Datalogic QuickScan QBT21 Series Quick Reference Manual

Datalogic QuickScan QBT21 Series Quick Reference Manual

General purpose handheld linear imager bar code reader with bluetooth wireless technology

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QuickScan™ QBT21X1
General Purpose Handheld
Linear Imager Bar Code Reader
with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Quick Reference Guide

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  • Page 1 QuickScan™ QBT21X1 General Purpose Handheld Linear Imager Bar Code Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Datalogic has taken reasonable measures to provide informa- tion in this manual that is complete and accurate, however, Datalogic reserves the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice. Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many countries, including the U.S.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Reader ................9 Bar Code Reading ..............9 Linking the Reader ..............10 Link Datalogic RF Devices to Base......10 Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in Serial Port Profile Mode .......... 11 Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in HID mode..11 Variable PIN Code ............
  • Page 4 Warranty Claims Process........37 Warranty Exclusions..........38 No Assignment ............39 Risk of Loss .............. 39 Ergonomic Recommendations ..........40 Cleaning ..................41 Support Through the Website ..........42 Hex-Numeric Keypad ..............43 For HID Variable Pin Code only....... 45 QuickScan™...
  • Page 5 This EULA (End User Software License Agreement) ("EULA” or "Agreement") is a legally binding agreement governing the licensing of the Software and Documenta- tion by Datalogic IP Tech S.r.l. and its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Datalogic") to the entity or person who has purchased or otherwise acquired a Datalogic Product ("End User").
  • Page 6 United States copyright law and trade secret law, and by all applicable international intellectual property laws and treaty provisions. The license set forth in this Agree- ment does not transfer to End User any ownership of Datalogic's or its third party licensors' copyrights, patents, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights and End User shall have no right to commence any legal actions to obtain such rights.
  • Page 7 52.227-14(g), or 52.227-19 or in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii), whichever is applicable. If End User is using the Datalogic Product outside of the United States, End User must comply with the applicable local laws of the country in which the Datalogic Product is used, with U.S.
  • Page 8: Software Product Policy

    State of Oregon located in either Multnomah or Lane counties shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all matters regarding this Agreement, except that Datalogic shall have the right, at its absolute discretion, to initi- ate proceedings in the courts of any other state, country, or territory in which End User resides, or in which any of End User's assets are located.
  • Page 9 QuickScan™ QBT21X1 With rich feature sets and extensive options, the QuickScan™ product series from Datalogic represents the premium level of data collection equipment for general purpose applications. The QuickScan QBT21X1 readers have enhanced optics with improved motion tolerance, allowing codes placed on fast moving objects to be easily and quickly captured.
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Reader

    Setting Up the Reader Setting Up the Reader Follow the steps below to connect and get your reader up, and communicating with its host. Configure the Base Station starting on this page. Charge the Batteries (see page 8). Link to the Base Station (see page 10). Select the Interface Type (see page 21).
  • Page 11 Setting Up the Reader Figure 1. Lock lever disengaged Engage the locking mechanism by pushing up the lever as far as it will go. Figure 2. Lever in locked position It is good practice to put the reader in the locked condition at the end of the working shift, or when not in use for an extended period of time.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Base Station

    Connecting the Base Station Connecting the Base Station Figure 3 on page 5 shows how to connect the Base Station to a terminal, PC or other host device. Turn off the host before connection and consult the manual for that equipment (if necessary) before proceeding.
  • Page 13 PIN code when connecting to the host. If you are adding new equipment to a system that uses a custom security PIN, please see the NOTE PRG (Product Reference Guide, available on the Datalogic website) for more information. Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 14: System And Network Layout

    Connecting the Base Station Most connections plug directly into the host device as shown Figure 4. Keyboard Wedge interface cables have a ‘Y’ con- nection where its female end mates with the male end of the cable from the keyboard and the remaining end at the key- board port on the terminal/PC.
  • Page 15: Using The Bc20Xx™ Radio Base

    Connecting the Base Station Using the BC20xx™ Radio Base Radio Base LEDs LEDs on the QuickScan Base provide information about the Base as well as battery charging status, as shown in Figure Figure 6. QuickScan Base LEDs RED LED / GREEN LED YELLOW LED Table 1.
  • Page 16: Charging The Battery Pack

    7) will indi- cate the status of the battery. Before using the battery, read “Battery Safety” in the Regulatory Addendum included with your product. Datalogic recommends annual replace- ment of rechargeable battery packs to ensure NOTE maximum performance. Alternatively, the battery can be charged by connecting the reader directly to a host through the micro-USB connector available in the bottom of the handle, as shown.
  • Page 17: Using The Reader

    Using the Reader Extract the battery pack by slightly rotating the pack and pulling away from the reader. To mount the new battery pack reverse the process: Insert the top of the new pack inside the reader’s han- dle. Rotate the battery pack downward while pressing the bottom side of the battery pack (to seat securely into the contact springs) so that the edges of the pack and the handle board are aligned, while securing the cap-...
  • Page 18: Linking The Reader

    65° 65° Linking the Reader Link Datalogic RF Devices to Base For RF devices, before configuring the interface it is nec- essary to link the handheld with the base. To link the handheld and the base, press the trigger to wake up the handheld and mount it into the base.
  • Page 19: Linking To A Bluetooth Adapter In Serial Port Profile Mode

    Use the host computer’s Bluetooth manager to “Discover new devices” and select "Datalogic Scanner." If you receive an error message, it may be necessary to disable security on the device.
  • Page 20 Linking the Reader Use a text editor to see incoming data on the port designated by the computer's Bluetooth manager. Link to PC in HID The QBT21X1 can be set up to require a PIN code when connecting. If you want to set up a PIN, or when adding new equipment to a sys- tem that uses a custom security PIN, please see NOTE...
  • Page 21: Variable Pin Code

    Linking the Reader Variable PIN Code Some Bluetooth drivers on the Host (such as WIDCOMM and BlueSoleil 8) require a Variable PIN Code. When attempting connection, the application presents a window that includes a PIN Code which is to be input using the QBT21X1.
  • Page 22: Programming

    After scanning the interface bar code from the Interfaces section, select other options and customize your reader through use of the programming bar codes avail- able in the Product Reference Guide (PRG) or Datalogic Alad- din™ configuration software (both available on the Datalogic website).
  • Page 23: Hid Alt Mode

    Programming HID Alt Mode Read the configuration command label below for the HID Alt Mode feature. ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE HID Alt Mode = OFF HID Alt Mode = ON Power Off Scan the bar code below to shut off power to the handheld until the next trigger pull.
  • Page 24: Country Mode

    Country Mode Country Mode The following bar codes can be used either while in HID mode (when reader is connected using Bluetooth) or for configuring the base. NOTE HID configuration: Scan any one of the bar codes in the table the country for which your PC is localized.
  • Page 25 Country Mode COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Britain Country Mode = Croatia* Country Mode = Czech Republic* Country Mode = Denmark* Country Mode = France Country Mode = French Canadian Country Mode = Germany *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 26 Country Mode COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Hungary* Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key* Country Mode = Lithuanian Country Mode = Norway* Country Mode = Poland* *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description QuickScan™...
  • Page 27 Country Mode COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Portugal* Country Mode = Romania* Country Mode = Slovakia* Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Switzerland* *Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 28: Caps Lock State

    Caps Lock State Caps Lock State The following bar codes can be used either while in HID mode (when reader is connected using Bluetooth) or for configuring the base. NOTE This option specifies the format in which the reader sends character data.
  • Page 29: Selecting The Base Interface Type

    Selecting the Base Interface Type Selecting the Base Interface Type Upon completing the physical connection between the base and its host, proceed directly to Interface Selection below for information and programming for the interface type the base is connected to (for example: RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, or USB) and scan the appropriate bar code to select your sys- tem’s correct interface type.
  • Page 30 RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf Select RS232-WN RS-232 for use with OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS Select RS-232 OPOS USB COM to simulate RS-232 standard interface Select USB-COM-STD a. Download the correct USB COM driver from www.datalogic.com USB-OEM USB-OEM (can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS) Select USB-OEM QuickScan™ QBT21X1...
  • Page 31: Keyboard Interface

    Selecting the Base Interface Type Keyboard Interface Use the programming bar codes to select options for USB Keyboard and Wedge Interfaces. KEYBOARD AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/ Standard Key Encoding Select KBD-AT Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with standard key encoding but without external keyboard Select KBD-AT-NK...
  • Page 32 Selecting the Base Interface Type KEYBOARD (continued) PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding Select KBD-XT Keyboard Wedge for IBM Terminal 3153 Select KBD-IBM-3153 Keyboard Wedge for IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx make only keyboard Select KBD-IBM-M Keyboard Wedge for IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx make break keyboard Select KBD-IBM-MB USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding...
  • Page 33: Scancode Tables

    Selecting the Base Interface Type KEYBOARD (continued) USB Keyboard for Apple computers Select USB-KBD-APPLE Keyboard Wedge for DIGITAL Terminals VT2xx, VT3xx, VT4xx Select KBD-DIG-VT USB Keyboard with standard key encoding Select USB Keyboard Scancode Tables Reference the PRG for information about control character emulation which applies to keyboard interfaces.
  • Page 34: Numlock

    Selecting the Base Interface Type Numlock This option specifies the setting of the Numbers Lock (Num- lock) key while in keyboard wedge interface. This only applies to alternate key encoding interfaces. It does not apply to USB keyboard. NUMLOCK ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Numlock = Numlock key unchanged Numlock = Numlock key toggled QuickScan™...
  • Page 35: Good Read Green Spot Duration

    Selecting the Base Interface Type Good Read Green Spot Duration Successful reading can be signaled by a good read green spot. Use the bar codes below to specify the duration of the good read pointer beam after a good read. GOOD READ GREEN SPOT DURATION ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Green Spot Duration = Disable (Green Spot is Off)
  • Page 36: Scan Modes

    Scan Modes Scan Modes The imager can operate in one of several scanning modes. Trigger Single — When the trigger is pulled, scanning is acti- vated until one of the following occurs: • a programmable duration has elapsed • a label has been read •...
  • Page 37 Scan Modes SCAN MODES Scan Mode = Trigger Single $CSNRM01 Scan Mode = Trigger Hold Multiple Scan Mode = Trigger Pulse Multiple $CSNRM03 Scan Mode = Flashing Scan Mode = Always On Scan Mode = Stand Mode Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following table contains Physical and Performance Char- acteristics, User Environment and Regulatory information. Physical Characteristics Color White or Black Height 6.4”/163 mm Dimensions Length 3.6”/91 mm (reader) Width 1.6”/41 mm Weight Reader - 6.7 ounces (190 g) (approximate, Cradle - 7.8 ounces (221 g) without cable)
  • Page 39 Technical Specifications Performance Characteristics Light Source LEDs Roll (Tilt) Angle Up to ± 45° Pitch Angle ± 65° Skew (Yaw) Angle ± 70° Field of View 56°± 2° a. Based on ISO 15423 specifications Depth of Field (Typical) Symbology 4 mils: 3.0 to 11.0 cm / 1.2 to 4.3 in 5 mils: 2.0 to 15.0 cm / 0.8 to 5.9 in 7.5 mils: 2.0 to 25.0 cm / 0.8 to 9.8 in Code 39...
  • Page 40 Code 128 ISBT; Interleaved 2 of 5; Standard 2 of 5; Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP (HR); Industrial 2 of 5; Datalogic 2 of 5 (China Post Code/Chi- nese 2 of 5); IATA 2of5 Air cargo code; Code 11; Codabar; Codabar (NW7);...
  • Page 41 Technical Specifications Contaminants Spray/rain Dust/ IEC 529-IP42 (scanner only) particulates ESD Level 16 kV (Air Discharge) Regulatory See the Regulatory Addendum. Radio Features Frequency Range 2400 to 2483.5 MHz Range (in open air) 25 m (typical) a. See "Interface Selection" on page 21 for a listing of available interface sets by version type.
  • Page 42: Led And Beeper Indications

    LED and Beeper Indications LED and Beeper Indications The reader’s beeper sounds and its LED illuminates to indi- cate various functions or errors on the reader. An optional “Green Spot” also performs useful functions. The following tables list these indications. One exception to the behaviors listed in the tables is that the reader’s functions are program- mable, and so may or may not be turned on.
  • Page 43 LED and Beeper Indications Indication Description Beeper Upon successful read of a label, the Green Spot software shall turn flashes the green spot on momentarily for the time speci- fied by the config- ured value. Except when in sleep mode or when a Good Read LED Duration other than 00 is selected Programming Mode - The following indications ONLY occur when...
  • Page 44: Error Codes

    Error Codes Error Codes Upon startup, if the reader sounds a long tone, this means the reader has not passed its automatic Selftest and has entered FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) isolation mode. If the reader is reset, the sequence will be repeated. The following table describes the LED flashes/beep codes associated with an error found.
  • Page 45: Datalogic Limited Factory Warranty

    Base Station Indications Datalogic Limited Factory Warranty Datalogic warrants to Customer that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from product shipment. Warranty Coverage Datalogic hardware products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use.
  • Page 46: Warranty Exclusions

    Datalogic shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a loca- tion within the country in which the Datalogic service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
  • Page 47: No Assignment

    Risk of Loss Customer shall bear risk of loss or damage for product in transit to Datalogic. Datalogic shall assume risk of loss or damage for product in Datalogic’s possession. In the absence of specific written instructions for the return of product to...
  • Page 48: Ergonomic Recommendations

    Ergonomic Recommendations Ergonomic Recommendations In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow the recommenda- tions below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering CAUTION to your company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury.
  • Page 49: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Always be sure to unplug the reader and base from the wall plug before touching the contacts. CAUTION Exterior surfaces and scan windows exposed to spills, smudges or debris require periodic cleaning to ensure best performance during scanning operations. Contacts on the scanner and the base should also be cleaned as needed to ensure a good connection.
  • Page 50: Support Through The Website

    Support Through the Website Support Through the Website Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the SUPPORT > GENERAL DUTY HANDHELD SCANNERS category link. From this page you can select your product model from the dropdown list which gives you access to: Downloads including Data Sheets, Manuals, Software &...
  • Page 51: Hex-Numeric Keypad

    Hex-Numeric Keypad Hex-Numeric Keypad Use the bar codes that follow to enter numbers as you would select digits/characters from a keypad. Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 52 Hex-Numeric Keypad Hex-Numeric Keypad (continued) QuickScan™ QBT21X1...
  • Page 53: For Hid Variable Pin Code Only

    Hex-Numeric Keypad Hex-Numeric Keypad (continued) For HID Variable Pin Code only If you make a mistake, scan the CANCEL barcode below to abort and not save the entry string. You can then restart. Cancel an incomplete HID Variable PIN Code Finish by scanning the Exit HID Variable PIN Code label.
  • Page 54 Hex-Numeric Keypad NOTES QuickScan™ QBT21X1...
  • Page 55 Hex-Numeric Keypad NOTES Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 56 ©2014-2017 Datalogic S.p.A. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many countries, including the U.S. and the E.U. Datalogic USA Inc. 959 Terry Street | Eugene, OR 97402 | U.S.A. |...

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