Bluecard Software Technology BC02 Guard Tour Reader User Manual

Bluecard Software Technology Co. Ltd. Guard Tour Reader

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English BlueCard Inductive Guard Tour Reader Usage Manual BP-2002S Guard Tour Reader BP-2002F Guard Tour Reader Main Features BP-2002S serial Guard Tour Reader employs inductive data collection (RFID), and single-chip manufacturing technologies. It conveniently operates without needing a button, and automatically detects and reads radio-frequency ID cards. The BP-2002S serial product is used to collect relevant patrol information at set points such as route, guard, location, time, and events, and then upload them to the PC for processing and verification. The main different between BP-2002S and BP-2002S-V is the BP-2002S-V has a LCD display window. First-Time usage Before reading signal cards, first connect with the PC and start the software to calibrate the reader’s internal clock. Wait until it automatically shuts down before performing readings. After calibrating, please initialize the reader to make sure the reader does not have any useless records.
English BlueCard Operation Instructions BP-2002S Turning On and Off The system will turn on automatically to perform card reading when it is within the range of a valid signal card. It will automatically shut off when card reading is complete. Reading Cards Position a card in front of the blue reading head. 4 flashes of the red indicator light accompanied by 1 “beep” sound means that a reading has been made. BP-2002F Turning On and Off The system will turn on automatically to perform card reading when it is within the range of a valid signal card. It will automatically shut off when card reading is complete. Reading Cards Position a card in front of the blue reading head. 4 flashes of the red indicator light accompanied by 1 “beep” sound means that a reading has been made. The BP-2002F will display the last four digits of the signal card’s hexadecimal ID number. For example: This number can be later referred to during status inquiry. .
English BlueCard Status Indications BP-2002S 1 Beep With 4 Flashes Reading is successful. After Reading a Card, 4 Beeps With 4 Flashes The reading was not successful. The reader memory is full, the data needs to be uploaded before more readings can be made. After Reading a Card, 1 Beep With 4 Flashes, Followed By 4 Beeps With 4 Flashes The reading was successful, but the reader’s internal clock should be calibrated with the PC before further readings are made. After Reading a Signal Card, The LED Light Flashes Continuously The battery is low and needs to be changed. After Reading a Signal Card, 1 Beep with 4 Flashes Followed by 8 “Beep” Sounds With 8 Flashes of the LED There is an error within the reader. It needs to be connected with the computer, have its data uploaded, then initialized. BP-2002F A display of the current time. (If a card reading has just been made, is accompanied by 4 beeps with 4 flashes of the LED.) The reader’s memory is full. It needs to upload its data before further readings can be performed. (If reader makes 4 beeps with 4 flashes of LED, when the reader just has been turned on.) The reader’s internal clock needs to be calibrated with the PC before further readings can be made After Reading a Signal Card, The LED Light Flashes Continuously The battery is low and the reader needs a new battery. After Reading a Signal Card, 1 Beep with 4 Flashes Followed by 8 “Beep” Sounds With 8 Flashes of the LED There is an error within the reader. It needs to be connected with the computer, have its data uploaded, then initialized.
English BlueCard Data Upload BP-2002S/BP-2002F reader could upload the data via communication station from BS-1000, BS-2000, BS-3000, BS-4000/BS-4000m, BS-6000 Take BS1000 for example: Connect the BS-1000 wireless communication station to the PC, and place the BP-2002S guard tour reader in its indentation. The reading head of the BP-2002S should be between the status lights of the BS-1000, and its top should be flush against the inside edge of the BS-1000. The “Connect” window should be started in the PC software, and the data upload process will be automatically started.
English BlueCard Miscellaneous After communicating with the PC, the BP-2002S will become capable of reading signal cards after 5 seconds. The interval between signal card readings should be longer than 5 seconds. Working As Card Reader The BP-2002S guard tour reader can be used as a standard signal card reader used for various applications. Troubleshooting After reading a card, 1 beep with 4 flashings, followed by 4 beeps with 4 flashes The reading was successful, but the reader’s internal clock should be calibrated with the PC before further readings are made. After reading a card, 4 beeps with 4 flashes The reading was not successful. The reader memory is full. The data needs to be uploaded before more readings can be made. After reading a card, 1 beep with 4 flashes, followed by 8 beeps with 8 flashes There is an error within the reader. It needs to be connected with the computer have its data uploaded then initialized. The LED continuous flashes The battery is low and needs to be charged. Please follow the “BP-2002S Reader Battery Change Instruction” to change the battery. Failed to upload data to the software and followed by 8 beeps with 8 flashes There is an error when uploading data. It needs to be initialized. Important, all of the data saved in the reader will be removed. When the reader communicate with the software followed by 1 beep and 1flash There is a hardware error within the reader. It needs to be returned to the manufactory. Failed to scan signal card Solution 1: after communicating with the PC, wait 5 seconds before starting to scan signal cards again
English BlueCard Solution 2: make sure the signal card was not read within 5 seconds of the previous reading. (when you finished once reading, please position the card out side of the reading range of the reader.) Solution 3: the reader’s memory may be full. Connect with a PC to upload data before scanning more signal cards. Solution 4: the reader may run out of the battery, please change the battery Please contact with the technical support if you can not solve the problem by using above solutions. Failed to communicate with PC Solution 1: check to see if the PC software is opening properly, and whether it is set up to communicate with the BP-2002S. Solution 2: make sure that the BS-1000 wireless communication station is properly connected to the PC, and that it has been found by the PC software. Solution 3: check to see if the BP-2002S is placed properly on the BS-1000. The reading head of the BP-2002S should be between the status lights of the BS-1000, and its top should be flash against the inside edge of the BS-1000. Please contact with the technology support if you can not solve the problem by using above solutions. Failed to scan signal card, and failed to communicate with PC The reader may run out of the battery, please change the battery. Please contact with the technology support if you can not solve the problem by using above solution. The data has been successfully uploaded, but there is not data in Shift Report and Patrol Details If the data has been successfully uploaded, which could provide the reader is working properly. Please go to the “Basic Report” to inquiry the report. If the basic report can be generate properly, you could go to the “Reprocess” function to process the data and then inquiry the report in Shift Report and the Patrol Details. Failed to calibrate the reader clock Please initialize the reader and then calibrate the reader clock. IMPORTANT: initialization function will remove all of the records saved in the reader.
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English BlueCard Battery Usage Guidelines Always follow your battery manufacturer’s directions fully. Do not attempt to disassemble, recharge, short circuit, or subject the battery to high temperature or fire. Failure to replace the batteries when they are low may cause the reader to shut down and stop to reading the checkpoint cards. NOT ALL BATTERIES ARE CREATED EQUAL! Battery life depends significantly on age, usage conditions, type and brand.
English BlueCard Changing the Battery on the BP-2002S Reader Note: the battery type used on the BP-2002S reader is type CR123A, which can be purchased in many convenience stores. Below is an example of the battery: 1. Lift up the label from the battery cover. 2. Two round depressions are revealed beneath the label. 3. Use needle-nosed pliers to hold onto the depressions and turn the battery cover counter-clock wise.
English BlueCard 4. The battery cover is opened. Please note the location of the silicone-waterproofing ring. If the ring is damaged during the battery replacement process, please replace it with the spares provided. In addition, please note that the cathode (negative end) of the battery is facing outwards. 5. Open the battery cap and remove the battery (please refer to the document named “BP-2002S Battery Change.doc” for more details). You should be able to see the battery compartment of the reader, revealing its metallic battery contact. 6. Remove the silicone shock-absorption pad from the inside wall of the battery compartment. (Be sure to replace it after the completion of this process.)
English BlueCard 7. Create a circuit between the round metallic contact on the bottom of the compartment and the compartment wall for approximately 2-5 seconds. 8. Replace the silicone shock-absorption pad, the battery, and the battery cap. If the reader makes a long beeping sound with LED flashing, it means the reader is resetting itself. Please wait for one minute then test to see if the reader is working. If it is working normally, please calibrate its time using the software before further usage. 9. Use the pliers to install the battery cover. Please note the notch on the inside tubing of the reader. The battery cover should go down to a same or lower level than the bottom of the notch. NOTE: BP-2002S-V use the exactly same way to change the battery. Please follow above instructions to replace the BP-2002S-V battery.
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