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09/03/18 

 

 

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AWL200 User Manual

 

 

3 

Reader Hardware 

This chapter describes the AWL200 hardware including all accessories. 
 
 

3.1 

Parts of the AWL200 

The AWL200 stick reader is 65 centimeters long and has a weight of only 650 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 handle. The Reader can be controlled with seven ergonomic 
keys below the display. 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

The AWL200 is using a 3,7V Lithium-Ion battery with a capacity of 3.400mAh, which is located in 
the handle. It is not replaceable in the field. The battery can be exchanged by authorized technical 
staff only, in case it has reached its end of life. 
 

 

 

3.2 

Accessories 

 
The AWL200 comes with a standard USB-A to Mini-USB cable. 
 

 

 
 
The  USB-A  plug  can  be  connected  to  any  USB-port  of  a  computer.  Please    note  that  it  is 
necessary to install the appropriate USB driver first. It is strongly recommended only to use the 
USB cable provided by Agrident. There are also poor-quality cables on the market that could have 
negative impacts on the charging and communication process.  

 

 

Mini-USB connector 

 

7 keys for easily 
controlling the Reader 

 

Large 320x240 dots 
color TFT display 

 

Blue status LED 

 

Multicolor 
status LED 

 

Summary of Contents for AWL200

Page 1: ...Agrident GmbH Steinklippenstr 10 D 30890 Barsinghausen Phone 49 5105 582573 10 Fax 49 5105 582573 17 AWL200 User Manual F i r m w a r e v 1 0 5 a n d h i g h e r V09 03 18 ...

Page 2: ...ic 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 March 2018 Agrident GmbH Steinklippenstr 10 30890 Barsinghausen Germany Phone 49 0 51 05 582573 10 Fax 49 0 51 05 582573 17 E Mail mail agride...

Page 3: ...oth status 10 4 1 2 3 USB status 10 4 2 The status LEDs above the display 11 4 3 Using the keyboard 12 5 Operating states 13 6 Reading Transponders 14 7 Menu items 17 7 1 Menu structure 18 7 2 New Group 20 7 3 Tasks 21 7 4 Data 23 7 4 1 Show Data 23 7 4 2 Clear data 24 7 4 2 1 Clear Groups 25 7 4 2 2 Clear Task Data 25 7 4 3 Memory Info 25 7 5 Print 26 7 5 1 Print Last Group 26 7 5 2 Select Group ...

Page 4: ...2 2 Set Switch Off Time 32 7 6 2 3 Set Display Colors 32 7 6 2 4 Set Language 33 7 6 3 Interface Setup 33 7 6 3 1 Setup Scale 33 7 6 3 2 Setup Printer 34 7 6 3 3 Bluetooth 34 7 6 4 Configuration 38 7 6 4 1 Set Factory Configuration 38 7 6 5 Device Info 38 7 6 5 1 Show Battery Info 39 7 6 5 2 Show Firmware Info 39 7 6 5 3 Show Hardware Info 39 8 Battery precautions 40 9 Safety and care 41 10 Warran...

Page 5: ...ow 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 i...

Page 6: ...00mAh which is located in the handle It is not replaceable in the field The battery can be exchanged by authorized technical staff only in case it has reached its end of life 3 2 Accessories The AWL200 comes with a standard USB A to Mini USB cable The USB A plug can be connected to any USB port of a computer Please note that it is necessary to install the appropriate USB driver first It is strongl...

Page 7: ...ptional USB power supply APS500 The optional car charger ACC500 allows charging of the AWL200 from a cigarette lighter socket APS500 p n 3011 ACC500 p n 4043 3 3 Connecting the USB cable The AWL200 uses a Mini USB socket with an additional protection cap Before the socket is accessible please remove the cap by turning it anti clockwise Attach the Mini USB connector of the cable to the Mini USB soc...

Page 8: ...ximate battery level In this example the battery is fully charged It would also display possible faults concerning the battery in case charging is not possible In the screenshot above the only active connection is USB The reader would also indicate a Bluetooth connection in this area The soft keys have different meanings depending on the current operation In the home screen the left soft key is us...

Page 9: ...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 t...

Page 10: ...etooth init This symbol is displayed when the Bluetooth module is currently booting being configured or a Firmware update is in progress 4 1 2 3 USB status The USB status is shown in the middle at the top of the display When the AWL200 is connected to the USB port of a computer the white USB symbol is shown In case the AWL200 is connected to an USB power supply instead of a computers USB port the ...

Page 11: ... Interval Meaning Flashing every second for 10ms Battery is being charged Solid Battery is fully charged The multicolor LEDs are only used when the AWL200 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 The blue LED on the right side is only used when the displa...

Page 12: ... 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 AWL200 Starts a reading attempt from the home screen Enters menu items and confirms selections there Moves to the next field in Task Mode No function in ho...

Page 13: ... 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 AWL200 After the configurable switch off time default 60 seconds has elapsed the reader enters suspend 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 i...

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Page 16: ...s information about the EID VID if available Date and Time of reading and the Alert text if there is one for this tag If or 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 an alert is present for the transponder just read the alert tex...

Page 17: ...e Task Mode is another operating mode of the AWL200 that allows the collection of comprehensive data For further information about this operating mode please contact your local distributor For the navigation through the AWL200 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 ...

Page 18: ...ct Task Clear All Task Data Memory Info Print Print Last Group Select Group Print All Groups Print Barcode Setup Printer 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 Search BT printer Setup Reader Settings Animal Counter ...

Page 19: ...splay Colors Black White Set language depends on uploaded languages Interface Setup Setup Scale Set Scale Type 1 Tell 2 Iconix FX15 3 TruTest XR3000 4 BWT BW S JD II 5 Gallagher 6 Dini Argeo DFWLB 7 Te Pari Scale Setup Printer same as setup printer on the previous page Bluetooth Set Bluetooth Mode Master Mode Slave Mode Bluetooth OFF Start BT Inquiry BT Device History Set BT Profile SPP HID BLE HI...

Page 20: ...ers numbers or symbols and paste the desired character into the group name by using the key By pressing the left soft key the keyboard content 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 r...

Page 21: ...ssible remaining records maximum 10 000 per Task Choose another Task Select a different Task definition Browse Task Data View the collected records only possible if allowed per definition same for editing Task data 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 keys and sel...

Page 22: ...he right soft key DELETE and the reading process can be started again This example shows a Speed Loop In this case there is nothing to enter but the RFID reader is activated and 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 Contro...

Page 23: ...ithin 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 recor...

Page 24: ... is possible to delete collected data on the AWL200 There are different options for erasing data also depending on the way they have been collected in As already explained earlier in this manual 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 c...

Page 25: ...he 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 7 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 and how many Task definitions have been uploaded It does not show how many records a...

Page 26: ...er does not need to select a different Bluetooth device just for printing 7 5 1 Print Last Group Once selected the AWL200 tries to connect to the configured printer If connected this connection 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 prin...

Page 27: ... menu So all the additional options are only software configurable For example AgriLink can be used for configuring all possible printer options 7 5 5 1 Set Printer Type The AWL200 Firmware supports several different printer types like the Able Systems AP1300 the Datamax O Neil Apex series former Extech Apex the Zebra QL series and QLn series and the Martel MCP 1880 7880 The type Generic Line Prin...

Page 28: ...ames Very often the BD address can be found somewhere on a label of a Bluetooth 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 AWL200 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 7 6 Setup The AWL20...

Page 29: ...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 7 6 1 2 Set Read Mode Per factory defaults the AWL200 is configured to Single Read This means that RFID is activated until a transponder has been detected ...

Page 30: ...firm with Select the correct output format via or and confirm with 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 format is quite common and also accepted by most weighing indicators on the market A detailed explanation of the AWL200 output formats can be found in the ...

Page 31: ...t possible performance for wirelessly synchronized mobile readers 7 6 1 5 Volume Vibrator The AWL200 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 in the...

Page 32: ...Switch Off Time determines after which period of no action the AWL200 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 operating time Modify the Switch Off Time Apply the new setting 7 6 2 3 Set Display Colors Depending on the light conditions it ...

Page 33: ...ed here as well 7 6 3 1 Setup Scale The AWL200 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 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 th...

Page 34: ...n BT Inquiry The Bluetooth Mode determines if the AWL200 should initiate the connection to another device Master Mode or if other devices should be able to connect to the AWL200 Per default Bluetooth is not activated OFF so it must be switched on first Then you have to decide whether the AWL200 should be the device initiating the connection Master or the other device Slave Select the desired Bluet...

Page 35: ...help to identify the correct device quickly Choose a device from the list and select it by pressing The AWL200 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 AWL200 In order to prevent unnecessary scans when switching from on...

Page 36: ...y established after a transponder 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 keys and confirm with The AWL200 itself does not need a passkey However if other Bluetooth de...

Page 37: ...us Connection Status here tries to connect to remote device In this case the AWL200 is connected to the remote device When the connection would drop the reader would try to reconnect to the configured Bluetooth partner until successful This is done automatically Here the AWL200 is configured to be the Bluetooth Slave It is discoverable by other devices and it is connectable The reader will not try...

Page 38: ...tory default values This might be useful if particular settings have been changed and the AWL200 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 7 6 5 Device Info The menu Device Info includes items showing information about the current battery status the AWL200 firmware ...

Page 39: ...vated in this example this is also included into the calculations So the shown expected 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 7 6 5 2 Show Firmware Info The item Show Firmware Info displays the readers firmware version plus some additional information like build date and bootloade...

Page 40: ... 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 hi...

Page 41: ...ng 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 wh...

Page 42: ...ons exist in particular when 1 Damage is attributable to improper use of the device to an incorrect connection or incorrect 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 da...

Page 43: ...3 of 43 AWL200 User Manual 12 Trouble shooting For any problem please contact us Agrident GmbH Steinklippenstr 10 30890 Barsinghausen Germany Telephone 49 5105 582573 10 FAX 49 5105 582573 17 Mail support agrident com ...

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