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

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Screen Configuration
This product displays various contents, such as displaying the current status and read data of the product
through a small OLED screen. The screen is largely divided into a ‘Status Display Area’ and a ‘Message
(data) Display Area’.
1. Status Display Area
Displays the operation setting status of the product, the current time, and the remaining battery level
information.
1) Display of , Connection Mode : Displays USB ( ) connection mode or Bluetooth ( )
connection mode.
2) ? , H , S , L : Displays the connection status with the Host.
•No Connection : ?
•Connected by HID Mode : H
•Connected by Serial Mode : S
•Connected by BLE Mode : L
3) , : Displays Scanner Mode and the activation status of Barcode ( ) and RFID ( ) functions
through Icon. (Light state : ON, Dark state : OFF)
4) 10:00P : Displays the time set in the device. (It may be different from the current time. User can
reset it in the System Preferences menu.)
5) Battery Status : Display the current battery level in 4 levels through icon. ( )
2. Message Display Area
Displays captured the Barcode and RFID tag information and the quantity of currently recognized data.
Status Display Area
Message Display Area

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Selection of Operation Mode
This product provides a function to read basic Barcode and RFID tag data after turning on the power
without connecting to the host device.
1. Scan Mode
This is the first screen user will see when user turns on the product, and it is a mode where user can check
the read barcode and RFID tag data in real time or connect to the host device.
2. Scan Setting Mode
1) This is a mode in which the user can check the Barcode or RFID tag information read, manage the
storage memory, and select the communication mode.
2) In ‘Scan Mode’, press ‘▲ Button’for 2 seconds to enter.

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3. Device Setting Mode
1) Set all functions related to product operation or change the set contents. User can mainly change
the reader operation mode setting, communication mode setting, and system setting.
2) If user turns on the power while pressing the ‘▲ Button’in the power off state, user can enter this
mode.
1) Each menu is as follows.
•Run Program : Completes setting and returns to scan mode.
•Setup Param : User can change the system settings.
•Download App : Activate the device's USB interface and enter Firmware Download mode..

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Power ON, OFF
1. Power ON
1) Press and hold the ‘Scan Button’ in the center of the product for about 2 seconds.
2) ‘Booting… ’ message is displayed on the screen and then When the ‘Wait…' message is displayed,
release the 'Scan Button'.
3) When the ‘Scan Ready’ message is displayed, it means the Barcode or RFID tag data is ready to
be read.
2. Power OFF
1) In the ‘Scan Ready’state, press and hold the ‘▼ Button’for about 2 seconds.
2) Select ‘Yes’using the ‘▲ Button’or ‘▼ Button’and then press the ‘Scan Button’to turn off the
power.
3) If select ‘No’, it will return to scan mode again.

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Barcode, RFID Tag Data Capture
1. Barcode Data Capture
1) With the product powered on, press the ‘▲ Button’briefly to brighten the barcode icon ( ) to
switch to Barcode recognition mode. (Light state: ON, Dark state: OFF)
2) When the ‘Scan Ready’ message is displayed, the barcode can be recognized by pressing the ‘Scan
Button’.
2. RFID Tag Data Capture
1) When the product is powered on, press the ‘▲ Button’briefly to brighten the RFID icon ( ) to
switch to the RFID tag data recognition mode. (Light state: ON, Dark state: OFF)
2) When the ‘Scan Ready’ message is displayed, you can read the RFID Tag data by pressing the
‘Scan Button’.

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Scan Setting Mode
The scan setting mode can be entered by pressing the ‘▲ Button’for 2 seconds in the scan mode. It
consists of a total of 8 menus, and the contents of each item are as follows.
1. Scan Data
After completing the setting, return to Barcode or RFID tag data scanning mode.
2. View Data
1) When set to ‘Batch Process Mode’, it shows the data stored in the internal memo.
2) User can check the next or previous item by using the ‘▲ Button’or ‘▼ Button’.
3) Press the ‘Scan Button’ to return to the scan setting menu selection screen.
3. Upload Data
1) Transmits all data stored in the internal storage to the host device via USB or Bluetooth.
2) If you want to upload, select ‘Yes’.
3) Data in memory remains after transfer.
4. Erase Data
1) Deletes all data stored in the internal storage.
2) If you want to delete, select ‘Yes’.
5. Data spase
1) Shows the usage of internal storage.
2) Press the ‘Scan Button’ to return to the scan setting mode menu selection screen.

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6. Comm & Mode
Select the communication method and data transmission method between AT188N Plus and the host
device. ‘ * ’ indicates the currently set item.
1) Realtime –BTH : Transmits recognized data in raw data format to the host device through
Bluetooth in real time.
2) Realtime –USB : Transmits recognized data in raw data format to the host device through USB in
real time.
3) Batch –BTH : The recognized data is stored in the internal storage and then sent to the host device
in batches via Bluetooth.
4) Batch –USB : The recognized data is saved in the internal storage and then sent to the host device
in batches via USB.
5) Interactive –BTH : Transmits recognized data to host device according to ATID Protocol through
Bluetooth. In the host device, it is linked with the application developed with ATID SDK. (Android,
Windows, iOS)
6) Interactive –USB : Transmits recognized data to host device according to ATID Protocol through
USB. In the host device, it is linked with the application developed with ATID SDK. (Windows).
7. Bth Pairing
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1) ‘1. PinCode’ : Check the ‘PinCode’ required for pairing.
2) ‘2. Pairing HID’ : HID connection method exposes the product name to the host device and waits
for pairing to be completed.
3) ‘3. Pairing SPP’ : The product name is exposed to the host device through the SPP connection
method, and it waits for pairing to be completed.
8. Power down
1) User can select the time to automatically turn off the power when the device is left unused for a
while.
2) The settable time can be selected from among ‘1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 60 min, 120
min, None’.
3) After the set time has elapsed from the time the screen is turned off, the power is automatically
turned off.
4) ‘* ’ is displayed in front of the currently applied setting value in the menu.

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Device Setting Mode –Setup Param
User can enter the device setting mode by pressing the ‘▲ button’and ‘Scan button’at the same time
when the power of the device is turned off. Among the activated menus, ‘2. Setup Param’to enter the
device setting menu. There are total of 7 selectable menus. Each menu is as follows.
1. ‘1. Barcode’
1) User can select whether to recognize the Barcode Symbol supported by the barcode module.
2) Depending on the type of barcode module and supported functions, the items that can be set are
changed.
3) Enabled Symbol items are marked with ‘ * ’.
2. ‘2. UHF RFID’
Set the operation mode for Barcode and UHF RFID functions. It also sets the basic functions of the UHF
RFID module. Each menu has submenus.
1) READER
Set barcode and RFID operation mode according to scan button input.
•BARCODE : It is set to barcode-only mode, and when the ‘Scan Button’ is pressed, only the
barcode operates.
•UHF RFID : It is set to RFID-only mode, and when the ‘Scan Button’ is pressed, UHF RFID operates.

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•BARCORDE –RFID : This is a mode where barcode and RFID can be selected on the ‘Scan Ready’
screen. To switch between the two modes, press the ‘▲ Button’in the ‘Scan Ready’state. The
currently set mode is indicated by an icon in the status display area.
•BARCORDE + RFID : When the ‘Scan Button’ is pressed, barcode and RFID tag data are
simultaneously recognized.
2) Mode
Set the Report Mode of RFID. It sets the way to process the read data. User can set whether to operate
continuously or whether to double check.
•MULTI : Recognizes all surrounding tags, but recognizes the same tag only once.
•SINGLE : When one RFID tag data is recognized, operation is stopped.
•MULTI Repeat : Recognizes all surrounding RFID tag data and duplicates even the same RFID
tag.
3) TYPE : Set 6C and 6B among UHF RFID standards.
AT188N Plus only supports 6C tag reading function.
4) POWER : Adjust the radio wave output strength of the RFID module