Balluff BVS HS-QB User manual

Balluff BVS HS-QB
Handheld Barcode Reader
with Bluetooth®
Quick Guide
english

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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
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Description........................................................................................8
Setting Up the Reader ......................................................................9
Locking the Reader to the Base ..................................... 9
To Lock the Reader in the Base ............................ 9
Connecting the Base Station .........................................................11
Base Station Connection and Routing .......................... 11
System and Network Layout ........................................ 13
Typical Setup with Cradle and Host .................... 13
Using the BVS HS-QB Radio Base ............................... 14
Radio Base LEDs ................................................ 14
Charging the Batteries .................................................. 15
Battery Safety ............................................................... 15
Replacing the Battery Pack .......................................... 18
Using the Balluff BVS HS-Q reader................................................20
Linking the Reader..........................................................................21
Link Balluff RF Devices to Base .................................... 21
Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter
in Serial Port Profile Mode ............................................ 21
Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in HID mode ................. 22
Variable PIN Code ........................................................ 23
Programming ..................................................................................24
Using Programming Barcodes ...................................... 24
Configure Other Settings .............................................. 24
Resetting Standard Product Defaults ............................ 24
HID Alt Mode ................................................................ 25
Power Off ..................................................................... 25
Country Mode .................................................................................26
Caps Lock State .............................................................................29
Selecting the Base Interface Type.................................................31
Interface Selection ........................................................ 31
Configuring the Interface ..................................... 31
Scancode Tables ................................................ 33
Keyboard Interface .............................................. 33
Numlock ............................................................. 34
Reading Parameters .......................................................................35
Aiming System ............................................................. 35
Good Read Green LED Spot Duration .......................... 35
Scan Modes ....................................................................................36
Pick Mode .................................................................... 38
Multiple Labels in a Volume .......................................... 38
Technical Specifications ................................................................39
LED and Beeper Indications ..........................................................43
Error Codes.....................................................................................45
Base Station Indications ................................................................46
Regulatory Addendum...................................................................47
Regulatory Information ................................................. 49
Imager Labeling ............................................................ 51
WEEE Statement .......................................................... 52
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................... 54
Ergonomic Recommendations.......................................................57
Services and Support ................................................... 57
Cleaning ..........................................................................................58
Hex-Numeric Keypad .....................................................................59
For HID Variable Pin Code only ..................................... 61

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2Description
With rich feature sets and extensive options, the BVS HS-Q handheld
barcode reader product series from Balluff has been specifically cre-
ated to meet the market demand for omni-directional reading perfor-
mance within mobile general purpose applications for an affordable
price. The Balluff BVS HS-QB readers have enhanced optics with
improved motion tolerance allowing codes placed on fast moving
objects to be easily and quickly captured, creating the ideal reader for
tasks requiring high throughput like those found in retail and light indus-
trial environments.
Omni-
Directional
Operation
To read a symbol simply aim the reader and pull the
trigger. The BVS HS-QB Reader is a powerful omni-
directional reader, so the orientation of the symbol is
not important.
The projected ‘Green LED Spot’ for good-read
feedback helps to improve productivity in noisy
environments or in situations where silence is
required. When using the product with the cradle at
a 45° position, the Green LED Spot can work as an
aiming system to aid in positioning the barcode for
quick and intuitive reading.
Decoding
Reliably decodes all standard 1D (linear) and 2D
barcodes, including GS1 DataBar™ linear codes,
Postal Codes (China Post), Stacked Codes (such as
GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked, GS1 DataBar
Stacked, GS1 DataBar, Stacked Omnidirectional).
The data stream — acquired from decoding a sym-
bol — is rapidly sent to the host. The reader is
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3 Setting Up the Reader
Follow the steps below to connect and get your reader up, and com-
municating with its host.
1Configure the Base Station starting on this page.
2Charge the Batteries (see page 15).
3Link to the Base Station (see page 21).
4Select the Interface Type (see page 31).
5Configure the Reader starting on page 24 (optional, depends on
settings needed).
3.1 Locking the Reader to the Base
The Base Station provides a locking mechanism to ensure electrical
contact between Reader and Base, in case of inadvertent movements.
3.1.1 To Lock the Reader in the Base
1Insert the Reader into the Base. The lock lever rests in its natural
disengaged position toward the bottom of the Base.
Lock
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Figure 1: Lock lever disengaged
2Engage the locking mechanism by pushing up the lever as far as it
will go.
Figure 2: Lever in locked position
NOTE
it is good practice to put the scanner in the locked
condition at the end of the working shift, or when
not in use for an extended period of time. This will
ensure that the scanner is fully seated for complete
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4 Connecting the Base Station
Figure 3 on page 12 shows how to connect the Base Station to a ter-
minal, PC or other host device. Turn off the host before connection and
consult the manual for that equipment (if necessary) before proceeding.
Connect the interface cable before applying power to the Base Station.
4.1 Base Station Connection and Routing
1Remove the rubber Cable Stopper from the bottom of the Base
Station.
2Securely plug the Power Cable and Interface (I/F) Cable connec-
tors into their respective ports in the underside of the Base Station.
3After the cables are plugged in, reinsert the Cable Stopper.
NOTE
The BVS HS-QB reader can also be Powered by
the Terminal. When powered by the Terminal, the
battery charger is automatically set as Slow
charge.
For some specific interfaces or hosts or lengths of
cable, the use of an external power supply may be
recommended for full recharging capability (see
"Technical Specifications" on page 39 for
more details).
Cable Stopper
Power Cable
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4Connect to an AC Adapter, and plug the AC power cord into the
(wall) outlet.
Figure 3: Connecting the Base Station
Host Connection — Verify before connection that the reader’s cable
type is compatible with your host equipment.
NOTE
The Balluff VS HS-Q reader can be set up to
require a PIN code when connecting to the host. If
you are adding new equipment to a system that
uses a custom security PIN, please see the OPM
for information before proceeding.
Cable Stopper
reinserted
Base
Station
I/F Cable
AC/DC
Adapter
DC Power
Cord
Wall plug
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Most connections plug directly into the host device as shown in Figure
4: Connecting to the Host. Keyboard Wedge interface cables have a
‘Y’ connection where its female end mates with the male end of the
cable from the keyboard and the remaining e.nd at the keyboard port
on the terminal/PC.
Figure 4: Connecting to the Host
Power Connection — Plug the AC Adapter into an approved AC
wall socket with the cable facing downwards (as shown in Figure 3:
Connecting the Base Station) to prevent undue strain on the socket.
4.2 System and Network Layout
4.2.1 Typical Setup with Cradle and Host
Figure 5: Reader Layout
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4.3 Using the BVS HS-QB Radio Base
4.3.1 Radio Base LEDs
LEDs on the Balluff BVS HS-QB Base provide information about the
Base as well as battery charging status, as shown in Figure 6: Balluff
BVS HS-Q Base LEDs
Figure 6: Balluff BVS HS-Q Base LEDs
Table 1: Radio Base LEDs
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 = the Battery is charging.
Charge com-
pleted Green On = the Battery is completely charged.
Charging +
Charge com-
pleted
Red and Green Blinking together = the
Reader is not correctly placed onto the
Base.
YELLOW LED
RED LED /
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4.4 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 han-
dle, as shown.
Alternatively, simply insert the Balluff BVS HS-Q into the base. When
the scanner is fully seated in the cradle, it will sound a “chirp” to indi-
cate that the cradle has detected the scanner connection.
The LEDs on the base (shown in Table 1 on page 14) will indicate the
status of the battery.
4.5 Battery Safety
To install, charge and/or perform any other action on the battery, follow
the instructions in this manual.
NOTE
Before using the Battery, read “Battery Safety” in
the following section. Balluff recommends annual
replacement of rechargeable battery packs to
ensure maximum performance.
WARNING
Do not discharge the battery using any device
except for the scanner. When the battery is used in
devices other than the designated product, it may
damage the battery or reduce its life expectancy. If
the device causes an abnormal 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 abu-
sive conditions. Be sure to follow the safety warn-
ings listed on the following page.
Micro-USB
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WARNING
- 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 con-
tacts.
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 dam-
age to the eye.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery at 0° - 40°C tempera-
ture range.
CAUTION
Use only the authorized power supplies, battery
pack, chargers, and docks supplied by your Bal-
luff reseller. 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 gen-
erate heat, explode or ignite.
CAUTION
Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves
or other high temperature locations.
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.

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As with other battery types, 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, espe-
cially in mission critical applications. Do not continue to use a battery
showing excessive loss of capacity, it should be properly recycled / dis-
posed of and replaced.
Collect and recycle waste batteries separately from the device to com-
ply with European Directive 2006/66/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2002/96/EC,
2012/19/EU and subsequent modifications, US and China regulatory
and other laws and regulations about the environment.
CAUTION
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.
Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any
part.
Battery pack usage by children should be super-
vised.
CAUTION
Storage of batteries for a long time at fully charged
status or at fully discharged status should be
avoided.
CAUTION
Only in case of long storage, to avoid deep discharge
of the battery it is recommended 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.

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4.6 Replacing the Battery Pack
1Using a coin or screwdriver, unscrew the bottom of the battery
pack until it is disengaged.
2The battery pack will rise slightly in the rear, pushed by the contact
springs.
NOTE
Before proceeding, read “Battery Safety” on the
preceding pages. Balluff recommends annual
replacement of rechargeable battery packs to
ensure maximum performance.

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3Extract the battery pack by slightly rotating the pack and pulling
away from the reader.
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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5 Using the Balluff BVS HS-Q reader
The BVS HS-Q reader normally functions by capturing and decoding
codes. The aiming system is activated on trigger pull and indicates the
center of the field of view which should be positioned over the barcode:
Aiming System
Relative Size and Location of Aiming System Pattern
A beam illuminates the label. The projected pattern of the aiming sys-
tem will be smaller when the reader is closer to the barcode and larger
when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or ele-
ments (mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with
larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit.
If the aiming system is centered you will get a good read. Successful
reading is signaled by an audible tone plus a good-read green spot
LED indicator which is backprojected on the read code.
Reference the BVS HS-Q reader operation manual (OPM) on the Balluff
website for more information about this feature and other programma-
ble settings.
Linear barcode 2D Matrix symbol