--- title: Configure a Tru-Test SRS2 Scanner slug: help/en-us/pocketcowcard/configure-a-tru-test-srs2-scanner docTags: createdAt: 2026-02-09T13:22:06.891Z --- **Question**: How do I configure my Tru-Test SRS2 RFID scanner? **Answer:** Use the steps below to configure a Tru-Test SRS2 RFID scanner. 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. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/aUCAoVi6zIUPh4NppbfNr_srs2-stick-reader.png" size="43" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-stick-reader.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-stick-reader.png" position="flex-start" width="942" height="272" darkWidth="942" darkHeight="272" showCaption="false"} :::::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.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/4PYoh1lbVUMMV28o3svIr_srs2-arrow-buttons.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-arrow-buttons.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-arrow-buttons.png" position="flex-start" width="152" height="412" darkWidth="152" darkHeight="412" showCaption="false"} To select an option, press the **Scan** button. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/UmsfmhxVJO1E4BV6TNKMJ_srs2-scan-button.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-scan-button.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-scan-button.png" position="flex-start" width="143" height="412" darkWidth="143" darkHeight="412" 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.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/Z0Jd0CCpuG-KhLX-dVV9p_srs2-return-button.png" size="10" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-return-button.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-return-button.png" position="flex-start" width="143" height="412" darkWidth="143" darkHeight="412" showCaption="false"} :::: ::::: Follow the steps below to configure a Tru-Test SRS2 RFID scanner: ::::::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Use the **Arrow** buttons to navigate and press the **Scan** button to select **Settings**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/QSIj-Dz6VhHPsfR8OSbYn_srs2-settings.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-settings.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-settings.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="555" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="555" showCaption="false"} ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select **General**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/drcQ1BT1PJVbtrI9WmFG9_srs2-general.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-general.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-general.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="555" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="555" showCaption="false"} ::: :::::::WorkflowBlockItem ::::::ExpandableHeading ### Set the date and time. :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Select **Date/Time**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/xKQCpUVYvfswnsDEr3Eak_srs2-datetime.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-datetime.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-datetime.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false"} ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the current **Date**, **Month**, and **Year**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/NrBM6pJe6FIzZczGsWWJN_srs2-date.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-date.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-date.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false"} ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Set the **Format** to **MM/DD/YYYY**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/TsUOzirBF9r2z2Y7j44gN_srs2-format.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-format.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-format.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false"} ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Set the **Hour** and **Minute** time settings for your time zone. :::hint{type="info"} **NOTE: **Time settings are in military time. ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. ::: ::::: :::::: ::::::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem :::ExpandableHeading ### Set the language and country. 1. Select **Language/Country**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/W7bYNHvu1hDS_z09xG8_F_srs2-language.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-language.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-language.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 2. Set **Language** to **English**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/Hsza4oixatRrH2rs2nQJ__srs2-english.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-english.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-english.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false" indent="2"} 3. Select your **Country**. 4. Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Set **Auto Off** to **10m**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/bTQrrYHsSVjQeOBco7OKE_srs2-autooff.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-autooff.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-autooff.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false"} ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Set **Vibration** to **On**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/Cu7jJqh-AkKfbAix4m5rH_srs2-vibration.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-vibration.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-vibration.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false"} ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Set **Buzzer** to **Off**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/8RpXbL7s3H243F4sD6G36_srs2-buzzer.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-buzzer.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-buzzer.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false"} ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Press the **Return** button to return to the **Settings** menu. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select **Bluetooth**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/uyGJ31VOs0DAiKEmiY7wB_srs2-bluetooth.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-bluetooth.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-bluetooth.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="555" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="555" showCaption="false"} ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Set **Bluetooth** to **Auto**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/QxoDMbRuHimb4vXekkrpF_srs2-bluetooth2.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-bluetooth2.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-bluetooth2.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false"} ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem :::ExpandableHeading ### Set advanced Bluetooth features. a. Select **Advanced**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/v02Zwg_6qj8mLiA4rWqT3_srs2-advanced.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-advanced.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-advanced.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false" indent="2"} b. Set **Connect Mode** to **Default**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/Scxcf9tf4APziY6V4jsKe_srs2-connectmode.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-connectmode.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-connectmode.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false" indent="2"} c. Set **Output** to **Default**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/Me6RhEF8NdnVeJHMXgvg2_srs2-output.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-output.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-output.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false" indent="2"} d. Press the **Return** button to return to the **Settings** menu. ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Press the **Return** button to return to the **Settings** menu. ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem :::ExpandableHeading ### Set tag reading features. a. Select **Tag Reading**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/ZkFYNkhIILLX1sIB2OP2V_srs2-tagreading.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-tagreading.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-tagreading.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="555" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="555" showCaption="false" indent="2"} b. Set **Read Mode** to **Continuous**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/3Y6eExxIH0hwFcJHhiFVj_srs2-readmode.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-readmode.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-readmode.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false" indent="2"} c. Set **Tag Format** to **Decimal2**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/OePLlMJHgD8ycMpV-GuWR_srs2-tagformat.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-tagformat.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-tagformat.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false" indent="2"} d. Set **Allow Duplicates** to **Yes**. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/xeNTk-FNB4ftQwUC_fOB9_srs2-allowduplicates.png" size="19" isUploading="false" initialPath="../../ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-allowduplicates.png" githubPath="ContentShare/TruTest/srs2-allowduplicates.png" position="flex-start" width="421" height="556" darkWidth="421" darkHeight="556" showCaption="false" indent="2"} e. Press the **Return** button to return to the **General** menu. ::: :::: ::::::::