inateck BCST-21 Wireless Bluetooth 2D Barcode Reader User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- inateck
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inateck BCST-21 Wireless Bluetooth 2D Barcode Reader
Product Information
| Product Name | BCST-21 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shenzhen Inateck Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Manufacturer Address | Suite 2507, Block 11 in Tian An Cloud Park, Bantian |
Street,
Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Service Center (North America)| Inateck Technology Inc.
Address: 2078 Francis St., Unit 14-02, Ontario, CA 91761, USA
Tel: +1 (909) 698 7018 (Working day 9 AM – 5 PM PST)
Service Center (United Kingdom)| Inateck Technology (UK) Ltd.
Address: 95 High Street, Office B, Great Missenden, United Kingdom,
HP16 0AL
Tel: +44 20 3239 9869
Product Usage Instructions
To use the BCST-21 product, please follow the instructions below:
- Ensure that the product is fully charged or has fresh batteries installed.
- Turn on the BCST-21 by pressing the power button located on the device.
- Pair the BCST-21 with your desired device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, computer) by following the pairing instructions specific to your device.
- Once paired, the BCST-21 is ready to use. It can be used for scanning barcodes, capturing data, and transmitting information wirelessly to the connected device.
- To scan a barcode, aim the BCST-21 at the barcode and press the scan button. The barcode data will be transmitted to the connected device.
- If you encounter any issues or have questions about the product, please refer to the user manual or contact our service centers for assistance.
Quick Start
Product Illustration
How to Set up successfully built.
- Plug the USB adapter into a computer. If the indicator light flashes once, it means the connection is
- Press the scanning button, and the barcode scanner will power on and connect the USB adapter automatically.
Frequently Used Barcodes
Note:
- Function Setting Steps: [Enter Setup] – [Specific Function Setting (for example, Low Volume)] – [Exit and Save]
- If there is a (*) before a certain setting barcode in this manual, it indicates the factory preset.
Use of BCST-21
Connection
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Wireless Adapter Connection
Wireless Adapter connection is the default setting. Plug the USB adapter into a computer and the LED indicator will flash once, indicating that the connection is successful. Short press the trigger on the scanner and it will emit a red beam. Then, the barcode scanner can work under wireless adapter mode.
Note:
If you receive an error during data transfer via the wireless connection, please scan the setting barcodes in sequence to reconnect the scanner to the adapter: “Enter Setup-wireless Adapter Mode-Exit and Save” -
Wired Connection
Connect the scanner with your computer via the USB cable. The BCST-21 will transmit data via the USB cable to your computer. -
Bluetooth Mode(HID)
The Bluetooth mode (HID) is not the default mode. To enter this mode, please scan the setting barcodes in sequence:”Enter Setup-Bluetooth Pairing-Exit and Save”
Charging
Connect the scanner to a computer/charger directly via the included USB cable
to charge it.
Setting
System Setting
Inventory Mode
Users may use inventory mode to keep the scanned barcodes in the cache of
BCST-21 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 “Exit and Save when read the 5 barcodes
below. Simply scan the barcodes to get the functions.
Status Indicator
- Green LED flashes once Data is read and uploaded to the computer
- Blue LED flashes once Data is read and stored in cache
- Blue LED stays on The scanner is under Setting Mode
- Yellow LED stays on Low battery
- Red LED stays on Charging (red light off when fully charged)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
- Material ABS, PC, TPU
- Voltage DC 5V
- Battery Capacity 2000 mAh
- Barcode Supported Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN, ISSN, MSI, UPC-A, UPC-E, IATA 25, Industrial 25 / Standard 25, Interleaved 25, Matrix 25, China Postal Code
- Resolution 3mil
- Scan Method Auto/Manual
- Lowest Contrast 20%
- Decoding Angle Turning Angle 30°, Elevation Angle 75°, Deflection Angle 80°
- Communication Frequency 2.402GHz~2.480GHz
Packing List
- BCST-21 * 1
- USB Cable * 1
- User Guide * 1
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.