BIXOLON BCD-2000 User manual

User’s Manual
BCD-2000
Customer Display
Rev. 1.02
http://www.bixolon.com

Rev. 1.02
- 2 -
BCD-2000
Introduction
BCD-2000 is designed to be used while connected to computer peripherals and electronic
devices such as ECR (Electronic Cash Register) and POS (Point Of Sales).
※The main features of the printer are as follows:
1. Customer Display LCD Module Model
2. Character Number
- BCD-2000: 120 Letters(30 Letters x 4 Lines)
- BCD-2000K: 40 Letters(20 Letters x 2 Lines)
3. Interface: RS232/USB Supported
4. RotationAngle: Horizontal: +/-180˚,Vertical: 52˚ (5step)
5. Display Color: Background (Blue), Characters (White)
6. Emulation: ESC/POS, CD5220
It is advisable to read the contents of this manual carefully before using the printer for the first
time.
※Use only authorized supplies that can be trusted!
- We are not responsible for quality and service for damage caused by the use of
unauthorized products.
We at BIXOLON maintain ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and quality
of all our products. In following, product specifications and/or user manual content may be
changed without prior notice.

Rev. 1.02
- 3 -
BCD-2000
Table of Contents
1. Product Models & Components..........................................................................................4
2. Unpacking.............................................................................................................................5
2-1 BCD-2000A/AU/DS Types ................................................................................................5
2-2 BCD-2000N/NU Types......................................................................................................5
2-3 BCD-2000WA/WAU/WS Types.........................................................................................6
2-4 BCD-2000WN/WNU Types...............................................................................................6
3. Initial Settings & Options (Serial)........................................................................................7
3-1 Direct Connection..............................................................................................................7
3-2 Pass Through....................................................................................................................8
4. Connection Types & Sizes...................................................................................................9
4-1 Connection Types (BCD-2000A/N/DS/WA/WN/WDS)......................................................9
4-2 How to Connect (BCD-2000AU/NU/WAU/WNU)...............................................................9
4-3 Sizes ...............................................................................................................................11
5. Features ..............................................................................................................................12
5-1 Swivel..............................................................................................................................12
5-2 Tilting...............................................................................................................................13
6. Connection..........................................................................................................................14
6-1 Connecting Direct Connection Pin ..................................................................................14
6-2 Serial Communication Connector (D-SUB 25PF)............................................................16
6-3 USB Communication.......................................................................................................17
7. Switch (Power, Brightness, DIP Switch)...........................................................................18
7-1 Power & Brightness Control Switches.............................................................................18
7-2 DIP Switch.......................................................................................................................19
7-3 VMSM (Virtual Memory Switch Manager) .......................................................................20
8. Power Control.....................................................................................................................22
9. Specifications.....................................................................................................................24

Rev. 1.02
- 4 -
BCD-2000
1. Product Models & Components
• The following display models are available:
1) Desktop (BCD-2000A/AU/DS)
2) Desktop Mount (BCD-2000N/NU)
3) Wall Mount (BCD-2000WA/WAU/WN/WNU/WS)
BCD-2000A BCD-2000AU BCD-2000N BCD-2000NU BCD-2000DS
BCD-2000WA BCD-2000WAU BCD-2000WN BCD-2000WNU BCD-2000WS
* All models can be easily mounted on a wall or desk using an electric screwdriver.
BCD-2000N/NU/WN/WNU BCD-2000A/AU/DS/WA/WAU/WS
Caution or Warning
- Please only use the screws supplied for the installation of the
device.

Rev. 1.02
- 5 -
BCD-2000
2. Unpacking
2-1 BCD-2000A/AU/DS Types
Display Set Installation Guide CD Screws x 4
(M3x10) Tapping
2-2 BCD-2000N/NU Types
Display Set Installation Guide CD Screws x 4
(M3x10) Tapping

Rev. 1.02
- 6 -
BCD-2000
2-3 BCD-2000WA/WAU/WS Types
Display Set Installation Guide CD Screws x 4
(M3x10) Tapping
2-4 BCD-2000WN/WNU Types
Display Set Installation Guide CD Screws x 4
(M3x10) Tapping

Rev. 1.02
- 7 -
BCD-2000
3. Initial Settings & Options (Serial)
3-1 Direct Connection
• Connected to the Display directly without passing through the board.
Item
Display-Serial
Standard
Model
BCD-2000N BCD-2000A
How to
Connect a
Power Cable
to the Serial
Cable
Connect an SMPS to the Serial Cable Jack
Voltage Used: 24V (2pin)
BCD-2000N+SMPS
Caution or Warning
- The above image may be different from the actual items.

Rev. 1.02
- 8 -
BCD-2000
3-2 Pass Through
• Data transmits through Host(PC) → Display → Printer.
Item
Display-Serial
Standard
Model
BCD-2000DS
Standard
Board
Specifications
Power
(Optional)
24V, 2.5A 24V, 1.5A
Cable Types
(Optional)
Serial Cable 9PM to 25PF
Power Cable 3P to 3P
Power Cable 3P to 2P
Caution or Warning
- Please only use the genuine optional accessories.

Rev. 1.02
- 9 -
BCD-2000
4. Connection Types & Sizes
4-1 Connection Types (BCD-2000A/N/DS/WA/WN/WDS)
Standard
Components
(Host PC Side)
▼
(Printer Side)
▼
(Display Side)
▼
Interface
A B C D E F
Power
Connection 1
(Separate power
supply needed
for
Rinter/Display)
-
24VDC
OR
Power
Connection 2
(SMPS→Display
→Printer)
-
24VDC
Power
Connection 3
(SMPS→Display
→Printer)
-
24VDC
Serial Cable
Connection 1
(Host→Display
→Printer)
Serial Cable
Connection 2
(Host→Printer)
(Host→Display)
Misc.
A: Power Supply Connector (Output 24VDC, 3pin)
B: Host Interface Connector (D-SUB 25pin, Female)
C: Power Supply Connector (Input 24VDC, 2pin)
D: Display Connector
E: Printer Interface Connector (D-SUB 9pin, Male)
F: Power Supply Connector (Input 24VDC, 3pin)
3 pin
3 pin
2 pin
3 pin
9 pin
25 pin
25 pin
9 pin
9 pin
9 pin
25 pin
25 pin

Rev. 1.02
- 10 -
BCD-2000
4-2 How to Connect (BCD-2000AU/NU/WAU/WNU)
1) Install the USB Virtual COM driver.
2) Connect the display cable to the USB port on a PC.
3) Turn on the PC and display. The PC will automatically detect new hardware connected to
the USB port.
4) Once the driver is installed, the display is ready to receive data.
Caution or Warning
- If the PC and Display are connected, the driver may not be
installed properly. Please disconnect the PC when installing
the driver.