AsReader BOX-Type Mini ASR-P37U User manual
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BOX-Type Mini User
Manual
ASR-P37U
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Revision History
Version
Modified Contents
Date
V1.0
Initial version
2023/11/06
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Contents
1About BOX-Type Mini 3
1.1. Introduction 3
1.2. Safety instructions 6
1.3. Product appearance 9
1.4. Specifications 10
2Basic operations 11
3Working mode 13
4How to connect (Serial mode) 15
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1About BOX-Type Mini
1.1.Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the BOX-Type Mini ASR-P37U.
This manual describes how to operate the BOX-Type Mini ASR-P37U (hereinafter referred
to as the ASR-P37U, or the AsReader). Please read the manual carefully and keep it as
long as you have the device.
ASR-P37U is a high-performance UHF RFID reader, which supports desktop and wall
mounted use.
It supports USB serial mode and HID data transmission mode, and it can be used with
Android and Windows devices.
ASR-P37U can be widely used in a variety of radio frequency identification (RFID)
application systems, such as asset management, checking inventory, retail transactions,
attendance management, conference check-in, access control, production process control,
and many more.
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If you have any comments or questions about this manual, please contact us:
AsReader Inc. (United States)
Toll Free (US+Canada): +1 (888) 890 8880 / Tel: +1 (503) 770 2777 x102
920 SW 6th Ave., 12th Fl., Suite 1200, Portland, OR 97204-1212 U.S.A.
https://asreader.com
Asterisk Inc. (Japan)
AsTech Osaka Building 5F, 2-2-1, Kikawanishi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, 532-0013 JAPAN
https://asreader.jp
★The copyright of this manual belongs to the company. Without the permission of the
company, no reproduction, reprinting, modification or translation into other languages is
allowed.
★The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In addition, the
images in this manual are all reference images and may be different from the actual
product.
★ Warning: Please read this manual before use. Incorrect use of this device could result
in property damage, serious personal injury, or even death. We will not be responsible for
any loss caused by non-compliance with this manual.
★ We cannot take responsibility for any damage resulting from natural disasters like
earthquakes, lightning, wind, floods, or fires beyond our control. Additionally, damages
caused by third-party actions, accidents, intentional or negligent acts, misuse, or abuse
are also not our responsibility.
★If the damage is caused by falling or collision as determined by our company, the
maintenance fee will be charged even within the warranty period.
★We will take appropriate measures to ensure that our products do not infringe other
patents, but we are not responsible for any patent infringement caused by any of the
following (1) to (4).
(1) Used in combination with components, products, equipment, data processing systems
or software outside our company.
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(2) Our products are used in unexpected ways.
(3) Modification of our products by any person or company other than our company.
(4) Use outside of the country where the products are purchased.
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1.2.Safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully to prevent injury, malfunction, fire, etc.
Warning
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or repair the AsReader yourself, otherwise it may
cause malfunction, fire or electric shock. We will not be held responsible for any problems
that may occur with the AsReader, PC, smart devices, etc. due to modifications.
If you notice any abnormalities such as smoke, abnormal odor, or strange noise coming
from the AsReader during use, stop using it immediately. Continued use may cause fire or
electric shock.
Do not drop or throw the AsReader and subject it to strong impact. It may cause damage,
fire, electric shock, or malfunction. It may also cause injury. If the AsReader is damaged by
dropping and the inside of the AsReader is exposed, do not touch the exposed part with
your hands, because there is a risk of electric shock or injury on the damaged part.
Do not allow metal or other objects to come into contact with the terminals of each connector.
Doing so may cause a large current to flow, resulting in overheating, fire, or damage to the
device.
Do not get the AsReader wet with water or any other liquid. Doing so may result in fire or
electric shock. If foreign matter or water does get inside the AsReader, unplug the power
cable immediately.
Do not use, store, or leave the AsReader in hot places (eg. by the fire, near a heater, in
direct sunlight, in a car in hot weather). It may cause rupture, malfunction, fire or injury.
Do not use the AsReader with any power supply voltage other than the specified. Doing so
may result in damage to the equipment or an accidental fire.
When constructing a system that may affect human life, such as the management of
chemicals using the AsReader, please pay close attention to redundancy and safety design
so that even if the data is incorrect, there is no possibility of affecting human life.
The AsReader is an RFID reader that uses UHF radio waves with an output power of 500
mW. Therefore, depending on the application and location of use, it may affect medical
equipment. In order to minimize this effect, the following must be strictly observed during
operation.
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The AsReader operators should keep the AsReader at least 22cm (9in) from any site where
implantable medical devices are installed.
Persons with implanted medical devices should not come within 22cm (9in) of the AsReader.
When taking the AsReader overseas, please consult with us in advance, as it is necessary
to comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes:
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Caution
This product has been certified in accordance with the radio wave laws of each country.
Since each country or region has different regulations regarding radio waves, it is necessary
to comply with the respective regulations. Modification of this product is prohibited, and
violations may result in penalties according to the regulations of each country or region.
Please refer to local regulations when you recycle this device.
If you notice any abnormalities, please discontinue use and contact your distributor
immediately.
Do not place the AsReader in direct sunlight or where the temperature is very high, which
will damage the data cable and components, or cause fire.
Do not place the product on an unstable surface such as a wobbly table or a tilted place. It
may fall and cause damage.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements.
To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, the distance must be at least
20 cm (8 inches) between the radiator and your body, and fully supported by the operating
and installation configurations of the transmitter and its antenna(s).
RF exposure statement:
This equipment meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of
RSS-102. It should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm (8 inches)
between the radiator and any part of your body.
Cet équipement est conforme à l'exemption des limites d'évaluation habituelle de la section
2.5 de la norme RSS-102. Il doit être installé et utilisé à une distance minimale de 20 cm
entre le radiateur et toute partie de votre corps.
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1.3.Product appearance
FIG. 1-3-1 Appearance (Front)
FIG. 1-3-2 Appearance (Back)
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1.4.Specifications
Model
ASR-P37U
RFID
Spec
ISO/IEC 18000-63 (Former 18000-6C) / EPCglobal
Class 1 Gen 2
Radio frequency
Japan: 920.6 ~ 923.4MHz
North America: 917.1 ~ 926.9Mhz
Europe: 865.7 ~ 867.5Mhz
RF output power
Japan: Max 200mW (23dBm)
North America: Max 500mW (27dBm)
EU, UK: Max 500mW (27dBm)
Antenna terminal
SMA male
Functions
Read/Write/Lock/Kill
Power source
USB Type-C port (POWER/PC) Input rating: 5V/0.5A
Button
Trigger button
Switch
Dip switch
Human interface
Trigger button (SCAN)
Dip switch (MODE)
Beep sound
Blue LED（Power on: Slow flashing / USB connection:
Light on / Reading RF tags: Fast flashing）
interface
Communication
USB Type-C port (PHONE) (*1) (USB 2.0)
Power &
Communication
USB Type-C port (POWER/PC) (*2) (Power input and
USB 2.0)
Appearance
Dimensions
(W)x(D)x(H)
2.0 × 2.2 × 0.6 inches (52 × 56 × 16mm) (*3)
Weight
Approx. 1.4oz (40g)
Resin material
PC+ABS
Resin color
White
Environment
Operating
-10 ~ 45 ˚C, 20 ~ 85 % RH
Storage
-20 ~ 60 ˚C, 10 ~ 95 % RH
Protection ratings
IP54 compliant (*4)
Drop resistant
4.9 feet (1.5m) Twice each on 6-sides and 4-corners
(*4)
Certifications
TELEC
Supported OS
Android / Windows
Accessories
USB Type-C to Standard-A cable, Mounting frame
*1: For Android device.
*2: For power input and Windows device connection.
*3: The dimensional values do not include the antenna terminal.
*4: These tests were conducted on the device alone
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⚫Power on/off
Use the USB Type-C data cable to connect the ASR-P37U to a power adapter via the
Power & Communication Port (see FIG. 1-3-1⑤). The LED Indicator flashes slowly
when power on is successful (see FIG. 1-3-1③) and there will be two buzzing prompts.
FIG. 2-2 Power on
Unplug the USB Type-C data cable to power off.
⚫Power supply
DC 5V/0.5A.
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3Working mode
◆The ASR-P37U has two working modes: HID mode and Serial mode.
⚫HID mode
HID (Human Interface Device) mode: When this product is connected to a mobile
device (or a PC) in HID mode, this product is recognized as a keyboard, and the data
read by this product is sent to the mobile device (or the PC) “as is,” displayed as a
text input tool. Therefore, there is no need to use an App that uses a dedicated SDK.
HID mode supports Android and Windows devices.
⚫Serial mode
This mode enables real-time data transfer between ASR-P37U and the App that uses
a dedicated SDK.
There are dedicated SDKs for Android and Windows.
◆How to change modes?
Switch between Serial mode and HID mode by switching Dip Switch 2’s ON/OFF
switch (see FIG. 1-3-2⑥) of the ASR-P37U.
Serial mode: 2-ON
HID mode: 2-OFF
FIG. 3-1 Change mode
If it is powered on, the mode switching is completed after two buzzes.
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◆How to read RFID tags in the HID mode?
When the ASR-P37U is powered on, put RFID tags close to the Antenna of the ASR-P37U
(see FIG. 1-3-1①). Press the “SCAN” Trigger Button (see FIG. 1-3-1②), and the blue
light flashes quickly. The data will be entered at the cursor on the screen of the Android
device or Windows deivce. Press the Trigger Button again to stop reading.
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4How to connect (Serial mode)
Operation steps:
◆Android
⚫Method 1 (with a power adapter)
1. Power on the ASR-P37U (see Power on/off).
2. Launch the ASR-P3xU app for Android.
3. Connect the Android device and the ASR-P37U with USB Type-C to USB Type-C
data cable via the Communication Port (see FIG. 1-3-1④). The LED Indicator stays
ON when the connection is successful.
* If the port of your Android device is not USB Type-C, you can use a cable which is
suitable for your Android device port to connect.
FIG. 4-1 Connect Android device (Method 1)
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⚫Method 2 (without a power adapter)
1. Launch the ASR-P3xU app for Android.
2. Connect the Android device and the ASR-P37U with a USB Type-C to USB Type-C
data cable via the Power & Communication Port. The LED Indicator stays ON when
the power is on, and the connection is successful. There will be two buzzing
prompts.
*In this method, the ASR-P37U is powered by the Android device. If an Android device
with low output current is connected, the ASR-P37U may not work properly.
FIG. 4-2 Connect Android device (Method 2)
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◆Windows
1. Use the USB Type-C data cable to connect the ASR-P37U to a Windows device via
the Power & Communication Port. The LED Indicator stays ON when the power is
on, and the connection is successful. There will be two buzzing prompts.
2. Launch the ASR-P3xU app for Windows.
FIG. 4-3 Connect Windows device
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AsReader BOX-Type Mini
(ASR-P37U)
User Manual
Nov. 2023 1st Edition
AsReader Inc.
920 SW 6th Ave., Ste 1200
Portland, OR 97204-1212 U.S.A.
Tel.: (503) 770-2777 x102
Asterisk Inc.
AsTech Osaka Building 5F, 2-2-1, Kikawa-nishi,
Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, 532-0013, Japan
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