7
Linking the Reader
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BVS HS-PB
Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader
7
Linking the Reader
7.1
Link Balluff RF Devices to Base
For RF devices, before configuring the interface it is necessary to link
the handheld with the base.
To link the handheld and the base, press the trigger to wake up the
handheld and mount it into the base. If the reader was previously linked
to another base, you must first press and hold the button on the base
(>5 seconds), then scan the
Unlink
barcode before re-linking to the new
base.
7.2
Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in Serial Port Profile (Slave)
Mode
1
Install any drivers provided with the Bluetooth adapter.
2
Scan the
Enable RF Link to Server
label below to make the scanner
visible to the host computer.
3
Use the host computer’s Bluetooth manager to “Discover new
devices” and select "Balluff Scanner." If you receive an error
message, it may be necessary to disable security on the device.
4
Use an RS-232 terminal program to see incoming data on the
port designated by the computer's Bluetooth manager.
Unlink
Enable RF Link to Server