BHT Photo for 500B

Manual

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Introduction
This manual describes the operating instructions, functional specifications, and extension functions of BHT Photo for 500B (image capture function). Ensure to read thoroughly prior to use. License A trial version of BHT Photo for 500B is provided with the BHT-500B Series system program. It is necessary to purchase a separate license for authorized use of the official version. Related Manuals BHT-500B Series Users Manual BHT-BASIC Programming Manual (for BHT-500 Series) Sample Application A sample application can be downloaded from the DENSO WAVE QBdirect Web site. http://www.qbdirect.net/ Contact Please contact us if wishing to purchase this application or if you have any questions or comments relating to this manual.

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Contents
1. BHT Photo for 500B Overview..........................................................................3
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 What is BHT Photo for 500B? ............................................................................... 3 BHT Photo for 500B Features ............................................................................... 3 Precautions ........................................................................................................... 4 Restrictions............................................................................................................ 4

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BHT Photo for 500B Functions .........................................................................5

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Operating Method.................................................................................................. 5 Basic Specifications............................................................................................... 6 Power Disruption Specifications............................................................................ 6 Customize Specifications for Operation Keys ....................................................... 6 Customize Specifications for the Operation Screen ............................................. 7

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Extension Function (CAMERA.FN3 ..............................................................8

3.1 3.2 Overview................................................................................................................ 8 Detailed Specifications .......................................................................................... 9

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License ...........................................................................................................16
4.1 4.2 4.3 Overview.............................................................................................................. 16 Restricted Use of Trial Version............................................................................ 17 Precautions ......................................................................................................... 17

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1. BHT Photo for 500B Overview

This section provides a general overview of BHT Photo for 500B.

1.1 What is BHT Photo for 500B?

BHT Photo for 500B functions as a simple camera and offers image capture capability that can be used to store captured images to a file. BHT Photo for 500B can be used for a wide range of applications such as capturing images of seals or signatures, invoice slips, or even products or display images. BHT Photo for 500B can be used with BHT-500B Series units. (*1) (*1) System programs are restricted to the following versions. Model BHT-503B (Ver.1.50 ~) BHT-503B (Ver.1.00 ~ 1.49) BHT-504BW BHT-500B Series units other than the above Part No. 496310-3551 496310-3550 496310-3810 Version 1.52 or later Not supported 1.02 or later All versions supported

1.2 BHT Photo for 500B Features

BHT Photo for 500B uses a dedicated extension function (CAMERA.FN3) already built into the system. BHT Photo for 500B is operated in the same way as a standard digital camera, with images captured and saved to a file with a press of the shoot key. Bright images can be taken in dark locations by turning ON the light. Program development can be completed with just a few lines provided that it is intended for default operation. Furthermore, it is also possible to customize operation keys and screens.

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1.3 Precautions
Please observe the following precautions when using BHT Photo for 500B. Avoid looking directly at the light. Please refrain from using BHT Photo for 500B in areas where mobile devices with cameras are prohibited.

1.4 Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to the use of BHT Photo for 500B. This function cannot be used while operating barcode scanning units. Barcode scanning units cannot be operated while using this function. MENU screens (beeper/vibrator/brightness adjustment screens) cannot be operated while using this function. The shoot noise emitted when capturing an image cannot be turned OFF. A license is required in order to use this function.

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2. BHT Photo for 500B Functions

2.1 Operating Method
This section describes how to operate BHT Photo for 500B.

FILE: IMAGE001.JPG SIZE: QVGA(320x240) QUALITY: HIGH

Start-up method: Uses the extension function (CAMERA.FN3). Exiting BHT Photo for 500B: Capture an image, or alternatively, hold down the BS/C key. (*1) Capture method: Press the shoot key (Default: M1 key) to save the image to a specified JPEG file. Illumination method: Press the light key (Default: M2 key) to switch the light ON or OFF.
(*1) A 47h execution error will occur if exited by holding down the BS/C key.

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2.2 Basic Specifications

This section describes the basic specifications of BHT Photo for 500B. File format:JPEG Image size: VGA (640 x 480)/QVGA (320 x 240)/QQVGA (160 x 120) Image quality: High (high quality)/Standard (standard)/Low (low quality) Target size: Within 170 130 mm (recommended) Shoot noise: Intermittent beep when image captured. (Unauthorized photography prevention) The higher the image quality and larger the image size, the larger the size of the saved JPEG file will be. The view finder display will differ depending on the image size. The captured image will fill the entire view finder if VGA or QVGA, and only part of the screen if QQVGA. The application screen displayed immediately prior to starting up this function will be recovered after exiting the function.

2.3 Power Disruption Specifications

Auto power OFF operates while using this function. This function is equipped with resume capability. Images displayed in the view finder when the power is turned OFF are not recovered when the unit is rebooted. If the power is turned OFF while saving a JPEG file and the resume function starts up, the file being saved is deleted and a 350h execution error occurs.

2.4 Customize Specifications for Operation Keys

The shoot key is assigned to the M1 key by default, but can be assigned to other magic keys (M1 to M5). The light key is assigned to the M2 key by default, but can be assigned to other magic keys (M1 to M5). If both the shoot key and light key are assigned to the same magic key, the shoot key will be assigned to that key, and use of the light key will not be possible. The guideline display will change based on the set operation key. Refer to the chapter on the extension function (CAMERA.FN3) for details.

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2.5 Customize Specifications for the Operation Screen

The operation screen is made up of the view finder, background, title bar, status display and guideline. The view finder display position can be moved up and down, and all other parts can be displayed or hidden. Refer to the chapter on the extension function (CAMERA.FN3) for details. The image size of each part and the display coordinates are as follows.
ANK coordinates (0,0) 20 (10,30) 216 240 Title bar
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

162

View finder

(with 1 -dot exte rnal frame)

(0,208) 48 Status display

(0,280) 24

Guideline

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3. Extension Function (CAMERA.FN3

3.1 Overview
This function is used to enable image capture function start-up and setting. Function No. .fcCapture .fcSetKey .fcSetPart .fcSetFinder 1 10 11 12 Process Description Image capture function start-up Shoot and light key setting Screen part setting View finder display position setting

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3.2 Detailed Specifications

Function no. 1 .fcCapture Starts up the image capture function. Syntax CALL "CAMERA.FN3" .fcCapture FILENAME$, SIZE%, QUALITY% Function Starts up the image capture function and then saves the captured image to a JPEG file specified at (FILENAME$). Parameters FILENAME$ SIZE% .caQQVGA .caQVGA .caVGA QUALITY% .callow .caStandard .caHigh Return Value None Note: A 45h execution error will occur when a barcode unit file is open. If a JPEG file with the same name already exists in the back-up location, it will be overwritten. If the power supply is disrupted after image capture and before saving of the JPEG file is complete, a 350h execution error will occur the next time the image capture function is started up. Adjustment menu screens for the beeper, vibrator, backlight and so on cannot be used. If currently sounding, the beeper stops when an image is captured. JPEG filename at back-up destination (Extension: .JPG) Image size 0 1 2 QQVGA (160 x 120) QVGA (320 x 240) VGA (640 x 480)

Quality (compression ratio) 0 1 2 Low (low quality) Standard (standard) High (high quality)

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Run-time Errors Error Code 02h 05h 07h 0Fh 32h 37h 39h 3Dh 45h 47h 350h F0h F1h Meaning Syntax error Parameter out of the range Insufficient memory space String length out of the range File type mismatch (The extension is not .JPG.) File already open Too many files. The FIELD information does not match Device files prohibited from opening concurrently Process aborted with C key There is no captured image. (The power supply may have been disrupted.) Parameter number mismatch Parameter type mismatch

Example Acquiring an image and saving as a high-quality JPEG file with VGA (640 x 480) image size FILENAME$ = "PHOTO.JPG" ' Back-up destination filename SIZE% = .caVGA ' VGA (640 x 480) ' High quality

QUALITY% = .caHigh

CALL "CAMERA.FN3" .fcCapture FILENAME$, SIZE%, QUALITY%

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Function no. 10

.fcSetKey

Sets the shoot and light keys. Syntax CALL "CAMERA.FN3" .fcSetKey SHUTTER.KEY%, LIGHT.KEY% Function Sets the shoot and light keys. When the guideline is set to be displayed, the shoot and light key allocation is as shown below.

FILE: IMAGE001.JPG SIZE: QVGA(320x240) QUALITY: HIGH

[Ex.] When shoot key assigned to M4 and light assigned to M2

Parameters SHUTTER.KEY% .caKeyM1 .caKeyM2 .caKeyM3 .caKeyM4 .caKeyM5 LIGHT.KEY% .caKeyM1 .caKeyM2 .caKeyM3 .caKeyM4 .caKeyM5 Return Value None 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Shoot key numbers M1 (default) M2 M3 M4 M5 (MENU) Light key numbers M1 M2 (default) M3 M4 M5 (MENU)

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If the shoot key and light key are not set, the shoot key is assigned to the M1 key, and the light key is assigned to the M2 key. If the shoot and light keys are set to the same key, the setting for the light key will be ignored.

Run-time Errors Error Code 05h F0h F1h Meaning Parameter out of the range Parameter number mismatch Parameter type mismatch

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Function no. 11

.fcSetPart

Sets the parts used at the image capture screen. Syntax

CALL "CAMERA.FN3" .fcSetPart PARTS%

Function Sets whether to display each of the parts at the image capture screen. These parts include the background, title bar, status display, and guideline. All parts are displayed by default. Title bar

Background

FILE: IMAGE001.JPG SIZE: QVGA(320x240) QUALITY: HIGH

Status display

Guideline

Parameters PARTS% Setting value

(Default: .caPtBg+.caPtTitle+.caPtStatus+.caPtGuide (15)) .caPtBg .caPtTitle .caPtStatus .caPtGuide Return Value None Note: The view finder is always displayed. 1 2 4 8 Background Title bar Status display Guideline

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Run-time Errors Error Code F0h F1h Meaning Parameter number mismatch Parameter type mismatch

Example Displaying the guideline only

PARTS% = .caPtGuide 'Guideline (8)

CALL "CAMERA.FN3" .fcSetPart PARTS%

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Function no. 12

.fcSetFinder

Sets the view finder display position. Syntax

CALL "CAMERA.FN3" .fcSetFinder FINDER.TOP%

Function Sets the view finder display position. The view position can be moved up and down by specifying the view finder upper coordinates. Please note the left and right position is fixed.

View finder upper coordinates

FILE: IMAGE001.JPG SIZE: QVGA(32a0x240) QUALITY: HIGH

Parameters FINDER.TOP% If the upper coordinates (0 ~ 153) (Default: 30) of the view finder display position lie outside the permissible range, round off the parameter value within the range. Return Value None Note: The status display and so on may be hidden by the view finder depending on the set display position.

Run-time Errors Error Code F0h F1h Meaning Parameter number mismatch Parameter type mismatch

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4. License
4.1 Overview
A license is required to use BHT Photo for 500B. The following license registration screen is displayed immediately before starting up BHT Photo for 500B if no license has been registered.

I NS T AL L LI C E NS E P ROD UC T I D : X X X - X XX - X X X - X XX P ROD UC T N AM E : B HT P ho t o f o r 5 0 0B P ROD UC T K E Y :

[E NT ]S E T TI N G

The license can be registered by entering a product key for BHT Photo for 500B at this screen. Hold down the BS/C key to start up BHT Photo for 500B (trial version) without having registered the license. Please note that the product key for BHT Photo for 500B can be obtained when purchasing BHT Photo for 500B.

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4.2 Restricted Use of Trial Version

A trial version of BHT Photo for 500B can be used without registering the license. The trial version, however, is subject to the following restrictions. NO LICENSE displays in the center of the view finder during image capture. NO LICENSE is imprinted on saved JPEG files.

4.3 Precautions
Please observe the following license-related precautions. Refrain from use of the trial version on a long-term basis. The license cannot be deleted. The license cannot be transferred to other BHT units.

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BHT Photo for 500B Manual

First Edition: October, 2008

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