Model Name Description; Scan Area; Figure 1: Scan Area - Opticon MDI-4000 Series Serial Interface Manual

MDI-4000 Series Serial Interface Manual
2.1.2

Model Name Description

The model name indicates the shape of the scan engine. The shape describes whether the
decoder board is separate from or mounted to the camera, as well as whether low-power
consumption mode is installed.
Model Name Descriptions
Model Name Description
MDI-4150 Decoder board separate from camera. Low-power consumption mode installed.
MDI-4050 Decoder board mounted to camera. Low-power consumption mode installed.
MDI-4100 Decoder board separate from camera.
MDI-4000 Decoder board mounted to camera.

2.2 Scan Area

The scan engine reads a barcode by acquiring its image. The imaging area is not actually
visible. So, position the LED Aiming beam over the barcode.

Figure 1: Scan Area

For information about reading the depth of field, see
To configure the scan engine to only read the center of the LED Aiming beam, see
Reading" on page
91.
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"Technical Specifications" on page
108.
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