Connecting Allflex EID reader to a PC for collecting data in a spreadsheet

Connecting Allflex AWR300, APR250, and APR650 to a PC for Spreadsheet Data Collection

This article provides step-by-step instructions for connecting your Allflex EID reader to a Windows PC to scan tags directly into a spreadsheet.

Note: These directions do not work with Mac computers.

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1. Configure the EID Reader

1. Turn on the EID reader.
2. Press Menu > Setup > Interface Setup > Bluetooth.
3. Set BT Profile to HID and press the green button to save.
4. Set Bluetooth Mode to Slave and press the green button to save.
5. Exit the menu.

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2. Pair the EID Reader with the PC

1. Turn on your Windows PC.
2. Open Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
3. Make sure the Allflex EID reader is powered on.
4. Click Add device.
5. Select Bluetooth and wait for your EID reader to appear.
6. When prompted for a pairing code, click Pair on both the PC and the EID reader.

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3. Scan Tags into a Spreadsheet

1. Open your spreadsheet application (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
2. Click on the cell where you want the EID number to appear.
3. Scan a tag with the EID reader — the tag number will populate in the selected cell.

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4. (Optional) Format the Column

EID tag numbers may appear in scientific notation. To fix this:

1. Right-click the column heading (e.g., A, B, C).
2. Select Format Cells.
3. Choose Number and set Decimal Places to 0.
4. Click OK.