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APR250

User Manual

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March 2021

Agrident GmbH

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Germany

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Content 
 
1Introduction.......................................................................................................... 5 
2Before you start................................................................................................... 5 
3Reader Hardware................................................................................................ 6 
1 Parts of the APR250..................................................................................... 6 
2 Accessories.................................................................................................. 7 
3 Connecting the USB cable........................................................................... 8 
4Controlling the APR250....................................................................................... 8 
1 APR250 Display........................................................................................... 9 
1.1 Home Screen........................................................................................ 9 
1.2 The status symbols at the top of the display ....................................... 10
1.2.1 Battery status................................................................................... 10 
1.2.2 Bluetooth status............................................................................... 11
1.2.3 USB status....................................................................................... 11
2 The status LEDs above the display............................................................ 12
3 Using the keyboard .................................................................................... 13
5Operating states................................................................................................ 14
6Reading Tags.................................................................................................... 15
7Menu items........................................................................................................ 18
1 Menu structure ........................................................................................... 19
2 New Group................................................................................................. 21
3 Join Data.................................................................................................... 22 
3.1 EID + VID............................................................................................ 22
3.2 EID + Weight....................................................................................... 22
4 Tasks.......................................................................................................... 23
5 Data............................................................................................................ 25
5.1 Show Data........................................................................................... 25
5.2 Set Active Group................................................................................. 27
5.3 Clear data............................................................................................ 29
5.3.1 Clear Groups................................................................................... 29
5.3.2 Clear Task Data............................................................................... 29 
5.4 Memory Info........................................................................................ 30
6 Print............................................................................................................ 30 
6.1 Print Active Group............................................................................... 30 
6.2 Select Group....................................................................................... 31 
 

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6.3 Print All Groups................................................................................... 31
6.4 Print Barcode ...................................................................................... 31
6.5 Setup Printer....................................................................................... 31
6.5.1 Set Printer Type............................................................................... 31
6.5.2 Search BT Printer............................................................................ 32
7 Setup.......................................................................................................... 33 
7.1 Reader Settings .................................................................................. 33
7.1.1 Animal Counter On/Off .................................................................... 33 
7.1.2 Set Read Mode................................................................................ 34
7.1.3 Set Online Mode.............................................................................. 34 
7.1.4 Wireless Sync On/Off ...................................................................... 35
7.1.5 Volume & Vibrator ........................................................................... 36
7.2 Display ................................................................................................ 36
7.2.1 Set Date/Time.................................................................................. 37
7.2.2 Set Switch Off Time......................................................................... 37
7.2.3 Set Display Colors........................................................................... 37
7.2.4 Set Language.................................................................................. 38
7.3 Interface Setup.................................................................................... 38
7.3.1 Setup Scale..................................................................................... 38
7.3.2 Setup Printer.................................................................................... 39 
7.3.3 Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 39
7.4 Configuration....................................................................................... 43
7.4.1 Set Factory Configuration................................................................ 43 
7.5 Device Info.......................................................................................... 43
7.5.1 Show Battery Info............................................................................ 44
7.5.2 Show Firmware Info......................................................................... 44 
7.5.3 Show Hardware Info........................................................................ 44
7.5.4 Noise Monitor & Timing Monitor ...................................................... 44 
8Battery precautions ........................................................................................... 45
9Safety and care................................................................................................. 46
Warranty........................................................................................................ 47
International approvals................................................................................... 47 
1 CE marking ................................................................................................ 47
2 FCC and IC digital device limitations.......................................................... 48
Apple –Legal Notice...................................................................................... 49
Trouble shooting............................................................................................ 49
 

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1 Introduction

The APR250 is a high quality, ruggedized portable RFID reader for tags complying with the

ISO11784 / 11785 standard. It can read EID tags with FDX-B and HDX technology. In addition to

the reading functions, the device can store up to 100.000 records in several groups in the large

internal memory. Each record also contains a timestamp plus a Visual ID and an Alert, if available.

The data are transmitted via both interfaces (USB and Bluetooth) directly after reading.

The APR250 also supports the Task-Mode, if the appropriate definitions have been uploaded.

This is usually done by 3rd-party Management Software. The reader does not support the DBF

(DataBaseFunction) –this is reserved for the APR600, APR650 and the AWR300.

The reader has a large color display which can show many information at one glance. Together

with the seven keys it allows the easy and convenient navigation through menus and data. In

addition, the device has status LEDs above the display for indicating charging- and interface

status plus the reading status. The integrated speaker provides acoustical feedback to the user

and the vibrating motor is very useful in noisy environments.

2 Before you start

The internal Lithium-Polymer battery should be fully charged before the first use. The battery can

be charged by using the provided Magnetic-USB cable and any USB power source. Note that

computers can usually not supply more than 500mA, hence charging the APR250 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. Note that the

battery will only be charged within a temperature range of 0°C to 45°C (+32 to

113°F).

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3 Reader Hardware

This chapter describes the APR250 hardware including all accessories.

3.1 Parts of the APR250

The dimensions of the APR250 are 190x98x40 millimeters and it has a weight of only 280 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 motor. The reader can be controlled with seven

ergonomic keys below the display.

The APR250 is using a 3.7V Lithium-Polymer battery with a capacity of 3.400mAh. It is not

replaceable in the field. The battery can be exchanged by authorized technical staff only in case

it has reached its end of life.

Magnetic-USB connector

7 keys for easily

controlling the Reader

Large 320x240 dots

color TFT display

Blue status LED

Multicolor

status LED

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3.2 Accessories

The APR250 comes with a USB-A to Magnetic-Connector cable.

The USB-A plug can be connected to any USB-port of a computer. Note that the appropriate USB

driver must be installed first. When it is necessary to use a USB extension, this should only be

high quality cable and it should not be longer than two meters. The maximum cable length for

USB is five meters and this can already lead to problems in practice (slower charging or USB

failures).

The following optional accessories are available:

When it is required to take the APR250

to different sites very often, it makes

sense to purchase the robust transport

box ‘ATB400’(p/n 4067). It can

accommodate the reader and its

accessories.

Transport box ‚ATB400’

For charging the APR250 from the mains, Agrident offers the optional USB power supply

‘APS500’. The optional car charger ‘ACC500’ allows charging of the APR250 from a cigarette

lighter socket.

APS500 (p/n 3020)

ACC500 (p/n 4043)

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3.3 Connecting the USB cable

The APR250 uses a Magnetic-USB connector. Because the magnets are polarized, the

connectors 'find' the correct orientation almost automatically. When the magnetic connector of the

cable is moved towards the plug at the bottom of the reader (1), the magnets will attract each

other in the correct orientation (2). In the wrong orientation, the magnets will repel each other.

Do not try to force a connection when the connector is in the wrong orientation –

this might damage the reader and voids the warranty.

For disconnecting USB, just pull the connector away from the device (3).

4 Controlling the APR250

The APR250 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.

(1)

(2)

(3)

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4.1 APR250 Display

4.1.1 Home Screen

After the reader is switched on, the following home screen appears:

* A 'Softkey' is a key that performs different functions depending on the associated screen display.

The battery status indicator shows the approximate battery level. In this example the battery is

fully charged. It would also display possible faults concerning the battery in case charging is not

possible.

In the screenshot above the only active connection is USB. The reader would also indicate a

Bluetooth connection in this area.

The soft keys have different meanings depending on the current operation. In the home screen,

the left soft key is used for entering the menu and the right one for creating a new group separator.

The ‘new group’ function is only the default action triggered by pressing the right soft key. Other

‘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.

Battery status

indicator

Connection status

USB, BT

Current time

Current function of

the left soft-key *

Current function of

the right soft-key *

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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.

The orange symbol is for Bluetooth. The color of this symbol depends on the current connection

status.

4.1.2.1 Battery status

The battery symbol on the left side indicates the approximate remaining battery capacity.

Status

Meaning

Battery capacity is higher than 80 percent.

Capacity is between 60 and 80 percent.

Capacity is between 40 and 60 percent.

Capacity is between 20 and 40 percent (no charger connected -> discharging)

Capacity is between 10 and 20 percent (no charger connected -> discharging)

When flashing, capacity is lower than 11 percent.

Capacity is between 20 and 40 percent (only green when charging).

Capacity is between 10 and 20 percent (only green when charging).

General charging error. There is a condition that prevents charging. Check the

external power supply. If this error is shown repeatedly, the battery might not work

correctly any longer and should be replaced. This error also occurs, when the

battery should be charged outside the allowed temperature range of 0°C to 45°C.

During charging, the battery symbol is constantly filling from the point of the remaining capacity.

Charging is complete if no bars are flashing anymore. The USB cable can be disconnected in this

case.

The menu item ‘Show Battery Info’ in the ‘Setup’

menu (chapter 7.7.5.1) shows an estimate of the

remaining battery capacity in percent as well as the

estimated remaining operating time in idle mode and

in continuous read mode.

Navigation from the home screen:

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