If you are using the YardsTech® Scales (assuming the scales are already connected to Stockbook - click here if they are not):

  1. Turn on the YardsTech® Scales.
  2. Turn on the YardsTech® Stick Reader. 
  3. The YardsTech® Stick Reader should automatically connect to the YardsTech® Scales and therefor Stockbook. There is no need to setup a reader in Stockbook (unless you are collecting DNA sample ID from a barcode reader - in that case, just select any reader).


Via Bluetooth:

  1. Ensure your YardsTech® Stick Reader is setup as a Bluetooth client - see here.
  2. Turn on your YardsTech® Stick Reader. The blue comms LED should flash quickly.
  3. Go to your Windows Bluetooth Settings. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the tray and select Show Bluetooth Devices, or press the windows key and type "Bluetooth and other devices settings".
  4. Click on the Add Device button.
  5. Select "Bluetooth" from the list.
  6. Wait for the "YTStickBT" device to appear and click on it.
  7. It should connect and then disconnect. Hit the Done button.
  8. Scroll down and select "More Bluetooth settings".
  9. Select the COM Ports tab.
  10. Find the COM port attached as Outgoing YTStickBT 'YardsTechSPP' and take note of the number.
  11. Open Stockbook.
  12. Select Electronic Id. and then Setup
  13. For the reader select ALEIS non-Storage.
  14. Select the Manual Setup button.
  15. Select the COM port displayed in step 10.
  16. You might now hear a beep from the YardsTech® Stick Reader. That is a good sign.
  17. Close the Setup Devices screen.
  18. Start Live Entry and the YardsTech® Stick Reader should connect.