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BOX-Type Mini User Manual Revision History Version Modified Contents Date V1.0 Initial version 2023/11/06 1. Updated the Specifications V1.1 2. Added how to use the 2024/1/29 Android device while charging Added the description of V1.2 2024/2/29 mounting frame ASTERISK INC.
BOX-Type Mini User Manual Contents About BOX-Type Mini 3 1.1. Introduction 3 1.2. Safety instructions 6 1.3. Product appearance 8 1.4. Specifications 9 Basic operations 10 Working mode 12 How to connect (Serial mode) 14 How to attach 18 5.1. Prepare accessories for affixing to a surface 18 5.2.
Thank you for purchasing the BOX-Type Mini ASR-P37U. This manual describes how to operate the BOX-Type Mini ASR-P37U (hereinafter referred to as the ASR-P37U, or the AsReader). Please read the manual carefully and keep it for as long as you have the device.
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BOX-Type Mini User Manual If you have any comments or questions about this manual, please contact us: AsReader Inc. (United States) Toll Free (US+Canada): +1 (888) 890 8880 / Tel: +1 (503) 770 2777 x102 111 SW 5th Ave., 31st Fl., Suite 3150, Portland, OR 97204-3656 U.S.A.
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BOX-Type Mini User Manual (2) Our products are used in unexpected ways. (3) Modification of our products by any person or company other than our company. (4) Use outside of the country where the products are purchased. ASTERISK INC.
Doing so may cause a large current to flow, resulting in overheating, fire, or damage to the device. Do not get the AsReader wet with water or any other liquid. Doing so may result in fire or electric shock. If foreign matter or water does get inside the AsReader, unplug the power cable immediately.
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If you notice any abnormalities, please discontinue use and contact your distributor immediately. Do not place the AsReader in direct sunlight or where the temperature is very high, which will damage the data cable and components, or cause fire. Do not place the product on an unstable surface such as a wobbly table or a tilted surface.
BOX-Type Mini User Manual 1.4. Specifications Model ASR-P37U ISO/IEC 18000-63 (Former 18000-6C) / EPCglobal Spec Class 1 Gen 2 Japan: 920.6 ~ 923.4MHz Radio frequency North America: 917.1 ~ 926.9Mhz Europe: 865.7 ~ 867.5Mhz RFID Japan: Max 200mW (23dBm) RF output power North America: Max 500mW (27dBm) EU, UK: Max 500mW (27dBm) Antenna terminal...
BOX-Type Mini User Manual Basic operations Connect an antenna Please connect the RF cable of an antenna to the Antenna Terminal (see FIG. 1-3- 1①) of the ASR-P37U. FIG. 2-1 Connect the antenna ASTERISK INC.
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BOX-Type Mini User Manual Power on/off Use a USB Type-C data cable to connect the ASR-P37U to a power adapter via the Power & Communication Port (see FIG. 1-3-1⑤). The LED Indicator flashes slowly when power on is successful (see FIG.
BOX-Type Mini User Manual Working mode u The ASR-P37U has two working modes: HID mode and Serial mode. HID mode HID (Human Interface Device) mode: When this product is connected to a mobile device (or a PC) in HID mode, this product is recognized as a keyboard, and the data read by this product is sent to the mobile device (or the PC) “as is.”...
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BOX-Type Mini User Manual u How to read RFID tags in the HID mode? With the ASR-P37U powered on, put RFID tags close to the Antenna attached to it(see FIG. 1-3-1① FIG. 1-3-1② ). Then, press the “SCAN” trigger button (see ).
BOX-Type Mini User Manual How to connect (Serial mode) Operation steps: u Android Method 1 (with a power adapter) Power on the ASR-P37U (see Power on/off). Launch the ASR-P3xU app for Android. Connect the Android device and the ASR-P37U with USB Type-C to USB Type-C data cable via the Communication Port (see FIG.
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BOX-Type Mini User Manual When using while charging the Android device, please connect a USB hub to the Power & Communication Port (see FIG. 1-3-1⑤) of the ASR-P37U using the USB Type-C to Type-C data cable, and then connect the USB hub to the Android device. Then, connect the power adapter to the USB Hub to supply power to the Android device.
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BOX-Type Mini User Manual Method 2 (without a power adapter) Launch the ASR-P3xU app for Android. Connect the Android device and the ASR-P37U with a USB Type-C to USB Type-C data cable via the Power & Communication Port. The LED Indicator stays ON to indicate that the power is on and the connection is successful.
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BOX-Type Mini User Manual u Windows 1. Use the USB Type-C data cable to connect the ASR-P37U to a Windows device via the Power & Communication Port. The LED Indicator stays ON to indicate that the power is on and the connection is successful. 2.
BOX-Type Mini User Manual How to attach 5.1. Prepare accessories for affixing to a surface A mounting frame to affix the ASR-P37U is included in the accessories. * The ASR-P37U is mounted to the mounting frame when it leaves the factory. Fastener for mounting ASR-P37U ×...
BOX-Type Mini User Manual 5.2. Method of mounting the ASR-P37U to the mounting frame Please follow the steps below to mount the ASR-P37U to the mounting frame. (see FIG. 5-2) 1) Insert the ASR-P37U under the larger fastener of the mounting frame. 2) Press the upper part of the ASR-P37U into the mounting frame.
BOX-Type Mini User Manual 5.3. Method of removing the mounting frame of ASR- P37U Please follow the steps below to remove the mounting frame of ASR-P37U. (see FIG. 5-3) 1) Open the three smaller fasteners of the mounting frame. 2) Lift the ASR-P37U up and remove it from the mounting frame. (1) Open the smaller fasteners FIG.
BOX-Type Mini User Manual 5.4. Method of affixing the ASR-P37U using a mounting frame u ASR-P37U can be affixed through any of the following methods. ① Affixed by magnets of the mounting frame (see FIG. 5-4) 1) Mount the ASR-P37U to the mounting frame. (see FIG. 5.3) 2) Attach to a metal object using the built-in magnets of the mounting frame.
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BOX-Type Mini User Manual Screw holes Screw holes FIG. 5-5 Method of attaching ② ASTERISK INC.
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BOX-Type Mini User Manual Please remove the lids first when you want to unscrew the screws. The lids can be removed by opening the fasteners of the lids indicated by the arrows. (see FIG. 5-6) FIG. 5-6 Method of removing the lids ASTERISK INC.
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BOX-Type Mini User Manual AsReader BOX-Type Mini (ASR-P37U) User Manual Feb. 2024 3 Edition AsReader Inc. 111 SW 5th Ave., Ste 3150 Portland, OR 97204-3656 U.S.A. Tel.: (503) 770-2777 x102 Asterisk Inc. AsTech Osaka Building 5F, 2-2-1, Kikawa-nishi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, 532-0013, JAPAN...
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