Inateck BCST-53 User manual

BCST-53

BCST-53 2D Barcode Scanner

Instruction Manual

 
 
Content 
 
Notes ..............................................................................................................................1
Product Overview ...........................................................................................................2
Product Specification..............................................................................................................2
How to Set up the Scanner..............................................................................................5
Basic Settings..................................................................................................................6
System Setting........................................................................................................................6
Keyboard Setting....................................................................................................................6
Write to Custom Defaults .......................................................................................................7
Restore Factory Setting...........................................................................................................8
Reveal Software Version Number...........................................................................................8
Data Transmission Speed........................................................................................................9
Illuminative Light Control .....................................................................................................10 
Navigation Light Control.......................................................................................................10 
Navigation Light Flashes.......................................................................................................10 
Volume Control ....................................................................................................................11 
Scanning Mode.....................................................................................................................11 
Auto Red Light Shut off Mode........................................................................................................ 11 
Consecutive Scanning Mode.......................................................................................................... 12 
Manual Scanning Mode................................................................................................................. 13 
Hands-free Scanning Mode............................................................................................................ 14 
Connection....................................................................................................................15 
Wired USB Mode..................................................................................................................15 
Barcode Settings........................................................................................................... 16 
Codabar................................................................................................................................16 

 
 
Enable/Disable Codabar ................................................................................................................ 16 
Transmit START/STOP Characters.................................................................................................... 16 
Code 11 ................................................................................................................................16 
Enable/Disable Code 11................................................................................................................. 16 
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 17 
Code 128 ..............................................................................................................................18 
Enable/Disable Code 128............................................................................................................... 18 
GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 ) ...............................................................................................18 
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 ) ................................................................................ 18 
USPS and FedEx Barcode ......................................................................................................18 
Enable/Disable USPS and FedEx Barcode........................................................................................ 18 
Code 39 ................................................................................................................................19 
Enable/Disable Code 39................................................................................................................. 19 
Transmit START/STOP Character..................................................................................................... 19 
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 19 
ASCII Code Recognition Range Setting............................................................................................ 20 
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).....................................................................................20 
Enable/Disable Code 39 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) ......................................................... 20 
Code 32 ................................................................................................................................21 
Enable/Disable Code 32................................................................................................................. 21 
Code 93 ................................................................................................................................21 
Enable/Disable Code 93................................................................................................................. 21 
EAN-8...................................................................................................................................21 
Enable/Disable EAN-8.................................................................................................................... 21 
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 22 
EAN-13 .................................................................................................................................22 
Enable/Disable EAN-13.................................................................................................................. 22 
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 22 
ISBN......................................................................................................................................22 

 
 
Convert EAN-13 into ISBN.............................................................................................................. 22 
Convert EAN-13 into ISSN .............................................................................................................. 23 
MSI.......................................................................................................................................23 
Enable/Disable MSI ....................................................................................................................... 23 
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 24 
UPC-A...................................................................................................................................25 
Enable/Disable UPC-A.................................................................................................................... 25 
UPC-A Outputs 0 ........................................................................................................................... 25 
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 25 
UPC-A Number System Digit .......................................................................................................... 26 
UPC-E....................................................................................................................................26 
Enable/Disable UPC-E.................................................................................................................... 26 
Enable/Disable UPC-E1.................................................................................................................. 26 
Enable/Disable Initial Digit of UPC-E.............................................................................................. 26 
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A................................................................................................................ 26 
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 27 
IATA 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................27 
Enable/Disable IATA 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................. 27 
Interleaved 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................27 
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 .................................................................................................. 27 
Matrix 2 of 5.........................................................................................................................28 
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5.......................................................................................................... 28 
Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5.........................................................................................28 
Enable/Disable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5........................................................................... 28 
GS1 DataBar .........................................................................................................................28 
Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar .......................................................................................................... 28 
Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar Composite......................................................................................... 28 
QR Code ...............................................................................................................................29 
Enable/Disable QR Code................................................................................................................ 29 

 
 
Normal/Inverted QR Code Recognition .......................................................................................... 29 
Data Matrix ..........................................................................................................................29 
Enable/Disable Data Matrix ........................................................................................................... 29 
Normal/Inverted Data Matrix Recognition...................................................................................... 30 
PDF 417 ................................................................................................................................30 
Enable/Disable PDF 417................................................................................................................. 30 
Aztec code............................................................................................................................31 
Enable/Disable Aztec Code ............................................................................................................ 31 
Maxi code.............................................................................................................................31 
Enable/Disable Maxi Code ............................................................................................................. 31 
Han Xin Code........................................................................................................................31 
Enable/Disable Han Xin Code......................................................................................................... 31 
Normal/Inverted Han Xin Code Recognition................................................................................... 31 
To Edit Data Format ......................................................................................................32 
Code ID.................................................................................................................................32 
Code ID List ................................................................................................................................... 32 
Code End Character Setting ..................................................................................................33 
Custom Code Prefix/Suffix Setting........................................................................................34 
Delete Characters on Output Result .....................................................................................35 
Upper/Lower Case Setting....................................................................................................36 
Additional Code....................................................................................................................37 
Caps Lock Control .................................................................................................................38 
Read Code with Specific Initial Characters Only....................................................................39 
Read 1D Inverted Barcode....................................................................................................40 
Hide Special Initial Character................................................................................................40 
Time Stamp Function............................................................................................................41 

Use of Shortcut Barcodes .....................................................................................................44

Settings of Data Coding Format............................................................................................44

Replace GS (^]) with Specific Character ................................................................................45

Appendix Ⅰ: Characters......................................................................................................47

Appendix Ⅱ: Independent Function Key.............................................................................54

Appendix Ⅲ: Function Key Combinations...........................................................................57

Notes

Safety Notes

Please do not dismantle the barcode scanner or place any foreign parts in it to

prevent short circuit or circuit damage.

Please do not leave the barcode scanner or battery near fire.

Maintenance Notes

Use a clean wet mop to wipe the outer shell of the barcode scanner.

Store the barcode scanner at the place that is dustless, dry, away from light and

strong magnetic area.

If any malfunctions happen, please record the situation, and contact our customer

service.

Product Overview

Product Specification

Physical Parameters

Model

BCST-53

Material

PC+TPU

Prompt Type

Buzzer, LED Indicator

Data Port

USB

Voltage

DC 5V

Performance Parameter

Applicable Barcodes

Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39,

Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5,

Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5, MSI, Code 11,

ISBN, ISSN, QRCodePDF-417, Aztec Code, Data Matrix,

GS1 128, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1

DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Composite

Resolution

≥5mil

Decode Speed

220 times/s

Scan Modes

Manual Scan, Continuous Scan, Auto-sensing Scan

Scanning Distance

4~40cm

Scanning Width

300mm @ 400mm

Decode Angles

Roll 360º, Pitch ±55º, Yaw ±55º

LED Indicator

Indicator Status

Explanations

Green LED flashes once

Successful scanning and data is uploaded

Blue LED is on

Under setup mode

Buzzer

Sounds

Explanations

One short high-note sound (100ms)

Successful scanning

Two or more long high-note sound

(800ms)

The USB is under configuration

Three-note chord

(volume from low to high)

Enter setup mode (blue LED lit)

Exit setup mode (blue LED off)

Two short sounds

(volume from low to high)

Indicate correct settings

Barcodes Supported

The barcode types supported by the BCST-53 can be found in the chart below. For

more details, please refer to the barcode type setting in Barcode Type Setting.

Barcodes Supported

Preset

Codabar

Enabled

Code 11

Disabled

Code 128

Enabled

GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128)

Disabled

USPS

Enabled

FedEx

Enabled

Code 39

Enabled

Code 32

Disabled

Code 93

Enabled

EAN-8

Enabled

EAN-13

Enabled

ISBN

Disabled

ISSN

Disabled

MSI

Disabled

UPC- A

Enabled

UPC- E

Enabled

2 of 5 barcodes

IATA 2 of 5

Disabled

Interleaved 2 of 5

Enabled

Matrix 2 of 5

Disabled

Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5

Disabled

QR Code

Enabled

PDF-417

Enabled

Aztec Code

Disabled

Maxi Code

Disabled

Data Matrix

Enabled

Han Xin Code

Disabled

GS1 DataBar、GS1 DataBar Expanded、GS1 DataBar

Limited

Enabled

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