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END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)....4 Description ..................8 General Features ............8 Setting Up the Reader ..............9 Connecting the Cable ............. 9 Using the BVS HS-PC reader............10 Selecting the Interface Type............11 Interface Selection ............11 Configuring the Interface ........11 Scancode Tables ..........14 Country Mode .............
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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.
Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Description Description The Balluff BVS HS-PC-Series hand held readers are a featurerich and rugged area imager reader. It is offered in several different models to better fit the different needs of each customer. The table below shows the unique features of each model:...
(optional, depends on settings needed) Connect the BVS HS-PC readers hand held by plugging directly into the host device as shown. The power can also be supplied through an exter- nal power supply via the Interface Cable supplied with a power jack.
Using the BVS HS-PC reader Using the BVS HS-PC reader The BVS HS-PC reader normally functions by capturing and decoding barcodes. The reader is equipped with an internal motion-sensing function which activates the aiming system on device motion. The intel-...
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Selecting the Interface Type Selecting the Interface Type Upon completing the physical connection between the reader and its host, proceed directly to Interface Selection below for information and programming for the interface type the reader is connected to (for example: RS-232, USB, etc.) and scan the appropriate barcode to...
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Selecting the Interface Type RS-232 RS-232 standard interface RS-232 RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf RS232-WN USB Com to simulate RS-232 standard interface USB-COM USB-OEM USB-OEM www.Balluff.com a. Download the correct USB Com driver from...
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Selecting the Interface Type USB (continued) USB Keyboard with standard key encoding USB-KBD USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding USB-KBD-ALT USB Keyboard for Apple computers USB-KBD-APPLE www.balluff.com...
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Selecting the Interface Type 5.1.2 Scancode Tables Reference the BVS HS-PC-Series OPM for information about control character emulation for keyboard interfaces. 5.1.3 Country Mode This feature specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard.
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Czech* 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...
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) 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...
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) 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...
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Selecting the Interface Type 5.1.4 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 alternate key encoding keyboard is selected.
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 BVS HS-PC reader. Check the corre- sponding features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chapters of the OPM.
Move the reader toward the target and center the aiming pattern and illumination system to capture and decode the image. See "Using the BVS HS-PC reader" on page 10 for more information. The aiming system will briefly switch off after the acquisition time, and if no code is decoded will switch on again before the next acquisition.
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Operating Modes Operating Modes Scan Mode The imager can be set to operate in one of several scanning modes. See the OPM for more information and settings for any of the options: Trigger Single (Default) — This mode is associated with typical handheld reader operation.
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Operating Modes Pick Mode Specifies the ability of the reader to decode labels only when they are close to the center of the aiming pattern. Pick Mode is a Decoding and Transmission process where barcodes that are not within the configu- rable distance from the center of the aiming pattern are not acknowl- edged or transmitted to the host.
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following table contains Physical and Performance Characteristics, User Environment and Regulatory information. Item Description Physical Characteristics Height: 212 mm Dimensions Length: 110 mm Width: 74 mm Weight (without cable)
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DIRECT PART MARK- ink jet printed; Data Matrix codes are also ING (DPM) CAPABILITY: readable when marked by dot peening BVS HS-PC-DPW: on flat materials. Any codes needs to be tested for reliable reading. BVS HS-PC-HDW: NONE www.balluff.com...
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Technical Specifications User Environment Operating Temperature -20° - +50° C Storage Temperature -40° to 70° C Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing Reader withstands >50 times 2 m drops Drop Specifications to concrete Ambient Light Immunity...
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader 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. An optional “Green Spot” also per- forms useful functions. The following tables list these indications. One exception to the behaviors listed in the tables is that the reader’s func-...
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader LED and Beeper Indications Programming Mode - The following indications ONLY occur when the reader is in Programming Mode. INDICATION DESCRIPTION BEEPER Reader Label Pro- A valid program- sounds four LED blinks gramming...
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader 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.
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Cleaning Cleaning Exterior surfaces and scan windows exposed to spills, smudges or debris require periodic cleaning to ensure best performance during scanning. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. If the product is very soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted non-aggressive clean- ing solution or diluted ethyl alcohol.
All models 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 Datalogic or Balluff 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.
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader 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...
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum 13.3 Imager Labeling 13.3.1 Aiming System The PowerScan™ aiming system meets the Class 2 requirements for laser safety. The laser information is located on the sides of the Scan- ner as shown below.
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum ENGLISH The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of your termi- nal. STANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 CFR 1040 and EN 60825-1 at the date of manufacture.
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum DEUTSCH Die folgenden Informationen stimmen mit den von international Behörden festgelegten Sicherheitshinweisen überein, und beziehen sich auf den korrekten Gebrauch des Scanners NORM FÜR DIE LASERSICHERHEIT Am Tag der Herstellung entspricht dieses Gerät den gültigen Laser- sicherheitsnormen EN 60825-1 und CDRH 21 CFR 1040.
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum ESPAÑOL Las informaciones siguientes son presentadas en conformidad con las disposiciones de las autoridades internacionales y se refieren al uso correcto del terminal. NORMATIVAS ESTÁNDAR PARA LA SEGURIDAD LÁSER Este aparato resulta conforme a las normativas vigentes de seguridad láser a la fecha de producción: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 y EN 60825-1.
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum 13.4 WEEE Statement Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement English Our BVS HS-P and BVS HS-Q series handheld readers are only intended for commercial use as B2B devices as per the WEEE Direc- tive.
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BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum CHINA ROHS TABLE OF RESTRICTED ELEMENTS...
BVS HS-PC Industrial Corded Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum 13.5 Letter of Conformity Datalogic ADC Srl EC-092 Via S. Vitalino, 13 Rev.: 1 Lippo di Calderara di Reno (BO) Pag.: 1 di 1 40012 Italy La presente dichiarazione di conformità è rilasciata sotto la responsabilità esclusiva di Datalogic...
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