inateck BCST-54 Bluetooth 2D Barcode Scanner Instruction Manual

: September 3, 2022
: inateck

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BCST-54 Bluetooth 2D Barcode Scanner
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BCST-54 Bluetooth 2D Barcode Scanner

BCST-54
Bluetooth® 2D Barcode Scanner
Instruction Manual

Content
Notes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Product Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Product Specification ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 LED Indicator ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Buzzer ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Barcodes Supported ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 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 Reveal Battery Status ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Data Transmission Speed ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Auto Sleep ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Buffer Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Inventory Function ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 Illuminative Light Control …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Navigation Light Control …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Volume Control ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Vibration Alert ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Scanning Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15
Auto Red Light Shut off Mode …………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Consecutive Scanning Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………………16 Manual Scanning Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….17 Hands-free Scanning Mode …………………………………………………………………………………………………17 Connection ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18 Wireless Adapter Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Wireless Bluetooth Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Bluetooth SPP Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Bluetooth HID Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 Bluetooth GATT Mode …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24

Set Bluetooth Name …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 Wired USB Mode …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Barcode Settings …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….26 Codabar ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………26
Enable/Disable Codabar ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 Transmit START/STOP Characters ………………………………………………………………………………………26 Code 11 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 Enable/Disable Code 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….26 Checksum Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 Code 128 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28 Enable/Disable Code 128 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….28 GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 ) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..28 Enable/Disable GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 ) ………………………………………………………………..28 USPS and FedEx Barcode ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..28 Enable/Disable USPS and FedEx Barcode ……………………………………………………………………….. 28 Code 39 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 Enable/Disable Code 39 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….28 Transmit START/STOP Character ………………………………………………………………………………………..29 Checksum Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 ASCII Code Recognition Range Setting …………………………………………………………………………….29 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) ………………………………………………………………………………………….30 Enable/Disable Code 39 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) …………………………………….30 Code 32 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30 Enable/Disable Code 32 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….30 Code 93 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30 Enable/Disable Code 93 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….30 EAN-8 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31 Enable/Disable EAN-8 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31 Checksum Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 EAN-13 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 31 Enable/Disable EAN-13 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 31 Checksum Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 ISBN …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..32 Convert EAN-13 into ISBN ……………………………………………………………………………………………………32 Convert EAN-13 into ISSN …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32

MSI …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….32 Enable/Disable MSI ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32 Checksum Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33
UPC-A ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 Enable/Disable UPC-A …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 UPC-A Outputs 0 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………34 Checksum Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 UPC-A Number System Digit ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 34
UPC-E ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..35 Enable/Disable UPC-E …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..35 Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 35 Enable/Disable Initial Digit of UPC-E ………………………………………………………………………………..35 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ………………………………………………………………………………………………………35 Checksum Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35
IATA 2 of 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36 Enable/Disable IATA 2 of 5 …………………………………………………………………………………………………..36
Interleaved 2 of 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36 Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………36
Matrix 2 of 5 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….36 Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36
Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….36 Enable/Disable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5 …………………………………………………………. 36
GS1 DataBar …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37 Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar ……………………………………………………………………………………………….37 Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar Composite …………………………………………………………………………. 37
QR Code ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37 Enable/Disable QR Code ………………………………………………………………………………………………………37 Normal/Inverted QR Code Recognition ……………………………………………………………………………37
Data Matrix …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38 Enable/Disable Data Matrix …………………………………………………………………………………………………38 Normal/Inverted Data Matrix Recognition ………………………………………………………………………38
PDF 417 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39 Enable/Disable PDF 417 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….39
Aztec code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….39 Enable/Disable Aztec Code ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39

Maxi code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39 Enable/Disable Maxi Code …………………………………………………………………………………………………..39
Han Xin Code …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 39 Enable/Disable Han Xin Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 39
To Edit Data Format ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….40 Code ID …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….40 Code ID List ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 40 Code End Character Setting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41 Custom Code Prefix/Suffix Setting …………………………………………………………………………………………….42 Delete Characters on Output Result …………………………………………………………………………………………. 43 Upper/Lower Case Setting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..44 Additional Code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..44 Mode of Recognition Only for Barcodes with Additional Code …………………………………………..45 Separation Character …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….45 Caps Lock Control ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….46 Read Code with Specific Initial Characters Only ……………………………………………………………………..46 Read 1D Inverted Barcode ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 47 Hide Special Initial Character ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47 Use of Shortcut Barcodes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 48 Settings of Data Coding Format …………………………………………………………………………………………………49 Replace GS (^]) with Specific Character ……………………………………………………………………………………50
Appendix : Characters …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51 Appendix : Independent Function Key ………………………………………………………………………………………..58 Appendix : Function Key Combinations ………………………………………………………………………………………60

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.
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Product Overview

Product Specification

Model

BCST-54

Material

PC+TPU

Battery Capacity

2600mAh

Voltage

DC 5V

Memory

4 Mb

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,

Applicable Barcodes

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, AztecCode, Maxi Code, Data Matrix, Han

Xin Code

Decode Speed

200 times/s

Print Contrast

25%

Decode Angles

Roll 360ºPitch ±55ºYaw ±55º

Bluetooth Radio Frequency 2.402GHz – 2.480GHz
(Bluetooth Mode)

Bluetooth transmission rate 1Mbps
(Bluetooth Mode)

Wireless Radio Frequency (Wireless Adapter Mode)

2.402GHz~2.480GHz

Wireless transmission range 35m
(Wireless Adapter Mode)

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LED Indicator
Indicator Status Green LED flashes Green LED flashes once Blue LED flashes Blue LED flashes once Blue LED is on Yellow LED flashes
Red LED is on

Explanations Bluetooth reconnection Successful scanning and data is uploaded Bluetooth pairing Scan is successful and data is stored in buffer Under setup mode Battery is running short Under charging (Red LED goes off once the barcode scanner is fully charged)

Buzzer
Sounds One short high-note sound (100ms) One short high-note sound (20ms)
One long high-note sound (400ms)
Two or more long high-note sound (800ms) Three-note chord (volume from low to high) Three-note chord (volume from high to low) Two short sounds (same volume) Two short sounds (volume from low to high) Two short sounds (volume from high to low) Two long sounds (volume from high to medium) Two long sounds (volume from medium to high)

Explanations Successful scanning Data has been uploaded from buffer to computer/phone Wrong settings (under setup mode, blue LED lit) Failed Bluetooth pairing (ring only during pairing) The buffer is full, barcode is not stored, and the scan is invalid The USB is under configuration Enter setup mode (blue LED lit) Exit setup mode (blue LED off) Remind of Bluetooth connection The Bluetooth connection has stopped Indicate correct settings The BCST-54 has disconnected from a computer/phone The scanner has been powered on under wireless mode (with USB disconnected) The scanner has been powered off under wireless mode (with USB disconnected)

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Barcodes Supported

The barcode types supported by the BCST-54 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

IATA 2 of 5

Disabled

2 of 5 barcodes

Interleaved 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5

Enabled 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 ataBar Limited

Enabled

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How to Set up the Scanner

You may change the settings of BCST-54 barcode scanner by reading the setting barcode in this manual. The examples of settings for the BCST-54 scanner are as below. Note: If there is a (*) before a certain setting barcode in this manual, it indicates the factory

preset.

Steps

Operation

Toggle the switch to “ON” and short press the scan button to power on the 1
scanner.

Scan the barcode to enter setup mode.

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Enter Setup Read the setting barcode, such as:

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Enable Codabar

Read the barcode to exit setup

To clear a wrongly scanned setting

mode.

barcode, read the barcode below.

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Exit and Save

Exit without Save

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Enter Setup
Basic Settings
System Setting
The BCST-54 is compatible with Windows, Android, Mac OS, and iOS operating systems. The default compatible systems are Windows and Android. You may scan the barcodes below to set the operating system you want to work with.
Note: If you want to use the BCST-54 with an Android device, please use the Gboard input method, and set the scanner as “Windows/Android Mode” and the input keyboard as “American Keyboard”. The barcode scanner supports Gboard input method and will not be affected by the language setting of the Gboard input method.

(*) Windows/Android Mode
Keyboard Setting

Mac OS/iOS Mode

(*) US Keyboard

German Keyboard

French Keyboard

Spanish Keyboard

Italian Keyboard

UK Keyboard

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup

Japanese Keyboard (Roman Character)

Canadian Keyboard

Serbian Keyboard
Write to Custom Defaults
You may change factory defaults and customize some functions suitable for your own applications when using your scanner. You need to scan ‘Enter Setup’ ‘Function setup barcode you want to customize (e.g.: Output Code ID)’ “Write to Custom Defaults” in turn. If you have reconfigured the scanner and want to restore to its custom setting mode, you may scan the “Enter Setup” – “Restore to Custom Defaults” barcodes as below. The barcode scanner will exit the setup mode after restoring to custom defaults.

Write to Custom Defaults

Restore to Custom Defaults

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
Restore Factory Setting
You may use the “Restore Factory Setting” under the circumstances below: 1. Wrong configuration on the barcode scanner or failure to read barcodes. 2. Previous settings are forgotten while users do not want them to affect future barcode scanning. 3. To restore to initial setting after the use of some rarely used configuration. Scan the “Enter Setup” – “Restore Factory Setting” barcodes in turn. There is no need to read the “Exit and Save” barcode. Note:If you have restored factory settings for the barcode scanner, the data stored under inventory mode will be cleared.
Restore Factory Setting
Reveal Software Version Number
Scan the barcode “Enter Setup” – “Reveal Software Version Number”. The software version number will be output to the device connected with the BCST-54. The “Reveal Software Version Number” function is a kind of setting, so you need to scan the “Exit and Save” barcode after getting the software version number revealed.
Reveal Software Version Number

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
Reveal Battery Status
If you want to know the remaining battery volume of the BCST-54, you may scan the barcode “Reveal Battery Status” without scanning the “Enter Setup” barcode. And the remaining battery amount will be output to the device connected with the BCST-54.

Reveal Battery Status
Data Transmission Speed
The product defaults working under high-speed transmission mode. By default, the data transmission interval is 0ms, which can improve your working efficiency. If you want to use the product with some low-speed software (like the Excel on Android phones), please adjust the data transmission interval accordingly, as the issue of data loss or garbled characters can happen if the interval is too short.

(*) Set Data Transmission Interval as 0ms

Set Data Transmission Interval as 16ms

Set Data Transmission Interval as 32ms

Set Data Transmission Interval as 64ms

Set Data Transmission Interval as 96ms

Set Data Transmission Interval as 128ms

Set Data Transmission Interval as 256ms

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
Auto Sleep
To save battery, you may set the interval for the scanner to enter auto sleep mode. The preset interval is 10 minutes.

(*) Enable Auto Sleep

Disable Auto Sleep

Set Auto Sleep Interval as 1min

Set Auto Sleep Interval as 3min

Set Auto Sleep Interval as 5min

(*)Set Auto Sleep Interval as 10min

Set Auto Sleep Interval as 30min

Set Auto Sleep Interval as 60min

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
Buffer Settings
When the scanner is out of the transmission range, the barcodes scanned will be kept in the built-in memory/buffer/cache temporarily. If you want to upload the data stored in the built-in memory/buffer/cache to your computer or phone, please double-click the scan button when the barcode scanner is in the transmission range. You may choose whether to erase the barcodes stored in the buffer every time you power on the scanner.

Enable Auto Buffer Storage Clearance

(*) Disable Auto Buffer Storage Clearance

If you want to auto-upload the barcodes that exist in the buffer when the barcode scanner

reconnects to the device, you may set the”Auto Upload Barcodes in Buffer”function as

enabled.

Enable Auto Upload Barcodes in Buffer

(*) Disable Auto Upload Barcodes in Buffer

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
Inventory Function
When under inventory mode, barcodes will be saved in the buffer of the barcode scanner and can be uploaded for many times as per your need. You can also erase the barcodes in the buffer after uploading them to your device. Note: You do not need to scan “Enter Setup” or “Exit with Save” when reading the barcodes below. The functions can be achieved simply by scanning the corresponding function setting barcodes.

Enter Inventory Mode

(*) Return to Common Mode

If you want to erase the data in buffer, scan the “Erase Buffer” barcode

(for inventory mode only)

Erase Buffer (for inventory mode only) Scan the “Upload Data” barcode to upload the data in buffer storage (for inventory mode only)

Upload Data (for inventory mode only) Scan the “Upload Number Collected”barcode to upload the number of barcodes collected (for inventory mode only)

Upload Number Collected (for inventory mode only)

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
When under inventory mode, if you do not want to scan the same barcode twice, you may set the scanner as “Enable Duplicate Scan Check”. After the setting, the scanner will let out a strange “beep” sound when it reads a duplicate barcode, and the duplicate barcode scanned will not be stored in the buffer. The scanner defaults “Disable Duplicate Scan Check”. You may enable “duplicate scan check” as per your needs.

Enable Duplicate Scan Check
Illuminative Light Control

(*) Disable Duplicate Scan Check

(*) Light up When Scanning

Stay on

Stay off

Exit and Save

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Navigation Light Control

Enter Setup

(*) Light up when Scanning

Stay on Navigation Light Flashes

Stay off

(*) Navigation Light Flashes
Volume Control

Navigation Light Does Not Flash

Silent

Low Volume

(*) Medium Volume

High Volume

Exit and Save

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Vibration Alert

Enter Setup

Disable Vibration Alert

(*) Enable Slight Vibration Alert

Enable Strong Vibration Alert
Scanning Mode
Auto Red Light Shut off Mode
Auto red light shut off mode is the default mode. When under this mode, the red light will not become lit unless you press the scan button. If no barcode is scanned, the red light will stay on for some time which can be set as 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s or 50s (2s is the default setting), and then go off. If the barcode is successfully scanned, the red light will go off immediately. For example: to set the scan mode as “Auto Red Light Shut off ” and the shut off time as 1s. 1. Scan the “Enter Setup” barcode. 2. Scan the “Auto Red Light Shut off Mode” barcode. 3. Scan the “Auto Red Light Shut off Time Setting” barcode. 4. Scan the “1s” barcode. 5. Scan the “Exit and Save” barcode.

(*) Auto Red Light Shut off Mode

Auto Red Light Shut off Time Setting

1s

(*)2s

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup

5s

50s

Consecutive Scanning Mode
You don’t need to push the button to trigger scanning under this mode. The red LED is on automatically and ready to scan a barcode. If no barcodes are scanned, the red LED will stay on. After a successful scanning, the red LED goes off first and becomes lit again automatically. To adjust the scanning intervals, please follow the steps below: For example: to set the scanning mode as “Consecutive Scanning Mode” and set the “Consecutive Scanning Interval” as 1s. 1. Read the “Enter Setup” barcode. 2. Read the “Consecutive Scanning Mode” barcode. 3. Read the “Consecutive Scanning Interval Setting” barcode. 4. Read the “1s” barcode. 5. Read the “Exit and Save” barcode.

Consecutive Scanning Mode

Consecutive Scanning Interval Setting

400ms

800ms

1s

(*) 2s

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup

3s

5s

10s

15s

Manual Scanning Mode
When under the manual scanning mode, a red-light beam will appear when you press the scan button which indicates the scanner is ready to scan barcodes. The red light will not go off until one of the situations below occurs. 1. Read a barcode successfully 2. Release the scan button

Manual Reading Mode
Hands-free Scanning Mode
When under the hands-free scanning mode, the red light won’t go off when the scanner reads a barcode successfully. Each barcode will be read only once no matter how long it exposes under the red light.
Hands-free Mode

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
Connection
Wireless Adapter Mode
Wireless Adapter Mode is the default connection mode. To use this mode please refer to the details below.

1. Power on Inateck BCST-54 by toggling switch from OFF to ON 2. Plug the USB adapter into a computer. If the indicator light flashes once, it means the connection is successfully built. Short press the trigger on the barcode scanner and it will emit red light beam, and then the barcode scanner can work under Wireless Adapter Mode. 3. Open a file on the computer and move cursor to the place where scanning result should be displayed and saved.
Note: 1) Wireless Adapter Mode is the default connection mode of BCST-54 barcode scanner. If you are using Bluetooth connection mode and want to switch it back to the Wireless Adapter Mode, please scan the setting barcodes in sequence “Enter Setup” – “Wireless Adapter Mode” – “Exit with Save”.
(*)Wireless Adapter Mode

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
2) Pair one or more scanners with one USB adapter
a) Plug the adapter into your computer b) Scan “Enter Setup” barcode c) Scan the barcode ” Pair one or more scanners with one USB adapter”, and get the Inateck BCST-54 as close as possible to the USB adapter (within 2 meters).
Pair one or more scanners with one USB adapter d) A three-chord sound (from low to high) indicates a successful pairing. Once there is a long high tone, it means the pairing fails and a repeated operation is needed. To pair more scanners with the adapter, please operate as the steps mentioned above.

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
3) How to Disconnect a Receiver If you have paired the scanner with two different receivers, these two receivers can both connect the scanner. If you want to disconnect one of them, please follow the steps below: make sure the scanner is connected with the receiver that should be disconnected, and then scan the barcodes in turn “Enter Settings” – “Disconnect Receiver” – “Save and Exit”. The scanner will disconnect from the receiver.
Disconnect Receiver
Wireless Bluetooth Mode
Bluetooth SPP Mode
Bluetooth SPP mode is not the default mode. To enter this mode, please read the barcode “Enter setup”, “Bluetooth SPP Mode” and “Exit with save”.
Bluetooth SPP Mode When switched to Bluetooth SPP mode, the BCST-54 will enter into Bluetooth broadcasting mode and the blue LED indicator flashes. Then you can search the Bluetooth of BCST-54 and get it paired on your phone/computer. After successful pairing, you need to run serial debugging tool on your computer, and select Open Bluetooth COM Port. You will then hear three chord sounds (from high to low) to indicate the successful Bluetooth connection. Note: There might be two Bluetooth COM ports on the list. If the connection fails, please try the other COM port.

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
After the successful connection, you can scan the barcodes which will be displayed on the serial debugging tool as follows:

To disconnect the Bluetooth, just close the serial debugging tool. To use the Bluetooth SPP mode of BCST-54 on another computer, there is no more operation needed for BCST-54, just disconnect the BCST-54 on the previous connected computer, and then the BCST-54 will enter Bluetooth broadcasting mode. Search BCST-54 and pair it on another computer. After successful pairing, you need to run serial debugging tool on the new computer and follow the steps to open Bluetooth COM Port as mentioned above.

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
Bluetooth HID Mode
The Bluetooth mode (HID) is not a default mode. To switch to this mode, please scan the setting barcodes in sequence ” Enter to setup” – ” Bluetooth mode (HID)” – ” Exit with Save” Note: Normally BCST-54 can re-connect to previously connected device automatically. If it fails, please remove the paring history of BCST-54 in the list of host device. Afterwards, pair them again.
Bluetooth mode (HID)

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
When under the Bluetooth HID mode, the phone will hide the virtual keyboard automatically after connected with the BCST-54. If you are on an iOS device and want to pop out the virtual keyboard when scanning, you may long press the scan button for 3s and for another 3s to hide the virtual keyboard, which is illustrated in the picture below.

If you are on an Android device and want to reactivate the virtual keyboard, please follow the steps below: 1. Open the “Settings” app on your Android device. 2. Select language and input method, and conduct the steps below according to your Android system version: Android 7.0 and above: Select “Physical Keyboard”-“Show Virtual Keyboard” in turn. Android 6.0 and lower: Select “Current Keyboard” – “Hardware (Show Input Method)” in turn.

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
Bluetooth GATT Mode
Bluetooth GATT Mode is not the default mode. To enter this mode, please scan “Enter Setup”—-“Bluetooth GATT Mode”—-“Save and Exit”.

Bluetooth GATT Mode Bluetooth GATT mode provides a communication interface for developing Bluetooth APP programs. In Bluetooth GATT mode, scanners can be seamlessly connected to the Bluetooth APP developed by users. While developing Bluetooth APPs, users can use the software named “nRF Connect” for debugging, which can be downloaded from mobile app stores.
Set Bluetooth Name
The BCST-54 features Bluetooth name setting with length limited to 32 characters. To change the Bluetooth name, please first make sure the BCST-54 is under Bluetooth HID or GATT mode and then scan the “Enter Setup” – “Set Bluetooth Name” – “Bluetooth Name” (Scan the corresponding character barcodes in the appendix) – “Exit and Save” barcodes. Note: Please cut the scanner from wireless Bluetooth connection with your phone or computer and delete the pairing history on your phone and computer after modifying the Bluetooth name. Reconnect the scanner with your phone or computer via wireless Bluetooth connection again to reveal the new Bluetooth name. For example, to change the Bluetooth name to “Tom”, you may follow the steps below: 1. Scan the “Enter Setup” barcode. 2. Scan the “Set Bluetooth Name” barcode. 3. Scan the “T” character barcode in the Appendix I. 4. Scan the “o” character barcode in the Appendix I. 5. Scan the “m” character barcode in the Appendix I. 6. Scan the “Exit and Save” barcode.

Set Bluetooth Name

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
Wired USB Mode
If you have connected the BCST-54 with your computer via the USB cable, the BCST-54 will prioritize using the USB data transmission mode.

Exit and Save

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Barcode Settings
Codabar
Enable/Disable Codabar

Enter Setup

(*) Enable Codabar
Transmit START/STOP Characters

Disable Codabar

(*) Enable Codabar START/STOP Characters

Disable Codabar START/STOP Characters

Code 11
Enable/Disable Code 11

Enable Code 11

(*) Disable Code 11

Exit and Save

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Enter Setup
Checksum Code
Data in a Code 11 barcode may not include the checksum code. If there is, the checksum code is the last one or two digit(s) of the data output. The checksum code is the value added from all data collected, to check if the data is correct. After you set the “Code 11 without Checksum” function, the scanner can recognize all Code 11 barcodes normally. The scanner defaults the “Code 11 without Checksum” setting. After you set the “Code 11 with 1-digit Checksum” function, the scanner will take the last one digit of the data as checksum and won’t be able to read Code 11 without checksum or Code 11 with 2-digit checksum. After you set the “Code 11 with 2-digit Checksum” function, the scanner will take the last two digits of the data as checksum and won’t be able to read Code 11 without checksum or Code 11 with 1-digit checksum. After you set the “Transmit Code 11 Checksum” function, the scanner will take the last 1 or 2 digit(s) of the regular data as the checksum to transmit. The scanner defaults the “Code 11 Transmit Checksum” setting. Scan the “Do not Transmit Code 11 Checksum” barcode and the scanner won’t transmit the checksum.

(*) Code 11 without Checksum

Code 11 with 1-digit Checksum

Code 11 with 2-digit Checksum

(*) Transmit Code 11 Checksum

Do not Transmit Code 11 Checksum

Exit and Save

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Code 128
Enable/Disable Code 128

Enter Setup

(*) Enable Code 128
GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 )
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 )

Disable Code 128

Enable GS1-128
USPS and FedEx Barcode
Enable/Disable USPS and FedEx Barcode

(*) Disable GS1-128

(*) Enable USPS and FedEx Barcode
Code 39
Enable/Disable Code 39

Disable USPS and FedEx Barcode

(*) Enable Code 39

Disable Code 39

Exit and Save

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Transmit START/STOP Character

Enter Setup

Enable Code 39 START/STOP Character

(*) Disable Code 39 START/STOP Character

Checksum Code

The data in a Code 39 may not contain the checksum code. If there is, the checksum code is

the last character of the data. The checksum code is the value added from all data collected,

to check if the data is correct.

After you set the “Code 39 without Checksum” function, the scanner will recognize all Code

39 normally. The scanner defaults enabling “Code 39 without Checksum”.

After you set the “Enable and Transmit Code 39 Checksum”, the scanner will take the last

digit of the Code 39 data output as checksum and transmit it as normal data collected but

won’t be able to recognize Code 39 without checksum.

After you set the “Enable but Do not Transmit Code 39 Checksum” function, the scanner will

take the last digit of the Code 39 output as checksum but won’t transmit it. And it won’t be

able to read Code 39 without checksum.

(*) Code 39 without Checksum

Enable and Transmit Code 39 Checksum
ASCII Code Recognition Range Setting

Enable but Do not Transmit Code 39 Checksum

Enable All Code 39 ACSII Character

Disable All Code 39 ASCII character

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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
Enable/Disable Code 39 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

Enable VIN

(*) Disable VIN

Code 32
Enable/Disable Code 32
Code 32 is a special form of Code 39 that’s applied to Italian medical products. The BCST-54 defaults disabling Code 32.

Enable Code 32

(*) Disable Code 32

The fixed initial character of a Code 32 is “A”. The BCST-54 supports the function of enabling

or disabling the initial character, and defaults disabling it.

Enable Initial Character Output “A”
Code 93
Enable/Disable Code 93

(*) Disable Initial Character Output “A”

(*) Enable Code 93

Disable Code 93

Exit and Save

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EAN-8
Enable/Disable EAN-8

Enter Setup

(*) Enable EAN-8
Checksum Code

Disable EAN-8

(*) Transmit EAN-8 Checksum Code
EAN-13
Enable/Disable EAN-13

Do not Transmit EAN-8 Checksum Code

(*) Enable EAN-13
Checksum Code

Disable EAN-13

(*) Transmit EAN-13 Checksum

Do not Transmit EAN-13 Checksum

Exit and Save

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ISBN
Convert EAN-13 into ISBN
You may decide whether to convert EAN-13 into ISBN. The scanner won’t convert EAN-13 into ISBN by default.

Convert EAN-13 into ISBN

(*) Do not Convert EAN-13 into ISBN

Convert EAN-13 into ISSN

You may decide whether to convert EAN-13 into ISSN. The scanner disables the conversion

by default.

Convert EAN-13 into ISSN
MSI
Enable/Disable MSI

(*) Do not Convert EAN-13 into ISSN

Enable MSI

(*) Disable MSI

Exit and Save

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Checksum Code
The MSI barcode contains 1-digit compulsory checksum code. If there is a checksum code, it will be the last 1 or 2 digit(s). The checksum is the value added from all data collected to check if the data input is correct. After you set the “MSI without Checksum” function, the scanner can recognize all regular MSI barcodes. The default setting is “MSI without checksum”. After you set the “MSI with One-digit Checksum” function, the scanner will take the last digit of the data as the checksum and won’t be able to recognize MSI without checksum or with 2-digit checksum. The default setting is “MSI with One-digit Checksum”. After you set the “MSI with Two-digit Checksum” function, the scanner will take the last two digits of the data as the checksum and won’t be able to recognize MSI without checksum or with only 1 digit checksum. After you set the “Transmit MSI Checksum” function, the scanner will take the last one or two digit(s) of the regular data as the checksum. The default setting is “Transmit MSI Checksum”. After you set the “Do not Transmit MSI Checksum” function, the scanner will no longer transmit MSI checksum.

(*) MSI without Checksum

MSI with One-digit Checksum

MSI with Two-digit Checksum

(*) Transmit MSI Checksum

Do not Transmit MSI Checksum

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UPC-A
Enable/Disable UPC-A

Enter Setup

(*) Enable UPC-A

Disable UPC-A

UPC-A Outputs 0

You may decide whether to add a character “0” to the output of UPC-A. The scanner defaults

disabling the 0 output.

UPC-A Outputs 0

(*) UPC-A Do not Output 0

Checksum Code

You may decide whether to transmit checksum code. The scanner defaults disabling

checksum code transmission.

Transmit UPC-A Checksum

(*)Do not Transmit UPC-A Checksum

UPC-A Number System Digit

The first digit of a UPC-A barcode is the number system digit. The scanner default enabling

the output of number system digit. You may disable it as per your needs.

(*) UPC-A Outputs Number System Digit UPC-A Do not Output Number System Digit

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UPC-E
Enable/Disable UPC-E

Enter Setup

(*) Enable UPC-E

Disable UPC-E

Enable/Disable UPC-E1

The initial digit of most UPC-E is “0”. If you want to read UPC-E barcodes with initial digit “1”,

please first enable the UPC-E and then set the “Enable UPC-E1” barcode. The scanner

defaults disabling the UPC-E1.

Enable UPC-E1
Enable/Disable Initial Digit of UPC-E

(*) Disable UPC-E1

(*) Enable Initial Digit of UPC-E
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

Disable Initial Digit of UPC-E

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
Checksum Code

(*) Do not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

(*) Transmit UPC-E Checksum

Do not Transmit UPC-E Checksum

Exit and Save

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IATA 2 of 5
Enable/Disable IATA 2 of 5

Enter Setup

Enable IATA 2 of 5
Interleaved 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

(*) Disable IATA 2 of 5

(*) Enable Interleaved 2 of 5
Matrix 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5

Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

Enable Matrix 2 of 5

(*) Disable Matrix 2 of 5

Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5
Enable/Disable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5

Enable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5

(*) Disable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5

Exit and Save

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GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Stacked etc. share the same setting barcodes below with GS1 DataBar.
Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar

(*) Enable GS1 DataBar
Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar Composite

Disable GS1 DataBar

(*) Enable GS1 DataBar Composite

Disable GS1 DataBar Composite

QR Code
Micro QR Code share the same setting barcodes below with QR Code.
Enable/Disable QR Code

(*) Enable QR Code

Disable QR Code

Normal/Inverted QR Code Recognition

“Read Normal QR Code Only” means the scanner will only read the QR codes with white

background and black lines. “Read Normal and Inverted QR Code” means those with black

background and white lines can also be read like the normal ones. The scanner defaults

reading normal QR codes with white background and black lines only. You can set it as

“Read Normal and Inverted QR Code” as per your needs.

(*) Read Normal QR Code Only

Read Normal and Inverted QR Code

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Data Matrix
Enable/Disable Data Matrix

Enter Setup

(*) Enable Data Matrix

Disable Data Matrix

Normal/Inverted Data Matrix Recognition

“Read Normal Data Matrix Only” means the scanner will only be capable of reading Data

Matrix barcodes with white background and black lines. “Read Inverted Data Matrix Only”

means the scanner will only be capable of reading the Data Matrix with black background

and white lines. “Read Normal and Inverted Data Matrix” means the scanner can read both

types of Data Matrix barcodes. The scanner defaults reading normal Data Matrix barcode.

You can set it as “Read Inverted Data Matrix Only” or “Read Normal and Inverted Data

Matrix” as per your needs.

(*) Read Normal Data Matrix Only

Read Inverted Data Matrix Only

Read Normal and Inverted Data Matrix

Exit and Save

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PDF 417
Micro PDF 417 share the same setting barcodes below with PDF 417.
Enable/Disable PDF 417

(*) Enable PDF 417
Aztec code
Enable/Disable Aztec Code

Disable PDF 417

Enable Aztec Code
Maxi code
Enable/Disable Maxi Code

(*) Disable Aztec Code

Enable Maxi Code
Han Xin Code
Enable/Disable Han Xin Code

(*) Disable Maxi Code

Enable Maxi Code

(*) Disable Han Xin Code

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To Edit Data Format
Code ID
A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned barcode. This is useful when decoding more than one code type. You may decide whether to add code ID in front of a barcode output. The scanner defaults disabling Code ID.

Output Code ID
Code ID List
Code Type 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 QRCode PDF-417

(*) Do not Output Code ID
Code ID a b c d e f g h i j k l m n P q A B

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Aztec Code

C

Maxi Code

D

Data Matrix

E

Han Xin Code

F

GS1 128

G

GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited

H

Code End Character Setting
You may decide whether to add a “Enter” after a barcode output. The scanner defaults adding an “Enter” after a barcode.

(*) Add “Enter” after Barcode

Do not Add “Enter” after Barcode

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Custom Code Prefix/Suffix Setting
The BCST-54 supports customizing 1-32 digit(s) of barcode prefix, and 1-32 digit(s) of barcode suffix. The prefix and suffix can be either shown or hidden. The scanner defaults showing the prefix and suffix. Please refer to the Appendix for the supported prefix/suffix characters. Steps to set the prefix as “#” and the suffix as “D” are as below: 1. Read the “Enter Setup” barcode. 2. Read the “Set Prefix” barcode. 3. Read the “#” barcode in Appendix I. 4. Read the “Set Suffix” barcode. 5. Read the “D” barcode in Appendix I. 6. Read the “Exit and Save” barcode. Note: After you successfully set prefix and suffix, the BCST-54 will by default output scanning result with prefix and suffix.

Set prefix

(*)Show prefix

(*)Show suffix Hide prefix

Set suffix Hide suffix

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Delete Characters on Output Result
When outputting scanning result, the BCST-54 supports deleting 099 digit(s) front characters and 099 digit(s) end characters from a barcode. Steps to set deleting front 12-digit characters and end 4-digit characters are as below: 1. Read the “Enter Setup” barcode. 2. Read the “Set the Number of Front Digit(s) to be Deleted” barcode. 3. Scan the “1 Digit” barcode. 4. Scan the “2 Digits” barcode. 5. Scan the “Set the Number of End Digit(s) to be Deleted”. 6. Scan the “4 Digits” barcode. 7. Scan the “Exit and Save” barcode.

Set Number of Front Digit(s) to be Deleted

Set Number of End Digit(s) to be Deleted

(*) 0 Digit

1 Digit

2 Digits

3 Digits

4 Digits

5 Digits

6 Digits

7 Digits

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8 Digits

9 Digits

Upper/Lower Case Setting
The BCST-54 can convert all letters in a barcode into upper case form, or all into lower case form. The case of letters remains unchanged by default. You may change the setting of the upper and lower case by reading the barcodes below.

Convert All Letters to Upper Case

Convert All Letters to Lower Case

(*) Do Not Convert Letter Case
Additional Code
Barcodes like EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN, ISSN, UPC-A and UPC-E can have additional codes. These additional codes appear on the right of the main code and are shorter than the main code, which can be 2-5 digits. The BCST-54 will only read the main code after you disable the additional code. 2-digit Additional Code You may decide whether to recognize the 2-digit additional code by set this function that is applicable to EAB-8, EAN-13, ISBN, ISSN, UPC-A, and UPC-E. The BCST-54 defaults disabling the recognition of 2-digit additional code.

Enable 2-Digit Additional Code

(*) Disable 2-Digit Additional Code

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5-digit Additional Code You may decide whether to recognize the 5-digit additional code by setting this function which is applicable to EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN, ISSN, UPC-A and UPC-E. The scanner defaults disabling the recognition of 5-digit additional code.

Enable 5-digit Additional Code

(*) Disable 5-digit Additional Code

Mode of Recognition Only for Barcodes with Additional Code
The scanner can only recognize the barcodes with additional code if you set the mode as “Recognition Only for Barcodes with Additional Code”. The scanner can recognize the barcodes without additional code if you set the mode as “Recognition Not Only for Barcodes with Additional Code”.

Recognition Only for Barcodes with Additional Code

(*)Recognition Not Only for Barcodes with Additional Code

Separation Character
You may decide whether to add a separation character “-” between the main code and additional code. This function is applicable to the barcodes with additional code, e.g., ISBN code, and ISSN code.

Add Separation Character

(*) Do not Add Separation Character

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Caps Lock Control
When using the BCST-54 on a Windows system, the content of a barcode may change with the status of the caps lock key. To avoid errors caused by such change, you may enable the “Rid Barcode of Caps Lock Control”.

(*) Caps Lock Control Barcode

Rid Barcode of Caps Lock Control

Read Code with Specific Initial Characters Only

Under this mode you may set 1-6 digits as initial characters, and the scanner will only recognize the barcodes with these initial characters. Please refer to the Appendix I for the supported characters. Steps to enable reading barcodes with initial characters “A” and “6” are as below: 1. Read the “Enter Setup” barcode. 2. Read the “Set the Special Initial Character” barcode. 3. Read the “A” barcode in Appendix I; 4. Read the “6” barcode in Appendix I; 5. Read the “Exit and Save” barcode. Note: After you set the initial characters by steps above, the BCST-54 will only recognize the barcodes with specific initial characters. If you want to disable the function, please read the “Enter Setup” – “Remove the Restriction on Initial Characters” – “Exit and Save”.

Set Initial Characters

Only Read the Barcodes with Specific Initial Characters

(*) Remove the Restriction on Initial Characters

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Read 1D Inverted Barcode
The inverted barcode refers to the 1D barcode with white lines on black ground (The recognition of different inverted 2D barcodes is set separately.

Recognize Inverted Barcode

(*) Do not Recognize Inverted Barcode

Hide Special Initial Character
Code 128 and Code 39 may contain some special initial characters to indicate some sort of parameter of a product. For example, the character “p” as initial character can indicate “Part Number”, and character “Q” can indicate quantity. The BCST-54 can hide such initial characters. If the initial characters are set to be hidden, the initial characters for code 128 and code 39 including D, K, P, Q, S, V, 1P, 1T, 10D, 17V, 2P or 4L will be hidden and won’t output. “Hide Special Initial Character” function is disabled by default.

Hide Special Initial Character

(*) Show Special Initial Character

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Use of Shortcut Barcodes
There are two types of shortcut barcodes. Input Type: With these shortcut barcodes you can quickly input some characters. Please refer to Appendix I. Function Type: These shortcut barcodes work either alone or in combination way. Please refer to the Appendix II and Appendix III. If the shortcut barcode is enabled and you scan some shortcut barcodes of input type, BCST-54 will output corresponding characters. When you scan the shortcut barcodes of function type, BCST-54 will simulate the effect on a keyboard, like a standalone function key or combination ones.

Enable Shortcut Barcodes

(*) Disable Shortcut Barcodes

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Settings of Data Coding Format
To let the host print Chinese data in given code format, you may complete the setting by reading the “Data Coding Format” barcode. The scanner defaults outputting data in GBK coding format. 1. Original Data Format, the data coding output format is closely connected with the code generation environment. The output format can be GBK or UNICODE. 2. The GBK (GB2312) is applicable to software like Notepad, Excel, etc. 3. The UNICODE is applicable to software like WORD etc.

(*) Original Data Coding Format

GBK Data Coding Format

Unicode Data Coding Format

(*) Disable Original and GBK Chinese Character Recognition

Enable Original and GBK Chinese Character Recognition

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Replace GS (^]) with Specific Character
The BCST-54 supports replacing the GS separation character (^]) with specific characters. The scanner defaults disabling the function. Steps to set replacing GS separation character with character “A” are as below: 1. Read the “Enter Setup” barcode. 2. Read the “Set the GS Replacement Character” barcode. 3. Read the “A” barcode in Appendix I. 4. Read the “Exit and Save” barcode. Note: After you complete setting the replacement character by following steps above, the BCST-54 will automatically enable the replacing GS with other characters function. If you want to disable the function, please read the “Enter Setup” – “Disable Replacing GS with Other Character” – “Exit and Save” barcodes in turn.

Set the Replacement Character

Enable Replacing GS with Other Characters

(*) Disable Replacing GS with Other Characters

Exit and Save

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Appendix : Characters

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”

$

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