Linking the Reader
Product Reference Guide
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Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in Serial Port Profile (Master) Mode
1. Ensure the PC or terminal can network with Bluetooth devices and that
it is powered on.
2. Ensure that a COM port is assigned un
der Services in the Bluetooth
setup menu.
3. Create a Link label that contains the address of the PC Bluetooth
ada
pter.
The link label is a Code 128 function 3 label with the following format:
<FN3 char>LnkB<12 character Bluetooth address>
4. Scan the link label you created in step 3.
The Bluetooth address can be found under “Properties” within the
Bluetooth setup menu.
Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in HID mode
1. Install any drivers provided with the Bluetooth adapter.
2. Scan the
Link to PC in HID
label below.
3. Use the host computer’s Bluetooth manager to “Discover new devices”
an
d select "Datalogic Scanner." If you receive an error message, it may
be necessary to disable security on the device.
4. Use a text editor to see incoming data on the port designated by the
co
mputer's Bluetooth manager.
The Powerscan PBT950X can be set up to require a PIN code when con-
necting. If you want to set up a PIN, or when adding new equipment to a
system
that uses a custom security PIN, please see
"Bluetooth PIN
Code"
starting on page 224 for more information.
Power Off
Scan the bar code below to shut off power to the handheld until the next
trigger pull
. This function only applies to the wireless models.
PowerOff