GECMA BCSi-1 series User manual

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Operating Manual
BCSi-1 *
Barcode scanner
Doc.Nr.:60000340

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List of Contents
List of Contents................................................................................................................2
Introduction ......................................................................................................................3
BCSi-1 * models available ..............................................................................................4
Technical Data..................................................................................................................5
Certificates ........................................................................................................................7
Connections details .........................................................................................................8
Terminal Connections...................................................................................................11
Available Barcode symbologys and default settings ...............................................12
Sample barcodes............................................................................................................15
Programming BCSi.........................................................................................................17
Appendix A .....................................................................................................................21
ASCII Value Table ...........................................................................................................23
Barcode settings.............................................................................................................28
Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................78
General Instructions ......................................................................................................79
Drawings and certifications .........................................................................................79

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Introduction
The barcode scanner BCSi are designed to read all common barcodes 1D & 2D and to
transmit these barcode data to an existing ASD (application supporting device) in hazardous or
non-hazardous areas.
The BCSi is freely positionable in front of the barcode. A interactive vibration feedback after a
successful scan is offered by the BCSi (an advantage for loud environments). There are bi-focus
positions for capturing of max. focus-decoding area. The scanner provides exceptional depth
of field on all bar code densities.
The BCSi provides built-in illumination which allows work in any ambient lighting condition —
from total darkness to bright sunlight.
A wide selection of parameters may be configured to adapt the BCSi settings for your particular
application.
The BCSi available as cable and as radio frequency version.
The cable scanner version has an intrinsically safe interface for power and data. The data
transmission is realized via a serial interface. The cable version is available for low-power and
high-power intrinsically safe power interfaces.
The radio frequency version has an intrinsically safe interface for charging of internal batteries in
hazardous areas via intrinsically safe interfaces, such as for instance ExMod-1-2-3. The data
transmission is realized via a radio frequency interface (Bluetooth). The radio frequency version is
available with integrated 10mW and 100mW Bluetooth modules.
The radio frequency version disable the scanengine when charging is in process.
All versions of the BCSi developed for use in hazardous areas Zone 0, Zone 20, EPL Ga and EPL
Da.

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BCSi-1 * models available
Various models of BCSi-1 * can be supplied:
-1= C LP : Cable barcode scanner Low Power.
Barcode scanner with cable connection and low intrinsically safe input power
at the power line. The connection interface to the other existing application
supporting devices is realized via serial intrinsically safe interface.
This variant is developed with internal energybuffer to provide the necessary
power for the scanner electronic (duty cycle typ. 5%). A pre-charging of typ.
16h for this internal buffer is necessary before first operation.
C HP : Cable barcode scanner High Power.
Barcode scanner with cable connection and high intrinsically safe input
power at the power line. The connection interface to the other existing
application supporting devices is via serial intrinsically safe interface.
RF 10 : Radio frequency scanner (Bluetooth)
Barcode scanner with data transmission by radio frequency with typ. radiated
power of 10mW.
This variant is developed with integrated Bluetooth module (Class 2) to transmit
data to other existing application supporting devices. For charging of this
cordless barcode scanner a intrinsically safe interface required (e.g. ExMod-1-
2-3).
RF 100: Radio frequency scanner (Bluetooth)
Barcode scanner with data transmission by radio frequency with typ. radiated
power of 100mW.
This variant is developed with integrated Bluetooth module (Class 1) to transmit
data to other existing application supporting devices. For charging of this
cordless barcode scanner a intrinsically safe interface required (e.g. ExMod-1-
2-3).
* : Can be any alphanumeric characters reserved for the manufacturer.
Example:
BCSi-RF100 = Radio frequency scanner (Bluetooth) with 100mW radiated power (Class 1).
For more details please refer to the attached drawings Nr. # 30100431 and #30100432.

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Technical Data
For all BCSi versions:
Housing type: Stainless steel 1.4301 / AISI 304 (or on request)
Ingress protection: IP67
Operating temperature range: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F), 15 to 95% rel. humidity, n.
cond.
Storage temperature: -20 °C - +35°C (-4°F to 95°F), 15 to 85% rel. humidity, n. cond.
-20 °C - +60°C (-4°F to 140°F), 15 to 85% rel. humidity, n.
cond. (for one week)
Hazardous areas: Zone 0, Zone 20, EPL Ga, EPL Da (refer certificates)
Dimensions: 220 mm x 42 mm (8,67” x 1,65”), refer attached drawings
Weight: typ. 700g (24,7 oz), depending of variant
Classification of install. and use: Mobile device, hand-held device
Data Interface: RS232, typ.settings 9600bps, 8 data, 1 stop, no parity, no flow
control
Scan engine: Bi-focus near 120mm / far 230mm (5” / 9”)
Field of view: Horizontal: 32.2°, Vertical: 24.5°
Optical Resolution: 640 (H) x 480 (V) pixels (gray scale)
Barcode decode speed: Linear typ. 100ms or less, 2D typ. 300ms or less
Optical radiation: Aiming Element (VLD) 650 nm ± 5 nm, less than 35mW
Illumination Element (LED): 635 nm ± 20 nm, less than 35mW
Laser Classification: CDRH Class II/IEC 825 Class 1 devices
Min. Print Contrast: Min. 25% absolute dark/light reflectance measured at 650 nm
Ambient Light: Total darkness to 9,000 ft.candles (96,900Lux)
Symbologies: 1-D Symbology : All major 1D bar codes, e.g. UPC/EAN, Code
128, UCC.EAN128, RSS, Code 39, Code 93, I 2 of 5, Discrete 2
of 5, Codabar, MSI
2-D Symbology: MaxiCode, PDF417, DataMatrix, QR Code,
Aztec & Composite Codes
Postal Codes: US Postnet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian
Postal, Japan Postal
Refer chapter “Barcodesettings” for details.
Scan decode zone: Typical performance @23°C (73°F) on high quality symbols in
normal room light for 1D symbology (tested with PDF417):
Near
5 mil: Code 39 - 80% MRD: 8.9 - 17.8 (cm)/ 3.5 - 7 (in)
7.5 mil: Code 39 - 80% MRD: 7 - 19.7 (cm) / 2.75 - 7.75 (in)
13 mil: UPC-A - 80% MRD: 5.7 - 22.2 (cm) / 2.25 - 8.75 (in)
20 mil: Code 39 - 80% MRD: * - 27.9 (cm) / * - 11 (in)
6.7 mil: PDF417 - 80% MRD: 9.5 - 15.2 (cm) / 3.75 - 6.0 (in)
10 mil: PDF417 - 80% MRD: 8.3 - 18.4 (cm) / 3.25 - 7.25 (in)
15 mil: PDF417 - 80% MRD: * - 19.1 (cm) / * - 7.5 (in)

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Far
5 mil: Code 39 - 80% MRD: 16.5 - 19.1 (cm) / 6.65 - 7.5 (in)
7.5 mil: Code 39 - 80% MRD: 10.8 - 25.4 (cm) / 4.25 - 10 (in)
13 mil: UPC A - 80 % MRD: 7.6 - 40.6 (cm) / 3 - 16 (in)
20 mil: Code 39 - 80% MRD: * - 51.6 (cm) / * - 21.5
10 mil: PDF417 - 80% MRD: 14.6 - 26 (cm) / 5.75 - 10.25 (in)
15 mil: PDF417 - 80% MRD: * - 51.6 (cm) / * - 21.5 (in)
MRD: min. reflectance difference
* = near distance area field of view limited
For BCSi –C LP, BCSi –C HP:
Connection: RS232 intrinsically safe interface (interface X91)
Supply: via intrinsically safe interface (interface X91)
Length of spiralcable: typ. 0,5m / 2m (1,64ft / 6,56ft), not extended / extended.
Other lengths on request. Cable fixed mounted.
Exchangeable by Gecma only.
Note (for BCSi-C LP only): This variant is developed with internal energybuffer to provide the
necessary power for the scanner electronic (duty cycle typ. 5%).
A pre charging of typ. 16h for this internal buffer necessary before
first operation. Typ. dicharging rate when not connected is typ.
15% to 20% per month @ 20°C (68°F).
For BCSi –RF 10, BCSi –RF 100:
Connection: provide wireless RS232 interface via Bluetooth 1.2 (2,4GHz)
specification (transparent RS232 Interface), Class 2 for BCSi –
RF 10, Class 1 for BCSi –RF 100
Supply: via internal battery (charging via interface X92)
notinterchangeable.
Battery capacity: typ. >2000 scans, typ. 36h standby, typ. charging 16h (when
complete discharged), conditions @20°C (68°F), >350 cycles
(IEC61951-2). Charge battery before using.
Discharging rate: when power down and not used typ. 15% to 20% per month
@ 20°C (68°F)
RF distances: max. 10m for BCSi –RF 10 (open field)
max. 100m for BCSi –RF 100 (open field)
Local conditions can affect the RF distances.
Radiated power: max. 2W
Antenna: Integrated antenna
Bluetooth type setting: RS232 interface, accept bound request from remote device,
connectable, discoverable
Bluetooth PIN: 0000

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Certificates
ATEX certification
Product Zone 0 / EPL Ga Zone 20 / EPL Da
ATEX ignition protection Ex II 1G Ex ia op is Ga IIC
T4
Ex II 1D Ex iaD 20 T130°C
Operating/storage T° Ta: -20°C ... +60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
Ta: -20°C ... +60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
BCSi-1
ATEX certification TÜV 08 ATEX 7633 TÜV 08 ATEX 7633
IECEx certification (in certificationprocess)
Product EPL Ga EPL Da
IECEx ignition
protection
Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga Ex ia IIIC T130°C Da IP67
Operating/storage T° Ta: -20°C ... +60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
Ta: -20°C ... +60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
BCSi-1
IECEx certification IECEx TUR 08.XXXX IECEx TUR 08.XXXX
Further details and certificates can be found in the attached license.

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Connections details
BCSi-C LP:
When the distance between the supply line (X91-1) and the data lines (X91-3 and X91-4) at
the associated apparatus comply to the clearance / creepage distances and separation on
the standard IEC/EN 60079-11:
Supply voltage: X91-1, Intrinsically safe ia:
Contact 1: +Ui
Contact 2: GND
Ui ≤5,5 V
Ii ≤not important
Pi ≤4W
Li ≤negligible
Ci ≤negligible
Uo ≤negligible
Io ≤negligible
Po ≤negligible
Lo ≤negligible
Co ≤negligible
Data Lines: X91-3, X91-4, Intrinsically safe ia:
Contact 3: RXD (input)
Contact 4: TXD (output)
Ui ≤25 V
Ii ≤not important
Pi ≤not important
Li ≤negligible
Ci ≤negligible
Uo ≤5,4 V
Io ≤11,4 mA
Po ≤14,1 mW
Lo ≤0,3 mH
Co ≤65 uF
Recommended max. cable length 5m (16,4ft).
Pay attention to the values listed in corresponding standards.
This variant is developed with internal energy buffer to provide the
necessary power for the scanner electronic (duty cycle typ. 5%). A pre-
charging of typ. 16h for this internal buffer necessary before first operation.

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When the distance between the supply line (X91-1) and the data lines (X91-3 and X91-4) at
the associated apparatus not comply to the clearance / creepage distances and separation
on the standard IEC/EN 60079-11:
Supply voltage / Data: X91-1, X91-3, X91-4, Intrinsically safe ia:
Contact 1: +Ui
Contact 2: GND
Contact 3: RXD (input)
Contact 4: TXD (output)
Ui ≤5,5 V
Ii ≤not important
Pi ≤4W
Li ≤negligible
Ci ≤negligible
Uo ≤5,4 V
Io ≤11,4 mA
Po ≤14,1 mW
Lo ≤0,3 mH
Co ≤65 uF
Recommended max. cable length 5m (16,4ft).
Pay attention to the values listed in corresponding standards.
BCSi-C HP:
When the distance between the supply line (X91-1) and the data lines (X91-3 and X91-4) at
the associated apparatus comply to the clearance / creepage distances and separation on
the standard IEC/EN 60079-11:
Supply voltage: X91-1, Intrinsically safe ia:
Contact 1: +Ui
Contact 2: GND
Ui ≤5,5 V
Ii ≤not important
Pi ≤not important
Li ≤negligible
Ci ≤negligible
Uo ≤negligible
Io ≤negligible
Po ≤negligible
Lo ≤negligible
Co ≤negligible

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Data Lines: X91-3, X91-4, Intrinsically safe ia:
Contact 3: RXD (input)
Contact 4: TXD (output)
Ui ≤25 V
Ii ≤not important
Pi ≤not important
Li ≤negligible
Ci ≤negligible
Uo ≤5,4 V
Io ≤11,4 mA
Po ≤14,1 mW
Lo ≤0,3 mH
Co ≤65 uF
Recommended max. cable length 5m (16,4ft).
Pay attention to the values listed in corresponding standards.
When the distance between the supply line (X91-1) and the data lines (X91-3 and X91-4) at
the associated apparatus not comply to the clearance / creepage distances and separation
on the standard IEC/EN 60079-11:
Supply voltage / Data: X91-1, X91-3, X91-4, Intrinsically safe ia:
Contact 1: +Ui
Contact 2: GND
Contact 3: RXD (input)
Contact 4: TXD (output)
Ui ≤5,5 V
Ii ≤not important
Pi ≤not important
Li ≤negligible
Ci ≤negligible
Uo ≤5,4 V
Io ≤11,4 mA
Po ≤14,1 mW
Lo ≤0,3 mH
Co ≤65 uF
Recommended max. cable length 5m (16,4ft).
Pay attention to the values listed in corresponding standards.

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BCSi-RF 10 / BCSi-RF100:
Charging voltage: X92, Intrinsically safe ia:
Contact inside: +Ui
Contact outside: GND
Ui ≤10,8 V
Ii ≤not important
Pi ≤not important
Li ≤negligible
Ci ≤negligible
Uo ≤negligible
Io ≤negligible
Po ≤negligible
Lo ≤negligible
Co ≤negligible
Recommended max. cable length 5m (16,4ft).
Pay attention to the values listed in corresponding standards.
Terminal Connections
BCSi-C LP, BCSi-C HP:
Supply voltage / Data interface X91:
X91
Function Cable Connector
+Ui Brown 1 6
GND White 2 7
RXD (inp.) Yellow 3 2
TXT (outp.) Green 4 3
BCSi-RF 10, BCSi-RF 100:
Supply voltage interface X92:
X91
Function Connector
+Ui Contact inside
GND Contact outside
Further details can be found in attached installation plan drawings of different variants.

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Available Barcode symbologys and default settings
To ensure best barcode reading results we recommend to enable the used barcode only. For
flexibility we recommend to disable as few as possible unused barcodes.
To enable or disable a barcode refer associated chapter at “Programming BCSi”.
Symbology Barcode parameter Default
UPC-A Enable
UPC-E Enable
UPC-E1 Disable
EAN-8/JAN 8 Enable
EAN-13/JAN 13 Enable
Bookland EAN Disable
Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits) Ignore
UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy 10
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enable
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enable
UPC-A Preamble System Character
UPC-E Preamble System Character
UPC-E1 Preamble System Character
Convert UPC-E to A Disable
Convert UPC-E1 to A Disable
EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Disable
UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable
UPC/EAN
Linear UPC/EAN Decode Disable
Code 128 Enable
UCC/EAN-128 Enable
Code 128
ISBT 128 Enable
Code 39 Enable
Trioptic Code 39 Disable
Code 39
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharmacy Code) Disable

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Code 32 Prefix Disable
Set Length(s) for Code 39 2 to 55
Code 39 Check Digit Verification Disable
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Disable
Code 93 Disable
Code 93
Set Length(s) for Code 93 4 to 55
Code 11 Disable
Set Lengths for Code 11 4 to 55
Code 11 Check Digit Verification Disable
Code 11
Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) Disable
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Enable
Set Lengths for I 2 of 5 14
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Disable
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Disable
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Disable
Discrete 2 of 5 Disable
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 12
Codabar Disable
Set Lengths for Codabar 5 to 55
CLSI Editing Disable
Codabar (NW - 7)
NOTIS Editing Disable
MSI Disable
Set Length(s) for MSI 4 to 55
MSI Check Digits One
Transmit MSI Check Digit Disable
MSI
MSI Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 10
US Postnet Enable
US Planet Enable
UK Postal Enable
Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Enable
Postal Codes
Japan Postal Enable

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Australian Postal Enable
Dutch Postal Enable
Transmit US Postal Check Digit Enable
RSS 14 Enable
RSS Limited Enable
RSS Expanded Enable
RSS (Red. Sp. Symb.)
Convert RSS to UPC/EAN Disable
Composite CC-C Disable
Composite CC-A/B Disable
Composite TLC-39 Disable
UPC Composite Mode Always Linked
Composite
UCC/EAN Code 128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN
Composite Codes Disable
PDF417 Enable
MicroPDF417 Disable
Code 128 Emulation Disable
Data Matrix Enable
Maxicode Enable
2D Symbologies
QR Code Enable
Redundancy Level 1
Security Level 0
Symbology-Specific
Security Levels
Intercharacter Gap Size Normal

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Sample barcodes
EAN-13/JAN 13
Code 128
Code 39

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Data Matrix
Gecma BCSi Barcode Scanner with vibration feedback
Gecma BCSi Barcode Scanner with vibration feedback available as cable and RF version
Maxicode
Gecma barcodescanner available as cable and RF version

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Programming BCSi
Presettings done by Gecma Components GmbH (indicated by “*”).
Don’t scale or modify the barcodes.
We recommend to program “Set Default Parameter” only.
Changes/adjustments are under owner’s responsibility.
Set Default Parameter
Scan this bar code to return all parameters to the default values
Set all default
Focus Mode
Select the Focus Mode to control the working range of the BCSi. If Far Focus is selected, the BCSi is
optimized to read at its far position. With Near Focus, the BCSi is optimized to read at its near position. Smart
Focus toggles the focus position after every frame.
* Far Focus
NearFocus
Smart Focus

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Decoding Illumination
Selecting Enable Illumination causes the decoder to flash illumination on every image capture to aid
decoding. Select Disable Illumination to prevent the decoder from using decoding illumination.
Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of the illumination decreases as the
distance to the target increases.
* Enable Decoding Illumination
DisableDecodingIllunmination
Decode Aiming Pattern
This parameter only applies when in Decode Mode. Select Enable Decode Aiming Pattern to project the
aiming pattern during bar code capture, or Disable Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off.
* Enable Decode Aiming Pattern
DisableDecodeAimingPattern

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Prefix/Suffix Values
A prefix and/or one or two suffixes can be appended to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for
a prefix or suffix, scan a prefix or suffix bar code below, then scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes
from Appendix A, Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that value. See Table “ASCII Value Table” for the
four-digit codes. To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel from Appendix A.
To use Prefix/Suffix values, first set the Scan Data Transmission Format below.
Scan Prefeix
ScanSuffix1
Scan Suffix 2
Scan Data Transmission Format
To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired
format.
If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix. To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see
Prefix/Suffix Values above.
* Data As Is
<DATA><SUFFIX1>

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<DATA> <SUFFIX 2>
<DATA><SUFFIX1><SUFFIX2>
<PREFIX> <DATA>
<PREFIX><DATA><SUFFIX1>
<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 2>
<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2>