Chapter 1 
 
Overview 
 
Introducing the MS840B/MS840P/MS840 
First of all, thank you for choosing Unitech’s products. This scanner has capability 
of precise barcode scanning, reconnecting automatically after off-line in a long 
transmitting distance. It not only provides convenient and high efficient performance 
but also is well featured with wireless technology. 
The cradle (optional) is provided with a charger and a wireless dongle together. The 
scanner has a prolonged battery life, being thus able to work continuously for 10 
hours while scanning a barcode every 3 seconds in 100 meters of long-range 
communication.  
You can accelerate productivity, lower cost of ownership, and even enjoy the delight 
of move-around freedom. The device is the best scanning partner you can trust. 
Thank you for choosing Unitech product. 
Features - 
  Extremely low power consumption 
  Firmware upgradeable 
  Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), 
GS1 DataBar (RSS), etc. 
  Supports 2 scan profiles, Cradle Mode and Cradle-less mode 
  User feedback via LED indicator and beeper 
  Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read 
  Up to 3 scanners connected to one base 
  Up to 4KB of memory buffer for reading when scanner out of range 
  Capable of transmitting scanned data, emulating a serial cable (Cradle Mode) 
or as keyboard input (Cradle-less Mode), to a laptop PC or PDA with wireless 
technology 
  Parameters programmable, including data output format, editing format, 
symbologies, etc. 
  Over 10 hours of operation time 
Application - 
  Warehouse 
  Pharmacies 
  Logistics 
  Retailers 
  Point of sale (POS) 
  Inventory Management 
  Distribution & Transportation 
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