Translation of the original, addendum to user manual 11-a1s4-7d0001, type 17-a1s4-*hp* atex / iecex zone 1/21 csa class i, ii, iii division , type b7-a2s4-*hp* atex / iecex zone 2/22 csa class i, ii, iii division 2 (10 pages)
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Handheld scanner series BCS 3600 User Manual...
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ATEX / IECEx Zone 2 and Zone 22 NEC / CEC Class I, II, III DIV 1 NEC / CEC Class I, II, III DIV 2 Document No.: 11-A1S4-7D0001 Status: 16.05.2018 BARTEC GmbH Support: service-mobilecomputing@bartec.de Max-Eyth-Straße 16 Phone: +49 7931 597-0 Download: http://automation.bartec.de...
Handscanners Contents BCS 3600 series About this documentation ..........................8 Target groups ..................................8 Explanation of Symbols ................................ 9 1.2.1 Warnings ....................................9 1.2.2 Symbols and means of presentation ..........................10 Technical changes ................................10 Languages ..................................10 Reference documents ................................. 11 Safety ................................
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Handscanners Contents BCS 3600 series 4.4.3 Communication via Bluetooth ............................. 26 4.4.4 Construction of cradle ................................. 27 4.4.5 Construction of 4-slot charging station for spare batteries ....................28 Meaning of LED display / beeps ............................30 4.5.1 Hand-held scanner ................................30 4.5.2 Cradle ....................................
Handscanners 1 About this documentation BCS 3600 series About this documentation Read carefully before commissioning the device. The User Manual is an integral part of the device. The User Manual is directed at all persons who are entrusted with handling the device. Knowledge of the safety instructions and warnings in this User Manual and strict compliance with them is essential for safe handling.
Handscanners 1 About this documentation BCS 3600 series Explanation of Symbols 1.2.1 Warnings Warnings are used in this User Manual to warn of the risks of damage to property and personal injuries. Always read and follow these warnings. Warnings in this User Manual are specially highlighted and indicated by symbols: DANGER DANGER designates a hazardous situation that can lead to death or serious, permanent injuries if safety measures are disregarded.
The current versions of data sheets, operating instructions, certificates, EC declarations of conformity and information about new accessories can be downloaded from www.bartec.de under “Products & solutions” in the “Automation technology” product area or can be requested directly from BARTEC GmbH (see Chapter 1.5, P. 11).
BARTEC (global): www.bartec.de ‒ BARTEC (ACS): http://automation.bartec.de ‒ ZEBRA (ZEB): www.zebra.com In the event of an overlaps with Zebra user manuals, the instructions in the BARTEC User Manual apply. The BARTEC User Manual takes priority. Document Explanation Download site BARTEC...
Handscanners 2 Safety BCS 3600 series Safety Intended use The hand-held scanners in the BCS 3600 series are hand-operated items of electrical equipment. They are used for the mobile capture, processing and transfer of data within potentially explosive atmospheres. The data are transferred either using a connection cable (BCS 3608 ) or using a Bluetooth connection (BCS 3678 The hand-held scanners in the BCS 3600...
Read the instructions in this Manual thoroughly and follow them when using the device. In the event of an overlaps with user manuals from Zebra, the instructions in the BARTEC User Manual apply. The BARTEC User Manual takes priority.
If the hand-held scanner has fallen from a greater height or you suspect a damaged enclosure: – Remove the hand-held scanner from the potentially explosive atmosphere immediately. Send the faulty hand-held scanner to BARTEC and reference the RMA number you were – issued. Corrosion: loss of explosion protection The enclosure of the hand-held scanner has protection class IP67, however constant exposure to moisture can lead to corrosion.
Do not touch the broken area. – Do not use the hand-held scanner. – Send the faulty hand-held scanner to BARTEC and reference the RMA number you were – issued. 2.4.4 Health hazard in the case of incorrect disposal Lithium ion batteries on the Bluetooth hand-held scanner contain pollutants that can be harmful to health.
Class II Div. 1 Groups E, F Class III Tab. 6: BCS 3608 -IS / BCS 3678 -IS hand-held scanner Further approvals and certificates can be found at www.bartec.de BCS 3608 -NI / BCS 3678 -NI hand-held scanners Standard Ex protection type...
/Zone 2; Division 1 / Division 2, each Bluetooth or wired (see system overview, Chapter 15.2, P. 70)) Tab. 8: Configurations Comparison Tab. 9 compares the hand-held scanners that have been modified for potentially explosive atmospheres to the original hand-held scanners from ZEBRA. BARTEC ZEBRA BCS 3608 DS3608-HP BCS 3608 BCS 3678 DS3678-HP BCS 3678 Tab.
Handscanners 4 Product description BCS 3600 series BCS 3608 -NI/BCS 3608 -IS wired hand-held scanners 4.3.1 Construction of wired hand-held scanners Fig. 5: Construction of BCS 3608 hand-held scanner Pos. Description Function Scan window Scanning barcodes Trigger button Starting the scan process Safety lock Securing the connection cable to prevent it coming unplugged...
4.3.2 Contacts / cables The function is only guaranteed if the cables you connect for your configuration have been specified by BARTEC (see system overview, Chapter 15.2, P. 70). Fig. 6: External contact on wired hand-held scanner Connection of hand-held scanners to a universal supply module...
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Connection of hand-held scanners to HMI (only Zone 2 and 22) The BCS 3608 -NI hand-held scanner can be connected to the HMI using the following cables: Cable specified for connection to HMI Version Length BARTEC Order No. Limiting cable RS 232 1.9 m B7-A2Z0-0040 Limiting cable 1.9 m...
Handscanners 4 Product description BCS 3600 series BCS 3678 -NI / BCS 3678 -IS Bluetooth hand-held scanner 4.4.1 Construction of the Bluetooth hand-held scanner Fig. 7: BCS 3678 Bluetooth hand-held scanner Pos. Description Function Scan window Scanning barcodes Charging the battery Contact for cradle ...
DANGER Non-approved accessories! Loss of function and risk of explosion. Only connect cradles and chargers that have been specified by BARTEC. The approved accessories are shown in the system overview (see system overview, Chapter 15.2, P. 70). The model is clearly indicated on the type label.
The function is only guaranteed if the cradle you use for your configuration has been specified by BARTEC (see system overview, Chapter 15.2, P. 70). The model is clearly indicated on the type label. The cradle charges the battery on the Bluetooth hand-held scanner and connects it to the host PC.
The function is only guaranteed if the 4-slot charging station you use for your configuration has been specified by BARTEC (see system overview, Chapter 15.2, P. 70). The model is clearly indicated on the type label. Subject to technical modifications...
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Handscanners 4 Product description BCS 3600 series Fig. 10: Construction of the 4-slot charging station for spare batteries Pos. Description Pos. Description Battery compartments (4) LEDs (4) Power connection Mounting holes, wall mounting (2) Power cable groove USB connection Cable groove Rubber feet (4) Cable routing, power cable Subject to technical modifications...
Handscanners 4 Product description BCS 3600 series Meaning of LED display / beeps 4.5.1 Hand-held scanner LED display Colour Beep sequence Meaning Status LEDs (on Green flashes Low – medium – high Hand-held scanner is switched switching on) Status LEDs (when High (4 short beeps) Transmission error scanning)
Only use universal supply modules that have been specified for the relevant configuration by BARTEC. The approved accessories are shown in the system overview (see system overview, Chapter 15.2, P. 70). The model is clearly indicated on the type label.
Handscanners 4 Product description BCS 3600 series 4.6.1 Terminal assignment Terminal assignment for installing power cords and RS 232, RS 422, RS 485 and USB types of connection cable on the host PC side: Terminal Marking RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 Bluetooth L = 85 V...
Handscanners 4 Product description BCS 3600 series 4.6.2 Setting the DIP switches The DIP switches (X18) must be set as follows depending on the interface used Fig. 12: DIP switches and switch positions Setting Interface RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 Tab.
Lay conductors according to the terminal assignment. Equipotential bonding is not required because the power supply is galvanically isolated. 4.6.7 Recommendation for the data line BARTEC recommends using the following cable: ‒ Standard, shielded data line to prevent external disturbances to the data line ‒ CAT5 cable or better ‒...
Handscanners 4 Product description BCS 3600 series Decodable barcode types Further information about decodable barcode types can be found in the ZEBRA Product Reference Guide for the SE4750-HP Scan Engine. Decoding options Code type 1D barcodes Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma)
There may a permanent reduction in quality if the battery is stored for more than six months. The standard warranty period for batteries from BARTEC is 6 months, irrespective of whether they are bought separately or together with a hand-held scanner.
The plugins are not yet present in 123Scan Utility Version 4.05.0007 (or older). The plugins are automatically present in the most recent version of 123Scan Utility. The plugins are available as a download from the BARTEC support page at the following address: http://automation.bartec.de/scannerE.htm...
Select the Import plug-in into 123Scan² function in the Tools menu. Select and install the plugin. 6.1.3 Required programming cables The programming cables specified by BARTEC are required for programming on a PC in the safe area. Programming cable Potentially explosive atmosphere...
Details of the various drivers provided by Zebra can be found on the Zebra support page. Area: Functions In terms of function, the hand-held scanners are based on the original Zebra models. Comparison BARTEC ZEBRA BCS 3608 DS3608-HP BCS 3678 DS3678-HP Tab.
BCS 3600 series When implementing an HID solution, a software wedge application (which is not sold by BARTEC) must be installed when using a universal supply module on the PC / host. The software wedge application is used to convert the incoming data as keyboard entry and for entering the data into the currently active field on the PC / host.
Handscanners 6 Configuration BCS 3600 series Pairing between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and cradle Using the hand-held scanner, scan the barcode (1) that is on the cradle. The hand-held scanner is connected to the cradle and ready for use. Subject to technical modifications 42 / 72 17/05/18...
Handscanners 6 Configuration BCS 3600 series Pairing between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and universal supply module 6.6.1 Pairing Bluetooth hand-held scanners The barcode for pairing contains the MAC address of the installed BT module. The MAC address is printed in the cover. If the barcode for pairing has been lost, it can be generated again with the help of the Zebra 123Scan Utility.
Handscanners 6 Configuration BCS 3600 series Thresholds for battery charge on Bluetooth hand-held scanners The thresholds for the display of the battery charge are defined as follows: Status Factory setting High 50 % Medium 20 % 10 % Overall status low 60 % Tab.
Connecting the connection cable to the hand-held scanner The function is only guaranteed if the cables you connect for your configuration have been specified by BARTEC (see system overview, Chapter 15.2, P. 70). Insert the connection cable completely in the hand-held scanner.
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7 Connection / Handscanners commissioning (qualified BCS 3600 series personnel) Push the safety lock into the closed position. DANGER connection cable coming unplugged Spark formation caused by the Explosion. Close the safety lock carefully. Screw the Phillips screw on the safety lock tight. Subject to technical modifications 46 / 72 17/05/18...
Only use universal supply modules that have been specified for the relevant configuration by BARTEC. The approved accessories are shown in the system overview (see system overview, Chapter 15.2, P. 70). The model is clearly indicated on the type label.
HID device. The prerequisite is a software wedge application on the PC / host using which the interface data can be converted into USB-HID. Software wedge applications are not supplied by BARTEC, but they are available on the market (e.g. T-Wedge).
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7 Connection / Handscanners commissioning (qualified BCS 3600 series personnel) Solution 2: availability on the PROFIBUS DP side Fig. 15: Availability on the DP side ‒ PROFIBUS DP converter to serial PROFIBUS compatible terminal equipment such as HMI Polaris with the possibility of ‒...
7 Connection / Handscanners commissioning (qualified BCS 3600 series personnel) BCS 3678 -NI / BCS 3678 -IS Bluetooth hand-held scanner 7.3.1 Connecting the cradle to the host PC and power source DANGER Spark formation when connecting a cable! Explosion. Only use the cradle outside the potentially explosive atmosphere. ...
Connecting to the HMI: connecting the hand-held scanner to the HMI The function is only guaranteed if the cables you connect for your configuration have been specified by BARTEC (see system overview, Chapter 15.2, P. 70). Pay attention to the HMI manual.
8.1.1 Changing the battery DANGER Mixing up the batteries! Loss of function and risk of explosion. Only use batteries that have been specified by BARTEC. Only the following batteries are approved: Zone / Div. Battery type Zone 1 / Div. 1 17-A1Z0-0012 Zone 2 / Div.
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Handscanners 8 Operation BCS 3600 series Slide the battery into the battery compartment, ensuring the following: – Battery contacts point toward the battery compartment. – Rounded side of the battery points toward the back of the hand-held scanner. Close the battery compartment cover. DANGER Spark formation caused by the battery falling out! Explosion.
DANGER Non-approved cradle! Loss of function and risk of explosion. Only use the cradle that has been specified for the relevant configuration by BARTEC. The approved accessory is shown in the system overview (see system overview, Chapter 15.2, P. 70). The model is clearly indicated on the type label.
Handscanners 8 Operation BCS 3600 series 8.1.3 Connecting the Bluetooth hand-held scanner to the cradle The Bluetooth hand-held scanner sends data to the cradle. The cradle sends these data to a host PC. To exchange data, the cradle must be connected to the hand-held scanner. To connect the hand-held scanner to the cradle, place the hand-held scanner in the cradle (see ...
8.1.4 Charging the battery DANGER Mixing up the batteries! Loss of function and risk of explosion. Only use batteries that have been specified by BARTEC. Only the following batteries are approved: Zone / Div. Battery type Zone 1 / Div. 1 17-A1Z0-0012 Zone 2 / Div.
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Handscanners 8 Operation BCS 3600 series Press the battery into the 4-slot charging station on the side with the label. You can hear the battery click into place LED on the 4-slot charging station flashes yellow, indicating the start of the charging process. ...
Handscanners 8 Operation BCS 3600 series Inspection to be conducted prior to use DANGER Spark formation caused by the connection cable or the battery falling out Explosion. Ensure that the safety lock has been correctly closed prior to use in the potentially explosive ...
Handscanners 8 Operation BCS 3600 series Final inspection of the universal supply module Check points Supply module is not damaged Universal supply module has been certified Universal supply module has been certified for use with the hand-held scanner Terminal connection chamber of the universal supply module has been correctly closed Universal supply module has been correctly connected Scanning During scanning, the hand-held scanners in the BCS 3600...
Handscanners 8 Operation BCS 3600 series 8.3.1 Optimal scan position Right: The hand-held scanner can also read barcodes when the scanner beam is not directly centred on the barcode. Fig. 18: Correct scan position Wrong: The hand-held scanner cannot decode/scan a barcode if the scanner beam does not capture the whole width of the barcode.
We are unable to guarantee processing within the contractually agreed period for any returns received without RMA number (Return Merchandise Authorization). The processing guidelines and the RMA form can be downloaded from our website: Europe: http://www.bartec.de USA: http://bartecus.repairshopr.com/wf/rma-2/start.com Read the processing guidelines for the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) process before sending a faulty device in for repair.
Information about the configuration of host parameters and barcode types can be found in the ZEBRA Product Reference Guide. Please contact BARTEC Automation & Enterprise Mobility Support: Service- mobilecomputing@bartec.de if none of the solutions set out rectify the fault. Fault Possible cause...
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11 Faults – causes and Handscanners remedies BCS 3600 series Fault Possible cause Solution Cradle has lost the connection Restore the connection between the to the host hand-held scanner and cradle (see Chapter 11.1, P. 65). Host displays the scanned data Hand-held scanner has not Configure the hand-held scanner for the incorrectly...
Handscanners 11 Faults – causes and remedies BCS 3600 series 11.1 Restoring the connection between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and cradle If the hand-held scanner is not transferring any data to the cradle, restore the connection as follows: All cables on the host and on the cradle are securely connected. Unplug the mains cable from the cradle.
Our customers may return all products purchased from us for disposal. We guarantee disposal in accordance with applicable statutory requirements. The sender bears the costs for shipping/packaging. Send the device to BARTEC for disposal. Subject to technical modifications...
Handscanners 14 Ambient conditions BCS 3600 series Ambient conditions Property Value Operating temperature With cable: –30 °C – 50 °C –22°F – 122 °F Without cable: –20 °C – 50 °C –4 °F – 122 °F Storage temperature –40 °C –...
Handscanners 15 Annex BCS 3600 series Annex 15.1 Technical data The technical data are specified on the corresponding data sheet. 15.2 Approved accessories The system overview shows the accessories specified for the different configurations. Subject to technical modifications 70 / 72 17/05/18...
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Handscanners 15 Annex BCS 3600 series Subject to technical modifications 71 / 72 17/05/18...
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