Allflex AWR250 Reader Quick Start Guide
The Allflex AWR250 Stick Reader is a high-quality, economical, yet powerful solution for quickly and reliably reading large numbers of animals' EID tags and managing animal events. It provides outstanding reading performance, long-lasting batteries, robust design, unique data collection features, and extended connectivity options.
What is in the Box
The package includes:
- USB-A Magnetic-Connector Cable
- AWR250 Reader device
Introducing Allflex Connect
Allflex Connect is a universal mobile app designed to connect your EID readers with an on-farm management platform, external identification systems, and the Allflex cloud. With Allflex Connect, you can create and edit customized animal cards and lists, share records with your herd management system, upload data to the cloud for actionable insights, connect your reader to your mobile via Bluetooth, and keep your readers up to date with regular firmware updates.
Downloading the App and pairing it with your reader before first use is recommended. To download, please visit Google Play or the Apple Store.
Getting Started
Battery Charge
The device should be fully charged before the first use. Use the provided Magnetic-USB power source. The magnetized connectors will automatically align. Do not force the connection. Charging is complete when no bars are flashing. Disconnect by pulling the connector away from the device. The battery info will show the percentage of the battery and an estimation of operating time.
Example: Battery info: 57%, Expected battery life: 12h (4h 0m Read mode)
Initial Configuration
Set Language:
The default display language is English. To change it, navigate to Menu >> Setup >> Display >> Set Language. You can select your preferred language by pressing ENTER. Up to 29 custom languages can be uploaded; contact your local distributor for details.
Example Languages: English (Default), Deutsch / German, Francais / French
Set Read mode:
The default mode is 'Single Read' (one scan per animal). 'Continuous mode' enables batch reading. The 'Auto' setting starts a Single Read on a short press of ENTER and Continuous Read with a long press (> one second).
Example Modes: Single Read, Continuous Read, Auto
Device Properties
- Multi-Color Status Led: Located at the top of the reader, indicates the read status of the tag. Colors change according to charging status when the display is switched off. Flashing indicates charging, Solid indicates fully charged.
- Blue Status Led: Indicates connection status when the display is switched off. Flashing every 3 seconds means SD Card Mode. Flashing once a second means Suspend Mode (CDC).
- Easily Controlled Ergonomic Keypad: Features a directional pad with an ENTER key and two soft keys for multiple functions.
- A Large 2.4" Color Display: Provides clear visual feedback.
- Magnetic UBS Connector: For charging and data transfer.
Display
The display shows:
- Battery Status Indicator: Approximate battery level, battery faults, and Bluetooth connection status.
- USB connection: Indicates when the reader is connected via USB.
- Clock: Displays time in 24-hour format.
The main screen shows 'Press [arrow-right] to read' and the current group status (e.g., 'no active group'). Buttons include 'Menu' and 'New Group'.
Soft Keys: Perform various functions depending on the screen display.
Keypad
The keypad includes:
- Left Soft-Key
- Power On/ ENTER Key
- Right Soft-Key
- Direction Keys: For navigation, scrolling, and character selection.
Note: Press the down button key for >2 seconds to switch off the device.
Quick Reading Steps
Best Orientation
Ensure the reader is oriented correctly for optimal scanning. Avoid non-recommended orientations.
Explanation: While a reader scans an EID tag, it creates an electromagnetic field that determines the range and best orientation for a successful reading.
Reading EID Tags:
- Press [arrow-right] to Read.
- Scan the EID tag near the field lines of the reader.
- The device's RGB LED will turn on, along with signalization motors (sound and vibration).
- LED Indicators:
- Flashing slowly: RF is activated, ready to read tags.
- Flashing fast: Tag was successfully read.
- Flashing fast (repeatedly): Tag has been read repeatedly (duplicate).
- The tag information (e.g., '980 0001010178') will be shown on the display screen upon successful read.
- A 'No Tags' message will appear if the reading fails.
Assigning Tags:
- At the home display, press the 'New Group' button.
- Insert Group Name using the direction keys to navigate letters, numbers, or symbols.
- Press 'close' to exit the keyboard and confirm the name by pressing ENTER.
- To assign tags to the group, enter the group and start reading.
Note: After 10,000 records within one group, the device will prompt the user to create a new group.
For more information
Visit: www.allflex.global/allflex-awr250-stick-reader/
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease in animals. For diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease in animals, consult your veterinarian. The accuracy of the data collected and presented through this product is not intended to match that of medical devices or scientific measurement devices.
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