Socket mobile S840 User Manual

SOCKETSCAN

®

S840

2D/1D Imager

Barcode Scanner

Thin, Small & Light - 2D/1D Scanner - Great for one-handed solutions

The Socket Mobile S840 is a fast-scanning 2D/1D imager barcode scanner with Bluetooth® wireless technol-
ogy. Small, thin and easy to use, the scanner is optimized for attaching to mobile devices, enabling
one-handed operation. The S840 can scan barcodes printed on labels or displayed on device screens. It reads
the most popular 2D/1D barcodes and is perfect for retail point of sale, inventory management, sales order

entry, eld service, and other mobile business applications. Approximately the same size as a credit card,

measuring less than ½ inch (1.27cm) thick and weighing less than two ounces, the S840 is one of the
smallest and lightest quality barcode scanners available in the market today. The S840 slips neatly into your

pocket and ts comfortably in the palm of your hand when attached to a smartphone. The S840 is compatible

with all applications in previous Socket Mobile scanners without software changes.

Certied by Apple® for iOS devices (iPad®, iPhone®, iPod Touch® devices) and compatible with Android and

Microsoft Windows

Features

• Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Connects easily to a wide range of Bluetooth enabled smartphones, tab-

lets, notebooks and desktop computers

• Certied by Apple® for iOS devices – Guaranteed Compatibility - With our SDK integrated in over 700+

applications, Socket Mobile scanners are one of the most natively integrated scanners available today.
Socket Mobile Scanners can work as a keyboard and are 100% compatible with any application out-of-the-

box in HID (keyboard emulation) mode.

• Compatible with all Android, Apple and Microsoft Windows devices and applications

• Scanning – Fast 2D & 1D, omni-directional, barcode scanning with highly visible and safe LED aimer

• Decoding Ability - Reads damaged and poorly printed barcodes

• LED Aimer - Bright, rectangular illumination eld with LED pointer for precise aiming

• Size & Weight – Measuring less than ½ inch (1.27cm) thick and weighing less than two ounces (48g)

• User Feedback - With audible tones, vibration and Bluetooth connection indicators

• Long-Lasting Battery - Power to last a full work day, up to 10 hours

• One-Handed Operation – Attachable clip included

®

• Protective Material - Made with antimicrobial material for protection against potentially harmful bacteria

and easy to clean

• Application Integration – Socket Mobile’s Capture SDK enables easy integration in your applications to im-

prove business productivity with fast, ecient and reliable data transfer over Bluetooth wireless technology

• Accessories - DuraCase, lanyard and wrist strap available (sold separately)

• Designed and Assembled in the USA

• Developer Support Available - The Capture SDK is available with subscription

• 1-Year Warranty

2.12 in.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

53.94 mm

0.53 in.

13.43 mm

3.42 in.

86.9 mm

Side LED Indicator
for charging

Power On/O

and
Keyboard Toggle Button

Weight/Mass: 1.7 oz (48 g)

Front Bluetooth
LED Indicator
Power Button

Scan Button

Made with

Antimicrobial

Material

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

(1) SocketScan S840,

SINGLE PACKAGE INCLUDES - SKU# CX3388-1846

2D/1D Barcode Scanner
(1) Micro USB Charging Cable
(1) Universal Klip
(1) Get Started insert

Socket Mobile Companion App
Download for Free!

DuraCase - Only

Apple® iPod touch® for 5th/6th gen

Samsung J3/J5

Samsung Galaxy S7

DuraCase Charging Adapter DuraCase Charging Dock DuraCase 6 Multi-Bay Charger

DuraCase & Charging Dock

Apple® iPod touch® for 5th/6th gen-

eration

Samsung J3/J5

Samsung Galaxy S7

Holster

DuraCase 6 Multi-Bay Charger

AC Power Cord

Klip Cases

iPhone SE/5/5s

iPhone 5c

iPod touch(5th generation)

Samsung Galaxy S4

Wrist Strap or Lanyard

Default Barcode

SCANNING PERFORMANCE

Symbologies:

1D Symbologies: Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-13/JAN, EAN-8/JAN, GS1
Databar, GS1 Databar Expanded, GS1 Databar Limited, GS1-128,
Interleaved 2 of 5, ISBT 128, UPC A, UPC EO
2D Symbologies: Aztec, Data Matrix, Maxicode, Micro PDF417, PDF417

Supported Barcode
Symbologies:

1D Symbologies: Bookland EAN, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 11, Code 39, Code 93,
Code 128, Composite CC-A/B, Composite CC-C, Composite TLC, Discrete 2 of 5, EAN­13/JAN, EAN-8/JAN, GS1 Databar, GS1 Databar Expanded, GS1 Databar Limited, GS1­128, Interleaved 2 of 5, ISBT 128, ISSN EAN, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI, UPC/EAN/JAN, UPC A,

UPC EO

2D Symbologies: Aztec, Data Matrix, Maxicode, Micro PDF417, MicroQR, PDF417, QR

Code

Scan Angle: 42° (Horizontal) - 28° (Vertical)

Sensor Resolution: 640 horizontal x 400 vertical pixels

Print Contrast: Down to 25%

Reading
Distance:

S840

1.8*

2.0 6.4

1.5 11.0

1.5 13.5

2.0* 19.5

0

In.

0

cm

PDF417 (10 mils)

2.0 6.4

Code 39 (5 mils)

C128 (5 mils)

2.5 5.0

Code 39 (5 mils)

2.5

PDF417 (6.6 mils)

QR Code (20 mils)

2.0* 12.5

6.3

DataMatrix (20 mils)

100% UPC (13 mils)

5

12.7

9.0

Code 39 (20 mils)

10

25.4

Depth of Field

* Field of View limited

15

38.1

20

50.8

Decode Ranges:

3.8 to 49.5 cm (1.5 to 19.5 in.) Depends on barcode size, symbology, label media,

Near Far

5 mil Code 39 2.0 in/5.1 cm 6.4 in/16.2 cm
5 mil Code 128 2.5 in/6.3 cm 5.0 in/12.7 cm

6.6 mil PDF417 2.5 in/6.3 cm 6.3 in/16.0 cm
10 mil PDF417 1.8 in/4.5 cm* 9.0 in/22.8 cm
13 mil 100% UPC 2.0 in/5.0 cm* 12.5 in/31.7 cm
20 mil Code 29 2.0 in/5.0 cm* 19.5 in/49.5 cm

20 mil Data Matrix 1.5 in/3.8 cm 13.5 in/34.3 cm
20 mil QR Code 1.5 in/3.8 cm 11.0 in/27.9 cm

BATTERY

BLUETOOTH (WIRELESS CONNECTION)

USER ENVIRONMENT

Technology: 2D/1D Barcode Linear Imager

SCANNER TYPE

OPERATING SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

Lightsource: 1 hyper red 660 nm (nanometer) LED
Aimer: 610 nm LED

Battery: Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Charge Time: 4 Hours
Battery Life:

Per Full Charge:

Note: Battery life varies depending on ambient temperature, ambient light, age of battery,

Bluetooth Radio: Class 2 Bluetooth, version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rates) with 56-bit data encryption
Bluetooth Range: Up to 10 m (33 ft.) depending on environment, range limit is usually due to the Host

Bluetooth Proles: Basic Mode - Human Interface Device (HID)*, Application Mode - Serial Port Prole

Standby time: 25 hours
Active Scan Time: 34,000 scans within 3 hours (based on 2 scans every 1 second)

9,000 scans within 10 hours (based on 1 scan every 4 seconds)

etc.

Device (phone, tablet or notebook)

(SPP) and Application Mode - MFi-SPP. Some Operating Systems or smartphone/tablet
models may support only one prole.

*By default, the scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID).

Ambient Light: From 0 to 100,000 lux

From pitch black to direct sun light

Operating
Temperature:

Storage
Temperature:

Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non condensing)
Sealing: IP40

Drop Specications: Multiple drops to vinyl covered concrete at about 3 ft or 1 m

Android OS: Basic Mode (HID)* & Application Mode

(SPP)
Apple iOS: Basic Mode (HID)* & Application Mode

(MFi-SPP)

*By default the scanner is in Basic Mode (HID).

Certied by Apple® for iOS devices (iPad®, iPhone®, iPod Touch®) and compatible with Android and Windows®.

+32 to +122°F (0 to +50°C)

-22 to +158°F (-30 to +70°C)

Mac OS: Basic Mode (HID)* only

Windows: 10, 8, and 7: Basic Mode (HID)* & Application
Mode (SPP)

WARRANTY

Bluetooth SIG: Declaration ID: D030473 QDID: 82009

CERTIFICATION & REGULATORY

COMMON USES

Electrical Safety: Certied to IEC 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2
Environmental: RoHS EN 50581
EMI / RFI: FCC Part 15 Class C, RSS 210, iCES 003, C-Tick, CISPR 22, CE EN55022, EN55024, TELEC
LED Safety: IEC/EN 62471 (Exempt Group)

FCC ID: T9J-RN42
CMIIT ID: 6514A-RN42

Telec ID: R 201-125709

WEEE

Scanner: Standard one year limited warranty

Accessories: 90 days
Extended Warranty:

www.socketmobile.com/socketcare

(sold separately)

Retail Hospitality Point of Sale
Logistics Life Sciences Automotive
Healthcare Inventory Transportation
Warehouse Management Field Sales & Service

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