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.
＊ Toinstall USB driver of BCP-8000, please refer to “4. Communication / Utility” for further
information.