inateck BCST-60 Barcode Scanner User Guide
- October 27, 2023
- inateck
Table of Contents
- BCST-60 Barcode Scanner
- Status indication
- Frequently Used Barcodes
- Setting for Keyboard Language
- Setting for Prefix/Suffix
- Frequently Used Prefix/Suffix Barcodes
- Inventory Mode
- Function Setup Barcodes
- Product Specification
- Packing list
- FAQs
- FCC Note
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
BCST-60 Barcode Scanner
User Guide User Guide
BCST-60 Barcode Scanner
BCST-60 Barcode Scanner
Use of Inateck BCST-60
Startup Note:
- Inateck BCST-60 will start sleep mode if there is no operation on it over 3 minutes. Short press on the trigger can wake it up.
- When the distance between Inateck BCST-60 and its adapter exceeds the effective range, scanned data will be kept in the buffer of Inateck BCST-60. Quickly double
press on the trigger can upload data from buffer.
Wireless Mode:
- Insert the 2.4G USB adapter into the USB port of computer.
- Power on Inateck BCST-60 by toggling switch from OFF to ON. Short press the trigger to emit red laser beam and scan barcodes.
- Open a file on computer and move cursor to the blank where scanning output should be placed. Scanning results can be displayed on computer then.
Wired Mode:
- Connect InateckBCST-60 with computer via USB cable
- Power on InateckBCST-60 by toggling switch from OFF to ON and short press the trigger. InateckBCST-60 will continuously beep. Beep stops after successful connection.
- Open a file on computer and move cursor to the blank where scanning output should be placed. Scanning results can be displayed on computer then.
Function Setup
(Note: The barcode marked by “*”means default setting of InateckBCST-60.)
Users must read setup barcodes in order to change the default settings in
InateckBCST-60 Barcode Scanner.
Status indication
Buzzer Indication Beeping | Meaning |
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One short high note(100ms) | Read barcode successfully |
One short high note(20ms) | Data upload from scanner to Computer |
One long high note(400ms) | Wrong Setup (on setup status, blue LED stays on) |
Invalid scanning due to full buffer (Scanned barcode not saved.)
Pairing Failure (Occurs only during the pairing process)
Two or more long high tones(800ms)| USB being config uredIt happens when USB
cable is inserted)
Three chord sounds| Enter setup mode Blue LED on
Exit setup mode Blue LED off
Two short notes tone from low to high| Correct Setup
Two short beeps (tone from high to low)| The connection between Inateck
BCST-60 and computer is disrupted.
LED Indication
Indicator color | Meaning |
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Green LED flashes once (LED2) | Barcode successfully read and uploaded to |
computer
Blue LED flashes once (LED2)| Barcode successfully read and saved in buffer,
but not uploaded to computer
Blue LED stays on (LED2)| InateckBCST-60 scanner on setup status
Yellow LED blinks light/shade ratio0.5s : 0.5s (LED1)| Low battery
Red LED stays on (LED1)| InateckBCST-60 scanner in charge (Red LED off when
battery is full)
Frequently Used Barcodes
Setting for Keyboard Language
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Read ’Enter setup’ Barcode
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Select and Scan your keyboard language Barcode
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Scan Exit with Save” Barcode to end language setting
Note: The keyboard language of InateckBCST-60 should keep consistent with that on computer, otherwise, garbled might appear in scanning result.
Setting for Prefix/Suffix
Users can add prefix/suffix to scanning result. The prefix/suffix can have 1
to 32 digits.
More details are as below.
- Scan “Enter setup’” Barcode
- Scan “Prefix Setting” or “Suffix Setting”
- Scan the character barcode (32 characters at the most). For instance, “H#” is the prefix/suffix to be added to the scanning result, scan the character barcode of “H” and “#” below.
- Scan “Exit with Save” Barcode to end the setting
Frequently Used Prefix/Suffix Barcodes
Note:
Scanning result will come with prefix/suffix after the setting. Nevertheless,
prefix/ suffix can be hidden or recovered. To hide prefix/suffix, scan “Enter
Setup” barcode, “Hide Prefix/Suffix” barcode, and then “Exit with Save”
barcode. To recover prefix/ suffix, scan “Enter Setup” barcode, “Recover
Prefix/Suffix” barcode, and then “Exit with Save” barcode.
Delete Character(s) on Output Result
InateckBCST-60 can help users delete character(s) on output result, either
beginning characters or the ending ones. 0 to 99 digits can be deleted. As
default setting, no character, or say 0 digit is deleted as output result.
More details are as below.
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Scan “Enter Setup” Barcode
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Scan “Delete Beginning Character(s)” Barcode or “Delete Ending Character(s)” Barcode
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Scan the digit(s)barcode to be deleted.
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Scan “Exit with Save” Barcode to end the setting
Note: Refer to the setting of “delete 0 digit character” if no character should be deleted.
Inventory Mode
Users may use inventory mode to keep scanned barcodes in the buffer of InateckBCST-60, and upload them to computer in batches. Under inventory mode users are not restricted to the time and location when upload data. Of course, history data can be cleared in buffer. More details about inventory mode are as below.
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Scan the barcode to enter Inventory Mode
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Scan the barcode to return to Common Mode
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Scan the barcode to clear data in buffer (for Inventory Mode only).
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Scan the barcode to upload data from buffer (for Inventory Mode only)
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Scan the barcode to upload the number of scanned barcodes (for Inventory Mode only)
Note:
- To use inventory mode, users just need scan “Enter Inventory Mode” barcode; and do not have to scan “Enter Setup” barcode before that.
- To end inventory mode, users just need scan “Return to Common Mode” barcode.
Function Setup Barcodes
Product Specification
Model Number | Inateck BCST-60 |
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Indication | Buzzer, LED |
Battery Capacity | 2600mAh |
EEPROM | 256K |
Light Source | Laser LED 650 ± 10nm |
Applicable Barcodes | Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code39, 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, FedEx USPS, Code 32, VIN
Resolution| 3mil
Decode Rate| 220 times/s
Decode Mode| Single-Line Aiming
Print Contrast| 20%
Decode Angles| Roll 30º,Pitch 75º,Yaw 80º
Wireless Operating Frequency| 2400.0~2483.5MHz
Wireless transmission Power| -4.36dBm
Packing list
- InateckBCST-60*1
- USB Cable*1
- Instruction Manual*1
- 2.4GHz Wireless Adapter*1
FAQs
1. Will settings be kept when Inateck BCST-60 is power off?****
– Answer: All settings are made by scanning relevant barcodes, and stored in scanner memory. They are kept even if scanner powers off. They are available to users if scanner powers on.
2. Garbled or error appears in output result?****
– Answer: The default keyboard language of Inateck BCST-60 is English. Please refer to the instruction manual about keyboard language, and set correct one.
3. Is there any barcodes to remove Enter for suffix?****
– Answer: Refer to the “Frequently Used Barcodes” in instruction manual, and use “Do Not Apply Enter for Suffix”.
4. The data cannot be sent to my computer. Why?****
– a. When the distance between InateckBCST-60 and its adapter exceeds the
effective range, scanned data will not upload to comupter immediately.
Instead, it will be kept in the buffer of InateckBCST-60. Quickly double press
on the trigger can upload data from buffer.
– b. Under Inventory Mode , scanned data will be kept in the buffer of
InateckBCST-60. To upload data to computer, please refer to the use of ‘Data
Upload ’barcode.
5. Some barcodes cannot be read, why?****
– a. Dirty or unclear barcodes might not be read.
– b. Digital barcodes displayed on screen of phones, computers or tablets
cannot be read.
– c. It is possible that the setting is off by default for some barcode types
which are not commonly used. You need activate a specific barcode type to get
it working. Please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team for further
assistance if you don’t know the exact type of barcode that you are referring
to.
6. Is the device compatible with android devices?****
– Yes For Android User: an OTG Adapter is needed for devices without standard USB.
Note: If you receive an error of unable to transfer data via the wireless connection (Not applicable for the Inventory Mode), please re-pair the scanner using the following steps. When paring, make sure the distance between Inateck BCST-60 and 2.4G USB adapter is within 2m. Please bear in mind that this process may take 5 seconds.
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: Fraunhoferstraße 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
Europe
F&M Technology GmbH
Fraunhoferstraße 7, 04178 Leipzig, Deutschland
Tel: +49 341 5199 8410
UK
Inateck Technology (UK) Ltd.
95 High Street, Office B, Great Missenden, United Kingdom,
HP16 0AL
Tel: +44 20 3239 9869
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Inateck Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: Suite 2507, Block 11 in Tian An Cloud Park, Bantian Street,
Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
References
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