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Datamars offers a complete portfolio of RFID products for companion animal identification as well as the empowering online application PetLink that supports the reunification of pets with their owners.
Datamars' products include rice-sized glass- and plastic-encapsulated RFID transponders that are painlessly injected under the skin of the animal for permanent identification, as well as the corresponding injectors and scanners. PetLink, as online registration and reunification platform completes the offering.

The complete RFID system for companion animal identification includes:
> Transponders ("chips")
Datamars has developed two FDX-B type transponders with dimensions of only 13 x 2mm.
Transponders for animal identification
> Glass transponder T-IS8010
Since 1996, this type of RFID transponder has been implanted in millions of companion animals throughout the world. Encapsulated in bio-compatible glass, this RFID transponder contains a unique, preprogrammed code in accordance with ISO standard 11784.
Key benefits:
- Error-free identification: The indelible RFID identification code cannot be manipulated and is unique worldwide
- Universal readability: In accordance with ISO standard 11784, the unique identification code can be read anywhere in the world!
- Extreme durability: As RFID transponders need no battery, they are extremely durable.
- Fast and painless injection: The small rice-sized chip is painlessly placed under the animal's skin by a veterinarian.
Download: Datasheet (pdf 265kb)
> Polymer transponder T-IP8010
Datamars' latest innovation in transponder technology for animal identification is the polymer encapsulated RFID chip. Lighter than the glass chip and absolutely unbreakable, this new transponder is already widely used in markets like Germany or Netherlands.
Key benefits:
- All the benefits as the glass transponder
- Even lighter and smaller: The polymer transponder weighs approximately 7% less that the glass chip and is 4% smaller.
- Unbreakable: The bio-compatible polymer housing is virtually unbreakable.
Download: Datasheet (pdf 129)
These transponders are delivered in a sterile spring-assisted one-way syringe.
> Readers
Since its early days, Datamars' unique R&D organization has introduced the most innovative custom RFID reader and antenna solutions, renowned for their accuracy and reliability by all stakeholders in the companion animal industry.
Readers for animal identification

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> ISO MAX IV
Portable reader with exceptional reading performance for professional use. Memory for the storage of up to 2,000 codes.
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> MINI MAX II
The perfect miniature and lightweight pocket reader for all vets, breeders and pet owners. Reads FDX-B transponders in accordance with ISO standard 11785.
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> MICRO MAX
Trendy pocket reader especially designed for pet owners. Simple to use, extra-slim and reliable.
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> iMAX
Sophisticated portable reader especially designed for vets and breeders. Reads FDX-B and most FDX-A transponders. Equipped with an RS232 interface.
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> iMAX plus
Sophisticated portable reader especially designed for vets and breeders. Reads FDX-B, HDX and most FDX-A transponders. Equipped with RS232 interface.
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> GATE MAX
Stationery reader especially designed for shelters, large veterinary clinics and border crossing points to facilitate the pet identification process. Increased interactivity is provided through a direct connection of the antenna to the database or computer.
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> ISO MAX IV STICK
Universal portable reader with external stick antenna designed for specific applications, such as the scanning of fish and potentially aggressive animals, or simply to facilitate the scanning process.
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ISO MAX IV
Datamars' high-performance ISO MAX IV portable reader is a state-of-the-art reader optimized for any animal entry point at customs, airports and ports as well as for professional use in vet clinics and animal shelters.
Key benefits:
- Connectivity: The ISO MAX IV has a USB port for data exchange (RS 232 optional)
- Non-ISO tag reading: The ISO MAX IV reads ISO tags FDX-B and HDX, is backwards compatible with all transponder types currently available on the market, FDX-A/FECAVA, and is fully compatible with the future ISO 14223 transponders.
- Increased memory for data storage: The ISO MAX IV stores up to 2,000 codes in its memory and can record date and time together with the transponder code. Further features include "search mode" to facilitate the finding of a selected code within a large group of animals.
Download: Datasheet (pdf 388kb)
More information:
Our sales representatives are happy to provide you with additional information on this product.
Please contact us at: animal-id@datamars.com |
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MINI MAX II
The MINI MAX II is a handy, high quality and lightweight pocket reader, especially designed for all veterinarians, breeders and animal shelter personnel.
Key benefits:
- Universal: In accordance with ISO standard 11785, the MINI MAX II reads FDX-B-type ISO tags and is CE approved.
- Tiny and light: The MINI MAX II is a perfect miniature and lightweight pocket reader for all vets, breeders and pet owners!
- Long lasting: MINI MAX II reads more than 3000 times before requiring a change of battery. After 90 seconds of non-use, the reader shuts down automatically.
Download: Datasheet (pdf 388)
More information:
Our sales representatives are happy to provide you with additional information on this product.
Please contact us at: animal-id@datamars.com |
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MICRO MAX
The trendy MICRO MAX pocket reader has been especially designed for pet owners. It allows you to retrieve your pet ID wherever you are, at home or in another country. No stressful situations at national borders as you can now check the ID code of your pet before setting out just as you take your passport before going to the airport. The MICRO MAX is ideal when you need to prove your pet's identity wherever you are in the world.
Key benefits:
- Easy to use: Just press the button, place the reader near your pet's shoulder and it works automatically. The MICRO MAX reads all FDX-B-type ISO tags, the microchip universally selected by default (except in the USA).
- Tiny and light: With its mere 12.5 cm of length, this tiny pocket reader easily fits in your pocket or bag, just like a mobile phone!
- Long lasting: MICRO MAX reads more than 3000 times before requiring a change of battery. After 90 seconds of non-use, the reader shuts down automatically.
Download: Datasheet
More information:
Our sales representatives are happy to provide you with additional information on this product.
Please contact us at: animal-id@datamars.com |
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iMAX
Sophisticated, high performance portable reader especially designed for vets, breeders and animal shelter personnel.
Key benefits:
- Connectivity: The iMAX has a RS 232 plug for connection to the PC
- Non-ISO tag reading: The iMAX reads not only FDX-B transponders but also the FDX-A/FECAVA microchips widely used in the USA.
- Long lasting: The iMAX reads about 1,000 identification codes before requiring a change of battery. After 90 seconds of non-use, the reader shuts down automatically.
Download: Datasheet (pdf 267kb)
More information:
Our sales representatives are happy to provide you with additional information on this product.
Please contact us at: animal-id@datamars.com |
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iMAX plus
Sophisticated, high performance portable reader especially designed for vets, breeders and animal shelter personnel.
Key benefits:
- Connectivity: The iMAX plus has an RS 232 plug for connection to the PC.
- Non-ISO tag reading: The iMAX plus reader is fully compatible with ISO standard 11785; it reads ISO FDX-B and HDX transponders in accordance with the ISO 11785 standard and is backwards compatible with FDX-A/FECAVA (Destron/Avid) and Trovan transponders.
- Long lasting: The iMAX plus reads about 1,000 identification codes before requiring a change of battery. After 90 seconds of non-use, the reader shuts down automatically.
Download: Datasheet (pdf 377kb)
More information:
Our sales representatives are happy to provide you with additional information on this product.
Please contact us at: animal-id@datamars.com |
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GATE MAX
GATE MAX is an innovative stationery reader that has been designed especially for shelters, large veterinary clinics and border crossing points to facilitate the pet identification process.
Key benefits:
- Fast, hands-free identification: The GATE MAX reader allows direct identification of the pet passing between the antennas. The pet's ID number is automatically read and displayed either on a touch screen (optional) mounted on the antenna, or on a computer screen at the clinic, shelter or border crossing point. No manual typing of ID codes is required, thus avoiding human error and facilitating the process.
- Enhanced connectivity: Interactivity and speed is achieved through the direct connection of the antenna to the database or computer. The reader includes an RS232 interface for data transmission (ASCII) and can include, alternatively, a USB interface. This system can easily be connected with the databases used in shelters.
Download: Datasheet (pdf 171)
More information:
Our sales representatives are happy to provide you with additional information on this product.
Please contact us at: animal-id@datamars.com |
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ISO MAX IV STICK
The ISO MAX IV STICK is an innovative portable reader with external stick antenna designed for specific applications, such as the scanning of fish and potentially aggressive animals, or simply to facilitate the scanning process.
Key benefits:
- Facilitated scanning: With its external stick antenna, the ISO MAX IV STICK is the optimal reader to be placed in fisheries, at entry points, customs, airports and ports as well as for professional use in veterinary clinics and animal shelters.
- Easy data transfer: The ISO MAX IV STICK is provided with a USB port for the communication (RS 232 optional)!
- Increased memory: The ISO MAX IV STICK stores up to 2,000 codes in its memory and can record date and time together with the transponder code. Further features include "search mode" to facilitate the finding of a selected code within a large group of animals.
Download: Datasheet (pdf 336kb)
More information:
Our sales representatives are happy to provide you with additional information on this product.
Please contact us at: animal-id@datamars.com |
> Online registration and reunification platform
To support its benchmark-setting RFID-based pet identification solution, Datamars maintains an innovative online reunification platform called PetLink. PetLink completes the Datamars product offering in countries where no professional database system is in place. In these markets, the Datamars PetLink platform provides vets, shelters and pet owners a user-friendly online service to report animals that have been lost or found.
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PetLink databases are automatically linked to an online search engine called Petmaxx that allows pet owners, vets or shelters to search for lost animals in more than 27 databases worldwide.
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