AsReader ASR-A23D User manual

ASR-A23D
Dock-Type Barcode Reader for Android
User’s Manual
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The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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Contents
Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................................4
How to Care for the Device.......................................................................................................................5
1 Assembly of Products and Accessories ..................................................................................................6
1.1 Assembly Diagram .........................................................................................................................6
1.2 Inside the Box ................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Application development ..............................................................................................................7
2 Name of Each Part of the AsReader .......................................................................................................8
3 Functions and Opertions........................................................................................................................9
4 Preparation before Use........................................................................................................................10
5 How to Scan.........................................................................................................................................12
6 How to Charge It..................................................................................................................................13
7 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................14
Appendix-Specifications .........................................................................................................................15

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AsReader ASR-A23D.
This manual describes precautions for handling AsReader ASR-A23D correctly.
Please read the manual carefully before use.
※In some sections of this manual, we may refer to " AsReader ASR-A23D " as "the device", “this
product”, “the product”, or “the AsReader”.
If you have any comments or questions about this manual, please contact us:
Asterisk Inc.
〒532-0011 Shin-Osaka Dainichi Bldg. 201, 5-6-16 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-city,
Osaka, JAPAN
TEL: [phone]
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or translate part or all of this manual into other languages without our consent.
★ The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual
product.
★In order not to damage your life and property safety, please read this manual carefully before
using this product. We will not be responsible for any loss caused by non-compliance with this
manual.
★We are not responsible for any damage caused by natural disasters, such as earthquake,
lightning, winds, floods, fire outside our responsibility, third party behavior, other accidents,
intentional or negligent abuse or other improper use.
★If damage is caused by dropping or collision as determined by our company, a fee would be
charged for repairs,even within the warranty period.
★We 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 items 1) to 4).
1) If used in combination with components, products, device, data processing systems or
software outside our company.
2) If our products are used in unexpected ways.
3) If our products are modified by any person or company other than our company.
4) If used in countries other than where purchased.

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Safety Instructions
In order to avoid personal injury, device failure, fire or the like circumstances, please make sure to
read the information about the warning and caution below
Warning
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or repair the device yourself, otherwise it may cause
malfunction, fire or electric shock. We are not responsible for any malfunction of this product or
mobile device caused by modification.
If you notice any abnormalities such as smoke, abnormal odor, or strange noises coming from the
product during use, stop using it immediately. Continued use may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not drop or throw the product and subject it to strong impact. It may cause damage, fire, electric
shock, or malfunction. If the product is damaged by being dropped and the inside of the device is
exposed, do not touch the exposed part with your hands, because there is a risk of electric shock or
injury from the damaged part.
Do not chargethe battery in wet environments. Otherwise, itmay result inelectric shock,short circuit,
fire, or burns.
Do not use if the magnetic charging port is damaged or broken. It may cause fire or electric shock.
If charging is not completed within the specified charging time, stop charging the device. It may
cause liquid leakage, heat generation, fire, or failure.
Do not throw the product into fire or heat. It may burst or cause a fire.
Do not look into the light emitted from the AsReader or point it at other people’s eyes, which may
injure the eyes.
Caution
For charging, please use the magnetic charging cable that is provided with this product. Please use
this cable with your own wall-adapter that provides an output of 5V/2A (not included with the ASR-
A23D). Using different cables or different output chargers may result in failed charges.
Please refer to local regulations when you recycle this device.
Please contact your local place of purchase immediately if any defects occur.
Continuous use of this product in water or in rain may cause damage to the attached mobile device.
If it gets wet, please wipe it off immediately with a clean, dry cloth.
The magnetic charging port of the product and its charging cable have built-in magnets, which may
erase the data on magnetic cards such as credit cards. To protect your data, please keep magnetic
cards, such as credit cards, more than 10 cm (4 in) away from these magnets.

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How to Care for the Device
Please use this device in a clean environment. Adhesive chemicals or oils may cause the resin
shell to break.
Chemicals include cosmetics, detergents, pesticides, thinners, gasoline, etc.
Oils include tallow and other animal oils, hand creams, etc.
Please keep the device clean. If the device becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Using strong solvents or cleaners may cause color changes and performance problems.

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1 Assembly of Products and Accessories
1.1 Assembly of Products and Accessories
This product is a 1D and 2D barcode reader used together with an Android phone, supports HID
mode and Serial mode.
Note: Some Android phone models may not support this product.
◆For HID mode:
The default setting of this product is HID mode. If the product is in HID mode, it can be used
after being assembled with the mobile phone without installing any application.
To use the product in HID mode, you need the following accessories.
●AsReader ●Android phone ●OTG cable
◆For Serial mode:
To use the product in Serial mode, you need to download an APP in addition to the HID mode
accessories. For the details of the APP, please refer to Chapter 4.
Note:
1. The Android phone you use must be USB Host supported.
2. Since the interface standards vary depending on mobile phones, please confirm with the
distributor whether there is a suitable OTG cable.
3. For instructions of charging, please refer to Chapter 6.

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1.2 Inside the Box
The following items are contained in the box. Please first make sure you have all of these items.
In case that any items are missing, please contact the company from whom you purchased the
device.
●AsReader ● Magnetic charging cable ● OTG cable ●Two-sided tape
1.3 Application development
To use the product in Serial mode, you need to install a corresponding application to your Android
phone.
You can download SDK from our official website for the development of Android application
(Please refer to the SDK Reference Guide and sample code).
URL: In preparation

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2 Name of Each Part of the AsReader
①Barcode engine
②Trigger
③Magnetic charging port
④Power indicator
⑤USB-C port

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3 Functions and Operations
①Barcode engine
・When the trigger button on either side of the product is pressed, the scanning window will
emit red light with an aiming point in its center, aim it at the 1D and 2D barcodes, and then
scan them.
・The scan timeout is 5 seconds by default. In other words, if no barcode is detected within
5 seconds of scanning, the barcode engine will turn off the red light.
・You can set the barcode scanning engine, referring to the Barcode Setting Manual.
・※Settings will be saved in the AsReader until you reset it.
・Barcode Setting Manual download link:
URL: In preparation
②Trigger
・By pressing the trigger buttons, the device will start scanning. Scanning can also be
triggered within the application under Serial mode.
・The scan can be performed as long as at least one of the trigger buttons of the AsReader
is pressed.
・You can check the battery level of the AsReader by long-pressing the both triggers at one
time.
③Magnetic charging port
・It is used with the magnetic charging cable included in the package for charging.
④Power indicator
Running status
LED status
Long-press both triggers to view battery
level ※
A corresponding number of white LEDs
blink
Charging...
The indicator LED at the right is red and on
Full charged
Red LED off
※To enable this function, the LED setting item needs to be set to ON in the APP (Serial
mode) ; or you can set it through the setting parameters in the following manual (HID mode).
ASR-A23D Barcode Parameters for HID Mode
URL: In preparation
⑤USB-C port
・Connects to a mobile phone via the OTG cable included in the package for communicating
with the mobile phone.

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4 Preparation before Use
In order to use the AsReader, the accessories and mobile device shown in Chapter 1 - 1.1 must be
combined and then connected to the AsReader. The assembly method is as follows:
①Attach the two-sided adhesive tape to the AsReader and then attach the AsReader to the
back of the mobile device.
②Connect the AsReader to themobile device with theOTG cable. ※You canalso usea phone
case to wrap them. Please consult the sales company about the details of the case.
Note: The terminal of the
cable with the word "Phone"
should be plugged into the
mobile Phone.