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PowerScan™ Industrial Handheld Bar Code Scanner

PowerScan: Setting a New Standard
The PowerScan family of handheld laser bar code scanners has been specifically designed "from the ground up" to meet the demands of industrial users. In this tough environment, the right tool makes all the difference. With a PSC PowerScan scanner on the job, you'll have one of the toughest, most reliable tools around.

You can rely on the PowerScan scanner for fast, accurate bar code reading, from up close to over 65" (165cm) away. Even labels previously thought to be unreadable can now be read using PSC's new superior decoding software, QuadraLogic™. The scanner will auto-discriminate all standard bar code symbologies and automatically adjust to read a wide range of code densities.

Dependable In The Harshest Conditions
Even in the most harsh working environments, you can depend on the PowerScan scanner to keep on working. Designed to meet the most stringent drop specification in the industry, the scanner will withstand multiple 6' (183cm) drops to concrete.

Even dust and moisture won't faze it. In fact, the PowerScan scanner has a rating of IP54, which means it meets or exceeds the sealing rating of every portable host terminal on the market. And don't worry about weather conditions -- the PowerScan scanner operates over a wide temperature range, from below freezing to over 120°F (49°C).

Built Rugged To Stand Up To Abuse
As we all know, handheld scanners often are dropped and abused, so this scanner has been designed with high impact-resistant material and incorporates protective rubber cushioning at every point of impact. The frictionless scan mechanism, with a limited life-time warranty, and all internal optical components, are shock mounted to maintain precise alignment under high shock loads. The scan window is made of shatter-proof material and is diamond coated to resist scratching. Even the replaceable interface cable is protected with an integrated metal strain relief.

Innovative Host Connectivity
The PowerScan scanner also has a broad range of communication options using unique multi-interface modules, which allow for connection to most host computer systems. Our AutoSelect™ feature allows you to quickly move between different hosts and applications by simply changing cables. Finally, PowerScan's low current draw, combined with its low power mode, make it ideal for use with battery operated terminals.

PowerScan™ Features and Benefits

QuadraLogic™ decoding software for superior scanning performance
Environmentally sealed, with the best IP rating of any handheld scanner
Multi-interface modules provide ultimate flexible connectivity
Positive trigger feedback for gloved hand operation
Integrated metal tether hook
Programmable scan angle, beeper tone and volume
Field upgradable Flash Memory
A variety of flexible mounting and storage accessories available

PowerScan™ Specifications

Mechanical

SCANNER ONLY

Dimensions:
4.4in L x 2.7in W x 7.2in H
(11.2cm L x 6.9cm W x 18.3cm H)
Weight: 9.6 oz. (272 g)

STANDARD CABLE

Length:
32.0in ( 81cm) (collapsed)
72.0in (183cm) (maximum working)
Weight: 6.2 oz. (176 g)

OPTIONAL CABLE*

Length:
80.0in (203cm) (collapsed)
120.0in (305cm) (maximum working)

*Note: Other cable lengths are also available

Optical
Scan Rate (nominal)

35 scans per second

Scan System

Frictionless lifetime flexture mechanism

Pitch

±65°

Skew

±55°

Light Source

650 nm (VLD) visible laser diode (extra bright)

Ambient Light Immunity

artificial light:1,200 foot-candles
sunlight: 8,000 foot-candles

Print Contrast Ratio (minimum)

25%

Depth of Field

Narrow Width

High Density*

3.0 mil

1.0 - 2.0 in (2.5 - 5.1 cm)

4.0 mil

0.8 - 3.0 in (2.5 - 7.6 cm)

5.0 mil

0.8 - 3.8 in (2.0 - 9.7 cm)

7.5 mil

0.6 - 4.5 in (1.5 - 11.4 cm)

10 mil

0.2 - 5.5 in (1.5 - 14.0 cm)

Narrow Width

Standard Range*

7.50 mil

3.0 - 6.0 in (7.0 - 15.0 cm)

10.0 mil

1.5 - 15.0 in (3.8 - 38.0 cm)

15.0 mil

1.0 - 25.0 in (2.5 - 64.0 cm)

20.0 mil

1.0 - 35.0 in (2.5 - 89.0 cm)

55.0 mil**

6.0 - 60.0 in (15.0 - 152.0 cm)

*Printing resolution, contrast and ambient light dependent.
**Barcode on paper stock

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Decoding Capability

UPC/EAN/JAN

UPC-A / UPC-E
EAN-8 / EAN-13
JAN-8 / JAN-13
P2, P5, Code 128 EAN add-ons

Industrial Codes:

Interleaved 2 of 5
Standard 2 of 5
Code 128
Code 39
Code 39 Full ASCII
Pharmacode 39
Code 93
Codabar
MSI / Plessey
BC412*

*Note: Available upon request

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Electrical

Complies with: TÜV, GOST R, UL, cUL

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Communications

Undecoded:

Standard Intermec-compatible

*Multi-Interface Modules (Interchangeable):

RS232C
Standard Keyboard Wedge
Wand Emulation
IBM 46XX
RS232C
RS232C**
Universal Keyboard Wedge

* The AutoSelect™ cable determines the active interface
** This RS232 interface only supports RXD and TXD: no control signals are available.

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Environmental

Operating Temperature

-22 to 122° F (-30 to 50° C)

Storage Temperature

-40 to 158° F (-40 to 70° C)

Relative Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Vibration

MIL-STD-810E

Water and Dust

IEC529 rating IP54DW (resistant)

*Shock:

Withstands multiple six-foot (183cm) drops onto concrete

*Note: drop tests performed at 73° F (23° C)

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Safety/Regulatory

Electrical Complies to:

TÜV

UL

cUL

Emissions Complies to:

FCC-A

EN 55022-B

BCIQ CNS13438

AS/NZS 3548

Certifications

Laser Safety

CDRH Class II, IEC 60825 Class 2 (caution: laser radiation - do not stare into the beam)

Specifications subject to change without notice.