--- title: Configure a Tru-Test SRS2 Scanner (v1) slug: pl-check-links/configure-a-tru-test-srs2-scanner-v1 docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-23T07:45:09.643Z --- The Tru-Test SRS2 RFID scanner is a portable hand-held device that allows you to quickly read, record, and transfer EID tag information for the animals in your herd. ![](https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/yJmSsJ_7KvrOV1h_EpeNK_srs2-stick-reader.png) :::::hint{type="warning"} **IMPORTANT: **Tru-Test SRS2 RFID scanners are currently only supported in the Android version of the mobile app. Always charge your scanner to 100% before configuring settings. Expand the sections below to learn more\::\::ExpandableHeading ### Required Setup Before you connect the Tru-Test SRS2 RFID scanner, download the latest firmware from the [Tru-Test website](https://www.livestock.tru-test.com/en-us/resources/4328#downloads). ::::ExpandableHeading ### Navigation Tips The display is not a touchscreen. You can navigate to options using the **Arrow** buttons. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/l47fzAO1iZ9b3rT3jxlZG_srs2-arrow-buttons.png" size="21" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-arrow-buttons.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-arrow-buttons.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} To select an option, press the **Scan** button. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/N5CQgGXk4PRwMDMEv7edh_srs2-scan-button.png" size="20" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-scan-button.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-scan-button.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} :::hint{type="info"} **NOTE: **The **Scan** button is also referred to as the Read and/or **Select** button in your Tru-Test SRS2 RFID scanner user manual. ::: To return to a previous menu, press the **Return** button. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/1fujizbIFE4H8v0UfB6zT_srs2-return-button.png" size="20" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-return-button.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-return-button.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} \::\:: :::: ::::: Follow the steps below to configure a Tru-Test SRS2 RFID scanner: 1. Use the **Arrow** buttons to navigate and press the **Scan** button to select **Settings**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/IxvKKYcXgOLvffNoTIrOJ_srs2-settings.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-settings.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-settings.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 2. Select **General**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Dl4abFX0nOuPxKi9AeYR7_srs2-general.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-general.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-general.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::ExpandableHeading{indent="2"} ### Set the date and time. 1. Select **Date/Time**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/hUns30JuLyuMRsNMddBXd_srs2-datetime.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-datetime.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-datetime.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 2. Select the current **Date**, **Month**, and **Year**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/quB9Q0-tOnTQN6hSSjTP3_srs2-date.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-date.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-date.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 3. Set the **Format** to **MM/DD/YYYY**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/xdGy2sEw_kYHD2m51fota_srs2-format.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-format.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-format.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 4. Set the **Hour** and **Minute** time settings for your time zone.\:::hint\{type="info"} **NOTE: **Time settings are in military time. \::: 5. Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. ::: :::ExpandableHeading{indent="2"} ### Set the language and country. 1. Select **Language/Country**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/330l_OByVxTf5SvGN9Ppg_srs2-language.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-language.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-language.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 2. Set **Language** to **English**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/qpqTJ4jG7--Bsii0qI9eQ_srs2-english.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-english.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-english.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 3. Select your **Country**. 4. Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. ::: 5. Set **Auto Off** to **10m**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/LN86r9WH6c0PvMnWBvmuQ_srs2-autooff.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-autooff.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-autooff.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 6. Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. 7. Set **Vibration** to **On**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/9jmoIn-dBicXRABNrimMr_srs2-vibration.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-vibration.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-vibration.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 8. Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. 9. Set **Buzzer** to **Off**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/eOz_A1CB548uSoh20Kb1b_srs2-buzzer.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-buzzer.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-buzzer.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 10. Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. 11. Press the **Return** button to return to the **Settings** menu. 12. Select **Bluetooth**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/P_aK0TUiTSCRL6QvclkT6_srs2-bluetooth.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-bluetooth.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-bluetooth.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 13. Set **Bluetooth** to **Auto**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Qm_BHeOJVeJo6ZxqGUZIZ_srs2-bluetooth2.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-bluetooth2.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-bluetooth2.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} :::ExpandableHeading{indent="2"} ### Set advanced Bluetooth features. 1. Select **Advanced**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/dGECQmfIpQQa4JO5VC5Kk_srs2-advanced.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-advanced.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-advanced.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 2. Set **Connect Mode** to **Default**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/hNvggp74TEhHWtLZKzXQO_srs2-connectmode.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-connectmode.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-connectmode.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 3. Set **Output** to **Default**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/1XpS73im4eBcbR3dQOZsw_srs2-output.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-output.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-output.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 4. Press the **Return** button to return to the **Settings** menu. ::: 15. Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. 16. Press the **Return** button to return to the **Settings** menu. :::ExpandableHeading{indent="2"} ### Set tag reading features. 1. Select **Tag Reading**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/93cSWhJgrjrkuAdKyAFP6_srs2-tagreading.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-tagreading.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-tagreading.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 2. Set Read Mode to **Continuous**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/Eo_aJRzwAyolmVRn7scSJ_srs2-readmode.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-readmode.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-readmode.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 3. Set **Tag Format** to **Decimal2**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/DvfZI2b1gUt89H-cPDg8A_srs2-tagformat.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-tagformat.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-tagformat.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 4. Set **Allow Duplicates** to **Yes**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.qa.archbee.co/api/optimize/zICxj0dnLereb6UUrBA3-/UEfAwQj7WNjrtalET_Ikn_srs2-allowduplicates.png" size="57" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-allowduplicates.png" githubPath="Content/ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-allowduplicates.png" position="flex-start" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 5. Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. ::: [\< Return to Work with RFID Scanners](docId\:nx6UhSlTJkO1HwFfGLBtP)