Datalogic QuickScan QBT2500 Quick Reference Manual

Datalogic QuickScan QBT2500 Quick Reference Manual

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QBT/QM2500
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
General Purpose Cordless
Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader
with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology or
Datalogic STAR Cordlesss System™

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  • Page 1 QuickScan™ QBT/QM2500 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE General Purpose Cordless Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology or Datalogic STAR Cordlesss System™...
  • Page 2 Datalogic S.p.A. and/or its affiliates, registered in the U.S.A. The Blue- tooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc and any use of such marks by Datalogic S.p.A and/or its affiliates is under license. All other trademarks and brands are property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Relative Size and Location of Green Spot......12 Linking the Reader............13 Link Datalogic Devices to Base .......... 13 Link Scanner as Serial Device to a Bluetooth Host... 13 Link Scanner as HID device to a Bluetooth host ....14 Power Off ..............
  • Page 4 Contents Aiming System..............26 Good Read Green Spot Duration ........26 Operating Modes ............27 Scan Mode ................27 Pick Mode ..............30 Multiple Label Reading ..........30 Technical Specifications..........31 LED and Beeper Indications ......... 34 Troubleshooting ............35 Warranty..............
  • Page 5: End User Software License Agreement

    Datalogic grants to End User, a personal, non-exclusive, non-transfer- able, non sub licensable, revocable, limited license to use the Soft- ware, solely on the Datalogic Product in which it is embedded or for which it is intended for use, in machine-readable form only, solely for End User's internal business purposes.
  • Page 6 End User to promptly pay all (additional) license fees due and any further damages, if any. 2. License Fee License fees shall be due by End User to Datalogic according to the terms provided for in the relevant contract for the purchase of the Datalogic Product.
  • Page 7 IF ANY, WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLI- GENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, STRICT LIABILITY, WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EXCEED THE PRICE OR FEE PAID BY END USER FOR THE DATALOGIC PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DATALOGIC OR ITS LICEN-...
  • Page 8 All notices required or authorized under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when received, with evidence of receipt. Notices to Datalogic shall be sent to the attention of Datalogic IP Tech S.r.l., Legal & IP Department, Via San Vitalino 13, 40012 Calderara di Reno (Bolo- gna), Italy, or such other address as may be specified by Datalogic in writ- ing.
  • Page 9 State of Oregon located in either Multnomah or Lane counties shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all matters regarding this Agreement, except that Datalogic shall have the right, at its absolute discretion, to initi- ate proceedings in the courts of any other state, country, or territory in which End User resides, or in which any of End User's assets are located.
  • Page 10: Software Product Policy

    EULA Software Product Policy Datalogic reserves the right to ship its products with the latest version of software/firmware available. This pro- vides our customers with the very latest in Datalogic soft- ware technology. The only exception to this policy is when the buyer has a...
  • Page 11: About The Scanner

    QUICKSCAN™ QBT/QM2500 ABOUT THE SCANNER The QuickScan™ 2500 series represents the entry level 2D scanners by Datalogic for general purpose applications. It has been specifically created for small to medium size Retailers, such as groceries and convenience stores, oper- ating in both food and non-food sectors. Providing the...
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Reader

    Setting Up the Reader Wi-Fi. At the same time, Datalogic confirms its commit- ment on Bluetooth models – the QuickScan QBT2500 – that provide maximum flexibility and solves most end user applications, by increasing both the autonomy and the radio range.
  • Page 13: Positioning The Base Station

    Setting Up the Reader Positioning the Base Station The base station/charger may be set up in desk applica- tion standalone or with the additional tilting platform, which allows to adjust the inclination of the scanner to provide the most comfortable use depending on the needs.
  • Page 14 Setting Up the Reader This optional tilting platform allows to adjust the scanner inclination to different angle positions. QUICKSCAN™ QBT/QM2500...
  • Page 15: Reader, Cradle And Leds Description

    Setting Up the Reader Reader, Cradle and LEDs Description LEDs on the gun provide information about the battery charging status as well as data transmission. Figure 3 - QuickScan Reader and Cradle Features Description 1. Scan Window 3. Battery & Recharge LED 2.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Base Station

    Base Station. Then optionally connect an AC/DC adapter to the proper external power cable to charge the device faster. Figure 4 - Connecting the Base Station Wall Plug Connector AC/DC Datalogic QuickScan I/F Cable Adapter QBT/QM2500 (optional) QUICKSCAN™ QBT/QM2500...
  • Page 17: System And Network Layouts

    System and Network Layouts SYSTEM AND NETWORK LAYOUTS Stand Alone Layouts Figure 5 - Single Reader Layout HOST QBT/QM2500 CRADLE Figure 6 - Multiple Stand Alone Layout Many stand alone connections can operate in the same physical area without interference, provided all readers and cradles in the system have different addresses.
  • Page 18: Using The Qbt/Qm2500 Scanner

    Using The QBT/QM2500 Scanner USING THE QBT/QM2500 SCANNER Scanner LEDs Specific LEDs on the QBT/QM2500 Scanner provide infor- mation about: good reading result, battery status and charging status (with USB Type-C only). The Battery Status information can be easily retrieved by double-tapping with your fingers on top of the head of the scanner.
  • Page 19: The Bc2090 Radio Base

    Red blinking = pre-charge The button can be used to force device connection via the Datalogic Aladdin Software tool and for paging the scan- ner when it is activated. Refer to the QuickScan™ QBT/ QM2500 Product Reference Guide (PRG) for a more detailed explanation.
  • Page 20: Charging The Batteries

    The LEDs on the base (shown in Table 2) will indicate the status of the battery. NOTE: Before using the battery, read "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 41. Datalogic recom- mends annual replacement of rechargeable bat- tery packs to ensure maximum performance. QUICKSCAN™ QBT/QM2500...
  • Page 21: Using The Quickscan™ Qbt/Qm2500

    Using the QuickScan™ QBT/QM2500 USING THE QUICKSCAN™ QBT/ QM2500 The QuickScan™ QBT/QM2500 normally functions by cap- turing and decoding codes. The reader is equipped with an internal Motionix™ motion-sensing function which acti- vates the aiming system on device motion. The intelligent aiming system indicates the field of view which should be positioned over the bar code: Aiming System...
  • Page 22: Relative Size And Location Of Aiming System Pattern On Lin- Ear Bar Code

    Using the QuickScan™ QBT/QM2500 Relative Size and Location of Aiming System Pat- tern on Linear bar code A red beam illuminates the label. The field of view indi- cated by the aiming system will be smaller when the reader is closer to the bar code and larger when it is far- ther from the code.
  • Page 23: Linking The Reader

    Linking the Reader LINKING THE READER Link Datalogic Devices to Base Before configuring the interface, it is necessary to link the handheld with the base. To link the handheld and the base, simply put it into the base. If the reader was previously linked to another base,...
  • Page 24: Link Scanner As Hid Device To A Bluetooth Host

    Link to Host in HID mode NOTE: The QuickScan QBT2500 can be set up to authenticate the remote system when connecting, by entering a Bluetooth passkey or a PIN code. If...
  • Page 25: Selecting The Interface Type

    For interfaces other than those listed in this manual, see the QuickScan QBT/QM2500 Product Reference Guide (PRG), available online at www.datalogic.com. Interface Selection The reader will support all the following host interfaces: RS-232 STD •...
  • Page 26: Configuring The Interface

    RS-232 Select RS232-STD RS-232 standard interface Select RS232-WN RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf Select RS-232 OPOS RS-232 for use with OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS Select USB-COM-STD USB Com to simulate RS-232 standard interface a. Download the correct USB Com driver from www.datalogic.com QUICKSCAN™ QBT/QM2500...
  • Page 27 Configuring the Interface USB-OEM Select USB-OEM USB-OEM (can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS) USB-COMPOSITE Select USB-Composite USB-Composite (Keyboard + COM) IBM46XX Select IBM46xx Port 9b ADDITIONAL INTERFACES Select USB HID POS Select USB Toshiba TEC QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 28: Keyboard Interface

    Configuring the Interface Keyboard Interface Use the programming bar codes to select options for USB- Keyboard and Wedge Interfaces. KEYBOARD Select KBD-AT (AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/standard key encoding) Select KBD-AT-NK (IBM AT PS2 with standard key encoding but without external keyboard.) Select KBD-AT-ALT (AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &...
  • Page 29: Scancode Tables

    Configuring the Interface KEYBOARD (CONTINUED) ★ Select USB Keyboard (USB Keyboard with standard key encoding) Select USB Alternate Keyboard (USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding) ★ = default value Scancode Tables Refer to QuickScan QBT/QM2500 PRG for information about control character emulation for keyboard inter- faces.
  • Page 30 Configuring the Interface COUNTRY MODE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE ★ Country Mode = U.S. Country Mode = Belgium Country Mode = Croatia* Country Mode = Czech Republic* Country Mode = Denmark* Country Mode = France QUICKSCAN™ QBT/QM2500...
  • Page 31 Configuring the Interface COUNTRY MODE (CONTINUED) Country Mode = French Canadian* Country Mode = Germany Country Mode = Hungary* Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key* Country Mode = Lithuanian* Country Mode = Norway* QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 32 Configuring the Interface COUNTRY MODE (CONTINUED) Country Mode = Poland* Country Mode = Portugal* Country Mode = Romania* Country Mode = Slovakia* Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Switzerland* QUICKSCAN™ QBT/QM2500...
  • Page 33: Programming

    Programming COUNTRY MODE (CONTINUED) Country Mode = United Kingdom ★ = default value Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description. PROGRAMMING The reader is factory-configured with a set of standard default features. After scanning the interface bar code from the Interfaces section, select other options and customize your reader through use of the programming bar codes avail- able in the QuickScan™...
  • Page 34: Numlock

    Numlock NOTE: Factory defaults are based on the interface type. Be sure your reader is configured for the correct interface before scanning this label. See "Selecting the Interface Type" on page 15 more information. Reset Default Settings NUMLOCK This option specifies the setting of the Numbers Lock (Numlock) key while in keyboard wedge interface.
  • Page 35: Caps Lock State

    Caps Lock State CAPS LOCK STATE This option specifies the format in which the reader sends character data. This applies to keyboard wedge interfaces. This does not apply when an alternate key encoding key- board is selected. CAPS LOCK STATE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE ★...
  • Page 36: Reading Parameters

    Reading Parameters READING PARAMETERS Move the reader toward the target and center the aiming pattern and illumination system to capture and decode the image. See "Using the QuickScan™ QBT/QM2500" on page 11 for more information. The aiming system will briefly switch off after the acquisi- tion time, and if no code is decoded will switch on again before the next acquisition.
  • Page 37: Operating Modes

    Operating Modes GREEN SPOT DURATION (CONTINUED) Medium (500 ms) Long (800 ms) ★ = default value OPERATING MODES Scan Mode The reader can be set to operate in one of several scan- ning modes. See the PRG for more information and set- tings for any of the following options: This mode is associated with the Trigger Single (Default)
  • Page 38 Operating Modes scanning. Double Read Timeout prevents undesired mul- tiple reads while in this mode. The reader illuminator flashes on and off Flashing - regardless of the trigger status. Code reading takes place only during the Flash On Time . Double Read Timeout prevents undesired multiple reads.
  • Page 39 Operating Modes SCAN MODE (CONTINUED) Scan Mode Flashing Scan Mode Always ON Stand Mode a. Controlled by Flash On Time and Flash Off Time. See the PRG to program these parameters. ★ = default value QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 40: Pick Mode

    Pick Mode PICK MODE This option specifies the ability of the reader to decode labels only when they are close to the center of the aiming pattern, which is the area indicated by the red cross. Pick Mode is a Decoding and Transmission process where bar codes that are not within the configurable distance from the center of the aiming pattern are not acknowledged or transmitted to the host.
  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following table contains Physical and Performance Characteristics, User Environment and Regulatory infor- mation. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Color Black Gun only (lhp): 68 x 159 x 107mm (6.25" x 4.2" x "2.7") Cradle only (lhp): 84 x 83 x 119mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 3.3") Dimensions Gun on Cradle (lhp): 84 x 170 x 144mm (6.7"...
  • Page 42 ± 65° Skew Tolerance ± 65° Field of View 35° x 22° minimum 15% (Datalogic Test Chart) DOF - DEPTH OF FIELD (TYPICAL) Symbology DOF Range 5 mil: 0.5 - 25.0 cm (0.19" - 9.8") Code 39 10 mil: 0.5 - 38 cm (0.19" - 14.9") EAN13 13 mil: 0.5 - 51.0 cm (0.19"...
  • Page 43 Technical Specifications DECODE CAPABILITY 1D Bar Codes UPC/EAN/JAN (A, E, 13, 8); UPC/EAN/JAN (including P2 /P5); UPC/EAN/JAN (including; ISBN / Bookland & ISSN); UPC/EAN Coupons; Code 39 (including full ASCII); Code 39 Trioptic; Code39 CIP (French Pharmaceutical); LOGMARS (Code 39 w/ standard check digit enabled);...
  • Page 44: Led And Beeper Indications

    LED and Beeper Indications LED AND BEEPER INDICATIONS The imager’s beeper sounds and its illumination flashes or changes color to indicate various functions or errors on the reader. A “Green Spot” also lights to indicate a good read. The tables below list these indications. Reference the PRG for a more detailed list.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE Check system power. No power to the Ensure power supply imager. Nothing happens is connected. when the scan button Interface or Ensure all cable is pulled. power cables are connections are loose. secure. Ensure reader is Imager not programmed to read...
  • Page 46: Warranty

    Datalogic, unless otherwise agreed in an applicable writing by Datalogic. Datalogic will not be liable under the warranty if the Product has been exposed or subjected to any: (1) maintenance, repair, installation, han- dling, packaging, transportation, storage, operation or use that is improper or otherwise not in compliance with Datalogic’s instruction;...
  • Page 47: Ergonomic Recommendations

    Ergonomic Recommendations ERGONOMIC RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION: In order to avoid or minimize the poten- tial risk of ergonomic injury, follow the recom- mendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury.
  • Page 48: Technical Support

    Technical Support. Reseller Technical Support An excellent source for technical assistance and informa- tion is an authorized Datalogic reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses, application software, and computer systems and can provide individu- alized assistance.
  • Page 49: Cleaning Procedure

    CAUTION: DO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning agents. Common Cleaning Solutions The cleaners and disinfectants listed below are recom- mended for use on Datalogic’s Quickscan QBT/QM2500 Enclosures: CLEANERS DISINFECTANTS Formula 409® Glass and Clorox®...
  • Page 50: Cleaning Enclosure And Window Surfaces

    Cleaning Procedure NOTE: Disinfectants may be harsh on metal. They are recommended for use only on enclosures. CAUTION: DO NOT spray or pour cleaner directly onto the unit. DO NOT use solutions in their concentrated form. DO NOT use aerosols, solvents or abrasives. DO NOT use paper towels or rough cloths to clean windows.
  • Page 51: Replacing The Battery Pack

    REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK NOTE: Before using the battery, read "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 41. Datalogic recom- mends annual replacement of rechargeable bat- tery packs to ensure maximum performance. Use the following procedure to charge the reader’s bat- tery: 1.
  • Page 52 Replacing the Battery Pack 3. Insert the new battery pack in the same position. 4. Screw it into place. QUICKSCAN™ QBT/QM2500...
  • Page 53: Battery Safety

    Replacing the Battery Pack Battery Safety To install, charge and/or perform any other action on the battery, follow the instructions in the manual. Warning: Do not discharge the battery using any device except for the scanner. When the battery is used in devices other than the designated product, it may damage the battery or reduce its life expectancy.
  • Page 54 Replacing the Battery Pack Caution: Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other high temperature locations. Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
  • Page 55 Replacing the Battery Pack Caution: Only in case of long storage, to avoid deep discharge of the battery it is recommended to partially recharge the battery every three months to keep the charge status at a medium level. As a reference, run a fast recharge for 20 minutes every three months on unused products to avoid any performance deterioration of the cell.
  • Page 56 Replacing the Battery Pack QUICKSCAN™ QBT/QM2500...
  • Page 57 ©2022 Datalogic S.p.A. and /or its affiliates. • All rights reserved • Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this documentation may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or for any purpose, without the express written permission of Datalogic S.p.A.

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