A Beginner's Guide to Using the Halo Microchip Scanner

TLDRLearn how to use the Halo Microchip Scanner, which can read and identify microchips in animals. It is user-friendly, supports various microchip formats, and is compatible with multiple databases.

Key insights

The Halo Microchip Scanner is capable of reading both 15-digit and 10-digit microchips, making it versatile for different microchip formats.

🔍The scanner is compliant with ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 standards, ensuring compatibility with existing microchip norms.

💡It can be easily charged and updated via a USB lead, which is included with the scanner.

🔄The Halo Scanner is compatible with scanner angel, dog lost, and pet log databases, enabling easy access to important information about scanned animals.

🚀Future updates may add compatibility with additional databases, expanding the scanner's functionality and usefulness.

Q&A

What types of microchips can the Halo Scanner read?

The Halo Scanner can read both 15-digit (FDXB) and 10-digit (FDXA) microchips.

Is the Halo Scanner compliant with industry standards?

Yes, it is compliant with ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 standards.

How do I charge and update the Halo Scanner?

Use the included USB lead to charge the scanner and download/update the databases.

Which databases is the Halo Scanner compatible with?

It currently supports scanner angel, dog lost, and pet log databases.

Will the Halo Scanner be compatible with more databases in the future?

Yes, the manufacturer is actively working on adding compatibility with additional databases.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introduction to the Halo Microchip Scanner and its capabilities.

01:22Demonstration of how to use the scanner and its user-friendly interface.

02:31Explanation of what happens when a microchipped animal is scanned and identified.

03:28Scenario demonstration of scanning a microchipped animal reported as lost.

04:42Discussion on the potential future compatibility of the scanner with more databases.