Denso BHT-1700BWB Instructions for use

BHT-1700BWB
BHT-1700QWB
BHT-1700QWBG
BHT-1700QLWB
Barcode/2Dcode
HandyTerminal
Hardware Userʼs ManualHardware Userʼs ManualHardware Userʼs Manual

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Preface
Thank you for using the DENSO WAVE Barcode Handy Terminals BHT-1700.
Please read this manual thoroughly prior to the operation to ensure full use of the product’s functionality,
and store safely in a convenient location for quick reference even after reading.
This is an instruction manual for the BHT-1700.
The BHT-1700 is developed as wireless stations for the low power data communication system and has
been given a certificate of technological conformance defined by the applicable radio law, allowing
users not to apply for or obtain a license to use a wireless station. Any modification or reconstruction of
the radio station is strictly banned by the radio law and anyone who has violated this regulation is
subject to penalties.
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG and DENSO WAVE is using it under its license.
The firmware of this product shall not be reverse-engineered, decompiled, disassembled, integrated,
modified or transformed in anyway or any form.
LCD may contain not illuminated pixels or always illuminated pixels. It may also contain uneven color
and brightness. They are not failures. Slight Newton’s ring may happen to appear on the touch screen,
but it is not a failure, either.
Liability Limitations
•DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED does not assume any product liability (including damages for lost
profits, interruption of operations, or the loss of business-related information) arising out of, or in
connection with, the use of, or inability to use the BHT system software or related manuals.
•DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED (“DENSO WAVE”) takes reasonable precautions to ensure its
products do not infringe upon any patents or other intellectual property rights of other(s), however,
DENSO WAVE cannot be responsible for any patent or other intellectual property right
infringement(s) or violation(s) arising from any of the following 1) - 3).
1) The use of DENSO WAVE’s products in connection or in combination with other components,
products, devices, data processing systems or software not supplied by DENSO WAVE.
2) The use of DENSO WAVE’s products in a manner for which they were not intended nor designed.
3) The modification of DENSO WAVE’s products by parties other than DENSO WAVE.
•If it is judged by DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED that malfunction of the product is due to the
product having been dropped or subjected to impact, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge
even within the warranty period.
•DENSO WAVE will not bear any responsibility for data which customers have recorded and are
received by DENSO WAVE for repair and analysis.

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Customer Registration and Inquiries
Customer Registration
To allow us to provide our customers with comprehensive service and support, we request that all
customers complete a Member Registration Form. Registered members will be offered the following
privileges.
•The latest upgrade information
•Free exhibition and event information for new products
•Free Web-information service “QBdirect”
QBdirect Service Contents
Information search
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Offers detailed information on each product.
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Offers downloads of repair modules for the latest BHT Series systems
or software, and sample programs.
E-mail inquiries
Product related queries can be sent in by e-mail.
Please note that these privileges may be subject to change without prior notice.
How to Register
Access the URL below and follow the instructions provided.
http://www.qbdirect.net
Inquiries
For inquires relating to products, please access our website https://www.denso-wave.com .
Technical inquiries can be made at our exclusive website for registered users (QBdirect).

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Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe all these safety precautions.
Please READ through this manual carefully. It will enable you to use the BHT and CU correctly.
Always keep this manual nearby for speedy reference.
Safety precautions description in this document
Strict observance of these warnings and cautions is a MUST for preventing accidents that could result
in bodily injury and substantial property damage. Make sure you fully understand all definitions of these
terms and symbols given below before you proceed to the text itself.
Warning levels and meaning of symbols are as follows;
Warning level
DANGER Alerts you to those conditions that could imminently lead to serious
bodily injury or death if the instructions are not followed correctly.
WARNING
Alerts you to those conditions that could cause serious bodily injury or
death if the instructions are not followed correctly.
CAUTION
Alerts you to those conditions that could cause minor bodily injury or
substantial property damage if the instructions are not followed
correctly.
Meaning of symbols
A triangle ( ) with a picture inside alerts you to a warning of danger. Here you see
the warning for electrical shock.
A diagonal line through a circle ( ) warns you of something you should not do; it may
or may not have a picture inside. Here you see a screwdriver inside the circle,
meaning that you should not disassemble.
A blue circle ( ) with a picture inside alerts you to something you MUST do. This
example shows that you MUST unplug the power cord.

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DANGER
Handling the batteries
Wrong handling the batteries may result in electrical shock, overheating, smoke generation, combustion,
blowout, or leakage of battery fluid. Please read the following items prior to use.
•Never disassemble or modify the battery.
•
Do not stick a needle into the battery, hammer at it, or tread on it.
•Avoid dropping or throwing the battery or letting it undergo any shock or impact.
•Do not use significantly damaged or deformed batteries. Do not use batteries when they are
subject to the impact, for example, a drop impact.
•Never connect the battery (+) and (-) terminals with a metal object such as a piece of wire.
•Do not carry or store the battery together with metallic ball-point pens, necklaces, coins,
hairpins, etc.
•Do not get the BHT wet or put it in water or seawater.
•
Never burn or heat the battery.
•Never use, leave, or charge the battery in the vicinity of high-temperature locations (60 °Cor
higher) such as a fire, stove, or under a scorching sun.
•Do not use or store the battery in places exceeding the service or storage temperature.
•
Never charge the battery near a fire or in strong sunlight. Raised battery temperature may
result in leakage of battery fluid, blowout, or combustion.
•Never charge or use the battery where any inflammable gases may be emitted.
•Never apply solder directly to the battery.
•Do not use batteries other than the specified ones.
•
If the battery fluid leaked from the battery gets into the eyes, wash thoroughly with clean water
such as tap water without rubbing and obtain medical treatment immediately. Failure to do so
will result in eye injuries.
•During use, charging, or storage of the battery, if odors come from the battery, the battery is
overheated, discolored, deformed, or anything unusual is found, unload the battery from the
BHT or charger. Do not use the battery.
•If the battery does not finish recharging within the specified time, stop recharging.

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WARNING
To system designers
•
When introducing BHTs in those systems that could affect human lives, develop applications
carefully through redundancy and safety design which avoids the feasibility of affecting human
lives even if a data error occurs.
Handling the BHT
Wrong handling of the BHT may affect normal operation or result in, electric shock, generating heat and
smoke, and vision disturbance. Be sure to observe the following.
•Never disassemble or modify the BHT.
•
Avoid dropping or throwing the battery or letting it undergo any shock or impact.
•When the BHT is subject to the strong impact, for example, a drop impact, check the case for
any damage and the battery for damage, leakage and overheating. Never use a battery once it
is damaged, heated or has a fluid leakage.
•Never use a damaged case.
•If the battery fluid leaked from the battery gets into the eyes, wash thoroughly with clean water
such as tap water without rubbing and obtain medical treatment immediately. Failure to do so
will result in eye injuries.
•Do not insert any foreign materials into the battery cartridge.
•Do not get the BHT wet or put it in water or seawater.
•Never put the BHT in a microwave oven or high-pressure container.
•Never put the BHT in places where there are excessively high temperatures, such as inside
closed-up automobiles, or in places exposed to direct sunlight.
•Avoid using the BHT in extremely humid or dusty areas, or where there are drastic temperature
changes.
•If smoke, abnormal odor or noise comes from the BHT, immediately turn off the power and
remove the battery cartridge from the scanner case.
•If the LCD screen is broken by mistake, care must be taken not to get the liquid crystal into
your eyes or mouth or drop it on your skin.
•Be careful of broken glass if the LCD screen is accidentally cracked or broken. It may cause
bodily injury.
•
If the LCD screen is accidentally broken and liquid crystal gets into your eyes or mouth, wash it
off immediately with clean water and then seek medical care.
Or, if it is attached to your skin or clothes, wipe it off immediately and then wash it using soap
and water. Failure to do so may lead to vision loss or cause trouble in the skin.
•
Never stare into the reading window. Failure to do so will result in vision disturbance.

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Handling the batteries
Wrong handling of the batteries may result in electric shock, generating heart and smoke, combustion, or
blowout. Please read the following items prior to use.
•The battery is exclusively for the BHT. Do not use the battery for purposes other than charging
the BHT.
•Use the specified charger or charging cable.
Handling the scanner using a laser light
•Never stare into the laser light.
•Never point the code reading windows at someone’s eyes.
Barcode reading window
BHT-1700QLWB BHT-1700QWB/
BHT-1700QWBG

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CAUTION
Handling the BHT
Wrong handling of the BHT may affect normal operation or result in overheating, smoke generation, failure,
and vision disturbance. Be sure to observe the following.
•
When using the hand strap or neck strap, exercise due care to avoid getting them caught in
other objects or entangled in rotating machinery. Failure to do so could result in accident or
injury.
•
Do not move your ear close to the speaker while the Buzzer is beeping. Doing so could lead to
hearing difficulty.
•Do not operate the BHT in environments where static electricity can build into significant
charges. Doing so could result in malfunction or mechanical failure.
•Avoid dropping the battery cartridge or letting it undergo any strong shock or impact. Doing so
could result in malfunction or mechanical failure.
•Do not use the BHT near a wireless transmitter such as a personal radio or ham radio. Doing
so could result in malfunction or mechanical failure.
•Do not touch BHT with oily hands or gloves containing oil such as machine oil and grease.
Doing so may cause the deformation and discoloration of a device.
•This product incorporates a connector for microSD cards. Do not insert anything other than
these cards. Do not insert a card inversely, diagonally and with twisted. If a card is inserted
forcibly, this could damage a card or a connector.
•Do not attach a wet BHT or rechargeable battery cartridge to CU.
•Do not use excessive force when inserting or removing the battery cartridge. Doing so could
result in malfunction or mechanical failure.
•Keep magnetic cards such as a cash card or a credit card away from the BHT. Failure to do so
could cause loss of magnetic data.

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About This Product
The BHT-1700 handy terminal, powered by Android™7.1.2 Nougat, is light-weight, easy to use, providing
powerful and handy tools for the purpose of delivering flexibility in customisation.
Specifically designed to work as an industrial PDA, it provides rich options for data collection, voice and
data communication, long-lasting working hours, and so on. Its large color transmissive display guarantees
ease in reading in all lighting conditions. Integrated with Bluetooth®v4.1, v2.1+EDR, 802.11a/b/g/n
technologies, this BHT also includes a GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+/LTE
module (WWAN model only) to gain greater speeds and optimal mobility. In particular, an integrated GPS
receiver is made available for use with third-party location-based applications.
This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate this BHT.
We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes.
To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual thoroughly before use.
Features of This Product
•Built tough to survive drop test and sealed against moisture/dust to industrial standard IP67*.
•Android™ ７.1.2 Nougat operating system with a powerful Qualcomm®APQ8009, MSM8909
(WWAN model) 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor
•16GB eMMC flash memory to store OS and software programs
•2GB LPDDR3 SDRAM to store and run programs, as well as store program data
•One expansion slot for microSDHC card up to 32GB or microSDXC card up to 2TB
•For model with camera, built-in 8.0 Megapixel rear camera with white LED for flash and auto focus
•Left and right side triggers for ambidextrous scanning
•Total wireless solution –connectively includes Bluetooth®v4.1 and v2.1+EDR, 802.11 a/b/g/n,
GSM/
GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+/LTE (WWAN model only), and near field
communication (NFC).
•A 4.0″color transmissive display with 480x800 pixels to deliver excellent visibility in all lighting
conditions
•Built-in scan engine setting tool “Reader Configuration”which serves out-of-the-box keyboard
wedge functionality
•Accessories and peripherals include Communication Unit CU-BL1-17, CU-BU1-17, multiple BHT
charger CH-B4-17, and USB direct cable CBBHT-US2000/C17-4A, Li-ion BT-110LA standard
battery, BT110L large capacity battery.
* IP67 is not a guaranteed value, but a test value at the normal temperature.

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1Quick Start Guide
1.1 Appearance
1.1.1 Main Body
BHT-1700QWB BHT-1700BWB
BHT-1700QLWB

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Description of key
No.
Key
Name
Function and overview
Status indicator
Denotes the code reading status or the charging
status with color or flashing state of light.
Speaker
Sound comes out of it.
Receiver
Receives speaker's voice when talking. This function
is mounted in the WWAN model.
Power key Powers ON/OFF
Left trigger key
Reads codes.
Has the same function with the SCAN key.
Right trigger key
Magic key [M1]
[M1] to [M4] keys can be used in place of [SF] key,
[ENT] key, [Back light] key, [MENU] key or [BS/C]
key depending on settings.
Strings can be assigned with the user program.
[M1] key can operate as MENU key by holding down
for more than one second, and displays the following
screens.
- Beeper volume level
- Vibrator
- Brightness of screen
- Power saving
Magic key [M2]
Magic key [M3]
Magic key [M4]
Keyboard
Data such as numbers can be entered directly.
SCAN key Reads codes.
Microphone
Picks up voice when talking. This function is
integrated in the WWAN model.
Interface
connector
Makes data communication using the
Communication Unit and charges.
Keep this clean so as not to cause a contact failure.
Battery cover
To be opened when replacing the main battery and
SIM and microSD cards.
Battery cover lock
To be fixed so that a battery cover will not be opened
unnecessarily. Press and then slide it.
Camera
Captures the image.
Barcode reading
window
Contains a camera for reading codes. Keep it always
clean so as not to cause any scratches.
, and are equipped depending on the model.

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1.1.2 Keyboard panel
Key functions can be set with the user program.
Key
Name
Function and overview
Backspace key Deletes the last one character.
SCAN key Reads codes.
ENT (Enter) key Fixes input data and processes the operation.
Cursor key Move a cursor in the direction indicated by the arrow, and
also selects the function.
Number key Enters data.
Space key Enters a space.
Escape key Cancels the operation.
Shift key
Used together with other keys such as number key or
key for the special input operation.
Function mode
key Switches to the function mode.
Alphabet mode
key Switches to the alphabet input mode.
Function key
Selects a function.
* The function of a function key is assigned with the user
program. For details, refer to the programming manual.

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1.2 Supporting Model List
BHT-1700 series enables the option selection by model as shown in the table below.
LTE, GPS Receiver,
microphone
WLAN,
Bluetooth®NFC
BHT-1700BWB-1
——✓—
BHT-1700QWB-1
——✓—
BHT-1700QWB-2
—✓✓✓
BHT-1700QWBG-1
✓✓✓—
BHT-1700QWBG-2
✓✓✓✓
BHT-1700QLWB-P
——✓—
Code reading Camera
Light/
proximity
sensor
BHT-1700BWB-1
Barcode
——
BHT-1700QWB-1
2D code, Barcode
——
BHT-1700QWB-2
2D code, Barcode
✓✓
BHT-1700QWBG-1
2D code, Barcode
—✓
BHT-1700QWBG-2
2D code, Barcode
✓✓
BHT-1700QLWB-P
2D code, Barcode
Long range specification ——
1.3 Installing Battery
The BHT main body and the main battery are packed separately due to the conditions of shipment and
storage.
Caution: Incorrect handling may decrease the lifetime of battery.
Warning: Before powering on, confirm that the battery cover lock is positioned at “Lock”position.
To use BHT for the first time, install a charged battery and lock the battery cover. Then turn ON
the power button.
Install the main battery in accordance with the following steps.

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Step 1
Loosen the hand belt .
Press and slide the battery
cover lock in the
direction indicated by the
arrow.
Step 2
Remove the battery cover.
Step 3
Pay attention to the
direction of the battery
electrodes and install the
battery.
Step 4
Insert the battery cover tab.

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Step 5
Close the battery cover .
By
keeping it pressed to the BHT
body, press and slide the
battery cover lock in the
direction indicated by the
arrow to lock the battery cover
in position.
Step 6
Fasten the hand belt.
1.4 Installing and Removing SIM Card/microSD Card
BHT-1700 Handy Terminal is equipped with one microSD card slot. WWAN model is equipped with two
SIM card slots as well.
Installation of a card
1. Remove the battery cover as described in battery removal.
2. Insert the cards into the respective slots in the directions indicated. Push the cards to lock them in.
Note that when you insert the cards into the slots, the metal contact sides of SIM card should face
upwards, while those of microSD card should face downwards.
3. Place the battery cover back and push the battery cover lock to the “Lock”position.

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Supporting card
1. Both SIM1 and SIM2 card slots support 2G/3G/4G cards. However, 3G/4G data can be transmitted on
either SIM, but not on both at the same time. For details on managing dual SIM cards, refer to SIM Card
Management (WWAN Model Only) in the Software User’s Manual.
2. SIM1 card or SIM2 card relevant functions are only supported on WWAN model. For more details on
specification-wise differences between WWAN model and WLAN model, please refer to
Specifications.
Removal of a card
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Push a card to eject it from its slot, and take it out of the slot.
3. Place the battery cover back and push the battery cover lock to the “Lock”position.
SIM2SIM1
microSD

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1.5 Power ON/OFF BHT
Power ON
To power on BHT, press and hold the power button located on the upper right side of BHT. BHT will
turn on and show the lock screen after splash screen. Swipe the lock screen upward to display the
home screen. BHT will not turn on unless a battery cover is fixed to the right position.
Lock screen Home screen
Power OFF
Press the power button , and a menu will appear on the screen which allows you to power off BHT.
Make sure all user data have been stored before tapping on Power off.
Power key

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1.6 Using Hardware Buttons
On the bottom of BHT are three hardware buttons that deliver the following functions.
Button
Function
Description
Back button
Returns to the previous screen or closes the active
window or keyboard.
Home button Displays the Home screen.
Recent apps
button Opens a list of recently used applications.

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1.7 Charging
The main battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the kit package, you
need to charge the main battery to full before using BHT. You may use the Communication Unit or
multiple BHT charger to charge the BHT.
1.7.1 Charging time
The main battery powers the BHT to work. It takes approximately 3 hours for BT-110LA standard
battery and 4.5 hours for BT-110L large capacity battery to charge an empty main battery to full. The
status indicator above the screen (located on the right) will light up in red while charging and will turn
green when charging is complete.
The backup battery is mounted on the main board. Its role is to retain data in DRAM when the main
battery is replaced. Replace the main battery within one minute. To charge a backup battery to full, it
takes approximately 10 hours from the completely discharged state to the fully charged state using the
main battery or power adapter.
1.7.2 Charging temperature
It is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18 °to 25 °C) for optimal performance.
Note that battery charging stops when the ambient temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40 °C.
1.7.3 Operation on battery power
When 802.11a/b/g/n, GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+/LTE, Bluetooth®
v4.1+EDR/LE and GPS are all enabled on battery power, the main battery level will drop down
substantially. Prolonged use of the display and continued scanning of barcodes will also affect battery
level.
In order to prevent system from shutting down after the battery is drained out, we suggest that you
keep a fresh battery for replacement at all times, or connect BHT to the Communication Unit or USB
Direct Cable for charging.