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APR300/400 Contents 1. Introduction .........................................................................................................5 2. BASIC operation of APR readers ............................................................................6 3. 4. 5. 2.1 The 8 keys for the operation .....................................................................6 2.2 The status messages in the second line of the DISPLAY .........................6 2.3 The acoustic signals.......................
APR300/400 5.4 The DATA MENU.................................................................................... 13 5.4.1 MEMORY SPACE......................................................................... 13 5.4.2 SHOW DATA ................................................................................ 14 5.4.3 SHOW TAG LIST .......................................................................... 14 5.4.4 USR TAG LIST............................................................................
APR300/400 1. Introduction The portable full-ISO APR readers from Agrident are so small - they fit even into a shirt pocket - they have a very handy design and are easy to operate even under worse conditions. The readers are compatible to the ISO standard 11785 and read FDX-B and HDX. Tags with the widely used chip type H4102 can be read as well. The two HOTKEYES can be programmed individually and combined with a special action.
APR300/400 2. BASIC operation of APR readers 2.1 • • • • • • • • ON/OFF - Switch power on/off HOTKEY A Starts a READ and or additional functions HOTKEY B Starts a READ and or additional functions F – Switch into MENU Modus C – In MENU Modus one level up RETURN Conformation of changes in the MENU Modus and one level down Å - SCROLL up Move or Value higher Æ - SCROLL down Move or Value lower 2.2 • • • • • 07.06.
APR300/400 3. Operating the APR Before starting operation of the APR reader, the batteries being supplied separately have to be put in the battery case. In case that you would like to use other types of batteries, resp. rechargeable batteries, please read chapter 5.3.8 POWER MANAGER to set the battery type. Caution! An other battery type than it is chosen in the selection list, might cause harm to the reader. 3.
APR300/400 4. DISPLAY and SAVE of an ID{ XE "Save mode" } 4.1 Standard mode without ACTION CODE{ XE "Save without AC" } The ID will be displayed in the upper line. In SAVE MODE = ASK, in the second line SAVE Y/N will be displayed. 980 123456789012 SAVE? YES Save with RETURN, reject with “C” or a new reading.
APR300/400 4.6 Modus DISPLAY ANIMAL ID{ XE "Animal ID" } Shows an alphanumeric ALIAS as ANIMAL ID that is connected with the TAG ID in the link list. CHARLIE 22 Saved 5. The SETUP of the APR{ XE "Main menu" } By pressing Key F the APR change to the MAIN MENU. The Options of the main menu are: Æ SETUP OPERATION DATA SETUP contains all settings for the READER that is valid for both HOTKEYS. OPERATION has all the functions that could be programmed individually for each HOTKEY.
APR300/400 5.2.2 HOTKEY A and HOTKEY B{ XE "HOTKEY" } Determine which HOTKEY (A or B) will be programmed. The Submenus are only valid for the chosen HOTKEY. • HOTKEY has the following options o MODE o AC CODE o SAVE MODE • MODE appoints how the Action Code is combined with the ID number o No Action Code, no Action Code will be shown or requested. o AC ASK, after reading an ID, the reader asks for an ACTION CODE that can be selected by the SCROLL keys and confirmed with ENTER.
APR300/400 TRANSPONDER has the following options for choosing the transponder type, that should be read HDX FDX H4002 HDXFDX HDX FDX - H4002 HDX- H4002 - FDX - H4002 Choose by SCROLL keys and confirm by RETURN. READ LENGHT Determines how many (xx) seconds the reader tries to read a transponder. Read Length = XX Seconds Choose by SCROLL keys and confirm by RETURN. WIRELESS synchronisation improves the reading in an environment with other stationary ISO readers.
APR300/400 • LIGHT OPTION -> ON AT EXT POWER OFF AT EXT POWER If LIGHT is switched ON/OFF when the APR is powered externally. • CONTRAST -> Contrast = X Choose from 1 to 5 with SCROLL keys and confirm by RETURN. • BRIGHTNESS as CONTRAST • POWER OFF -> POWER OFF XX SECONDS Choose XX from 3 to 20 by SCROLL keys and confirm by RETURN. 5.3.5 DISPLAY FORMAT{ XE "Display format" } Consist of all commands that determine how a transponder ID is displayed and saved.
APR300/400 5.3.6 TIME and DATE{ XE "Time and date" } Offer different options to set time and date. -> SET TIME TIME FORMAT SET DATE DATE FORMAT SET TIME, change value by SCROLL, confirm by RETURN. TIME FORMAT, could be chosen between 12 or 24 h. SET DATE, change value by SCROLL, confirm by RETURN. DATE FORMAT, could be chosen between dd.mm.yy and mm.dd.yy. 5.3.7 VOLUME of Acoustic Signals{ XE "Volume" } Change value 0 to 15 by SCROLL confirm by RETURN. 5.3.
APR300/400 5.4.2 SHOW DATA{ XE "Show Data" } Display the data in the memory. Move with the SCROLL keys through the data. When you choose a particular data with RETURN it switches into DATA VIEW MODUS. SHOW DATA ZX 980 123456789012 The complete data can be displayed by scrolling with the SCROLL keys through the lines. ZX is the number of the data line. AC is the number of the Action Code. HDX, FDXB or 4002 are the transponder types HDX, FDX-B or H4002. 5.4.
APR300/400 5.4.10 LINK LIST SEND{ XE "Send link list to PC" } Sends the content of the link list to a PC, if you already have downloaded one into the APR. 6.
APR300/400 7. Technical Data{ XE "Technical data" } Frequency 134,2 kHz Transponder types HDX compatible (ISO 11784/5) FDX-B compatible (ISO 11784/5) H4002 compatible (optional) Reading range: Approx. 15 cm with HDX transponder 30 mm Approx.
APR300/400 8. Safety and care The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper use or use not consistent with that described in these operating instructions. • The APR Reader contains no parts that can be repaired by the user. For this reason the Reader Electronic may only be repaired by authorised customer service personnel. • In both operation and storage of the reader please secure to comply with the environment conditions specified in the technical data.
APR300/400 9. Regulatory notices Regulatory notices for Europe: Hereby, Agrident GmbH declares that this equipment - if used according to the instructions is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RTTE Directive 1999/5/ EC.
APR300/400 INDEX Acoustic signals...................................................................................................... 6 Animal ID ................................................................................................................. 9 Clear data............................................................................................................. 14 Clear list ...............................................................................................................
