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BC9xx0-STAR Base Station/Charger Quick Reference Guide...
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Scancode Tables................12 Country Mode ..................13 Caps Lock State ..................17 Numlock ....................18 Technical Features ..................19 Datalogic ADC Limited Factory Warranty ........... 21 Ergonomic Recommendations ..............22 Services and Support ..................23 Products..................23 Service & Support ................. 23...
Using the BC9xx0 Base Station The BC9xx0 base station, when paired with one or more PowerScan™ PM9X00 readers, builds a Cordless Reading System for the collection, decoding and transmission of bar code data. It can be connected to a Host PC via RS232, USB, or KBD Wedge, and is suited for single-cradle layouts.
Installation Installation To set up your BC9xx0 cradle you must: Physically install the cradle. Make all system connections. Configure the BC9xx0 cradle. Mounting the BC9xx0 Cradle The cradle package contains the following items: • BC9xx0 Base Station (with Desktop • 1 Metal Mounting plate Mounting Bracket installed) •...
Mounting the BC9xx0 • Desktop mount bracket has ribs to keep the scanner in place when the cradle is horizontal • Wall mount bracket contains bosses to keep the scanner in place when the cradle is vertical. To change the Bracket: Remove the screw holding the Bracket in place.
Mounting the BC9xx0 Cradle Permanent Mounting For either desktop or wall mounting, the cradle can be fastened directly to a flat surface using screws (not included). When mounting on drywall, the base should be screwed to a wall stud or supporting beam for additional support. Figure 3.
Mounting the BC9xx0 Figure 4. Mounting Plate on Wall Attaching the Metal Plate to Base Alternatively, the mount can be attached first to the base, then both can be mounted to a wall as described above. Figure 5. Attaching Mounting Plate to Base Base with Mount attached Quick Reference Guide...
Mounting the BC9xx0 Cradle System Connections Connections should always be made with power off! CAUTION The BC9xx0 cradle provides a multi-interface connector and a power supply connector as shown: Power Supply Multi-Interface Connector Connecting and Disconnecting the Interface Cable The BC9xx0 can be connected to a Host by means of a multi-interface cable, which must be simply plugged into the Host connector, visible on the front panel of the cradle.
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Mounting the BC9xx0 RS232 USB* *The power supply is optional, the cradle can be powered by the USB port. In this case the full charging of an empty battery will take about 10 hours. For intense usage and/or when the system is shut down during the night, the use of an external power supply is recommended.
™ Datalogic Aladdin is a multi-platform utility program that provides a quick and user-friendly configuration method via the RS232/USB-COM interface. It also allows upgrading the software of the connected device (see the Datalogic ™ Aladdin Help On-Line for more details).
To change the defaults refer to the PowerScan 9X00 PRG, or to the Datalogic ™ Aladdin Configuration program, both downloadable from the Datalogic web- site. Compatibility with the PowerScan™ 8000 family The BC9xx0 can be programmed to operate in a mode compatible with the ™...
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USB COM to simulate RS232 standard interface USB-COM-STD USB-OEM (can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS) USB-OEM USB Keyboard with standard key encoding Select USB Keyboard USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding USB Alternate Keyboard a. Download the correct USB COM driver from www.datalogic.com BC 9xx0 Cradle...
Selecting the Interface 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 AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &...
Selecting the Interface Type Country Mode This feature specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard. COUNTRY MODE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Country Mode = U.S. Country Mode = Belgium Country Mode = Britain BC 9xx0 Cradle...
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Selecting the Interface COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Croatia Country Mode = Czech Republic Country Mode = Denmark Country Mode = France Country Mode = French Canadian Country Mode = Germany Quick Reference Guide...
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Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Hungary Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key Country Mode = Lithuanian Country Mode = Norway Country Mode = Poland Country Mode = Portugal BC 9xx0 Cradle...
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Selecting the Interface COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Romania Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Slovakia Country Mode = Switzerland Quick Reference Guide...
Selecting the Interface Type Caps Lock State This option specifies the format in which the reader sends character data. This applies to keyboard wedge interfaces. This does not apply when an alter- nate key encoding keyboard is selected. It does not apply to USB keyboard ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Caps Lock State = Caps Lock OFF Caps Lock State = Caps Lock ON...
Selecting the Interface Numlock This option specifies the setting of the Numbers Lock (Numlock) key while in keyboard wedge interface. This only applies to alternate key encoding inter- faces. It does not apply to USB keyboard. ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Numlock = Numlock key unchanged Numlock = Numlock key toggled Quick Reference Guide...
Technical Features Technical Features Electrical Features Supply Voltage External Power 10 - 30 VDC Host Power 5 VDC ±10% Power Consumption External Power max. 10 W (charging) * Host Power max. 500 mA (charging) Ext. Power/Data yellow LED Host Power/Data yellow LED Reader batt.
Datalogic service center, with ship- ping charges prepaid. Datalogic shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Datalogic service center is located.
DAMAGES. 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 spe- cific written instructions for the return of product to Customer, Datalogic will select the car- rier, but Datalogic shall not thereby assume any liability in connection with the return shipment.
Services and Support Services and Support Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.datalogic.com and click on the links indicated for fur- ther information. Products Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can down-...
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Services and Support NOTES BC 9xx0 Cradle...
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Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many countries, including the U.S.A. and the E.U. PowerScan is a trademark of Datalogic S.p.A. or of Datalogic Group companies, registered in many countries, including the U.S. and the E.U.
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