Opticon MDL 1000 Specifications Manual

Laser Scan Engine

MDL 1000

This manual provides specifications for the MDL
1000 laser scan engine.

Specifications Manual

All information subject to change without notice.

Document History

Opticon

MDL 1000

Specifications Manual

Model Number:
Edition:
Date:

MDL 1000

3

2006-04-20

Specification Number:
Original Spec Number:

SS06023

SS05008

Copyright 2008 Opticon. All rights reserved.

This manual may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or converted to any electronic or
machine readable form without prior written consent of Opticon.

Limited Warranty and Disclaimers
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE

PRODUCT.
Serial Number

A serial number appears on all Opticon products. This official registration number is directly related to the device
purchased. Do not remove the serial number from your Opticon device. Removing the serial number voids the warranty.

Warranty

Unless otherwise agreed in a written contract, all Opticon products are warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship for two years after purchase. Opticon will repair or, at its option, replace products that are defective in
materials or workmanship with proper use during the warranty period. Opticon is not liable for damages caused by
modifications made by a customer. In such cases, standard repair charges will apply. If a product is returned under
warranty and no defect is found, standard repair charges will apply. Opticon assumes no liability for any direct, indirect,
consequential or incidental damages arising out of use or inability to use both the hardware and software, even if Opticon
has been informed about the possibility of such damages.

Packaging

The packing materials are recyclable. We recommend that you save all packing material to use should you need to
transport your scanner or send it for service. Damage caused by improper packaging during shipment is not covered by
the warranty.

Trademarks

Trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.

Opticon Inc. and Opticon Sensors Europe B.V. are wholly owned subsidiaries of OPTOELECTRONICS Co., Ltd., 12-17,
Tsukagoshi 4-chome, Warabi-shi, Saitama, Japan 335-0002. TEL [phone]; FAX [phone]

SUPPORT

USA Europe

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.opticonusa.com Web: www.opticon.com

2

Opticon

MDL 1000

Specifications Manual

Contents

1. Abstract....................................................................................................................................... 5

2. Overview...................................................................................................................................... 5

3. Physical Features....................................................................................................................... 5

3.1. Dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 5

3.2. Weight ................................................................................................................................. 5

4. Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................................5

4.1. Operating Temperature and Humidity................................................................................. 5

4.2. Storage Temperature and Humidity .................................................................................... 5

4.3. Ambient Light Immunity....................................................................................................... 5

5. Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 6

5.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................................ 6

5.2. Electrical Characteristics..................................................................................................... 7

5.3. Power Mode Transition ....................................................................................................... 8

6. Optical Specifications................................................................................................................ 9

6.1. Laser Scan Specifications................................................................................................... 9

6.1.1. Tilt of Laser Scan Line ...............................................................................................................9

6.1.2. Curvature of Scan ......................................................................................................................9

7. Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................... 10

7.1. Print Contrast Signal (PCS) .............................................................................................. 10

7.2. Scan Area and Resolution ................................................................................................ 11

7.2.1. Depth of Field...........................................................................................................................11

7.3. Pitch, Skew, and Tilt.......................................................................................................... 12

7.4. Curvature .......................................................................................................................... 13

8. Interface Specifications ...........................................................................................................14

8.1. Interface Connector........................................................................................................... 14

8.2. Interface Circuit ................................................................................................................. 15

9. Integration Specifications........................................................................................................ 17

9.1. Connection to the Host System......................................................................................... 17

10. Serial Number........................................................................................................................... 17

11. Packaging Specifications........................................................................................................18

12. Durability................................................................................................................................... 19

12.1. Electrical Noise ................................................................................................................. 19

3

Opticon

MDL 1000

Specifications Manual

12.2. Shock ................................................................................................................................ 19

12.3. Vibration Strength ............................................................................................................. 19

13. Reliability................................................................................................................................... 19

14. Regulatory Compliance ...........................................................................................................20

14.1. Laser Safety ...................................................................................................................... 20

14.2. RoHS................................................................................................................................. 20

15. Safety......................................................................................................................................... 20

15.1. Shock ................................................................................................................................ 20

15.2. Temperature Conditions.................................................................................................... 20

15.3. Foreign Materials .............................................................................................................. 20

15.4. Other ................................................................................................................................. 20

16. Mechanical Drawing.................................................................................................................21

Table of Figures

Figure 1: Current waveform.......................................................................................................... 8

Figure 2: Current waveform.......................................................................................................... 8

Figure 3: Laser scan tilt and curvature .........................................................................................9

Figure 4: The depth of a decoding field. ......................................................................................11

Figure 5: Pitch, skew, and tilt ...................................................................................................... 12

Figure 6: Curvature..................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 7: Serial number diagram ................................................................................................ 17

Figure 8: Packaging.................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 9: Mechanical drawing..................................................................................................... 21

4

Specifications Manual

1. Abstract

This manual provides specifications for the MDL 1000 laser scan engine.

2. Overview

The MDL 1000 laser scan engine is a compact laser barcode scan engine which can be
installed in various handheld products, such as a cellular terminal. When scanning a target at
the closest point, it has the ability to scan up to 44 mm wide at an angle of 44°. The use of a
short-wavelength red laser beam enhances visibility when scanning lines.

A decoder is built into the MDL 1000 that enables this scan engine to decode barcodes after
scanning and output the information using serial communication.

The MDL 1000 complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

3. Physical Features

Opticon

MDL 1000

3.1. Dimensions

W 28.0 x D 18.0 x H 8.0 mm

3.2. Weight

10 g (max.)

4. Environmental Specifications

4.1. Operating Temperature and Humidity

Temperature: -20° C to 65° C

Humidity: 5% to 90% RH

4.2. Storage Temperature and Humidity

Temperature: -30° C to 70° C

Humidity: 5% to 90% RH

4.3. Ambient Light Immunity

Decoding performance is guaranteed when the range of illumination on a barcode
surface is between zero and the following values:

Incandescent light 4,000 lx

Fluorescent light 4,000 lx (excluding high-frequency lighting)

Sunlight 80,000 lx

5

Opticon

MDL 1000

Specifications Manual

Conditions

Barcode Sample: OPTOELECTRONICS Test Sample

PCS: 0.9

Resolution: 0.25 mm

Symbology: 9-digit Code 39

Quiet zone: 10 mm

N/W ratio: 1:2.5

Distance: 150 mm

Angle (see note below): α = 0° β = 15° γ = 0°

Curvature: R = ∞

Power supply voltage: 3.3 V

Direct light or specular reflection from a light source should be prevented from entering
the acceptance area.

Note: α, β and γ respectively represent pitch, skew and tilt. Please see section 7 for how

these values are defined.

5. Electrical Specifications

5.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Value Unit

Power supply voltage (V

Input voltage VIN -0.3 to Vcc +0.3 V

to GND) VCC 3.9 V

CC

6

5.2. Electrical Characteristics

Electrical characteristics: VCC=3.3 V, Ta=25° C

Item Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

Operating Voltage VCC 3.0 — 3.6 V

Opticon

MDL 1000

Specifications Manual

Operating Current 1 I

Operating Current 2 I

Idle Current I

Aiming Current I

Low Power Current I

Rush Current Peak I

Output Voltage

(Decode LED)

Output Voltage

(Txd, RTS)

READ State

OP1

READ State 95 110 mA

OP2

IDLE State

IDL

AIMING State

AIM

Low Power State

LOW

PEEK

High VIH V

Low V

High VOH I

High

IL

< 8mA VCC-0.6

OH

VOH I

< 5uA VCC-0.6

OH

—

—

—

— —

—

x 0.8

CC

— —

(Low Power

State)

Low V

I

OL

High VOH I

High

I

V

OH

< 8mA

OL

< 4mA VCC-0.6

OH

< 5uA VCC-0.6

OH

— —

(Low Power

State)

Low V

Iy < 4mA

OL

— —

110 125 mA

30 40 mA

50 65 mA

1400 uA

500 1000 mA

— —

V Input Voltage

VCC x 0.2 V

— —

— —

V

V

0.4 V

— —

— —

V

V

0.4 V

Output Voltage

(Power Down)

High

(Low Power

VOH I

< 5uA VCC -0.6

OH

— —

V

State)

Low VOL I

IIN

< 4mA

OL

— —

VIN＝3.3V — —

0.4 V

-10

μA

Input Current

＝0V — —

V

IN

50

μA

7