FCC ID: QG2APRGEN3 RFID Reader for electronic animal identification

Agrident GmbH, Steinklippenstr. 10, D-30890 Barsinghausen Phone +49 5105 582573-10 - Fax +49 5105 582573-17 APR650 User Manual F i r m w a r e v 1 . 0 0 a n d h i g h e r V17/11/20 APR650 User Manual Copyright 2020 by Agrident GmbH TB All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of 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. November 2020 Agrident GmbH Steinklippenstr. 10 30890 Barsinghausen Germany Phone +49 (0) 51 05 582573-10 Fax +49 (0) 51 05 582573-17 E-Mail: mail@agrident.com www.agrident.com 17/11/20 Page 2 of 54 APR650 User Manual Content 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 5 2 Before you start ................................................................................................... 5 3 Reader Hardware ................................................................................................ 6 3.1 3.2 Parts of the APR650 ..................................................................................... 6 Accessories .................................................................................................. 7 3.3 Connecting the USB cable ........................................................................... 8 4 Controlling the APR650 ....................................................................................... 8 4.1 APR650 Display ........................................................................................... 9 4.1.1 4.1.2 Home Screen ........................................................................................ 9 The status symbols at the top of the display ....................................... 10 4.1.2.1 Battery status ................................................................................... 10 4.1.2.2 WLAN status .................................................................................... 11 4.1.2.3 Bluetooth status ............................................................................... 11 4.1.2.4 USB status ....................................................................................... 11 4.2 The status LEDs above the display ............................................................ 12 4.3 Using the keyboard .................................................................................... 13 5 Operating states ................................................................................................ 16 6 Reading Transponders ...................................................................................... 17 7 Barcode Reading ............................................................................................... 20 8 Menu items ........................................................................................................ 21 8.1 Menu structure ........................................................................................... 22 8.2 New Group ................................................................................................. 24 8.3 Tasks .......................................................................................................... 25 8.4 Data ............................................................................................................ 27 8.4.1 8.4.2 Show Data........................................................................................... 27 Clear data ........................................................................................... 29 8.4.2.1 Clear Groups ................................................................................... 29 8.4.2.2 Clear Task Data ............................................................................... 29 8.4.3 Memory Info ........................................................................................ 30 8.4.4 8.4.5 Search VID in DB ................................................................................ 30 Search EID in DB ................................................................................ 31 8.5 Print ............................................................................................................ 32 8.5.1 8.5.2 8.5.3 17/11/20 Print Last Group .................................................................................. 32 Select Group ....................................................................................... 33 Print All Groups ................................................................................... 33 Page 3 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.5.4 8.5.5 Print Barcode ...................................................................................... 33 Setup Printer ....................................................................................... 33 8.5.5.1 Set Printer Type ............................................................................... 33 8.5.5.2 Search BT Printer ............................................................................ 34 8.6 Setup .......................................................................................................... 35 8.6.1 Reader Settings .................................................................................. 35 8.6.1.1 Animal Counter On/Off .................................................................... 35 8.6.1.2 Set Read Mode ................................................................................ 36 8.6.1.3 Set Online Mode .............................................................................. 36 8.6.1.4 Wireless Sync On/Off ...................................................................... 37 8.6.1.5 Volume & Vibrator ........................................................................... 38 8.6.2 Display ................................................................................................ 38 8.6.2.1 Set Date/Time .................................................................................. 39 8.6.2.2 Set Switch Off Time ......................................................................... 39 8.6.2.3 Set Display Colors ........................................................................... 39 8.6.2.4 Set Language .................................................................................. 40 8.6.3 Interface Setup .................................................................................... 40 8.6.3.1 Setup Scale ..................................................................................... 40 8.6.3.2 Setup Printer .................................................................................... 41 8.6.3.3 Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 41 8.6.3.4 WLAN .............................................................................................. 45 8.6.4 Configuration ....................................................................................... 48 8.6.4.1 Set Factory Configuration ................................................................ 48 8.6.5 Device Info .......................................................................................... 48 8.6.5.1 Show Battery Info ............................................................................ 49 8.6.5.2 Show Firmware Info ......................................................................... 49 8.6.5.3 Show Hardware Info ........................................................................ 49 9 Battery precautions ........................................................................................... 50 10 Safety and care .............................................................................................. 51 11 Warranty ........................................................................................................ 52 12 International approvals ................................................................................... 52 12.1 CE marking ................................................................................................ 52 12.2 FCC and IC digital device limitations .......................................................... 53 13 14 17/11/20 Apple Legal Notice ...................................................................................... 54 Trouble shooting ............................................................................................ 54 Page 4 of 54 APR650 User Manual 1 Introduction The APR650 is a high quality, ruggedized portable RFID reader for tags complying with the ISO11784 / 11785 standard. It can read transponders with FDX-B and HDX technology. In addi-

tion to the RFID part, the APR650 contains a 2D Barcode camera with a very good scanning performance. The device can store up to 1.000.000 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 (EID or Barcode) are transmitted via the several available interfaces (USB, Bluetooth and WLAN) directly after reading. The APR650 also supports the Task-Mode and the DataBaseFunction (DBF) if the appropriate definitions or data have been uploaded. This is usually done by 3rd-party Management Software. The reader has a large color display which can show many information at one glance. Together with the 19 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 vi-

brating 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. Please note that computers can usually not supply more than 500mA on USB ports, hence charging the APR650 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. Please note that the battery will only be charged within a temperature range of 0C to 45C (+32 to 113F). 17/11/20 Page 5 of 54 APR650 User Manual 3 Reader Hardware This chapter describes the APR650 hardware including all accessories. 3.1 Parts of the APR650 The dimensions of the APR650 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. In addition, there are 12 alphanumeric keys for entering data. 2D Barcode Camera Multicolor status LED Blue status LED 7 keys for easily con-

trolling the Reader Large 320x240 dots color TFT display 12 alphanumeric keys Magnetic-USB connector The APR650 is using a 3.7V Lithium-Polymer battery with a capacity of 3.400mAh. It is not re-

placeable in the field. The battery can be exchanged by authorized technical staff only, in case it has reached its end of life. 17/11/20 Page 6 of 54 APR650 User Manual 3.2 Accessories The APR650 comes with a USB-A to Magnetic-Connector cable. The USB-A plug can be connected to any USB-port of a computer. Please note that the appro-

priate USB driver has to 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 meter. The maximum cable length for USB is five meter and this can already lead to problems in practice (slower charging or USB failures). In addition, the APR650 Kit contains the transport box 'ATB400', an USB power supply 'APS500'

for charging the reader from the mains and the car charger 'ACC500' that allows to charge the device from a cigarette lighter socket. APS500 (p/n 3011) ACC500 (p/n 4043) Transport box ATB400 (p/n 4067) 17/11/20 Page 7 of 54 APR650 User Manual 3.3 Connecting the USB cable The APR650 uses a Magnetic-USB connector. Because the magnets are polarized, the connect-

ors '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.

(1)

(2)

(3) Please do not try to force a connection when the connector is in the wrong orien-

tation this might damage the reader and voids the warranty. For disconnecting USB, just pull the cable away from the device (3). 4 Controlling the APR650 The APR650 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. 17/11/20 Page 8 of 54 APR650 User Manual 4.1 APR650 Display 4.1.1 Home Screen After the reader is switched on, the following home screen appears:

Battery status indicator Connection status USB, BT, WLAN Current time Current function of the left soft-key *

Current function of the right soft-key *

* 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 or WLAN 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. 17/11/20 Page 9 of 54 APR650 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. The blue symbol is for WLAN and the orange one for Bluetooth. The color of the symbols de-

pend on the current connection status. 4.1.2.1 Battery status The battery symbol on the left side indicates the approximate 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. Please 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 0C to 45C. 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 charger can be disconnected in this case. The menu item Show Battery Info in the Setup menu (chapter 8.6.5.1) shows an estimate of the re-

maining battery capacity in percent as well as the es-

timated remaining operating time in idle mode and in continuous read mode. Navigation from the home screen:

1x 1x 1x 1x 2x 17/11/20 Page 10 of 54 APR650 User Manual 4.1.2.2 WLAN status Status Meaning WLAN is switched on but not connected to an Access Point. Connected to an Access Point and waiting for connection (listening). Connection is established (TCP or UDP port is open) WLAN init: This symbol is displayed when the WLAN module is currently booting, being configured or a Firmware update is in progress. 4.1.2.3 Bluetooth status Status Meaning Slave Mode APR650 can be connected from other devices Master Mode APR650 is trying to connect to remote device. Connected (in either Bluetooth Mode) Bluetooth init: This symbol is displayed when the Bluetooth module is currently booting, being configured or a Firmware update is in progress. 4.1.2.4 USB status The USB status is shown in the middle at the top of the display:

When the APR650 is connected to the USB port of a computer or to a stand-

ard 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 APR650 is connected to an Agrident USB power supply, the sym-

bol changes from white to red. In this case fast charging will be used. 17/11/20 Page 11 of 54 APR650 User Manual 4.2 The status LEDs above the display The APR650 has two status LEDs above the display. RGB Blue The left LED is a multicolor type and is used for mul-

tiple purposes. When the display is switched off, it in-

dicates the charging status of the battery. During the activation of the RFID engine it shows the reading status. The LED on the right is blue and it is used for indicat-

ing the connection status with the display is switched off. The RGB LED on the left side indicates the charging status of the battery pack with the display switched off:

Color Interval Meaning Flashing, every second for 10ms Battery is being charged Solid Battery is fully charged The multicolor LEDs are only used when the APR650 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. With activated RFID engine, the multicolor LED shows the reading status as follows:

Farbe Intervall Bedeutung Flashing slowly RF is activated, ready to scan tags Flashing fast Tag has been read the first time (new tag) Flashing fast *

Same tag has been read repeatedly *

* only for continuous reading mode (see chapter 8.6.1.2) The blue LED on the right side is only used when the display is turned off. Then it indicates the following operating modes:

Color Interval Meaning Flashing every 3 seconds APR650 is in SD-Card-Mode (MSC) Flashing once a second APR650 is in Suspend-Mode (CDC) 17/11/20 Page 12 of 54 APR650 User Manual 4.3 Using the keyboard The APR650 has 19 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. For entering data fast and easy, the reader provides 12 alphanumeric keys. Left soft-key Direction keys Right soft-key ENTER key Alphanumeric keys 17/11/20 Page 13 of 54 APR650 User Manual Key Operation Enters the menu in the home screen. Moves up one menu level (Back), other func-

tions depend on current operation the current function is always displayed on the left side in the last display line (above the key). When in the home screen, the configured quick action will be executed. Exits the menu completely and moves back to the home screen. Other functions depending on the actual operation are shown in the display on the lower right side. Switches on the APR650. Starts a reading attempt from the home screen. Enters menu items and confirms selections there. Moves to the next field in Task-Mode. Start the Barcode Scanner (from home screen) Switches off the APR650 on a long press (>2 seconds) *

No function in home screen *

No function in home screen *

* The directional keys are also used to navigate within menus (up, down, left and right), for scroll-

ing through Database fields and selection lists and for selecting characters in numeric or text input fields. The alphanumeric keys are mainly used for entering data in text or numeric fields. Alphanumeric entries:

The keys [1], [2], [0] serve multiple functions. The first press on a key selects the large imprinted character, e.g. '1' or '2'. When the same key is pressed again within one second, the first small imprinted character will be selected in lower case, e.g. 'a' or 'd'. Another keystroke of the same key within one second selects the next imprinted character. When the last character is selected, another keystroke will select the first (large) imprinted character again. If the key is not pressed again (within one second), the last selected character is entered. In case a different key is pressed, the selection of the previously pressed key is ended and the last selected character is entered. For text inputs, the [*] key is used as Caps Lock one can switch between lower and upper case letters.. Within lists it is possible to move to the last entry in the list via [#] and to the first entry by pressing [*] the same applies to minimum and maximum values in the menus for the reader settings. 17/11/20 Page 14 of 54 APR650 User Manual The following examples show some more details on the keyboard usage:

Beside the usage of the alphanumeric keys, it is possible to change the character of the currently selected position using the button for simple text input fields. or This is an extended text input field which starts a new group. The symbol in the status line indicates that the Caps Lock is activated (the [*] key was pressed). Hence all letters are directly entered as capitals. When [*] is pressed again, lower case letters will be used. It is also possible to activate a virtual keyboard for extended

. The text input fields. This can be done by pressing key switches between lower case letters, capitals and numbers (plus special characters). The virtual keyboard

. When an alphanumeric key can be closed by pressing is pressed while the virtual keyboard is open, it will be closed right away. or When using numeric input fields one can change the num-

ber of the currently selected position by using the key. In addition, the numeric buttons can be used. For num-

ber input fields, the (alpha)numeric keys do not have multi-

ple functions. When pressing a numeric key, the number is directly entered and the cursor moves to the next digit. Let-

ters are not selectable here. This speeds up the input. or 2 When using selection lists in Task-Mode or Data-Base-

Function, it is possible to enter the initial letter. This allows to switch to the next entry that starts with that letter. Therefore, one should press the alphanumeric key re-

peatedly until the desired letter appears on the upper right side. If no key is pressed within the next second, the reader assumes that this is the selected initial letter and starts searching. When a search letter has been entered, one can switch between the available matches in the list using the keys.

17/11/20 Page 15 of 54 APR650 User Manual 5 Operating states The APR650 has several operating states concerning display status and communication possi-

bilities over USB. The following chart shows the different states. When the reader is switched on and it is connected via USB, it works in CDC-Mode. That means a virtual comport is created on the computer and it is possible to send commands to the device via a serial port connection. In this state the mass storage mode is not activated, it is not possible to copy files to or from the APR650. After the configurable switch-off-time (default = 60 seconds) has elapsed, the reader enters Sus-

pend-Mode when a USB cable is connected. The display is switched off but communication is still possible. In this state the blue LED on the right above the display is flashing in cycles of one second. The device will not enter sleep mode as long as USB is connected and the battery is still charging. The red LED flashes in intervals of one second, indicating that the battery is being charged. After the battery has been charged completely, the reader enters sleep mode after a timeout of 60 seconds. If the APR650 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 the for at least two seconds while USB is connected, the APR650 will enter SD-Card Mode as well. key is pressed, the device will switch on and use CDC-Mode right away. When pressing 17/11/20 Page 16 of 54 APR650 User Manual 6 Reading Transponders 17/11/20 Page 17 of 54 APR650 User Manual 17/11/20 Page 18 of 54 APR650 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 9 Number of records in the current group, here: 20 Return to home screen Show more information If Data was pressed, the screen on the left side is shown. It provides information about the EID, VID (if available), Date and Time of reading and the Alert text (if there is one for this tag). or If is pressed, the screen on the right side is shown. It indicates the tag type (FDX or HDX) and displays the so called advanced ISO information. You can move from one screen to the other by pressing any of these keys. If a Database-Record is available for this transponder, you have the option to view the Database information by pressing the left soft key here as shown in the left screenshot. The right picture shows the Database entries. The fields depend on the definition of the Database. You may also edit fields by selecting them and pressing if there are allowed to be editable in the Database definition. All other fields are not selectable at all. If an Alert is present for the transponder just read, the alert text is displayed con-

tinuously inverting and an alert sound is played. The alert can be disarmed (dont shown again after next reading of this tag) or it can be just skipped. 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. 17/11/20 Page 19 of 54 APR650 User Manual 7 Barcode Reading The Barcode scanner can be started by pressing the button from the home screen. Scanning is active for a maximum of 10 seconds and an animation is shown on the display during this period. The scanner projects a blue aiming help which should be placed over the Barcode to scan it successfully. After the Barcode has been scanned, the device display shows the content of the code. After the Barcode has been scanned, one can watch the details by pressing when the Barcode content is shown. In this case the ID is '001234' and the type is 'QR Code'. The APR650 creates a new record in the currently selected group with no EID but with the Barcode. 17/11/20 Page 20 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8 Menu items In order to enter the APR650 menu, please press while in the home screen. In the lower left corner of the display you can also see the information that a press of the left soft key will force the device to enter the menu. This screenshot shows the highest menu level. It only contains the items New Group, Data, Print and Setup. If another language than the default one has been se-

lected, the menu items will look different. The entry Tasks does only appear, if Tasks have been uploaded to the device otherwise this item will be hid-

den. The Task-Mode is another operating mode of the APR650 that allows the collection of comprehensive data. For further information about this operating mode please contact your local distributor. For the navigation through the APR650 menus, all seven keys might be used. The directional keys have the following functions here:

Key Operation Enters the next submenu or performs particular actions in the lowest menu level Moves up one menu item Moves down one item Jumps to first entry in the current menu Jumps to last item in the actual list With exception of the lowest menu levels, the left (orange) soft key will force the device to move one menu level upwards and the right one (blue) will let the reader return to the home screen. In the lowest submenu the right soft key will cancel the action. 17/11/20 Page 21 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.1 Menu structure The following table shows the menu structure of the APR650 including submenus and options. Options or actions are shown in italic and the default values for options are marked with * . Main Menu New Group Tasks Data Print 1st sub menu 2nd submenu 3rd submenu 4th submenu Start new group Start New Control Show Memory Info Choose Another Task Show Data Clear Data Memory Info Search VID in DB Search EID in DB Print Last Group Select Group Print All Groups Print Barcode Setup Printer Select Group To Show Clear Groups Clear Task Data Clear Last Group Select Group Clear All Groups Select Task Clear All Task Data Set Printer Type 1 - Generic Line Printer 2- Able Systems AP 1300

3 - Extech APEX 2 4 - Extech APEX 3 5 - Extech APEX 4 6 - Zebra QL220 7 - Zebra QL320 8 - Zebra QL420 9 - Zebra QLn220 10 - Zebra QLn320 11 - Zebra QLn420 12 - Martel MCP 1880/7880 13 - MTP-3 Setup Reader Settings Search BT printer Animal Counter On/Off Animal Counter ON Set Read Mode Set Online Mode Animal Counter OFF *

Single Read *

Continuous Read Auto Online Mode On/off Set Output Format Read If Connected Wireless Sync On/Off Wireless Sync. ON No Sync. *

Online Mode ON *

Online Mode OFF ASCII Byte Structure Compact Coding Custom Format ISO24631 NLIS Raw data Short ASCII 15 *

Short ASCII 16 ASCII + SCP Read always *

If buffer not full 17/11/20 Page 22 of 54 3rd submenu 4th submenu APR650 User Manual Main Menu Setup 1st sub menu Reader Settings 2nd submenu Volume & Vibrator Display Set Date/Time Set Switch Off Time Set Display Colors Set language Interface Setup Setup Scale Set Volume Vibrator On/Off

[set values manually]

60 min 30 min 20 min 10 min 5 min 3 min 2 min 90 sec 60 sec *

30 sec 20 sec 10 sec 5 sec Black *

White

[depends on uploaded languages]

Set Scale Type 0% (OFF) 20%

40%

60% *

80%

100%

Vibrator ON *

Vibrator OFF 1 - Tell *

2 - Iconix FX15 3 - TruTest XR3000 4 - BWT BW(S) & JD-II 5 - Gallagher 6 - Dini Argeo DFWLB 7 - Te Pari Scale Master Mode Slave Mode Bluetooth OFF *

SPP *

HID BLE HID Smart

[default = 1234]

Station Access Point WLAN OFF *

UDP *

TCP Server TCP Client Setup Printer Bluetooth

[same as setup printer on the previous page]

Set Bluetooth Mode Start BT Inquiry BT Device History Set BT Profile Set BT Passkey Show Bluetooth Info Set WLAN Mode Set WLAN Protocol Show Access Points Show WLAN Info WLAN Configuration Device Info Set Factory Configuration Show Battery Info Show Firmware Info Show Hardware Info 17/11/20 Page 23 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.2 New Group In the memory of the APR650, 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 then duplicates will not be saved again within one group (see chapter 8.6.1.1) After New Group was selected, the user will be prompted to insert a group name. At this stage the suggested name or it can be deleted by can be accepted by pressing pressing the left soft key character by character. A long press removes all digits in one step. By pressing the device will open a soft keyboard which is shown in the display. The alphanumeric keys can be used as well for entering a group name. or The user can navigate to letters, numbers or symbols and paste the desired character into the group name by using the key . By pressing the left soft key the keyboard con-

tent can be switched (capitals & special characters). After the new group name has been entered completely, press the right soft key (here: close) in order to exit the soft keyboard. Now the name can be checked again and it will be confirmed by pressing

. All transponders read from now on will be saved in this group (max. 10.000). After 10.000 records within one group the device will force the user to create a new group even if groups are not required for a particular application. But this only means one press of one key in the simplest case (confirm suggested group name by pressing

). If no group has been created manually before the first transponder was read, the device will insert a group with the default name Group 1 automatically. If the name of the first group should be different, the user must insert a group before scanning for transponders. 17/11/20 Page 24 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.3 Tasks 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. 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 APR650, this menu item will be visible automatically. When entering the submenu Tasks, the following entries are shown:

Start New Control: Create a new record for the currently selected Task Show Memory Info: Shows the amount of records for the currently selected Task and the number of possible remain-

ing records (maximum 10.000 per Task) Choose another Task: Select a different Task definition If Choose Another Task was selected, the reader is listing all available Tasks plus the amount of records in brackets for each Task. Navigate to the desired Task by using the select the Task to use by pressing

keys and A new Task is started via Start New Control. Basically the user can switch from one data field to the next one by simply pressing after the correct data have been inserted. The method for inserting data depends on the field types which are used in the Task-Definition. This manual will just show some examples. For further details please contact you distributor, who provided the Task-Definitions. This is a List-Field. One item down One item up Next page Previous page Select item Here is a Numeric-Input-Field. Increase number Decrease number Next digit Previous Digit Confirm input 17/11/20 Page 25 of 54 APR650 User Manual That is a Date-Field. The device suggests the current date but the user has the chance to edit it. Increase number Decrease number Next field Previous field Confirm input When this field is shown, the APR650 will start scanning for a transponder after has been pressed. After a tag has been read successfully, the display will show the EID and ask for a confirmation. By pressing OK

(left soft key) the EID will be stored and the Task is contin-

ued. If the EID was the wrong one it can be deleted by pressing the right soft key (DELETE) and the reading pro-

cess can be started again. This example shows a Speed-Loop. In this case there is nothing to enter but the RFID reader is activated an tags are read continuously until the right soft key (Cancel) is pressed twice then the device will ask for another confirmation. If the left soft key (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 APR650 will return to the reading loop and more transponders can be read. The sequence of a Task depends on the Task-Definition. In case there are logical problems with the sequence or the collected data, please contact your local dis-

tributor. Agrident is not responsible for such definitions. 17/11/20 Page 26 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.4 Data The Data menu contains items for showing and deleting data. It is also possible to search an uploaded Database for a particular entry based on either the input of the VID or an EID (read transponder), but only if a Database has been uploaded. If this is not the case, these menu items are not shown. 8.4.1 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. One group down One group up Scroll down 6 groups Scroll up 6 groups Select group After a group has been selected, it will be opened and all records within this group are shown. The first display line shows the group name, here: Group 8. The second line shows the record number (within the current group) plus date and time of reading for the selected record. A scroll bar on the right side shows the approximate position of the selected record in this group (here it is the last record). One record down One record up Scroll down 50 records Scroll up 50 records Select record Switch between EID and VID view

If you press group and when record. simultaneously, the reader will directly switch to the last record within this are pressed again at the same time, you can switch back to the first

This screenshot shows the same list but instead of the EID, the VID is shown. Of course, VIDs must be available on the device, i.e. a Linklist or a Database has to be up-

loaded. If there is no VID available for particular records, the EIDs will be shown instead. 17/11/20 Page 27 of 54 APR650 User Manual In order to show detailed information for a particular record, select an entry from the list and confirm with

. The details of the record are shown on two pages. The first page shows the EID, the VID, date and time of reading and the alert string, if there is one assigned.

Switch to next page

Delete record (only last record in last group) Check Database (only if DB entry available)

Return to list of records Page two shows the so called advanced ISO information like Animal Bit, Retagging Counter or Species Code. The transponder type (FDX-B or HDX) is shown as well. Please press available for this record, the APR650 will not show in order to open the appropriate Database record. If there is no Database entry in the display. You may also edit fields by selecting them and pressing

, if they are allowed to be editable in the Database definition. Non-editable fields are not selectable at all. Switch to next page Select next / previous (editable) Database field

open Database field (if defined to be editable) Example for a 2nd Database page Switch to next page Select next / previous (editable) Database field

open Database field (if defined to be editable) How to edit Database fields depends on the field type (list, numeric, alphanumeric, etc.). This works similar to the different fields in Task-Mode. 17/11/20 Page 28 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.4.2 Clear data It is possible to delete collected data on the APR650. There are different options for erasing data, also depending on the way they have been collected in. As already explained earlier in this man-

ual, the standard records are saved in groups. These are the records which have been saved upon transponder reading started from the home screen. If Task-Mode is used on the device, it is also possible to delete collected Task-Data from the Clear-Data menu if not, this menu is hidden. After selecting Clear Data, two submenus are shown. Clear Groups: refers to records made in groups Clear Task Data: only applies for data collected in Task-

Mode Please note that deleted data are lost irreversibly. It is not possible to undo this action at all. I case of doubt, you should backup the data first. 8.4.2.1 Clear Groups 8.4.2.2 Clear Task Data 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 and no Database) Select Task: only the data of one particular Task will be erased Clear All Task Data: erases the Task data of ALL Tasks which are present on the device 17/11/20 Page 29 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.4.3 Memory Info This menu item shows information concerning the amount of collected data (how many records in how many groups), the number of entries in the currently uploaded Linklist or Database and how many Task definitions have been up-

loaded. It does not show how many records are present for each Task definition. Therefore please enter the Task menu, se-

lect a Task and use Show Memory Info (8.3) 8.4.4 Search VID in DB It is possible to search entries in the uploaded Database by entering the VID. This can make sense if the transponder is lost or defective. But usually scanning the transponder is the faster way and more convenient. Please note that this menu item is only shown, if a Database has been uploaded to the device. Use the

the keys in order to change the character and

keys to move to the previous / next digit. When browsing through the list of characters, you can hold the key in order to increase the scrolling speed. or Press in order to leave the VID search. Press the key when enough digits have been entered. key deletes the last digit, if you hold it for one sec-

The ond, all digits will be erased. In this example the device has found more than three matching Database entries. Please press in order to nar-

row the search by entering more digits. Now there is only one matching item left. Press the in order to access the Database for this entry. key 17/11/20 Page 30 of 54 APR650 User Manual The Database entry for the selected VID will be shown as usually. You may move to the previous / next (editable) field by us-

ing the keys and switch between the different pages via or

key allows to modify data, if the field is configured The to be editable. Non-editable fields are only shown but can neither be selected nor modified. In this case the Database creator did not want to allow editing this information. 8.4.5 Search EID in DB This menu item searches the Database for a matching entry on the basis of the electronic ID. As soon as the transponder was read, the APR650 will start looking up this number in the Database. Please note that this menu item is only visible, if a Database has been uploaded. The APR650 starts scanning for a transponder for a maxi-

mum of 10 seconds. The remaining scanning time in sec-

onds is shown. If the timeout has elapsed without a successful detection of a tag, the message No Tag will be displayed. The key will abort the EID search. allows to start a new scan and In case the transponder was read but there is no match in the Database, Not in database is shown. 17/11/20 Page 31 of 54 APR650 User Manual As soon as a tag has been read AND there is a match in the Database, the entry will be shown. You may move to the previous / next (editable) field by us-

ing the keys and switch between the different pages via or

key allows to modify data, if the field is configured The to be editable. Non-editable fields are only shown but can neither be selected nor modified. In this case the Database creator did not want to allow editing this information. The difference to scanning for tags from the home screen is that no record will be created here this is really just a Database lookup. 8.5 Print The APR650 allows to send the collected records to a mobile Bluetooth printer. There are different options available for the printing procedure, like only printing the last group, printing a particular group or printing all groups. It is also possible to change basic printer settings here. Please ensure that your printer is set up correctly before you try printing records. The APR650 stores the printers Bluetooth address as a secondary address only. When no print jobs should be done, the APR650 would always try to connect to its primary Bluetooth partner, like a computer, smartphone, PDA or weighing indicator in Master Mode. When one of the printing actions is started, the reader drops the connection to the primary device and tries to connect to the configured Bluetooth printer. After the Print menu was left, the connection to the printer will be dropped and the APR650 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. 8.5.1 Print Last Group Once selected, the APR650 tries to connect to the configured printer. If connected, this connec-

tion remains active until the Print menu was left. The reader is trying to connect to the Bluetooth printer. When the connection was established, printing will be started immediately. If lots of data have to be printed, a progress bar is visible. When only a few datasets are sent to the printer, you might not see it at all. The APR650 returns to the printer menu afterwards. 17/11/20 Page 32 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.5.2 Select Group This menu item allows to print a particular group instead of the last one or all groups. Select the group to be sent to the printer using the

. keys and confirm with

If the Bluetooth connection has not been established yet, the APR650 will try to connect to the mobile printer now as explained in the previous chapter. If the connection to the printer is established, printing will start right away. After printing was finished, the reader returns to the screen shown above. 8.5.3 Print All Groups This option should be used if the complete memory content, resp. all groups, should be printed. The procedure is similar to Print Last Group, there are no further selections required. 8.5.4 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 APR650 has to read the transponder first. When you select Print Barcode, the device will activate the RFID engine. After the tag has been read, the APR650 is sending an appropriate command to the mobile printer. The barcode type is 2of5 interleaved. Other barcode types are not supported at the moment. 8.5.5 Setup Printer Before you can use the printer, the correct model has to be selected first. If this setting is incorrect, the printer feature will not work. There are much more options and configurations available, but this would be too much for including it into the APR650 menu. So all the additional options are only software configurable. For example, AgriLink can be used for configuring all possible printer options. 8.5.5.1 Set Printer Type The APR650 Firmware supports several different printer types, like the Able Systems AP1300, the Datamax-ONeil Apex series (former Extech Apex), the Zebra QL-series and QLn-series, the Martel MCP 1880/7880 and the 'MTP-3' (GOOJPRT). The type Generic Line Printer might work for particular printers as well, but there are no special control codes send for this printer type so it can only work for simple ASCII printers. Select the correct printer type from the list by using the directional keys and confirm by pressing the key. 17/11/20 Page 33 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.5.5.2 Search BT Printer Before you can start printing via Bluetooth, the APR650 has to be paired with a printer. Therefore, the reader has to scan for available Bluetooth devices first. Once this menu item has been se-

lected, the APR650 will start the scan. Depending on how many devices are present, the scan can take a while, but at least 10 seconds. If Bluetooth is switched off, the APR650 shows the corre-

sponding error message. In this case please activate Blue-

tooth first (see chapter 8.6.3.3) After the scan has been completed, the available devices are listed. Please note that not only printers are listed here, but also other Bluetooth devices. So ideally you should know the device name of your Bluetooth printer. Sometimes it might be useful to see the BD-address of the found devices instead of the names. You may switch be-

tween both views by using the key. Now you can see the list of discovered devices with their BD-addresses instead of the device names. Very often, the BD-address can be found somewhere on a label of a Blue-

tooth device. Since this address is unique, it can quickly help to identify the correct device. Choose a device from the list and select it by pressing

. The APR650 will store this device as the Bluetooth printer and will try to connect to it for all coming print jobs until a different device has been selected. 17/11/20 Page 34 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.6 Setup The APR650 is very flexible concerning its configuration. Several settings can be adjusted directly in the device menu. However, it does not make sense to allow the modification of all possible reader settings on the device itself this would make the menu structure far too complicated. Settings which cannot be modified on the APR650 itself, are software-adjustable. A possible software for altering all possible APR650 settings is AgriLink. A setup of this program is located on the internal memory card. The setup menu is divided into several other menus and submenus, which will be explained in this chapter. The overview of the complete menu structure is explained in chapter 8.1. 8.6.1 Reader Settings 8.6.1.1 Animal Counter On/Off The animal counter decides about the question, if double reads are saved or not. A double read occurs if a tag with one and the same EID is read within the same group again. When the animal counter is activated, it is not possible to store the same EID within the same group again. If not activated, it is possible to do that - the APR650 does not check for double reads then. Decide whether the Animal Counter should be activated or not using the keys and confirm with

The display also looks different after reading a transponder depending on how this settings is configured:

Animal Counter = off Animal Counter = on When the Animal Counter is not activated, the current group and the number of records in this group is shown but the records can also include duplicate EIDs. When the Animal Counter is activated, the displays shows Animals instead of Records duplicates are not possible here. 17/11/20 Page 35 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.6.1.2 Set Read Mode Per factory defaults, the APR650 is configured to Single Read. This means that RFID is activated until a transponder has been detected or the Single Read Time (default = 10 seconds) has elapsed. The key has to be pressed in order to scan for tags again. The APR650 also allows to use the Continuous Read mode. The RFID engine will not be de-

activated after a tag has been read. It will continue scanning until the Continuous Read Time

(default = 60 seconds) has elapsed. Every new tag read resets this timeout. Select the Read Mode using the

. confirm with

keys and The setting Auto will start a Single Read on a short press of long press ( > one second). and Continuous Reading on a 8.6.1.3 Set Online Mode The Online Mode deals with the format used for sending the EID to the interfaces directly after a tag has been read. The interface can be USB, Bluetooth or WLAN. Usually the EID is further processed on a third party device then, like a weighing indicator or a smartphone. It is important to know which format is expected by this other device and to configure the correct one. After selecting Set Online Mode a new menu appears. The first menu item allows to activate or deactivate the Online Mode completely, the second decides about the format used for sending the EID. The Online Mode is switched on per default. When switched off, the APR650 will not send the EID to the sev-

eral interfaces after reading a tag! So it is not recom-

mended to disable it unless absolutely required. Select the desired setting using the confirm with

keys and 17/11/20 Page 36 of 54 APR650 User Manual Select the correct output format via with

. or and confirm The default output format is Short ASCII 15. This is sending the 3-digit country code directly followed by the 12-digit national ID (no space in between), terminated with <CR><LF>. This for-

mat is quite common and also accepted by most weighing indicators on the market. There is a buffer of 20 IDs for sending the transponder number over Bluetooth or WLAN. This buffer is used for bridging short-term interruptions of the wireless connection. If the connection drops, the IDs will be written into this buffer and sent in one go as soon as the connection has been established again. You can select not to allow further readings if the buffer is full. Per factory defaults this setting is not activated and reading is always possible. In case the buffer is full, the old-

est records in the buffer will be overwritten. Select the desired setting using the confirm with

keys and 8.6.1.4 Wireless Sync On/Off RFID readers according to ISO11784/11785 have activation and listening periods. If two or more readers operate in close vicinity, they should be synchronized in order to prevent interference and hence a reduction of reading performance, especially for 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 mo-

bile devices the operation close to stationary readers without interfering with them. But also sev-

eral mobile readers can synchronize wirelessly. If you have other ISO11784/11785 readers operating close to the APR650, it is highly recom-

mended to activate this function. Select the desired setting using the confirm with

keys and If stationary readers are used, the Wireless Synchronization works best if every-

thing is Agrident equipment because Agrident Stationary Readers (ASR) also of-

fer Wireless Synchronization and hence fixed timings which also allow best pos-

sible performance for wirelessly synchronized mobile readers. 17/11/20 Page 37 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.6.1.5 Volume & Vibrator The APR650 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. The first menu item allows to set the speaker volume, the second is used to activate the vibrating motor or to deacti-

vate it. Select the desired volume by using the keys. Each time a key is pressed a sound is played in order to indicate the currently selected volume.

Confirm the selected volume with

. Select the desired setting via or and confirm with

. 8.6.2 Display The Display menu contains the items shown on the left side. Use the keys to select a setting and

enter the item via

17/11/20 Page 38 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.6.2.1 Set Date/Time 8.6.2.2 Set Switch Off Time 8.6.2.3 Set Display Colors DD Date - Day MM Date - Month YY Date - Year hh Time - Hour mm Time - Minute Modify value in the current field Switch to previous / next field

Apply the new settings The Switch Off Time determines after which period (of no action) the APR650 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 op-

erating time. Modify the Switch Off Time

Apply the new setting Depending on the light conditions it can make sense to in-

vert the background color. It can also be a question of the users personal preference. That can be done within this submenu.

Apply the setting

Change the setting 17/11/20 Page 39 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.6.2.4 Set Language 8.6.3 Interface Setup The default display language is always English. It is possi-

ble to upload up to 9 custom languages. If the language you want to use is not available, please contact your local distributor for further details. Select the desired language

Set the selected language The Interface Setup contains settings for configuring the APR650s wireless interfaces (Bluetooth or WLAN). The scale and printer settings can be configured here as well. 8.6.3.1 Setup Scale The APR650 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 and the Data-Base-Function, where the so called Weight-from-

Scale field is available. There is only one menu item where the correct scale model needs to be configured. Choose the correct type depending on the model you have.

Apply the setting

Select the scale type Scales without integrated Bluetooth might be upgraded by using an external adapter. Please con-

tact your local distributor for further details. 17/11/20 Page 40 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.6.3.2 Setup Printer The printer setup is the same as described in chapter 8.5.5, here is just another menu entry for configuring the same settings. 8.6.3.3 Bluetooth The APR650 always incorporates a Class1 Bluetooth module. The range is up to 80 meters in line of sight. Inside buildings or when any other obstacles are present, it will be less. Please note that the range also depends on the Bluetooth partner. If the other device is only Class2, the range is much lower. This especially applies to devices like smart phones. There are several menu items for Bluetooth, which will be explained in this chapter. The Bluetooth menu contains the items shown on the left side. One item down / up Switch to first / last item

Enter submenu resp. start action (BT Inquiry) The Bluetooth Mode determines if the APR650 should initiate the connection to another device

(Master Mode) or if other devices should be able to connect to the APR650. Per default, Bluetooth is not activated (OFF), so it must be switched on first. Then you have to decide whether the APR650 should be the device initiating the connection (Master) or the other device (Slave). Select the desired Bluetooth Mode using the keys and confirm with

When the APR650 is in Master Mode, it needs to know the address of the intended Bluetooth partner, also called remote device. An easy way to find out this address is to scan for Bluetooth devices in range. Make sure the other device has Bluetooth activated, that it is discoverable and connectable and that it is in range. For smart phones, for example, it is normally required to make them discoverable first, usually for a particular time. This can be done in the phones Blue-

tooth settings. If this has been done, select Start BT Inquiry and press

. 17/11/20 Page 41 of 54 APR650 User Manual The APR650 starts scanning for other Bluetooth devices in range. This can take quite a long time, also depending on how many devices are found, but at least 10 seconds. The discovered devices are listed after the scan, sorted ac-

cording to their names. Sometimes it might be useful to see the BD-address of the found devices instead of the names. You may switch be-

tween both views by using the key. Now you can see the list of discovered devices with their BD-addresses instead of the device names. Very often, the BD-address is somewhere on a label of a Bluetooth device. Since this address is unique, it can help to identify the cor-

rect device quickly. Choose a device from the list and select it by pressing

. The APR650 will store this device as the 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 APR650. In order to prevent unnecessary scans when switching from one Bluetooth partner to another one, the reader stores a Bluetooth Device History. This list includes the devices, which were selected as Blue-

tooth partner in the past. So scanning for already known devices is not required. Choose a device from the history in order to change the Bluetooth partner. The APR650 will then use this device as remote device until further changes.

Select a device from the history Set the device as the new remote device 17/11/20 Page 42 of 54 APR650 User Manual The APR650 supports five different Bluetooth profiles: Serial Port Profile (SPP), IAP, Human In-

terface Device (HID) (+ HID smart) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), where BLE is more or less another technology rather than a profile. SPP emulates a serial cable to provide a simple replacement for RS232 connections. Commands can be sent into both directions it uses virtual serial ports. IAP The readers Bluetooth module is compliant with Apples iPod Accessory Protocol. This pro-

file offers a serial-port-like communication over Bluetooth in combination with iOS devices. 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 APR650 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. Please note that it is not possible to send commands to the APR650 in HID mode communication only works into one direction here. HID smart: Same as HID but the connection to the other device is only established after a tran-

sponder has been read. This is required for the use with Apple devices because as long as a Bluetooth device is connected as HID keyboard, the on-screen keyboard will not be available at all. BLE is reserved for special applications at the moment. Choose the desired Profile using the

. and confirm with

keys If you want to connect the reader to an iOS device for a 2-

way communication, you have to select IAP instead of SPP because when SPP is selected, the APR650 cannot connect to an Apple device. The APR650 itself does not need a passkey. However, if other Bluetooth devices are using a higher security level and they require one, the passkeys on both devices have to match, otherwise the connection cannot be established.

keys in order to change the character and Use the keys to move to the previous / next digit. When

the browsing through the list of characters, you can hold down the key in order to increase the scrolling speed. or key deletes the last digit. If you hold it for at least The one second, all digits will be erased. Press the key in order to set the passkey. 17/11/20 Page 43 of 54 APR650 User Manual The menu item Bluetooth Info shows some Bluetooth hardware and firmware related information, the configured Bluetooth Mode & Profile and the connection status. Details concerning the color of the Bluetooth symbol depending on the connection status are explained in chapter 4.1.2.3. BD Address: Bluetooth Device Address of the APR650s Bluetooth module, unique worldwide Module: Bluetooth model, built into the reader; here:

BT53 Build Version: APR650s Bluetooth module Firmware ver-

sion Mode: Bluetooth Mode plus Bluetooth Profile in brackets Status: Connection Status, here: tries to connect to remote device In this case the APR650 is connected to the remote device. When the connection would drop, the reader would try to reconnect to the configured Bluetooth partner until suc-

cessful. This is done automatically. Here the APR650 is configured to be the Bluetooth Slave. It is discoverable by other devices and it is connectable. The reader will not try to connect to a remote device in this configuration but it will just wait for incoming connections. 17/11/20 Page 44 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.6.3.4 WLAN The WLAN function of the APR650 requires basic knowledge about networks and WLAN. It is recommended to let an IT specialist configure the required settings. The WLAN settings available on the device itself are only basic ones. Showing all possible settings would make the menu too complex, hence the advanced settings are only software configurable e.g. via AgriLink. But usually it is not required to modify these settings again and again an initial configuration is normally enough if the IT infrastructure remains the same. WLAN is not activated per factory default settings. Before it can be used, it has to be switched on. There are two possible operating modes available, Station and Access Point. Station:

This operating mode for WLAN is probably the most common scenario. There is an existing WLAN infrastructure containing a wireless Access Point and the reader should join it. The Access Point has an SSID (Service Set IDentifier) which makes it discoverable and connectable one could also call it network name. The SSID has to be configured correctly via software (like AgriLink), it has to match with the SSID used by the Access Point. Usually WLAN connections use security mechanisms like authentica-

tion. The APR650s WLAN module supports no authentication or WPA2. Authentication methods different from WPA2 (like WEP or WPA) turned out to be insecure and hence are not supported. If WPA2 is selected as authentication method, the passphrase config-

ured for the Access Point has to match with the one set for the APR650. Please note that the passphrase is also case-sensitive!

The easiest way for allowing the APR650 to join the Access Point is to let the Access Point work as a DHCP server. This means that IP addresses are assigned automatically. If all those settings are configured correctly, the APR650 should be able to join the Access Point. Access Point:

When the APR650 is configured to Access Point it will not try to join an-

other Access Point but it will create an own one. This is comparable with the mobile hotspot function on smartphones even though the APR650 has no internet access, of course. 17/11/20 Page 45 of 54 APR650 User Manual Select the desired WLAN Mode using the keys and confirm with

When the APR650 joined an Access Point or another device has joined the APR650 (in case the reader creates the Access Point), this does not mean that communication is possible already. In addition, a UDP or TCP connection must be opened, before data can be exchanged!

Depending on the application, a UDP or TCP connection must be established and an appropriate port must be opened. It is not part of this manual to explain those things information about such items can be found in commonly available literature. Choose the correct WLAN Protocol (depending on your ap-

plication) using the

. keys and confirm with

The menu item Show Access Points is only visible if WLAN is enabled and set to Station Mode. It is listing the currently available Access Points plus a signal strength in-

dication. You may also connect to an Access Point from here by pressing

. In case the Access Point uses WPA2 security, you are prompted to enter the passphrase. In order to change it, press any of the keys. A virtual keyboard opens where the passphrase can be typed in.

17/11/20 Page 46 of 54 APR650 User Manual The menu item Show WLAN Info displays hardware and firmware information of the WLAN mod-

ule, a summary of the currently configured basic settings and the connection status. Information about the color of the WLAN symbol depending on the connection status are explained in chapter 4.1.2.2. The MAC Address is a unique 12-digit number which clearly identifies each network adapter worldwide. The SSID can be understood as the network name. Device and Host do not show anything yet because there is no con-

nection. The Status connecting AP means that the APR650 is trying to connect to the configured Access Point but this was not successful yet. By pressing

, the display switches to the next screen. In the first line, the WLAN module type is shown. In case of the APR650, the module type is WGM110. The Build Version shows the firmware version of the WLAN module. The configured WLAN Mode is Station which means that the APR650 will try to join the configured Access Point. The WLAN Protocol is TCP Server, so the Host is the TCP Client and has to open the correct port for the correct IP address. Now the APR650 has joined the configured Access Point

(WLAN symbol turned into blue) and the Status has changed to waiting for connect. Device shows the IP address (192.168.0.108) of the APR650 plus the configured port (2010). Now the host can open a connection by using this IP ad-

dress and this port. Here the host has opened the connection (WLAN symbol turned into green) and the devices can communicate. The Host has the IP address 192.168.0.101 and it has connected to the APR650 using IP address 192.168.0.108 and port 2010. 17/11/20 Page 47 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.6.4 Configuration After selecting Configuration, the menu shown on the left side will be displayed. 8.6.4.1 Set Factory Configuration Set Factory Configuration puts all settings back to the fac-

tory default values. This might be useful if particular set-

tings have been changed and the APR650 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. confirm reset abort reset 8.6.5 Device Info The menu Device Info includes items showing information about the current battery status, the APR650 firmware and some information on the hardware. 17/11/20 Page 48 of 54 APR650 User Manual 8.6.5.1 Show Battery Info When fully charged, the battery info shows 100%. Below the charging indication, the display shows rough es-

timates concerning the remaining operating time in standby mode (APR650 running but RFID engine is off), here 22 hours, and in continuous read mode, here 7 hours and 10 minutes. In this example the battery capacity is at 57 percent. The expected standby time is 12 hours and in continuous read mode there are 4 hours left. Bluetooth is activated in this example; this is also included in the calculations as well as WLAN. So, the shown ex-

pected battery life considers all electric consumers that are currently active. Details concerning the battery symbol in status bar are explained in chapter 4.1.2.1. 8.6.5.2 Show Firmware Info The item Show Firmware Info displays the readers firm-

ware version plus some additional information like build date and bootloader version. You should have those infor-

mation available in case of a support request. 8.6.5.3 Show Hardware Info The Hardware Info shows the readers serial number and revisions of printed circuit boards that are built into the de-

vice. You should have those information available as well in case of a support request. 17/11/20 Page 49 of 54 APR650 User Manual 9 Battery precautions There are some important things to consider concerning the rechargeable battery pack. The al-

lowed charge temperature is between 0C to +45C (32F to 113F). Discharging is allowed within the range of -20C to +60C (-4F to 140F) this is the allowed operating temperature for the battery. Storage instructions:

It shall be kept in shipping condition (70% discharge) or over than 70% discharge condi-

tion to storage for long period. It shall be kept in dry condition of low humidity, especially be free from high temperature

(45C / 113F or more). (Recommended Temperature 23C / 73F, Humidity 6520% or less.) Do not storage the battery near heat sources, nor in a place subject to direct sunlight to storage in warehouse. When using the battery:

Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot, explode, or ignite and cause serious injury. Be sure to follow the safety rules listed below:

Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery. Do not install the battery backwards so that the polarity is reversed. Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal object (such as wire). Do not carry or store the batteries together with necklaces, hairpins, or other metal objects. Do not penetrate the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery, or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks. Do not solder directly onto the battery. Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get wet. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite. Do not place the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Do not place the battery in direct sunshine, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode, or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy. Do not insert the battery into equipment designed to be hermetically sealed. In some cases hydrogen or oxygen may be discharged from the cell which may result in rupture, fire or explo-

sion. Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or appears abnormal in any other way. Contact your distributor if any of these problems are observed. Do not place the batteries in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers, or on induction cookware. In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into ones eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye. When the battery is worn out, insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar materials before disposal. 17/11/20 Page 50 of 54 APR650 User Manual While charging:

Be sure to follow the rules listed below while charging the battery. Failure to do so may cause the battery to become hot, explode, or ignite and cause serious injury. 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. Do not place the batteries in or near fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery be-

comes hot, the built in safety equipment is activated, preventing the battery from charg-

ing further, and heating the battery can destroy the safety equipment and can cause additional heating, breaking, or ignition of the battery. Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the specified charging time. Doing so may cause the battery to become hot, explode, or ignite. The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 0C to 45C. Charging the battery at temperatures outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot or to break. Charging the battery outside of this temperature range may also harm the performance of the battery or reduce the batterys expectancy. When discharging the battery:

Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the specified device. When the battery is used in devices aside from the specified device it may damage the performance of the battery or reduce its life expectancy, and if the device causes an abnormal current to flow, it may cause the battery to become hot, explode, or ignite and cause serious injury. The temperature range over which the battery can be discharged is -20C to 60C. Use of the battery outside of this temperature range may damage the performance of the battery or may reduce its life expectancy. Disposal considerations:

Observe local, state and federal laws and regulations concerning battery disposal. Do not disassemble the battery!

10 Safety and care The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper use or use not con-

sistent with that described in these operating instructions. The APR650 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. In both operation and storage of the reader please secure to comply with the environment conditions specified in the technical data. Clean the APR650 Reader only with a damp cloth. Use only water and any commercially avail-

able cleaning agent. Any modification to the APR650 Reader Electronic will render the warranty null and void. 17/11/20 Page 51 of 54 APR650 User Manual 11 Warranty The manufacturer of the APR650 Reader Electronic will provide a warranty of from the day the device is shipped and subject to the following conditions:

12 months 1. Without submission of proof of purchase no warranty can be given. 2. In the event that defects are detected the manufacturer is entitled to choose between up to two attempts at repair or supplying a replacement device on one occasion. The warranty period for the repaired item or for a replacement item is 3 months but will always extend to the end of the original warranty period. No further claims can be en-

tertained, especially claims for compensation for consequential losses. This exclusion of liability does not apply to claims made on the basis of the Product Liability Act. 3. Warranty claims cannot be entertained unless the Agrident system was installed properly and used properly and for the purpose intended. No warranty obligations exist in particular when:

1. Damage is attributable to improper use of the device, to an incorrect connection or in-

correct operator action;

2. The device was not cared for and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and this is the cause of the damage;

3. The damage is due to any modification to the device;

The damage is due to force majeure, for example lightning strike;

The damage is due to wear, resulting from overstressing mechanical parts. 12 International approvals 12.1 CE marking Hereby, Agrident GmbH declares that the APR650, 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. To obtain a copy, contact Agrident GmbH and request the APR650 Declaration of Conformity document. mail@agrident.com In case of alteration of the product, not agreed to by us, this declaration will lose its validity. This symbol indicates proof of conformity to applicable European Economic Community Council directives and harmonized standards published in the official journal of the European Communities. 17/11/20 Page 52 of 54 APR650 User Manual 12.2 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. FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b)) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-

ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Part 15 Clause 15.21 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio-

lectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. ISED RF Exposure Guidance Statement In order to comply with FCC/ISED RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed to provide at least 20 cm separation from the human body at all times. Afin de se conformer aux exigences d'exposition RF FCC / ISED, cet appareil doit tre install pour fournir au moins 20 cm de sparation du corps humain en tout temps. 17/11/20 Page 53 of 54 APR650 User Manual 13 Apple Legal Notice iPod, iPhone, iPad are a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Made for iPhone and Made for iPad mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. 14 Trouble shooting For any problems, please contact your local distributor. 17/11/20 Page 54 of 54

WARNING:pdfminer.pdfpage:The PDF <_io.BufferedReader name='/Volumes/Scratch/Incoming/eg-scratch/5482000.pdf'> contains a metadata field indicating that it should not allow text extraction. Ignoring this field and proceeding. Use the check_extractable if you want to raise an error in this case APR250 Agrident Version Allflex Version FCC ID: QG2APRGEN3 IC: 6252A-APRGEN3 Page 1 of 4 APR600 Agrident Version Allflex Version FCC ID: QG2APRGEN3 IC: 6252A-APRGEN3 Page 2 of 4 APR650 Agrident Version Allflex Version FCC ID: QG2APRGEN3 IC: 6252A-APRGEN3 Page 3 of 4 AEA675 External Antenna

(optional accessory only for APR600) FCC ID: QG2APRGEN3 IC: 6252A-APRGEN3 Page 4 of 4

WARNING:pdfminer.pdfpage:The PDF <_io.BufferedReader name='/Volumes/Scratch/Incoming/eg-scratch/5481843.pdf'> contains a metadata field indicating that it should not allow text extraction. Ignoring this field and proceeding. Use the check_extractable if you want to raise an error in this case Agents Authorisation 08.02.2021 TUV SUD America Inc. 10 Centennial Drive Peabody, MA 01960, USA Dear Sir or Madam, We, Agrident GmbH, Steinklippenstr. 10, 30890 Barsinghausen, Germany, hereby authorize Benjamin Puls and Stefan Breu of TV SD Product Service GmbH, uere Frhlingstrae 45, 94315 Straubing, Germany, to act as our agent in all matters relating to applications for equipment authorization, including the signing of all documents relating to these matters. This authorization expires on February 8th 2022. Sincerely, Name: Helmut Ruppert Title: Managing Director Agrident GmbH Steinklippenstr. 10 30890 Barsinghausen Germany

WARNING:pdfminer.pdfpage:The PDF <_io.BufferedReader name='/Volumes/Scratch/Incoming/eg-scratch/5481844.pdf'> contains a metadata field indicating that it should not allow text extraction. Ignoring this field and proceeding. Use the check_extractable if you want to raise an error in this case 08.02.2021 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Confidentiality Request FCC ID: QG2APRGEN3 Pursuant to Sections 0.457(d)(1)(ii) and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules, Agrident GmbH, hereby requests permanent confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:

Schematics Layout Diagram, Parts List and Bill of Materials Block Diagram Technical Description of Operation Antenna Information The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to the Applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The Applicant understands that pursuant to Rule 0.457(d)(1)(ii), disclosure of this Application and all accompanying materials will not be made before the date of the Grant for this Application. Yours sincerely, Name: Helmut Ruppert Title: Managing Director Agrident GmbH Steinklippenstr. 10 30890 Barsinghausen Germany

WARNING:pdfminer.pdfpage:The PDF <_io.BufferedReader name='/Volumes/Scratch/Incoming/eg-scratch/5481845.pdf'> contains a metadata field indicating that it should not allow text extraction. Ignoring this field and proceeding. Use the check_extractable if you want to raise an error in this case 08.02.2021 TUV SUD America Inc. 10 Centennial Drive Peabody, MA 01960, USA REF: Family Approval Information for APR series FCC ID: QG2APRGEN3 IC: 6252A-APRGEN3 Dear Sir or Madam, We, Agrident GmbH, are requesting a Family Certification for the APR series. These devices are used for electronic animal identification (utilizing RFID technology at 134.2kHz). For wireless communication they contain a Bluetooth and a WLAN module. The differences between models APR250 and APR650 and the main model APR600 are shown below. 1. APR250 and APR650 do not offer a connector for an external antenna, the APR600 does. 2. The APR650 has a built-in 2D Barcode camera with decoder in addition to the RFID part, APR250 and APR600 not. 3. APR250 only has a keyboard with 7 keys compared to APR600 and APR650 with 19. For marketing purposes, all 3 models are available in an 'Agrident' branding and in an 'Allflex'

branding. The only differences here are the color of the gasket and the logo of the display window. Apart from that, the different brandings are 100 percent technically identical. The Radio HF and LF Part are identical as all models use the same PCB and antennas. Yours sincerely, Name: Helmut Ruppert Title: Managing Director Agrident GmbH Steinklippenstr. 10 30890 Barsinghausen Germany