Depth Of Field - PSC PowerScan RF System Manual

Depth of Field

Definition of
a "mil"
Depth of Field
Paper Labels (SR decoded model, Code 39)
0
16
There are currently four different range models for the RF scanner.
Depending upon the model type of your scanner, you'll need to hold
the unit at a given distance from the bar code to achieve optimum scan-
ning results. The following diagrams provide depth of field informa-
tion for each of the models when scanning grade A, Code 39 bar codes:
Standard Range (SR), High Density (HD), Long Range (LR) and Extra
Long Range (XLR).
A "mil" is equal to 0.001 inches. In the context of the illustrations in this
section, a mil represents the minimum bar code element width. Thus a
5 mil bar code would have a minimum element width of 5 mils (or
0.005 inches).
Measurements are based on SR models set with the
standard 28° scan width (as opposed to the Half
Angle setting of 14°). Reference the Programming
Manual for more information about the Half Angle
feature.
NOTE
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Figure 9. Depth of Field (SR)
5 mil
7.5 mil
10 mil
15 mil
20 mil
40 mil
1 2
10 20 30 40 50 60 70
55 mil
3 4
FEET
80 90 100 110 120 130 140
CENTIMETERS
5
150 160 170
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