XRS2 and SRS2 Bluetooth is no longer supported for Apple iOS devices
Tru-Test XRS2/i or SRS2/i EID Reader Settings
Please ensure the EID reader is in the correct mode BEFORE pairing it with the iLivestock app.
If you know the EID reader is in the right format, skip to the section below and go to connecting steps.
Step 1. From the main screen, select Settings.
Step 2. Select Bluetooth.
Step 3. Scroll to Advanced.
Step 4. Ensure Connect Mode is [Default].
Connecting the Tru-Test XRS2i or SRS2i EID Reader to iLivestock
Step 1. Turn on the EID reader and open the iLivestock app.
Step 2. Select Equipment on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
and then tap the blue + then EID Reader to add a new reader.
Step 3. A list of compatible hardware will be displayed
Next, tap the word PAIR next to the correct EID reader.
Step 3: The EID reader will pair with the iLivestock app.
PLEASE NOTE - The SRS2 and XRS2 versions of the Tru-Test EID reader are no longer supported by Apple iOS devices, and you will no longer be able to connect these EID readers to iLivestock with an iOS device.
These SRS2 and XRS2 EID readers use “classic Bluetooth” and don’t have the Apple MFi (Made for iPhone) certification chip. Because of this, these devices will no longer be able to connect with iLivestock after iOS 26.
You can still connect the SRS2 and XRS2 to an Android device.
The SRS2i and XRS2i are supported on iOS and Android.
Troubleshooting
If the EID reader does not connect to the app correctly, please check that the EID reader is NOT paired directly to your device via your device Bluetooth.
To check this, please go to Bluetooth on your device and unpair the EID reader.
It may ask you if you want to 'Forget' the device.
Confirm yes, and the EID reader will then be removed from the list of paired devices in your device settings.
Then, follow the steps above to connect.
Updating Firmware on Your Tru-Test EID Reader
To ensure the best results, we advise updating the firmware for your TruTest EID readers
Please follow the steps below to update the firmware on your TruTest EID reader
Step 1. Download the Datamars Datalink software onto your PC.
Select the underlined Datalink PC software to download the software in the link below.
Step 2. Connect your weigh head or EID reader to the PC with the TruTest Data Link software installed.
Step 3. On the TruTest Data Link site, select Tools > Updates > Check for updates >
Step 4. Follow the prompts to download.
The following Tru-Test EID reader products are supported by Data Link
- EID readers: XRS2i, XRS2, SRS2i, SRS2, XRS, SRS and the XRP2i, XRP2 panel readers.