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Balluff BVS HS-QB Quick Manual

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  • Page 1 Balluff BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth ® Quick Guide english...
  • Page 2 An electronic version of this document is downloadable from the Balluff website (www.Balluff.com). If you visit our website and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other Balluff publications, please let us know via the "Contact" page. Disclaimer This document contains operating instructions and technical documentation for BVS HS Handscanners by Balluff GmbH.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Base Station Connection and Routing ......11 System and Network Layout ........13 Typical Setup with Cradle and Host ....13 Using the BVS HS-QB Radio Base ....... 14 Radio Base LEDs ..........14 Charging the Batteries ..........15 Battery Safety ............... 15 Replacing the Battery Pack ..........

  • Page 4: End User Software License Agreement (Eula)

    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 Balluff GbmH. and its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Balluff") to the entity or per- son who has purchased or otherwise acquired a Balluff Product ("End User"). For...

  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    End User that End User is deemed to have ordered and accepted a license for each breaching use. End User shall pay Balluff the applicable list price for such licenses as of the date of such breach.

  • Page 6: Limitation Of Liability

    End User's part of any settlement that is attributable to such claim, pro- vided, that 1) End User notifies Balluff promptly in writing of the claim, 2) Bal- luff controls the defense or settlement of the claim, and 3) End User cooperates fully with Balluff in such defense or settlement.
  • Page 7 11.5 German law shall apply exclusively without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles. 11.6 In addition to these EULA, the General Terms and Conditions of Balluff shall apply. In the event that individual provisions of the EULA contradict any pro- vision of General Terms and Conditions, then, the EULA shall prevail.

  • Page 8: Description

    The Balluff BVS HS-QB readers have enhanced optics with improved motion tolerance allowing codes placed on fast moving objects to be easily and quickly captured, creating the ideal reader for tasks requiring high throughput like those found in retail and light indus- trial environments.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Reader

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Setting Up the Reader Setting Up the Reader Follow the steps below to connect and get your reader up, and com- municating with its host. Configure the Base Station starting on this page.
  • Page 10 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® 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 scanner in the locked condition at the end of the working shift, or when not in use for an extended period of time.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Base Station

    (if necessary) before proceeding. Connect the interface cable before applying power to the Base Station. The BVS HS-QB reader can also be Powered by the Terminal. When powered by the Terminal, the battery charger is automatically set as Slow charge.
  • Page 12 Host Connection — Verify before connection that the reader’s cable type is compatible with your host equipment. The Balluff VS HS-Q reader can be set up to require a 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 OPM for information before proceeding.

  • Page 13: System And Network Layout

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Connecting the Base Station Most connections plug directly into the host device as shown in Figure 4: Connecting to the Host. Keyboard Wedge interface cables have a ‘Y’ connection where its female end mates with the male end of the cable from the keyboard and the remaining e.nd at the keyboard port...

  • Page 14: Using The Bvs Hs-Qb Radio Base

    Connecting the Base Station Using the BVS HS-QB Radio Base 4.3.1 Radio Base LEDs LEDs on the Balluff BVS HS-QB Base provide information about the Base as well as battery charging status, as shown in Figure 6: Balluff BVS HS-Q Base LEDs...

  • Page 15: Charging The Batteries

    Micro-USB Connector Alternatively, simply insert the Balluff BVS HS-Q into the base. When the scanner is fully seated in the cradle, it will sound a “chirp” to indi- cate that the cradle has detected the scanner connection.
  • Page 16 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Connecting the Base Station - Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat. - Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery pack to each other with any metal object (such as wire).
  • Page 17 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Connecting the Base Station Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high- pressure containers or on induction cookware. Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging or storing the battery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Connecting the Base Station Replacing the Battery Pack Before proceeding, read “Battery Safety” on the preceding pages. Balluff recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum performance. NOTE Using a coin or screwdriver, unscrew the bottom of the battery pack until it is disengaged.
  • Page 19 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Connecting the Base Station 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 handle.

  • Page 20: Using The Balluff Bvs Hs-Q Reader

    LED indicator which is backprojected on the read code. Reference the BVS HS-Q reader operation manual (OPM) on the Balluff website for more information about this feature and other programma-...

  • Page 21: Linking The Reader

    Use the host computer’s Bluetooth manager to “Discover new devices” and select "Balluff Scanner." If you receive an error mes- sage, it may be necessary to disable security on the device. Use an RS-232 terminal program to see incoming data on the port designated by the computer's Bluetooth manager.

  • Page 22: Linking To A Bluetooth Adapter In Hid Mode

    Scan the Link to PC in HID label below.. Use the host computer’s Bluetooth manager to “Discover new devices” and select "Balluff Scanner." If you receive an error mes- sage, it may be necessary to disable security on the device.

  • Page 23: Variable Pin Code

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Linking the Reader Variable PIN Code Some Bluetooth drivers on the Host (such as WIDCOMM and Blue- Soleil 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 BVS HS-Q reader.

  • Page 24: Programming

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Programming Programming The reader is factory-configured with a set of standard default features. After scanning the interface barcode from the Interfaces section, select other options and customize your reader through use of the program- ming barcodes available in the Operational Manual (OPM) (available on the Balluff website).

  • Page 25: Hid Alt Mode

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Programming HID Alt Mode Read the configuration command label below for the HID Alt Mode fea- ture. ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE ¨ HID Alt Mode = OFF HID Alt Mode = ON Power Off Scan the barcode below to shut off power to the handheld until the next trigger pull.

  • Page 26: Country Mode

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Country Mode Country Mode The following barcodes can be used either while in HID mode (when reader is connected using Blue- tooth) or for configuring the base. NOTE HID configuration: Scan any one of the barcodes in the table below to set the country for which your PC is localized.
  • Page 27 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Country Mode Country Mode = Czech Republic* Country Mode = Denmark* Country Mode = France Country Mode = French Canadian* Country Mode = Germany Country Mode = Hungary* Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description (Base configuration only) www.balluff.com...
  • Page 28 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Country Mode Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key* Country Mode = Lithuanian* Country Mode = Norway* Country Mode = Poland* Country Mode = Portugal* Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description...

  • Page 29: Caps Lock State

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Caps Lock State Country Mode = Romania* Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Slovakia* Country Mode = Switzerland* Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description...
  • Page 30 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Caps Lock State When using the Base Interface, this applies only to keyboard wedge interfaces. It does not apply when an alternate key encoding keyboard is selected. CAPS LOCK STATE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE...

  • Page 31: Selecting The Base Interface Type

    - RS-232 - USB For defaults and additional information associated with each interface, proceed to the corresponding chapter in the BVS HS-QB reader OPM. 10.1.1 Configuring the Interface Scan the programming barcode which selects the appropriate interface type for the system the reader will be connected to.
  • Page 32 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Selecting the Base Interface Type RS-232 RS-232 standard interface Select RS232-STD RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf Select RS232-WN USB COM to simulate RS-232 standard interface Select USB-COM-STDa www.Balluff.com a. Download the correct USB COM driver from...

  • Page 33: Scancode Tables

    USB Keyboard with standard key encoding Select USB Keyboard 10.1.3 Scancode Tables Reference the BVS HS-QB Operation Manual for information about control character emulation which applies to keyboard interfaces. Country Mode This feature specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard when configured through the base.

  • Page 34: Numlock

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Selecting the Base Interface Type 10.1.4 Numlock This option specifies the setting of the Numbers Lock (Numlock) key while in keyboard wedge interface. This only applies to alternate key encoding interfaces. It does not apply to USB keyboard.

  • Page 35: Reading Parameters

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Reading Parameters Reading Parameters Point the reader at the target and pull the trigger to enable the aiming system and the illuminator (red beam) to decode the barcode label. The aiming system will briefly switch off during the acquisition time and if no code is decoded will switch on again before the next acquisition.

  • Page 36: Scan Modes

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Scan Modes Scan Modes The imager can operate in one of several scanning modes. Trigger Single — When the trigger is pulled, scanning is activated until one of the following occurs: - a programmable duration...
  • Page 37 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Scan Modes SCAN MODES ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE ¨ Scan Mode = Trigger Single Scan Mode = Trigger Hold Multiple Scan Mode = Trigger Pulse Multiple Scan Mode = Flashing Scan Mode = Always On Scan Mode = Stand Mode www.balluff.com...

  • Page 38: Pick Mode

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Scan Modes 12.1 Pick Mode Pick Mode is a Decoding and Transmission process where barcodes that are not within the configurable distance from the center of the aim- ing pattern are not acknowledged or transmitted to the host. It is active only while the scanner is in Trigger Single mode.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following table contains Physical and Performance Characteristics, User Environment and Regulatory information. Physical Characteristics Color White or Black Height 163 mm Dimensions Length 91 mm Width 41 mm...
  • Page 40 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Technical Specifications Depth of Field (Typical) Symbology 5mil: 0.5 - 15cm Code 39 10mil: 0 - 22cm 20mil: 40cm 7.5mil: 0 - 15cm 13mil: 0.5 - 35cm 6.6mil: 1.0 - 130cm PDF-417 10mil: 0 - 21cm 15mil: 0.5 - 24cm...
  • Page 41 DataBar Limited; GS1 DataBar Expanded; GS1 DataBar Truncated; DATABAR Expanded Coupon. 2D / Stacked Codes The Balluff BVS HS-QB scanner is capable of decoding the following symbologies using multiple frames (i.e. Multi-Frame Decoding): PDF-417; QR Code; Aztec; Datamatrix; Inverse Datamatrix; Datama- trix is configurable for the following parameters:;...
  • Page 42 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Technical Specifications Ambient Light Up to 100,000 Lux Immunity Contaminants Spray/ IEC 529-IP42 (scanner only) rain Dust/particulates ESD Level 16 KV Regulatory UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, Electrical Safety IEC 60950 Europe; Australia; Russia; USA/CANADA;...

  • Page 43: Led And Beeper Indications

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® LED and Beeper Indications LED and Beeper Indications The reader’s beeper sounds and its LED illuminates to indicate various functions or errors on the reader. The green LED Spot backprojected on the code provides a reliable feedback to the user. The following tables list these indications.
  • Page 44 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® LED and Beeper Indications Programming Mode - The following indications ONLY occur when the reader is in Programming Mode. Indication Description Beeper A valid program- LED blinks Reader sounds Label Program- ming label has...

  • Page 45: Error Codes

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® 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.

  • Page 46: Base Station Indications

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Base Station Indications Base Station Indications Indication LEDs Power-up Complete Yellow LED on Reader Disabled by the HOST or the communication with HOST is Yellow LED blinking ~1Hz not established Data/labels are transmitted to the...

  • Page 47: Regulatory Addendum

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Regulatory Addendum Regulatory Addendum ©2014-2015 Datalogic ADC, Inc.o All rights reserved. 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. www.balluff.com...
  • Page 48 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Regulatory Addendum Datalogic ADC, Inc. 959 Terry Street Eugene, OR 97402 USA Telephone: (541) 683-5700 Fax: (541) 345-7140 ©2014-2015 Datalogic ADC, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this documentation or the...

  • Page 49: Regulatory Information

    All versions of the reader are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to equipment, not expressly approved by Balluff or Datalogic could void the user's authority to operate the equip- ment. Statement of Agency Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 50 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Regulatory Addendum Canadian Notice This equipment does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques...

  • Page 51: Imager Labeling

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Regulatory Addendum 17.2 Imager Labeling Sample labels are shown here to illustrate their location only. Please view the labels on your product for actual details, as they may vary from those depicted. Scanner Regulatory Label The QuickScan™...

  • Page 52: Weee Statement

    For your return shipment, please use our RMA process, which you will find on our website. We are unable to reimburse costs for shipping/packaging. If the handheld reader to be returned is type BVS HS-QB or BVS HS- PB, the internationally valid shipping regulations for lithium-ion batteries must be observed.
  • Page 53 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Regulatory Addendum China RoHS Table of Restricted Elements www.balluff.com...

  • Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Regulatory Addendum 17.4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC-113 Datalogic ADC Srl, Via S. Vitalino, 13 Rev.: 0 Lippo di Calderara di Reno (BO) 40012 Italy Pag.: 1 di 1 La presente dichiarazione di conformità è rilasciata sotto la responsabilità esclusiva di...
  • Page 55 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Regulatory Addendum Cofetel Mexico Update Este Producto es usable en Mexico Certificado Nr. RCPDADL09-1251 (COFETEL) La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condi- ciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause inter- ferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación...
  • Page 56 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Regulatory Addendum Base carregadora para Leitor de Código de Barra QBT2400, modelo BC2030 3765-14-4727 (01)07898916345130 “Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a...

  • Page 57: Ergonomic Recommendations

    - Provide adequate clearance - Provide a suitable working environment - Improve work procedures. 18.1 Services and Support Balluff provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.Balluff.com and click on the links indicated for further information.

  • Page 58: Cleaning

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Cleaning Cleaning 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 59: Hex-Numeric Keypad

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Hex-Numeric Keypad Hex-Numeric Keypad Use the barcodes that follow to enter numbers as you would select dig- its/characters from a keypad. www.balluff.com...
  • Page 60 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Hex-Numeric Keypad...

  • Page 61: For Hid Variable Pin Code Only

    BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Hex-Numeric Keypad 20.1 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 62 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Notes...
  • Page 63 BVS HS-QB Handheld Barcode Reader with Bluetooth® Notes www.balluff.com...
  • Page 64 World Headquarters Subsidaries Germany Balluff GmbH Balluff Inc. Schurwaldstraße 9 8125 Holton Drive 73765 Neuhausen a.d.F. Florence, Deutschland Kentucky 41042-0937 Tel. +49 7158 173-0 Phone (859) 727-2200, Fax +49 7158 5010 1-800-543-8390 balluff@balluff.de applications@balluff.com www.balluff.com...

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