Agrident APR250 User manual

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APR250
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Content
1Introduction.......................................................................................................... 5
2Before you start................................................................................................... 5
3Reader Hardware................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Parts of the APR250..................................................................................... 6
3.2 Accessories.................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Connecting the USB cable........................................................................... 8
4Controlling the APR250....................................................................................... 8
4.1 APR250 Display........................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 Home Screen........................................................................................ 9
4.1.2 The status symbols at the top of the display ....................................... 10
4.1.2.1 Battery status................................................................................... 10
4.1.2.2 Bluetooth status............................................................................... 11
4.1.2.3 USB status....................................................................................... 11
4.2 The status LEDs above the display............................................................ 12
4.3 Using the keyboard .................................................................................... 13
5Operating states................................................................................................ 14
6Reading Tags.................................................................................................... 15
7Menu items........................................................................................................ 18
7.1 Menu structure ........................................................................................... 19
7.2 New Group................................................................................................. 21
7.3 Join Data.................................................................................................... 22
7.3.1 EID + VID............................................................................................ 22
7.3.2 EID + Weight....................................................................................... 22
7.4 Tasks.......................................................................................................... 23
7.5 Data............................................................................................................ 25
7.5.1 Show Data........................................................................................... 25
7.5.2 Set Active Group................................................................................. 27
7.5.3 Clear data............................................................................................ 29
7.5.3.1 Clear Groups................................................................................... 29
7.5.3.2 Clear Task Data............................................................................... 29
7.5.4 Memory Info........................................................................................ 30
7.6 Print............................................................................................................ 30
7.6.1 Print Active Group............................................................................... 30
7.6.2 Select Group....................................................................................... 31

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7.6.3 Print All Groups................................................................................... 31
7.6.4 Print Barcode ...................................................................................... 31
7.6.5 Setup Printer....................................................................................... 31
7.6.5.1 Set Printer Type............................................................................... 31
7.6.5.2 Search BT Printer............................................................................ 32
7.7 Setup.......................................................................................................... 33
7.7.1 Reader Settings .................................................................................. 33
7.7.1.1 Animal Counter On/Off .................................................................... 33
7.7.1.2 Set Read Mode................................................................................ 34
7.7.1.3 Set Online Mode.............................................................................. 34
7.7.1.4 Wireless Sync On/Off ...................................................................... 35
7.7.1.5 Volume & Vibrator ........................................................................... 36
7.7.2 Display ................................................................................................ 36
7.7.2.1 Set Date/Time.................................................................................. 37
7.7.2.2 Set Switch Off Time......................................................................... 37
7.7.2.3 Set Display Colors........................................................................... 37
7.7.2.4 Set Language.................................................................................. 38
7.7.3 Interface Setup.................................................................................... 38
7.7.3.1 Setup Scale..................................................................................... 38
7.7.3.2 Setup Printer.................................................................................... 39
7.7.3.3 Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 39
7.7.4 Configuration....................................................................................... 43
7.7.4.1 Set Factory Configuration................................................................ 43
7.7.5 Device Info.......................................................................................... 43
7.7.5.1 Show Battery Info............................................................................ 44
7.7.5.2 Show Firmware Info......................................................................... 44
7.7.5.3 Show Hardware Info........................................................................ 44
7.7.5.4 Noise Monitor & Timing Monitor ...................................................... 44
8Battery precautions ........................................................................................... 45
9Safety and care................................................................................................. 46
10 Warranty........................................................................................................ 47
11 International approvals................................................................................... 47
11.1 CE marking ................................................................................................ 47
11.2 FCC and IC digital device limitations.......................................................... 48
12 Apple –Legal Notice...................................................................................... 49
13 Trouble shooting............................................................................................ 49

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1 Introduction
The APR250 is a high quality, ruggedized portable RFID reader for tags complying with the
ISO11784 / 11785 standard. It can read EID tags with FDX-B and HDX technology. In addition to
the reading functions, the device can store up to 100.000 records in several groups in the large
internal memory. Each record also contains a timestamp plus a Visual ID and an Alert, if available.
The data are transmitted via both interfaces (USB and Bluetooth) directly after reading.
The APR250 also supports the Task-Mode, if the appropriate definitions have been uploaded.
This is usually done by 3rd-party Management Software. The reader does not support the DBF
(DataBaseFunction) –this is reserved for the APR600, APR650 and the AWR300.
The reader has a large color display which can show many information at one glance. Together
with the seven keys it allows the easy and convenient navigation through menus and data. In
addition, the device has status LEDs above the display for indicating charging- and interface
status plus the reading status. The integrated speaker provides acoustical feedback to the user
and the vibrating motor is very useful in noisy environments.
2 Before you start
The internal Lithium-Polymer battery should be fully charged before the first use. The battery can
be charged by using the provided Magnetic-USB cable and any USB power source. Note that
computers can usually not supply more than 500mA, hence charging the APR250 over a USB
port of a computer takes longer than charging it from the Agrident USB power supply.
The internal fast charging takes about 4 hours maximum in case the battery was
empty completely when using the Agrident USB power supply. Note that the
battery will only be charged within a temperature range of 0°C to 45°C (+32 to
113°F).

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3 Reader Hardware
This chapter describes the APR250 hardware including all accessories.
3.1 Parts of the APR250
The dimensions of the APR250 are 190x98x40 millimeters and it has a weight of only 280 grams.
It provides a good reading performance, a large 2.4-inch color TFT display, two status LEDs
above the display, a speaker and a vibrating motor. The reader can be controlled with seven
ergonomic keys below the display.
The APR250 is using a 3.7V Lithium-Polymer battery with a capacity of 3.400mAh. It is not
replaceable in the field. The battery can be exchanged by authorized technical staff only in case
it has reached its end of life.
Magnetic-USB connector
7 keys for easily
controlling the Reader
Large 320x240 dots
color TFT display
Blue status LED
Multicolor
status LED

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3.2 Accessories
The APR250 comes with a USB-A to Magnetic-Connector cable.
The USB-A plug can be connected to any USB-port of a computer. Note that the appropriate USB
driver must be installed first. When it is necessary to use a USB extension, this should only be
high quality cable and it should not be longer than two meters. The maximum cable length for
USB is five meters and this can already lead to problems in practice (slower charging or USB
failures).
The following optional accessories are available:
When it is required to take the APR250
to different sites very often, it makes
sense to purchase the robust transport
box ‘ATB400’(p/n 4067). It can
accommodate the reader and its
accessories.
Transport box ‚ATB400’
For charging the APR250 from the mains, Agrident offers the optional USB power supply
‘APS500’. The optional car charger ‘ACC500’ allows charging of the APR250 from a cigarette
lighter socket.
APS500 (p/n 3020)
ACC500 (p/n 4043)

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3.3 Connecting the USB cable
The APR250 uses a Magnetic-USB connector. Because the magnets are polarized, the
connectors 'find' the correct orientation almost automatically. When the magnetic connector of the
cable is moved towards the plug at the bottom of the reader (1), the magnets will attract each
other in the correct orientation (2). In the wrong orientation, the magnets will repel each other.
Do not try to force a connection when the connector is in the wrong orientation –
this might damage the reader and voids the warranty.
For disconnecting USB, just pull the connector away from the device (3).
4 Controlling the APR250
The APR250 has a large color display and seven keys which are used for controlling the device.
The Reader is activated by pressing the key in the middle of the directional pad.
(1)
(2)
(3)

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4.1 APR250 Display
4.1.1 Home Screen
After the reader is switched on, the following home screen appears:
* A 'Softkey' is a key that performs different functions depending on the associated screen display.
The battery status indicator shows the approximate battery level. In this example the battery is
fully charged. It would also display possible faults concerning the battery in case charging is not
possible.
In the screenshot above the only active connection is USB. The reader would also indicate a
Bluetooth connection in this area.
The soft keys have different meanings depending on the current operation. In the home screen,
the left soft key is used for entering the menu and the right one for creating a new group separator.
The ‘new group’ function is only the default action triggered by pressing the right soft key. Other
‘quick menus’ might be configured and uploaded to the reader from the PC and the action to be
started can be changed on the reader by long pressing the right soft key.
Battery status
indicator
Connection status
USB, BT
Current time
Current function of
the left soft-key *
Current function of
the right soft-key *

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4.1.2 The status symbols at the top of the display
There is a status bar in the first display line. Beside the time (on the right side) it provides
information about the battery status and the different interfaces.
The orange symbol is for Bluetooth. The color of this symbol depends on the current connection
status.
4.1.2.1 Battery status
The battery symbol on the left side indicates the approximate remaining battery capacity.
Status
Meaning
Battery capacity is higher than 80 percent.
Capacity is between 60 and 80 percent.
Capacity is between 40 and 60 percent.
Capacity is between 20 and 40 percent (no charger connected -> discharging)
Capacity is between 10 and 20 percent (no charger connected -> discharging)
When flashing, capacity is lower than 11 percent.
Capacity is between 20 and 40 percent (only green when charging).
Capacity is between 10 and 20 percent (only green when charging).
General charging error. There is a condition that prevents charging. Check the
external power supply. If this error is shown repeatedly, the battery might not work
correctly any longer and should be replaced. This error also occurs, when the
battery should be charged outside the allowed temperature range of 0°C to 45°C.
During charging, the battery symbol is constantly filling from the point of the remaining capacity.
Charging is complete if no bars are flashing anymore. The USB cable can be disconnected in this
case.
The menu item ‘Show Battery Info’ in the ‘Setup’
menu (chapter 7.7.5.1) shows an estimate of the
remaining battery capacity in percent as well as the
estimated remaining operating time in idle mode and
in continuous read mode.
Navigation from the home screen:
1x
1x
1x
1x
2x