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BVS HS-Q Series
Standard Hand Held Barcode Reader
2
Introduction
2
Introduction
2.1
About this
Manual
This Operation Manual (OPM) is provided for users seeking advanced technical information,
including connection, programming, maintenance and specifications. The Quick Reference Guide
(QRG) and other publications associated with this product are downloadable free of charge from
the website listed on the back cover of this manual.
2.1.1 Overview
Chapter 2
(this chapter) presents information about manual conventions, and an
overview of the reader, its features and operation.
Chapter 3
presents information about unpacking, cable connection information and
setting up the reader.
Chapter 4
provides instructions and barcode labels for customiz-
ing your reader. There are different sections for interface types, general features, data formatting,
symbology-specific and model-specific features.
Chapter 5
contains additional information and examples for selected barcode fea-
tures.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
lists physical and performance characteristics,
as well as environmental and regulatory specifications. It also provides standard cable pinouts
and LED/Beeper functions.
references common factory default settings for
reader features and options.
offers sample barcodes for several common symbol-
ogies.
includes numeric barcodes to be readed for certain parameter
settings.
lists control character emulation information for USB
Keyboard interfaces.
2.1.2 Manual
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or procedures
that must be observed when using the reader:
Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing, repairing and
operating the reader.
CAUTION
The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment
or property.
Current versions of this Operation Manual (OPM), Quick Reference Guide (QRG), and any other
manuals, instruction sheets and utilities for this product can be downloaded from the website
listed below.
2.2
Technical
Support
2.2.1 Balluff Website
Support
The Balluff website (
www.balluff.com
) is the complete source for technical support and informa-
tion for Balluff products. The site offers product support, warranty information, product manuals,
and, software updates, demos,
2.2.2 Telephone
Technical
Support
If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact our technical support. See second
page or check the back cover of your manual for more contact information.