Connecting the PowerScan BT8300
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PowerScan™ BT8300
Linking to a PC in Serial Port Profile (Master) Mode
To link a PowerScan BT8300 reader in Serial Port Profile (Master) Mode to a
Bluetooth-enabled host, follow the instructions below and read the bar codes in
the given sequence.
1.
Select the "COM Ports" tab on the Window's Bluetooth Manager and add
the Incoming Port. You will receive a notification that the Incoming Port is
added successfully.
2.
Open the Incoming Port using your application program; for test purposes
you can verify the communication using the Hyperterminal tool in Win-
dows.
6.
When prompted for a passkey, enter the default of "1234" or whatever you
have already assigned to your scanner.
7.
Four ascending beeps will be emitted, signaling that the PowerScan
BT8300 has been successfully connected to the Bluetooth-enabled PC and
the Green LED on the reader will stop blinking.
END of procedure. YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO READ CODES.
1.
Enter Configuration
2.
Serial Port Profile (Master)
3.
Host Address
4.
+
12 digits for the Host Bluetooth adapter
5.
Exit and Save Configuration
