Decode Distances

Decode Distances

The following table provide the decode distances for the SE4720 scan engine.
SE4720 Decode Distances
Symbol Density/ Bar Code Type
Typical Working Ranges
Near
Far
3 mil Code 39
7.6 cm (3.0 in.)
14.7 cm (5.8 in.)
5 mil Code 128
5.8 cm (2.3 in.)
24.9 cm (9.8 in.)
5 mil PDF417
7.6 cm (3.0 in.)
20.1 cm (7.9 in.)
6.67 mil PDF417
6.4 cm (2.5 in.)
25.7 cm (10.1 in.)
10 mil Data Matrix
5.3 cm (2.1 in.)
27.9 cm (11.0 in.)
100% UPCA
4.1 cm* (1.6 in.)
63.2 cm (24.9 in.)
15 mil Code 128
6.1 cm* (2.4 in.)
70.6 cm (27.8 in.)
20 mil Code 39
4.1 cm (1.6 in.)
91.7 cm (36.1 in.)
*Limited by width of bar code in field of view.
Notes: Photographic quality bar code at 18° tilt pitch angle under 30 fcd ambient illumination.
Distances measured from front edge of scan engine chassis.