inateck BCST42 Wireless Barcode Scanner User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- inateck
Table of Contents
inateck BCST42 Wireless Barcode Scanner
Overview
Quick Start
How to Press the Buttons for Quick Function Switch
(For more functions, please read through the manual completely.)
- How to Enter Bluetooth/Wireless Adapter Pairing Mode.
Long press the pairing/multi-functional button and the middle indicator will flash when the scanner enters pairing mode.
Note:
* The scanner is in wireless adapter mode by default. If Bluetooth connection is preferred, please refer to Item 4 to quickly switch to Bluetooth mode.
* If the scanner doesn’t appear as an available device after entering Bluetooth pairing mode, please delete all the pairing record and retry. -
How to Check Battery Status Quickly.
Short press the pairing/multi-functional button . The stronger the flashing green LED is, the higher the battery level is. When the battery level drains to below 10% with flashing yellow LED, please recharge the scanner. -
How to Switch Between Inventory Mode and Normal Mode.
Long press the scan button and the pairing/multi-functional button simultaneously to switch between inventory mode and normal mode. -
How to Switch Between Wireless Adapter Mode and Bluetooth Mode.
Toggle the power switch to OFF, long press the pairing/multi-functional button <II0 and toggle the switch to ON simultaneously to Switch between wireless adapter mode and Bluetooth mode.
Frequently Used Barcodes
Note:
- Function Setting Steps: “Enter Setup” -“e.g. Low Volume” – “Save and Exitn
- Those marked with (*) in the manual indicate default settings.
Use of the Scanner
Connection
*) Wireless Adapter Mode
Wireless adapter mode is the default mode. Once the wireless adapter is
plugged into the USB port of a computer, the scanner will be paired with the
adapter automatically.
Note:
If the scanner has any trouble pairing with the adapter, please scan the
command barcodes ! in sequence to reconnect the scanner to the adapter:”Enter
Setup”-“Wireless Adapter i — Mode”-“Save and Exit” –
Wired Mode
Connect the scanner to a device via the USB cable and priority will be given
to the USB cable to transmit data.
Bluetooth Mode(HID)
To enter this mode, please scan the command barcodes in sequence: “Enter
Setup” — “Bluetooth Pairing(HID Mode}”–“Save and Exit”
Charging
Connect the scanner to a computer/charger directly via the included USB cable to charge it.
Note: Warning: Do NOT charge the scanner with a fast charger.
Setting
System Setting
Inventory Mode
Users may use the inventory mode to keep the scanned barcodes in the cache of
the scanner and upload them to a computer in batches. In inventory mode users
are not restricted to the time or location when uploading data. In addition,
historical data can be cleared in the cache.
More details about inventory mode are as below.
Note:
It is not necessary to scan “Enter Setup” or”Save and Exit”when scanning the 5
barcodes [ below. Simply scan the barcodes to activate the functions.
Status Indicator
Check Battery Status
Short press the pairing/multi-functional button to check the battery level according to the LED indicators.
| LED Indicator | Battery Level |
|---|---|
| One yellow LED | <10% |
| One green LED | 30%-55% |
| Two green LEDs | 56%-80% |
| Three green LEDs | >80% |
LED Indication
| Indicator Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Flashing green LED | Under wireless adapter pairing |
| Green LED flashes once | Data is read and uploaded. |
| Flashing blue LED | Under Bluetooth pairing |
| Blue LED flashes once | Data is read and stored in buffer. |
| Green{left), blue(middle), green(right) LEDs light at once | Switched to |
wireless adapter mode
Steady blue LED| Under setup mode
Flashing yellow LED| Low battery
Steady red LED| Charging (Red LED goes off once fully charged)
All LEDs flash in green for 5 times| Switched to Bluetooth mode
Product Specification
| Material | ABS, PC, TPU |
|---|---|
| Voltage | DCSV |
| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh |
| Scan Method | Auto/Manually |
| Lowest Contrast | 20% |
| Communication Frequency | 2.402GHz~2.480GHz |
Packing List
- Scanner* 1
- USB Cable* 1
- User Guide* 1
- Wireless Adapter* 1
FCC Requirement
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 instructions, 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.
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