mobile experts
The automatic recording and imple-
menting of data to a wide range of
concepts is of increasing importance. It
is demanded to store as much data as
possible in a space as small as possible. In
addition it must be possible to read and
process this data reliably.
Nowadays there are approximately 30
symbologies on the market. The optio-
nal integrable CMOS Barcode Imager
BCx10-Ex fitted to the i.roc x10 can
read all common barcodes, such as ID
linear codes, 2D stacked /matrix codes,
OCR fonts, postal codes. This module
comprises an omni-directional (360º)
scanning range and a double coloured
„aimer“ that marks the scanning area.
Two main types of barcode reading de-
vices are available. There are laser scan-
ners that record the barcode by means
of a reading line . This is more than suf-
ficient for one-dimensional codes, since
one line contains all information. After
the introduction of two-dimensional
codes the laser scanners were impro-
ved in a way in which deflection mirrors
create a second scan line that is genera-
ted at a certain angle.
This way it is possible to read stacked
two-dimensional codes. The second type
of device is called an „area imager“. In-
tegrated picture record modules record
the barcode as if taking a photo. Then
software algorithms are applied to find
the barcode area within the picture ,
to recognise type and turning position
and finally to identify the bar code. This
makes it possible to read matrix codes
as well.
Barcode-modules

Technical data BC x10 -Ex imager:

readable bar codes:
2D:
PDF417, MicroPDF417, MaxiCode, Data Matrix,QR Code, Aztec, Aztec Mesas, Code 49, EANUCC Composite
Linear:
Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, UPC, EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Reduced Space Symbology, Code 93, Codablock F
Postal: Postnet, Planet Code, British, Canadian, Japanese, KIX (Netherlands)
OCR Fonts: OCR-A and OCR-B
Focus: 178 mm (7”) from front panel (nominal)
Scan area: 360°
Viewing angle: ±40°
Surround light: 535 lux - 100.000 lux (49’ cd - 9292’ cd)

Technical data BC x10 -Ex laserscanner:

readable bar codes: UPC/EAN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, I 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Codabar,MSI Plessey
Focus: min. 30 mm (1.18”), max 760mm (29.92”)
Light Source: Visible Laser Diode 650 nm
Scan Angle: 53° (typical)
Scan Patterns: Linear
Scan Rate: 39 (± 3) scans/sec (bi-directional)
Ambient Light: 4844 lux - 107640 lux (450’ cd - 10000’ cd)
Laser Classification: CDRH/IEC Class 2
Example: check of goods issue
Application of the industrial PDA`s
i.roc 420 in a shipping department.