Tysso BCP-8000 User manual

BCP-8000 Data Collector
Ver.1.1 2012.10
User’s Manual

Contents
1.
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.
Features..................................................................................................................................2
1.2.
Unpack....................................................................................................................................2
1.3.
Overview.................................................................................................................................3
2.
Keypad............................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1.
Function Keys ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.
FN Key + Numeric Key............................................................................................................6
2.3.
Numeric and Alphabetic Keys ................................................................................................. 5
3.
Connecting to Your PC.................................................................................................................. 8
3.1.
Connecting to YourPC and Charging the Battery ................................................................... 8
3.1.1.
Connecting to PC by the cradle with USB interface cable..................................................... 8
3.1.2.
Connecting to PC by the cradle with RS-232interface cable................................................9
3.1.3.
Low Battery Warning.............................................................................................................9
3.1.4.
Auxiliary Battery.................................................................................................................. 10
3.1.5.
Replace Battery .................................................................................................................. 10
4.
Communication/Utility................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Installing Cradle with USBinterface cable........................................................................................11
4.2. Communication.............................................................................................................................. 12
5.
Getting Started............................................................................................................................. 13
5.1.
Turn On................................................................................................................................. 13
5.2.
Turn Off................................................................................................................................. 13
5.3.
MAIN MENU ......................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.1.
Collect................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3.2.
Upload Data........................................................................................................................ 14
5.3.3.
Browse................................................................................................................................ 15
5.3.4.
Delete ................................................................................................................................. 16
5.3.5.
Utilities................................................................................................................................ 17
5.3.6.
Download............................................................................................................................ 21
6.
Memory......................................................................................................................................... 22
6.1.
MemoryArrangement:........................................................................................................... 22
6.2.
Memory Near Full Warning ................................................................................................... 22
6.3.
Memory Full Warning............................................................................................................ 22
7.
Example........................................................................................................................................ 23
7.1.
Collecting data ...................................................................................................................... 24
7.2.
Lookup.................................................................................................................................. 26
7.3.
Browse.................................................................................................................................. 27

Appendix................................................................................................................................................. 28
Upload a Custom Logo (Start Image).................................................................................................... 28
Auto Upload Data (USB Type Only)......................................................................................................31

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1.
Introduction
BCP-8000 is a battery-operated portable data collector with lookup function. Equipped with high quality
laser engine, it is easy and fast to acquire accurate barcode data. The ergonomic-built body offers
comfortable grab to guaranty BCP-8000 ideal for long-time work. The vividly bright LCD display, tactile
keypad (21 key), and small foot-print cradle furnish convenient operations and data processing: key-in,
editing, navigation, communication and battery-charging.
In addition, BCP-8000 provides a very user-friendly job generator utility. You need not create applications
by writing the program source code anymore. With the aid of Job Generator, you may convert
incomprehensible development process to simple steps and configurations and makes data collecting
works become distinct and effortlessly.
BCP-8000 is an ideal device for various data collecting applications, such as warehouse management,
shop floor management, asset tracking…etc.
1.1.
Features
Job Generator offers users to design their own application easilly.
High quality laser engine equipped makes barcode reading aggressively.
The big capacity rechargeable battery endures long working time.
A cradle offers communication and recharge via RS-232 or USBcables.
A tactile 21 keys keypad provides works of barcode scan, data key-in, editing and navigation
comfortably.
Great sharp LCD with backlight furnishes clear and pleasant viewing.
A capacious memory furnishes a large amount of data storage.
1.2.
Unpack
Standard Package
BCP unit x 1
Cradle with USB interface for recharge and communication x 1
Options
Cradle with RS-232 interface for recharge/communication cable.
Power adapter: 110Vor 220V for cradle with RS-232 interface.
Note:
*
The contents may vary with different options.
*
If there’s any physical damage or missing parts, please contact your supplier immediately.
*
Please keep all packing material and items as they were as the product may be send backterminal
for service.

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1.3.
Overview
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW

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2.
Keypad
The terminal equips with 21 rubber keys. All the keys’ details/functions are described at Section 2.1, 2.2
and 2.3.
2.1.
Keys Descriptions
Scan
:
Press to scan a barcode.
Down
:
Press to cursor down.
Up
:
Press to cursor up.
Alpha
:
The toggle key to shift between Alphabet Upper Case, Lower
Case and Numeric modes.
Back Space
:
The back space key.
Space
:
The space key.
Enter
:
This key is for data enter confirmation or execution command.
Power
:
The toggle key to shift between power on or power off.
To avoid an accidental press, it requires pressing it for over 1.5
sec. to activate the terminal to power on or off.
Function
:
The key has to associate with another numeric key to activate
the functions. Please refer to Section 2.2 “ FN Key + Numeric
Key” for further information.
Escape
:
Exit or purge the current operation and back to previous
operation/menu.

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2.2.
Numeric and Alphabetic Keys
1 (ABC)(abc)
Numeric 1 or Alpha A,B,C or (a,b,c)
2 (DEF)(def)
Numeric 2 or Alpha (D,E,F) or (d,e,f)
3 (GHI)(ghi)
Numeric 3 or Alpha (G,H,I) or (g,h,i)
4 (JKL)(jkl)
Numeric 4 or Alpha (J,K,L) or (j,k,l)
5 (MNO)(mno)
Numeric 5 or Alpha (M,N,O) or (m,n,o)
6 (PQR) (pqr)
Numeric 6 or Alpha (P,Q,R) or (p,q,r)
7 (STU)(stu)
Numeric 7 or Alpha (S,T,U) or (s,t,u)
8 (VWX) (vwx)
Numeric 8 or Alpha (V,W,X) or (v,w,x)
9 (YZ*)(yz*)
Numeric 9 or Alpha (Y,Z) or symbol(*) or (y,z) or (*)
‧-%:
Numeric (.) or Symbol (-, %, :)
0+$/
Numeric (0) or Symbol (+, $, /)

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2.3.
FN Key + Numeric Key
FN+0 (Backlight Switch): When operating under a low-light environment, press “FN” key then press
“0” key; it would turn on the LCD backlight so as to acquire better images.
Press “Fn” key then press “0” key again to turn off the backlight.
FN+9 (Scan Mode): Press “FN” key then press “9” key to set the Scan mode when press the Scan button:
Preset Mode:
Press the Scan button and scan light is turned on;
after the barcode is read successfully (or over 2 seconds and the barcode
has not been read), the scan light is turn off.
Continuous Mode:
Press and hold the Scan button and scan light is turned on until the scan
button is released or the barcode is read successfully.
Main Menu:
Fn+1 (Auto Save Data Mode): Press “ESC” and return to the Main Menu.
Press “FN” key then press “1” key to access the Auto Save Data Mode; it
would allow user to set the BCP unit to upload the data automatically when
place the unit onto the cradle.
Please refer to the Appendix: Auto Upload Data (USB Type Only) for
further instructions.
Fn+2 (Custom Logo): Press “ESC” and return to the Main Menu.
Press “FN” key then press “2” key to enable/disable custom logo
(start image) when turn on the BCP unit.
Fn+3 (Show Last Code): This Function can show the last scanned data on the display when
the field is set “Auto Enter On”.
1.
Show Last Code (default):
the scanned data will display on the screen and the unit is ready
for next scan.
2.
Clear: the scanned data is cleared and the unit is readyfor
next scan.

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1. Collect
FN+1 (Copy Last Record): This function allows user to copy the last scanned record and append to the
end of the records.
FN+2 (Exit to Main Menu): This function will terminate the process and return to Main Menu.
3. Browser→1. Data File
User can access “3. Browse” and select submenu “1. Data File” to examine the scanned
data.
Please refer to 5.3.3. Browse for further information.
FN+1 (Edit Record): This function allows user to edit the specified record.
FN+ 2(Delete Record): This function allows user to delete the specified record.
FN+3 (Copy Present Record): This function allows user to copy a specified record and append to the
last record.

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3.
Connecting to Your PC
BCP-8000 can easily perform data management, unit configuration and battery charge via the bundled
cradle.
The battery supplied in each terminal unit has been partially charged at the factory. It is recommended to
charge the battery before first use.
You can install the terminal unit to the bundled cradle and charges the battery either from USB or RS-232
interface cable.
3.1.
Connecting to Your PC and Charging the Battery
3.1.1.
Connecting to PC by the cradle with USB interface cable:
USB Connector
Connect the USB interface cable to the USB port on the PC. The ORANGE power LED in front of
the cradle would be lighted. The cradle is ready for recharging the battery or terminal configuration.
Place the terminal onto the cradle. You may hear a beep sound when the terminal is placed onto
the cradle if the SETTING item “Key Click” is set to “Enable”.
There is a LED indicator on the top of the terminal and litRED.
In the Display of the terminal there is a battery status icon indicates the battery status.
As the battery is being charged, the battery status icon is varying and indicates the battery is
charging. It takes approximately 6 hours to charge from low battery status..
When the battery is charged completely, the battery status icon will turn to static and indicated the
battery is full (dark icon). The terminal RED LED turns off.
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Toinstall USB driver of BCP-8000, please refer to “4. Communication / Utility” for further
information.

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3.1.2.
Connecting to PC by the cradle with RS-232 interface cable
DB9F Connector to RS-232
Turn off computer before connection.
Connect the DC plug of the power adapter to the power jack which located at the DB9Fconnector.
Connect the DB9F connector (with power jack connected) to PC.
Connect the AC Adaptor to an electrical outlet. The ORANGE power LED in front of the cradle
would be lighted. The cradle is ready for recharging the battery or terminalconfiguration.
Place the terminal onto the cradle. You may hear a beep sound when the terminal is placed onto
the cradle if the SETTING item “Key Click” is set to “Enable”.
There is a LED indicator on the top of the terminal and litRED.
In the Display of the terminal there is a battery status icon indicates the battery status.
As the battery is being charged, the battery status icon is varying and indicates the battery is
charging. It takes approximately 6 hours to charge from low battery status..
When the battery is charged completely, the battery status icon will turn to static and the terminal
RED LED turns off.
3.1.3.
Low Battery Warning
When the battery available capacity drops low, a flashing empty battery icon will be appeared at the right
bottom corner of the display. There are about 500 scans can be made after the warning occurred.
Note:
When Low Battery Warning appears:
Terminate the work.
Put the terminal back in the cradle to charge the battery.

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3.1.4.
Auxiliary Battery
The terminal is equipped with an auxiliary rechargeable battery to furnish the power supply to SRAM. The
auxiliary battery can work at least one month since the main battery removed from the terminal or the
main battery stores no power.
Note:
The maintenance or replacement of Auxiliary Battery is for qualified service personnel only. Any
unauthorized changes or modifications could void the warranty.
3.1.5.
Replace Battery
In case you need to replace the battery on your own, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Press and push to unlock the battery cover.
Step 2: Remove the battery cover.
Sep 3: Slight lift and remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Step 4: Replace a new battery into the battery compartment and then replace the battery cover.
Note:
*
Make sure to turn off the terminal and upload the data in the terminal before batteryreplacement.
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Make sure the exposed cooper contacts of battery are engaged into the batterycompartment.
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Battery Disposal: Do Not dispose the battery and make sure to follow the battery recycling
guidelines.

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4.
Communication/Utility
4.1 Installing Cradle with USB interface cable
Installing USB Driver
When you plug in the USB interface cable to your host PC for the first time, you will be prompted to install
a device driver for the newly detected hardware. Please download the latest driver from TYSSO official
website. Extract the compressed file and open the folder to install the driver(s). Specify the path to the USB
Driver folder and complete the driver installation. Youonly need to install the device once.
USB driver will automatically assign a virtual serial port (recommended) for communications.
You can manually assign the COM Port. Enter the advance menu of the device for advanced
configurations. Execute Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Ports (Com
& LPT) will lead you to identify the port number.

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4.2. Communication:
You can configure your terminal and perform data management via the bundled cradle.
Uploading:
Youcan upload the data collected by your terminal unit to your PC. Youmay hear a beep sound when the
terminal is placed onto the cradle.
When uploading the data to your PC, the terminal would show “Uploading….” on the display and the
GREEN LED will light on. When the task of uploading is completed, the message would disappear and
the GREEN LED will light off. .
Downloading:
You can download the data from your terminal unit to your PC. Place your terminal onto the cradle and
you may hear a beep sound when the terminal is properly placed.
When downloading the data or programming parameters to your terminal, the terminal would show
“Downloading….” on the display and the GREEN LED will light on. When the task of downloading is
completed, the message would disappear and the GREEN LED will light off.

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5.
Getting Started
5.1.
Turn On
Press and hold the power key for over 1.5 second to turn on the terminal. The terminal might give a beep
sound if the SETTING item “Key Click” is set to on.
5.2.
Turn Off
Press and hold the power key for over 1.5 second to turn off the terminal. The terminal might give a beep
sound, if the SETTING item “Key Click” is set to on.
5.3.
MAIN MENU
For the first time use, when turn on the termtinal, the MAIN MENU would appear at the display.
Figure 5.3
Note:
Press the number key (1-6) or Arrow Up/Down keys to move the cursor to locate the selected item.
Press “ENTER” key to enable the selected item.

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5.3.1.
Collect
There is a preset application installed at the terminal. When the item is activated, the preset application,
(figure 5.3.1) would appear at the display.
Practice the example or press “ESC” key to return to MAIN MENU.
Figure 5.3.1
5.3.2.
Upload Data
The Upload function can upload data which keep at the SRAM to PC.
Please place the terminal onto cradle and connect to your PC before uploading the data.
Execute the selected item or press “ESC” key to return to MAIN MENU. The example is that executing
the “Upload Data” item;
Figure 5.3.2 Figure 5.3.2.1
Note: This indicates the terminal is communicating with PC for data uploading.
Auto Upload Data (For USB Type Only)
The USB type BCP-8000 supports Auto Upload Data function through a Terminate and Stay Resident
program (TSR). Please refer to the Appendix: Auto Upload Data (USB Type Only) (page 31) for further
instructions.

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5.3.3.
Browse
This function of the item is that allowing user to browse all the data which keep in the SRAM.
Figure 5.3.3
Execute the selected item or press “ESC” key to return to MAIN MENU. The example is that executing
the “Data File” item.
Figure 5.3.3.1
Figure 5.3.3.1 shows the content of the data file.
You can select the data file by using arrow keys (Up or Down) to browse the next data or the previous
data.
To edit, copy or delete the presenting data, press “FN+1” to Edit and “FN+2” to delete, “FN+3” to copy the
data file selected.
Note:
The edit and delete function are only available at data file while lookup file is not available with edit and
delete function.

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5.3.4.
Delete:
The function allows user to delete the collected data.
Figure 5.3.4
1.
All Data: all the data would bedeleted.
2.
Last Record: last record would be deleted.
3.
Cancel: all the data would be saved and return to Main Menu
Figure 5.3.4.1
Select “1. Yes” to delete the data and “2. No” to quit.
Execute the selected item or press “ESC” key to return to MAIN MENU (figure 5.3.4.1).

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5.3.5.
Utilities:
The function of this item is that allowing user to set necessary parameters or some features that can help
to enforce the terminal to meet application requirements.
Figure 5.3.5.
5.3.5.1.
Memory:
The item provides information of memory capacity and RAM Test function.
Figure 5.3.5.1.
Execute the selected item or press “ESC” key to return to MAIN MENU.
The example is that executing the RAM test.
Figure 5.3.5.1.1
Note:
The RAM Test is only functional when the RAM is empty (figure 5.3.5.1.1).
There is an audio warning (beep sounds) to notice that the scanned data is in the RAM.
Please upload and delete the collected data in the terminal before performing RAM Test

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5.3.5.2.
Setting:
The function can configure the terminal parameters (auto power off, LCD backlight...) to optimize the
convenient of the operation.
Figure 5.3.5.2
1. Buzzer Pitch:
The span between 000-255 Hz can be set.
2. Record Prompt:
The span between 0000-9999 ms can be set. This is the time span to display the
collected “record number” once the data file is saved to PC.
3. Date & Time:
Set the correct Date/Time (yyyy/mm/dd) (hh:mm:ss).
Figure 5.3.5.2.3
4. Power On:
This item is for defining which display window would be appeared when turns
terminal on.
If “1. Resume” is set; whenever the terminal turns on, the last display window
before terminal turns off would appear.
If “2. Restart” is set; whenever the terminal turns on, the MAIN MENU would
appear.
5. Auto Off:
The span between 00-99 minute can be set to turn off the terminal if there is no
action taken in the setting time.
6. Backlight:
The span between 00-99 second can be set to turn off the LCD display if there is
no action taken in the setting time.
7. Key Click:
To enable or disable the click sound while the terminal works.
8. Deletion:
The item provides the deletion of the collected data by manually or by
automatically after data file upload to PC.
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