Inateck BCST-53 User manual

BCST-53
BCST-53 2D Barcode Scanner
Instruction Manual

Content
Notes ..............................................................................................................................1
Product Overview ...........................................................................................................2
Product Specification..............................................................................................................2
How to Set up the Scanner..............................................................................................5
Basic Settings..................................................................................................................6
System Setting........................................................................................................................6
Keyboard Setting....................................................................................................................6
Write to Custom Defaults .......................................................................................................7
Restore Factory Setting...........................................................................................................8
Reveal Software Version Number...........................................................................................8
Data Transmission Speed........................................................................................................9
Illuminative Light Control .....................................................................................................10
Navigation Light Control.......................................................................................................10
Navigation Light Flashes.......................................................................................................10
Volume Control ....................................................................................................................11
Scanning Mode.....................................................................................................................11
Auto Red Light Shut off Mode........................................................................................................ 11
Consecutive Scanning Mode.......................................................................................................... 12
Manual Scanning Mode................................................................................................................. 13
Hands-free Scanning Mode............................................................................................................ 14
Connection....................................................................................................................15
Wired USB Mode..................................................................................................................15
Barcode Settings........................................................................................................... 16
Codabar................................................................................................................................16

Enable/Disable Codabar ................................................................................................................ 16
Transmit START/STOP Characters.................................................................................................... 16
Code 11 ................................................................................................................................16
Enable/Disable Code 11................................................................................................................. 16
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 17
Code 128 ..............................................................................................................................18
Enable/Disable Code 128............................................................................................................... 18
GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 ) ...............................................................................................18
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 ) ................................................................................ 18
USPS and FedEx Barcode ......................................................................................................18
Enable/Disable USPS and FedEx Barcode........................................................................................ 18
Code 39 ................................................................................................................................19
Enable/Disable Code 39................................................................................................................. 19
Transmit START/STOP Character..................................................................................................... 19
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 19
ASCII Code Recognition Range Setting............................................................................................ 20
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).....................................................................................20
Enable/Disable Code 39 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) ......................................................... 20
Code 32 ................................................................................................................................21
Enable/Disable Code 32................................................................................................................. 21
Code 93 ................................................................................................................................21
Enable/Disable Code 93................................................................................................................. 21
EAN-8...................................................................................................................................21
Enable/Disable EAN-8.................................................................................................................... 21
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 22
EAN-13 .................................................................................................................................22
Enable/Disable EAN-13.................................................................................................................. 22
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 22
ISBN......................................................................................................................................22

Convert EAN-13 into ISBN.............................................................................................................. 22
Convert EAN-13 into ISSN .............................................................................................................. 23
MSI.......................................................................................................................................23
Enable/Disable MSI ....................................................................................................................... 23
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 24
UPC-A...................................................................................................................................25
Enable/Disable UPC-A.................................................................................................................... 25
UPC-A Outputs 0 ........................................................................................................................... 25
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 25
UPC-A Number System Digit .......................................................................................................... 26
UPC-E....................................................................................................................................26
Enable/Disable UPC-E.................................................................................................................... 26
Enable/Disable UPC-E1.................................................................................................................. 26
Enable/Disable Initial Digit of UPC-E.............................................................................................. 26
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A................................................................................................................ 26
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 27
IATA 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................27
Enable/Disable IATA 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................. 27
Interleaved 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................27
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 .................................................................................................. 27
Matrix 2 of 5.........................................................................................................................28
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5.......................................................................................................... 28
Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5.........................................................................................28
Enable/Disable Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5........................................................................... 28
GS1 DataBar .........................................................................................................................28
Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar .......................................................................................................... 28
Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar Composite......................................................................................... 28
QR Code ...............................................................................................................................29
Enable/Disable QR Code................................................................................................................ 29

Normal/Inverted QR Code Recognition .......................................................................................... 29
Data Matrix ..........................................................................................................................29
Enable/Disable Data Matrix ........................................................................................................... 29
Normal/Inverted Data Matrix Recognition...................................................................................... 30
PDF 417 ................................................................................................................................30
Enable/Disable PDF 417................................................................................................................. 30
Aztec code............................................................................................................................31
Enable/Disable Aztec Code ............................................................................................................ 31
Maxi code.............................................................................................................................31
Enable/Disable Maxi Code ............................................................................................................. 31
Han Xin Code........................................................................................................................31
Enable/Disable Han Xin Code......................................................................................................... 31
Normal/Inverted Han Xin Code Recognition................................................................................... 31
To Edit Data Format ......................................................................................................32
Code ID.................................................................................................................................32
Code ID List ................................................................................................................................... 32
Code End Character Setting ..................................................................................................33
Custom Code Prefix/Suffix Setting........................................................................................34
Delete Characters on Output Result .....................................................................................35
Upper/Lower Case Setting....................................................................................................36
Additional Code....................................................................................................................37
Caps Lock Control .................................................................................................................38
Read Code with Specific Initial Characters Only....................................................................39
Read 1D Inverted Barcode....................................................................................................40
Hide Special Initial Character................................................................................................40
Time Stamp Function............................................................................................................41

Use of Shortcut Barcodes .....................................................................................................44
Settings of Data Coding Format............................................................................................44
Replace GS (^]) with Specific Character ................................................................................45
Appendix Ⅰ: Characters......................................................................................................47
Appendix Ⅱ: Independent Function Key.............................................................................54
Appendix Ⅲ: Function Key Combinations...........................................................................57

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
Physical Parameters
Model
BCST-53
Material
PC+TPU
Prompt Type
Buzzer, LED Indicator
Data Port
USB
Voltage
DC 5V
Performance Parameter
Applicable Barcodes
Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39,
Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5,
Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5, MSI, Code 11,
ISBN, ISSN, QRCodePDF-417, Aztec Code, Data Matrix,
GS1 128, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1
DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Composite
Resolution
≥5mil
Decode Speed
220 times/s
Scan Modes
Manual Scan, Continuous Scan, Auto-sensing Scan
Scanning Distance
4~40cm
Scanning Width
300mm @ 400mm
Decode Angles
Roll 360º, Pitch ±55º, Yaw ±55º
LED Indicator
Indicator Status
Explanations
Green LED flashes once
Successful scanning and data is uploaded
Blue LED is on
Under setup mode

3
Buzzer
Sounds
Explanations
One short high-note sound (100ms)
Successful scanning
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)
Two short sounds
(volume from low to high)
Indicate correct settings
Barcodes Supported
The barcode types supported by the BCST-53 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)
Disabled
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

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Interleaved 2 of 5
Enabled
Matrix 2 of 5
Disabled
Standard 2 of 5 / Industrial 2 of 5
Disabled
QR Code
Enabled
PDF-417
Enabled
Aztec Code
Disabled
Maxi Code
Disabled
Data Matrix
Enabled
Han Xin Code
Disabled
GS1 DataBar、GS1 DataBar Expanded、GS1 DataBar
Limited
Enabled