15cm Range CCD Barcode Scanner

Physical dimensions: 160 mm (L) × 66 mm (W) × 90 mm (H); net weight: 128 g. Equipped with a high-fidelity CCD image sensor (752 × 480 px) delivering 4 mil resolution—capable of decoding narrow, densely printed 1D barcodes. Illuminated by a 650 nm red LED (265 lux brightness). Maximum working distance: 15 cm. Scan frequency: 200 scans/sec. USB interface (no external power adapter needed). Input: 3.3–5 V DC, 330 mA (1.33 W). Cable: 1.5 m reinforced PVC. Enclosure: flame-retardant ABS+PC blend. IP54 ingress rating. Operational temperature range: 0–50 °C; storage: −40–60 °C. ESD protection: 8 kV contact / 15 kV air discharge. Native support for Windows, macOS, and Linux OS families. Keyboard layout compatibility includes English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Canadian variants. Audio feedback via integrated buzzer; visual status via dual-colour LED. Two functional modes: live data streaming or offline buffer storage. Designed exclusively for 1D barcode reading (no 2D capability—confirmed by sensor type, resolution spec, and absence of PDF417/Data Matrix support indicators). Successfully deployed on mobile device screens, wet packaging, reflective metallic labels, sub-silver thermal receipts, and standard paper—meeting the practical scanning challenges found in UK independent grocers, off-licences, and wholesale cash-and-carry outlets.