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- Page 1 Agrident GmbH, Steinklippenstr. 10, D-30890 Barsinghausen Phone +49 5105 582573-10 - Fax +49 5105 582573-17 AWR250 User Manual F i r m w a r e v 1 . 1 2 a n d h i g h e r...
- Page 2 Agrident GmbH. Agrident GmbH reserves the right to make changes to any and all parts of this documentation without obligation to notify any person or entity of such changes.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AWR250 User Manual Content Introduction ......................5 Before you start ....................5 Reader Hardware ....................6 Parts of the AWR250 ..................6 Accessories ....................6 Connecting the USB cable ................7 Controlling the AWR250 ..................8 AWR250 Display ..................8 4.1.1... - Page 4 AWR250 User Manual Setup ......................28 7.6.1 Reader Settings .................. 29 7.6.1.1 Animal Counter On/Off ..............29 7.6.1.2 Set Read Mode ................29 7.6.1.3 Set Online Mode ................30 7.6.1.4 Wireless Sync On/Off ..............31 7.6.1.5 Volume & Vibrator ................32 7.6.2...
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Page 5: Introduction
500mA on USB ports, hence charging the AWR250 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. -
Page 6: Reader Hardware
This chapter describes the AWR250 hardware including all accessories. 3.1 Parts of the AWR250 The AWR250 stick reader is 65 centimeters long and has a weight of only 650 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 handle. -
Page 7: Connecting The Usb Cable
(not included, has to be purchased via local distributors). Transport box ‚ATB300’ For charging the AWR250 from the mains, Agrident offers the optional USB power supply ‘APS500’. The optional car charger ‘ACC500’ allows charging of the AWR250 from a cigarette lighter socket. -
Page 8: Controlling The Awr250
AWR250 User Manual 4 Controlling the AWR250 The AWR250 has a large color display and seven keys which are used for controlling the device. The Reader is activated by pressing the key in the middle of the directional pad. 4.1 AWR250 Display 4.1.1 Home Screen... -
Page 9: The Status Symbols At The Top Of The Display
AWR250 User Manual 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. -
Page 10: Bluetooth Status
The USB status is shown in the middle at the top of the display: When the AWR250 is connected to the USB port of a computer or to a standard USB power supply, the white USB symbol is shown. Charging the battery takes longer here compared to using the Agrident USB power supply. -
Page 11: The Status Leds Above The Display
Solid Battery is fully charged The multicolor LEDs are only used when the AWR250 is in Suspend-Mode (display is switched off but the device is connected to USB and hence is being charged). When switched on, the battery symbol in the display indicates the charging status. -
Page 12: Using The Keyboard
4.3 Using the keyboard The AWR250 has 7 keys in order to allow the easy and convenient operation of the reader. There is a directional pad with an ENTER key in the middle and there are two additional soft-keys below the display which change their function depending on the current action. -
Page 13: Operating States
60 seconds. If the AWR250 is connected to USB while it is switched off, the MSC mode is activated. Then the reader is attached to the computer as a mass storage device and file transfer is possible. Once key is pressed, the device will switch on and use CDC-Mode right away. -
Page 14: Reading Transponders
AWR250 User Manual 6 Reading Transponders 13/02/20 Page 14 of 45... - Page 15 AWR250 User Manual 13/02/20 Page 15 of 45...
- Page 16 AWR250 User Manual After a tag has been read, the display will show the information as in the following screenshot: VID – Visual ID EID – Electronic ID Name of the current group, here: ‘group 3’ Number of records in the current group, here: ‘15’...
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Page 17: Menu Items
AWR250 that allows the collection of comprehensive data. For further information about this operating mode please contact your local distributor. For the navigation through the AWR250 menus, all seven keys might be used. The directional keys have the following functions here: Operation... -
Page 18: Menu Structure
AWR250 User Manual 7.1 Menu structure The following table shows the menu structure of the AWR250 including submenus and options. Options or actions are shown in italic and the default values for options are marked with ‘ * ’. Main Menu... - Page 19 AWR250 User Manual Main Menu sub menu submenu submenu submenu Setup Reader Settings Volume & Vibrator Set Volume 0% (OFF) 60% * 100% Vibrator On/Off Vibrator ON * Vibrator OFF Display Set Date/Time [set values manually] Set Switch Off Time...
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Page 20: New Group
AWR250 User Manual 7.2 New Group In the memory of the AWR250, records are organized in groups. One group can contain up to 10.000 records maximum. A new record is created for every transponder which has been read. If you do not wish to create new records for duplicate reads, please enable the ‘Animal Counter’ –... -
Page 21: Tasks
If no Task-Definitions have been uploaded, this menu item will not be shown at all. Please contact your local distributor for further details about Task-Mode. If Task-Definitions are present on the AWR250, this menu item will be visible automatically. When entering the submenu ‘Tasks’, the following entries are shown:... - Page 22 (here: ‘YES’) is pressed, the records made until now will be saved and the ‘Control’ is finished. By pressing the right soft key (‘Cancel’) the AWR250 will return to the reading loop and more transponders can be read.
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Page 23: Data
AWR250 User Manual 7.4 Data The ‘Data’ menu contains items for showing and deleting data. 7.4.1 Show Data When the item ‘Show Data’ was selected, the device will show a list of all groups which are present in the memory at the moment. Each entry shows the group name and the number of records within the group in brackets. -
Page 24: Clear Data
(FDX-B or HDX) is shown as well. 7.4.2 Clear data It is possible to delete collected data on the AWR250. There are different options for erasing data, also depending on the way they have been collected in. As already explained earlier in this manual, the standard records are saved in groups. -
Page 25: Clear Groups
AWR250 User Manual 7.4.2.1 Clear Groups Clear Last Groups: Erases the last group completely Select Group: opens the list of groups in order to select a particular group to delete Clear All Groups: Erases ALL groups from the device memory (no Task-Data) 7.4.2.2 Clear Task Data... -
Page 26: Print
Bluetooth printer. After the ‘Print’ menu was left, the connection to the printer will be dropped and the AWR250 tries to re-connect to the configured primary Bluetooth partner again (if in Master Mode). The huge advantage is that the user does not need to select a different Bluetooth device just for printing. -
Page 27: Print Barcode
It is also possible to print a barcode of a particular EID. This can be useful if you want to label blood samples, for example. In order to be able to print the EID as a barcode, the AWR250 has to read the transponder first. -
Page 28: Setup
– this would make the menu structure far too complicated. Settings which cannot be modified on the APR250 itself, are software-adjustable. A possible software for altering AWR250 settings is AgriLink. A setup of this program is located on the internal memory card. -
Page 29: Reader Settings
EID within the same group again. If not activated, it is possible to do that - the AWR250 does not check for double reads then. Decide whether the Animal Counter should be activated or... -
Page 30: Set Online Mode
EID. The Online Mode is switched on per default. When switched off, the AWR250 will not send the EID to the interfaces after reading a tag! So it is not recommended to disable it unless absolutely required. -
Page 31: Wireless Sync On/Off
HDX transponders. Since it is not possible to synchronize mobile readers wired in the field, Agrident readers offer a feature called ‘Wireless Synchronization’. This function was mainly invented in order to allow mobile devices the operation close to stationary readers without interfering with them. -
Page 32: Volume & Vibrator
AWR250 User Manual 7.6.1.5 Volume & Vibrator The AWR250 provides a speaker and a vibrating handle for signalization in addition to the LEDs and the display. These can be configured in this menu. After selecting ‘Volume & Vibrator’, a new menu is shown. -
Page 33: Set Date/Time
7.6.2.2 Set Switch Off Time The ‘Switch Off Time’ determines after which period (of no action) the AWR250 enters Suspend-Mode. Any action, like a key press, will reset this timer. Please also see chapter 5 for further details. The maximum possible time is 60 minutes, but please keep in mind that this reduces the operating time. -
Page 34: Set Language
7.6.3.1 Setup Scale The AWR250 is able to receive the weight from indicators which can send it via Bluetooth. There are different scale types supported, also from the major brands on the market. This function can only be used for Task-Mode, where the so called ‘Weight-from-Scale’... -
Page 35: Setup Printer
The Bluetooth Mode determines if the AWR250 should initiate the connection to another device (Master Mode) or if other devices should be able to connect to the AWR250. Per default, Bluetooth is not activated (OFF), so it must be switched on first. Then you have to decide whether the AWR250 should be the device initiating the connection (Master) or the other device (Slave). - Page 36 Bluetooth partner and will try to connect to it automatically and permanently, if the reader is configured to Master Mode. Usually there should not be too many Bluetooth devices in use with the AWR250. In order to prevent unnecessary scans when switching from one Bluetooth partner to another one, the reader stores a ‘Bluetooth Device History’.
- Page 37 HID is used for ‘typing in’ the EID sent via Bluetooth into text fields of applications running on the host device. This removes the need to develop a serial interface for the reader. The AWR250 is connected to the host as a ‘virtual keyboard’. When the cursor is in a text field in the app running on the host, the EID is filled into this field after a transponder has been read.
- Page 38 Mode: Bluetooth Mode plus Bluetooth Profile in brackets Status: Connection Status, here: tries to connect to remote device In this case the AWR250 is connected to the remote device. When the connection would drop, the reader would try to reconnect to the configured Bluetooth partner until successful.
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Page 39: Configuration
‘Set Factory Configuration’ puts all settings back to the factory default values. This might be useful if particular settings have been changed and the AWR250 is not operating as intended anymore. Please note that this action cannot be undone. Settings different from the factory defaults have to be made again. -
Page 40: Show Battery Info
When fully charged, the battery info shows ‘100%’. Below the charging indication, the display shows rough estimates concerning the remaining operating time in standby mode (AWR250 running but RFID engine is off), here 22 hours, and in continuous read mode, here 7 hours and 10 minutes. -
Page 41: Battery Precautions
AWR250 User Manual 8 Battery precautions There are some important things to consider concerning the rechargeable battery pack. The allowed charge temperature is between 0°C to +45°C (32°F to 113°F). Discharging is allowed within the range of -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F) – this is the allowed operating temperature for the battery. -
Page 42: Safety And Care
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper use or use not consistent with that described in these operating instructions. ▪ The AWR250 Reader contains no parts that can be repaired by the user. For this reason the Reader Electronic may only be repaired by authorized customer service personnel. -
Page 43: Warranty
11 International approvals 11.1 CE marking Hereby, Agrident GmbH declares that the AWR250, if used according to the instructions, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU. For use in all countries of the EU. -
Page 44: Fcc And Ic Digital Device Limitations
AWR250 User Manual 11.2 FCC and IC digital device limitations 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. -
Page 45: Trouble Shooting
AWR250 User Manual 12 Trouble shooting For any problem please contact us: Agrident GmbH Steinklippenstr. 10 30890 Barsinghausen Germany Telephone +49 5105 582573-10 +49 5105 582573-17 Mail: support@agrident.com 13/02/20 Page 45 of 45...
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