Special Features:

Solid state; multi-interface capability; scanning width: 2 inch wide at 1 inch from scanner, 6 inches wide at 7 inches from scanner; 4 ml element size resolution; up to 40, 000 lux ambient light capacity

Properties:

A device which contains a light source, such as a light emitting diode or a laser diode and a light detector, such as semiconductor photo. It may/may not include other electronic circuitry. It is used to scan bar codes, alpha/numeric characters, markings, or the like. It converts the scanned data to a signal which can be input into an electronic system, such as a computer. It may be designed either as a hand manipulated device or as a device which is mounted in a fixed position for operation. Excludes receiver-transmitter, laser. See also coupler, optoelectronic.