Bartec BCS3600ex Series User manual

User Manual
Handheld scanner series BCS 3600ex

BARTEC GmbH
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97980 Bad Mergentheim
GERMANY
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User Manual – Translation of the original
Hand-held scanner
BCS 3608ex-NI, BCS 3608ex-IS
BCS 3678ex-NI, BCS 3678ex-IS
ATEX / IECEx Zone 1 and Zone 21
ATEX / IECEx Zone 2 and Zone 22
NEC / CEC Class I, II, III DIV 1
NEC / CEC Class I, II, III DIV 2
Document No.: 11-A1S4-7D0001
Status: 15.04.2019 / Revision A

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Contents
1 About this documentation ...............................................................................................................................7
1.1 Target groups .......................................................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Explanation of Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................8
1.2.1 Warnings...............................................................................................................................................................................8
1.2.2 Symbols and means of presentation ....................................................................................................................................9
1.2.3 Explanation of terms.............................................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Technical changes................................................................................................................................................................9
1.4 Languages............................................................................................................................................................................9
1.5 Reference documents.........................................................................................................................................................10
2 Safety............................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Intended use.......................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Personnel qualifications......................................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Explosion protection ...........................................................................................................................................................12
2.3.1 Using hand-held scanners and accessories.......................................................................................................................12
2.4 Residual risks .....................................................................................................................................................................13
2.4.1 Risk of an explosion caused by electrical ignition sources .................................................................................................13
2.4.2 Damage to eyes caused by laser light................................................................................................................................14
2.4.3 Risks of cuts if the scan window is broken .........................................................................................................................14
2.4.4 Health hazard in the case of incorrect disposal..................................................................................................................14
2.5 Preventing damage to property ..........................................................................................................................................14
2.5.1 Short circuit caused by incorrect connection ......................................................................................................................14
2.5.2 Storage at too high a temperature......................................................................................................................................14
2.5.3 Contact with chemicals.......................................................................................................................................................14
2.5.4 Aggressive cleaning agents................................................................................................................................................14
3 Approval, standards....................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Hand-held scanner BCS 3608ex-IS.....................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Hand-held scanner BCS 3678ex-IS.....................................................................................................................................15
3.3 Universal supply module 3678ex-IS/3608ex-IS ....................................................................................................................16
3.4 Hand-held scanners BCS 3608ex-NI/BCS 3678ex-NI ..........................................................................................................16
3.5 Ex-relevant parameters for connection to universal supply module or other systems........................................................17
4 Product description........................................................................................................................................ 19
4.1 Configurations and comparison with ZEBRA hand-held scanners .....................................................................................19
4.2 Possible system configurations ..........................................................................................................................................20
4.2.1 Corded hand-held scanner BCS 3608ex-NI / BCS 3608ex-IS with universal supply module ...............................................20
4.2.2 Corded hand-held scanner BCS 3608ex-NI with HMI (only Zone 2 and 22) and HMI limiting cable*..................................21
4.2.3 Corded hand-held scanner BCS 3608ex-NI / BCS 3608ex-IS with universal supply module ...............................................22
4.2.4 Bluetooth hand-held scanners BCS 3678ex-NI / BCS 3678ex-IS with base station and Bluetooth-enabled device ............23
4.2.5 Bluetooth hand-held scanners BCS 3678ex-NI / BCS 3678ex-IS via Bluetooth universal supply module ........................... 24
4.3 Corded hand-held scanners BCS 3608ex-NI/BCS 3608ex-IS ..............................................................................................25

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4.3.1 Construction of the corded hand-held scanners.................................................................................................................25
4.3.2 Contacts / cables ................................................................................................................................................................26
4.4 Bluetooth hand-held scanner BCS 3678ex-NI / BCS 3678ex-IS...........................................................................................28
4.4.1 Construction of the Bluetooth hand-held scanner...............................................................................................................28
4.4.2 External contacts ................................................................................................................................................................29
4.4.3 Communication via Bluetooth .............................................................................................................................................29
4.4.4 Construction of base station (cradle)..................................................................................................................................30
4.4.5 Construction of 4-slot charging station for spare batteries .................................................................................................32
4.5 Meaning of LED display / beeps.........................................................................................................................................33
4.5.1 Hand-held scanner .............................................................................................................................................................33
4.5.2 Base station ........................................................................................................................................................................33
4.6 Construction of the universal supply module......................................................................................................................34
4.6.1 Terminal assignment ..........................................................................................................................................................35
4.6.2 Setting the DIP switches (only for Zone 2/22 and Div 2) ....................................................................................................36
4.6.3 Ranges / maximum cable length of connected cable from the universal supply module to the host or PC .......................36
4.6.4 Permissible core cross-sections .........................................................................................................................................37
Permissible connection cable diameter ..............................................................................................................................37
4.6.6 Terminals for outer conductors...........................................................................................................................................37
4.6.7 Recommendation for data line............................................................................................................................................38
4.6.8 Ferrite core for data cable...................................................................................................................................................38
4.7 Product marking hand-held scanner...................................................................................................................................40
4.8 Product marking universal supply module..........................................................................................................................41
4.9 Decodable barcode types...................................................................................................................................................42
5 Transport and storage....................................................................................................................................43
5.1 Check the contents and condition of delivery .....................................................................................................................43
5.2 Storage ...............................................................................................................................................................................43
5.2.1 Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................43
6 Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................44
6.1 Programming tools..............................................................................................................................................................44
6.1.1 Programming manuals........................................................................................................................................................44
6.1.2 Zebra 123Scan Utility .........................................................................................................................................................44
6.1.3 Required programming cables............................................................................................................................................46
6.1.4 Further tools........................................................................................................................................................................46
6.2 Manuals for general programming......................................................................................................................................46
6.3 Programming for software developers................................................................................................................................47
6.3.1 Programming manuals........................................................................................................................................................47
6.3.2 Developer tools...................................................................................................................................................................47
6.3.3 Drivers ................................................................................................................................................................................47
6.4 Functions ............................................................................................................................................................................48
6.4.1 Comparison ........................................................................................................................................................................48

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6.4.2 General Device Settings (User Preferences)......................................................................................................................48
6.4.3 Pairing (only with BCS 3678ex) ...........................................................................................................................................49
6.4.4 Number of Bluetooth Connections (only for BCS 3678ex)...................................................................................................50
6.4.5 Unpairing the Bluetooth hand-held scanner .......................................................................................................................50
6.4.6 Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices (only with BCS 3678ex) ...............................................................................51
6.4.7 Scanning when out of range - Out of Range & Batch Mode (only with BCS 3678ex)..........................................................51
Prefix and Suffix..................................................................................................................................................................52
6.4.9 Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) ......................................................................................................................................53
6.4.10 Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) ......................................................................................................................................53
6.5 Pairing options for Bluetooth hand-held scanner (only for BCS 3678ex).............................................................................55
6.5.1 Radio Communication General...........................................................................................................................................55
6.5.2 Pairing between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and base station (cradle) ..........................................................................56
6.5.3 Pairing between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and universal power supply module..........................................................58
6.5.4 Pairing between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and Bluetooth enabled device...................................................................60
6.5.7 Creating Pairing Barcodes with Zebra 123 Scan Utility ......................................................................................................64
6.6 Threshold values for battery level for Bluetooth hand-held scanners.................................................................................64
6.6.3 Programming the interface parameters ..............................................................................................................................67
7 Connection / commissioning (qualified personnel) ....................................................................................68
7.1 Corded hand-held scanner BCS 3608ex-NI / BCS 3608ex-IS ..............................................................................................68
7.1.1 Connecting the connection cable to the hand-held scanner...............................................................................................68
7.2 Universal supply module.....................................................................................................................................................70
7.2.1 Establishing universal supply module connections.............................................................................................................70
7.2.2 Connecting the USM to an HID device...............................................................................................................................71
7.2.3 Connecting the USM to a PLC............................................................................................................................................71
7.3 Bluetooth hand-held scanner BCS 3678ex-NI / BCS 3678ex-IS...........................................................................................73
7.3.1 Connecting the base station to the host PC and power source..........................................................................................73
7.4 Connecting to the HMI: connecting the hand-held scanner to the HMI ..............................................................................75
Wiring diagram for Universal Supply Module (USM) ..........................................................................................................76
USM with USB-SPP Interface.............................................................................................................................................76
USM with RS232 Interface .................................................................................................................................................77
USM with RS422 Interface .................................................................................................................................................78
USM with RS485 Interface .................................................................................................................................................79
Explanation of the interfaces ..............................................................................................................................................80
Testing the communication (RS232 or USB-SPP) .............................................................................................................82
8 Operation......................................................................................................................................................... 84
8.1 Bluetooth hand-held scanners BCS 3678ex-NI / BCS 3678ex-IS.........................................................................................84
8.1.1 Changing the battery ..........................................................................................................................................................84
8.1.2 Placing the hand-held scanner in the base station.............................................................................................................86
8.1.3 Connecting the Bluetooth hand-held scanner to the base station ......................................................................................87
8.1.4 Charging the battery ...........................................................................................................................................................87
8.2 Inspection to be conducted prior to use..............................................................................................................................90

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8.3 Scanning.............................................................................................................................................................................91
8.3.1 Optimal scan position .........................................................................................................................................................92
9 Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................... 93
9.1 Suitable cleaning agents.....................................................................................................................................................93
9.2 Cleaning the enclosure.......................................................................................................................................................93
9.3 Cleaning the scan window..................................................................................................................................................93
9.4 Cleaning the contacts .........................................................................................................................................................93
10 Maintenance, inspection, repair.................................................................................................................... 94
10.1 Maintenance intervals.........................................................................................................................................................94
10.2 Returning faulty devices .....................................................................................................................................................94
11 Faults – causes and remedies.......................................................................................................................95
11.1 Restoring the connection between Bluetooth hand-held scanner and base station ...........................................................97
11.2 Resetting the hand-held scanner........................................................................................................................................97
Set Factory Default - Remove Custom Defaults (Reset to Factory Defaults).....................................................................98
Write to Custom Defaults - Set user-defined default values...............................................................................................98
11.2.3 Notes on resetting the hand-held scanners........................................................................................................................99
Pairing with base station doesn’t work................................................................................................................................99
Base station does not work...............................................................................................................................................100
12 Disposal......................................................................................................................................................... 101
13 Ambient conditions ...................................................................................................................................... 102
14 Scope of delivery.......................................................................................................................................... 103
15 Annex............................................................................................................................................................. 104
15.1 Technical data ..................................................................................................................................................................104
15.2 Approved accessories ......................................................................................................................................................104
15.3 Notice................................................................................................................................................................................106

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1About this documentation
Read carefully before commissioning the device.
The User Manual is an integral part of the device.
The User Manual is directed at all persons who are entrusted with handling the device.
Knowledge of the safety instructions and warnings in this User Manual and strict compliance with
them is essential for safe handling.
‒Carefully read the User Manual and especially the safety instructions before using the device.
‒Keep the User Manual throughout the service life of the device.
‒Make the User Manual accessible to all people who are entrusted with handling the device.
1.1 Target groups
Table 1Tasks of the various target groups
Target group
Tasks
Company electrician
•Connection
•Commissioning and decommissioning
•Repair
•Cleaning
IT specialist •Configuration
•Cleaning
Forwarding agent
•Transport
Operator
•Operating the scanner after instruction
by the operating company
•Changing batteries
•Bluetooth version: charging the battery
•Cleaning

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1.2 Explanation of Symbols
1.2.1 Warnings
Warnings are used in this User Manual to warn of the risks of damage to property and personal injuries.
Always read and follow these warnings.
Warnings in this User Manual are specially highlighted and indicated by symbols:
DANGER
DANGER designates a hazardous situation that can lead to death or serious, permanent
injuries if safety measures are disregarded.
WARNING
WARNING designates a hazardous situation that can lead to serious but not permanent injuries
if safety measures are disregarded.
CAUTION
CAUTION designates a hazardous situation that can lead to minor injuries if safety measures
are disregarded.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION designates a hazardous situation that can lead to material damage if safety
measures are disregarded.
Explanation of the structure of a warning
WARNING TERM
Specification of the source of danger, cause of danger or type of danger
Consequence if the safety measures described are disregarded.

Safety measure
Example of a warning
DANGER
Changing the battery in a potentially explosive atmosphere!
Death or serious injury.

Only change the battery outside the potentially explosive atmosphere.