H
Low Current Digital
Bar Code Wand
Technical Data
HBCS-A000 Series
Features
• Rugged Polycarbonate Case,
Switched or Unswitched
• Ultra Low Continuous
Current Draw
• Available in 3 Resolutions to
Meet a Variety of Scanning
Needs
• High Ambient Light
Rejection–Operates in
Direct Sunlight
• Visible Red (655 nm) and
Infrared (820 nm) Versions
Available
• Scan Angle: 0
°
to 45
°
Typical
• Manufacturing: ISO 9002
Certified
Description
The HBCS-A000 series low
current digital wands are hand
held scanners optimized to
provide excellent scanning of all
common bar code formats. The
patented low current, high
ambient light rejection circuitry is
packaged in a rugged
polycarbonate case.
Available in three resolutions,
these wands are capable of
reading a wide range of bar code
printing. Visible red and infrared
versions are available for reading
a wide range of print types and
colors.
The wands are available with or
without a switch to control the
wand operation.
Applications
The HBCS-A000 series wands are
highly effective alternatives to
keyboard data entry. These
devices are especially designed
for battery powered applications
where low power drain is a
primary concern. In addition to
their low current draw, these
wands are also designed to work
in high ambient light, such as
outdoors or near windows.
Selection Guide
Wand Type
Typical Resolution
LED Wavelength
5-Pin DIN
Connector
9-Pin D-Sub
Connector
No connector:
Strip and Tin Leads
Individually Boxed
Wand
Switched
0.33 mm
0.19 mm
(0.013 in.)
(0.0075 in.)
655 nm
HBCS-A000* HBCS-A200
Unswitched
0.13 mm
0.33 mm
0.19 mm
0.13 mm
(0.005 in.)
(0.013 in.) (0.0075 in.) (0.005 in.)
820 nm
655 nm
820 nm
HBCS-A400* HBCS-A100* HBCS-A300 HBCS-A500*
HBCS-A008* HBCS-A208* HBCS-A408* HBCS-A108* HBCS-A308* HBCS-A508*
HBCS-A007* HBCS-A207* HBCS-A407* HBCS-A107* HBCS-A307* HBCS-A507*
Order Option #A01 with the above referenced part number. The wand is shipped in a
“kraft” box, including an HBCS-A000 series data sheet.
*Note: Build to order product only. Minimum stock is available for engineering evaluation purchases.
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Specifications
(T
A
= 25°C Typical)
Parameter
Scan Velocity
Edge Contrast
Supply Voltage (V
CC
)
Supply Ripple
Temperature
Ambient Light
Minimum
7.6 (3)
45
4.5
-20
Maximum
127 (50)
5.5
100
+65
100,000
Units
cm/sec (in/sec)
%
V
mV
pp
°C
lux
Notes
1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Supply Voltage
Output Transistor Power
Output Collector Voltage
Minimum
-40
-20
-0.5
-0.5
Maximum
+75
+65
+6
150
+20
Units
°C
°C
V
mW
V
Electrical Characteristics
(T
A
= 25°C)
Parameter
Supply Current
High Level Output Current
Low Level Output Voltage
Output Rise Time
Output Fall Time
Switch Bounce
ESD Immunity
ESD Isolation Unswitched Wands
ESD Isolation–Switched Wands
Wake-Up Time
Min.
2.5
Typ.
3.5
Max.
5.0
1.0
0.4
20
20
5.0
Units
mA
A
V
µs
µs
ms
kV
kV
kV
ms
Conditions
V
S
= 5.0 V
V
OH
= 2.4 V
I
OL
= 16 mA
Notes
2
3.4
1.2
0.5
25
15
8
50
200
3
3
4
5
5
5
6
Notes:
1. Contrast is defined as R
W
- R
B
where R
W
is the reflectance of the white spaces and R
B
is the reflectance of the black bars, measured
at the emitter wavelength (655 nm or 820 nm). Contrast is related to PCS by PCS = (R
W
- R
B
)/R
W
or R
W
- R
B
= PCS * R
W
.
2. Not including the pull-up resistor current.
3. 10% to 90% transitions.
4. Switch bounce causes a series of sub millisecond pulses to appear on the output.
5. Shield must be properly terminated. The human body is modelled by discharging a 300 pF capacitor through a 500
Ω
resistor. No
damage to the wand will occur at the specified discharge level. The energy will be passed through the shield to the host device.
6. After this time, the wand is operational.
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Electrical Operation
The HBCS-A000 series digital bar
code wands consist of a precision
optical sensor and an electronic
circuit that creates a digital
output of the bar code pattern.
The open collector transistor
requires only a pull-up resistor to
provide a TTL compatible output.
A non-reflecting black bar results
in a logic high (1) level output,
while a reflecting white space will
cause a logic low (0) level output.
The initial state will be indeter-
minate. However, if no bar code
is scanned, after a short period,
(typically less than 1 second), the
wand will assume a logic low
state.
The wands provide a case, cable
and connector shield which must
be terminated to logic ground, or
preferably, to both logic ground
and earth ground. The shield is
connected to the metal housing of
the 5 pin DIN connector.
subassembly and the FCC identi-
fication number no longer applies.
Hewlett-Packard assumes no
responsibility or liability for users
of the Hewlett Packard Low
Current Digital Bar Code Wands
without connectors that fail to
comply with FCC regulations.
This equipment complies with
Part 15, Class B, of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
l) This equipment may not cause
harmful interference,
2) This equipment must accept
any interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Warranty and Service
Hewlett-Packard Low Current
Digital Bar Code Wands are
warranted for a period of one
year after purchase covering
defects in material and
workmanship. Hewlett-Packard
will repair, or at its option,
replace products that prove to be
defective in material or
workmanship under proper use
during the warranty period.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. HEWLETT-PACKARD
FCC Identification
FCC ID: B948JAHBCS-A000
HEWLETT-PACKARD
FCC ID: B948JAHBCS-A000
HEWLETT-PACKARD
FCC ID: B948JAHBCS-A200
HEWLETT-PACKARD
FCC ID: B948JAHBCS-A300
HEWLETT-PACKARD
FCC ID: B948JAHBCS-A400
HEWLETT-PACKARD
FCC ID: B948JAHBCS-A500
HEWLETT-PACKARD
IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES.
For additional warranty or service
information please contact your
local Hewlett-Packard sales
representative or authorized
distributor.
Model
HBCS-A000 through -A099
HBCS-A100 through -A199
HBCS-A200 through -A299
HBCS-A300 through -A399
HBCS-A400 through -A499
HBCS-A500 through -A599
Certification
FCC Certification (US Only)
Hewlett-Packard products have
received FCC certification for its
standard configuration only. Any
customer purchasing the product
with stripped and tinned leads or
a connector without adequate
shielding has the responsibility to
comply with FCC regulations.
Moreover, if the Hewlett-Packard
Low Current Bar Code Wands are
purchased without a connector,
the product becomes defined as a
The CE Mark demonstrates
compliance with EC directives
on EMC.
VCCI Registration:
Pending
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Wand Dimensions and Connector Configurations
SWITCH
H
23 (0.9)
19 (0.8)
3.4
(0.135)
160 (6.3)
9
HBCS
AX08
6
5
300 (12)
200 (8)
480 (19)
1
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
LABEL
HBCS
AX00
4
5
3
2
1
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES)
Function
V
CC
Output
Ground
Shield
HBCS-AX00 HBCS-AX08 Wire Color
1
9
Red
2
2
White
3
7
Black
Shell
8
Braid
All other pins are N/C
Shield and ground are tied together in the connector.
Note:
If the part is purchased with stripped and tinned wires, or if the
connector is removed, the ground and shield wires must be connected
together for proper operation.
Preferred Orientation
Preferred Electrical
Connection
V
CC
TILT ANGLE
10° TO 30°
4.7 kΩ
OUTPUT
10 µF
V
CC
OUTPUT
GROUND
GROUND
SHIELD
H
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