Connect an Allflex Scanner

Question: How do I connect my Allflex AWR300 or APR600 scanner to an Android device?

Answer: Use the steps below to connect your Allflex AWR300 or APR600 scanner to an Android device.

If you purchased your Allflex scanner from VAS, follow the steps below to connect it to the Pocket CowCard app on your Android device.

Check the back of your scanner to confirm if it was purchased from VAS. All scanners purchased from VAS have VAS Scan the QR code stickers.

TIP: Although these pairing instructions apply to both the Allflex AWR300 or APR600 scanner models, images shown are from the AWR300. Expand the sections below to learn more:
  • Before you connect the Allflex AWR300 RFID scanner or Allflex APR600 RFID scanner, download the latest firmware from the Allflex website.
  • If you purchased the scanner from a third party, verify with the seller that the scanner has all of the necessary configuration files installed before you continue.
  • The display is not a touchscreen; options are selected using the Arrow buttons.

  • To confirm a selection, you must press the Enter button . To confirm options highlighted in orange or blue, press the Red or Blue button instead.
  1. Power on the scanner.
  2. Press the red button in the bottom half of the display to open the Menu.

  3. Using the arrow buttons, select Setup and press the Enter button .

  4. Select Interface Setup and press the Enter button .

  5. Select Bluetooth and press the Enter button .

  6. Select Set Bluetooth Mode and Enter button

  7. Set the Bluetooth mode for your device type.
    1. Select Slave Mode and press the Enter button .

    2. Select Set BT Profile and press the Enter button .

    3. Select SPP and press the Enter button .

  8. Press the blue button to Exit setup.

  9. Press the Enter button to begin scanning.
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