Inateck BCST-20 User manual

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Instruction Manual

BCST-20

Barcode Scanner

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Safety Precaution

* DO NOT disassemble the scanner, or place foreign

matter into the scanner causing a short circuit or circuit

damage.

* DO NOT expose the scanner or battery to any flammable

sources.

Maintenances Precaution

* Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the body of the

scanner.

* If you find the scanner abnormal, write down the specific

scenario and consult the maintenance person.

Contents

IMPORTANT NOTICE........................................................................2

Safety Precaution........................................................................2

Maintenances Precaution............................................................2

Contents.............................................................................................3

Overview of BCST-20 Barcode Scanner............................................5

Features of the Scanner..............................................................5

Appearance.................................................................................5

Introduction of Key Function........................................................6

Specifications...............................................................................6

Correct Aiming.............................................................................7

Incorrect Aiming...........................................................................7

QUICK START....................................................................................7

Enter the Setting Mode................................................................9

Exit the Setting Mode with Save..................................................9

Exit the Setting Mode without Save.............................................9

Restore Factory Defaults...........................................................10

Check Software Version............................................................10

Save Custom Settings...............................................................11

Chapter 1 Features and Basic Setups.............................................12

1.1 Battery..................................................................................13

1.1.1 Mounting the battery(charging)...................................13

1.1.2 How to operate BCST-20 Barcode Scanner...............13

1.1.3 Auto Power Off............................................................13

1.2 Transmit Buffer.....................................................................14

1.2.1 Inventory Mode...........................................................16

1.3 LED Indicator.......................................................................17

1.4 Beeper.................................................................................17

1.4.1 Beeper Volume...........................................................18

1.5 Scan Modes.........................................................................19

1.5.1 Manual Mode..............................................................19

1.5.2 Continuous Mode........................................................20

1.5.3 Auto Power Off Mode..................................................21

1.5.4 Auto-induction Mode...................................................23

1.6 Symbologies Supported.......................................................24

1.7 USB Wired Data Transmission............................................24

1.8 Digit capacity Setting...........................................................25

Chapter 2 How to Connect with USB receiver.................................26

Chapter 3 Symbology Settings........................................................27

3.1 Codabar...............................................................................28

3.1.1 Start/Stop Transmission..............................................29

3.2 Code 25 : Industrial 25.........................................................30

3.3 Code 25 : Interleaved 25......................................................31

3.4 Code 25 : Matrix 25..............................................................32

3.5 Code 25 : Standard 25.........................................................33

3.6 Code 39................................................................................34

3.6.1 Start/Stop Transmission..............................................35

3.6.2 Checksum Verification.................................................36

3.6.3 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39......................................37

3.7 Code 93................................................................................38

3.8 Code 128..............................................................................39

3.9 EAN-8...................................................................................40

3.9.1 Convert to EAN-13......................................................40

3.9.2 Checksum Transmission.............................................41

3.10 EAN-13...............................................................................42

3.10.1 Convert to ISBN........................................................42

3.10.2 Checksum Transmission...........................................43

3.11 UPC-A.................................................................................44

3.11.1 Checksum Transmission...........................................44

3.12 UPC-E.................................................................................45

3.12.1 Checksum Transmission...........................................45

3.13 MSI......................................................................................46

3.14 Code 11...............................................................................47

Chapter 4 Defining Output Format...................................................48

4.1 Code ID.................................................................................48

4.2 Suffix Code of Barcode Settings...........................................49

Appendix I........................................................................................50

Overview of BCST-20 Barcode Scanner

Features of the Scanner

* Small size, portable.

* Supports three scan modes, including Continuous Mode, Manual

Mode, Auto-off Mode.

* Supports most popular barcode symbologies.

* User feedback via LED indicator and beeper

* The voice volume of scan barcode successfully could change via

setting barcode.

* Provides 256 KB memory for reserve buffer while 2.4Ghz

connection interruption, which can store up to 2600 scan barcodes.

* Programmable parameters include data output format, editing

format, symbologies, etc.

★Abundant decoding symbologies

★Whole body shockproof and drop resistant design

★Proprietary intellectual property rights

★Comfortable operating feel

★Button life up to 3 million times

★1500mAh large capacity lithium battery

★Long working hours

Appearance

Power

USB port

Bluetooth Wireless mode USB Wired mode

Scan Window

Introduction of Key Function

* Long press Scan button 3 seconds will turn on the BCST-20

scanner.

* Long press Scan button 3 seconds will turn off the BCST-20

scanner.

* Flip the Scan button can read the barcodes.

Specifications

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Material

Size

Color

Power supply

Weight

PERFORMANCE CHARACTRISTICS

Sensor

Decode Capability

Light Source(Laser)

Resolution

Nominal Working Distance

Decode Rate

Scan width

Decode mode

Scan mode

Print Contrast Minimum

Scan angles

Cylinder Horizontal Scan

Indication

Radio Range

Interfaces Supported

POWER

Voltage

Laser Safety

EMC

standby Current

Operating current

ABS+TPU

Length 167mm*Width 70mm* Height 85.5mm

White, Black

Built-in rechargeable lithium battery

150g(With battery)

2500 pixels

Codabar, Code 11, Code 93, MSI, Code 128,

UCC/EAN-128, Code 39, EAN-8, EAN-13,

UPC-A, ISBN, Industrial 25, Interleaved 25,

Standard 25, 2/5 Matrix

Laser LED 650+/-20nm

5mil

6~30cm

200 decodes per second

30mm=Scanner Window

Single-Line Aiming

Auto off mode / Manual mode

30%

Roll30¡ Pitch75¡ Yaw65¡

Diameter 35mm

Beeper, LED

10m Visual range

USB

DC 5V

Accord with national level two laser safety

standards

CE & FCC DOC Compliance

35mA

60mA

USER ENVIRONMENT

Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Operating Humidity

Storage Humidity

Drop Specifications

Accessories

0 to 50. ¡C / 32 to 122¡F

20-85% ( non-condensing )

Free fall of 1.5m air drop

USB receiver, USB data cable, Manual

Correct Aiming

Incorrect Aiming

QUICK START

The setting of the BCST-20 Barcode Scanner can be changed by

reading the setup barcodes contained in this manual. This section

describes the procedure of setting the BCST-20 Barcode Scanner

by reading the setup barcodes and provides some example for

demonstration.

Step 1: Turn on BCST-20 Barcode Scanner. It will response with a

long beep(high tone), it's LED shows red and with Intmt

twinkle.

Note: How the BCST-20 Barcode Scanner establishes a

connection with computer or other compatible device,

please refer to Chapter 2.

Step 2: Enter the Setting Mode. The BCST-20 Barcode Scanner

will response three beeps (tone descending from high to

low), and its LED indicator will flash purple.

Step 3: Read a Setup barcode. The BCST-20 Barcode Scanner

will response three beeps (tone ascending from low to

high), and its LED indicator will flash purple.

For Example:

Step 4: Exit the Setting Mode. The BCST-20 Barcode Scanner will

response three beeps (tone descending from high to low),

and its LED indicator will not flash purple and power off.

Note: When any setup error occurs, the BCST-20 Barcode

Scanner will respond with a long beep (low tone), and its

LED indicator will flash purple.

Steps of Setup

Enter Setup

Details (eg: Enable/Disable a Barcode)

Exit Setup

Enter Setup

Exit with Save

Enable Codabar

Enter the Setting Mode

For the scanner to enter the setting mode, you must have it read the

"Enter Setup" barcode, which will be located at the bottom of almost

every page of this manual.

The BCST-20 Barcode Scanner will respond with three beeps (tone

descending from high to low), and its LED indicator becomes purple

and go off quickly after reading the barcode.

For setting scanner parameters, see "Read a Setup Barcode" below.

Exit the Setting Mode with Save

For the scanner to exit the setting mode, you must have it read the

"Exit with Save" barcode, which will be located at the bottom of almost

every page of this manual.

Just like reading the "Enter Setup" barcode, the scanner will respond

with three beeps (tone ascending from low to high) after reading the

barcode.

Exit the Setting Mode without Save

If you want to exit the setting mode without saving any changes, you

must have the scanner read the "Exit without Save" barcode.

Just like reading the "Enter Setup" barcode, the scanner will respond

with three beeps (tone ascending from low to high) after reading the

barcode.

Enter Setup

Exit with Save

Exit without Save

Restore Factory Defaults

"Restore Factory Defaults" is a special barcode. The BCST-20

Barcode Scanner will respond with a short beep (high tone) after

reading this barcode. At this time, the scanner system could restore

factory defaults, and no need to read "Exit with Save" barcode again.

Note: Most of setting mode have restore factory defaults selection.

The factory default value for each setting is indicated by an asterisk

"*".

You could use this barcode at the following status:

1. The scanner doesn’t work. For example, it can not read barcodes.

2. You forget the settings what you did to the scanner before, and you

don't want to be affected by the settings when you use the scanner.

3. After using a function which is not to be used usually in the scanner.

Check Software Version

If you want to know the software version of BCST-20, should read the

‘Enter Setup’ and ‘Output Software Version’ barcode:

Checking the software version is done at the enter setup mode, so

after output the software version, need to read ‘Exit without Save’

barcode.

Restore Factory

Enter Setup

Output Software Version

Exit without Save

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