FTX LC 024 BT5 Wireless Bluetooth Laser Barcode Scanner Manual

Getting Started

The scanner is pre-configured for optimal performance. Avoid scanning Quick Start Guide barcodes for testing purposes. If any issues arise after scanning Quick Start Guide barcodes, use the 'Initialization Configuration' barcode.

Connecting to a PC without Built-in Bluetooth (using a Dongle)

1. Connect the Bluetooth dongle.
2. Open Control Panel and click 'Add a device'.
3. Turn on the scanner and scan the 'Pair' configuration barcode, or press and hold the trigger button for 10 seconds. The LED will flash rapidly, indicating Bluetooth pairing mode.
4. Click 'Add a device'. A dialog box will appear showing 'Barcode Scanner HID'. Select the device and click 'Next'.
5. Once Bluetooth installation is complete, open a text field (e.g., Notepad) to start reading and transmitting barcodes.

Connecting to a PC with Built-in Bluetooth

1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon to open the 'Devices and Printers' window.
2. Scan the 'Bluetooth HID Mode' barcode, then scan the 'Pair' barcode or press and hold the trigger button for 10 seconds. The blue and green indicator lights will flash, and the scanner will enter pairing mode.
3. Click 'Add a device'. A dialog box will appear showing 'Barcode Scanner HID'.
4. Double-click 'Barcode Scanner HID'. After hearing a 'di' sound, the Bluetooth connection is complete.

SPP Mode Connection

1. Scan the 'SPP Mode' barcode.
2. Search for 'Barcode Scanner SPP' on your device.
3. Double-click 'Barcode Scanner SPP', wait for driver installation, and after hearing a 'di' sound, the SPP mode via Bluetooth will be connected.

Virtual COM Mode Connection

1. Connect the 2.4G adapter.
2. Scan the 'Virtual COM' barcode.
3. Install the driver provided by the supplier. (Windows 10 will install the driver automatically).

Bluetooth HID Mode (iOS Specific)

• Show/Hide HID Keyboard (iOS): Scan the configuration barcode once to show the HID keyboard for 10 seconds, and scan again to hide it.
• Activate/Deactivate Show/Hide HID Keyboard with Double Click (iOS): After scanning the configuration barcode, quickly press the scanner's trigger button twice to show or hide the HID keyboard.

Automatic Switching Between Wired and Wireless Modes

• When connected via USB cable, the scanner automatically switches to Wired Mode and begins charging.
• When disconnected from a USB cable, it automatically switches to Wireless Mode. If it doesn't switch automatically, re-pair the device as described in the 'How to Use' section.

Configuration Options

Mode Configuration

• Normal Mode: Standard scanning operation.
• Inventory Mode: Allows for inventory data collection.
• Upload Inventory Data: Transmits collected inventory data.
• Clear Inventory Data: Erases stored inventory data.
• Inventory Barcode Quantity: Displays the count of inventoried barcodes.

Sleep Time Configuration

• 1 minute
• 5 minutes
• 10 minutes
• 30 minutes
• No Sleep
• Turn Off Buzzer ?

Keyboard Language Configuration

• English (UK)
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• German
• French
• International General Keyboard (Windows only)

Buzzer Configuration

• Low Volume
• Medium Volume
• High Volume
• Buzzer Off

Transmission Speed Configuration

• Low Speed
• High Speed
• Off

Brazilian Market Ticket Barcode

Specific barcode for Brazilian market tickets.

Suffix Configuration

• CR Suffix
• CRLF Suffix
• LF Suffix
• TAB Suffix
• No Suffix

Advanced Settings

Methods for Adding Prefixes and Suffixes

1. Scan 'Configure to Add Prefix' or 'Configure to Add Suffix'.
2. Scan the desired characters (up to 32 bytes) from the Character Table.

Methods for Hiding Prefixes and Suffixes

1. Scan 'Configure to Hide Prefix' or 'Configure to Hide Suffix'.
2. Scan the numbers to hide (up to 4 bytes).

Version Information

Displays the scanner's firmware version.

Character Table

A comprehensive table of characters available for prefix/suffix configuration, including control characters (LF, VT, FF, CR, SOH, STX, ETX, EOT, ENQ, ACK, BEL, BS, ESC, SUB, FS, GS, RS, US), function keys (F1-F12), and standard characters.

Environmental Considerations & FAQ

Environmental Tips

The product has an ecological use period of 10 years. Environmental conditions for operation, storage, and transport are specified in the product's technical characteristics. The product primarily uses environmentally friendly materials, with limited use of hazardous substances due to technological constraints.

Harmful Substances Table: Indicates the presence of substances like Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr(VI), PBB, PBDE in components like Housing, PCB, Cable, and Packaging Materials, with compliance noted against GB/T 26572 standards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Reconnecting the Scanner: To reconnect to a previously paired PC or phone, remove the scanner from the device's Bluetooth list and re-scan 'Initialization Configuration', then follow the 'How to Use' steps.
2. Uploading Inventory Data: Ensure the 'Upload Inventory Data' barcode is scanned to transfer data from Inventory Mode via Bluetooth.
3. Scanner Not Detected: Verify the scanner is on, in the correct Bluetooth mode, and try 'Reconnecting the scanner'.
4. Barcodes Not Uploading Automatically: Confirm pairing and the blue indicator light. If in 'Inventory Mode', scan 'Normal Mode' to enable automatic uploads.
5. Unreadable Barcodes: Check for barcode clarity. For uncommon barcode types, scan 'Activate All Barcode Types' from the 'Barcode Type Configuration' chapter.
6. Switching Devices: The scanner connects to one device at a time. To switch, re-pair the device.
7. Unreadable Foreign Characters: Consult the 'Language Configuration' chapter and scan 'International General Keyboard'. Contact customer service if issues persist.