



BT + cradle · 2D cordless. Premium cordless.
These are common settings — not a limit. This model works just as well in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, healthcare, education and beyond. Not sure it fits your operation? WhatsApp us and we’ll confirm before you buy.
Yes — it connects as a plug-and-play USB device and works with Odoo, Wafeq, Maxim POS and virtually any till software. Not sure? WhatsApp us a photo of your setup.
This is a corded model for a fixed checkout. If your staff need to scan around the shop floor, ask us about the cordless versions.
100% genuine and sealed, with the manufacturer’s warranty, plus our 15-day replacement guarantee.
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Full official manufacturer specs — tap a section to expand.
| Type | Handheld bar code reader |
| Optical sensor resolution | 1280 pixels |
| Scanner type | 1D/2D |
| Sensor type | Photo diode |
| Working distance | 61 cm |
| Wavelength | 617 nm |
| Tilt reading angle | 0 - 360° |
| Pitch reading angle | 0 - 60° |
| Yaw reading angle | 0 - 60° |
| Connectivity technology | Wired & Wireless |
| Standard interfaces | USB, RS-232, Bluetooth |
| Wireless range | 100 m |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| PC connection | RS-232/USB |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP42 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Power source type | Battery |
| Battery life | 83 h |
| Width | 66 mm |
| Depth | 107 mm |
| Height | 168 mm |
| Weight | 235.3 g |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 50 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery capacity | 2500 mAh |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84716070 |