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)
Handheld barcode scanner, bcs 3600ex series (30 pages)
Summary of Contents for Bartec BCS3600ex Series
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Hand-held scanner BCS3600 series Quick Start Guide...
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Status: March 2021 / Revision B Proviso: Subject to technical changes. Changes, mistakes and printing errors do not substantiate any claim to damages. Content Pages English 1-68 BARTEC GmbH Max-Eyth-Straße 16 Fon: +49 7931 597-0 Support: em-support@bartec.com 97980 Bad Mergentheim Fax: +49 7931 597-119 Download: http://automation.bartec.de...
BCS3600 series Table of content Hand-held scanner and accessories Basic safety information ............................1 Information on this Quick Start Guide ....................1 1.1.1 Languages ................................. 2 1.1.2 Changes in the document ..........................2 ...
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BCS3600 series Table of content Hand-held scanner and accessories Features ............................23 4.3.1 Physical features .............................. 23 4.3.2 Ambient conditions ............................24 Ex-relevante values ........................26 4.4.1 Connection HMI limiting cable to Ex HMI or other Ex systems - Zone2 ............26 ...
The BARTEC company reserves the right to carry out technical changes at any time. In no event will BARTEC company be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this Quick Start Guide.
1.1.2 Changes in the document BARTEC reserves the right to change the content of this document without notification. No warranty is assumed for the correctness of the information. In cases of doubt, the German safety instructions apply because it is not possible to rule out errors of translation or printing.
BCS3600 series Basic safety information Hand-held scanner and accessories Intended use 1.3.1 Exclusive purpose The Hand-held scanner is a handheld piece of electrical equipment. It serves the purpose of the mobile recording, processing and/or radio transmission of data within potentially explosive atmospheres.
Repairs Repairs to explosion-protected devices may only be performed by authorised personnel with original spare parts and according to the state of the art. Therfore all repairs to the Hand-held scanner have to conducted by BARTEC. 1.6.5 Commissioning It must be checked that all components and documents are available before commissioning.
The information contained herein refers to the explosion-protected version of the Hand-held scanner BCS3600 This Quick Start Guide contains all important information on the subject of explosion protection. Further product information on handling and commissioning can be found on the BARTEC support page: https://automation.bartec.de/mobileE.htm Subject to technical changes.
All documents are available online from the following websites: BARTEC: www.bartec.com or http://automation.bartec.de ZEBRA: www.zebra.com In the event of an overlaps with Zebra, the instructions of BARTEC apply. Document BARTEC Explanation User manual Guidelines on commissioning and the safe...
BCS3600 series Product description Hand-held scanner and accessories Product description Hand-held scanner BCS3600 series The hand-held scanners in the BCS3600 series are used for the mobile capture, processing and transfer of data within potentially explosive atmospheres. The data are transferred either using a connection cable (BCS3608 ) or using a Bluetooth connection (BCS3678 Subject to technical changes.
You must comply with the permissible ambient conditions for the device used (see User Manual). 2.1.2 Comparison with ZEBRA The certified hand-held scanners from BARTEC are based on the following hand-held scanners from ZEBRA and are mainly function-compatible: BARTEC ZEBRA BCS3608 -NI –...
Product description Hand-held scanner and accessories Supply modules BARTEC offers different types of supply modules. These are each available as versions for corded or Bluetooth handheld scanners. The systems enable direct connection of BCS3600 series hand scanners in the Ex area and data transfer to other PC/host systems in the Ex or safe area.
BCS3600 series Product description Hand-held scanner and accessories 2.2.1 Configuration Universal supply module The Universal supply module (USM) has a terminal compartment on the output side for mains connection and data cable in Ex e design. The USM enables a scanner to be operated directly in the Ex area and the data to be transferred to a PC/host system in the Ex area (in Ex e version) or in the safe area.
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BCS3600 series Product description Hand-held scanner and accessories Supply module Ex i The supply module Ex i has a connection compartment on the output side for mains connection in Ex e and data cable in Ex i version. The USM enables a scanner to be operated directly in the Ex-area and the data to be transferred to another Ex i PC/Host System in the Ex area.
BCS3600 series Structure Hand-held scanner and accessories Structure Hand-held scanner (corded and Bluetooth) Scan window Scanning barcodes Charging the battery Contact for base station Transferring data to base station Trigger button Starting the scan process Wired hand-held scanner: ...
BCS3600 series Structure Hand-held scanner and accessories Battery charging station, 4-slot Inserting the battery for charging Battery compartments (4) LEDs (4) Displaying the status of the battery charging station Connect power supply with battery charging station Connection for power supply Drill hole Mounting the battery charging station, e.g.
BCS3600 series Structure Hand-held scanner and accessories Supply module Ex i corded Kabelverschraubung Cable gland Klemmen X1 bis X2 Terminals X3 to X4 Shield clamp Terminals X5 to X10 7-pole round plug Cover Supply module Ex i Bluetooth Kabelverschraubung Cable gland Klemmen X1 bis X2 Terminals X3 to X4 Shield clamp...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories Technical data Explosion protection IS 4.1.1 Hand-held scanner BCS3608 -IS (Type: 17-A1S4-1HP0/****) ATEX Zone 1 / 21 Labelling II 1G Ex ia ma op is IIC T4 Ga II 1D Ex ia ma op is IIIC T135°C Da IP 64 Test certificate EPS 18 ATEX 1 199 X Standards...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories 4.1.3 Universal supply module for BCS3608 -IS (Type: 17-A1Z0-0018/****) ATEX Zone 1 / 21 Labelling II 2(1)G Ex eb ma [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gb II 2(1)D Ex tb [ia Da] IIIC T80°C Db Test certificate EPS 18 ATEX 1 013 X Standards...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories 4.1.5 Supply module Ex i for BCS3608 -IS (Typ: 17-A1Z0-0025/****) ATEX Zone 1 / 21 Labelling II 2(1)G Ex eb ib ma [ia Ga] IIC T4 Gb II 2(1)D Ex tb ib [ia Da] IIIC T80°C Db Test certificate EPS 18 ATEX 1 013 X Standards...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories Explosion protection NI 4.2.1 Hand-held scanner BCS3608 -NI and BCS3678 -NI (Type: B7-A2S4-****/****) ATEX Zone 2 / 22 Labelling II 3G Ex ic op is IIC T4 Gc II 3D Ex ic op is IIIC T135°C Dc IP 64 Test certificate EPS 16 ATEX 1113 X Standards...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories 4.2.4 Universal supply module for BCS3678 -NI (Type: B7-A2Z0-0043/****) ATEX Zone 2 / 22 Labelling II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc II 3D Ex tc IIIC T80°C Dc Test certificate EPS 16 ATEX 1113 X Standards see chapter: EU Declaration of Conformity...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories Features 4.3.1 Physical features 4.3.1.1 Hand-held scanner Dimensions corded: (height x width x depth) 185 mm x 76 mm x 132 mm (7.3 inch x 3.0 inch x 5.2 inch) Bluetooth: 185 mm x 76 mm x 142 mm (7.3 inch x 3.0 inch x 5.6 inch) Weight Hand-held scanner BCS3678...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories 4.3.2 Ambient conditions 4.3.2.1 Hand-held scanner Operating temperature Corded: –20 °C to 50 °C (–4°F to 122 °F) Bluetooth: –20 °C to 50 °C (–4 °F to 122 °F) Storage temperature –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F) (without battery) Relative humidity 5 % - 95 %, condensing...
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BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories 4.3.2.3 Battery Operating temperature –20 °C to 50 °C (–4 °F to 122 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to 50 °C (–4 °F to 122 °F) Charging temperature (nominal) 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Charging temperature (ideal) 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Relative humidity...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories Ex-relevante values 4.4.1 Connection HMI limiting cable to Ex HMI or other Ex systems - Zone2 This section lists the Ex relevant parameters that are relevant for connecting the BCS3608 -NI corded handheld scanner to an Ex HMI or to Ex systems. Cable for power supply and data line in Ex e: Must be mechanically protected for installation.
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BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories Available HMI limiting cables: available for use in hazardous Type Description ATEX/IECEx Class I, II, III Zone 2/22 Division 2 HMI limiting cable 1.9 m (plain) USB B7-A2Z0-0041 Connection between HMI and hand-held scanner BCS3608 -NI, with open cable ends...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories Connection of supply module Ex i to other Ex systems This section lists the Ex-relevant parameters that are relevant for connecting the supply module Ex i to another Ex system. system for bluetooth hand-held scanner BCS3678 system for corded hand-held scanner BCS3608...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories 4.6.2 Battery Zone 1 (Type 17-A1Z0-00**) Zone 2 (Type B7-A2Z0-00**) Only for Zone 1: Information on the use Only for Zone 2: Information on the use Subject to technical changes. 30/68 March 2021 / Revision B...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories 4.6.3 Supply module Only for Zone 1: Information on the use Product designation IS Bluetooth corded Product designation NI Bluetooth corded Only for Bluetooth-Version: Scan to Connect Barcode For connecting the supply module with the scanner In the supply module: Serial number barcode...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories 4.6.4 Base station Product designation IS Product designation NI Only for Zone 1: Type label Subject to technical changes. 32/68 March 2021 / Revision B...
BCS3600 series Technical data Hand-held scanner and accessories 4.6.5 Battery charging station Product designation IS Product designation NI Only for Zone 1: Type label Subject to technical changes. 33/68 March 2021 / Revision B...
Replace the battery if the operating time has shortened considerably. The standard warranty period for all BARTEC batteries is six months, whereby it is irrelevant whether the battery was acquired separately or was contained in the scope of the delivery of the Hand-held scanner.
ATTENTION No mixing of accessories! Only use accessories specified by BARTEC for the corresponding zones Accessories that are specified for zone 1 should only be used with the corresponding hand-held scanners. Accessories that are specified for zone 2 should only be used with the corresponding hand-held scanners.
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Do not short circuit the battery! Accessories Only install or replace accessories outside the potentially explosive atmosphere. User accessories exclusively which have been tested or certified by BARTEC for this purpose. Subject to technical changes. 36/68 March 2021 / Revision B...
4-slot battery charging station Type: G7-A0Z0-0013 ACHTUNG Damage to the battery when using non-specified chargers! Only use chargers and accessories specified by BARTEC for charging the battery, because the batteries and chargers are ex technically modified. Subject to technical changes. 37/68...
BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories Corded hand-held scanner BCS3608 -NI / BCS3608 6.3.1 Connecting the connection cable to the hand-held scanner DANGER Spark formation when connecting a cable! Always have cables connected by a qualified electrician. Only connect or disconnect a cable in the potentially explosive atmosphere when ...
-NI / BCS3678 6.4.1 Insert/change battery DANGER Mixing up the batteries! Only use batteries that have been specified by BARTEC. Spark formation when changing the battery! Only insert or remove the battery outside the potentially explosive atmosphere. ...
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BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories Slide the battery into the battery compartment with the battery contacts first. Make sure that the rounded side of the battery is facing the rear of the hand-held scanner. Close the battery compartment cover. DANGER Spark formation caused by the battery falling out! Close the safety lock carefully.
BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories 6.4.2 Connecting the base station on the host PC and power source DANGER Spark formation when connecting a cable! Only use the base station outside potentially explosive atmosphere. The base station is supplied with power via the connection cable to the host PC. ...
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BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories Connect the base station to the power source. Connection via USB Connection via RS232 Non ex-area Non ex-area Needed power supply: BCS3678 BCS3678 Part ATEX / IECEx Zone 2/22 ATEX / IECEx Zone 1/21 NEC Class I, II, III Division 2 Base station Type: 17-A1Z0-0014...
Placing and charging the hand-held scanner in the base station DANGER Non-approved base station! Only use the base station that has been specified for the relevant configuration by BARTEC. Spark formation! Only use the base station outside the potentially explosive atmosphere. ...
Inserting and charging the battery in the battery charging station DANGER Non-approved battery charging station! Only use the battery charging station that has been specified for the relevant configuration by BARTEC. Spark formation! Only use the battery charging station outside the potentially explosive atmosphere.
BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories Meaning of LED display / beeps 6.5.1 Hand-held scanner LED display Colour Beep sequence Meaning Status LEDs (on Green flashes Low – medium – Hand-held scanner switching on) high switched on Status LEDs (when High (4 short Transmission error scanning)
BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories Possible system configurations 6.6.1 Corded Hand-held scanner BCS3608 6.6.1.1 Corded Hand-held scanner BCS3608 -NI / BCS3608 -IS with universal supply module The universal supply module for US and Canada can only be used with DC24V ...
BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories 6.6.2 Bluetooth Hand-held scanner BCS3678 6.6.2.1 Bluetooth Hand-held scanner BCS3678 -NI / BCS3678 -IS via universal supply module The universal supply module for US and Canada can only be used with DC24V ...
BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories Universal supply module and supply module Ex i 6.7.1 Electrical values of the supply modules The following table lists the electrical input and output values of the available supply modules. Input (Power Connection AC or DC) ...
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BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories Data line Supply module Interface Version Universal supply module corded for hand-held scanner BCS3608 Type:17-A1Z0-0018 Universal supply module Bluetooth for hand-held scanner BCS3678 USB-SPP Type: 17-A1Z0-0019 RS232 Unidirectional RS422 in Ex e Universal supply module corded RS485...
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BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories Output (Scanner connection) Supply module Universal supply module corded 0,5 A for hand-held scanner BCS3608 Type:17-A1Z0-0018 Universal supply module Bluetooth Bluetooth for hand-held scanner BCS3678 Type: 17-A1Z0-0019 Universal supply module corded 0,5 A for hand-held scanner BCS3608 Type: B7-A2Z0-0042 Universal supply module...
BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories 6.7.2 Terminal assignment universal supply module Terminal assignment for the installation of power supply cables and connection cables on the host PC side. The following interfaces are supported: USB-SPP, RS232, RS422 und RS485 ...
BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories 6.7.3 Terminal assignment Supply module Ex i Terminal assignment for the installation of power supply cables and connection cables on the host PC side. The following interfaces are supported: USB-SPP und RS232 ...
BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories 6.7.4 Setting the interface with programming code The supply modules are pre-configured in the factory (default) to USB-SPP and are hardware pre-configured for corded or Bluetooth handheld scanners. The interfaces are set via programming barcodes. The correct setting of the used interface must be made, because the respective interface parameters are set internally accordingly.
BCS3600 series Commissioning Hand-held scanner and accessories 6.7.5 Communication via supply modules to host or PC Only one communication direction is supported by the supply modules: Unidirektional (Uni): Only data from the hand-held scanner over a supply module can be sent to a host/PC. Sending data from the host/PC to the hand-held scanner (remote control) is not supported.
BCS3600 series Operation Hand-held scanner and accessories Operation Inspection to be conducted prior to use DANGER Spark formation caused by the connection cable or the battery falling out! Ensure that the safety lock has been correctly closed prior to use in the potentially ...
Handling accessories DANGER Non certified accessories endanger explosion protection. Danger to life exists in potentially explosive atmospheres! Only use original accessories from BARTEC. Only permitted outside the potentially explosive atmosphere: Insert/charge battery. Use base station and battery charging station.
BCS3600 series Operation Hand-held scanner and accessories Scanning During scanning, the hand-held scanners in the BCS3600 series emit a scanner beam. To scan a barcode, direct the scanner beam onto the barcode so that it captures the whole width of the barcode. While doing so, pay attention to the optimal scan position. Align the hand-held scanner centrally on the barcode.
ZEBRA Product Reference Guide. If none of the solutions listed leads to the elimination of a fault, please contact the BARTEC Enterprise Mobility Support: https://support.pixavi.com/support/home Resetting the hand-held scanner The hand-held scanner can be reset to two types of default settings: Scanning barcodes for factory settings (see ZEBRA Product Reference Guide, ...
BCS3600 series Faults – causes and Hand-held scanner and accessories remedies 8.1.1 Set Factory Default - Remove Custom Defaults (Reset to Factory Defaults) Set Factory Default - Scan the "Set Factory Default" barcode below to remove all user- defined defaults and reset the hand-held scanner to the factory defaults. (For Factory Default, see the Zebra "Product Reference Guide"...
Hand-held scanner and accessories Disposal Hand-held scanner and accessories contains metallic and plastic parts and electronic components. WEEE registration number of the BARTEC GmbH: DE 95940350 TAs professional electrical devices, our devices are intended exclusively for commercial use, so-called B2B devices, in accordance with the WEEE Directive. The WEEE Directive provides the framework for the treatment of old electrical equipment throughout Europe.
BCS3600 series EU Declaration of Conformity Hand-held scanner and accessories EU Declaration of Conformity Subject to technical changes. 61/68 March 2021 / Revision B...
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BCS3600 series Notes Hand-held scanner and accessories Subject to technical changes. 68/68 March 2021 / Revision B...
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