Connecting the AWR250 Scanning Wand to Agrinous with iPhone or Android

On the AWR250 scanner navigate to:
Step 1—

Menu → Setup → Interface Setup → Bluetooth → Set Bluetooth Mode

Select:Slave Mode

Step 2 — Configure the Scanner to Act as a Keyboard

Navigate to:

Menu → Setup → Interface Setup → Bluetooth → Set BT Profile

Select:HID

Important:
Do NOT select HID Smart or BLE modes.

 Step 3  — Navigate to Menu → Setup →   Reader Settings   → Set Online Mode   → Set Output Format  → Select NLIS

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Pair the Scanner to an iPhone or Android device

 Step 4 — Open Bluetooth Settings

On the device: Settings  →Bluetooth →  ON

Step 5— Pair the Scanner

Wait for the scanner to appear in the device list

The scanner name will display as:

• AWR250_xxxxx

Where xxxxx represents the last 5 characters of the scanners serial number.

Tap the scanner name to pair

Confirm the Bluetooth pairing code if prompted

Optional Recommendation — Increase Auto Shut-Down Time on device (sleep Mode)
Each time the device goes to sleep you will need to reconnect the Bluetooth. 

To prevent the device from switching off too quickly:

Navigate to:

Menu → Setup → Display → Set Switch Off Time

Adjust the shut-down timer to a longer duration.

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Step 6 — Confirm Connection

When connected successfully:

• The Bluetooth icon on the scanner
  (top middle of the screen)
  will turn green

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Important Connection Information

In HID keyboard mode, the Bluetooth connection is managed by the iPhone or iPad operating system — not by the AgriNous app.

If the connection drops:

Return to:

1. • Settings → Bluetooth
   
   Tap the scanner to reconnect

Step 7 — Open the AgriNous App

Launch the AgriNous app and open your normal scanning screen.
Sale Lot  →  3 dots  →  Scan

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Step 8 — Select Manual Mode

In the top left corner:

Select:

• Manual

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Step 9 — Activate the Input Box

Tap inside the text field labelled:

• “Type or paste EIDs below”

Ensure a flashing cursor is visible.

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Start Scanning

When the scanner detects an EID:

• The EID will automatically type into the text box
• The scanner behaves exactly like a Bluetooth keyboard
  If the scan 

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Optional Recommendation — Increase Auto Shut-Down Time on device (sleep Mode)
Each time the device goes to sleep you will need to reconnect the Bluetooth. 

To prevent the device from switching off too quickly:

Navigate to:

Menu → Setup → Display → Set Switch Off Time

Adjust the shut-down timer to a longer duration as required.