Inateck BCST-91 User manual

BCST-91
Bluetooth® 2D Barcode Scanner
Instruction Manual

Content
Notes...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Product Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Product Specification............................................................................................................................... 2
LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Buzzer.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Barcodes Supported................................................................................................................................ 4
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
Reveal Battery Status............................................................................................................................... 9
Data Transmission Speed ....................................................................................................................... 9
Auto Sleep.................................................................................................................................................10
Buffer Settings..........................................................................................................................................10
Inventory Function..................................................................................................................................12
Volume Control........................................................................................................................................13
Vibration Alert..........................................................................................................................................13
Scanning Mode........................................................................................................................................13
Auto Red Light Shut off Mode ...................................................................................................13
Hands-free Scanning Mode........................................................................................................14
Connection.........................................................................................................................................................15
Wireless base mode................................................................................................................................15
Wireless Bluetooth Mode......................................................................................................................16
Bluetooth SPP Mode.....................................................................................................................16
Bluetooth HID Mode.....................................................................................................................18
Set Bluetooth Name..................................................................................................................... 20
Wired USB Mode.................................................................................................................................... 20
Barcode Settings...............................................................................................................................................21
Codabar .....................................................................................................................................................21
Enable/Disable Codabar...............................................................................................................21

Transmit START/STOP Characters..............................................................................................21
Code 11.......................................................................................................................................................21
Enable/Disable Code 11 ................................................................................................................21
Checksum Code..............................................................................................................................21
Code 128...................................................................................................................................................23
Enable/Disable Code 128 ............................................................................................................ 23
GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 ).............................................................................................................. 23
Enable/Disable GS1-128 (UCC-128/EAN-128 )....................................................................... 23
USPS and FedEx Barcode..................................................................................................................... 23
Enable/Disable USPS and FedEx Barcode ..............................................................................23
Code 39..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Enable/Disable Code 39.............................................................................................................. 23
Transmit START/STOP Character ..............................................................................................24
Checksum Code.............................................................................................................................24
ASCII Code Recognition Range Setting..................................................................................24
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).................................................................................................25
Enable/Disable Code 39 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......................................... 25
Code 32..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Enable/Disable Code 32.............................................................................................................. 25
Code 93..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Enable/Disable Code 93.............................................................................................................. 25
EAN-8 ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
Enable/Disable EAN-8..................................................................................................................26
Checksum Code.............................................................................................................................26
EAN-13....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Enable/Disable EAN-13................................................................................................................ 26
Checksum Code.............................................................................................................................26
ISBN............................................................................................................................................................ 27
Convert EAN-13 into ISBN .......................................................................................................... 27
Convert EAN-13 into ISSN .......................................................................................................... 27
MSI.............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Enable/Disable MSI....................................................................................................................... 27
Checksum Code............................................................................................................................. 27
UPC-A........................................................................................................................................................29
Enable/Disable UPC-A................................................................................................................. 29

UPC-A Outputs 0...........................................................................................................................29
Checksum Code.............................................................................................................................29
UPC-A Number System Digit..................................................................................................... 29
UPC-E.........................................................................................................................................................30
Enable/Disable UPC-E..................................................................................................................30
Enable/Disable UPC-E1................................................................................................................30
Enable/Disable Initial Digit of UPC-E.......................................................................................30
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A............................................................................................................ 30
Checksum Code.............................................................................................................................30
IATA 2 of 5.................................................................................................................................................31
Enable/Disable IATA 2 of 5..........................................................................................................31
Interleaved 2 of 5 ....................................................................................................................................31
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5..............................................................................................31
Matrix 2 of 5/ Standard 2 of 5.............................................................................................................31
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5.......................................................................................................31
GS1 DataBar ..............................................................................................................................................31
Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar........................................................................................................31
Enable/Disable GS1 DataBar Composite.................................................................................32
QR Code ................................................................................................................................................... 32
Enable/Disable QR Code.............................................................................................................32
Normal/Inverted QR Code Recognition .................................................................................32
Data Matrix............................................................................................................................................... 32
Enable/Disable Data Matrix........................................................................................................32
Normal/Inverted Data Matrix Recognition.............................................................................32
PDF 417......................................................................................................................................................34
Enable/Disable PDF 417...............................................................................................................34
Aztec code................................................................................................................................................34
Enable/Disable Aztec Code........................................................................................................34
To Edit Data Format........................................................................................................................................35
Code ID ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
Code ID List..................................................................................................................................... 35
AIM ID........................................................................................................................................................36
Code End Character Setting................................................................................................................ 36
Custom Code Prefix/Suffix Setting ....................................................................................................36
Delete Characters on Output Result................................................................................................. 37

Upper/Lower Case Setting................................................................................................................... 39
Additional Code......................................................................................................................................40
Mode of Recognition Only for Barcodes with Additional Code.................................................41
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
Time Stamp Function.............................................................................................................................43
Use of Shortcut Barcodes.....................................................................................................................45
Settings of Data Coding Format ........................................................................................................46
Replace GS (^]) with Specific Character...........................................................................................46
Appendix Ⅰ: Characters................................................................................................................................48
Appendix Ⅱ: Independent Function Key..................................................................................................55
Appendix Ⅲ: Function Key Combinations................................................................................................ 57

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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.

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Product Overview
Product Specification
Model
BCST-91
Material
PC+TPU
Battery Capacity
2600mAh
Voltage
DC 5V
Memory
4 Mb
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、MSI、Code 11、ISBN、
ISSN、、GS1 128、GS1 DataBar、GS1 DataBar Expanded、
GS1 DataBar Limited、QRCode、PDF-417、Aztec Code、Data
Matrix
Decode Speed
220 times/s
Print Contrast
25%
Decode Angles
Roll 360º，Pitch ±55º，Yaw ±55º
Bluetooth Radio Frequency
(Bluetooth Mode)
2.402GHz - 2.480GHz
Wireless Radio Frequency
(Wireless Adapter Mode)
2.402GHz~2.480GHz
Wireless transmission range
(Wireless Adapter Mode)
100m

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LED Indicator
Indicator Status
Explanations
Green LED flashes
Bluetooth reconnection
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
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-91 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)

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Barcodes Supported
The barcode types supported by the BCST-91 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
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 ataBar Limited
Enabled

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How to Set up the Scanner
You may change the settings of BCST-91 barcode scanner by reading the setting barcode in
this manual. The examples of settings for the BCST-91 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
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

Enter Setup
Exit and Save
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Basic Settings
System Setting
The BCST-91 is compatible with Windows, Android, Mac OS, and iOS operating systems. The
default compatible systems are Windows and Android. You may scan the barcodes below to
set the operating system you want to work with.
Note: If you want to use the BCST-91 with an Android device, please use the Gboard input
method, and set the scanner as "Windows/Android Mode" and the input keyboard as
"American Keyboard". The barcode scanner supports Gboard input method and will not be
affected by the language setting of the Gboard input method.
(*) Windows/Android Mode
Mac OS/iOS Mode
Keyboard Setting
(*) US Keyboard
German Keyboard
French Keyboard
Spanish Keyboard
Italian Keyboard
UK Keyboard

Enter Setup
Exit and Save
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Japanese Keyboard (Roman Character)
Canadian Keyboard
Swedish Keyboard
Dutch Keyboard
Danish Keyboard
Norwegian Keyboard
Serbian Keyboard
Write to Custom Defaults
You may change factory defaults and customize some functions suitable for your own
applications when using your scanner. You need to scan 'Enter Setup' →'Function setup
barcode you want to customize (e.g.: Output Code ID)' →"Write to Custom Defaults" in turn.
If you have reconfigured the scanner and want to restore to its custom setting mode, you
may scan the "Enter Setup" - "Restore to Custom Defaults" barcodes as below. The barcode
scanner will exit the setup mode after restoring to custom defaults.
Write to Custom Defaults
Restore to Custom Defaults

Enter Setup
Exit and Save
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Restore Factory Setting
You may use the "Restore Factory Setting" under the circumstances below:
1. Wrong configuration on the barcode scanner or failure to read barcodes.
2. Previous settings are forgotten while users do not want them to affect future barcode
scanning.
3. To restore to initial setting after the use of some rarely used configuration.
Scan the "Enter Setup" - "Restore Factory Setting" barcodes in turn. There is no need to read
the "Exit and Save" barcode.
Note:If you have restored factory settings for the barcode scanner, the data stored under
inventory mode will be cleared.
Restore Factory Setting
Reveal Software Version Number
Scan the barcode "Enter Setup" - "Reveal Software Version Number". The software version
number will be output to the device connected with the BCST-91.
The "Reveal Software Version Number" function is a kind of setting, so you need to scan the
"Exit and Save" barcode after getting the software version number revealed.
Reveal Software Version Number

Enter Setup
Exit and Save
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Reveal Battery Status
If you want to know the remaining battery volume of the BCST-91, you may scan the
barcode "Reveal Battery Status" without scanning the "Enter Setup" barcode. And the
remaining battery amount will be output to the device connected with the BCST-91.
Reveal Battery Status
Data Transmission Speed
The product defaults working under high-speed transmission mode. By default, the data
transmission interval is 0ms, which can improve your working efficiency.
If you want to use the product with some low-speed software (like the Excel on Android
phones), please adjust the data transmission interval accordingly, as the issue of data loss or
garbled characters can happen if the interval is too short.
(*) Set Data Transmission Interval as 0ms
Set Data Transmission Interval as 16ms
Set Data Transmission Interval as 32ms
Set Data Transmission Interval as 64ms
Set Data Transmission Interval as 96ms
Set Data Transmission Interval as 128ms

Enter Setup
Exit and Save
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Set Data Transmission Interval as 256ms
Auto Sleep
To save battery, you may set the interval for the scanner to enter auto sleep mode. The preset
interval is 10 minutes.
(*) Enable Auto Sleep
Disable Auto Sleep
Set Auto Sleep Interval as 1min
Set Auto Sleep Interval as 3min
Set Auto Sleep Interval as 5min
(*)Set Auto Sleep Interval as 10min
Set Auto Sleep Interval as 30min
Set Auto Sleep Interval as 60min
Buffer Settings
When the scanner is out of the transmission range, the barcodes scanned will be kept in the
built-in memory/buffer/cache temporarily.
If you want to upload the data stored in the built-in memory/buffer/cache to your computer
or phone, please double-click the scan button when the barcode scanner is in the
transmission range.

Enter Setup
Exit and Save
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You may choose whether to erase the barcodes stored in the buffer every time you power
on the scanner.
Enable Auto Buffer Storage Clearance
(*) Disable Auto Buffer Storage Clearance
If you want to auto-upload the barcodes that exist in the buffer when the barcode scanner
reconnects to the device, you may set the"Auto Upload Barcodes in Buffer"function as
enabled.
Enable Auto Upload Barcodes in Buffer
(*) Disable Auto Upload Barcodes in Buffer

Enter Setup
Exit and Save
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Inventory Function
When under inventory mode, barcodes will be saved in the buffer of the barcode scanner
and can be uploaded for many times as per your need. You can also erase the barcodes in
the buffer after uploading them to your device.
Note: You do not need to scan "Enter Setup" or "Exit with Save" when reading the barcodes
below. The functions can be achieved simply by scanning the corresponding function setting
barcodes.
Enter Inventory Mode
(*) Return to Common Mode
If you want to erase the data in buffer, scan the "Erase Buffer" barcode
(for inventory mode only)
Erase Buffer (for inventory mode only)
Scan the "Upload Data" barcode to upload the data in buffer storage
(for inventory mode only)
Upload Data (for inventory mode only)
Scan the "Upload Number Collected"barcode to upload the number of barcodes collected
(for inventory mode only)
Upload Number Collected (for inventory mode only)
When under inventory mode, if you do not want to scan the same barcode twice, you may
set the scanner as "Enable Duplicate Scan Check". After the setting, the scanner will let out a

Enter Setup
Exit and Save
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strange "beep" sound when it reads a duplicate barcode, and the duplicate barcode scanned
will not be stored in the buffer. The scanner defaults "Disable Duplicate Scan Check". You
may enable "duplicate scan check" as per your needs.
Enable Duplicate Scan Check
(*) Disable Duplicate Scan Check
Volume Control
Silent
Low Volume
(*) Medium Volume
High Volume
Vibration Alert
Disable Vibration Alert
(*) Enable Slight Vibration Alert
Enable Strong Vibration Alert
Scanning Mode
Auto Red Light Shut off Mode
Auto red light shut off mode is the default mode. When under this mode, the red light will

Enter Setup
Exit and Save
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not become lit unless you press the scan button. If no barcode is scanned, the red light will
stay on for some time which can be set as 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s or 50s (2s is the default setting), and
then go off. If the barcode is successfully scanned, the red light will go off immediately.
For example: to set the scan mode as "Auto Red Light Shut off" and the shut off time as 1s.
1. Scan the "Enter Setup" barcode.
2. Scan the "Auto Red Light Shut off Mode" barcode.
3. Scan the "Auto Red Light Shut off Time Setting" barcode.
4. Scan the "1s" barcode.
5. Scan the "Exit and Save" barcode.
(*) Auto Red Light Shut off Mode
Auto Red Light Shut off Time Setting
1s
(*)2s
5s
50s
Hands-free Scanning Mode
When under the hands-free scanning mode, the red light won't go off when the scanner
reads a barcode successfully. Each barcode will be read only once no matter how long it
exposes under the red light.
Hands-free Mode

Enter Setup
Exit and Save
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Connection
Wireless base mode
Wireless base mode is the default mode. Connect the base with your computer via the
included USB cable and the LED indicator on the base will turn on to indicate successful
connection. The base can receive signals from the barcode scanner and charge it by then.
Note:
1) Wireless base mode is the default connection mode of BCST-91 barcode scanner. If you are
using Bluetooth connection mode and want to switch it back to the Wireless base mode,
please scan the setting barcodes in sequence "Enter Setup" - " Wireless base mode" - "Exit
with Save".
(*)Wireless base mode
2) Pair one or more scanners with one USB adapter
a) Connect the base with your computer via the included USB cable
b) Scan "Enter Setup" barcode
c) Scan the barcode " Pair one or more scanners with one USB adapter", and get the Inateck
BCST-91 as close as possible to the base (within 2 meters).
Pair one or more scanners with one base
d) A three-chord sound (from low to high) indicates a successful pairing. Once there is a long
high tone, it means the pairing fails and a repeated operation is needed. To pair more
scanners with the adapter, please operate as the steps mentioned above.