Ecom Instruments 3600 mAh PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
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.