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Agrident GmbH, Dahlkampsanger 2, D-30890 Barsinghausen Phone +49 5105 582573-10 - Fax +49 5105 582573-17 APR450 User Manual V2 F i r m w a r e v 1 . 0 7 a n d h i g h e r...
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Agrident GmbH. Agrident GmbH reserves the right to make changes to all parts of this documentation without obligation to notify any person or entity of such changes. October 2022 Agrident GmbH...
Memory Info .................... 33 7.5.5 Search DB by VID .................. 33 7.5.6 Search DB by EID .................. 34 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 3 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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7.7.5.4 Noise Monitor & Timing Monitor ............49 Battery precautions ....................50 Safety and care ..................... 51 Warranty......................52 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 4 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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International approvals ..................52 11.1 CE marking..................... 52 Apple – Legal Notice ..................53 Trouble shooting ....................53 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 5 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
500mA on USB ports, hence charging the APR450 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.
The battery can be exchanged by authorized technical staff only in case it has reached its end of life. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 7 of 53...
The APR450 has a large color display and 19 keys which are used for controlling the device. The Reader is activated by pressing the key in the middle of the directional pad. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 9 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
‘quick menus’ might be configured and uploaded to the reader from the PC and the action to be started can be changed on the reader by long pressing the right soft key. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 10 of 53...
USB power supply, the white USB symbol is shown. Charging the battery takes longer here compared to using the Agrident USB power supply. In case the APR450 is connected to an Agrident USB power supply, the sym- bol changes from white to red. In this case fast charging will be used.
Flashing every 3 seconds APR450 is in SD-Card-Mode (MSC) Flashing once a second APR450 is in Suspend-Mode (CDC) 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 13 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
For entering data fast and easy, the reader provides 12 alphanumeric keys. Left soft-key Right soft-key ENTER key Direction keys Alphanumeric keys 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 14 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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[*] – the same applies to minimum and maximum values in the menus for the reader settings. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 15 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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When a search letter has been entered, one can switch between the available matches in the list using the keys. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 16 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
CDC-Mode right away. When pressing for at least two seconds while USB is connected, the APR450 will enter SD-Card Mode as well. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 17 of 53...
APR450 User Manual 6 Reading Tags 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 18 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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The Alert can be ‘disarmed’ and would then not be shown again if the tag is read the next time. When selecting ‘Skip’, the Alert remains activated. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 20 of 53...
(blue) will let the reader return to the home screen. In the lowest submenu the right soft key will cancel the action. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 21 of 53...
Read If Connected Read always * If buffer not full Wireless Sync On/Off Wireless Sync. ON No Sync. * 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 22 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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Set Factory Configuration Device Info Show Battery Info Show Firmware Info Show Hardware Info Noise Monitor Timing Monitor 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 23 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
‘Group 1’ automatically. If the name of the first group should be different, the user must insert a group before scanning for tags. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 24 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
The data collected via the Join Data function can be downloaded with AgriLink or any 3 party software that supports the required operations. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 25 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
This submenu is only visible if Task-Definitions have been uploaded. Such definitions are usually very much dependent on the application and thus Agrident cannot provide them. They are nor- mally created by distributors who also offer Management-Software that supports Agrident mobile readers.
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The sequence of a Task depends on the Task-Definition. In case there are ‘logical’ problems with the sequence or the collected data, contact your local distributor. Agrident is not responsible for such definitions. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh...
Link-List or a DataBase has to be uploaded. If there is no VID available for specific records, the EIDs will be shown instead. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 28 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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How to edit DataBase fields depends on the field type (list, numeric, alphanumeric, etc.). This works similar to the different fields in Task-Mode. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 29 of 53...
A maximum of 10.000 records can be saved in one group. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 30 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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In this operating mode, records will not be saved to the internal memory at all. Hence, groups will not be used. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 31 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
Clear All Task Data: erases the Task data of ALL Tasks which are present on the device 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 32 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
Now there is only one matching item left. Press the key to access the DataBase for this entry. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 33 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
In case the tag was read but there is no match in the Da- taBase, ‘Not in database’ is shown. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 34 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
When only a few datasets are sent to the printer, you might not see it at all. The APR450 returns to the printer menu afterwards. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 35 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
Select the correct printer type from the list by using the directional keys and confirm by pressing key. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 36 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
Bluetooth printer and will try to connect to it for all coming print jobs until a different printer has been selected. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 37 of 53...
EIDs. When the Animal Counter is activated, the displays shows ‘Animals’ instead of ‘Records’ – duplicates are not possible here. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 38 of 53...
So, it is not recom- mended to disable it unless absolutely required. Select the desired setting using the keys and confirm with 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 39 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
HDX tags. 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 to allow mobile de- vices the operation close to stationary readers without interfering with them.
The Display menu contains the items shown on the left side. Use the keys to select a setting and enter the item via 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 41 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
That can be done within this submenu. … Change the setting … Apply the setting 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 42 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
Scales without integrated Bluetooth might be upgraded by using an external adapter. Contact your local distributor for further details. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 43 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
This can be done in the phones Blue- tooth settings. If this has been done, select ‘Start BT Inquiry’ and press 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 44 of 53...
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… Select a device from the history … Set the device as the new remote device 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 45 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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If you hold it for at least one second, all digits will be erased. Press the key to set the passkey. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 46 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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The reader will not try to connect to a remote device in this configuration but it will just wait for incoming connections. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 47 of 53...
The menu ‘Device Info’ includes items showing information about the current battery status, the APR450 firmware and some information on the hardware. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 48 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
7.7.5.4 Noise Monitor & Timing Monitor These menu items are for support- and service purposes only. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 49 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
When the battery is worn out, insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar materials ▪ before disposal. 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 50 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
• When charging the battery, only use chargers supplied by Agrident. Do not attach the batteries to a power supply plug or directly to a car's cigarette lighter.
11 International approvals 11.1 CE marking Hereby, Agrident GmbH declares that the APR450, if used according to the instructions, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equip- ment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU. For use in all countries of the EU.
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13 Trouble shooting For any problems, please contact your local distributor. Or contact us directly. Homepage: https://agrident.com/ Support: help_agrident@merck.com 21/10/22 - APR450 User Manual V2 Agrident GmbH - GM Safouen Souayeh Dahlkampsanger 2 Page 53 of 53 30890 Barsinghausen - Germany...
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