Bartec BCS3600ex Series User manual

Hand-held scanner BCS3600ex series
User Manual

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User Manual –Translation of the original
BCS3608ex-IS, BCS3678ex-IS,
BCS3608ex-NI, BCS3678ex-NI
Hand-held scanner and accessories
ATEX / IECEx Zone 0 und Zone 20
ATEX / IECEx Zone 2 und Zone 22
Class I, II, III Division 2
Class I, II, III Division 1
Document No.: 11-A1S4-7D0001
Status: April 2022 / Revision C
Proviso: Subject to technical changes. Changes, mistakes and printing errors do
not substantiate any claim to damages.
Content
Pages
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Table of content
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1Basic safety information........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Information on this User Manual .....................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Languages...........................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1.2 Changes in the document ...................................................................................................................................................2
1.1.3 Registered trademarks........................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Handling the product .......................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Intended use ...................................................................................................................................................3
1.3.1 Exclusive purpose ...............................................................................................................................................................3
1.3.2 Unintended use ...................................................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Duties of the operator......................................................................................................................................3
1.5 Safety information ...........................................................................................................................................3
1.6 General safety information for operation.........................................................................................................4
1.6.1 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.6.2 Servicing ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.6.3 Inspection ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.6.4 Repairs ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.6.5 Commissioning....................................................................................................................................................................4
1.7 Labelling, test certificate, and standards.........................................................................................................4
1.8 Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................5
1.9 Co-applicable documents................................................................................................................................6
1.10 Available software...........................................................................................................................................7
1.11 Definition of terms ...........................................................................................................................................8
2Product description................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Hand-held scanner BCS3600ex series ............................................................................................................9
2.1.1 Purpose of use ..................................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Comparison with ZEBRA...................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.3 Configurations ...................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Supply modules.............................................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 Configuration.....................................................................................................................................................................13
3Structure................................................................................................................................................................15
3.1 Corded Hand-held scanner BCS3608ex-NI/BCS3608ex-IS............................................................................15
3.2 Bluetooth Hand-held scanner BCS3678ex-NI/BCS3678ex-IS.........................................................................16
3.3 Base station (Cradle) ....................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Battery charging station, 4-slot......................................................................................................................19
3.5 Universal supply module corded ...................................................................................................................20
3.6 Universal supply module Bluetooth...............................................................................................................21
3.7 Supply module Ex i corded ...........................................................................................................................22
3.8 Supply module Ex i Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................22
4Technical data.......................................................................................................................................................23
4.1 Explosion protection IS .................................................................................................................................23
4.1.1 Hand-held scanner BCS3608ex-IS (Type: 17-A1S4-1HP0/****).......................................................................................23
4.1.2 Hand-held scanner BCS3678ex-IS (Type: 17-A1S4-2HP1/****).......................................................................................23
4.1.3 Universal supply module for BCS3608ex-IS (Type: 17-A1Z0-0018/****)..........................................................................24
4.1.4 Universal supply module for BCS3678ex-IS (Type: 17-A1Z0-0019/****)..........................................................................24
4.1.5 Supply module Ex i for BCS3608ex-IS (Typ: 17-A1Z0-0025/****) ....................................................................................25
4.1.6 Supply module Ex i for BCS3678ex-IS (Type: 17-A1Z0-0028/****) ..................................................................................25
4.1.7 Special conditions for Explosion protection IS ..................................................................................................................26
4.2 Explosion protection NI .................................................................................................................................27
4.2.1 Hand-held scanner BCS3608ex-NI and BCS3678ex-NI (Type: B7-A2S4-****/****)...........................................................27
4.2.2 Universal supply module for BCS3608ex-NI (Type: B7-A2Z0-0042/****) .........................................................................27
4.2.3 Universal supply module for BCS3608ex-NI (Type: B7-A2Z0-0042/00US)......................................................................27
4.2.4 Universal supply module for BCS3678ex-NI (Type: B7-A2Z0-0043/****) .........................................................................28
4.2.5 Universal supply module for BCS3678ex-NI (Type: B7-A2Z0-0043/00US)......................................................................28
4.2.6 Special conditions for Explosion protection NI..................................................................................................................28

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4.3 Features 29
4.3.1 Physical features...............................................................................................................................................................29
4.3.2 Ambient conditions............................................................................................................................................................30
4.4 Ex-relevant values.........................................................................................................................................32
4.4.1 Connection HMI limiting cable to Ex HMI or other Ex systems - Zone2 ...........................................................................32
4.4.2 Connection of supply module Ex i to other Ex systems ....................................................................................................34
4.5 Product labelling............................................................................................................................................35
4.5.1 Hand-held scanner............................................................................................................................................................35
4.5.2 Battery .........................................................................................................................................................................36
4.5.3 Supply module...................................................................................................................................................................37
4.5.4 Base station.......................................................................................................................................................................38
4.5.5 Battery charging station.....................................................................................................................................................39
5Transport and storage .........................................................................................................................................40
5.1 Transport.......................................................................................................................................................40
5.2 Storage .......................................................................................................................................................40
6Commissioning.....................................................................................................................................................41
6.1 Requirements in potentially explosive atmosphere.......................................................................................42
6.2 First steps......................................................................................................................................................44
6.3 Corded hand-held scanner BCS3608ex-NI / BCS3608ex-IS ..........................................................................45
6.3.1 Connecting the connection cable to the hand-held scanner .............................................................................................45
6.4 Bluetooth Hand-held scanner BCS3678ex-NI / BCS3678ex-IS.......................................................................46
6.4.1 Insert/change battery.........................................................................................................................................................46
6.4.2 Connecting the base station on the host PC and power source.......................................................................................48
6.4.3 Placing and charging the hand-held scanner in the base station .....................................................................................50
6.4.4 Connecting the hand-held scanner to the base station (optional).....................................................................................51
6.4.5 Inserting and charging the battery in the battery charging station ....................................................................................51
6.5 Meaning of LED display / beeps ...................................................................................................................52
6.5.1 Hand-held scanner............................................................................................................................................................52
6.5.2 Base station and 4-slot battery charging station ...............................................................................................................53
6.6 Supply module ..............................................................................................................................................54
6.6.1 Establishing universal supply module connections...........................................................................................................54
6.6.2 Connecting the supply module as HID device ..................................................................................................................55
6.6.3 Connecting the supply module to a PLC...........................................................................................................................55
6.7 Connecting the hand-held scanner BCS3608ex-NI to the HMI (only Zone 2/22)...........................................57
6.7.1 HMI limiting cable USB......................................................................................................................................................58
6.7.2 HMI limiting cable RS232..................................................................................................................................................58
6.8 Wiring diagram for Universal supply module (USM) .....................................................................................59
6.8.1 Universal supply module with USB-SPP Interface............................................................................................................59
6.8.2 Universal supply module with RS232 Interface.................................................................................................................60
6.8.3 Universal supply module with RS422 Interface.................................................................................................................61
6.8.4 Universal supply module with RS485 Interface.................................................................................................................62
6.8.5 Explanation of the interfaces.............................................................................................................................................63
6.8.6 Declaration on protocols....................................................................................................................................................65
6.9 Testing the communication (RS232 or USB-SPP)........................................................................................66
6.10 Possible system configurations.....................................................................................................................68
6.10.1 Corded Hand-held scanner BCS3608ex ............................................................................................................................68
6.10.2 Bluetooth Hand-held scanner BCS3678ex.........................................................................................................................72
6.11 Universal supply module and supply module Ex i.........................................................................................75
6.11.1 Electrical values of the supply modules ............................................................................................................................75
6.11.2 Terminal assignment universal supply module.................................................................................................................78
6.11.3 Terminal assignment Supply module Ex i.........................................................................................................................79
6.11.4 Setting the interface with DIP switch (1st generation; Zone 2/22 and Div 2)...................................................................80
6.11.5 Setting the interface with programming code (2nd generation; without DIP switches)....................................................81
6.11.6 Communication via supply modules to host or PC ...........................................................................................................82
6.11.7 Connecting cable (hand-held scanner to supply module).................................................................................................82
6.11.8 Data cable and power supply (Universal supply module to PC/Host)...............................................................................84

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6.11.9 Range/maximum cable length of the connected cables from the supply module to host or PC.......................................86
6.11.10 Permissible wire cross-sections and stripping length .......................................................................................................86
6.11.11 Permissible connection cable diameters...........................................................................................................................87
6.11.12 Ferrite core for data line (only when using the USB-SPP interface).................................................................................88
6.11.13 Cover screws.....................................................................................................................................................................89
6.11.14 Dimensions and drilling plan .............................................................................................................................................89
7Operation...............................................................................................................................................................90
7.1 Inspection to be conducted prior to use ........................................................................................................90
7.2 Handling accessories ....................................................................................................................................92
7.2.1 Battery .........................................................................................................................................................................92
7.2.2 Leather holster ..................................................................................................................................................................95
7.2.3 Base station.......................................................................................................................................................................96
8Barcode capture ...................................................................................................................................................97
8.1 Scan Engines................................................................................................................................................97
8.2 Laser/LED Safety..........................................................................................................................................97
8.3 Decode ranges..............................................................................................................................................98
8.4 Decoding options ..........................................................................................................................................99
8.4.1 Barcode –general...........................................................................................................................................................101
8.4.2 OCR –optical character recognition ...............................................................................................................................101
8.4.3 Document and photos .....................................................................................................................................................102
8.4.4 IUID –Item Unique Identification ....................................................................................................................................103
8.4.5 Digimarc - Digital watermark recognition ........................................................................................................................103
8.5 Scanning .....................................................................................................................................................104
9Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................106
9.1 Programming tools ......................................................................................................................................106
9.1.1 Required USB programming cables................................................................................................................................106
9.1.2 Programming manuals ....................................................................................................................................................106
9.1.3 Zebra 123Scan Utility......................................................................................................................................................107
9.1.4 Further tools ....................................................................................................................................................................109
9.2 Programming for software developers ........................................................................................................110
9.2.1 Programming manuals ....................................................................................................................................................110
9.2.2 Developer tools ...............................................................................................................................................................110
9.2.3 Drivers .......................................................................................................................................................................110
9.3 Functions.....................................................................................................................................................111
9.3.1 General Device Settings (User Preferences)..................................................................................................................111
9.3.2 Prefix and Suffix ..............................................................................................................................................................112
9.3.3 Adding an Enter key........................................................................................................................................................112
9.3.4 Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)...................................................................................................................................112
9.3.5 Multicode Data Formatting (MDF)...................................................................................................................................113
9.3.6 PRZM Intelligents Imaging ..............................................................................................................................................115
9.3.7 Prefered Symbol..............................................................................................................................................................115
9.3.8 Intelligent Document Capture..........................................................................................................................................116
9.4 Pairing options for Bluetooth hand-held scanner (only for BCS3678ex) ......................................................117
9.4.1 Radio Communication General .......................................................................................................................................117
9.4.2 Number of Bluetooth Connections ..................................................................................................................................118
9.4.3 Pairing between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and base station (cradle) ......................................................................119
9.4.4 Pairing between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and universal supply module ................................................................121
9.4.5 Pairing between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and Bluetooth enabled device...............................................................123
9.4.6 Check if pairing is OK......................................................................................................................................................127
9.4.7 Scanning when out of range - Out of Range & Batch Mode ...........................................................................................127
9.4.8 Radio ranges...................................................................................................................................................................130
9.4.9 Creating Pairing Barcodes with Zebra 123 Scan Utility ..................................................................................................131
9.4.10 Unpairing the Bluetooth hand-held scanner....................................................................................................................131
9.5 Default parameters......................................................................................................................................132
9.5.1 Default values of the hand-held scanners.......................................................................................................................132
9.5.2 Default values of the universal supply modules..............................................................................................................132

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9.5.3 Default values of the supply module Ex i ........................................................................................................................134
9.6 Programming the interface parameters.......................................................................................................135
9.6.1 Programming BCS3608ex with universal supply module –corded .................................................................................135
9.6.2 Programming BCS3678ex with universal supply module –Bluetooth .............................................................................136
9.6.3 Programming BCS3608ex with supply module Ex i - corded .........................................................................................137
9.6.4 Programming BCS3678ex with supply module Ex i - Bluetooth ......................................................................................138
10 Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................................................139
10.1 Suitable cleaning agents .............................................................................................................................139
10.2 Cleaning the housing ..................................................................................................................................139
10.3 Cleaning the scan window ..........................................................................................................................139
10.4 Cleaning the contacts..................................................................................................................................140
11 Maintenance, inspection, repair........................................................................................................................141
11.1 Maintenance intervals .................................................................................................................................141
11.2 Returning faulty devices..............................................................................................................................141
12 Faults –causes and remedies...........................................................................................................................142
12.1 Restoring the connection between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and base station ...................................147
12.2 Resetting the hand-held scanner ................................................................................................................147
12.2.1 Set Factory Default - Remove Custom Defaults (Reset to Factory Defaults).................................................................148
12.2.2 Write to Custom Defaults - Set user-defined default values ...........................................................................................148
12.2.3 Notes on resetting the hand-held scanners (only valid for BCS3678ex - Bluetooth).......................................................149
12.3 Pairing with base station doesn’t work ........................................................................................................149
12.4 Base station does not work.........................................................................................................................150
12.5 USB-SPP is detected as unknown interface ...............................................................................................151
13 Disposal...............................................................................................................................................................152
14 Annex...................................................................................................................................................................153
14.1 Recommended converters..........................................................................................................................153
15 Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................................................157
15.1 EU Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................................157

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1Basic safety information
1.1 Information on this User Manual
Read carefully before putting the devices into operation.
The User Manual is a fixed part of the product. It must be kept in the direct vicinity of the
device and the installation, operating and service staff must have access to it at all times.
The User Manual contains important information, safety instructions and test certificates
which are necessary for the perfect function of the device in operation.
The User Manual is directed at all individuals concerned with the commissioning, handling
and servicing of the product. The applicable guidelines and standards for areas with gas
and dust atmosphere (EN/IEC 60079-17, EN/IEC 60079-19,) must be observed when
conducting this work.
Knowledge of the safety and warning information in this User Manual and the strict
compliance with it is essential for safe installation and commissioning. Accidents, injuries
and material damage can be avoided by circumspect handling and systematically
following the instructions.
The examples, tables, and figures provided in this User Manual are for illustration
purposes. Due to the different requirements of the respective application, the BARTEC
company cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples
and figures.
The BARTEC company reserves the right to carry out technical changes at any time.
In no event will BARTEC company be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential
damages resulting from the use or application of this user manual.
Safety and warning information is particularly emphasised in this User Manual and marked
by symbols.
DANGER
DANGER describes a directly imminent danger. If not avoided, death or severe injury
will be the consequence.
WARNING
WARNING describes a possibly imminent danger. If not avoided, death or severe injury
may be the consequence.
CAUTION
CAUTION describes a possibly imminent danger. If not avoided, mild or slight injury may
be the consequence.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION describes a possibly damaging situation. If not avoided, the plant or
objects in its vicinity may be damaged.
Important information on effective, economical & environmentally compliant handling.

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1.1.1 Languages
The original User Manual is written in German. All other available languages are translations
of the original User Manual.
The User Manual is available in German and English. If further languages are required,
these must be requested from BARTEC or stated on placing an order.
1.1.2 Changes in the document
BARTEC reserves the right to change the content of this document without notification. No
warranty is assumed for the correctness of the information. In cases of doubt, the German
safety instructions apply because it is not possible to rule out errors of translation or printing.
In the case of legal disputes, the “General Terms and Conditions of Business” of the
BARTEC Group also apply.
The current versions of the datasheets, certificates and declarations of conformity can be
downloaded from www.bartec.com or may be requested directly from BARTEC GmbH.
1.1.3 Registered trademarks
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Special Interest Group
WiFi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi-Alliance, an association of
manufacturers founded in 1999.
1.2 Handling the product
The product described in this User Manual left the factory in a perfect and tested state in
terms of safety. To maintain this state and to achieve a perfect and safe operation of this
product, it may only be operated in the manner described by the manufacturer. In addition,
the perfect and safe operation of this product requires correct transportation, proper storage
and careful operation.
The safe and perfect handling of the Hand-held scanner is a prerequisite for its perfect and
correct functioning.

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1.3 Intended use
1.3.1 Exclusive purpose
The Hand-held scanner is a handheld piece of electrical equipment. It serves the purpose
of the mobile recording, processing and/or radio transmission of data within potentially
explosive atmospheres.
It is used exclusively in combination with devices which comply with the requirements
placed on the overvoltage category I.
The admissible operating data of the device used must be considered.
1.3.2 Unintended use
Any other use is unintended and may lead to damage and accidents. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for any use extending beyond the exclusive purpose.
1.4 Duties of the operator
The operator undertakes to only permit persons to work with the Hand-held scanner who
are acquainted with the basic regulations on safety and accident prevention, and
who have been inducted in the use of the Hand-held scanner,
have read and understood the documentation, the safety chapter and the warnings.
The operator checks that the safety and accident prevention regulations applicable to the
respective case of use have been observed.
1.5 Safety information
Do not dry wipe or clean devices in potentially explosive atmospheres!
Do not open devices in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Do not replace or charge battery in potentially explosive atmospheres.
General statutory provisions or guidelines on occupational health and safety,
accident prevention provisions and environmental protection laws must be heeded,
e.g. Operational Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV) and nationally applicable ordinances.
Use suitable clothing and shoes with respect to the danger of hazardous
electrostatic charges.
Avoid heat influences outside the specified temperature range.
Protect device from external influences! Do not expose device to caustic/aggressive
liquids, vapours or spray.
In the case of malfunction or damaged enclosure, remove the device immediately
from the potentially explosive atmosphere and bring it to a safe place.

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1.6 General safety information for operation
1.6.1 Maintenance
The pertinent erection and operating provisions for electrical systems must be observed!
(e.g. Directive 2014/34/EU, BetrSichV and nationally applicable ordinances
EN/IEC 60079-14 and the series DIN VDE 0100)!
Observe the national waste disposal regulations when disposing of the devices.
1.6.2 Servicing
No constant servicing will be necessary if operated correctly under consideration of the
assembly instructions and environmental conditions.
See Chapter: Service, inspection, repair
1.6.3 Inspection
According to EN/IEC 60079-17 and EN/IEC 60079-19 the operator of electrical systems in
potentially explosive atmospheres is obliged to have these inspected by an electrician to
ensure correct condition.
1.6.4 Repairs
Repairs to explosion-protected devices may only be performed by authorised personnel
with original spare parts and according to the state of the art.
Therfore all repairs to the Hand-held scanner have to conducted by BARTEC.
1.6.5 Commissioning
It must be checked that all components and documents are available before commissioning.
1.7 Labelling, test certificate, and standards
Labels on explosion protection and the test certificate are attached to the Hand-held
scanner. Labelling see chapter: Technical Data.
The guidelines and standards applicable to the Hand-held scanner for devices and
protected systems for intended use in potentially explosive atmospheres see chapter:
Declaration of Conformity.

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1.8 Warranty
WARNING
No changes or retrofits may be made without the written consent of the manufacturer.
If non-specified components are used, the explosion protection will no longer be
guaranteed. In the case of externally procured parts, it is not guaranteed that these have
been designed and manufactured in accordance with their load and requisite safety.
Contact the manufacturer before any changes or retrofits to receive a release.
Only use original spare and wearing parts.
The manufacturer shall exclusively assume the complete warranty only for spare parts
ordered from him.
Our “General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery” shall apply in principle. These
shall be made available to the operator on signing of contract at the latest. Warranty and
liability claims in the case of injury and damage to property shall be excluded if they are
attributable to one or several of the following causes:
Unintended use of the Hand-held scanner.
Incorrect handling
Failure to observe the information in the User Manual with respect to transport,
storage, commissioning, operation and service.
Independent structural changes
Faulty monitoring of parts subject to wear and tear.
Incorrectly performed repairs.
Cases of disaster through the impact of foreign bodies and force majeure.
We grant a warranty period of one year starting from the date of delivery from the Bad
Mergentheim factory on the Hand-held scanner (exception: battery 6 months). The warranty
period for accessories is one year starting from the date of delivery from the Bad
Mergentheim factory. This warranty covers all parts of the delivery and shall be restricted
to the free replacement or repair of the defective parts in our Bad Mergentheim factory. For
this purpose, any packaging supplied must be kept where possible. In the case of warranty,
the goods must be returned to us after written agreement using an RMA form. There shall
be no claim to repair at the sight of erection.
The information contained herein refers to the explosion-protected version of the Hand-held
scanner BCS3600ex.
This User Manual contains all important information on the subject of explosion protection.
Further product information on handling and commissioning can be found on the BARTEC
support page: http://automation.bartec.de/mobileE.htm

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1.9 Co-applicable documents
All documents are available online from the following websites:
BARTEC: www.bartec.com or http://automation.bartec.de/mobileE.htm
ZEBRA: www.zebra.com
In the event of an overlaps with Zebra, the instructions of BARTEC apply.
Document BARTEC
Explanation
User manual
BCS3608ex-NI / BCS3608ex-IS /
BCS3678ex-NI / BCS3678ex-IS
This User Manual describes the use of the
Hand-held scanner BCS3600ex series.
Quick Start Guide
BCS3608ex-NI / BCS3608ex-IS /
BCS3678ex-NI / BCS3678ex-IS
This Quick Start Guide describes the safety-
related information, first use and further data
of the Hand-held scanner BCS3600ex series.
Data sheet
BCS3608ex-NI / BCS3608ex-IS /
BCS3678ex-NI / BCS3678ex-IS
This technical data sheet contains the most
important explosion protection technical data
as well as general technical data.
Document ZEBRA
Explanation
For DS3608 und DS3678
Product Reference Guide
Multicode Data Formatting and
Preferred Symbol
Advanced Data Formatting
(ADF)
Simple Serial Interface
Programmer's Guide
Instructions for commissioning, operating,
configuring, programming and maintaining
hand-held scanners (full information can be
found on the ZEBRA support page).

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1.10 Available software
All software is available online from the following websites:
BARTEC: http://automation.bartec.de/mobileE.htm
ZEBRA: www.zebra.com
In the event of an overlaps with Zebra, the instructions of BARTEC apply.
Software BARTEC
Explanation
Plugins
BCS3608ex-NI/BCS3608ex-IS/
BCS3678ex-NI/BCS3678ex-IS
Plugins are required to use the handheld scanners in
combination with the Zebra 123 Scan Utility.
Driver
Universal supply module
Supply module Ex i
Driver for the supply modules for manual installation
in case the PC/host does not recognize the driver
automatically.
Software ZEBRA
Explanation
123 Scan Utility
DS3608-HP and DS3678-HP
DS3608-ER and DS3678-ER
Free configuration tool from Zebra.
Firmware update
Device configuration
Read out and modify device data/configuration
Further Utility
DS3608-HP and DS3678-HP
DS3608-ER and DS3678-ER
Free utility to enable e.g. a simple pairing of
Bluetooth handheld scanner to Android or Windows
device.
e.g.
Scan-To-Connect
Development tools
DS3608-HP and DS3678-HP
DS3608-ER and DS3678-ER
Free tools for developers to create scanner
applications.
e.g.
Simple Scanner Interface Description
Scanner SDK for Windows, Android and iOS
Drivers and other software tools
DS3608-HP and DS3678-HP
DS3608-ER and DS3678-ER
Free drivers and tools for developers and system
integrators to create/implement scanner
applications/connections

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1.11 Definition of terms
A few abbreviations are used in the documentation.
IS
=
Intrinsically Safe =>
is used as generic term for the Zone 1 versions
NI
=
Non Incendive =>
is used as generic term for Zone 2 and Division 2 version
BCS3600ex
=
stands for the entire product series of explosion-protected Hand-
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2Product description
2.1 Hand-held scanner BCS3600ex series
The hand-held scanners in the BCS3600ex series are used for the mobile capture,
processing and transfer of data within potentially explosive atmospheres. The data are
transferred either using a connection cable (BCS3608ex) or using a Bluetooth connection
(BCS3678ex).

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2.1.1 Purpose of use
The hand-held scanners in the BCS3600ex series have been modified for use in the
following potentially explosive atmospheres:
Configuration
Approved zone
BCS3608ex-IS
(Type
17-A1S4-1HP0/****)
ATEX / IECEx Zone 0 and Zone 20
BCS3678ex-IS
(Type
17-A1S4-2HP1/****)
ATEX / IECEx Zone 0 and Zone 20
Class I Division 1 Groups A, B, C and D
Class II Division 1 Groups E, F and G
Class III Division 1
Class I Zone 0 and Zone 20
BCS3678ex-NI
(Type
B7-A2S4-1**0/****)
ATEX / IECEx Zone 2 and Zone 22
NEC / CEC Class I, II, III DIV 2
BCS3608ex-NI
(Type
B7-A2S4-2**1/****)
The hand-held scanners may only be used together with operating equipment that
corresponds to Installation Category I.
You must comply with the permissible ambient conditions for the device used (see User
Manual).
2.1.2 Comparison with ZEBRA
The certified hand-held scanners from BARTEC are based on the following hand-held
scanners from ZEBRA and are mainly function-compatible:
BARTEC
ZEBRA
BCS3608ex-NI –Type B7-A2S4-1HP0
DS3608-HP
with 1D-/2D-High Performance Standard
Range Imager (SE4750-HP)
BCS3608ex-IS –Type 17-A1S4-1HP0
BCS3678ex-NI –Type B7-A2S4-2HP1
DS3678-HP
with 1D-/2D-High Performance Standard
Range Imager (SE4750-HP)
BCS3678ex-IS –Type 17-A1S4-2HP1
BCS3608ex-NI –Type B7-A2S4-1ER0
DS3608-ER
with 1D-/2D-Extended Range Imager
(SE4850-ER)
BCS3678ex-NI –Type B7-A2S4-2ER1
DS3678-ER
with 1D-/2D-Extended Range Imager
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2.1.3 Configurations
Configuration
Data transmission
Data capture
BCS3608ex-NI - Type: B7-A2S4-1HP0
BCS3608ex-IS - Type: 17-A1S4-1HP0
Connecting cable
1D-/2D-High
Performance
Standard Range
Imager (SE4750-
HP)
BCS3678ex-NI - Type: B7-A2S4-2HP1
BCS3678ex-IS - Type: 17-A1S4-2HP1
Bluetooth 4.0
2,4 GHz to 2,4835 GHz
BCS3608ex-NI - Type: B7-A2S4-1ER0
Connecting cable
1D-/2D-Extended
Range Imager
(SE4850-ER)
BCS3678ex-NI - Type: B7-A2S4-2ER1
Bluetooth 4.0
2,4 GHz bis 2,4835 GHz
Base station; for
BCS3678ex-NI –Type: G7-A0Z0-0010
BCS3678ex-IS –Type: 17-A1Z0-0014
to the hand-held scanner:
Bluetooth 4.0
2,4 GHz t0 2,4835 GHz,
to PC/Host:
Connecting cable
none
8 different universal supply moduls for installation in a potentially explosive atmosphere
Zone 1/Zone2; Division 2 as well as a supply module Ex i, each Bluetooth or corded

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2.2 Supply modules
BARTEC offers different types of supply modules.
These are each available as versions for corded or Bluetooth handheld scanners.
The systems enable direct connection of BCS3600ex series hand-held scanners in the Ex
area and data transfer to other PC/host systems in the Ex or safe area.
Configuration
Approved zone
Supply module
for hand-held scanner BCS3600ex-IS
(Type 17-A1Z0-0018)
(Type 17-A1Z0-0019)
(Type 17-A1Z0-0025)
(Type 17-A1Z0-0028)
ATEX / IECEx
Zone 1 and Zone 21
Supply module
for hand-held scanner BCS3600ex-NI
(Type B7-A2Z0-0042)
(Type B7-A2Z0-0043)
ATEX / IECEx
Zone 2 and Zone 22
Supply module
for hand-held scanner BCS3600ex-NI
(Type B7-A2Z0-004200US)
(Type B7-A2Z0-004300US)
NEC / CEC
Class I, II, III DIV 2