Hard- and software compatibility
Compatibility levels
Compatibilty is graded by levels. Below is the table of levels, from best down to worst:
| Level | Desription | |
|---|---|---|
 | Supported | Items are permanently available at IBK and get tested for new releases. Issues with these items are covered by formal support from IBK. IBK assures full compatibility to latest BPS release. |
 | OK | Tested by IBK or customers for distinct BPS2 versions. No technical issues found. No formal support available. |
 | Limited | Tested by IBK or customers for distinct BPS2 versions. Some technical but not serious issues. No formal support available. |
 | Not compatible | The item was tested and found not to be usable because of technical issues. No formal support available. |
BPS2 Partner Status
BPS2 Partners are 3rd party hard- and software manufacturers or vendors actively working together with IBK to ensure maximum compatibility of the products.
Hardware compatibility list
Ordered by support level.
| Category | Make/Model | Picture | BPS2 Partner | Compatibility | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Personal Computer | Desktop, laptop or tablet pc with a supported client operating system |   | Supported | Minimum screen resolution 1280 x 1024 Pointing device (Mouse or Touchscreen) Keyboard optional |
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| | Vehicle Mount Computer | Forsis PROFI 1200 XGA PM |  | FORSIS | Supported | |
| | Laser Printer | Brother HL-2035 |  | Supported | Microsoft driver included in Windows 7 | |
| | Handheld Computer | Motorola/Symbol MC3090 Color touchscreen 324×324 pixels, 16 bit per pixel, 28 keys layout. |  | Tested with 2.9, 2.10 | Windows CE 5.0 Symbol Pocket Browser 2.10 |
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| | Label Printer | CAB A4.3+/200 |  | Tested with 0.0.8 | CAB driver version 4.5.16, 64 bit on Windows 7. See Notes |
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| | Barcode Scanner | Symbol LS3578FZ |  | Tested with 2.6 | Check documentation in download section for details. | |
| | Labeler | Leich and Mehl PAW 2000-S |  | Tested with 2.12 | ||
| | Scales | Busch BIT650 |  | Tested with 2.12 | ||
| | Scales | Mettler with MT-SICS |  | Tested with 2.12 | ||
| | Signals | ICP CON I-7188E3(-232) |  | Tested with 2.13 | Signals directly controlled. Serial interfaces by VxComm software | |
| | Scales | Busch Minipond | Tested with 2.12 | End of life product. Taring over interface not supported. |
Software compatibility list
Ordered by support level.
| Category | Make/Model | BPS2 Partner | Compatibility | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Client Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate | Supported | 32 and 64 bit | |
| | Database | Oracle 11g Standard, Enterprise | Supported | ||
| | Database | PostgreSQL 9.0 | Supported from 2.13 | ||
| | Client Operating System | Microsoft XP Professional | Tested with 2.9, 2.10 | ||
| | Database | Oracle 10g Standard, Enterprise | Tested with 2.9, 2.10 | ||
| | Database | PostgreSQL 8.4 | Tested up to 2.12 | ||
| | Handheld Operating Environment for Mobile Workplace | Symbol Pocket Browser 2.1 | Tested with 2.9, 2.10 | ||
| | Labeling software | PAGO Batchprint 3.7.0 | Tested with 2.12 | Interfaced as generic labeler. CSV double quote escaping not working completely as specified (bug reported to PAGO). |