Inateck BCST-40 2D Bluetooth 5.0 Portable Barcode Scanner with 30m Transmission User Guide

User Guide

2D Barcode Scanner BCST-40

Functions Setup

(Note: the barcode “*” is the default setting of BCST-40)

1. How to Power on/off

When using BSCT-40 to scan the barcode, please focus the red light on the barcode to scan. The red light is to help the user to aim at the bar code; The white light is to help the user to scan barcodes under the condition of insufficient light.

1. To power on the barcode scanner, press the scanning button for 3 seconds and wait until the scanner beeps twice and the indicator flashes green.
2. To power off the barcode scanner, press the scanning button for 3 seconds and wait until the scanner beeps twice.
3. By default, the barcode scanner enters sleep mode after 10 minutes in idle status. This time setting can be altered by scanning the corresponding barcode.

2. How to Connect with Other Device

Bluetooth HID Mode

Bluetooth HID mode is the default mode. If you want to use this mode, please scan “Enter Setup”-“Bluetooth HID Mode”-“Save and Exit” barcode in turn.

Enter Setup

Bluetooth HID Mode               Save and Exit

If you want to connect the BCST-40 with another phone or laptop, please scan the barcodes “Enter Setup”-“One to One/ Many Pairing”. Open the Bluetooth on the phone/laptop, search BCST-40, and then have them paired.

One to One/Many

Note:

Under Bluetooth HID mode, the virtual keyboard will be automatically hidden when connecting the BCST-40 with a phone.

1. If you are on an iOS device, long press the scanning button for 1 second to pop out the virtual keyboard. To hide it, long press the scanning button for another 1 second.
2. If you are on an Android device, please follow the steps below to reactivate the virtual keyboard:
   a. Turn on the”Settings”app on your Android device;
   b. Select a language and input method. Follow the steps below according to the Android version you’re using.
   Android 7.0 and Higher: Select physical keyboard – show virtual keyboard in turn
   Android 6.0 and Lower: Select current keyboard-hardware (show input method) in turn.

USB Mode

When connecting the barcode scanner to a computer via USB cable, the BCST-40 will prioritize using the USB data transmission. The barcode scanner will let out two or more long high-pitched beeps to remind that the USB is under configuration. You can use the barcode scanner after the beep stops.

3. Language Settings

English (default setting)          German

Japanese                        French

Italian                             Spanish

Note: BCST-40 should set up the language in accordance with the PC language, otherwise error may occur.

4. Inventory Mode

Users may use inventory mode to keep the scanned barcodes in the cache of Inateck BCST-40 and upload them to a computer in batches. Under inventory mode users are not restricted to the time or location when uploading data. Of course, history data can be cleared in the cache. More details about inventory mode are as below.

Note:

You don’t have to “enter setup” or “save and exit” when read the 5 barcodes below. Simply scan the barcodes to enjoy the functions.

1. Scan the barcode to enter Inventory Mode

Inventory Mode

2. Scan the barcode to return to Common Mode

(*) Return to Common Mode

3. Scan the barcode to clear data in cache (for Inventory Mode only).

Clear Data in Cache (for Inventory Mode only)

4. Scan the barcode to upload data from the cache (for Inventory Mode only)

Data Upload (for Inventory Mode only)

5. Scan the barcode to upload the number of scanned barcodes (for Inventory Mode only).

Upload the Number of scanned barcodes (for Inventory Mode only)

5. To keep frequently used settings, please scan Enter Setup

-corresponding setting barcode – Exit with Save.

Enter Set up

Save and Exit

Output Residual Battery

Factory Reset                Manual scanning mode

(*) Enable Auto-sleep Mode        Disable Auto-sleep Mode

Mute            Turn off the vibration notification

Setting for prefix         Setting for Suffix

6. Parameters

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, GS1 128, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, QRCode, PDF-417, Aztec Code, Maxi Code, Data Matrix, Han Xin Code
Resolution| ≥5mil
Scan Method| Auto/Manual
Lowest Contrast| 25%
Decoding Angle| Turning Angle 30°, Elevation Angle 75°, Deflection Angle 80°
Bluetooth Version| Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Communication Frequency| 2.402GHz~2.480GHz
Bluetooth Transmission Power| 4dbm

7. Status indication

LED Indication

Buzzer Indication

Cache is full, Barcode not stored, Invalid scanning
Two or More Long High Beeps (800ms)| USB being configured
Three Cord Sound (Volume from Low to High)| Enter setting mode (blue light lit)  Exit setting mode (blue light off)
Three Cord Sound (Volume from High to Low)| Bluetooth connected
Two Short Beeps (Same Volume)| Bluetooth disconnected
Two Short Beeps (Volume From Low to High)| Correct setting
Two Short Beeps (Volume from High to Low)| BCST-40 disconnected from laptop/phone

8. Packing list

1 X Inateck BCST-40
1 X USB Cable
1 X Lanyard
1 X User Guide
1 X Function Settings Card

FCC Note

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Users, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.

This equipment complies with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co- located or conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Service Center

Europe
F&M Technology GmbH
Tel: +49 341 5199 8410 (Working day 8 AM – 4 PM CET)
Fax: +49 341 5199 8413
Address: Fraunhoferstraf3e 7, 04178 Leipzig, Deutschland

North America
Inateck Technology Inc.
Tel: +1 (909) 698 7018 (Working day 9 AM – 5 PM PST)
Address: 2078 Francis St., Unit 14-02, Ontario, CA 91761, USA

Importer/Responsible Person:

Europe
F&M Technology GmbH
FraunhoferstraGe 7, 04178 Leipzig, Deutschland
Tel: +49 341 5199 8410

UK
Inateck Technology (UK) Ltd.
95 High Street, Office B, Great Missenden, United Kingdom,
HP16 OAL
Tel: +44 20 3239 9869

Manufacturer
Shenzhen Licheng Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: Suite 2507, Block 11 in Tian An Cloud Park, Bantian
Street, Longgang District Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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