DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 
 
OPERATIONAL 
 
Light Source  Visible Laser Diode 650 nm 
Laser Power:  Less than 1 mW (peak) 
Embedded Laser: 
Max Power:  10 mW 
Wavelength:  650 nm 
Depth of Scan Field: 
0 mm - 203 mm (0" - 8") for 
0.330 mm (13 mil) bar code at default settings 
Scan Speed:  72 scan lines per second 
Scan Pattern:  Single scan line 
Minimum Bar Width:  0.127 mm (5.0 mil) 
Infrared Activation: 
Long Range: 0 mm – 279 mm ± 51 mm (0" – 11" ± 2") 
Short Range: 0 mm – 102 mm ± 25 mm (0" – 4" ± 1") 
Decode Capability: 
Autodiscriminates all standard bar codes for others call 
a customer service representative 
System Interfaces: 
RS232, PC Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard, 
RS485, Light Pen Emulation, Laser Emulation, RS232 
with DSR, Low Speed USB (Serial Emulation or 
Keyboard Emulation), Full Speed USB 
Print Contrast:  35% minimum reflectance difference 
Number Characters 
Read: 
Up to 80 data characters  (Maximum number will vary 
based on symbology & density) 
Roll, Pitch, Yaw:  42°, 68°, 52° 
Beeper Operation:  7 tones or no beep 
Visual Indicators: 
Default Settings 
Green* LED   laser on, ready to scan 
Red* LED   good read 
Yellow LED 
(MS9540 Only)  
ON, CodeGate button is inactive  
OFF, CodeGate button is active 
*  In some custom units, the standard green LED has been replaced with a blue LED 
and the red LED has been replaced with a white LED.
 
 
Specifications are subject to change without notice.