Specifications
BC-80X0
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USING THE BC-80X0 RADIO CRADLE
The BC-80X0 cradle, paired with one or more Powerscan™ M8300 readers,
builds a Cordless Reading System for the collection, decoding and transmission
of barcoded data.
It can be connected to a Host PC through an RS-232, USB, Wedge or Pen
cable and is suited for single-cradle point-to-point layouts. It can also be
connected to a C-BOX and therefore integrated into a fixed scanner application.
The BC-8060 models also allow multi-cradle layouts through an RS-485
Network. For this network connection refer to the Powerscan™ D8330/M8300
Reference Manual.
The label on the cradle contains LED indicators and a scan finder button.
When the button is pressed, the cradle transmits a “broadcast” message. All
properly configured scanners (Radio RX Timeout set to keep the radio “awake”)
that are linked to that base (through a bind or a join sequence) and within radio
range coverage will emit a beep sequence once every 2 seconds for 30
seconds. This functionality is useful to:
- verify which scanners are linked to a certain base station
- detect a scanner forgotten somewhere
The LEDs signal the BC-80X0 status, as described in the following table:
LED
STATUS
Aux
Yellow On = BC-80X0 is powered through an external power supply.
Yellow Blinking = BC-80X0 transmission occurs over the Host port.
Host
Yellow On = BC-80X0 is powered by the Host.
Yellow Blinking = BC-80X0 transmission occurs over the Host port.
Reader
Green On = the reader battery is completely charged.
Red On = the reader battery is charging.
Orange Blinking = reader battery fault – replace battery.
Red / Green Alternatively Blinking = charging error - see Ref. Manual
Spare*
Green On = the spare battery is completely charged.
Red On = the spare battery is charging.
Orange Blinking = spare battery fault – replace battery.
Red / Green Alternatively Blinking = charging error - see Ref. Manual
* This LED refers to the accessory SBS-8000 Spare Battery Slot when mounted to the BC-8060. Not
available for BC-8010 models.
Figure 1 – Cradle Overview
Figure 2 – LEDs