The Pocket Hero from Microchip ID Systems is a pocket-size microchip scanner that reads 15-digit ISO microchips from any company or country and shows the whole chip number on one line. It is 4.75 inches long, recharges by USB in 4 to 5 hours and lasts about 3,000 scans per charge. It does not read non-ISO (9- or 10-digit) chips.
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| Product | Pocket Hero™ ISO microchip reader (scanner) |
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| Maker | Microchip ID Systems (sold under its Buddy ID pet brand), Orange City, Iowa |
| Reads | ISO 15-digit microchips from any company or country |
| Does not read | Non-ISO chips, including 9- and 10-digit chips |
| Display | Bright viewing window, usable any time of day; the entire chip number shows on one line; battery level icon |
| Power | Rechargeable battery; USB charging cable included; auto turn-off saves battery life |
| Charge | 4 to 5 hours to charge; about 3,000 scans per charge under normal conditions |
| Size | 4.75 inches long |
| In the box | Pocket Hero reader, protective microfiber carry pouch, durable test chip fob, USB cable, instructions |
| Warranty | One year from date of purchase (per Microchip ID Systems) |
The Pocket Hero is a small, handheld microchip scanner from Microchip ID Systems. It fits in the palm of your hand, yet its bright viewing window displays the entire chip number on one line, which makes the number easy to read and copy correctly. It runs on a rechargeable battery charged with the included USB cable, and comes with a protective microfiber carrying pouch and a test chip fob so you can confirm the scanner is working.
It is an ISO-only reader. It reads 15-digit ISO microchips from any company or country, and Microchip ID Systems states plainly that it does not read non-ISO chips, including 9- and 10-digit chips.
If you need to read older non-ISO chips as well, the Pocket Hero is not the right tool. Call us at 800-979-2869 and we can help you compare it with the Hero Advanced Microchip Reader.
An ISO microchip number is always 15 digits, and the Pocket Hero is built to read only that standard. Because it shows the whole number on one line, you can check all 15 digits at a glance. If a scan returns nothing, the animal may have no chip or a non-ISO chip that this reader cannot see; ask your veterinarian to scan with a universal reader.
The durable test chip fob lets you check the reader before you scan an animal. Microchip ID Systems gives two cautions:
ISO 15-digit microchips from any company or country.
No. Microchip ID Systems says it does not read non-ISO chips, including 9- and 10-digit chips. If you need to read those, ask us about a universal scanner.
Yes, as long as it is an ISO 15-digit chip. Microchip ID Systems says it reads ISO 15-digit chips from any company or country.
Microchip ID Systems says a full charge takes 4 to 5 hours and lasts about 3,000 scans under normal conditions. A battery level icon shows in the window.
With the USB cable that comes in the box.
Yes. Microchip ID Systems lists an auto turn-off feature to save battery life.
The Pocket Hero reader, a protective microfiber carry pouch, a durable test chip fob, a USB cable and instructions.
Checking that the scanner works. Keep the fob away from animals while scanning. Its number is 933007125056789 or 933000000000000; if either appears while scanning an animal, move the fob away and rescan.
4.75 inches long, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The scanner is off-white.
Microchip ID Systems says the bright viewing window can be used any time of day, and the entire chip number is displayed on one line.
The animal may not be chipped, or it may have a non-ISO chip this reader cannot read. Ask your veterinarian to scan with a universal reader if you are unsure.
Microchip ID Systems lists a one-year warranty from date of purchase.
Microchip ID Systems of Orange City, Iowa, which sells it under its Buddy ID pet brand. Its phone number is 1-800-434-2843.
This page summarizes the manufacturer's published product information. Always read and follow the instructions that come with the reader.
| Directions | Directions:
The Pocket Hero reads only ISO 15-digit chips. It does not read non-ISO chips, including 9- and 10-digit chips. Store in the protective microfiber pouch. Keep out of reach of children and animals. |
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