Inateck BCST-43 User manual

BCST-43
2.4G/Bluetooth® 1D Barcode Scanner
Instruction Manual

Content
Notes..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Product Overview .............................................................................................................................2
Product Specification .............................................................................................................2
LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................2
Buzzer..........................................................................................................................................3
Barcodes Supported ..............................................................................................................4
How to Set up the Scanner ...........................................................................................................5
How to Use Buttons for Quick Function Switch.....................................................................6
Basic Settings .....................................................................................................................................7
System Setting..........................................................................................................................7
Keyboard Setting.....................................................................................................................7
Write to Custom Defaults.....................................................................................................8
Restore Factory Setting.........................................................................................................8
Reveal Battery Status .............................................................................................................9
Data Transmission Speed......................................................................................................9
Auto Sleep ...............................................................................................................................10
Buffer Settings.........................................................................................................................11
Inventory Function.................................................................................................................11
Illuminative Light Control ...................................................................................................13
Navigation Light Control ....................................................................................................13
Volume Control .....................................................................................................................14
Vibration Alert ........................................................................................................................14
Scanning Mode......................................................................................................................14
Auto Red Light Shut off Mode................................................................................14
Consecutive Scanning Mode...................................................................................15
Manual Scanning Mode ............................................................................................16
Hands-free Scanning Mode.....................................................................................17
Connection........................................................................................................................................18
Wireless Adapter Mode ......................................................................................................18
Wireless Bluetooth Mode...................................................................................................19
Bluetooth HID Mode ..................................................................................................19

Bluetooth SPP Mode ..................................................................................................21
Bluetooth GATT Mode.............................................................................................. 22
Set Bluetooth Name .................................................................................................. 23
Barcode Settings ............................................................................................................................24
Codabar...................................................................................................................................24
Enable/Disable Codabar .......................................................................................... 24
Transmit START/STOP Characters.........................................................................24
Code 11.....................................................................................................................................24
Enable/Disable Code 11 ............................................................................................24
Checksum Code..........................................................................................................24
Code 128 .................................................................................................................................25
Enable/Disable Code 128......................................................................................... 25
GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 )........................................................................................... 26
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 ) .................................................. 26
USPS and FedEx Barcode .................................................................................................. 26
Enable/Disable USPS and FedEx Barcode.......................................................... 26
Code 39 ................................................................................................................................... 26
Enable/Disable Code 39........................................................................................... 26
Transmit START/STOP Character........................................................................... 26
Checksum Code.......................................................................................................... 26
ASCII Code Recognition Range Setting.............................................................. 27
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).............................................................................. 28
Enable/Disable Code 39 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) ................... 28
Code 32 ................................................................................................................................... 28
Enable/Disable Code 32........................................................................................... 28
Code 93 ................................................................................................................................... 29
Enable/Disable Code 93........................................................................................... 29
EAN-8....................................................................................................................................... 29
Enable/Disable EAN-8............................................................................................... 29
Checksum Code.......................................................................................................... 29
EAN-13 ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Enable/Disable EAN-13............................................................................................. 29

Checksum Code.......................................................................................................... 30
ISBN .......................................................................................................................................... 30
Convert EAN-13 into ISBN....................................................................................... 30
Convert EAN-13 into ISSN ....................................................................................... 30
MSI ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Enable/Disable MSI .................................................................................................... 30
Checksum Code...........................................................................................................31
UPC-A....................................................................................................................................... 32
Enable/Disable UPC-A .............................................................................................. 32
UPC-A Outputs 0........................................................................................................ 32
Checksum Code.......................................................................................................... 32
UPC-A Number System Digit ................................................................................. 32
UPC-E ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Enable/Disable UPC-E............................................................................................... 33
Enable/Disable UPC-E1............................................................................................. 33
Enable/Disable Initial Digit of UPC-E ................................................................... 33
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A.........................................................................................34
Checksum Code..........................................................................................................34
IATA 2 of 5..............................................................................................................................34
Enable/Disable IATA 2 of 5 .....................................................................................34
Interleaved 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................34
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5.........................................................................34
Matrix 2 of 5........................................................................................................................... 35
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................. 35
Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5 .................................................................................. 35
Enable/Disable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5.......................................... 35
To Edit Data Format...................................................................................................................... 36
Code ID.................................................................................................................................... 36
Code ID List .................................................................................................................. 36
Code End Character Setting............................................................................................. 37
Custom Code Prefix/Suffix Setting................................................................................. 37
Delete Characters on Output Result.............................................................................. 38

Upper/Lower Case Setting ................................................................................................ 39
Additional Code....................................................................................................................40
Mode of Recognition Only for Barcodes with Additional Code..........................40
Separation Character ...........................................................................................................41
Caps Lock Control.................................................................................................................41
Read Code with Specific Initial Characters Only.........................................................41
Read 1D Inverted Barcode.................................................................................................42
Hide Special Initial Character ...........................................................................................42
Use of Shortcut Barcodes..................................................................................................43
Settings of Data Coding Format .....................................................................................43
Replace GS (^]) with Specific Character.......................................................................44
Appendix Ⅰ: Characters .............................................................................................................46
Appendix Ⅱ: Independent Function Key .............................................................................. 53
Appendix Ⅲ: Function Key Combinations ............................................................................ 55

1
Notes
Safety Notes
Please do not dismantle the barcode scanner or place any foreign parts in it to
prevent short circuit or circuit damage.
Please do not leave the barcode scanner or battery near fire.
Maintenance Notes
Use a clean wet mop to wipe the outer shell of the barcode scanner.
Store the barcode scanner at the place that is dustless, dry, away from light and
strong magnetic area.
If any malfunctions happen, please record the situation, and contact our customer
service.

2
Product Overview
Product Specification
Model
BCST-43
Material
PC+TPU
Voltage
DC 5V
Battery Capacity
1200mAh
Barcode Supported
Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, GS1-128, USPS,
FedEx, Code 39, Code 32, Code 93, EAN-8,
EAN-13, ISBN, ISSN, MSI, UPC-A, UPC-E, IATA
25, Industrial 25 / Standard 25, Interleaved 25,
Matrix 25, China Postal Code, Plessey, Telepen
Resolution
5mil
Scan Method
Auto/Manual
Lowest Contrast
20%
Decoding Angle
Turning Angle 30 °, Elevation Angle 75 °,
Deflection Angle 80°
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Communication
2.402GHz~2.480GHz
LED Indicator
Indicator Status
Explanations
Green LED flashes
Under wireless adapter pairing
Green LED flashes once
Successful scanning and data is uploaded
Blue LED flashes
Bluetooth pairing
Blue LED flashes once
Scan is successful and data is stored in buffer
Blue LED is on
Under setup mode
Green(left), blue(middle),
green(right) LEDs light at once
Switched to wireless adapter mode
All LEDs flash in green for 5
Switched to Bluetooth mode

3
times
Yellow LED flashes
Battery is running short
Red LED is on
Under charging (Red LED goes off once the
barcode scanner is fully charged)
Buzzer
Sounds
Explanations
One short high-note sound
(100ms)
Successful scanning
One short high-note sound
(20ms)
Data has been uploaded from buffer to
computer/phone
One long high-note sound
(400ms)
Wrong settings (under setup mode, blue LED lit)
Failed Bluetooth pairing (ring only during pairing)
The buffer is full, barcode is not stored, and the
scan is invalid
Two or more long high-note
sound (800ms)
The USB is under configuration
Three-note chord (volume
from low to high)
Enter setup mode (blue LED lit)
Exit setup mode (blue LED off)
Three-note chord (volume
from high to low)
Remind of Bluetooth connection
Two short sounds (same
volume)
The Bluetooth connection has stopped
Two short sounds (volume
from low to high)
Indicate correct settings
Two short sounds (volume
from high to low)
The BCST-43 has disconnected from a
computer/phone
Two long sounds (volume
from high to medium)
The scanner has been powered on under wireless
mode (with USB disconnected)
Two long sounds (volume
from medium to high)
The scanner has been powered off under wireless
mode (with USB disconnected)

4
Barcodes Supported
The barcode types supported by the BCST-43 can be found in the chart below. For
more details, please refer to the barcode type setting in Barcode Type Setting.
Barcodes Supported
Preset
Codabar
Enabled
Code 11
Disabled
Code 128
Enabled
GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128)
Enabled
USPS
Enabled
FedEx
Enabled
Code 39
Enabled
Code 32
Disabled
Code 93
Enabled
EAN-8
Enabled
EAN-13
Enabled
ISBN
Disabled
ISSN
Disabled
MSI
Disabled
UPC- A
Enabled
UPC- E
Enabled
2 of 5 barcodes
IATA 2 of 5
Disabled
Interleaved 2 of 5
Enabled
Matrix 2 of 5
Disabled
Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5
Disabled

5
How to Set up the Scanner
You may change the settings of BCST-43 barcode scanner by reading the setting
barcode in this manual. The examples of settings for the BCST-43 scanner are as below.
Note:If there is a (*) before a certain setting barcode in this manual, it indicates the
factory preset.
Steps
Operation
1
Toggle the switch to "ON" and short press the scan button to power on the
scanner
2
Scan the barcode to enter setup mode
Enter Setup
3
Read the setting barcode, such as:
Enable Codabar
4
Read the barcode to exit setup
mode.
Exit and Save
To clear a wrongly scanned setting
barcode, read the barcode below.
Exit without Save