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Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) ....4 Description..................8 General Features ............8 Using the Balluff BVS HS-PB reader ..........9 Installing the Battery Pack .............10 Charging the Batteries ..........12 Changing the Batteries ........13 Programming ..................14 Using Programming Barcodes ........
Software and Application Software are collectively referred to as "Software" and are subject to the terms and conditions contained in this EULA. Software is provided only for use with, and for authorized end users of, the Balluff BVS HS-P Series of hand held readers ("Product"). Portions of the Embedded Software include or operate with Open Source software or libraries ("Open...
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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.
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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.
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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 Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Description Description The Balluff BVS HS-PB reader is a feature-rich and rugged area imager. 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:...
Using the Balluff BVS HS-PB reader Using the Balluff BVS HS-PB reader The Balluff BVS HS-PB 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.
To install, charge and/or do any other action on the battery, follow the instructions in this manual. To charge the Battery Pack, See “Charging the Batteries” on page 12. Balluff recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum performance. NOTE Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the scanner.
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Always charge the battery at 0° - 45°C tempera- ture range. Use only the authorized power supplies, battery pack, chargers, and docks supplied by your Balluff reseller. The use of any other power sup- plies can damage the device and void your war- CAUTION ranty.
Charging the Batteries Once the BAM MD-VS-001 base station (cradle) is powered, you can charge the reader's batteries. Place the BVS HS-PB reader into the cradle. The Reader LED on the cradle/battery charger turns red. The battery is completely charged when the Reader LED on the cradle/ battery charger turns green.
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Installing the Battery Pack 4.1.1 Changing the Batteries Push the button at the bottom of the handle as shown to release the battery. Pull down to remove the battery. Button Do not incinerate, disassemble, short termi- nals or expose to high temperature.
The reader is factory-configured with a set of standard default features. Customize your reader through use of the programming barcodes available in the BVS HS-PB series. Check the corresponding features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chapters of the OPM.
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Set Date and Time Set Date and Time Scan the Enter/Exit Programming barcode below to set date and time. ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Scan the Set Date barcode + six digits for Year, Month and Day (YYMMDD) from the "Hex-Numeric Keypad"...
Use the host computer’s Bluetooth manager to “Discover new devices” and select "Balluff Scanner." If you receive an error message, 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.
Use a text editor to see incoming data on the port designated by the computer's Bluetooth manager. Link to PC in HID The BVS HS-PB reader 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 system that uses a custom security PIN, please see the OPM for information.
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-PB reader. Please read the barcode "Variable PIN Code" and restart the sequence from step 2 above.
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader HID Country Mode HID Country Mode When the Reader is connected with a Bluetooth Adapter in HID mode, you may want to set the country for which your PC is localized. In order to do that, read one of the configuration command labels below.
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader HID Country Mode HID COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Czech Republic Country Mode = Denmark Country Mode = France Country Mode = French Canadian Country Mode = Germany Country Mode = Hungary...
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader HID Country Mode HID COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key Country Mode = Lithuanian Country Mode = Norway Country Mode = Poland Country Mode = Portugal www.balluff.com...
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader HID Country Mode HID COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Romania Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Slovakia Country Mode = Switzerland...
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader HID Caps Lock State HID Caps Lock State This option specifies the format in which the reader sends character data. ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Caps Lock State = Caps Lock OFF Caps Lock State = Caps Lock ON Caps Lock State = AUTO Caps Lock Enable www.balluff.com...
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader HID Alt Mode 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...
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Power Off Power Off Scan the barcode below to shut off power to the BT handheld until the next trigger pull. PowerOff www.balluff.com...
Move the reader toward the target and center the aiming pattern and illumination system to capture and decode the image. See "Using the Balluff BVS HS-PB reader" on page 9 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-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Operating Modes Operating Modes 13.1 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) —...
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Operating Modes 13.3 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 in Trigger Single mode.
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following tables contain Physical and Performance Characteristics, User Environment and Regulatory information. Item Description PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Height: 212 mm Dimensions Length: 110 mm Width: 74 mm Weight 395 g...
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Technical Specifications Item Description 1D 2.5 mil Resolution 2D 4 mil Reading distances 2.5 mils: 2-6 cm Code 39 20 mils: 3-70 cm 40 mils: 3-110 cm EAN 13 13 mils: 3-60 cm...
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DataMatrix, MaxiCode and QR Codes (QR, Micro QR and Multiple QR codes), Aztec Code, China Han Xin Code DIRECT PART MARKING (DPM) CAPABILITY: BVS HS-PB-DPW: Codes are generally readable when marked by laser or chemical etching or ink jet printed; Data Matrix codes are also readable when marked by dot peening on flat materials.
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Technical Specifications REGULATORY UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, IEC Electrical Safety 60950 North America (FCC) : Canada ( IC); Rus- sia ( Gost); European Union R&TTE Direc- EMI/RFI tive; Japan; Korean KCC; Taiwan;...
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless 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. The green LED Spot backprojected on the code provides a reliable feedback to the user. The following tables list these indications.
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader LED and Beeper Indications Error Indicators INDICATION DESCRIPTION BEEPER The reader is try- Slow Link Attempt ing to link to the Flashes base Reader and Base Configuration are aligning the Fast Flashes N/A...
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader LED and Beeper Indications Programming Mode - The following indications ONLY occur when the reader is in Programming Mode. INDICATION DESCRIPTION BEEPER Label Program- A valid program- LED blinks Reader sounds ming Mode...
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless 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-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum 17.1 Regulatory Information 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 could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum Customs Union The CU conformity certification has been achieved; this allows the Product to bear the Eurasian mark of conformity. NCC Statement: 根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 規定 : 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可, 公司、商號或使用者 均不得擅自變更頻率、加大...
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum Korean Statement 전기안전관리법의 의한 표기사항 YU12254-14002 1. 제품명칭 : 전지(리튬이온전지) 2. 모델명 : BT-1 3. 정 격 : 3.7 Vdc, 2 100 mAh 4. 제조자딩 : Shenzhen Bak Technology Co., Ltd 5.
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum CHINA ROHS TABLE OF RESTRICTED ELEMENTS (SCANNER) www.balluff.com...
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum CHINA ROHS TABLE OF RESTRICTED ELEMENTS (BASE)
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BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum 17.3 Imager Labeling 17.3.1 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-PB Industrial Cordless 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-PB Industrial Cordless 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-PB Industrial Cordless 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-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader Regulatory Addendum 17.4 Letter of Conformity EC-100 Datalogic ADC Srl, Via S. Vitalino, 13 Rev.: 1 Lippo di Calderara di Reno (BO) 40012 Italy Pag.: 1 di 1 La presente dichiarazione di conformità è rilasciata sotto la responsabilità esclusiva di Datalogic...
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless 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.
- Provide a suitable working environment - Improve work procedures. 19.1 Services and Support Balluff provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to www.Balluff.com, choose your country and then click on the links indicated for further information. Products Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can download specific Manuals, Data Sheets, List of Accessories etc.
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader 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...
BVS HS-PB Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader 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.