Reading Diagrams

FS10 Fixed Industrial Scanner Product Reference Guide

Reading Diagrams

The following diagrams provide reading distances based on ECC 200 and Code128 barcode reads.

Reading Distances

Offset values for window distance when using the deflective mirror:

FS10: -14 mm

xS20: -16 mm

When using the deflective mirror accessory, subtract this value from the standard reading distances in this section to calculate the effective reading distance measured from the mirror surface.

The following table provides typical working ranges on photographic-quality barcodes at a 20° tilt pitch under normal room light (30 fcd) while operating at room temperature, 72°F (22°C).

Typical Working Ranges
Symbology/Resolution	Near	Far
5 mil Code 128	2 in./5.08 cm	10 in./25.4 cm
10 mil Code 128	2 in./5.08 cm	15 in./38.1 cm
15 mil Code 128	2 in./5.08 cm	20 in./50.8 cm
20 mil Code 128	2 in./5.08 cm	24 in./61.0 cm
5 mil DataMatrix	2 in./5.08 cm	7.7 in./19.56 cm
10 mil DataMatrix	2 in./5.08 cm	15 in./38.1 cm
15 mil DataMatrix	2 in./5.08 cm	20 in./50.8 cm

Printing resolution, contrast, illumination source, and ambient light may affect these values.

Configurations with a polarizer may experience a further reduction in maximum reading distance in low ambient light.

The measurements in the following diagrams provide guaranteed reading distance for different resolutions when the target symbol is entirely contained inside the field of view in normal room light (30 fcd).