Balluff Bvs hs-q series User manual

Balluff BVS HS-Q Family

Standard Handheld Barcode Reader

Operation Manual

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Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:

Design patents: EP002158717, USD723563, ZL201330271434.1

Utility patents: EP0996284B1, EP0997760B1, EP0999514B1, EP1128315B1,

EP1396811B1, EP1413971B1, EP1828957B1, JP4435343B2, US6478224,

US6512218, US6513714, US6561427, US6808114, US6997385, US7053954,

US7075663, US7234641, US7387246, US7721966, US8245926, US8561906

All patents belong to a third party

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END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) .................... 11

Introduction ........................................................................................... 15

About this Manual ................................................................................................................. 15

Overview ......................................................................................................................... 15

Manual Conventions ....................................................................................................... 15

Technical Support ................................................................................................................. 15

Balluff Website Support ................................................................................................... 15

Telephone Technical Support .......................................................................................... 15

About the Reader ................................................................................................................. 16

Programming the Reader ...................................................................................................... 16

Configuration Methods .................................................................................................... 16

Programming Barcodes .................................................................................. 16

Cordless Models Only ........................................................................................................... 16

Using the Bluetooth base (cradle) .................................................................................... 17

Bluetooth base LEDs ...................................................................................... 17

Charging the Batteries .................................................................................................... 17

Battery Safety ....................................................................................................................... 18

Replacing the Battery Pack ................................................................................................... 19

Setup ..................................................................................................... 21

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 21

Setting Up the Reader .......................................................................................................... 21

Installing the Interface Cable ................................................................................................. 21

Cordless Models ............................................................................................. 23

Configuring the Base Station ................................................................................................ 23

Connecting the Base Station ........................................................................................... 23

Base Station Connection and Routing ............................................................................. 23

Host Connection ............................................................................................. 25

Power Connection .......................................................................................... 25

System and Network Layouts ......................................................................................... 25

Stand Alone Layout ......................................................................................... 25

Connecting the Base when Security Pin is Enabled ......................................................... 25

Linking the Reader to a Base Station .............................................................................. 26

RF Devices ...................................................................................................... 26

BT Models only ............................................................................................... 26

Linking a BT Reader to a PC ........................................................................................... 26

Linking to a PC in Server Mode (BT Slave Mode) ............................................. 26

Linking to a PC in Client Mode (BT Master Mode) ............................................ 26

Power Off ........................................................................................................ 27

Interface Selection ................................................................................................................ 27

Setting the Interface ........................................................................................................ 27

Available Interfaces ......................................................................................... 28

Customizing Configuration Settings ...................................................................................... 28

Configure Interface Settings ............................................................................................ 28

Global Interface Features ................................................................................................ 29

Configuring Other Features ............................................................................................. 29

Data Format .................................................................................................... 29

Reading Parameters ........................................................................................ 29

Symbology-Specific Parameters ...................................................................... 29

1D Symbologies .............................................................................................. 29

2D Symbologies .............................................................................................. 29

Software Version Transmission ....................................................................................... 29

Resetting the Product Configuration to Defaults .............................................................. 29

Restore Custom Defaults ................................................................................ 29

Restore Factory Configuration ......................................................................... 29

Configuration Using Barcodes ............................................................. 31

Configuration Parameters ..................................................................................................... 31

Interface Configuration: ................................................................................... 31

Parameters common to all interface applications: ............................................ 31

Symbology-specific parameters: ..................................................................... 31

To program features: ....................................................................................... 31

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Global Interface Features ........................................................................................... 32

Host Commands — Obey/Ignore ................................................................... 32

USB Suspend Mode .................................................................................................. 32

RS-232 Interface .................................................................................................................. 33

Baud Rate ................................................................................................................. 34

Data Bits .................................................................................................................... 35

Stop Bits .................................................................................................................... 35

Parity ......................................................................................................................... 36

Handshaking Control ................................................................................................. 36

RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces ............................................................................................... 37

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................... 38

Beep On ASCII BEL ................................................................................................... 38

Beep On Not on File .................................................................................................. 39

ACK NAK Options ..................................................................................................... 39

ACK Character .......................................................................................................... 40

NAK Character .......................................................................................................... 40

ACK NAK Timeout Value ............................................................................................ 41

ACK NAK Retry Count ............................................................................................... 42

ACK NAK Error Handling ........................................................................................... 42

Indicate Transmission Failure ..................................................................................... 43

Disable Character ...................................................................................................... 43

Enable Character ....................................................................................................... 44

Keyboard Settings ............................................................................................................... 45

Country Mode ............................................................................................................ 46

Send Control Characters ........................................................................................... 49

Control Character 00 ...................................................................................... 49

Control Character 01 ...................................................................................... 49

Control Character 02 ...................................................................................... 49

Intercode Delay .......................................................................................................... 49

Caps Lock State ........................................................................................................ 50

Numlock .................................................................................................................... 50

USB Keyboard Speed ................................................................................................ 51

USB Keyboard Numeric Keypad ................................................................................ 52

USB-OEM Interface ............................................................................................................. 53

USB-OEM Device Usage ........................................................................................... 54

USB Interface Options ............................................................................................... 54

Transmit Labels in Code 39 Format ........................................................................... 55

IBM Standard Format ..................................................................................... 55

Mixed IBM Standard and Code 39 Format ..................................................... 55

Code 39 Format ............................................................................................. 55

Interface Options ....................................................................................................... 55

Data Format ......................................................................................................................... 56

Global Prefix/Suffix ......................................................................................................... 57

Global AIM ID ................................................................................................................. 58

AIM IDs ...................................................................................................................... 58

Set AIM ID Individually for GS1-128 ........................................................................... 60

Label ID .......................................................................................................................... 60

Label ID: Pre-Loaded Sets ......................................................................................... 61

Individually Set Label ID ............................................................................................. 61

Label ID Control ............................................................................................. 61

Label ID Symbology Selection − 2D Symbologies .......................................... 66

Advanced Formatting: User Label Edit ............................................................ 67

Case Conversion ............................................................................................ 67

Character Conversion ..................................................................................... 68

Reading Parameters ............................................................................................................ 69

Double Read Timeout ................................................................................................ 70

LED and Beeper Indicators ........................................................................................ 71

Power On Alert ............................................................................................... 71

Good Read: When to Indicate ........................................................................ 71

Good Read Beep Type ................................................................................... 72

Good Read Beep Frequency .......................................................................... 72

Good Read Beep Length ................................................................................ 73

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Good Read Beep Volume ............................................................................... 74

Good Read LED Duration ................................................................................ 75

Reading Features ....................................................................................................... 76

Scan Mode ..................................................................................................... 76

Stand Mode Indication .................................................................................... 77

Stand Operation .............................................................................................. 77

Pick Mode ....................................................................................................... 78

Stand Mode Sensitivity .................................................................................... 78

Stand Mode Illumination Off Time .................................................................... 79

Reading Active Time ....................................................................................... 79

Stand Illumination Control ............................................................................... 80

Flash On Time ................................................................................................. 80

Flash Off Time ................................................................................................. 81

Aiming Pointer ................................................................................................. 81

Aiming Duration Timer ..................................................................................... 82

Green Spot Duration ....................................................................................... 83

Mobile Phone Mode ........................................................................................ 83

Partial Label Reading Control .......................................................................... 84

Decode Negative Labels ................................................................................. 84

Multiple Label Reading ............................................................................................... 85

Multiple Labels per Frame ............................................................................... 85

Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Symbology ................................................. 86

Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Length ........................................................ 86

1D Symbologies ................................................................................................................... 87

1D Code Selection .......................................................................................... 87

Disable All Symbologies .................................................................................. 88

Code EAN/UPC .......................................................................................................... 89

Coupon Control .............................................................................................. 89

UPC-A ............................................................................................................ 90

UPC-A Enable/Disable .................................................................................... 90

UPC-A Check Character Transmission ............................................................ 90

Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 .............................................................................. 91

UPC-A Number System Character Transmission ............................................. 91

UPC-A 2D Component ................................................................................... 92

UPC-E ........................................................................................................................ 92

UPC-E Enable/Disable .................................................................................... 92

UPC-E Check Character Transmission ............................................................ 93

UPC-E 2D Component .................................................................................... 93

Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 .............................................................................. 94

Expand UPC-E to UPC-A ................................................................................ 94

UPC-E Number System Character Transmission ............................................. 95

GTIN Formatting ......................................................................................................... 95

EAN 13 (Jan 13) ......................................................................................................... 96

EAN 13 Enable/Disable ................................................................................... 96

EAN 13 Check Character Transmission ........................................................... 96

EAN-13 Flag 1 Character ................................................................................ 97

EAN-13 ISBN Conversion ............................................................................... 97

EAN-13 2D Component .................................................................................. 98

ISSN ........................................................................................................................... 98

ISSN Enable/Disable ....................................................................................... 98

EAN 8 (Jan 8) ............................................................................................................. 99

EAN 8 Enable/Disable ..................................................................................... 99

EAN 8 Check Character Transmission ............................................................. 99

Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 ............................................................................. 100

EAN 8 2D Component .................................................................................. 100

UPC/EAN Global Settings ......................................................................................... 101

UPC/EAN Price Weight Check ...................................................................... 101

UPC/EAN Quiet Zones .................................................................................. 102

Add-Ons .................................................................................................................. 103

Optional Add-ons .......................................................................................... 103

Cordless models only: ................................................................................... 103

Optional Add-On Timer ................................................................................. 104

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Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer ................................................................. 106

Code 39 .................................................................................................................. 109

Code 39 Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 109

Code 39 Check Character Calculation .......................................................... 109

Code 39 Check Character Transmission ...................................................... 110

Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission ................................................ 110

Code 39 Full ASCII ....................................................................................... 110

Code 39 Quiet Zones ................................................................................... 111

Code 39 Length Control ............................................................................... 111

Code 39 Set Length 1 .................................................................................. 112

Code 39 Set Length 2 .................................................................................. 113

Trioptic Code ........................................................................................................... 114

Trioptic Code Enable/Disable ....................................................................... 114

Code 32 (Ital Pharmaceutical Code) ......................................................................... 114

Code 32 Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 114

Code 32 Feature Setting Exceptions ............................................................ 114

Code 32 Check Char Transmission .............................................................. 115

Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission ................................................ 115

Code 39 CIP (French Pharmaceutical) ...................................................................... 116

Code 39 CIP Enable/Disable ........................................................................ 116

Code 39 Danish PPT ............................................................................................... 116

Code 39 Danish PPT Enable/Disable ............................................................ 116

Code 39 LaPoste ..................................................................................................... 117

Code 39 LaPoste Enable/Disable ................................................................. 117

Code 39 PZN .......................................................................................................... 117

Code 39 PZN Enable/Disable ....................................................................... 117

Code 128 ................................................................................................................ 118

Code 128 Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 118

Expand Code 128 to Code 39 ...................................................................... 118

Code 128 Check Character Transmission .................................................... 118

Code 128 Function Character Transmission ................................................. 119

Code 128 Quiet Zones ................................................................................. 119

Code 128 Length Control ............................................................................. 120

Code 128 Set Length 1 ................................................................................ 121

Code 128 Set Length 2 ................................................................................ 122

GS1-128 .................................................................................................................. 123

GS1-128 Enable ........................................................................................... 123

GS1-128 2D Component ............................................................................. 123

Code ISBT 128 ........................................................................................................ 124

ISBT 128 Concatenation .............................................................................. 124

ISBT 128 Force Concatenation ..................................................................... 124

ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode .................................................................... 125

ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout .................................................. 126

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) ........................................................................................ 127

I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable .................................................................................. 127

I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ............................................................ 128

I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ......................................................... 129

I 2 of 5 Length Control .................................................................................. 129

I 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ..................................................................................... 129

I 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ..................................................................................... 131

Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR ......................................................................................... 132

Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enable/Disable ..................................................... 132

Follett 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................. 132

Follett 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ......................................................................... 132

Standard 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................ 133

Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable .................................................................... 133

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ............................................... 133

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ............................................ 134

Standard 2 of 5 Length Control .................................................................... 134

Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ....................................................................... 135

Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ................................................................................... 136

Industrial 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................ 137

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Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 137

Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ................................................ 137

Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ............................................. 138

Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control ..................................................................... 138

Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ........................................................................ 139

Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ........................................................................ 140

Code IATA ................................................................................................................ 141

IATA Enable/Disable ...................................................................................... 141

IATA Check Character Transmission ............................................................. 141

Codabar ................................................................................................................... 142

Codabar Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 142

Codabar Check Character Calculation .......................................................... 142

Codabar Check Character Transmission ....................................................... 143

Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission ................................................. 143

Codabar Start/Stop Character Set ................................................................ 144

Codabar Start/Stop Character Match ............................................................ 144

Codabar Quiet Zones .................................................................................... 145

Codabar Length Control ................................................................................ 145

Codabar Set Length 1 ................................................................................... 146

Codabar Set Length 2 ................................................................................... 147

ABC Codabar ........................................................................................................... 148

ABC Codabar Enable/Disable ....................................................................... 148

ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode .............................................................. 148

ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ............................................ 149

ABC Codabar Force Concatenation .............................................................. 150

Code 11 ................................................................................................................... 151

Code 11 Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 151

Code 11 Check Character Calculation .......................................................... 151

Code 11 Check Character Transmission ....................................................... 152

Code 11 Length Control ................................................................................ 152

Code 11 Set Length 1 ................................................................................... 153

GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional ............................................................................... 155

GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional Enable/Disable ............................................ 155

GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional GS1-128 Emulation .................................... 155

GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional 2D Component ........................................... 156

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded ........................................................................................ 157

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Enable/Disable .................................................... 157

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded GS1-128 Emulation ............................................. 157

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded 2D Component ................................................... 158

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Length Control .................................................... 159

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 1 ....................................................... 160

GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 2 ....................................................... 161

GS1 DataBar™ Limited ............................................................................................ 162

GS1 DataBar™ Limited Enable/Disable ......................................................... 162

GS1 DataBar™ Limited GS1-128 Emulation ................................................. 162

GS1 DataBar™ Limited 2D Component ........................................................ 163

Code 93 ................................................................................................................... 163

Code 93 Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 163

Code 93 Check Character Calculation .......................................................... 164

Code 93 Check Character Transmission ....................................................... 164

Code 93 Length Control ................................................................................ 165

Code 93 Set Length 1 ................................................................................... 166

Code 93 Set Length 2 ................................................................................... 167

Code 93 Quiet Zones .................................................................................... 168

MSI .......................................................................................................................... 168

MSI Enable/Disable ....................................................................................... 168

MSI Check Character Calculation .................................................................. 169

MSI Check Character Transmission .............................................................. 169

MSI Length Control ....................................................................................... 170

MSI Set Length 1 .......................................................................................... 171

MSI Set Length 2 .......................................................................................... 172

Plessey ..................................................................................................................... 173

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Plessey Enable/Disable ................................................................................. 173

Plessey Check Character Calculation ........................................................... 173

Plessey Check Character Transmission ........................................................ 174

Plessey Length Control ................................................................................. 174

Plessey Set Length 1 .................................................................................... 175

Plessey Set Length 2 .................................................................................... 176

2D Symbologies ................................................................................................................. 177

2D Global Features ....................................................................................................... 177

2D Maximum Decoding Time ................................................................................... 178

2D Structured Append ............................................................................................. 179

2D Normal/Inverse Symbol Control .......................................................................... 179

Symbology Selection .................................................................................................... 180

Aztec Code .................................................................................................................. 180

Aztec Code Enable / Disable .................................................................................... 180

Aztec Code Length Control ...................................................................................... 180

Aztec Code Set Length 1 ............................................................................. 180

Aztec Code Set Length 2 ............................................................................. 182

China Sensible Code .................................................................................................... 183

China Sensible Code Enable / Disable ..................................................................... 183

China Sensible Code Length Control ....................................................................... 183

China Sensible Code Set Length 1 ............................................................... 184

China Sensible Code Set Length 2 ............................................................... 185

Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... 186

Data Matrix Enable / Disable .................................................................................... 186

Data Matrix Square/Rectangular Style ...................................................................... 186

Data Matrix Length Control ...................................................................................... 187

Data Matrix Set Length 1 .............................................................................. 187

Data Matrix Set Length 2 .............................................................................. 188

Maxicode ..................................................................................................................... 189

Maxicode Enable / Disable ....................................................................................... 189

Maxicode Primary Message Transmission ................................................................ 189

Maxicode Length Control ......................................................................................... 190

Maxicode Set Length 1 ................................................................................ 190

Maxicode Set Length 2 ................................................................................ 191

PDF417 ........................................................................................................................ 192

PDF417 Enable / Disable ......................................................................................... 192

PDF417 Length Control ........................................................................................... 192

PDF417 Set Length 1 ................................................................................... 193

PDF417 Set Length 2 ................................................................................... 194

Micro PDF417 .............................................................................................................. 195

Micro PDF417 Enable / Disable ............................................................................... 195

Micro PDF417 Code 128 GS1-128 Emulation .......................................................... 195

Micro PDF417 Length Control ................................................................................. 196

Micro PDF417 Set Length 1 ......................................................................... 196

Micro PDF417 Set Length 2 ......................................................................... 197

QR Code ...................................................................................................................... 198

QR Code Enable / Disable ....................................................................................... 198

QR Code Length Control ......................................................................................... 198

QR Code Set Length 1 ................................................................................. 199

QR Code Set Length 2 ................................................................................. 200

Micro QR Code ............................................................................................................ 201

Micro QR Code Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 201

Micro QR Code Length Control ................................................................................ 201

Micro QR Code Set Length 1 ....................................................................... 202

Micro QR Code Set Length 2 ....................................................................... 203

UCC Composite ........................................................................................................... 204

UCC Composite Enable / Disable ............................................................................ 204

UCC Optional Composite Timer ............................................................................... 205

Postal Code Selection .................................................................................................. 206

Postnet BB Control .................................................................................................. 207

WIRELESS FEATURES ...................................................................................................... 208

Wireless Beeper Features ........................................................................................ 209

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Good Transmission Beep .............................................................................. 209

Beep Frequency ............................................................................................ 209

Beep Duration ............................................................................................... 210

Beep Volume ................................................................................................ 211

Disconnect Beep ........................................................................................... 211

Docking Beep ............................................................................................... 212

Leash Alarm .................................................................................................. 212

Configuration Updates .............................................................................................. 214

Automatic Configuration Update ................................................................... 214

Copy Configuration to Reader ....................................................................... 214

Copy Configuration to Base Station .............................................................. 214

Batch Features ......................................................................................................... 215

Batch Mode .................................................................................................. 215

Send Batch ................................................................................................... 215

Erase Batch Memory ..................................................................................... 216

RF Batch Mode Transmit Delay ..................................................................... 216

Direct Radio Autolink ................................................................................................ 217

Bluetooth-Only Features ............................................................................................... 217

RF Address Stamping .............................................................................................. 217

Source Radio Address Transmission ............................................................. 217

Source Radio Address Delimiter Character .................................................... 218

Link Timeout ................................................................................................. 218

BT Security Features ................................................................................................ 219

BT Security Mode ......................................................................................... 219

BT PIN Code ................................................................................................. 219

Select PIN Code Length ................................................................................ 220

Set PIN Code ................................................................................................ 220

Other BT Features .................................................................................................... 221

BT Poll Rate .................................................................................................. 221

Power Off ...................................................................................................... 221

Powerdown Timeout ..................................................................................... 222

References .......................................................................................... 223

RS-232 Parameters ............................................................................................................ 224

RS-232 ......................................................................................................................... 224

Baud Rate ................................................................................................................ 224

Stop Bits .................................................................................................................. 224

Parity ........................................................................................................................ 224

Handshaking Control ................................................................................................ 224

RS-232/USB COM Parameters ..................................................................................... 225

Intercharacter Delay .................................................................................................. 225

ACK NAK Options .................................................................................................... 226

ACK Character ......................................................................................................... 226

NAK Character ......................................................................................................... 227

ACK NAK Timeout Value .......................................................................................... 228

ACK NAK Retry Count .............................................................................................. 229

Disable Character ..................................................................................................... 230

Enable Character ...................................................................................................... 231

Symbologies ....................................................................................................................... 231

Set Length .................................................................................................................... 231

Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................. 232

Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................. 232

Data Editing ........................................................................................................................ 233

Global Prefix/Suffix ........................................................................................................ 234

Example: Setting a Prefix .......................................................................................... 234

Global AIM ID ................................................................................................................ 235

Label ID ........................................................................................................................ 236

Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets ......................................................................................... 236

Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology .................................................................. 238

Character Conversion ................................................................................................... 241

Reading Parameters ........................................................................................................... 242

Good Read LED Duration .............................................................................................. 242

Reading Features ................................................................................................................ 243

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Scan Mode .................................................................................................................. 243

Stand Mode Off Time ................................................................................................... 244

Reading Active Time ..................................................................................................... 245

Aiming Duration Time ................................................................................................... 246

Flash On Time .............................................................................................................. 247

Flash Off Time .............................................................................................................. 248

Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Symbology .............................................................. 249

RF Features ....................................................................................................................... 251

Automatic Configuration Update ................................................................................... 251

RF Address Stamping .................................................................................................. 252

Source Radio Address Delimiter Character .............................................................. 252

BT Features .................................................................................................................. 253

BT Pin Code ............................................................................................................ 253

Appendix A: Technical Specifications ................................................254

Imager Labeling ................................................................................................................. 258

Radio Features ........................................................................................................ 258

Standard Cable Pinouts ..................................................................................................... 259

LED and Beeper Indications ............................................................................................... 261

Error Codes ....................................................................................................................... 262

Base Station Indications (Cordless Models ONLY) .............................................................. 263

Base Station Button Indicators ................................................................................. 263

Appendix B: Standard Defaults...........................................................264

Appendix C: Sample Barcodes...........................................................276

1D Barcodes ................................................................................................ 276

GS1 DataBar™ (RSS) ................................................................................... 278

GS1 DataBar™-14 ....................................................................................... 279

2D Barcodes ................................................................................................ 280

Appendix D: Keypad............................................................................281

Appendix E: Scancode Tables ............................................................283

Control Character Emulation .............................................................................................. 283

Single Press and Release Keys ..................................................................................... 283

Example ....................................................................................................... 283

Interface Type, USB-Keyboard or USB-Keyboard for APPLE ........................ 284

Interface Type, USB-Keyboard or USB-Keyboard for APPLE (continued) ...... 285

Interface type USB-Keyboard Alt Mode ........................................................ 286

Interface type USB-Keyboard Alt Mode (continued) ...................................... 287

Digital Interface ............................................................................................. 288

IBM31xx 102-key ............................................................................................................... 289

IBM XT ............................................................................................................................... 291

Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252 .................................................................................. 293

ASCII Chart ..........................................................................................294

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from a third party not in violation of any other's proprietary rights, or (4) independently developed without access to

Proprietary Information.

1.4. "Balluff Product" means the Balluff BVS HS-Q series scanner product, including all embedded Software in and all

Documentation related to such product, which has been purchased or otherwise acquired by End User, whether

obtained directly or indirectly from Balluff.

1.5. "Software" means any software or computer programs of Balluff or its third party licensors in machine readable form

which is embedded in the Balluff Product, whether obtained directly or indirectly from Balluff, including any replacement,

update, upgrade, enhancement or modification.

2. Scope Of License Granted

2.1. Balluff grants to End User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual license to use the Software, solely on the Balluff

Product in which it is embedded ("designated Balluff Product"), in machine-readable form only, solely for End User's

internal business purposes. This Agreement does not convey ownership of the Software to End User. Title to the

Software shall be and remain with Balluff or the third party from whom Balluff has obtained a licensed right. As used in

this Agreement, the term "purchase" or its equivalents when applied to the Software shall mean "acquire under license".

End User is not entitled to receipt or use of the source code to any Software.

2.2. End User shall not copy, modify, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise reproduce or remanufacture

the Software, whether modified or unmodified, nor sell, assign, sublicense, distribute, lend, rent, give, or otherwise

transfer the Software to any other person or organization, for purposes other than as expressly provided in this

Agreement, without Balluff's prior written consent.

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3. Transfers, Support

3.1. Any copying, installing, reproduction, remanufacture, reverse engineering, electronic transfer, or other use of the

Software on other than the designated Balluff Product will be a material breach of this Agreement. However, Balluff may

elect not to terminate this Agreement or the granted licenses, but instead may elect to notify 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.

3.2. End User may obtain support for Software from Balluff at Balluff's standard support fees and under Balluff's standard

support terms and conditions in effect at the time the support is requested.

3.3. End User shall make at its own cost and liability a back up copy of any data processed and/or run through the Software

4. Intellectual Property

End User acknowledges that the Software constitutes valuable trade secrets of Balluff or Balluff's third party licensors

and that the Software is protected by intellectual property laws and treaties. The license set forth in this Agreement does

not transfer to End User any ownership of Balluff's or its third party licensors' copyrights, patents, trademarks, service

marks, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights and End User shall have no right to commence any legal actions

to obtain such rights. End User shall not remove, modify, or take any other action that would obscure any copyright,

trademark, patent marking, or other intellectual property notices contained in or on the Balluff Product.

5. Proprietary Information

5.1. End User acknowledges that Proprietary Information is the confidential, pro-prietary, and trade secret property of Balluff

and Balluff's third party licensors and End User acquires no right or interest in any Proprietary Information.

5.2. End User shall not disclose, provide, or otherwise make available the Proprietary Information of Balluff or its third party

licensors to any person other than End User's authorized employees or agents who are under confidentiality agreement,

and End User shall not use the Proprietary Information other than in conjunction with use of the Balluff Product

exclusively for End User's internal business purposes. End User shall take steps to protect the Proprietary Information

no less securely than if it were End User's own intellectual property.

5.3. The provisions of this Proprietary Information Section shall survive and continue for five (5) years after the termination of

this Agreement.

6. Limited Warranty

6.1. Balluff warrants that, under normal use and operation, the Balluff Product will conform substantially to the applicable

Documentation for the period specified in the Documentation. During this period, for all reproducible non- conformities

for which Balluff has been given written notice, Balluff will use commercially reasonable efforts to remedy

nonconformities verified by Balluff. End User agrees to supply Balluff with all reasonably requested information and

assistance necessary to help Balluff in remedying such nonconformities. For all defects reported to Balluff within the

warranty period, Balluff's liability is limited to providing End User with one copy of corrections or responding to End

User's problem reports according to Balluff's standard assistance practices. Balluff does not warrant that the product

will meet End User's requirements or that use of the product will be uninterrupted or error free, or that Balluff's remedial

efforts will correct any nonconformance. This limited warranty does not cover any product that have been subjected to

damage or abuse, whether intentionally, accidentally, or by neglect, or to unauthorized repair or unauthorized

installation, and shall be void if End User modifies the product, uses the product in any manner other than as

established in the Documentation, or if End User breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement.

6.2. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE BALLUFF PRODUCT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND BALLUFF

MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WITH RESPECT TO THE

PRODUCT, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT- ABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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7. Infringement

7.1. Balluff will defend End User against any claim in a lawsuit that the Balluff Product furnished hereunder infringe a United

States patent or copyright of a third party and Balluff will pay any damages finally awarded against End User by a court

of competent jurisdiction that are attributable to such claim or will pay End User's part of any settlement that is

attributable to such claim, provided, that 1) End User notifies Balluff promptly in writing of the claim, 2) Balluff controls

the defense or settlement of the claim, and 3) End User cooperates fully with Balluff in such defense or settlement. All

notices of a claim should be sent to Balluff GbmH Schurwaldstraße 9, D-73765 Neuhausen/Fildern, Germany. In the

defense or settlement of any such claim, Balluff may, at its option, 1) procure for End User the right to continue using the

Balluff Product, 2) modify the Balluff Product so that it becomes non-infringing, 3) replace the Balluff Product with an

equivalent product not subject to such claim, or 4) provide End User an opportunity to return the Balluff Product and

receive a refund of the purchase price paid, less a reasonable allowance for use.

7.2. Balluff shall have no liability to End User for claims of infringement based upon 1) the use of any Balluff Product in

combination with any product which Balluff has not either furnished or authorized for use with Product 2) the use of any

Balluff Product designed, manufactured, or modified to the specifications of End User, or 3) End User's modification of

the Balluff Product without written authorization from Balluff.

7.3. THE FOREGOING STATES BALLUFF'S COMPLETE AND ENTIRE OBLIGATION CONCERNING CLAIMS OF PATENT,

AGREE- MENTS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, BETWEEN THE PARTIES CONCERNING SUCH CLAIMS, AND

WILL NOT BE MODIFIED OR AMENDED BY ANY PAST, CON- TEMPORANEOUS, OR FUTURE AGREEMENTS OR

DEALINGS BETWEEN THE PARTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN A FUTURE

WRITING SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES

8. Limitation Of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL BALLUFF'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, IF ANY, WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT

(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, STRICT LIABILITY, WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, WILL

INCLUDE LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR SERVICE, OR FOR ANY OTHER SPECIAL,

PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES, EVEN IF BALLUFF HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BALLUFF SHALL BE LIABLE FOR THOSE DAMAGES WHICH OCCURRED

DIRECTLY FROM ANY BREACH OF CONSTITUIONAL OBLIGATIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND WHICH HAVE

CAUSED ACTUAL FINANCIAL LOSS AS OF THEIR OCCURRENCE.

9. Government Restricted Rights; International Use

9.1. Use, duplication, or disclosure of the Software by the U.S. Government is subject to the restrictions for computer

software developed at private expense as set forth in the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations at FAR 52.227-14(g), or

52.227-19 or in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii), whichever

is applicable.

9.2. End User must comply with the applicable local laws of the country in which the Balluff Product is used, with U.S. export

control laws, and with this Agreement. The provisions of the "United Nations Convention on International Sale of Goods"

shall not apply to this Agreement.

10. Termination

10.1. Either party may terminate this Agreement or any license granted under this Agreement at any time upon written notice

if the other party breaches any provision of this Agreement.

10.2. Upon termination of this Agreement, End User immediately shall cease using any nonembedded software and shall

return to Balluff or destroy all non- embedded software covered by this Agreement, and shall furnish Balluff with a

certificate of compliance with this provision signed by an officer or authorized representative of End User. For embedded

software, End User agrees to sign a waiver prepared by Balluff concerning further use of the embedded Software. End

User's resumed or continued use of the embedded Software after termination shall constitute End User's agreement to

be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement for such use.

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11. General Provisions

11.1. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This document contains the entire agreement between the parties relating to the

licensing of the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, written or oral, between the parties

concerning the licensing of the Software. This Agreement may not be changed, amended, or modified except by written

document signed by Balluff.

11.2. Notice. All notices required or authorized under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when

received, with evidence of receipt. Notices to Balluff shall be sent to the attention of Contract Administration,

Balluff GmbH Schurwaldstraße 9, D-73765 Neuhausen/Fildern, Germany, or such other address as may be specified by

Balluff in writing.

11.3. Waiver. A party's failure to enforce any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not prevent the party's later

enforcement of such terms and conditions.

11.4. It is agreed that (a) place of jurisdiction for legal actions falling within the jurisdiction as regards the subject matter of the

Amtsgericht (local courts) shall be the Amtsgericht Stuttgart, Germany and (b) place of jurisdiction for legal actions falling

within the jurisdiction as regards the subject matter of the Landgericht (regional courts) shall be the Landgericht

Stuttgart, Germany.

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 provision of General Terms and Conditions, then, the EULA shall prevail. Without prejudice of

the foregoing, should a clause of the EULA contradict the applicable law, then, to the extent the General Terms and

Conditions have most favorable provision for Balluff in this respect, then the Parties shall refer to the General Terms and

Conditions of Balluff.

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Software Product Policy

Balluff reserves the right to ship its products with the latest version of software/firmware available.

This provides our customers with the very latest in Balluff software technology.

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2Introduction

2 Introduction

2.1 About this

Manual

This Operation Manual (OPM) is provided for users seeking advanced technical information,

including connection, programming, maintenance and specifications. The Quick Reference Guide

(QRG) and other publications associated with this product are downloadable free of charge from

the website listed on the back cover of this manual.

2.1.1 Overview Chapter 2 Introduction (this chapter) presents information about manual conventions, and an

overview of the reader, its features and operation.

Chapter 3 Unpacking presents information about unpacking, cable connection information and

setting up the reader.

Chapter 4 Configuration Using Barcodes provides instructions and barcode labels for customiz-

ing your reader. There are different sections for interface types, general features, data formatting,

symbology-specific and model-specific features.

Chapter 5 References contains additional information and examples for selected barcode fea-

tures.

Appendix A, Appendix A: Technical Specifications lists physical and performance characteristics,

as well as environmental and regulatory specifications. It also provides standard cable pinouts

and LED/Beeper functions.

Appendix B, Appendix B: Standard Defaults references common factory default settings for

reader features and options.

Appendix C, Appendix C: Sample Barcodes offers sample barcodes for several common symbol-

ogies.

Appendix D, Appendix D: Keypad includes numeric barcodes to be readed for certain parameter

settings.

Appendix E, Appendix E: Scancode Tables lists control character emulation information for USB

Keyboard interfaces.

2.1.2 Manual

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or procedures

that must be observed when using the reader:

Current versions of this Operation Manual (OPM), Quick Reference Guide (QRG), and any other

manuals, instruction sheets and utilities for this product can be downloaded from the website

listed below.

2.2 Technical

Support

2.2.1 Balluff Website

Support

The Balluff website (www.balluff.com) is the complete source for technical support and informa-

tion for Balluff products. The site offers product support, warranty information, product manuals,

and, software updates, demos,

2.2.2 Telephone

Technical

Support

If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact our technical support. See second

page or check the back cover of your manual for more contact information.

Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing, repairing and

operating the reader.

CAUTION

The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment

or property.

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2.3 About the

Reader

The Balluff BVS HS-Q Series handheld area imager family was specifically created to meet the

market demand with outstanding omni-directional reading performance on virtually all codes at an

affordable price. Elegant design details are incorporated into a smaller, balanced lightweight

enclosure without sacrificing it's durability.

Ideally suited for applications at warehouse and good's inspection, the Balluff BVS HS-Q Series

reader features a new illumination and aiming system developed with the unique intent to reduce

visual stress of the operator during the daily reading activities. It consists of a soft, dark red illumi-

nation combined with two blue LED triangles pointing at the targeted barcode.

The result is a precise aiming system which contributes to low eye fatigue, yet still allows top

operator efficiency.

The Balluff BVS HS-Q Series family reads typical printed linear barcodes as well as complex 2D

barcodes displayed on the screen of a mobile device. The BVS HS-Q readers are an elegant and

robust reader family that provide fast, reliable reading.

Imaging technology meets or exceeds the productivity compared to laser scanners and provides

the additional advantages of a lower cost-of-ownership and greater product reliability over the

long term.

The family of BVS HS-Q Series handheld area consists out of several models:

- BVS HS-QC-SDR-MA-01-01 - Cable version with USB cable in a kit

- BVS HS-QB-SDR-MA-02-02 -Bluetooth version with basestation and USB cable in a kit

- BVS HS-QB-SDR-MA-02-03- Bluetooth version with basestation and RS232 cable in a kit

2.4 Programming

the Reader

2.4.1 Configuration

Methods

Programming Barcodes

The reader is factory-configured with a standard set of default features. After reading the interface

barcode, you can select other options and customize your reader through use of the instructions

and programming barcode labels available in the corresponding features section for your inter-

face. Customizable settings for many features are found in "Configuration Parameters" on

page 31.

Some programming labels, like "Restore Custom Defaults" on page 29, require only the scan of

the single label to enact the change. Most, however, require the reader to be placed in Program-

ming Mode prior to reading them. Scan an ENTER/EXIT barcode once to enter Programming

Mode. Once the reader is in Programming Mode, scan a number of parameter settings before

reading the ENTER/EXIT barcode a second time, which will then accept your changes, exit Pro-

gramming Mode and return the reader to normal operation.

2.5 Cordless Models

Only

There are some exceptions to the typical programming sequence described

above. Please read the description and setting instructions carefully when con-

figuring each programmable feature.

The following information is applicable only to the BVS HS QBxxx device.

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2.5.1 Using the

Bluetooth base

(cradle)

Bluetooth base LEDs

LEDs on the Base provide information about the Base as well as battery charging status, as

shown.

Figure 1: Base LEDs

2.5.2 Charging the

Batteries

The battery can be charged by connecting the reader directly to a host through the micro-USB

connector available in the bottom of the handle, as shown.

Alternatively, simply insert the handheld reader into the base. When the reader is fully seated in

the cradle, it will sound a “chirp” to indicate that the cradle has detected the reader connection.

The LEDs on the base will indicate the status of the battery.

LED STATUS

Power on / Data

Yellow On = Base is powered

Yellow Blinking = Base receives data and commands

from the Host or the Reader.

Charging Red On = Battery charging is in progress.

Charge completed Green On = the Battery is completely charged.

Charging + Charge completed Red and Green Blinking together = the Reader is not

correctly placed onto the Base.

Yellow LED

Red LED /

Green LED

Before using the Battery, read “Battery Safety” in the following section. Balluff

recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure

maximum performance.

Micro-USB

Connector

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2.6 Battery Safety To reinstall, charge and/or perform any other action on the battery, follow the instructions in this

manual.

Before installing the Battery, read “Battery Safety” on this and the following

pages. Balluff recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery

packs to ensure maximum performance.

WARNING

Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the reader. When

the battery is used in devices other than the designated product, it may dam-

age the battery or reduce its life expectancy. If the device causes an abnor-

mal current to flow, it may cause the battery to become hot, explode or ignite

and cause serious injury.

Lithium-ion battery packs may get hot, explode or ignite and cause serious

injury if exposed to abusive conditions. Be sure to follow the safety warnings

listed below:

►Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat.

►Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery

pack to each other with any metal object (such as wire).

►Do not carry or store the battery pack together with metal objects.

►Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike it with a hammer, step on it or

otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.

►Do not solder directly onto the battery pack.

►Do not expose the battery pack to liquids, or allow the battery to get wet.

►Do not apply voltages to the battery pack contacts.

WARNING

In the event the battery pack leaks and the fluid gets into your eye, do not rub

the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left

untreated, the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye.

CAUTION

Always charge the battery at 0° - 40°C temperature range.

Use only the authorized power supplies, battery pack, chargers, and docks

supplied. The use of any other power supplies can damage the device and

void your warranty.

Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and

protection devices, which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate

heat, explode or ignite.

Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other high temperature

locations.

CAUTION

Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside

cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat,

explode or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of

performance and a shortened life expectancy.

Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers or on

induction cookware.

Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging or storing

the battery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or

shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.

Do not replace the battery pack when the device is turned on.

Do not remove or damage the battery pack’s label.

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As with other types of batteries, Lithium-Ion (LI) batteries will lose capacity over time. Capacity

deterioration is noticeable after one year of service whether the battery is in use or not. It is difficult

to precisely predict the finite life of a LI battery, but cell manufacturers rate them at 500 charge

cycles. In other words, the batteries should be expected to take 500 full discharge / charge cycles

before needing replacement. This number is higher if partial discharging / recharging is adhered

to rather than full / deep discharging.

The useful life of LI batteries depends on usage and number of charges, etc., after which they

should be removed from service, especially in mission critical applications. Do not continue to use

a battery showing excessive loss of capacity, it should be properly recycled / disposed of and

replaced.

Collect and recycle waste batteries separately from the device in compliance with European

Directive 2006/66/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2002/96/EC and 2012/19/EU and subsequent modifica-

tions, US and China regulatory and others laws and regulations about the environment.

2.7 Replacing the

Battery Pack

1Using a coin or a screwdriver, unscrew the bottom of the battery pack until it is disengaged.

The battery pack will rise slightly in the rear, pushed by the contact springs.

2Extract the battery pack by slightly rotating the pack and pulling away from the reader.

CAUTION

Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any part.

Battery pack usage by children should be supervised.

CAUTION

Storage of batteries for long time at fully charged status or at fully discharged

status should be avoided.

CAUTION

In case of long storage, to avoid deep discharge of the battery it is recom-

mended to partially recharge the battery every three months to keep the

charge status at a medium level.

As a reference, run a fast recharge for 20 minutes every three months on

unused products to avoid any performance deterioration of the cell.

Before proceeding, read “Battery Safety” on the preceding pages. Balluff recom-

mends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure maximum

performance.

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To mount the new battery pack reverse the process:

1Insert the top of the new pack inside the reader’s handle.

2Rotate the battery pack downward while pressing the bottom side of the battery pack (to seat

securely into the contacts springs) so that the edges of the pack and the handle board are

aligned, while replacing the screw in the bottom of the handle.

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