Agrident APR600 User manual

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Content
1Introduction.......................................................................................................... 5
2Before you start................................................................................................... 5
3Reader Hardware................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Parts of the APR600..................................................................................... 6
3.2 Accessories.................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Connecting the USB cable........................................................................... 8
4Controlling the APR600....................................................................................... 8
4.1 APR600 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 WLAN status.................................................................................... 11
4.1.2.3 Bluetooth status............................................................................... 11
4.1.2.4 USB status....................................................................................... 11
4.2 The status LEDs above the display............................................................ 12
4.3 Using the keyboard .................................................................................... 13
5Operating states................................................................................................ 16
6Reading Transponders...................................................................................... 17
7Menu items........................................................................................................ 20
7.1 Menu structure ........................................................................................... 21
7.2 New Group................................................................................................. 23
7.3 Tasks.......................................................................................................... 24
7.4 Data............................................................................................................ 26
7.4.1 Show Data........................................................................................... 26
7.4.2 Clear data............................................................................................ 28
7.4.2.1 Clear Groups................................................................................... 28
7.4.2.2 Clear Task Data............................................................................... 28
7.4.3 Memory Info........................................................................................ 29
7.4.4 Search VID in DB................................................................................ 29
7.4.5 Search EID in DB................................................................................ 30

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7.5 Print............................................................................................................ 31
7.5.1 Print Last Group.................................................................................. 31
7.5.2 Select Group....................................................................................... 32
7.5.3 Print All Groups................................................................................... 32
7.5.4 Print Barcode ...................................................................................... 32
7.5.5 Setup Printer....................................................................................... 32
7.5.5.1 Set Printer Type............................................................................... 32
7.5.5.2 Search BT Printer............................................................................ 33
7.6 Setup.......................................................................................................... 34
7.6.1 Reader Settings .................................................................................. 34
7.6.1.1 Animal Counter On/Off .................................................................... 34
7.6.1.2 Set Read Mode................................................................................ 35
7.6.1.3 Set Online Mode.............................................................................. 35
7.6.1.4 Wireless Sync On/Off ...................................................................... 36
7.6.1.5 Volume & Vibrator ........................................................................... 37
7.6.2 Display ................................................................................................ 37
7.6.2.1 Set Date/Time.................................................................................. 38
7.6.2.2 Set Switch Off Time......................................................................... 38
7.6.2.3 Set Display Colors........................................................................... 38
7.6.2.4 Set Language.................................................................................. 39
7.6.3 Interface Setup.................................................................................... 39
7.6.3.1 Setup Scale..................................................................................... 39
7.6.3.2 Setup Printer.................................................................................... 40
7.6.3.3 Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 40
7.6.3.4 WLAN.............................................................................................. 44
7.6.4 Configuration....................................................................................... 47
7.6.4.1 Set Factory Configuration................................................................ 47
7.6.5 Device Info.......................................................................................... 47
7.6.5.1 Show Battery Info............................................................................ 48
7.6.5.2 Show Firmware Info......................................................................... 48
7.6.5.3 Show Hardware Info........................................................................ 48
8Battery precautions ........................................................................................... 49
9Safety and care................................................................................................. 50
10 Warranty........................................................................................................ 51
11 International approvals................................................................................... 51
12 Trouble shooting............................................................................................ 52

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1 Introduction
The APR600 is a high quality, ruggedized portable RFID reader for tags complying with the
ISO11784 / 11785 standard. It can read transponders with FDX-B and HDX technology. In addi-
tion to the reading functions, the device can store up to 1.000.000 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 the several available interfaces (USB, Bluetooth and
WLAN) directly after reading.
The APR600 also supports the Task-Mode and the DataBaseFunction (DBF) if the appropriate
definitions or data have been uploaded. This is usually done by 3rd-party Management Software.
The reader has a large color display which can show many information at one glance. Together
with the 19 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 vi-
brating 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. Please note
that computers can usually not supply more than 500mA on USB ports, hence charging the
APR600 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. Please 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 APR600 hardware including all accessories.
3.1 Parts of the APR600
The dimensions of the APR600 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. In addition, there are 12 alphanumeric keys for entering data.
The APR600 is using a 3.7V Lithium-Polymer battery with a capacity of 3.400mAh. It is not re-
placeable 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 con-
trolling the Reader
Large 320x240 dots
color TFT display
Blue status LED
Multicolor
status LED
12 alphanumeric keys

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3.2 Accessories
The APR600 comes with a USB-A to Magnetic-Connector cable.
The USB-A plug can be connected to any USB-port of a computer. Please note that the appro-
priate USB driver has to 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 meter. The maximum cable
length for USB is five meter and this can already lead to problems in practice (slower charging or
USB failures).
In addition, the APR600 Kit contains the transport box 'ATB400', an USB power supply 'APS500'
for charging the reader from the mains and the car charger 'ACC500' that allows to charge the
device from a cigarette lighter socket.
APS500 (p/n 3011)
ACC500 (p/n 4043)
Transport box ‚ATB400’ (p/n 4067)

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3.3 Connecting the USB cable
The APR600 uses a Magnetic-USB connector. Because the magnets are polarized, the connect-
ors '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.
Please do not try to force a connection when the connector is in the wrong orien-
tation –this might damage the reader and voids the warranty.
For disconnecting USB, just pull the cable away from the device (3).
4 Controlling the APR600
The APR600 has a large color display and 19 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 APR600 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 or WLAN 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, WLAN
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 blue symbol is for WLAN and the orange one for Bluetooth. The color of the symbols de-
pend on the current connection status.
4.1.2.1 Battery status
The battery symbol on the left side indicates the approximate 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. Please 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 charger can be disconnected in this
case.
The menu item ‘Show Battery Info’ in the ‘Setup’
menu (chapter 7.6.5.1) shows an estimate of the re-
maining battery capacity in percent as well as the es-
timated remaining operating time in idle mode and in
continuous read mode.
Navigation from the home screen:
1x
1x
1x
1x
2x