Specifications

5-12
MS-120X and MS-220X Integration Guide
MS-220X 2D Decode Distances
Note: Not optimized for omnidirectional mode.
Usable Scan Length
The decode zone is a function of various symbol characteristics including density, print
contrast, wide-to-narrow ratio, and edge acuity. Consider width of decode zone at any given
distance when designing a system.
Calculating The Usable Scan Length Method on page 2-14 describes how to calculate the
usable scan length.
Table 5-5. MS-220X 2D Slab/Raster Decode Distances
Symbol Density/
Symbol p/n /
Bar Code Type
Bar Code Content/
Contrast
1
Typical Working
Ranges
3
Guaranteed Working
Ranges
3
NearFarNearFar
6.6 mil
64-14035-01
PDF417
ABCDEF
80% MRD
1.5 in.
3.81 cm
6.00 in.
15.24 cm Note 2
4.75 in.
12.07 cm
10 mil
64-14937-01
PDF417
012345678905
35% MRD
3.5 in.
8.89 cm
8.0 in.
20.32 cm Note 2
5.0 in.
12.7 cm
10 mil
64-14037-01
PDF417
80% MRD 3.5 in.
8.89 cm
9.0 in.
22.86 cm Note 2
7.5 in.
19.05 cm
15 mil
64-14038-01
PDF417
80% MRD 5.6 in.
14.22 cm
15.0 in.
38.10 cm Note 2
13.0 in.
33.02 cm
Notes:
1. CONTRAST measured as Mean Reflective Difference (MRD) at 650 nm.
2. Near ranges on lower densities largely depend on the width of the bar code and the scan angle.
3. Working range specifications: Photographic quality symbols, pitch = 10°, skew = 0°,
roll = 0°, ambient light < 150 ft. candles, and temperature = 23 °C.