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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.
Even if user doesn't have an adapter for charging, user can use a regular smartphone charger to charge it. The 1.3 inch OLED screen allows user to immediately check the collected data. Battery replacement is simple, and if the user runs out of battery during use, the battery can be replaced. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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 AT188N Plus User Guide...
Configuration of the product 1. Product Components AT188N Plus USB Type-C Cable Battery Hand Strap or Neck Strap Charging Adaptor (Option) AT188N Plus User Guide...
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. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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. AT188N Plus User Guide...
System Preferences menu.) 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. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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.. • AT188N Plus User Guide...
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. AT188N Plus User Guide...
) 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’. AT188N Plus User Guide...
Deletes all data stored in the internal storage. 2) If you want to delete, select ‘Yes’. 5. Data spase Shows the usage of internal storage. 2) Press the ‘Scan Button’ to return to the scan setting mode menu selection screen. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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 –...
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. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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. • AT188N Plus User Guide...
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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 AT188N Plus User Guide...
3. ‘3. Comm & Mode’ AT188N Plus can be connected to the host device via Bluetooth or USB. In the ‘Comm & Mode’ menu, set the data communication method (Protocol) with the host device. BTH Protocol : Select the communication method to use when connecting via Bluetooth. Move to the option user wants to select and press the ‘Scan Button’...
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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) Interactive – USB : Transmits recognized data to host device according to ATID Protocol through •...
• Time+Barcode : Saves or transmits time data and recognized data together. • Time+ID+Barcode : Saves or transmits time data, barcode ID and recognized data together. • Barcode ID is output only when reading Barcode Data. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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Space <0x20> : A space as much as ‘Space’ is appended to the end of the recognized data. • SemiColon <0x3B> : Recognized data is output and ‘ ; ' is attached. • None : Outputs data continuously without attaching anything to the end of the data. • AT188N Plus User Guide...
User can select a set value from ‘1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 60 min, 120 min, None’. • Power is automatically turned off after a set time from the time the screen is turned off. • AT188N Plus User Guide...
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• None : There is no response when the button is pressed. Short : When set, the set notify option operates for 0.3 seconds. Long : The set notify option continues until the button is released. AT188N Plus User Guide...
Returns all settings to factory defaults. 7. ‘7. Exit’ Exit System Setup. Save & Exit : Saves the changed settings and exits the system settings. 2) No save & Exit : Exits the system settings without saving the changed settings. AT188N Plus User Guide...
Using Batch Processing Mode If AT188N Plus is set to ‘Batch Processing Mode’, data can be saved in the internal storage of the device without connecting to the host. The stored data can be transmitted to the host device through USB or Bluetooth communication.
1) Example #1 : Data transmission method when setting ‘Batch-BTH’ , Android Host, ‘BTH-HID’. Reading Barcode or RFID Tags under batch processing mode. The read data is displayed on the AT188N Plus screen. In ‘Scan Mode’, press ‘▲ Button’ for 2 seconds to enter ‘Scan Setting Mode’.
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2) Example #2 : Data transmission method when setting ‘Batch-USB’ , Windows Host, ‘USB- VCP’. Reading Barcode or RFID Tags under batch processing mode. The read data is displayed on the AT188N Plus screen. In ‘Scan Mode’, press ‘▲ Button’ for 2 seconds to enter ‘Scan Setting Mode’. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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As the % of transmitted data is displayed on the device screen, the data stored in the Host is transmitted. When transmission is complete, the message ‘100% finished’ is displayed on the device. Unlike ‘HID’ mode, since there is no terminator, data is output continuously without line breaks. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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Connect the Demo App and click the ‘Stored Data’ menu. If user press the ‘Load’ button in the ‘Stored Data’ menu, the saved data is transferred to the Demo App. For details on how to use the Android demo application, refer to the ‘ATID Reader Demo Guide’ document included in the SDK.
2) User can download the demo app through ‘Google App Store’ or install it on the host device by using the installation file included in the SDK. For details on how to use the Android demo application, refer to the ‘ATID Reader Demo Guide for Andorid’ document included in the SDK.
Windows Host Bluetooth Connection Settings The AT188N Plus requires a PC with built-in Bluetooth functionality or a dedicated Bluetooth dongle to transmit/receive data from Windows platform devices using Bluetooth. This chapter describes how to connect Bluetooth to Windows 7 and Windows 10, the typical Windows platforms.
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4) When the connection code confirmation window is displayed, click ‘Next (N)’ to proceed. The connection code does not need to be specially changed. 5) After a while, Windows7 will automatically search for the driver and proceed with the installation, and the screen will display a message Add device complete. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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Bluetooth devices. From this menu, user can find the COM port information assigned to the Bluetooth device. 8) After that, exit the AT188N Plus setup menu and set it to the desired operation mode before using AT188N Plus User Guide...
2. Windows 10 Platform After entering the Device Setting Mode of AT188N Plus, move to ‘5. Network Setup → 2. Host Paring → 3. BTH Pairing’. 2) Enter the Windows Settings menu through ‘ Start → Settings’ of Windows. 3) Select ‘Device’ menu in Windows settings.
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After checking that it matches information of the screen of AT188N Plus, if it matches, click the ‘Connect’ button. The 4 digits after the device name to be searched are the last 4 digits of the Bluetooth Module MAC Address.
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The COM Port information assigned to the device can be checked in the ‘Hardware’ tab of the ‘Properties’ of the connected device in ‘Devices and Printers’ of the control panel. 10) After confirming that the AT188N Plus and the host device are connected, exit the Device Setting Menu and set the desired operation mode before use.
‘Interactive-XXX’. 3) User can install the demo app included in the SDK on the host device. For details on how to use the Windows demo application, refer to the ‘ATID Reader Demo Guide for Windows’ document included in the SDK.
The demo application is available from iOS version 10.2 or later. • For details on how to use the demo app, refer to the ‘ATID Reader Demo Guide for iOS’ • document included in the SDK. AT188N Plus User Guide...
2. Firmware Update Procedure Save the firmware file in a specific folder on your PC. Execute the firmware update program. After clicking the ‘Load Binary File’ button, designate the folder where the firmware file was previously saved. AT188N Plus User Guide...
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Connect AT188N Plus to PC using USB Cable. Enter ‘3. Download App’ from ‘Device Setting Menu’. Click the ‘select comport’ button of Firmware Download Tool. Then, select the COM Port assigned to AT188N Plus connected to your PC. COM Port is assigned a different number depending on the PC situation.
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If the update is interrupted while the update is in progress, the device may become unusable. • The update may fail due to external factors. In this case, please try again. • After a while, the product will automatically restart when the download is complete. AT188N Plus User Guide...
When the device operates in interactive mode, a separate program must be developed by referring to the SDK provided by ATID in order to utilize the data transmitted from the host device. ATID Bluetooth Reader SDK supports three platforms: Android, Windows, and iOS.
If you need an AT188 Plus SDK, please contact us or the place of purchase. Warranty and Technical Support All ATID products can be repaired free of charge for one year based on the product manufacturing date. However, in principle, any defects caused by customer carelessness in use shall be repaired even during the free repair period.
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