User's Manual

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AWR250 User Manual
1 Introduction
The AWR250 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
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 the two available interfaces, USB and Bluetooth, directly
after reading.
The AWR250 also supports the Task-Mode, if the appropriate definitions have been uploaded.
This is usually done by 3
rd
-party Management Software. The reader does not support the DBF
(Data Base Function) – this is reserved for 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. The integrated speaker provides acoustical feedback to the user and the vibrating handle
is very useful in noisy environments.
2 Before you start
The internal lithium-ion 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, hence charging the AWR250 over a USB
port of a computer takes longer than charging it from the Agrident USB power supply adapter.
The internal fast charging takes about 4 hours maximum in case the battery was
empty completely when using a power source capable of providing at least 1A.
Please note that the battery will only be charged within a temperature range of
0°C to 45°C (+32 to 113°F).