Technological tools

Looking to speed up your traceability reporting? Have you considered using an RFID reader?

To ensure the traceability of bovines, ovines and cervids while making your work easier, we offer a range of tools compatible with RFID-type tags.

RFID readers and the SimpliTRACE Express and SimpliTRACE Mobile applications allow you to quickly complete your various declarations and save them directly to your SimpliTRACE account. Able to store hundreds of RFID tag numbers, these readers are also compatible with electronic scales and several herd‑management software programs. Your traceability reports can then be completed directly on your computer… No more paperwork!

RFID Readers

Attestra is a distributor of several reader models, which you can purchase right away.

Comparison table of readers

To help you choose the model best suited to your needs, consult our detailed comparison table.

Gallagher HR5

Availability

Inquire through Customer Service

Readers cost*

HR4: $1,080.00

HR5: $2,956.13

Reading distance

7 to 13 inches (18 to 33 cm)

How to perform the reading

By pressing each time or once at the beginning

Reading confirmation

Vibration, beep sound, and indicator light

Memory

1 entire day and even up to 1 week, depending on the size of the herd

Other features

Tag counter, batch delimitation, battery level, and display of used memory

Data transmission

By cable

Wireless module included

Reader format

24 inches (60 cm)

Special features

Must be connected to the computer to view all numbers

Charging time

4 to 6 hours

Battery life

More than 8 hours

Battery charging

Wall plug

Display languages

French, English, Spanish, German, and Italian

Screen

Black-on-green display

Warranty

1‑year, extendable

User manual

French, English, Spanish, German, and Italian

Allflex AWR300

Availability

Inquire through Customer Service

Readers cost*

$1,518.62

Reading distance

12 inches (30 cm)

How to perform the reading

By pressing each time or once at the beginning

Reading confirmation

Vibration, beep sound and indicator light

Memory

1,000,000 tags

Other features

Tag counter, batch delimitation, full battery recharge in 3.5 hours, compatible with iOS and Android.

Data transmission

By cable

Wireless module included: USB, Bluetooth (Wi‑Fi optional)

Reader format

25.5 inches (65 cm)

Special features

Can display a list of up to 10,000 numbers on the screen

Charging time

3.5 hours

Battery life

Up to 12 hours

Battery charging

Wall plug and USB cable

Display languages

French, English, Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese

Screen

White-on-black display

Warranty

2-year

User manual

French, English, German, and Spanish

Allflex APR250

Availability

Inquire through Customer Service

Readers cost*

$718.56

Reading distance

9.5 inches (25 cm)

How to perform the reading

By pressing each time or once at the beginning

Reading confirmation

Vibration, beep sound and indicator light

Memory

100,000 tags

Other features

Tag counter, batch delimitation, full battery recharge in 4 hours, compatible with iOS and Android

Data transmission

By USB cable and Bluetooth

Reader format

7.5 inches (19 cm)

Special features

Can display a list of up to 10,000 numbers on the screen, designed for climates down to –20 degrees Celsius

Charging time

4 hours

Battery life

Up to 6 hours

Battery charging

Wall plug and USB Cable

Display languages

French, English, Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese

Screen

White-on-black display

Warranty

2-year

User manual

French, English, German, and Spanish

*Taxes not included. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Iogear Adapter

Most recent computers no longer have a serial port, which has been replaced by USB ports. To connect your RFID reader via a USB‑A port, the Iogear adapter becomes essential.

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RS‑232 serial port

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USB-A port

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Iogear USB‑to‑RS‑232 adapter

Technical Specifications and Documentation

Allflex

AWR300

APR250

AWR300 technical specifications

Reading distance: 12 in/30 cm
Memory: 1,000,000 readings
Screen: 2.4 in/6,1 cm TFT color

Reading confirmation: 3 different colors LED, 2 LED over the screen, audible beep and vibration
Data transfer: USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi optional. Android, Windows 10 and iOS compatible
Battery charging: Wall adapter and USB cable (3.5 hours)
Languages: French, English, Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese
Instruction manuals: French, English, German and Spanish

Format: 25,6 in/65 cm
Weight: 720 g/1.5 lb

APR250 technical specifications

Reading distance:  9.5 in/25 cm
Memory: 100,000 readings
Screen: White display on black background

Reading confirmation: Vibration, beep sound and indicator light
Data transfer: USB and Bluetooth
Battery charging: Wall adapter and USB cable (4 hours)
Languages: French, English, Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese
Instruction manuals: French, English, German and Spanish

Format: 7.5 in/19 cm
Weight: 270 g/0.6 lb

Gallagher

HR5

Technical specifications

Reading distance: 7 to 13 in/18 to 33 cm
Memory: 100 000 readings
Screen: 2.8 in/7.1 cm color LCD
Reading confirmation: Warning tone, vibration and indicator light
Data transfer: Wireless (Bluetooth) or included cables
Battery charging: Included 110 V and 12 V chargers
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Instruction manual: English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Format: 23.6 in/60 cm
Other features: Distinct data sessions, battery charge level, visual memory usage indicator, etc.
Certifications: FCC, Industrie Canada, ACIB, IP 67

Documentation

Technical Support

Still unsure which RFID reader model is right for you?

Contact Attestra’s Technical Support team to learn more about the readers and adapters available for purchase!

Allowing centralized management of requests and ensuring rapid handling of each inquiry, our online request management portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Portal : http://soutien-simplitrace.attestra.com

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