SE4710 Decode Zones

SE4710 Decode Zones

This table lists the typical distances for selected barcode densities. The minimum element width (or “symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol.
Symbol Density/Bar Code Type
Typical Working Ranges
Near
Far
4 mil Code 39
3.3 in. (8.4 cm)
8.8 in. (22.4 cm)
5 mil Code 128
2.8 in. (7.1 cm)
8.2 in. (20.8 cm)
5 mil Code 39
2.0 in. (5.08 cm)
13.5 in. (34.3 cm)
5 mil PDF417
3.1 in. (7.9 cm)
8.4 in. (21.3cm)
10 mil Data Matrix
2.9 in. (7.4 cm)
10.1 in. (25.7cm)
100% UPCA
1.8 in. (4.6 cm)*
26.0 in. (66 cm)
20 mil Code 39
2.0 in. (5.08 cm)*
30.0 in. (76.2 cm)
*Limited by width of barcode in field of view.
Photographic quality barcode at 18° tilt pitch angle under 30 fcd ambient illumination.