Model: AS601U

1D Fixed barcode Scanner

SPECIFICATIONS

STEP1 - CHECK HARDWARE STEP2 - CONNECT TO HOST STEP3 - POSITION SCANNER STEP4 - INSTALL SOFTWARE UTILITY

DIMENSION SCANNING RANGELight source 525nm visible green LED

635nm visible red LEDScan rate 200 scans/secSensor 2500 pixels CCD sensorResolution 4mil/ 0.1mmPCS 30%Width of Field 140mm (13Mil Code39)Depth of Field 4 Mil Code39: 60 - 85mm

5 Mil Code39: 50 - 90mm 10 Mil Code39: 60 - 180mm 15 Mil Code39: 60 - 250mm 13 Mil UPC/EAN: 60 - 180mm

Dimension W56 x L41 x H20 mmHousing ABS (Housing), PC (Back Cover)Weight 120g ± 10gCable Length 90cm/35.4in (Fixed Cable)Interface RS232, USB HIDVoltage 5VDC±5%Working Current < 200mAStandby Current < 140mAOperating Temp.  -10 to 55˚C (14˚F to 131˚F)Storage Temp. -20 to 65˚C (-4˚F to 149˚F)Ambient Light 70,000 luxDrop Durability 1.5MSealing IP55Symbologies All major 1D barcodes incl. GS1 Databar

Top View

Front View

Pin Signal123

+5VCCData -Data +

4 GND

RS232 (D-Sub 9 Female):

USB (Type A Male):

Pin Signal23578

TXD(Out)RXD(In)GND

CTS(In)RTS(Out)

USB Hardware USB Connection

RS232 Hardware RS232 Connection

1. Connect the scanner to the host.2. The scanner is powered by the USB connection.3. Data will be sent as HID keyboard input.

2. Pitch the scanner at a minimum of ±5˚ to avoid specular re�ection.

1. Maximum Scan Angle: Skew ±45˚, Pitch ±60˚, Tilt ±40˚

Skew ±45˚

Pitch ±60˚

Tilt ±40˚

Based on di�erent hardware & con�guration method, there are 2 types of software utility:

1. EZU Software - works with USB interface scanner and supports con�guration barcodes

2. BEO Software - works with RS232 interface scanner and supports command operation

Both are available for download from Arkscan Website :

1. Connect the scanner to the host.2. Connect a power adapter(sold separately) to the RS232 connector’s DC Jack as external power supply.3. Data will be sent serially over RS232, with communication settings of 9600-8-N-1

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Auto-sensing Area

Barcode Scanning Area

Quick Guide

56mm

41mm

20mmSide View

Scanner(Side View)

Barcode

1D Fixed Barcode Scanner Quick Guide (Rev 1)

http://www.arkscan.com

For technical support, please contact us byEmail: support@arkscan.com

Tel: 1-212-655-4423

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