Atid AT188N Plus User manual

AT188N Plus USER GUIDE
ATID Co.,Ltd
Ver 0.2

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Contents
BEFORE THE BEGINNING .......................................................................................................................... 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................ 4
KEY FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................. 5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 6
CONFIGURATION OF THE PRODUCT ...................................................................................................... 7
1. PRODUCT COMPONENTS...................................................................................................................................................7
2. PRODUCT APPEARANCE -FRONT.....................................................................................................................................8
3. PRODUCT APPEARANCE –BACK,LEFT/RIGHT .............................................................................................................. 9
4. PRODUCT APPEARANCE –TOP,BOTTOM........................................................................................................................9
5. THE PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE BUTTONS........................................................................................................ 10
SCREEN CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................... 11
1. STATUS DISPLAY AREA..................................................................................................................................................... 11
2. MESSAGE DISPLAY AREA ................................................................................................................................................ 11
SELECTION OF OPERATION MODE ....................................................................................................... 12
1. SCAN MODE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2. SCAN SETTING MODE..................................................................................................................................................... 12
3. DEVICE SETTING MODE .................................................................................................................................................. 13
POWER ON, OFF ....................................................................................................................................... 14
1. POWER ON....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2. POWER OFF...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
BARCODE, RFID TAG DATA CAPTURE................................................................................................... 15
1. BARCODE DATA CAPTURE............................................................................................................................................... 15
2. RFID TAG DATA CAPTURE.............................................................................................................................................. 15
SCAN SETTING MODE ............................................................................................................................. 16
1. SCAN DATA ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
2. VIEW DATA ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
3. UPLOAD DATA................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4. ERASE DATA ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5. DATA SPASE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
6. COMM &MODE.............................................................................................................................................................. 17
7. BTH PAIRING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
8. POWER DOWN.................................................................................................................................................................. 18

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DEVICE SETTING MODE –SETUP PARAM ........................................................................................... 19
1. ‘1. BARCODE’.................................................................................................................................................................... 19
2. ‘2. UHF RFID’ ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
3. ‘3. COMM &MODE’....................................................................................................................................................... 21
4. ‘4. DATA’............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
5. ‘5. SYSTEM’....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
6. ‘6. DEFAULT’...................................................................................................................................................................... 27
7. ‘7. EXIT’.............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
USING BATCH PROCESSING MODE ...................................................................................................... 28
1. DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD SETTING .................................................................................................................... 28
2. TRANSMISSION OF STORED DATA .................................................................................................................................. 29
USING THE ANDROID DEMO APPLICATION ....................................................................................... 33
WINDOWS HOST BLUETOOTH CONNECTION SETTINGS ................................................................. 34
1. WINDOWS 7PLATFORM................................................................................................................................................. 34
2. WINDOWS 10 PLATFORM .............................................................................................................................................. 37
USING THE WINDOWS HOST DEMO APPLICATION.......................................................................... 40
USING THE IOS HOST DEMO APPLICATION ....................................................................................... 41
FIRMWARE UPDATE ................................................................................................................................. 42
1. FIRMWARE UPDATE PREPARATION................................................................................................................................. 42
2. FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................... 42
SDK (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT).................................................................................................. 45
PRODUCT WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 46
1. AT188N PLUS PRODUCT DETAILS................................................................................................................................ 46
2. SDK DOWNLOAD ............................................................................................................................................................ 46
3. WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................................................................................................ 46
4. CERTIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 46

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Before the Beginning
The objective of user guide is to pass the basic contents related with AT188N Plus’ maintenance and
smooth uses. User guide inclusive of text, images, logos, product name may not be distributed, modified,
displayed, reproduced (in whole or in part) without the prior written permission of ATID Co,.Ltd.
Furthermore, the described contents in this document are subject to change without notice for improving
or maintaining the product and we inform the user that some material can be different with the described
contents due to the firmware changes of product.
Ownership of text, images, logos, product name in user guide is included in writer and some parts of
text, images, logos, product name in the user guide were borrowed for user`s understanding at
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Product Overview
AT188N Plus is a compact Barcode / RFID reader that can be held in one hand. This product basically
satisfies the basic performance of an industrial product that can be used without any problem even in a
waterproof/dustproof over IP65 and drop test of 1.5m. It is a product that can be used as a data
collector in various fields such as medicine management, inventory management, logistics, Delivery
tracking, production management and access control.
This product can collect 1D/2D barcode and UHF RFID Tag information from one device. The collected
data can be sent to the Host device via Bluetooth or USB transfer in a Realtime / Batch / Interactive
manner. SDK is supported for easy processing of collected data on host devices with Windows,
Android, and iOS.

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Key Features
1) Compact size barcode/RFID reader.
2) It is a sturdy industrial product that meets IP65 and 1.5m drop standards.
3) Zebra (formerly Motorola)'s SE4710 barcode engine is adopted, enabling fast and accurate barcode
data collection.
4) PHYCHIPS RFID Module is applied to read/write UHF RFID Tag.
5) Three modes are available: Batch Process, Realtime Process, and Interactive Process.
6) Using a USB cable, it can be connected to a PC and charged.
7) Even if user doesn't have an adapter for charging, user can use a regular smartphone charger to
charge it.
8) The 1.3 inch OLED screen allows user to immediately check the collected data.
9) Battery replacement is simple, and if the user runs out of battery during use, the battery can be
replaced.

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Product Specifications
Performance
Processor
ARM7 Core
Supported Platforms
Windows, Android, iOS (BLE Only)
Internal Storage
1Mbyte Flash Memory
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (W x L x H)
115 x 50 x 35 mm
Weight
160g (With Battery & UHF Option)
Power
1,100mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
Display
1.3 inch OLED Diaplay
USB Interface
1 USB Port / USB Type-C
Notification
LED Indicator, Buzzer, Vibrator
Data Collection
RFID UHF
Protocol
EPC GEN2, ISO/IEC 18000-6C
Reading Range
~ 1m (Depending on environment and tag type)
Writing Range
~ 0.5m
RF Output
FCC / CE
JAPAN
: 0.5W (MAX)
: 0.2W (MAX)
Frequency Range
US / FCC
EU / CE
JAPAN
: 902MHz ~ 928MHz
: 865MHz ~ 868MHz
: 920MHz ~ 923MHz
Antenna
Circular Antenna / 1.6 dBic
Barcode
2D Engine (Support to read 1D & 2D Barcode)
Communication
Bluetooth
BT V2.1+EDR / BLE V4.1
WLAN
-
User Environment
Operating Temp
-20°C to 50°C
Storage Temp
-30°C to 70°C
Charging Temp
0°C to 45°C
Humidity
5~95% (non-condensing, +25°C
Drop Spec
1.5m
Sealing
IP65

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Configuration of the product
1. Product Components
AT188N Plus
USB Type-C Cable
Battery
Hand Strap or Neck Strap
Charging Adaptor (Option)

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2. Product Appearance - Front
1) Scan LED : When the barcode or RFID tag information is recognized, the blue LED is turned on-
off.
2) Communication Status LED : Displays the connection status of Bluetooth and USB.
3) Power LED : Displays the charging status. (Red : charging, Green : fully charged)
4) OLED Display : Displays the current status of the product and collected data.
5) Up, Down Button : Moves items such as menu selection or calls the setting menu.
6) Scan Button : It is used to ‘Scan’or select a menu.
7) Reset Button : Rebooting the product.
Scan LED
Communication
Status LED
Power LED
Reset Button
Up, Down Button
Scan Button
OLED Display

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3. Product Appearance –Back, Left/Right
1) RFID Antenna : HF or UHF RFID antenna is built-in, and radio waves are emitted through this part
when tag data is recognized.
2) Battery Cover : After removing the cover, the battery can be replaced.
3) Battery Cover Lock : Secure the battery cover to prevent the battery from coming off.
4. Product Appearance –Top, Bottom
1) Barcode Engine : This is where the barcode engine is built. 1D or 2D modules are optional. This
part is very important for barcode data recognition, so be careful not to get contaminated or
damaged.
2) USB Connector & Protective Cover : When user opens the cover covered by the protective cover,
the USB Type-C connector is located. User can charge the product by connecting a USB cable or
charging adapter to the USB port, or transfer data stored in the product to a PC. When using or
storing the product, close the protective cover to protect the product.
3) Strap Hole : User can enhance the portability of the product by connecting a hand strap or neck
strap.
RFID Antenna
Battery Cover
Battery Cover Lock
Barcode Engine
Strap Hole
USB Connector & Protective Cover

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5. The purpose and function of the buttons
1) ▲Button : Scrolls the screen upwards or allows user to select the next item. Each short press on
the ‘Scan Ready’ screen switches between Barcode and RFID functions.
2) Scan Button : Collects Barcode or RFID tag data, or serves as a decision button to enter the menu
of the currently selected item.
3) ▼Button : Scrolls the screen downwards, or allows you to select the next item. Long press to
power off.
4) Reset Button : Rebooting the product.
Reset Button
▲Button
▼Button
Scan Button