Bluecard Software Technology BC02 Guard Tour Reader User Manual
Bluecard Software Technology Co. Ltd. Guard Tour Reader
Users Manual
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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2002S data sheet
2002F data sheet
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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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