MiniScan MS954 Fixed Mount Bar Code Scanner

Overview

As one of the smallest, lightest and brightest fixed-mount scanners available today, the MS954 is ideal for OEM device designs with space constraints, such as kiosks and ATMs, clinical diagnostic equipment, medical instruments, gaming devices and turnstiles/access control.

The device offers a configurable scan angle of 47° and 35°. The built-in RS-232 interface provides linear scanning on all types of 1D bar codes, including poorly printed and low-contrast symbols.The MS954 fixed mount scanner is also available as a scan engine (SE95X), which allows for a smaller size and lower product costs.

Features and Benefits

Versatile performance
Premium scanning on poorly printed and low-contrast 1D symbols.

Flexible decode range
Working range from near-contact to more than 35 in (88.9 cm).

Controllable 47° and 35° scan angle
Meets demands of most applications.

Plug-and-play and RS-232 interface
Reduces development time and speeds up time to market.

Variable controls
Software control or manual triggering allows unattended or hands-free applications.

Simple Serial Interface (SSI)
Provides fast, simple communications between scanner and host.

Adaptable decode capability
Reads all major 1D symbologies, delivering an impressive first-time read rate.

Bright laser diode
Makes scan line is easy to see.

Software developer's kit (SDK) at no extra charge
Enables the creation of applications using familiar Microsoft^® Windows^® 98, 2000 and XP platforms.

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Capture and wirelessly send bar codes to your business applications – right out of the box with no programming required.

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Specifications

Downloadable Specification Sheets

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MiniScan 954
(Updated 2009/01/07 | PDF 263 KB)

Physical Characteristics

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Dimensions
1.02 x 1.93 x 2.31 in. (25.90 x 49.02x 58.67 mm) (nominal) H x W x D

Weight
1.67 oz. (47.34 g)

Voltage and current¹
Input current: 5.0 VDC ±10%; Scanning current: 95 mA typical; Standby current: 125 mA, max27 mA typical; Vcc noise level: 50 mA max200 mV peak-to-peak max

Performance Characteristics

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Scan pattern
Single line

Minimum resolution²
Minimum 25% absolute dark/light reflectance measured at 650 nm

Decode capability
1D, See data sheet for full list of supported symbologies

Interfaces supported
RS-232

Depth of field
100% UPC - 80% MRD: 0.9 - 22 (in) / 2.29 - 55.88 (cm)

Technology
Laser

User Environment

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Ambient light immunity
Artificial light: 450 ft. candles (4, 844 Lux); Sunlight: 10, 000 ft. candles (107, 640 Lux)

Operating temperature
-4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)

Storage temperature
-40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)

Drop specifications
Unit functions normally after multiple 30 in. (76 cm) drops to concrete

Regulatory Specifications

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Electrical Safety
UL 60950-1, C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1

EMI/RFI
EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17, IEC 60601-1-2, EN 55022, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES 003 Class B, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3

Environmental
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EEC

Laser Safety³
EN 60825-1, IEC 60825-1, 21CFR1040.10

Notices and Disclaimers

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Notices and Disclaimers⁴
See footnote.

Warranty

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Scanner warranty
12 months

¹ Does not include cable.

² Refers to 100% UPC bar code (80% contrast) located 4 in./10 cm. from the scanner nose.

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⁴ Specifications are subject to change without notice.

NOTICE: Repairs of this product may require the use of Motorola proprietary parts (and/or Motorola proprietary information). Motorola will sell these parts (and provide this proprietary information) only to end-user customers for self-service. It is Motorola's policy not to sell these parts to third-party service providers and not to allow a third-party service provider to act as an ordering or receiving agent for the parts necessary to repair this product. Applicable in the U.S. For all other countries, please contact your Motorola account manager or the local Motorola Customer Service representative in your area for further details.

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Accessories

Power Supplies

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Power Supply 50-14000-259R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for Argentina-UY (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Power Supply PWRS-14000-257R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for China (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Power Supply PWRS-14000-256R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for EU, UK, EMEA, RU, ZA (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Power Supply PWRS-14000-253R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Power Supply PWRS-14000-255R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for Brazil/Korea. Must order line cord separately (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Power Supply 50-14000-258R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Support

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Brochures

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MiniScan Family (Updated 2011/01/19 | PDF 83 KB)
This next generation of fi xed mount scanners enables fast, easy and fl exible bar code scanningintegration into all types of devices.
MiniScan Series Sales Guide (Updated 2008/05/20 | PDF 391 KB)
OEM At-a-Glance (Updated 2012/03/09 | PDF 2 MB)
Transform your branded or private-labeled end-user systems and devices with enterprise mobility.
Scanners At A Glance (Updated 2012/04/23 | PDF 3 MB)
With a Motorola scanner in hand, your workers can capture the data that matters most — as fast and asaccurately as possible.

123Scan² Configuration Utility (Updated 2011/07/21)
Set scanner parameters using bar codes or USB cable; upgrade firmware; take pictures and print reports with this Windows-based utility.
SSI (Updated 2009/01/26 | ZIP 7 MB)

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Videos and Webinars

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123Scan² - 1- Minute Tour (Updated 2011/10/11)
Loaded with time-saving features, the 123Scan² Configuration Utility will help simplify and reduce the headaches associated with scanner deployment.
Scanner SDK 1-Minute Tour (Updated 2011/10/24)
The Motorola Scanner SDK enables the easy creation of fully featured scanner applications. In addition to capturing bar code data, the SDK enables you to capture images, easily set parameters, upgrade firmware and more. The SDK also enables multiple applications running on one PC talking to one or more scanners simultaneously.

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GS1 DataBar in the Retail World (Updated 2011/09/19 | PDF 681 KB)
This white paper discusses GS1 DataBar, its benefits and its impact on the retail industry going forward, and provides a brief overview of the GS1 organization itself.
New Technologies Drive Superior Scan Performance (Updated 2011/07/21 | PDF 159 KB)
The improvements in the new SE 950 and SE 955 go far beyond simply replacing the scanning mechanism.

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