Bluetooth Security Features - Balluff BVS HS-P Series Operation Manual

Balluff BVS HS-P Family
Industrial Handheld Barcode Readers
3
Configuration Using Barcodes
3.12 BVS HS-PB
ONLY Features
3.12.1 Bluetooth
Security
Features
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The features in this section are valid only for BVS HS-PB models with bluetooth. Also reference
the Setup section for instructions on
On the Bluetooth system, it is possible to set a (configurable) PIN code to authenticate/connect
Bluetooth devices, and encrypt the data.
The Bluetooth PIN code can be enabled and configured by reading the barcodes in the following
sections.
If you are using a Bluetooth reader directly connected to a host through a
Bluetooth dongle, verify that the reader and the Bluetooth driver used by the
dongle share the same PIN code and the same security level. Otherwise the
connection cannot be established.
NOTE
Follow these steps to set the PIN code for a reader:
1 Enable Bluetooth Security Mode
2 Select a PIN code length of either 4 or 16 characters by reading the appropriate barcode in
"Select PIN Code Length"
3 Scan the relevant barcode from
meric characters from the keypad in
See page 271 in "References" for more detailed information and examples for this feature.
"Linking the Reader," starting on page 28.
by reading the "Enable" barcode below.
on page 226.
"Set PIN Code" on page 227, then scan the desired alphanu-
Appendix D: Keypad to set the PIN code.
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