VTAP100-PRO-BW Local mode

Using VTAP PRO reader in Local mode

The Local mode lets you use VTAP100-PRO-BW without VTAP Cloud. The USB/serial and Bluetooth BLE features are available in Local mode, and can be configured without a VTAP Cloud connection.

Local mode offers all the features of more basic VTAP100 readers. It may be controlled over a USB COMport or serial interface, or emulate a USB keyboard, for output to a POS terminal for example. On top of this it has Bluetooth and BLE features. It can act as a BLE keyboard, receive input from a Bluetooth barcode or QR scanner, or run a dynamic BLE beacon. Optionally, input, relay and external serial LED output features are also available in Local mode. (VTAP100 PRO I/O expansion board required.) Wi-Fi is not available in Local mode, and VTAP Cloud connectivity is switched off.

Change from Cloud to Local mode

Unless the VTAP PRO reader was specifically supplied pre-configured for use with VTAP Cloud, it will be supplied ready to use Local Mode.

The Local mode can be enabled by changing the config.txt setting directly.

It is assumed that your VTAP100-PRO-BW is in Cloud mode and connected to a PC via USB connection.

Note: If USB mass storage on the VTAP100-PRO-BW has been disabled you will need help from our support team (contact vtap‑support@dotorigin.com) to re-enable it via the VTAP Cloud platform before switching to Local mode.

Connect the VTAP100-PRO-BW to a PC or Mac.
On the VTAP mass storage drive, open the config.txt file.
Set CloudMode=0 and save the file.
After the file save, the VTAP should immediately switch to Local mode, which can be observed when the LEDs turn red from blue.