Ecom Instruments X20 Technical data BC x10 -Ex imager, Technical data BC x10 -Ex laserscanner

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Barcode- modules

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.

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.

Example: check of goods issue

Application of the industrial PDA`s i.roc 420 in a shipping department.

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