PowerScan™ BT8300 Family
Industrial Handheld
Bar Code Reader with
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Quick Reference Guide
Datalogic Scanning, Inc.
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Patents
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
Design Pat. AU 310201; AU 310202; CN 693980; CN735959; HK 0602013.5M001; HK
0602013.5M002; JP 1305693; KR 30-0460940; US D570,843 S; USD588,596 S.
US Pat. 5,992,740; 6,305,606 B1; 6,412,698 B2; 6,517,003; 6,808,114 B1; 6,997,385 B2;
7,387,246 B2; 5,367,151; 5,449,893; 5,545,889; 6,098,877; 6,220,514 B1; 6,412,698 B2;
6,607,132 B1; 6,817,529 B2; 6,834,805 B2.
European Pat. 789,315 B1; 895,175 B1; 1,128,314 B1; 1,128,315 B1; 1,396,811 B1;
1,413,971 B1; 1,816,585 B1; 1,942,442 B1.
Additional patents pending.
Quick Reference Guide 1
Table of Contents
Using the PowerScan™ BT8300....................................................................... 3
Scan Line Position .........................................................................................3
Reading Angle ................................................................................................3
Aiming System ...............................................................................................4
Installing the Battery Pack................................................................................. 5
Charging the Batteries ................................................................................. 7
Setup......................................................................................................................... 8
Restore PowerScan BT 8300 Default ......................................................8
Date and Time Setup ................................................................................... 8
Connecting the PowerScan BT8300.............................................................. 9
Overview ........................................................................................................... 9
PowerScan™ BT8300/BC 8030-BT Configuration ........................9
PowerScan™ BT8300/Bluetooth-Enabled PC Configuration .. 9
Before You Begin .........................................................................................10
Unpairing the Reader .........................................................................10
Linking the PowerScan™ BT8300 to the BC 8030-BT Cradle ........10
Link by Contact .....................................................................................11
Link by Inquiry .......................................................................................12
Link by Label ..........................................................................................12
Linking the PowerScan BT8300 to a Bluetooth-Enabled PC ........13
Linking to a PC in Serial Port Profile (Slave) Mode ...................13
Linking to a PC in Serial Port Profile (Master) Mode ................14
Linking to a PC in HID .........................................................................15
Variable PIN Code ................................................................................15
PowerScan BT8300 HID Configuration ................................................16
HID Country Codes ..............................................................................16
Caps Lock State ............................................................................................19
Caps Lock Auto-Recognition (IBM AT Compatible Only) ..............19
Alt Mode .........................................................................................................19
PowerScan™ BT8300 Default Configuration ........................................... 20
Technical Features............................................................................................ 21
Reading Distance .............................................................................................. 22
Warranty ............................................................................................................... 23
Service and Support ......................................................................................... 23
Compliance ......................................................................................................... 24
FCC Compliance ...........................................................................................24
Radio Compliance .......................................................................................24
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Laser Safety Compliance .......................................................................... 24
LED CLASS ..................................................................................................... 25
IC (Industry Canada) ................................................................................... 25
WEEE Compliance ....................................................................................... 26
Hex/Numeric Table ........................................................................................... 27
Quick Reference Guide 3
PowerScan™ BT8300 Reader
Using the PowerScan™ BT8300
The PowerScan™ BT8300 family of readers can be used with either the
PowerScan BC 8030-BT base station or a Bluetooth-enabled PC to build a
Cordless Reading System for the collection, decoding and transmission of bar
coded data.
PowerScan
™
BT8300 laser readers automatically scan bar codes at a distance.
Simply aim and pull the trigger.
Scan Line Position
Code scanning is performed along the scan line emitted from the reading window.
This line must cross the entire code. The best reading angles are indicated in the
figure below:
Reading Angle
Successful scanning is obtained by tilting the reader with respect to the bar code to
avoid direct reflections that impair the reading performance, see the figure below.
Using the PowerScan™ BT8300
4 PowerScan™ BT8300
Aiming System
PowerScan™ BT8300 provides an aiming system. If enabled, a partial trigger
press produces a red spot, which should be aimed over the code center to get the
best reading performance, see (1) in the figure above. By completely pressing the
trigger the scan line appears to start the code scanning, see (2).
After setting up the reader
, you can enable or disable the aiming system by reading
the codes below:
Disable Aiming System (Default)
Ì$+Bj0$-"Î
Enable Aiming System
Ì$+Bj1$-'Î
Installing the Battery Pack
Quick Reference Guide 5
Installing the Battery Pack
To install, charge and/or do any other action on the battery, follow the
instructions in this manual.
To charge the Battery Pack, See “Charging the Batteries” on
page 7.
Datalogic recommends annual replacement of rechargeable
battery packs to ensure maximum performance.
WARNING
Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the
scanner. When the battery is used in devices other than the
designated product, it may damage the battery or reduce its
life expectancy. If the device causes an abnormal current to
flow, it may cause the battery to become hot, explode or ignite
and cause serious injury.
Lithium-ion battery packs may get hot, explode or ignite and
cause serious injury if exposed to abusive conditions. Be sure to
follow the safety warnings listed below:
• Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of
the battery pack to each other with any metal object (such as
wire).
• Do not carry or store the battery pack together with metal
objects.
• Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike it with a hammer, step on it or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or
shocks.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to liquids, or allow the battery
to get wet.
• Do not apply voltages to the battery pack contacts.
In the event the battery pack leaks and the fluid gets into your
eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately
seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could
cause damage to the eye.
Installing the Battery Pack
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As with other types of batteries, Lithium-Ion (LI) batteries will lose capacity over
time. Capacity deterioration is noticeable after one year of service whether the
battery is in use or not. It is difficult to precisely predict the finite life of a LI
battery, but cell manufacturers rate them at 500 charge cycles. In other words, the
batteries should be expected to take 500 full discharge / charge cycles before
needing replacement. This number is higher if partial discharging / recharging is
adhered to rather than full / deep discharging,
The typical manufacturer advertised useful life of LI batteries is one to three years,
depending on usage and number of charges, etc., after which they should be
removed from service, especially in mission critical applications. Do not continue
to use a battery that is showing excessive loss of capacity, it should be properly
recycled / disposed of and replaced. For most applications, batteries should be
replaced after one year of service to maintain customer satisfaction and minimize
safety concerns.
Collect and recycle waste batteries separately from the device in comply with
European Directive 2006/66/EC, 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and subsequent
modifications, US and China regulatory and others laws and regulations about the
environment.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery at 32° – 113°F (0° - 45°C) temperature range.
Use only the authorized power supplies, battery pack, chargers, and docks supplied by your Datalogic reseller. The use of
any other power supplies can damage the device and void your
warranty.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains
safety and protection devices, which, if damaged, may cause
the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other high
temperature locations.
Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the
battery inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite. Using the battery in
this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a
shortened life expectancy.
Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-pressure
containers or on induction cookware.
Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using,
charging or storing the battery, the battery emits an unusual
smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or appears abnormal
in any other way.
Do not replace the battery pack when the device is turned on.
Do not remove or damage the battery pack’s label.
Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any part.
Battery pack usage by children should be supervised.
Installing the Battery Pack
Quick Reference Guide 7
Charging the Batteries
Once the BC 8030-BT/C-8000 is powered, you can charge the reader's batteries.
Place the PowerScan
™
BT8300 into the BC 8030-BT cradle or the C-8000
battery charger. The Reader LED on the cradle/battery charger turns red.
The battery is completely charged when the Reader LED on the cradle/battery
charger turns green.
Figure 1.
Changing the Batteries
Do not incinerate, disassemble, short terminals or expose to high
temperature. Risk of fire, explosion. Use specified charger only.
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of the batteries as required by the relevant laws in force.
WARNING
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Setup
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Setup
Restore PowerScan BT 8300 Default
Before starting configuration and every time you want to restore factory settings,
read the label below. Please note that the default mode on PowerScan BT8300 is
Handheld - Cradle communication:
Restore PowerScan BT 8300 Default
Date and Time Setup
Scan the following bar codes in sequence to set the date and time for the
PowerScan BT8300.
1.
Enter Configuration
2.
Set Date
3.
+
Six digits for Day, Month and Year (DDMMYY)
4.
Set Time
5.
+
Four digits for Hours and Minutes (HHMM)
6.
Exit and Save Configuration
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