hardware Connections screen will look like the screenshot below - IP Address: enter IP Address from step 6 in setup, and Port: always 20000. Tap Save.
    Info
    Name the device clearly for easy selection, as multiple devices can be setup within StockMate.
  4. Toggle to initiate the connection. A successful connection will be indicated by a green Bluetooth icon.
    Alert
    A successful connection must be established before proceeding.

StockMate Settings

  1. From the StockMate Options Menu, tap Hardware Connections (top-right, comms icon).
  2. Toggle the Yards Tech Stick Reader to connect.
    Info
    The Bluetooth icon will turn green when successfully connected.

  3. To test: Scan an EID on the Yards Tech Stick Reader and it will be transferred to StockMate.

    NotesIf data is not coming through to the Live Readings panel, it is likely the device settings are incorrect - or the connection is not established.
    For troubleshooting tap on the device, and open the console. Send test data - if everything is setup correctly the raw data will be displayed in green.
    Review error messages if applicable and action as required.

Using in a Scan Session

  1. To use in a scan session, use Hardware Connections to toggle required Devices on. Refer to Create New Scan Session – Session Setup (app) for further details.
  2. To check Hardware connections, tap Hardware Connections (top-right, comms icon), and edit if required.
    a.     In StockMate, from the StockMate Options Menu, tap Hardware Connections (top-right, comms icon).

    b. Toggle the Yards Tech Stick Reader to connect.
    Info
    The Bluetooth icon will turn green when successfully connected.



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