Denso BHT-904BB User Manual

Barcode Handy Terminal

BHT-904BB

User’s Manual

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Preface

Thank you for using the BHT-904BB DENSO WAVE Barcode Handy Terminal.

Please read this manual thoroughly prior to operation to ensure full use of the product’s functionality, and store safely
in a convenient location for quick reference even after reading.

Liability Limitations

• DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED does not assume any product liability (including damages for lost profits,

interruption of operations, or the loss of business-related information) arising out of, or in connection with, the
use of, or inability to use the BHT system software or related manuals.

• DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED (“DENSO WAVE”) takes reasonable precautions to ensure its products do

not infringe upon any patents or other intellectual property rights of other(s), however, DENSO WAVE cannot
be responsible for any patent or other intellectual property right infringement(s) or violation(s) arising from any
of the following.

1) The use of DENSO WAVE’s products in connection or in combination with other components, products,

devices, data processing systems or software not supplied by DENSO WAVE.

2) The use of DENSO WAVE’s products in a manner for which they were not intended nor designed.

3) The modification of DENSO WAVE’s products by parties other than DENSO WAVE.

• If it is judged by DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED that malfunction of the product is due to the product

having been dropped or subjected to impact, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge even within the
warranty period.

Bluetooth

®

is a trademark owned by its proprietor. DENSO WAVE uses Bluetooth® wireless technology under license.

In this manual, all of Bluetooth are not marked with

®

.

This product includes UBQ-Blue® software developed by Canon i-tech, Inc. and Canon Information Technologies
Philippines, Inc.

Copyright © DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED, 2010

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in
writing from the publisher.

Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
UBQ-Blue

®

is a registered trademark of Canon i-tech, Inc.
Other products and company names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Customer Registration and Inquiries

Customer Registration

To allow us to provide our customers with comprehensive service and support, we request that all customers
complete a Member Registration Form. Registered members will be offered the following privileges.

• The latest upgrade information

• Free exhibition and event information for new products

• Free Web-information service “QBdirect”.

QBdirect Service Contents

Information search service (FAQ) Offers detailed information on each product.
Download service Offers downloads of repair modules for the latest BHT Series

systems or software, and sample programs.

E-mail inquiries Product related queries can be sent in by e-mail.

* Please note that these privileges may be subject to change without prior notice.

 How to Register

Access the URL below and follow the instructions provided.

http://www.qbdirect.net/

Inquiries

 Technical Inquiries (QBdirect)

• BHT product programming method

• Product setup method, usage

• Other technical questions

Inquires relating to the above can be made at our exclusive Web site for registered users (QBdirect).
Access the link below to log on or register.

http://www.qbdirect.net/

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About this Manual

• Due to improvements and so on, the content of this manual may be subject to change without prior notice.

• The reproduction or duplication of the whole or part of this manual is strictly prohibited without prior consent.

• Every attempt has been made to ensure that the content of this manual is thorough and up to date, however,

we kindly ask that any questionable content, mistakes, or omissions be reported to DENSO WAVE.

• The copyright for this User’s Manual belongs to DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Manual Composition

This manual is made up of the following 9 chapters.

Chapter 1 Outline

Describes the BHT system and provides an overall outline of the BHT.

Chapter 2 BHT Preparation

Describes information required by the user and procedures that must be performed prior to
commencing operation.

Chapter 3 Basic Operation

Describes basic operations performed by the operator and how to make basic changes to settings such
as the beeper volume

Chapter 4 System Operation

Describes how to initialize and update the system, start up a user program, and operate System Mode.

Chapter 5 Communication

Describes interfaces and communication specifications.

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Describes battery replacement and daily procedures for taking care of the BHT.

Chapter 7 Error Messages

Describes causes and countermeasures for error messages expected to occur during basic operation.

Chapter 8 Specifications

Describes specifications for hardware, readable barcodes, and interfaces.

Chapter 9-1 CU-900, CH-900 Specifications (Option)

Describes the main specifications for the CU-900, CH-900 Series (option).

Chapter 9-2 When File Transfer is Not Possible Using the Transfer Utility

Describes causes and countermeasures when unable to transfer files.

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Viewing this Manual

 About the Bookmark

The PDF Bookmark function can be used to jump to the Contents page.

<Procedure>
(1) Click the “Bookmark” tab.
(2) Click “

” to search for the desired item.

(3) Click the item to be read.

(3) Click the item to be read.

(2) Click “+” to search for the desired item.

(1) Click the “Bookmark” tab.

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 Searching by Word

The PDF search function can be used to jump to the target page by entering words or characters related to the
item being searched.
(1) Click the Search icon. (Or select “Edit” – “Search”.)
(2) Enter the word(s) or character(s) to be searched for.
(3) Click [Search].

<Search Results Example>

(3) Click [Search].

(1) Click the Search icon.

(2) Enter the search

word(s) or character(s).

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Related Documentation

• BHT-BASIC Programmer’s Manual (BHT-900 Series)

This is an instruction manual used to create handy terminal programs with BHT-BASIC.

• BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility User’s Guide

This is an instruction manual for software relating to data transfer between the computer and BHT-900 and
comes bundled with the BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility.

• Easy Pack Ad for BHT-900 User’s Manual

This is an instruction manual for the easy operation application software installed before shipping of the
BHT-900.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 Be sure to observe all these safety precautions.

Please READ through this manual carefully. It will enable you to use the BHT and CU correctly.
Always keep this manual nearby for speedy reference.

Strict observance of these warnings and cautions is a MUST for preventing accidents that could result in bodily
injury and substantial property damage. Make sure you fully understand all definitions of these terms and
symbols given below before you proceed to the text itself.

Alerts you to those conditions that could cause serious bodily injury or death if the
instructions are not followed correctly.

Alerts you to those conditions that could cause minor bodily injury or substantial property
damage if the instructions are not followed correctly.

Meaning of Symbols

A triangle ( ) with a picture inside alerts you to a warning of danger. Here you see the warning for
electrical shock.

A diagonal line through a circle (

) warns you of something you should not do; it may or may not
have a picture inside. Here you see a screwdriver inside the circle, meaning that you should not
disassemble.

A black circle (●) with a picture inside alerts you to something you MUST do. This example shows
that you MUST unplug the power cord.

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Handling the battery

Mishandling of the battery may result in electrical shock, overheating, smoke generation, combustion, or blowout.
Please read the following items prior to use.

 Never disassemble or modify the battery.

 Never connect the battery (+) and (-) terminals with a metal object such as a piece of wire.
 Do not carry or store the battery together with metallic ball-point pens, necklaces, coins, hairpins, etc.
 Do not use or store the battery in places exceeding the service or storage temperature.
 Never put the battery into a microwave oven or high-pressure container.
 Never burn or heat the battery.
 Never use, leave, or charge the battery in the vicinity of high-temperature locations (50°C or higher)

such as a fire, stove, or under a scorching sun.

 Never place the battery into or soak it in water or seawater.
 Never charge the battery near a fire or in strong sunlight. Raised battery temperature may result in

leakage of battery fluid, blowout, or combustion.

 Never charge or use the battery where any inflammable gases may be emitted.
 Do not stick a needle into the battery, hammer at it, or tread on it.
 Avoid dropping the battery or letting it undergo any shock or impact.
 Do not use significantly damaged or deformed batteries.
 Never apply solder directly to the battery.
 Never charge alkaline batteries. Doing so may result in blowout or leakage of battery fluid.

 During use, charging, or storage of the battery, if odors come from the battery, the battery is overheated,

discolored, deformed, or anything unusual is found, unload the battery from the BHT or charger. Do not
use the battery.

 Do not use different types of batteries and used batteries at a time.
 After the battery is charged or immediately after use, the battery may be warm.
 If the battery fluid leaked from the battery gets into the eyes, wash thoroughly with clean water such as

tap water without rubbing and obtain medical treatment immediately. Failure to do so will result in eye
injuries.

 If the battery does not finish recharging within the specified time, stop recharging.

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Handling the BHT

Mishandling of the BHT-904BB may result in electrical shock, overheating, or smoke generation.
Please read the following items prior to use.

 Never disassemble or modify the BHT.

 Do not insert foreign materials in the BHT.
 Never place the BHT into or soak it in water or seawater.
 Never put the BHT into a microwave oven or high-pressure container.
 Never put the BHT in places where there are excessively high temperatures, such as inside closed-up

automobiles or in places exposed to direct sunlight.

 Avoid using the BHT in extremely humid or dusty areas or where there are drastic temperature changes.
 Do not use the BHT with the damaged case.
 Do not use the power supply other than the battery specified by DENSO WAVE.
 When loading the battery in the BHT unit, set the battery selector switch on the BHT unit correctly in

accordance with the type of the battery.

 If the LCD is damaged and the liquid crystal leaks, do not drink, inhale, or apply the liquid crystal on the

skin.

 Never stare into the laser light. Failure to do so will result in eye injuries.
 Never point the code reading window at someone’s eyes.

 If smoke, abnormal odors, or noises come out from the BHT, immediately turn OFF the power and pull

out the batteries.

 If the LCD is damaged and the liquid crystal gets into the eyes or mouth, wash thoroughly with clean

water such as tap water, and obtain medical treatment immediately.
Also, if leaked liquid crystal gets on the skin or clothes, wipe it off immediately and wash with soap and
water. It can cause loss of sight and skin problems.

 If the LCD is damaged, be careful of broken glass. Failure to do so could result in injury.

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Handling the CU

 If smoke, abnormal odors or noises come from the CU, immediately unplug the AC adapter from the

wall socket or CU and contact your nearest dealer.
Failure to do so could cause fire or electrical shock.

 If foreign material or water gets into the CU, immediately unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket or

CU and contact your nearest dealer.
Failure to do so could cause fire or electrical shock.

 If you drop the CU so as to damage its housing, immediately unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket

or CU and contact your nearest dealer.
Failure to do so could cause fire or electrical shock.

 Never use the CU for charging anything other than the specified batteries.

Doing so could cause heat, battery-rupture, or fire.

 Never bring any metals into contact with the output terminals.

Doing so could produce a large current through the CU, resulting in heat or fire, as well as damage to
the CU.

 Never use the CU on the line voltage other than the specified level.

Doing so could cause the CU to break or burn.

 Use the dedicated AC adapter only.

Failure to do so could result in fire.

 If the power cord of the AC adapter is damaged (e.g., exposed or broken lead wires), stop using it and

contact your nearest dealer.
Failure to do so could result in a fire or electrical shock.

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To System Designers

 When introducing BHTs in those systems that could affect human lives (e.g., medicines management

system), develop applications carefully through redundancy and safety design which avoids the
feasibility of affecting human lives even if a data error occurs.

Handling the BHT

Incorrect handling of the BHT could cause not only incorrect operation, but also generation of heat and smoke from
the BHT, and malfunction.
Please read the following items prior to use.

 When using the hand strap or neck strap, exercise due care to avoid getting them caught in other

objects or entangled in rotating machinery. Failure to do so could result in accident or injury.

 Do not use the BHT in the vicinity of wireless devices such as personal radios and ham radios. This

could cause malfunction of the BHT.

 Do not place magnetic cards such as cash cards, credit cards, etc., near the BHT speaker. Doing so

may result in the loss of magnetic data.

 Do not place your ear near the speaker when tones are being emitted. Doing so may result in hearing

loss.

 Do not apply excessive force when loading or unloading the battery. Doing so will result in damage to

the device.

 In environments where static electricity can build into significant charges (e.g., if you wipe off the plastic

plate with a dry cloth), do not operate the BHT. Doing so will result in malfunction or machine failure.

 Do not drop the BHT on the floor or apply strong shock to it. Doing so could cause malfunction of the

BHT.

 Do not use batteries other than that specified by DENSO WAVE.

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Handling the CU

 Never disassemble or modify the CU; doing so could result in an accident such as fire or malfunction.

 Never put the CU in places where there are excessively high temperatures, such as inside closed-up

automobiles, or in places exposed to direct sunlight.
Doing so could affect the housing or parts, resulting in a fire.

 Avoid using the CU in extremely humid or dusty areas, or where there are drastic temperature changes.

Moisture or dust will get into the CU, resulting in malfunction, fire or electrical shock.

 Never cover or wrap up the CU or AC adapter in a cloth or blanket.

Doing so could cause the unit to heat up inside, deforming its housing, resulting in a fire.
Always use the CU and AC adapter in a well-ventilated area.

 Do not place the CU anyplace where it may be subjected to oily smoke or steam, e.g., near a cooking

range or humidifier.
Doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock.

 Keep the power cord away from any heating equipment.

Failure to do so could melt the sheathing, resulting in a fire or electrical shock.

 Do not insert or drop foreign materials such as metals or anything inflammable through the openings or

vents into the CU.
Doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock.

 If you are not using the CU for a long time, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket for

safety.
Failure to do so could result in a fire.

 When caring for the CU, unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket for safety.

Failure to do so could result in an electrical shock.

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Declaration of Conformity

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE)

We, DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED, hereby declare at our sole responsibility, that the following product conforms
to the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

Manufacturer or
Authorized representative : DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED
Address : 1,Yoshiike, Kusaki, Agui-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi, 470-2297 Japan
We declare on our sole responsibility, that the following product :

- Kind of equipment : Barcode Handy Terminal

- Type-designation : BHT-904BB
is compliance with the essential requirement of the R&TTE.

EN 60950-1:2005 + A11:2009

EN 301489-1 V1.8.1(2008-04)

EN 301489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-05)

EN 55022: 2006 +A1: 2007, Class B

EN 55024: 1998+A1:2010+A2:2003

EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)

EN 50385:2002

CE marking

Important notice

This Barcode Handy Terminal may be operated in below country:

AT BE CH CY

CZ DE DK ES

FI FR GB GR

EE HU IT IE

IS LI LT LU

LV MT NL NO

PL PT SE SI

SK BG RO TR

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FCC and IC Regulations (For North America)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Canada ICES-003, RSS-210 and RSS-Gen of IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC CAUTION : Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC/IC Radiation Exposure Statement

The product comply with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are
safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the
product can be kept as far as possible from the user body.

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1.1.1 Hardware Configuration

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1.1.2 Software Configuration

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1.2.1 BHT Front/Rear

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1.2.2 Keypad/BHT Screen

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Chapter 1

Outline

This chapter describes the BHT system and provides an overall outline of the BHT.

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1.1 System Configuration

This section describes the hardware required for the barcode data collection system used by the BHT and the BHT
software.

1.1.1 Hardware Configuration

In addition to the BHT, the following hardware and software are required for the barcode data collection
system used by the BHT.
Please note that certain components of the required hardware will differ depending on the type of
communication used.

• Host computer(Option)

• CU-900 Series (Option): Communication unit

• Connection cable (Option): Used to connect the BHT or CU-900 Series and host computer.

• Bluetooth

®

compatible device (Option)

• Software: BHT-BASIC 4.0 Development Pack (Option) and BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility (Option)

●: Required for system configuration

Host computer BHT CU

Bluetooth

®

compatible device

Software Ref. Page

(1) IrDA communication

● ● ● － ●

Page 30

(2) Bluetooth® wireless

communication

●*1 ●*2 － ● ●

Page 31

(3) USB Communication

● － － － ●

Page 32

*1 When the host computer is equipped with the Bluetooth® wireless communication device.
*2 The BHT supports the following profiles.

・ Generic Access Profile
・ Serial Port Profile
・ Dialup Networking Profile

(2) Bluetooth® wireless

communication

Bluetooth

®

-enabled printers

(Option)

BHT-BASIC 4.0 Development Pack (Option)

(1) IrDA communication

Host computer (Option)

BHT

BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility (Option)

CU (Option)

(3) USB Communication

Connection cable

(Option)

(2) Bluetooth®wireless

communication

Connection cable (Option)

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 Host Computer

Allows you to edit, manage and download user programs and data, as well as downloading system
programs.

Models: PC/AT Compatible

Operating Systems and Optional Application Programs

OS

Windows XP

(32bit edition)

Windows Vista

(32bit edition)

Windows 7

(32bit edition)

BHT-BASIC4.0 Development Pack

√ √ －

BHT-BASIC4.0 Transfer Utility*

√ √ √

For the latest information on the operating system supported by the host computer, please access our
website.
* This application does not activate any built-in IrDA interface port.

 CU-900 Series (Option)

Used for communication between the BHT and host computer.
Communication with the BHT is performed by IrDA communication and communication with the host
computer is performed with an RS-232C, Ethernet (10BASE-T), or USB interface.
The following three types of CU are available depending on the interface used to communicate with the
host computer.

• CU-901: RS-232C interface

• CU-911: Ethernet (10BASE-T) interface

• CU-921: USB interface

 Connection Cable (Option or Commercially Available Product)

Used to connect the host computer and BHT or CU-900 Series.
Select a cable suited to the interface being used.

• BHT: USB cable (Option)

• CU-901: RS-232C cable (Option)

• CU-911: Ethernet (10BASE-T) cable (commercially available product)

• CU-921: USB cable (Option)

* Use a USB2.0 compatible mini-B type cable.

 Bluetooth® compatible device (Option)

Used for Bluetooth® wireless communication between the BHT and device such as the Bluetooth®
compatible host computer, printer, mobile phone, etc.

 BHT-BASIC 4.0 Development Pack (Option) and BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility

(Option)

Refer to “Software Configuration” on the following page.

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1.1.2 Software Configuration

This section describes the software used for BHT Series application development and application in
addition to the software used at the BHT unit.
Please note that the above-mentioned software can be downloaded (Certain versions may be for trial
use.) from the QBNet service discussed at “Customer Registration” on page ii.

[1] Application Development Procedure

The procedure for BHT Series program development is as follows.

Program creation

Program generation (compiling and linking)

Program download

Program execution and debugging

[2] Software Used for Application

 BHT-BASIC Programmer’s Manual for BHT-900 Series

This is an instruction manual used to create handy terminal programs with BHT-BASIC.

 BHT-BASIC 4.0 Development Pack (option)

This is a package containing two software products required for BHT-900 Series application development
and accessories.
The BHT-BASIC 4.0 Development Pack contains the following products.

• BHT-BASIC 4.0 Compiler

Compiles and links a source program written in BHT-BASIC 4.0 to create a user program executable on

the BHT (*.PD4).

• BHT-BASIC4.0 Transfer Utility

BHT-BASIC 4.0 specification files such as application programs and data files are transferred using

YMODEM protocol.

 BHT-BASIC4.0 Transfer Utility (Option)

This is the same BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility that comes bundled with the BHT-BASIC 4.0
Development Pack.

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[3] Software Used at the BHT Unit

The BHT unit FLASH memory has a system area and user
area, with the system program stored in the system area
and font files and user programs stored in the user area.
The BHT unit is shipped with the system program and font
files stored in their respective areas.

Application programs (*.PD4) stored in the user area are run by the system program in order to use the
BHT.
It is necessary to download application programs (*.PD4) and data files (product master files etc.) required
to run application programs (*.PD4) to the BHT user area prior to use.

 System Program

• Driver

Drivers is a set of programs that directly controls the BHT hardware. It can be called up by the

BHT-BASIC Interpreter or System Mode.

• BHT-BASIC Interpreter

This program interprets application program (*.PD4) command language and controls the BHT unit

hardware via drivers.

• System Mode

This program is used to operate files, make system environment settings, and perform various types of

tests.

Refer to “Chapter 4 System Operation” .“4.4 System Mode” for further details.

Host computer

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 Font File

These files are required to display JIS 1 and 2 standard Kanji characters at the BHT unit LCD display.
By using font files, the BHT unit is able to display 12 or 16 dot Kanji in application programs (*.PD4).

− Point − If you do not need to display Kanji characters, you may delete these JIS font files. After deletion, the

memory area which was occupied by these files can be used as a user area.
For the deleting procedure, refer to "Chapter 4 System Operation" - "4.1.4 Performing System

Initialization" or "4.5.11 Deleting Font Files (DELETE FILE Menu)."
The names of the font file: FNT16J1.FN4 (JIS Level 1 font, 16-dot)

: FNT16J2.FN4 (JIS Level 2 font, 16-dot)
: FNT12J1.FN4 (JIS Level 1 font, 12-dot)
: FNT12J2.FN4 (JIS Level 2 font, 12-dot)
: FNTFSGB.FN4 (Simplified Chinese font)
: FNT16BG5.FN4 (Traditional Chinese font, 16-dot)
: FNT12BG5.FN4 (Traditional Chinese font, 12-dot)
: FNT16HG.FN4 (Hangul font, 16-dot)
: FNT12HG.FN4 (Hangul font, 12-dot)
: FNT16TH.FN4 (Thai font, 16-dot)
: FNT12TH.FN4 (Thai font, 12-dot)

 User Programs

Application programs and data files are downloaded to the BHT user area and are collectively known as
user programs.
To download a BHT-BASIC 4.0 specification user program to the BHT unit, the BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer
Utility is required.
By using “drag & drop” function in windows explorer after connecting the BHT unit to a PC, a user
program can also be downloaded without using the BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility.
Refer to “5.3 USB Communication” for further details.

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1.2 Component Names and Functions

1.2.1 BHT Front/Rear

NO. Name Function and Description

(1) Bluetooth® wireless

communication antenna

An antenna for wireless communication is built-in.

(2) Indicator LED Indicates the barcode read status.

Illuminates in blue when the BHT has successfully read a barcode.

(3) LCD (Liquid crystal display) Displays the characters and graphic patterns.

(4)
(5)
(6)

Trigger switch
(magic keys M3 and M4)

Scan key
(magic key M5)

Press when reading a barcode.
The SF and ENT key functions can be assigned to these magic keys by making settings at

the SYSTEM MENU.
Character strings can be assigned at user programs.
* Refer to “Chapter 4 System Operation” for details on how to operate the SYSTEM MENU.

(7) Charge terminal Place on the CU to charge the BHT.

(8) IrDA interface port Used to exchange data/programs with the communication unit CU-900 or other BHTs.

(9) Hand strap Wear this strap around your wrist to prevent you from dropping the BHT accidentally.

(10) Battery cover Remove this cover to replace the battery.

(11) Battery cover lock Use this to lock or unlock the battery cover.

(12) Speaker Emits sound when a barcode is read or when a warning occurs.

(13) Connector cover Open this cover to connect the USB cable.

(14) Barcode reading window Align the reading window with barcodes to perform barcode reading.

(1)

(2)

(4)

(6) (7)

(9)

(3)

(5)

(8)

(12)

(11)

(10)

(13)

(14)

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1.2.2 Keypad/BHT Screen

The BHT key functions can be set at user programs.
The diagram below shows an example of settings for each key function.

NO. Key Name Function and Description

(1)

Trigger switch
(magic key M3)

(2)

Trigger switch
(magic key M4)

(3)

Magic key M1

(4)

Magic key M2

(5)

Scan key
(magic key M5)

Each of the M3, M4, and M5 keys is assigned to a trigger switch by default.
The M1 to M5 keys can also be assigned to the trigger switch, SF, Enter, Backlight,

MENU, and C keys.
Characters strings can be assigned at user programs.
When the M1 key is pressed for at least one second, it functions as the MENU key;

the following setting screens are then displayed.

• Beeper volume

• Vibrator

• LCD brightness

• Power save

(6)

Backspace/clear key

Deletes the last character entered (backspace).
Pressing this key for at least one second cancels entry and returns to the previous

screen (clear).

(7)

Enter key Press to finalize entered data or execute operations.

(8)

Numeric keys Used to enter data.

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

(6) (7)

(8)

(11)

(9) (10)

(12)

(5)

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NO. Key Name Function and Description

(9)

～

Function keys

Used to select functions.
* The functions of the function keys are assigned at user programs. For details,

refer to the Programmer’s Manual.

(10)

～

Cursor keys Used to move the cursor and select menus.

(11)

Shift key

Used in combination with other keys such as the numeric keys and

key for

special input procedures.

(12)

Power key

Turns ON or OFF.
* After data backup, hold down the Power key for at least 1 seconds. For details,

refer to "2.6 Turning OFF the Power".

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If the system display is set to ON at the system settings or in the user program, icons display at the bottom
of the screen (default) indicating the key shift status, alphabet entry status, and status of the link with the
CU-911.

This is the battery icon.
Indicates the current battery power level. (Page 15)

Displays when the key is pressed and the keys are in the shift status.

When the key is pressed while set to alphabet entry mode at the user program, the entry mode changes

from “numeric entry” to “alphabet entry” and

displays.

Refer to “Chapter 7.2.1 Numeric, Alphabet Entry of Programmer’s manual” for more information.

Alphabet entry is used when performing FTP settings.

displays when a link is established with the CU-911.

When an attempt is made to perform communication with the CU-911 when no link has been established, the

icon flashes.

When there is no response from the CU-911, when waiting for the link with the CU-911 to be established, or when

waiting for the link to be disengaged, the icon displays in the order

.

Displayed when the Bluetooth® device is used.

The status of the Bluetooth

®

device is displayed as follows.

: Displayed when the Bluetooth® device is turned ON.

: Displayed when the Bluetooth® device is connected.

: Displayed when the Bluetooth® device is in lower power consumption mode.

Status of the Bluetooth® device
Link status with CU-911

A

lphabet entry status
Key shift status
Battery icon

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2.2 Loading the Battery ･･････････････････････････････････････････････13

2.2.1 Battery Power Level Indicator

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2.3 Wearing the Hand Strap ･･････････････････････････････････････････16

2.3.1 Attaching the Hand Strap

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2.3.2 Holding the BHT

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2.4 Initial Setup (Setting the date, time, and message language)･･･････････17

2.5 Easy Pack Ad for BHT-900 ････････････････････････････････････････18

2.5.1 Features

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2.5.2 Activating the Application

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2.6 Turning OFF the Power ･･･････････････････････････････････････････19

2.6.1 Normal Power OFF

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2.6.2 Turning the Power OFF after Data Back-up

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2.6.3 Auto Power OFF

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2.6.4 If the BHT Is Shut Down Abnormally

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2.6.5 If Broken Files Are Found

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Chapter 2

BHT Preparation

This chapter presents information on how to load the battery, turn ON/OFF the BHT
power, and on the use of the hand strap.

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2.1 “BHT Preparation” Procedure

Follow the steps below to prepare the BHT for use.

2.2 Loading the Battery

(Page 13)

First load the battery.

2.3 Wearing the Hand Strap

(Page 16)

Wear the hand strap at your wrist to prevent the
BHT from being dropped.

2.4 Initial Setup

(Page 17)

Set the calendar clock and the message
language when the power is turned ON for the
first time.

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2.2 Loading the Battery

Batteries are not included in the package. Have the battery specified by DENSO WAVE ready.

Specified battery: AA alkaline battery (LR6) or AA rechargeable battery eneloop

®

(HR-3UTGA)
Note 1: Use rechargeable batteries already charged.
Note 2: eneloop

®

is a registered trademark of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

Note 3: If rechargeable batteries other than eneloop

®

are used, the BHT unit may not operate properly.

1. Slide the battery cover lock (1) in the direction

indicated by the arrow and remove the battery
cover (2).

2. Make sure to use the battery selector switch to

select the desired battery type.

− Point − To ensure correct operation of the

battery power level indicator and the
charging function, make sure to select
the desired battery type with the
battery selector switch.

3. Make sure that the new batteries are in the

correct orientation when inserting them. Insert
the new batteries in the direction indicated by
the arrow.

− Point − Do not use batteries other than those

specified by DENSO WAVE.

4. Insert the battery cover tab (1), and then close

the battery cover (2). The battery cover is now
locked in position.

Using alkaline batteries

LR6/Ni-MH,AA

Alkaline Ni-MH

LR6/Ni-MH,AA

Using rechargeable batteries

LR6/Ni-MH,AA

LR6/Ni-MH,AA

Alkaline Ni-MH

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Mishandling of the battery may result in electrical shock, overheating, smoke generation,
combustion, or blowout. Please read the following items prior to use.

 Never disassemble or modify the batteries.
 Never connect the battery (+) and (-) terminals with a metal object such as a piece of wire.
 Never carry or store the batteries together with metallic necklaces, hairpins and so on.
 Never expose the batteries to fire or apply heat.
 Never use or leave the batteries in the vicinity of high-temperature locations (60° C or higher)

such as a fire or stove.

 Never place the batteries into or soak them in water or seawater.
 Never charge or use the battery where any inflammable gases may be emitted.
 Never hammer nails into the batteries, hit them with a hammer, or trample on them.
 Never apply strong impact to or throw the batteries.
 Never use significantly damaged or deformed batteries.
 Never apply solder directly to the batteries.
 During use, charging, or storage of the battery, if odors come from the battery, the battery is

overheated, discolored, deformed, or anything unusual is found, unload the battery from the
BHT. Do not use the battery.

 If battery fluid leaked from the batteries get into the eyes or come into contact with the skin,

wash thoroughly with clean water such as tap water without rubbing, and obtain medical
treatment immediately. Failure to do so will result in eye or skin injuries.

− Note −  If the BHT unit is left with the battery removed for an extended period, the memory contents will

no longer be backed up and the message “Contact your administrator. Note the error number.
(XXXX)” or “Set the current date and time.” may appear on the LCD.

 Refer to “Chapter 6 Maintenance” – “6.2.3 Using the BHT after Long Periods” for details o

f

handling the BHT after long periods of time.

 Do not touch the BHT and battery terminals by hand or stain them. Doing so may result in a

BHT malfunction. It is recommended that dirt on the battery terminals or BHT battery terminals
be periodically wiped with a soft and dry cloth.

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2.2.1 Battery Power Level Indicator

Confirming at the Power Level Icon

The battery power level can be confirmed at the battery icon (

) displayed in the bottom left of the
LCD screen.
The battery power is indicated in four levels.
The battery power level indicator tells you when to charge the batteries.

: Sufficient battery power remains.
: The battery power is partially depleted.
: The battery power is almost fully depleted. Charge immediately or replace with new batteries.
: The battery power is totally depleted.

Charge immediately or replace with new batteries.

Confirming at the “Battery Voltage” Screen

The battery power level can also be confirmed at the "Battery Voltage" screen.

Display the "Battery Voltage" screen using the following procedure.

1. Hold down the SF key and press the Enter key.

The "Battery Voltage" screen displays while the keys are pressed.

About the Battery Level

• The battery power level indicator does not accurately reflect the battery residual power and should only be

used as a guideline.

• The battery power level will fluctuate due to BHT operation, and therefore disparities may occur between the

actual battery voltage and the display indicator.

• Ensure to replace the batteries or charge them as soon as possible before the battery power is depleted.

− Point − If the BHT is placed in the alphanumeric entry system in user programs, the combination of the SF

and ENT keys cannot be used for displaying the battery voltage level. This is because in the
alphanumeric entry system the SF key is used for switching between the numeric and alphabet
entry modes.

− Note − In user programs, you may select the key to be used for displaying the battery voltage level (instead

of the default: combination of SF and ENT keys).
The displayed battery level shows the terminal voltage of the batteries, not how much power is left.
The actual voltage level varies depending upon the operation of the BHT, so the displayed level

also may vary.

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2.3 Wearing the Hand Strap

Wear the hand strap to prevent the BHT from being accidentally dropped during use.

2.3.1 Attaching the Hand Strap

Attach the hand strap to the BHT as shown below.

2.3.2 Holding the BHT

Wear the hand strap to your wrist and hold the BHT as shown below.

or

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SELECT MESSAGE

1:English
2:Japanese
3:Chinese
4:Taiwanese
5:Korean
6:Thai

2.4 Initial Setup (Setting the date, time, and
message language)

Turn ON the power after inserting the batteries into the BHT.
Note that the clock and message language are not set at the time of purchase. Therefore, it is necessary to make
those settings when turning ON the power for the first time.
When resetting the date and time, operate the BHT according to the following procedures.

1. Press the Power key ( ) to turn ON the BHT.

The screen right displays.

2. Enter the date and time using the numeric keys.

[Ex.] : August 31, 2010, 14:20

− Point − Enter the last two digits for the year, and enter the

time in 24-hour clock format.

3. Press the ENT key to set the date and time.

When the date and time are set, the screen on the right appears. Press the
numeric key corresponding to the desired message language.

“1: English”: Messages are displayed in English.
“2: Japanese”: Messages are displayed in Japanese.
“3: Chinese”: Messages are displayed in Simplified Chinese.
“4: Taiwanese”: Messages are displayed in Traditional Chinese.
“5: Korean”: Messages are displayed in Korean.
“6: Thai”: Messages are displayed in Thai.

4. Press the ENT key to update the message language setting.

When the message language is decided, the screen on the right appears.

− Point − All font files except a selected language font will be

deleted.
Font files can be downloaded from the Qbdirect

service (register for free membership).

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5. Press numeric key [1] or [2] and ENT key to select either of the following items.

1: Easy Pack Ad

Activates the easy operation application software.
For details, refer to the manual accompanying with the application.

2: Code scanning demo

A scanning demo commences.
The scanning demo is a program that allows barcodes to be read without a user program. Press the
trigger switch to enable barcode reading.
Refer to "Chapter 3 Basic Operation" – “3.1 Reading Barcodes” and read a barcode.

− Point − The easy operation application software “Easy Pack Ad for BHT-900” is activated by

selecting [1: Easy Pack Ad].

2.5 Easy Pack Ad for BHT-900

The BHT-900 is shipped with the simple job application [Easy Pack Ad for BHT-900] that was used with the BHT.

2.5.1 Features

[Easy Pack Ad for BHT-900] has the features listed below.

・[Easy Pack Ad for BHT-900] is prepared with the following jobs.

Collect : Enter multiple part numbers (Part No.) and the corresponding quantities (Qty.), and then save a

record of the data in the "JISSEKI.CSV" file.

1:1 Verify : Two sets of data are read in order, and then compared. If the two sets of data do not match, an

error is reported.

1:n Verify : A set of data is read and repeatedly compared to a master data file. If the data does not match

with the master data, an error is reported.

・When the BHT is directly connected to a PC using a USB cable, achievement files can be obtained in the desired

folder via drag-and-drop in Windows Explore. Refer to "5.3 USB Communication" for further details.

2.5.2 Activating the Application

1. Select “1: Easy Pack Ad” in step 4 of 2.4 and then press the ENT key.

The screen on the right appears.

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2. Press the SCAN key to activate the Easy Pack Ad for BHT-900.

The screen on the right appears.

− Point − When the M1 key is pressed, the Easy Pack Ad for BHT-900

is activated in the same manner as for the SCAN key. Note,
however, that the screen in step 1 is no longer displayed
after this point. To turn the power OFF, press the M2 key.

3. When information loading is complete, the screen on the right appears.

− Note − For information on how to use the “Easy Pack Ad for BHT-900”, first obtain the product from the

QBdirect service (

http://www.qbdirect.net/) and then check how to use the software.

2.6 Turning OFF the Power

You can turn OFF the BHT in one of the following three methods.

Methods Operation Data back-up timing
Normal power OFF Press the Power key ( ). 20 minutes after the power is turned

off
Turning the power OFF
after data back-up

Hold down the Power key ( ) for at
least 3 seconds.

At the power OFF

Auto power OFF The power turns OFF itself when the

BHT is not used for specified period of
time set at the user program.

20 minutes after the power is turned

off

2.6.1 Normal Power OFF

1. Press the Power key ( ).

The BHT turns OFF after the message on the screen given to the right
displays.

− Point − Do not remove the batteries while the message on the right

is displayed.
When the power is next turned ON, there are times when a

message “Contact your administrator. (XXXX)” displays
asking the user to contact the administrator.

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2.6.2 Turning the Power OFF after Data Back-up

1. Hold down the Power key ( ) for at least 3 seconds.

The message right displays and data back-up is commenced.
The power turns OFF itself when the back-up is complete.

− Point − The back-up process may take several tens of seconds

depending on the amount of data.

2.6.3 Auto Power OFF

The power turns OFF itself when the BHT is not used for the specified period of time set at the user
program.
This is set to 3 minutes at default when the BHT is shipped from the factory.
* Refer to “BHT-900 Programmer’s Manual” for details of auto power OFF.

2.6.4 If the BHT Is Shut Down Abnormally

If the BHT is shut down abnormally* and is left without a batteries or with discharged batteries inserted,
then unsaved data may be lost.
(* “Normally shut down” refers to “2.6 Turning OFF the Power.”)

1. The right screen will appear when you load the charged batteries

and turn the BHT on.

2. Then, “Testing” appears.

The screen on the right appears.
In some cases, it may take 20 to 30 seconds for the screen to appear.
When complete, the system starts.

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If Scandisk finds a broken file or files, the screen on the right appears.
(If any broken files exist, the screen on the right appears each time the
BHT starts.)

(Refer to “About “$$BRKLST.SYS” on the following page.)

After a few seconds with the screen displayed, the system starts.

Scandisk when the resume function is enabled

If Scandisk runs when the resume function is enabled, the screen given right may appear.

The BHT displays the screen for three seconds and then automatically runs the execution program from
the beginning.
(The screen may also appear when the calendar clock built in the BHT stops, even without running
Scandisk.)

− Note − The resume function is used to return the display to the status (screen) when the power was last

turned OFF when the power is next turned ON.
Resume function settings are made at the “SET SYSTEM” menu. Refer to “Chapter 4 System

Operation” – “4.5.6 System Environment Settings (SET SYSTEM Menu)” for further details.

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About “$$BRKLST.SYS”

If Scandisk finds an invalid file(s), it will automatically create the "$$BRKLST.SYS" file.
To check the contents of the file, upload the file in System Mode to the host computer. (Refer to “Chapter
4 System Operation” – “4.5.4 Uploading Files (UPLOAD MENU).”)

Contents of the “$$BRKLST.SYS” file

(1) File name
(2) Error factor + (Broken since the BHT has not been turned off normally)

* (Broken due to any other causes)

Records:

(3) Broken records 01000-01200 (Data in records numbered 1000 to 1200 is lost)

[Ex.]
SAMPLE1.DAT + 01000-01050
SAMPLE1.DAT + 01200-01250
SAMPLE1.DAT + 01600-01650
SAMPLE2.DAT * 00250-00275
SAMPLE3.DAT * 00100-00150

2.6.5 If Broken Files Are Found

If broken files are found, carry out either of the following operations.

• Delete those broken files.

• Download valid files having the same names as broken ones.

(Refer to “Chapter 4 System Operation” – “4.5.11 Deleting Program/Data Files (DELETE FILE MENU).”)
(Refer to “Chapter 4 System Operation” – “4.5.3 Downloading Files (DOWNLOAD MENU).")

If more than one sequence of records is broken in a
same file, they will be written into the subsequent
records in the "$$BRKLST.SYS."

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3.2 Numeric Data Entry ･･････････････････････････････････････････････26

3.3 Task Selection･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････26

3.4 Changing the Default Settings ･････････････････････････････････････27

3.4.1 Procedure

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3.5 Transmitting Data ････････････････････････････････････････････････29

3.5.1 IrDA communication

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3.5.2 Bluetooth® wireless communication

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3.5.3 USB Communication

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Chapter 3

Basic Operation

This chapter describes basic operations such as barcode reading, numeric data
entry and item selection using the BHT, basic changes to settings, and BHT data
transmission.

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3.1 Reading Barcodes

Follow the procedure below to read barcodes.

1. Turn the BHT power ON.

2. Press the trigger switch

The BHT emits light.

− Point − The trigger switch is assigned to

magic keys M3 and M4 and SCAN
key (M5) when shipped from the
factory.

3. Hold the BHT close to the barcode within the

reach of light.

When the BHT has read the barcode successfully,
the indicator LED will illuminate in blue.

− Point − The barcode reading method may

differ depending on the application.
Select the most appropriate option in
accordance in the User’s Manual.

− Note −  If required, clean dirty barcodes before reading.

 It may not be possible to perform reading in direct sunlight.
 If the barcode is on a curved surface, perform reading in the center of the light emission range.
 If the barcode reading window is pulled away from the barcode, the readable barcode range will

become narrower than that of the light emission.

Blue LED ON

Power ke

y

Light

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When unable to successfully read barcodes…

Cause Countermeasure

Specular
reflection

When the light is focused on the printed
surface of the barcode from directly above,
the BHT may not read the code due to
specular reflection.

Change the BHT reading angle and try again.

Distance from
barcode

Reading may be unsuccessful if the
barcode is wider than the barcode reading
window.

Move the BHT slowly toward or away from the barcode
and try again.

Barcode reading is possible from a maximum distance* of
32 cm.

* Under the following conditions:

- Ambient illuminance: 500 Lx. (fluorescent lamp)

- ITF conforming to the UPC Shipping Container Code

- PCS value: min. 0.9

- Narrow bar width: min. 1.0 mm

Barcode surface
curvature

The barcode may not be read if surface is
extremely curved.

Read the barcode at the center of the barcode reading
window.

Barcode surface
dirt

The barcode may not be read if its surface
is dirty.

Wipe the dirt from the barcode and try again.

Barcode reading
window dirt

The barcode may not be read if the
barcode reading window is dirty.

Blow any dust away with an airbrush, and then gently
wipe the reading window with a cotton swab or similar soft
object.

Direct sunlight,
ambient light

Barcode reading may be adversely
affected by direct sunlight or the
brightness of the surrounding light.

Read the barcode away from direct sunlight. Adjust the
brightness of the surrounding light when reading indoors.

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3.2 Numeric Data Entry

Enter numeric data such as product volume with the numeric keys and Enter (

) key.

If numeric data is entered incorrectly, use the Backspace/clear key (

) to delete the data and then reenter with

the numeric keys.

When Entering “120” Key Operation

Press numeric keys [1], [2], and [0] followed by the
Enter key.

3.3 Task Selection

If a selection item "such as “1: XXX 2: XXX” with numeric values displays, enter the values with the numeric entry
keys and then press the Enter key.

When Selecting Task 2: XXX Key Operation

Press numeric key [2] followed by the Enter key.

If a YES/NO selection screen such as “1: YES 2: NO” displays, press numeric key [1] to select “YES”, and [2] to select
“NO”.

When Selecting “1: YES” Key Operation

Press numeric key [1] followed by the Enter key.

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3.4 Changing the Default Settings

The following settings can be changed at the MENU screen.

Item Details Setting

VOLUME
(BUZZER VOLUME)

Used to set the volume of the buzzer that notifies the user
when barcode reading is complete.
The volume can be adjusted in 4 levels: Hi, Lo, Mid and
Mute.

Mute→Lo→Mid→Hi

VIBRATOR

Used to turn ON/OFF the vibrator that notifies the user
when barcode reading is complete.

ON, OFF

BACKLIGHT Used to turn ON/OFF the backlight. ON, OFF

POWER SAVE

Used to set the time until the LCD screen backlight is
dimmed when not in use in order to save power.

1-second units
(max. 30 seconds)

BRIGHTNESS
(BACKLIGHT ON)

Used to set the backlight brightness of the LCD screen.
The brightness can be adjusted in 6 levels.

Levels 0 to 5

3.4.1 Procedure

1. Hold down magic key M1 for at least 1 second.

The MENU screen displays.

2. Use the [▲] and [▼] cursor keys to select the item

to be changed.

The selected item is highlighted.

When the [▲] cursor key is pressed with the “VOLUME” selected or
when the [▼] cursor key is pressed with the “POWER SAVE” selected,
the next screen appears.

～

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3. Use the [◄] and [►] cursor keys to select

the setting.

4. Press any of the following keys to exit

the settings screen.

・ M1 key long press
・ Backspace/clear key long press
・ Enter key

～

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3.5 Transmitting Data

Three methods for transmitting data which the BHT collects to the host computer are possible; via IrDA, Bluetooth

®

, or
USB.
When performing data communication between BHT units, use the IrDA communication.
The data transmission method and BHT setting method will differ depending on the system used, and therefore the
system administrator should be contacted for details of operation.

Request

Data gathered by the BHT should be promptly uploaded to the host computer.

USB communication

CU-901
CU-921
CU-911

Host computer

Bluetooth® compatible device

Bluetooth® wireless

communication

CU-901 : RS232C
CU-921 : USB
CU-911 : Ethernet

Ethernet

IrDA communication

IrDA communication

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3.5.1 IrDA communication

 When performing data communication between BHT units

Point the BHT IrDA communication ports toward each other and perform communication.

Request

• Make sure that the light path between the BHT and any target stations is not obstructed.

• Perform communication within the effective IrDA emission range (15 cm).

• Do not operate remote control units for televisions and so forth in the vicinity of IrDA communication.

This may result in communication failure.

• Perform communication in locations where the BHT units will not be exposed to light interference from

sources such as intense ambient lighting (inverter-driven fluorescent lighting, in particular) or direct

sunlight. This may result in communication failure.

 When performing data communication with the host computer

If the host computer is not equipped with an IrDA communication port, place the BHT on the
communication unit (CU-901, CU-921 or CU-911) and transmit data.
In case of using the CU-901 or CU-921, the BHT-BASIC 4.0 Development Pack (Option) and BHT-BASIC

4.0 Transfer Utility (Option) software is required.
In case of using the CU-911, FTP communication environment is required.

IrDA communication

CU-901: RS232C
CU-911: Ethernet
CU-921: USB

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3.5.2 Bluetooth® wireless communication

Via Bluetooth®, wireless communication is possible with other Bluetooth® compatible devices.

Request

• Pointing the BHT in the direction of the other device sometimes improves communications over the link.

• Communication may not be possible at the following locations.

1. In the vicinity of devices operating on the same 2.4 GHz waveband as the BHT such as microwave
ovens, industrial heating equipment, or high-frequency medical equipment.

2. In the vicinity of computers or household appliances such as refrigerators that emit electromagnetic
noise.

3. In the vicinity of metallic objects, in places with high levels of metallic dust, in rooms surrounded by
metal walls (metallic influence), or places where the BHT may be subject to strong impact.

Bluetooth® -enabled computer

Bluetooth® -enabled printers

Bluetooth® wireless
communication

Bluetooth® wireless
communication

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3.5.3 USB Communication

Request

• Use a USB2.0 compatible mini-B cable, sold separately.

• Connect the BHT to the USB port on the main body of the host computer.

• If a connection is made via the hub, proper communication may not occur.

• Do not unplug and plug in the USB cable repeatedly in a short period of time. Doing so may result in the

host computer being locked.

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4.1.1 Selecting the Memory Area to be Initialized

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4.1.2 Selecting the Message Version
(English/Japanese/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Thai)

･･････ 37

4.1.3 Confirming the Memory Area Selected for Initialization

･････････････････ 37

4.1.4 Performing System Initialization

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4.2 Updating the System ･････････････････････････････････････････････39

4.2.1 Updating the BHT System

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4.2.2 CU-911 System Update

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4.3 Executing User Programs ･････････････････････････････････････････41

4.3.1 Executing from the SYSTEM MENU “EXECUTE PROGRAM”･･････････ 41

4.3.2 Automatically Executing the Program Set at the SYSTEM MENU
when Turning the Power ON

･････････････････････････････････････････････ 41

4.3.3 Executing the First Registered Program by Turning the Power ON
(BHT System Directory Management Program Function)

････････････････････ 41

4.3.4 Executing by Wake-up

･････････････････････････････････････････････ 43

4.3.5 Executing by Remote Wake-up

･････････････････････････････････････ 43

4.3.6 Executing the Auto-start Execution Program from the Point of Start-up

･･･ 43

4.4 System Mode ･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････44

4.4.1 Starting Up System Mode

･･････････････････････････････････････････ 44

4.4.2 System Mode Basic Operation

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4.4.3 SYSTEM MENU Configuration

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4.5 SYSTEM MENU ･････････････････････････････････････････････････50

4.5.1 Executing Setup (“SETUP” menu)

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4.5.2 Executing User Programs (EXECUTE PROGRAM Menu)

･･････････････ 54

4.5.3 Downloading Files (DOWNLOAD Menu)

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4.5.4 Uploading Files (UPLOAD Menu)

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4.5.5 Copying Files between 2 BHT Units

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4.5.6 System Environment Settings (SET SYSTEM Menu)

･･････････････････ 63

4.5.7 BHT Operation Test (TEST Menu)

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4.5.8 System Information (SYSTEM INFORMATION Menu)

･･･････････････ 120

4.5.9 Downloading/Uploading Files by FTP (FTP MENU)

･････････････････ 123

4.5.10 Bluetooth® Wireless Communication Settings (“DEVICE” menu)

･････ 129

4.5.11 USB Communication settings (“DEVICE” MENU)

･･････････････････ 144

4.5.12 Deleting Program/Data Files (DELETE FILE Menu)

････････････････ 148

4.5.13 Deleting Font Files (DELETE FILE Menu)

･････････････････････････ 149

4.5.14 Downloading/Uploading the BHT System Parameter File
(SYSTEM PARAMETER Menu)

･･･････････････････････････････････････ 151

4.5.15 Setting the Remote Wake-up (SET REMOTE WAKEUP Menu)

･･････ 154

4.5.16 Downloading/Uploading the System Message File
(SYSTEM MESSAGE Menu)

･････････････････････････････････････････ 155

Chapter 4

System Operation

This chapter describes how to initialize and update the system, start up a use

r

program, and operate System Mode.

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4.5.17 Updating the System (MODIFY MENU)

･･･････････････････････････ 158

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4.1 Initializing the BHT System

By initializing the system, program files and data files downloaded to the BHT user area are deleted, and system
settings are returned to the default status when shipped from the factory.
The system must be initialized when:

● Deleting all program files and data files downloaded to the BHT user area (Font files are also deleted by
selecting the area subject to initialization.)

● The following message displays on the screen when the BHT is turned on.

− Point − By initializing the system, all files in the user area are deleted, and therefore all files that need to be

backed up should be uploaded to the host computer and so on beforehand.
Refer to section “4.5.3 Uploading Files (UPLOAD Menu)” for details of uploading.

The initialization procedure is described on the following pages.
Perform operation in accordance with the procedure for each item.

■ Selecting the Memory Area to be Initialized
↓

■ Selecting the Message Version
(English/Japanese/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Thai)

↓

■ Confirming the Memory Area to be Selected for Initialization

↓

■ Performing System Initialization

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4.1.1

Selecting the Memory Area to be Initialized

1. Press the Power key (

) while holding down the SF, M1 and [0] keys together.

2. Select the memory area to be initialized.

(1) To exempt font files from deletion

Ensure that “1: USER AREA EXCEPT FONTS” is selected and press the
ENT key.
The screen changes to the “4.1.2 Selecting the Message Version (English
/Japanese/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Thai)”.

(2) To delete font files

Press the [2] key to select “2: WHOLE USER AREA”, and press the ENT key.
The screen changes to the “4.1.2 Selecting the Message Version (English/Japanese/Simplified
Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Thai)”.

“1: USER AREA EXCEPT FONTS”

The user area is initialized without deleting file fonts.

“2: WHOLE USER AREA”

The entire user area is initialized and therefore file fonts are also deleted.

− Point − If a “Contact your administrator. (XXXX)” message displays when the BHT power is ON,

select “2: WHOLE USER AREA”.

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SELECT MESSAGE

1:English
2:Japanese
3:Chinese
4:Taiwanese
5:Korean
6:Thai

4.1.2

Selecting the Message Version (English/Japanese/Simplified
Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Thai)

1. When the screen displays as shown on the right, select the message

display language with the numeric keys.

“1: English”: Messages are displayed in English.
“2: Japanese”: Messages are displayed in Japanese.
“3: Chinese”: Messages are displayed in Simplified Chinese.
“4: Taiwanese”: Messages are displayed in Traditional Chinese.
“5: Korean”: Messages are displayed in Korean.
“6: Thai”: Messages are displayed in Thai.

2. Press the ENT key.

Proceed to the operation at section “4.1.3 Confirming the Memory Area Selected for Initialization”.

4.1.3

Confirming the Memory Area Selected for Initialization

(1) To exempt font files from deletion

When the screen displays as shown on the right, select the item
and press the ENT key.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the screen to select the area
for initialization.

“1: Yes”:

The system will be initialized without deleting font files.

“2: No”:

Cancels system initialization and turns the BHT power OFF.

(2) To delete font files

When the screen displays as shown on the right, select the item
and press the ENT key.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the screen to select the area
for initialization.

“1: Yes”:

The system will be initialized, and all files in the user area, including
font files, will be deleted.

“2: No”:

Cancels system initialization and turns the BHT power OFF.

− Note − Font files can be downloaded from the web site (http://www.qbdirect.net/).

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4.1.4

Performing System Initialization

1. The screen displays as shown on the right during system

initialization.

2. Upon completion of system initialization, the BHT displays the

screen on the right for a second and then turns OFF automatically.

− Point −  Never turn OFF the BHT power during system initialization. Turning the power OFF too

early will interrupt the process, requiring initialization to be performed again.

 If a “Contact your administrator. Note the error number. (XXXX)” message displays even

although initialization has been completed, initialize the BHT again.

 Following initialization, all programs and data files stored in the target memory area will be

lost. Download them again if necessary. (Refer to section “4.5.3 Downloading Files
(DOWNLOAD Menu)” for details of downloading.)

 Always set the calendar clock and the message language following initialization. (Refer to

“Chapter 2 BHT Preparation” – “2.4 Initial Setup”.)

 Initialization will restore the display contrast level, communication conditions and othe

r

settings to their default values when shipped from the factory, and therefore they should
be edited if necessary.

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4.2 Updating the System

4.2.1

Updating the BHT System

The BHT system update procedure is as follows.

BHT System Update File Download
↓
BHT System Update

 BHT System Update File Download

Refer to sections “4.5.3 Downloading Files (DOWNLOAD Menu)” and “4.5.9 Downloading/Uploading Files
by FTP (FTP MENU)”, and download the BHT system update file to the BHT.

− Note − The BHT system update file can be downloaded from the following Web site.

http://www.qbdirect.net/

 BHT System Update

Refer to section “4.5.16 Updating the System (MODIFY MENU)” and update the BHT system.

− Important − In order to prevent the battery running low during the system update process, perform the

system update with the batteries sufficiently charged, with the batteries charging via a USB
cable, or with the BHT placed in the CU-900 Series. During system update, the power will
not turn OFF even if the Power key (

) is pressed. Wait until the system update process is

complete before operating the BHT.

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4.2.2

CU-911 System Update

The CU-911 system update procedure is as follows.

CU-911 System Update File Download
↓
CU-911 System Update

 CU-911 System Update File Download

Refer to sections “4.5.3 Downloading Files (DOWNLOAD Menu)” and “4.5.9 Downloading/Uploading Files
by FTP (FTP MENU)”, and download the CU-911 system update file to the BHT.
Download the CU-911 system update file as a data file with field length of 64 bytes.

− Important − If the Transfer Utility is used to download in BHT protocol, select the “Perform binary file

transfer (F)” check box at the Transfer Utility Options screen and then download.

− Note − The CU-911 system update file can be downloaded from the following Web site.

http://www.qbdirect.net/

 CU-911 System Update

Refer to section “4.5.16 Updating the System (MODIFY MENU)” and update the CU-911 system.
The CU-911 LED flashes during CU-911 system update.

− Important − Never remove the BHT from the CU-911 or turn the BHT power OFF during the system

update process.
If the BHT is removed from the CU-911 or the BHT power is turned OFF during system

update, a system update error will occur, and the CU-911 will wait for the update to be
retried.

In such a case, either perform the CU-911 system update again, or reboot the CU-911.

− Point − If the CU-911 power is turned OFF during the system update, when the power is next turned

ON, either the system prior to updating or system after updating will run.
The system running can be verified at the CU-911 System Information display.

(Refer to section “4.5.8 System Information (SYSTEM INFORMATION Menu)” for details.)

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4.3 Executing User Programs

User programs (application programs) can be executed using the following methods.
Select the most appropriate method to meet the objective.

4.3.1

Executing from the SYSTEM MENU “EXECUTE PROGRAM”

Select the program to be executed at the SYSTEM MENU “EXECUTE PROGRAM” menu.
In such a case, the selected program will always be executed from the start.
Refer to section “4.5.2 Executing User Programs (EXECUTE PROGRAM Menu)” for details.

4.3.2

Automatically Executing the Program Set at the SYSTEM MENU
when Turning the Power ON

Select the program to be executed at the SYSTEM MENU “EXECUTE PROGRAM” menu, and then turn
the BHT power OFF. The selected program will executed automatically the next time the BHT power is
turned ON.
If the resume function has been set, the BHT will resume from the position in the program that was
stopped when the BHT power was last turned OFF.
Refer to section “4.5.6 [1] Setting the auto-start execution program” for details.

4.3.3

Executing the First Registered Program by Turning the Power ON
(BHT System Directory Management Program Function)

If no program has been selected at the SYSTEM MENU “EXECUTE PROGRAM” menu and the BHT
power turned ON, control will switch to the directory management program, and the first of the programs
(.PD4) registered in the BHT will executed.
If the resume function has been set, the BHT will resume from the position in the program that was
stopped when the BHT power was last turned OFF.

If downloading multiple programs after system initialization, programs are registered in the system in the
order in which they are downloaded, and therefore ensure that the program to be executed is the first
program downloaded.

If a program is later downloaded for purpose of upgrading the version, use the same program name. The
order in which programs are registered in the system will not change, and therefore the same program will
be executed even after upgrading the version. (*)

* The system directory management program also manages files with other extensions simultaneously. If

the top file from the first registered program is deleted and a new program is downloaded, the new
program will be registered in the position vacated by the deleted file and therefore caution is advised. It
is recommended that the program to be execute after turning on the BHT power is first downloaded
following system initialization.

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Several directory management program examples are given below.
The names of the files used in these examples are as follows.

MAIN.PD4 : Program to be executed by pressing the Power key (

) only
SUBMAIN.PD4 : Program chained from MAIN.PD4 using the BHT-BASIC CHAIN statement
USER.PD4 : New program
AAAAAAAA.DAT : Data file 1 used at the user program
BBBBBBBB.DAT : Data file 2 used at the user program

 (Example 1) When downloading the MAIN.PD4 and SUBMAIN.PD4 upgrade version

In the above case, the registration order does not change and therefore MAIN.PD4 starts up by pressing
the Power key (

).

 (Example 2) When newly downloading USER.PD4 after deleting BBBBBBBB.DAT

In the above case, USER.PD4 is registered after BBBBBBBB.DAT, and therefore USER.PD4 will be the
first registered program. Press the Power key (

) to start up USER.PD4.

AAAAAAAA.DAT

BBBBBBBB.DAT

MAIN.PD4

SUBMAIN.PD4

:
:
:

Directory info

• MAIN.PD4
(Upgrade ver.)

• SUBMAIN.PD4
(Upgrade ver.)

DOWNLOAD

AAAAAAAA.DAT

BBBBBBBB.DAT

MAIN.PD4

SUBMAIN.PD4

:
:
:

Directory info

AAAAAAAA.DAT

BBBBBBBB.DAT

MAIN.PD4

SUBMAIN.PD4

:
:

Directory info

USER.PD4

DOWNLOAD

AAAAAAAA.DAT

USER.PD4

MAIN.PD4

SUBMAIN.PD4

:
:

Directory info

DELETE

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 (Example 3) Recommended download method

After system initialization, first download the program to be executed simply by pressing the Power key
(

). In this case, this program is always registered at the beginning of the system directory

management unless the program has been deleted and another file downloaded.

4.3.4

Executing by Wake-up

By specifying the wake-up time at the user program, the BHT can be started up at the wake-up time and a
program executed.
If an auto-start execution program has been selected at the System Mode “4.5.6 [1] Setting the auto-start
execution program”, the selected program will be executed.
If no auto-start execution program has been selected, the first registered program from among the
programs (.PD4) registered in the BHT will be executed.
Refer to the “BHT-BASIC Programmer’s Manual” for details.

4.3.5

Executing by Remote Wake-up

If remote wake-up is enabled, the BHT can be started up by receiving a control command from the host
computer. If a fixed file called “BHTRMT.PD4” exists in the BHT at this time, BHTRMT.PD4 will be
executed.
In other words, it is possible to execute the desired program by chaining from BHTRMT.PD4 using a
BHT-BASIC CHAIN statement.
Refer to “4.5.14 Setting the Remote Wake-up (SET REMOTE WAKEUP Menu)” and the “BHT-BASIC
Programmer’s Manual” for details.

4.3.6

Executing the Auto-start Execution Program from the Point of
Start-up

When the Enter key is pressed to turn ON the power, the auto-start execution program can run from the
point of start-up. It is useful, for instance, to restart the operation program from the point of start-up if
communication (e.g., wireless communication) does not occur as expected.

:
:
:

Directory info

(1) MAIN.PD4
(2) SUBMAIN.PD4
(3) AAAAAAAA.DAT
(4) BBBBBBBB.DAT

Download in
the order (1),
(2), (3), (4).

AAAAAAAA.DAT

BBBBBBBB.DAT

MAIN.PD4

SUBMAIN.PD4

:
:
:

Directory info

<Status following system initialization>

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4.4 System Mode

By starting up the BHT in System Mode and selecting each menu, the following operations can be performed
individually.

● Executing setup

● Executing user programs

● File download/upload

● System environment settings

● BHT operation test

● System information display

● Downloading/uploading files by FTP

● Bluetooth

®

communication settings

● USB communication settings

● File deletion

● Font file deletion

● System settings parameter file download/upload

● Remote wake-up setting

● System message file download/upload

● System update

Refer to each item at the “4.5 SYSTEM MENU” for details of the above operations.

4.4.1

Starting Up System Mode

Use the following procedure to start up System Mode.

1. Press the Power key ( ) while holding down the SF and [1]

keys.

System Mode starts up and the SYSTEM MENU (screen on right)
displays.

Select and display each menu from the SYSTEM MENU and perform
each operation.

Hold down the SF key and press the appropriate numeric key to display items not displayed at the
SYSTEM MENU.
Refer to “4.4.3 SYSTEM MENU Configuration” for details.

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4.4.2

System Mode Basic Operation

Menu Selection and Display

Use the following procedure to select and display each menu.

1. Press the numeric key

corresponding to the menu to
be selected.
Alternatively, press the cursor
keys ([▲] [▼]) to select the
menu.

The selected menu item will be
highlighted.
“SETUP” will be highlighted when
the System Mode is started.

2. Press the ENT key.

The selected item is set and the
next screen displays.
Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the previous screen.
The selected item will be highlighted when returning to the previous screen.

3. Repeat the above operation to display the target menu.

 Operation example

ENT key

BS/C key

Select [4: SET SYSTEM] with
the [4] or [▲]/[▼] keys.

Select [2: DISPLAY] with the
[2] or [▲]/[▼] keys.

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Setting Value Selection

Use the following procedure to select setting values.

1. Press the numeric key corresponding to the item to be

selected.
Alternatively, press the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) to select
the item.

The selected item will be highlighted.

2. Select the setting value with the cursor keys ([◄] [►]).

3. Press the ENT key.

The selected setting value will be set.

 Operation example

Select the setting item with
the [2] key or [▲]/[▼] keys.

ENT key

Select the setting value with
the cursor keys ([◄] [►]).

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4.4.3

SYSTEM MENU Configuration

Menu Configuration for Items Displayed at the SYSTEM MENU Screen

Select the item with the numeric keys or cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) and press the ENT key.

SYSTEM MENU

SETUP menu

Refer to section “4.5.1 Executing Setup (“SETUP” menu)”.

Downloading

Refer to section “4.5.3 Downloading Files”.

Testing

Refer to section “4.5.7 BHT Operation Test”.

[0] and ENT keys

[2] and ENT keys

[5] and ENT keys

Executing Programs

Refer to section “4.5.2 Executing User Programs”.

[1] and ENT keys

Uploading

Refer to section “4.5.4 Uploading Files”.

[3] and ENT keys

[4] and ENT keys

System Environment Setting

Refer to section “4.5.6 System Environment Settings”.

[6] and ENT keys

System Information Display

Refer to section “4.5.8 System Information”.

BS/C key

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Downloading/Uploading by FTP

Refer to section “4.5.9 Downloading/Uploading Files by
FTP”.

[7] and ENT keys

[8] and ENT keys

DEVICE Menu

Refer to section “4.5.10 Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Communication Settings”.
Refer to section “4.5.11 USB Communication Settings”.

BS/C key

DEVICE MENU

1:BLUETOOTH
2:USB

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Menu Configuration for Items Not Displayed at the SYSTEM MENU Screen

Press the corresponding numeric key while holding down the SF key.

SYSTEM MENU

Downloading/Uploading the BHT System Paramete

r

File

Refer to section “4.5.13 Downloading/Uploading the BH

T

System Parameter File”.

Updating the System

Refer to section “4.5.16 Updating the System”.

Setting Remote Wake-up

Refer to section “4.5.14 Setting Remote Wake-up”.

Downloading/Uploading the System Message File

Refer to section “4.5.15 Downloading/Uploading System
the Message File”.

Deleting Font Files

Refer to section “4.5.12 Deleting Font Files”.

[0] with SF

held down

BS/C key

[2] with SF

held down

[3] with SF

held down

[4] with SF

held down

[6] with SF

held down

Dot [.] with SF

held down

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4.5 SYSTEM MENU

4.5.1

Executing Setup (“SETUP” menu)

The BHT setup can be effectively executed using the BHT Setting and clone functions.
This section explains the setup with the clone function using the two BHTs. Use the following procedure to
setup the BHT.

1. Select “0: SETUP” at the SYSTEM MENU and then press the

ENT key.

The screen on the right appears.

“1: CLONE”:

Creates a BHT clone (duplicate) using the two BHTs.
The clone function is similar to the conventional HT-HT Copy
function. Differences between them are explained below.

Function Clone HT-HT Copy

OS Copy Available Not Available

Overwrite copy

(The file in the receiving device is overwritten
by the file in the transmitting device.)

Available Available

File Copy

Clone

(Files in both receiving and transmitting
devices are identical.) [Default]

Available Not Available

General system setting values
(excluding the items below)

Available Available

OS Setting Values
Copy

• IP characteristic value (only when “0.0.0.0”)

• Subnet mask

• Default gateway

• BHT-Ir protocol communication ID

• Clone authentication key

Available Not Available

Progress Display

Displayed for Each

Item

File Forwarding

Progression Only

Display

History (usage history) Available Not Available

Target clone selection (OS) Available Not Available

Post-function execution operations
(reboot designation, etc.)

Designations

Available

No Designations

Available

Copy mode (overwrite/clone) Available Not Available

Setting Values

Clone authentication key (*1) Available Not Available

Operational
Environment

Communication settings

Fixed

(IrDA: 460800)

Optional

(*1): The setting of the clone authentication key allows the clone function to be passworded.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SYSTEM MENU.

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2. Execute the master-side setup.

Setup is performed with the BHT Setting and other SYSTEM MENU functions.

3. Perform the settings for the master-side clone using “2: CLONE” and “3: OPTION” from the

SETUP menu.

Use the option menu to perform settings such as the clone number and authentication key.

The option menu contains the following items.

Item Setting Content Default Remarks

1: CLONE NO.

Clone number

1 to 6-digit numeric values “0”

Specifies whether or not a “0” is placed at
the beginning of a number so that not only
sequential numbers can be used, but
dates as well.

e.g.,: The function differentiates between

“1” and “000001”.

2: SOFTWAVE TO
CLONE

Software to clone

OS YES

There are also OS settings and additional
files. These are always cloned.

0 to 16 one-byte
alphanumeric characters
to be used
(Entry possible in ALP
mode)

3: AUTH KEY

Clone authentication
key

Not in use

Not in use

Clone menu 4: SLAVE ACTION

Post-slave completion
operation

BHT reboot

Clone menu

BHT reboot: Restarts the BHT and then
activates the application.

Clone mode

Makes the save-side file
structure identical to the
master-side structure.

5: FILE COPY MODE

Clone mode

HT-HT copy mode

Leaves the slave-side
files.

Clone mode

4. Select “1: MASTER” from the master-side CLONE MENU.

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5. Select “2: SLAVE” from the slave-side CLONE MENU.

Master Side Slave Side

6. Align the BHTs as shown below and then press ENT key on the transmitting device.

The status of the data transmission progress is displayed as shown on the screens below.

• “v”: Data transmission is complete.

• “∗”: When flashing, data transmission is in progress.

Master Side

→

Slave Side

→

Master BHT Slave BHT

(to be tested)

Data

Max. 15 cm

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When communication is complete, the CLONE MENU (screen 1) reappears.

In the event of a communication error, screen 2 appears.

Screen 1: Error occurrence Screen 2: Error/Correctly completed

List of possible errors when cloning

Processing

Phase

Outline Displayed Message Detail Operations followed by an error

BHT models are different.

Different model on
master side (slave side).

Continue?

Different model on
master side (slave side).

Continue?

When screen 1 appears, select
YES/NO.

Y: Processing continues. (the

OS and OS settings will not
be copied.)

N: Processing is suspended.

OS update is not possible
(when the HT-HT copy
mode designation and
initialization are required).

OS cannot be updated.

Cloning will be stopped.

OS cannot be updated.

Cloning will be stopped.

Number of files are
exceeded.

Too many files.

Cloning will be stopped.

Too many files.

Cloning will be stopped.

Immediately
After Clone Start

Memory capacity is
exceeded.

Insufficient memory on
slave side.

Cloning will be stopped.

Insufficient memory on
slave side.

Cloning will be stopped.

Screen 2 appears; processing
is suspended.

When Clone is
Complete

OS setting is not possible
(No items/Outside value
range).

Some items could not be
set on slave side. (N
items)

Some items could not be
set on slave side. (N
items)

Out of memory Out of memory

File mismatch File mismatch

Too many files Too many files

File error File error

Program file error Program file error

During
Communication

Communication error

Communication error Communication error

Screen 2 appears; processing
is complete.

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4.5.2

Executing User Programs (EXECUTE PROGRAM Menu)

Individually select and execute user programs downloaded to the BHT.
Use the following procedure to execute user programs.

1. Select “1: EXECUTE PROGRAM” at the SYSTEM MENU and

then press the ENT key.

The screen displays as shown on the right.
Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SYSTEM MENU.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) to select the target program.

The selected program will be highlighted.
Use the [▼] key to scroll down when more than 9 programs have been
downloaded to the user area.

The screen on the right shows an example in which 14 programs have
been downloaded.

3. When the target program is highlighted, press the ENT key.

The selected program will be executed.

The screen displays as shown on the right when no program files exist in
the user area.
Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SYSTEM MENU.

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4.5.3

Downloading Files (DOWNLOAD Menu)

Download files to the BHT user area from other devices such as the host computer.

− Point −  If a file with the same name as one already used in the user area of the target memory in

the BHT is downloaded, the newly downloaded file replaces the old one.

 If an auto-start execution program has not been specified (See 4.5.6 [1] Setting the

auto-start execution program), the directory management program will execute the first
managed program from among the programs (.PD4) downloaded to the BHT when the
BHT power is turned ON. (Program displayed at the top of the “EXECUTE PROGRAM”
menu). Take this into account when determining the file download order.
Refer to “4.3 Executing User Programs” for details.

− Note − Downloading files by MTP via a USB communication

port is also available.
Refer to “5.3.2 MTP Communication”

Use the following procedure to download files.

1. Select “2: DOWNLOAD” at the SYSTEM MENU and then press

the ENT key.

The screen displays as shown on the right.

“1: FILE”:

Select to download a specific file.

“2: HT<-->HT COPY”:

Select to download a file from another BHT.
Refer to “4.5.5 Copying Files between 2 BHT Units” for details.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SYSTEM MENU.

The current communication settings display at the bottom of the screen.

Communication protocol type Ymodem

BHT-Ir
BHTp

Ymodem protocol
BHT-Ir protocol
BHT protocol

Interface used Opt

Con

Infrared interface
USB interface

Transmit speed 9600 to 460800 Transmission speed corresponding to each protocol

Refer to “4.5.6 [5] Setting the communication environment (SET SYSTEM Menu)” for details of
communication environment settings.

Communication protocol type

Interface used

Transmit speed

- MTP -

Termination Key:

[BS/C] or [C]

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2. Select either “1: FILE” or “2: HT<-->HT COPY” and press the ENT

key.

The screen displays as shown on the right indicating that the BHT is
waiting for the file to be downloaded.

The screen displays as shown on the right only when “1: FILE” is selected.
If “2: HT<-->HT COPY” is selected, “HT<-->HT” displays in the center of
the second row of the screen.

3. By executing the BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility or similar program,

the screen displays as shown on the right and file downloading is
commenced.

(Refer to the “BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility User’s Guide.”)

4. The screen displays as shown on the right during downloading.

The screen displays as shown on the right indicating the file name and the
number of received records/the total number of records.
(When using the Ymodem protocol, the received file size/the total file size
(units: KB) displays.)

Press the Backspace/clear key to abort the download process and return
to the DOWNLOAD menu.

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5. When downloading is complete, the beeper sounds once and the

screen displays as shown on the right.

When the number of received records equals the total number of records,
downloading is complete.
(When using the Ymodem protocol, the received file size equals the total
file size.)

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the DOWNLOAD menu.
With this screen displayed on the BHT, downloading another new file from the host computer allows the
BHT to begin receiving.
(Refer to the “BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility User’s Guide.”)

If “2: HT<-->HT COPY” is selected, repeat the above operation until all files are downloaded.

If an error message (screen below) displays during downloading, refer to “Chapter 7 Error Messages”.

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4.5.4

Uploading Files (UPLOAD Menu)

Upload files stored in the BHT user area to another device.
Use the following procedure to upload files.

− Note − Uploading files by MTP via a USB communication port is

also available.
Refer to “5.3.2 MTP Communication”

1. Select “3: UPLOAD” at the SYSTEM MENU and then press the

ENT key.

The screen display as shown on the right.

“1: ONE FILE”:

Select to upload a specific file.

“2: ALL FILES”:

Select to upload all files, excluding font files.

“3: HT<-->HT COPY”:

Select to upload a file to another BHT.
Refer to “4.5.5 Copying Files between 2 BHT Units” for details.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SYSTEM MENU.

The current communication settings display at the bottom of the screen.

Communication protocol type Ymodem

BHT-Ir
BHTp

Ymodem protocol
BHT-Ir protocol
BHT protocol

Interface used Opt

Con

Infrared interface
USB interface

Transmit speed 9600 to 460800 Transmission speed corresponding to each protocol

Refer to “4.5.6 System Environment Settings (SET SYSTEM Menu)” for details of communication
environment settings.

− Point − If BHT protocol or BHT-Ir protocol is selected for the communication protocol, BHT-BASIC 4.0*

specification files will not display at the file selection screen, and therefore cannot be
downloaded.
(*Applications with extension “.PD4”, extension libraries with extension “.FN4”, and data files
that have any of the following structures: the number of fields is 17 or more, the total of the
number of fields and each field length is 255 or more, and the number of records is 32768 o

r

more)

Communication protocol type

Interface used

Transmit speed

- MTP -

Termination Key:

[BS/C] or [C]

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2. Select “1: FILE”, “2: ALL FILES” or “3: HT<-->HT COPY” and press the ENT key.

When “1: FILE” is selected:

The screen displays as shown on the right. Select the file to be uploaded
and press the ENT key.
Next, proceed to step 3.

When “2: ALL FILES” or “3: HT<-->HT COPY” is selected:

Proceed to step 3.

The screen displays as shown on the right if no files that can be uploaded
exist in the user area.
Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the UPLOAD menu.

3. The screen displays as shown on the right indicating that the BHT

is waiting for the file to be uploaded.

The screen displays as shown on the right only when “1: FILE” is selected.
If “2: ALL FILES” is selected, “ALL” displays in the center of the second
row of the screen.
If “3: HT<-->HT COPY” is selected, “HT<-->HT” displays in the center of
the second row of the screen.

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4. By executing the BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility or similar

program, the screen displays as shown on the right and file
uploading is commenced.

(Refer to the “BHT-BASIC4.0 Transfer Utility User’s Guide.”)

5. The screen displays as shown on the right during uploading.

The screen displays as shown on the right indicating the file name and the
number of sent records/the total number of records.
(When using the Ymodem protocol, the sent file size/the total file size
(units: KB) displays.)

Press the Backspace/clear key to abort the download process and return
to the UPLOAD menu.

6. When uploading is complete, the beeper sounds once and the

screen displays as shown on the right.

When the number of sent records equals the total number of records,
downloading is complete.
(When using the Ymodem protocol, the sent file size equals the total file
size.)

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the UPLOAD menu.

If “2: ALL FILES” or “3: HT<-->HT COPY” is selected, repeat the above operation until all files are
uploaded.

If an error message displays during uploading, refer to “Chapter 7 Error Messages”.

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4.5.5

Copying Files between 2 BHT Units

Copy “all files (excluding font files)”, “setting data”, and the “date and time” stored in the BHT user area to
another BHT.
Use the following procedure to copy files between 2 BHT units.

1. Set the same interface at both BHT units.

An IrDA communication (Optical) interface is used.
The default interface is set to infrared communication (Optical).

2. Set “COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL OPTION” → “FIELD SPACE” (space at the end of the

field) to “Ignore” at both BHT units.

The default setting is “Ignore”.
Refer to “4.5.6 [5] System Environment Settings (SET SYSTEM Menu)” when changing the interface.

3. Place the IrDA communication ports of the BHTs face-to-face.

4. Select “2: DOWNLOAD” → “2: HT<-->HT COPY” at the SYSTEM MENU of the BHT that is

downloading to await downloading.

Refer to “4.5.3 Downloading Files (DOWNLOAD Menu)” for details.
When copying only the system parameter file, use the SYSTEM PARAMETER transfer menu. Refer to
“4.5.13 Downloading/Uploading the BHT System Parameter File (SYSTEM PARAMETER Menu)” for
details.

5. Select “3: UPLOAD” → “3: HT<-->HT COPY” at the SYSTEM MENU of the BHT that is

uploading to await uploading.

Refer to the “4.5.4 Uploading Files (UPLOAD Menu)” for details.
When copying only the system parameter file, use the SYSTEM PARAMETER transfer menu. Refer to
“4.5.13 Downloading/Uploading the BHT System Parameter File (SYSTEM PARAMETER Menu)” for
details.

6. Preparation at both BHT units is now complete and file copying will be commenced.

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 Setting data which are copied between the BHT units

The following setting data of the system mode are copied when copying between the BHT units.

● Display settings

● Buzzer and vibrator settings

● Barcode settings

● Communication parameter settings

● Infrared light interface settings

● Key settings

● Other settings

● Remote wakeup settings

● TCP/IP settings

● LAN CU settings

● Clone settings

● Bluetooth

®

settings

● FTP settings

● USB settings

● Time and date settings

Note, however, that device unique information and security-related setting data are not copied.

● Self IP address

● Subnet mask

● Default gateway

● BHT-Ir protocol communication ID

● License

● Clone authentication key

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4.5.6

System Environment Settings (SET SYSTEM Menu)

Use the following procedure to set the system environment.

1. Select “4: SET SYSTEM” at the SYSTEM MENU and then press

the ENT key.

The SET SYSTEM menu screen displays as shown on the right.

SET SYSTEM 1/2 menu
“1: EXECUTE PROGRAM”:

Sets the auto-start execution program to be executed when the power
is turned ON.

“2: DISPLAY”:

Sets the message version (English/Japanese/ Simplified Chinese
/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Thai).

“3: DATE/TIME”:

Sets the calendar clock (date and time).

“4: BARCODE”:

Sets the barcode reading conditions (black/white inverted barcode
reading function and decode level) and minimum number of barcode
digits to be read (ITF, STF, Codabar).

“5: COMMUNICATION”:

Sets the communication environment (interface port and communication parameters).

“6: KEY”:

Defines the functions of the shift key and magic keys.

“7: TCP/IP”:

Displays the setting menu for TCP/IP, FTP and DHCP.

SET SYSTEM 2/2 menu
“1: EXEC PROG OPT”:

Sets the user program execution option.

“2: DRIVE TOOL”:

Sets the drive-related operation.

“3: OPERATION LOG”:

Sets the operation log.

Refer to the following section for details of the above items.
Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SYSTEM MENU.

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[1] Setting the auto-start execution program

Use the following procedure to set the auto-start execution program.

1. Select “1: EXECUTE PROGRAM” at the SET SYSTEM menu and

then press the ENT key.

The SET EXECUTE PROGRAM menu screen displays as shown on the
right.
The highlighted program will be the program currently set as the auto-start
execution program.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) to highlight the target program.

3. Press the ENT key.

The selected program will be set as the auto-start execution program.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET SYSTEM menu.

The screen displays as shown on the right if no programs have been
downloaded.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET SYSTEM menu.

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[2] Setting the message version, system status indication and screen display compatible mode

Use the following procedure to set the display language, system status indication and screen display
compatible mode.

1. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2]) to highlight

“1: MESSAGE” or ”2: STATUS”.

2. Highlight the target setting with the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) and press

the ENT key.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET SYSTEM menu.

“1: MESSAGE”:

Sets the language of messages to be displayed on the screen.
The default is the message version selected at the system initializing process.
The following messages can be displayed according to the setting (English/Japanese/Simplified
Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Korean/Thai).

System error messages

Indications relating to the LCD contrast

Beeper volume

Beeper & vibrator switching

Messages on the battery voltage level screen

“2: STATUS”:

Sets whether to display or hide the system status displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Refer to “System Status Indication” on the following page for details of the system status indication.

“ON”: The system status is displayed.

“OFF”: The system status is hidden.

− Note − The system status indication can be turned ON or OFF using the OUT statement in use

r

programs. Refer to the “BHT-BASIC Programmer’s Manual.”

SET DISPLAY

1:MESSAGE

English Japanese
Chinese Taiwanese
Korean Thai

2:STATUS ON OFF

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3. Simultaneously press the SF key and “1: MESSAGE” at the SET

DISPLAY menu.

The SET DISPLAY menu displays as shown on the right.
The highlighted settings will be the current settings.

4. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2]) to highlight

“1: MENU” or “2: COMPATIBLE MODE”.

5. Highlight the target setting with the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) and press the ENT key.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET SYSTEM menu.

“1: MENU”:

Sets whether to permit or prohibit menu screens (beeper volume, vibrator, screen brightness, power
saving settings) being started up while applications are running.

“ON”: Permits menu screen display.

“OFF”: Prohibits menu screen display.

“2: COMPATIBLE MODE”:

Sets compatible mode for screen display between the BHT-904BB and the BHT-8000.
This allows BHT-8000 Series application programs to be used at the BHT-904BB without changing or
correcting the font size.

BHT-904BB

BHT-8000

BHT-8000 Mode Normal Mode

Standard
font

21 x 8 char.

(6 x 8 dots)

21 x 12 char.

(6 x 8 dots)

21 x 12 char.

(6 x 8 dots)

Small
font

ANK
mode

21 x 10 char.

(6 x 6 dots)

21 x 16 char.

(6 x 6 dots)

21 x 16 char.

(6 x 6 dots)

Standard
font

8 x 4 char.

(16 x 16 dots)

8 x 6 char.

(16 x 16 dots)

8 x 6 char.

(16 x 16 dots)

Font size

Small
font

Screen mode

Kanji
mode

10 x 5 char.

(12 x 12 dots)

10 x 8 char.

(12 x 12 dots)

10 x 8 char.

(12 x 12 dots)

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 System Status Indication

Turning ON the system status indication displays the following icons at the bottom of the screen.

Indication Icon Description

Key Shift status

Displays when the keys on the keypad are in Shift mode.

Alphabet entry
mode

Displays when the BHT is set to alphabet entry mode.
(If the alphanumeric entry system has been selected in user programs,

pressing the SF key switches from the numeric entry mode to alphabet
entry mode.)

Each of the keys corresponds to the key data according to the table
below.

Key Key data
[2] : ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘a’, ‘b’, ‘c’
[3] : ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘d’, ‘e’, ‘f’
[4] : ‘G’, ‘H’, ‘I’, ‘g’, ‘h’, ‘i’
[5] : ‘J’, ‘K’, ‘L’, ‘j’, ‘k’, ‘l’
[6] : ‘M’, ‘N’, ‘O’, ‘m’, ‘n’, ‘o’
[7] : ‘P’, ‘Q’, ‘R’, ‘S’, ‘p’, ‘q’, ‘r’, ‘s’
[8] : ‘T’, ‘U’, ‘V’, ‘t’, ‘u’, ‘v’
[9] : ‘W’, ‘X’, ‘Y’, ‘Z’, ‘w’, ‘x’, ‘y’, ‘z’
[0] : ‘,’, ‘/’, ‘ ’, ‘*’, ‘#’, ‘&’, ‘~’, ‘?’ (*1)
[.] : ‘-’, ‘%’, ‘$’, ‘_’, ‘¥’, ‘=’, ‘@’ (*1)

*1 Each of ‘@’, ‘$’, ‘¥’, ‘#’, and ‘~’ is displayed differently depending on

country$ setting.

Displays when a communication link is established with the CU-911.
Flashes when the BHT tries to communicate with a CU-911 that has not

been linked with the BHT.

Communication link
with the CU-911

Displays cyclically when the BHT receives no response from the
CU-911, or when it is waiting for the link to be established with or
severed from the CU-911.

Displayed when the Bluetooth

®

device is turned ON.

Displayed when the Bluetooth

®

device is connected.

The status of the
Bluetooth®
communication

Displayed when the Bluetooth

®

device is in lower power consumption

mode.

[3] Setting the calendar clock

When resetting the date and time, refer to “Chapter 2 BHT Preparation”
– “2.4 Initial Setup.”
Select “3: DATE/TIME” at the SET SYSTEM menu and press the ENT
key to display the SET DATE/TIME menu screen on the right.

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[4] Setting the special barcode reading parameters

Use the following procedure to set the barcode reading conditions.

1. Select “4: BARCODE” at the SET SYSTEM menu and then press

the ENT key.

The SET BARCODE menu screen displays as shown on the right.
The highlighted display and displayed values will be the current settings.

“1: DECODE SETTINGS”:

Goes to the screen on which the barcode reading parameters are set.

“2: OPEN BAR SETTINGS”:

Goes to the screen on which the “function in which the reading setting is specified from the system
setting” is set.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2]) to highlight the desired item and then

press the ENT key.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET SYSTEM menu.

 “1: DECODE SETTINGS”: Setting for barcode reading conditions and minimum

number of barcode digits to be read

Use the following procedure to set the barcode reading conditions.

1. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6])

to highlight the desired item.

2. Change the settings with the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) and then press

the ENT key.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET SYSTEM menu.

 “1: INVERT”: Black/white inverted barcode reading function

Enables or disables black/white inverted barcode reading.

“ON”: Enables black/white inverted barcode reading.
“OFF”: Disables black/white inverted barcode reading.

− Point − When the black/white inverted barcode reading function is set to ON, it is possible to scan

black/white inverted barcodes. However, there is a higher chance of barcodes being
incorrectly scanned.
This should normally be set to “OFF” (black/white inverted barcode reading disabled).

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 “2: DECODE LEVEL”: Decode level

Set the decode level (barcode reading tolerance level).
Press [◄] to decrease the setting value and [►] to increase the setting value.

Decode level entry range: 1 to 9 Default: 4

Decreasing the level increases the barcode reading efficiency, however, the BHT may incorrectly read
low-quality (split or stained) barcodes.
On the other hand, increasing the level decreases the barcode reading efficiency, but will decrease the
possibility of incorrect reading.

 “3: ITF”: Minimum number of barcode digits to be read for ITF

 “4: STF”: Minimum number of barcode digits to be read for STF

 “5: CODABAR”: Minimum number of barcode digits to be read for Codabar

Sets the minimum number of barcode digits to be read.
Press [◄] to decrease the setting value and [►] to increase the setting value.

ITF entry range: 2 to 20 Default: 4
STF entry range: 1 to 20 Default: 3
Codabar entry range: 3 to 20 Default: 4

Setting a small number of digits increases the frequency of missing digits when reading or incorrectly
reading depending on how barcodes are read or the quality of barcodes.
On the other hand, setting a large number will decrease the possibility of such errors.

 “6: CODEMARK”: Setting for the codemark type

Sets the type of the codemark.

ORIGINAL
Codemark system specified for DENSO
AIM
Codemark system complies with the AIM US “Guidelines on Symbology Identifiers”

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 “2: OPEN BAR SETTINGS”: Setting for the “function in which the reading setting is

specified from the system setting”

1. Select “2: OPEN BAR SETTINGS” at the SET BARCODE menu

and then press the ENT key.

The OPEN BAR SETTING menu screen appears.

“1: READ MODE”: Read mode

Goes to the SET READ MODE screen.

“2: BUZZER/LED”: Buzzer/LED control

Goes to the SET BUZZER/LED screen.

“3: READ CODE”: Read barcode

Goes to the SET BARCODE screen.

For details of the items above, refer to the following sections.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3]) to select the desired item and then

press the ENT key.

3. Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET BARCODE menu.

[1] Read mode

1. Select “1: READ MODE” at the OPEN BAR SETTING menu and

then press the ENT key.

The SET READ MODE screen appears.
The highlighted setting is the current setting.

“1: AUTO OFF”: Auto off mode

When the specified time elapses after the trigger operation ends, the
light goes off.

“2: MOMENTARY”: Momentary mode

The light is illuminated continuously when the trigger switch is pressed and held.

“3: ALTERNATE”: Alternate mode

The light brinks (turns ON/OFF) when the trigger switch is pressed.

“4: CONTINUOUS”: Continuous-illumination mode

The light is on continuously.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3] [4]) to select the desired setting.

3. Press the ENT or Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the OPEN BAR

SETTING screen.

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[2] Buzzer/LED control

1. Select “2: BUZZER/LED” at the OPEN BAR SETTING menu and

then press the ENT key.

The SET BUZZER/LED screen appears.
The highlighted settings are the current settings.

“1: BUZZER”:

Sets the buzzer/vibrating mechanism when the barcode is read
successfully.

“ON”: Enables the buzzer/vibrating mechanism when the barcode is read successfully.
“OFF”: Disables the buzzer/vibrating mechanism when the barcode is read successfully.

“2: LED”:

Sets the LED illumination when the barcode is read successfully.

“ON”: Enables the blue LED illumination when the barcode is read successfully.
“OFF”: Disables the LED illumination when the barcode is read successfully.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2]) to select the desired item.

3. Press the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) to select the desired setting.

4. Press the ENT or Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the OPEN BAR

SETTING menu.

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[3] Read barcode

Select [3: READ CODE] at the OPEN BAR SETTING menu and then
press the Enter key. When the SET BARCODE screen appears, it is
possible to set the barcode reading to ON/OFF. The highlighted settings
are the current settings.

To change the setting, use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1]
[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]) to select the desired item and then use the cursor
keys ([◄] [►]) to select the desired setting.

“1: EAN/UPC”:

Enables or disables reading of the universal product codes.

“2: ITF”:

Enables or disables reading of the interleaved 2of5 (ITF).

“3: CODABAR”:

Enables or disables reading of the Codabar (NW-7).

“4: CODE39”:

Enables or disables reading of the Code 39

“5: CODE93”:

Enables or disables reading of the Code 93.

“6: CODE128”:

Enables or disables reading of the Code 128.

“7: RSS”:

Enables or disables reading of the RSS (GS1 Databar).

“8: STF”:

Enables or disables reading of the standard 2of5 (STF).

When the ENT key is pressed, it is possible to carry out further setting of the selected barcode. For details,
refer to the information below.
Press the Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the SET BARCODE menu.

− Point − “1: EAN/UPC” and “7: RSS” include multiple barcode types. It is possible, via DETAIL (detail

setting), to enable or disable barcode reading for each type. To enable reading, set both this
and the detail settings to ON (enable).

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“1: EAN/UPC”: Detail setting of the EAN/UPC reading

1. Select “1: EAN/UPC” at the SET BARCODE menu and then press

the ENT key.

The SET EAN/UPC setting screen appears.

EAN/UPC 1/3
(EAN-13/UPC-A setting)
“1: READING”:

Enables or disables reading of the EAN-13/UPC-A.
“2: 1ST CHARACTER”:
“3: 2ND CHARACTER”:

Sets the first and second characters (country flag) of the

EAN-13/UPC-A to “?, 0 to 9”.

If “0 to 9” is specified, barcode reading is limited; the barcode for

which the first and second characters are the same as the specified

numbers is read. If “?” is specified, reading is carried out without any

limitation. (EAN-13/UPC-A add-on setting)
“4: READING”:

Enables or disables reading of the EAN-13/UPC-A with add-on.
“5: ONLY”:

If “ON” is specified, barcode reading is limited; the EAN-13/UPC-A

with add-on is only read. If “OFF” is specified, no limitation is carried

out.
“6: DIGIT”:

“2&5”: Enables reading of the 2-, 5-digit add-on.
“2”: Enables reading of the 2-digit add-on.
“5”: Enables reading of the 5-digit add-on.

EAN/UPC 2/3
(EAN-8 setting)
“1: READING”:

Enables or disables reading of the EAN-8.
“2: 1ST CHARACTER”:
“3: 2ND CHARACTER”:

Sets the first and second characters (country flag) of the EAN-8 to “?, 0 to 9”.

If “0 to 9” is specified, barcode reading is limited for the EAN-8; the barcode for which the first and

second characters are the same as the specified numbers is read. If “?” is specified, reading is

carried out without any limitation. (EAN-8 add-on setting)
“4: READING”:

Enables or disables reading of the EAN-8 with add-on.
“5: ONLY”:

If “ON” is specified, barcode reading is limited; the EAN-8 with add-on is only read. If “OFF” is

specified, no limitation is carried out.
“6: DIGIT”:

“2&5”: Enables reading of the 2-, 5-digit add-on.
“2”: Enables reading of the 2-digit add-on.
“5”: Enables reading of the 5-digit add-on.

[▲] [▼] key

[▲] [▼] key

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EAN/UPC 3/3
(UPC-E setting)
“1: READING”:

Enables or disables reading of the UPC-E.
“2: 1ST CHARACTER”:
“3: 2ND CHARACTER”:

Sets the first and second characters (country flag) of the UPC-E to “?, 0 to 9”.

If “0 to 9” is specified, barcode reading is limited for the UPC-E; the barcode for which the first and

second characters are the same as the specified numbers is read. If “?” is specified, reading is

carried out without any limitation. (UPC-E add-on setting)
“4: READING”:

Enables or disables reading of the UPC-E with add-on.
“5: ONLY”:

If “ON” is specified, barcode reading is limited; the UPC-E with add-on is only read. If “OFF” is

specified, no limitation is carried out.
“6: DIGIT”:

“2&5”: Enables reading of the 2-, 5-digit add-on.
“2”: Enables reading of the 2-digit add-on.
“5”: Enables reading of the 5-digit add-on.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]) to select the desired item.

3. Press the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) to select the desired setting.

4. Press the ENT or Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the SET BARCODE

menu.

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“2: ITF”: Detail setting of the interleaved 2of5 (ITF) reading

1. Select “2: ITF” at the SET BARCODE menu and then press the ENT key.

The SET ITF screen appears.

“1: MIN”:

Sets the minimum number of the ITF digits.
Setting range: 2 to 99

“2: MAX”:

Sets the maximum number of the ITF digits.
Setting range: 2 to 99

− Point − Always set the minimum number of digits to a number less than the maximum number o

f

digits. If the minimum number exceeds the maximum number, a read error occurs.

“3: CD CHECK”:

“ON”: Reading is carried out only if the check digit is correct. Reading is not carried out if either

the check digit is incorrect or does not exit.

“OFF”: Reading is carried out regardless of the presence of the check digit.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3]) to select the desired item.

3. Press the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) to select the desired setting.

4. Press the ENT or Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the SET BARCODE

menu.

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“3: CODABAR”: Detail setting of the Codabar (NW-7) reading

1. Select “3: CODABAR” at the SET BARCODE menu and then press the ENT key.

The SET CODABAR screen appears.

“1: MIN”:

Sets the minimum number of the Codabar digits.
Setting range: 3 to 99

“2: MAX”:

Sets the maximum number of the Codabar digits.
Setting range: 3 to 99

− Point − Always set the minimum number of digits to a number less than the maximum number o

f

digits. If the minimum number exceeds the maximum number, a read error occurs

“3: START CODE”:
“4: STOP CODE”:

Sets the start and stop codes to “?, A, B, C, D”.

If “A, B, C, D” is specified, barcode reading is limited for the Codabar; the barcode for which the start

and stop codes are the same as the specified characters is only read. If “?” is specified, no limitation

is carried out.
“5: CD CHECK”:

“ON”: Reading is carried out only if the check digit is correct. Reading is not carried out if either

the check digit is incorrect or does not exit.

“OFF”: Reading is carried out regardless of the presence of the check digit.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3] [4] [5]) to select the desired item.

3. Press the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) to select the desired setting.

4. Press the ENT or Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the SET BARCODE

menu.

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“4: CODE39”: Detail setting of the Code 39 reading

1. Select “4: CODE39” at the SET BARCODE menu and then press the ENT key.

The SET CODE39 screen appears.

“1: MIN”:

Sets the minimum number of the Code 39 digits.
Setting range: 1 to 99

“2: MAX”:

Sets the maximum number of the Code 39 digits.
Setting range: 1 to 99

− Point − Always set the minimum number of digits to a number less than the maximum number o

f

digits. If the minimum number exceeds the maximum number, a read error occurs.

“3: CD CHECK”:

“ON”: Reading is carried out only if the check digit is correct. Reading is not carried out if either

the check digit is incorrect or does not exit.

“OFF”: Reading is carried out regardless of the presence of the check digit.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3]) to select the desired item.

3. Press the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) to select the desired setting.

4. Press the ENT or Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the SET BARCODE

menu.

“5: CODE93”: Detail setting of the Code 93 reading

1. Select “5: CODE93” at the SET BARCODE menu and then press the ENT key.

The SET CODE93 screen appears.

“1: MIN”:

Sets the minimum number of the Code 93 digits.
Setting range: 1 to 99

“2: MAX”:

Sets the maximum number of the Code 93 digits.
Setting range: 1 to 99

− Point − Always set the minimum number of digits to a number less than the maximum number o

f

digits. If the minimum number exceeds the maximum number, a read error occurs.

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2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2]) to select the desired item.

3. Press the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) to select the desired setting.

4. Press the ENT or Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the SET BARCODE

menu.

“6: CODE128”: Detail setting of the Code 128 reading

1. Select “6: CODE128” at the SET BARCODE menu and then press the ENT key.

The SET CODE128 screen appears.

“1: MIN”:

Sets the minimum number of the Code 128 digits.
Setting range: 1 to 99

“2: MAX”:

Sets the maximum number of the Code 128 digits.
Setting range: 1 to 99

− Point − Always set the minimum number of digits to a number less than the maximum number o

f

digits. If the minimum number exceeds the maximum number, a read error occurs.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2]) to select the desired item.

3. Press the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) to select the desired setting.

4. Press the ENT or Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the SET BARCODE

menu.

“7: RSS”: Detail setting of the RSS (GS1 Databar) reading

1. Select “7: RSS” at the SET BARCODE menu and then press the ENT key.

The SET RSS screen appears.

(RSS-14, RSS-14 Truncated setting)
“1: READING”:

Enables or disables reading of the RSS-14 (GS1 Databar
Omnidirectional) or RSS-14 Truncated (GS1 Databar Truncated).

“2: Stacked”:

Enables or disables reading of the RSS-14 Stacked (GS1 Databar
Stacked) or RSS-14 Stacked Omnidirectional (GS1 Databar Stacked
Omnidirectional).

− Point − To enable reading of the Stacked type barcode, it is necessary to set both “1: READING”

and “2: Stacked” to ON.

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(RSS-Limited setting)
“3: READING”:

Enables or disables reading of the RSS-Limited (GS1 Databar Limited). (RSS-Expanded setting)

“4: READING”:

Enables or disables reading of the RSS-Expanded (GS1 Databar Expanded).

“5: MIN”:

Sets the minimum number of the RSS-Expanded (GS1 Databar Expanded) or RSS-Expanded
Stacked (GS1 Databar Expanded Stacked) digits.
Setting range: 1 to 99

“6: MAX”:

Sets the maximum number of the RSS-Expanded (GS1 Databar Expanded) or RSS-Expanded
Stacked (GS1 Databar Expanded Stacked) digits.
Setting range: 1 to 99

− Point − Always set the minimum number of digits to a number less than the maximum number o

f

digits. If the minimum number exceeds the maximum number, a read error occurs.

“7: Stacked”:

Enables or disables reading of the RSS-Expanded Stacked (GS1 Databar Expanded Stacked).

− Point − To enable reading of the Stacked type barcode, it is necessary to set both “4: READING”

and “7: Stacked” to ON.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]) to select the desired item.

3. Press the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) to select the desired setting.

4. Press the ENT or Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the SET BARCODE

menu.

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“8: STF”: Detail setting of the standard 2of5 (STF) reading

1. Select “2: STF” at the SET BARCODE menu and then press the ENT key.

The SET STF screen appears.

“1: MIN”:

Sets the minimum number of the STF digits.
Setting range: 1 to 99

“2: MAX”:

Sets the maximum number of the STF digits.
Setting range: 1 to 99

− Point − Always set the minimum number of digits to a number less than the maximum number o

f

digits. If the minimum number exceeds the maximum number, a read error occurs.

“3: CD CHECK”:

“ON”: Reading is carried out only if the check digit is correct. Reading is not carried out if either

the check digit is incorrect or does not exit.

“OFF”: Reading is carried out regardless of the presence of the check digit.

“4: TYPE”:

“BOTH”: Enables reading of both normal and short types.
“NORMAL”: Enables reading of the normal type.
“SHORT” : Enables reading of the short type.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3] [4]) to select the desired item.

3. Press the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) to select the desired setting.

4. Press the ENT or Backspace/clear key to update the setting and return to the SET BARCODE

menu.

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[5] Setting the communication environment

The communication environment settings following system initialization are follows.
Do not change these settings unless necessary.

Item Default

Interface port Optical (infrared interface port)

Communication protocol Ymodem protocol

Infrared interface port

TRANSMIT SPEED 115200 bps

PROTOCOL Protocol options SERIAL No.: ON (Adds serial numbers to data

blocks.)
H. PARITY: ON (Adds horizontal parity.)
LINKUP TIME: 30 seconds
FIELD SPACE: Ignore (Trim)

USB interface port

PROTOCOL Protocol options SERIAL No.: ON (Adds serial numbers to data

blocks.)
H. PARITY: ON (Adds horizontal parity.)
LINKUP TIME: 30 seconds
FIELD SPACE: Ignore (Trim)

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Use the following procedure if necessary to change the communication environment settings

1. Select “5: COMMUNICATION” at the SET SYSTEM menu and

then press the ENT key.

The SET COMMUNICATION menu screen displays as shown on the
right.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3] [4]) to

highlight the item to be set and press the ENT key.

“1: OPTICAL”:

Changes the infrared communication parameters.

“2: CONNECTOR”:

Changes the setting of the USB communication parameters.

“3: COM PORT”:

Changes the communication port setting.

“4: PROTOCOL TYPE”:

Changes the communication protocol setting.

“5: OPEN “COM:” DETAIL”:

Changes the communication condition setting for the user program (OPEN “COM:”) created via the
BHT-BASIC.

Refer to the following section for details of the above items.
Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SYSTEM MENU.

 “1: OPTICAL”: Infrared communication parameters

1. Select “1: OPTICAL” at the SET COMMUNICATION menu and

then press the ENT key.

The SET OPTICAL menu screen displays as shown on the right.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2]) to highlight

“1: PARAMETER” or “2: PROTOCOL”, and then press the ENT
key.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET SYSTEM menu.

“1: PARAMETER”: Setting the communication parameters

Select “1: PARAMETER” to display the screen shown on the right.
The highlighted setting will be the current setting.

“1: TRANSMIT SPEED”: Setting the transmission speed

To change the setting, use the highlight the transmission speed with
the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) and press the ENT key.
Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET OPTICAL menu.

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“2: PROTOCOL”: Communication protocol options setting screen

Select “2: PROTOCOL” to display the screen shown on the right.
The highlighted settings will be the current settings.

“1: SERIAL No.”:

Selects whether or not to add serial numbers to data blocks

“2:H.PARITY”:

Selects whether or not to add horizontal parity.

”3: LINKUP TIME:

Selects the timeout length (in seconds) to be applied when a link is to be established.

”4: FIELD SPACE:

To trim trailing spaces in fields, select “Ignore”, and to retain them as data, select “Data”.

To make changes, use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3] [4]) to highlight the item to be
set, highlight the setting value using the cursor keys ([◄] [►]), and then press the ENT key.
Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET OPTICAL menu.

− Point − Selecting the BHT-Ir or Ymodem protocol ignores the serial number and horizontal parity

settings.

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 “2: CONNECTOR”: Setting the USB communication environment

1. Select “2: CONNECTOR” at the SET COMMUNICATION menu

and then press the ENT key.

The SET CONNECTOR screen appears.

2. Use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1]]) to select the

desired item.

Press the Backspace/clear key to return to the SET COMMUNICATION menu.

“1: COM PROTOCOL” COM communication protocol option

setting

When “”1:COM PROTOCOL” is selected, the screen on the right appears.
The highlighted settings are the current settings.

“1: SERIAL No.”:

Selects whether or not to add serial numbers to data blocks.

“2: H.PARITY”:

Selects whether or not to add horizontal parity.

“3: LINKUP TIME”:

Selects the timeout length (in seconds) to be applied when a link is to be established.

“4: FIELD SPACE”:

To trim trailing spaces in fields, select “Ignore”, and to retain them as data, select “Data”.

To make changes, use the cursor keys ([▲] [▼]) or numeric keys ([1] [2] [3] [4]) to highlight the item to be
set, highlight the setting value using the cursor keys ([◄] [►]) , and then press the ENT key.
When the C key is pressed, the SET CONNECTOR screen reappears.

− Point − Selecting the BHT-Ir or Ymodem protocol ignores the serial number and horizontal parity

settings.

SET CONNECTOR

1:COM PROTOCOL