HBCS-7100

Features:

• Multi Resolution Compatible with virtually all bar code resolutions
• Large Slot Width Allows reading thickly laminated cards
• Sealed Metal Case (IP 66/67) Can be installed outdoors or in wet environments
• Tamper Proof Design Ideal for security applications
• Minimal First Bar Distortion
• 880 nm Light
• Wide Operating Temperature Range -40°C to +70°C
• Wide Scan Speed Range
• Black Textured Epoxy Finish
• Digital Output Open collector output compatible with TTL and CMOS logic
• Single +5 Volt Supply


Application

The digital bar code slot reader is a highly effective alternative tokeyboard data entry. Bar code scanning is faster and more accurate than key entry and provides far greater throughput. In addition, bar code scanning typically has a higher first read rate and greater data accuracy than optical character recognition.

When compared to magnetic stripe encoding, bar code offers significant advantages in flexibility of media, symbol placement and immunity to electromagnetic fields.

Hewlett-Packard's Industrial Digital Slot Reader is designed for applications where high first read rate and durability are important factors. The epoxy coated metal case with its tamper proof mounting system, makes these slot readers ideal choices for security access control, time and attendance recording and other bar coded badge and card reading applications.


Specifications

Parameter	Symbol	Min.	Max.	Units	Notes
Storage Temperature	TS	-40	+80
Supply Voltage	VS	-0.3	+7.0	V
Output Transistor Power	PT		200	mW
Output Collector Voltage	VO	-0.3	+20	V

Description

Hewlett-Packard's Industrial Digital Slot Reader is designed to provide excellent scanning performance on a wide variety of bar coded cards and badges. It contains a unique optical/ electrical system that integrates over a large vertical area of the bar/space pattern, providing a greatly improved first read rate even on poorly printed bar codes. The HBCS-7100 Series uses an infrared (880 nm) light with 0.19 mm (0.0075 in.) resolution.

The extra large depth of field allows the slot reader to have a slot width of 3.2 mm (0.125 in.), thus making HBCS-7100 possible to read even thickly laminated cards and badges. When used as a stand alone optics module, the maximum depth of field is dependent upon resolution. The optics and electronics are housed in a rugged metal case. The case is fully gasketed and sealed, making it suitable for use in outdoor or wet environments.

The black epoxy coating adds a durable, finished look to the Digital Slot Reader. When installed using the rear screw holes, the units become tamper proof, making an excellent choice for security access control. The optical system is centered in the slot track, allowing the user to easily scan from either direction. The wide slot width makes HBCS-7100 easy to insert and slide the cards. The optical system is covered with a recessed window to prevent contamination and reduce the wear on the cards.

The standard slot reader comes with the optics module mounted on a base plate with an opposite rail and 122 cm (48 in.) straight cord. Two standard connectors are available: a male 5 pin, 240°, locking DIN (HBCS-7100); or a female, 9 pin D-sub squeeze to release, (HBCS-7108).

The optics module (HBCS-7150) is available which can be integrated into other equipment or used as a stand alone sensor assembly.