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Uploading a custom translation file

How to upload a custom translation file to an XRS2i, XRS2, SRS2i, SRS2 EID stick reader

Install Data Link PC software

  1. If Data Link PC software is not already installed, download and install the latest version from livestock.tru-test.com/en/applications/datalink.

  2. If Data Link PC software is already installed, ensure it is the latest version by clicking Tools > Updates… > Check for updates

Creating the translation file

Data Link PC has created a template file to add the custom translation to, it can be found at C:\Program Files (x86)\Datamars Ltd\Data Link\LanguageTemplates.

  1. Open the appropriate spreadsheet file (in the XRS2 or SRS2 sub-folder)

  2. Replace the English text in column C with the translated text you wish to use.

📝 There is no defined character limit for the translated text, but if the text becomes too long it will be trimmed so that text to the right can be seen.

📝 The file must be saved as a CSV file for it to be uploaded to the stick reader. Save the CSV file in a known location.

Uploading the translation file

  1. Using the supplied USB series A to mini-B cable, connect the stick reader to your PC.

  2. Launch Data Link on the PC.

  3. When connected, click Tools > Updates… > Check for updates to ensure the stick reader has the latest firmware installed.

  4. Then click Update device firmware from a file.

  5. A dialogue box appears to select the translation file. Navigate to the location on the PC where the translation file is saved.

  6. Select the file then click Open.

  7. You will see the Success dialogue box if the translation file has been successfully uploaded. If you do not see this, go back to step 4 and try again.

  8. Disconnect the stick reader from the PC. The stick reader is now ready to use with the custom translation.

Selecting the custom translation

  1. Turn on the stick reader.

  2. Scroll to SETTINGS and press the select key.

  3. Select GENERAL, scroll to LANGUAGE/COUNTRY and press the select key.

  4. On LANGUAGE press the select key until CUSTOM is shown.

  5. Press the BACK or HOME soft key.

  6. The language shown will now be the one from the custom translation file which you uploaded.

Having trouble?

If you need help, click on the Live Chat bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of this screen or email sf-support@datamars.com

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