HP HBCS-A508, HBCS-A507, HBCS-A500, HBCS-A408, HBCS-A407 Datasheet

Low Current Digital
Bar Code Wand

Technical Data

H

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 Switched Unswitched

Typical Resolution 0.33 mm 0.19 mm 0.13 mm 0.33 mm 0.19 mm 0.13 mm

(0.013 in.) (0.0075 in.) (0.005 in.) (0.013 in.) (0.0075 in.) (0.005 in.)
LED Wavelength 655 nm 820 nm 655 nm 820 nm
5-Pin DIN HBCS-A000* HBCS-A200 HBCS-A400* HBCS-A100* HBCS-A300 HBCS-A500*

Connector
9-Pin D-Sub HBCS-A008* HBCS-A208* HBCS-A408* HBCS-A108* HBCS-A308* HBCS-A508*

Connector
No connector: HBCS-A007* HBCS-A207* HBCS-A407* HBCS-A107* HBCS-A307* HBCS-A507*

Strip and Tin Leads
Individually Boxed Order Option #A01 with the above referenced part number. The wand is shipped in a

Wand “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

= 25°C Typical)

A

Parameter Minimum Maximum Units Notes

Scan Velocity 7.6 (3) 127 (50) cm/sec (in/sec)
Edge Contrast 45 % 1
Supply Voltage (VCC) 4.5 5.5 V
Supply Ripple 100 mV

pp

Temperature -20 +65 °C
Ambient Light 100,000 lux

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Minimum Maximum Units

Storage Temperature -40 +75 °C
Operating Temperature -20 +65 °C
Supply Voltage -0.5 +6 V
Output Transistor Power 150 mW
Output Collector Voltage -0.5 +20 V

Electrical Characteristics (T

= 25°C)

A

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units Conditions Notes

Supply Current 2.5 3.5 5.0 mA VS = 5.0 V 2
High Level Output Current 1.0 A VOH = 2.4 V
Low Level Output Voltage 0.4 V IOL = 16 mA
Output Rise Time 3.4 20 µs3
Output Fall Time 1.2 20 µs3
Switch Bounce 0.5 5.0 ms 4
ESD Immunity 25 kV 5
ESD Isolation Unswitched Wands 15 kV 5
ESD Isolation–Switched Wands 8 kV 5
Wake-Up Time 50 200 ms 6

Notes:

1. Contrast is defined as RW - RB where RW is the reflectance of the white spaces and RB is the reflectance of the black bars, measured
at the emitter wavelength (655 nm or 820 nm). Contrast is related to PCS by PCS = (RW - RB)/RW or RW - RB = PCS * RW.

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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