In today’s commercial environment, barcode scanners have become an integral component of the retail industry, particularly in large supermarkets and shopping centers. As depicted in the image, a customer is using a self-service barcode scanner at the checkout counter. This scanner exemplifies how technology is employed to enhance customer shopping experiences and optimize retail management. […]

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Dear valued customers, In our continuous efforts to provide reliable and trustworthy products, we are pleased to announce an enhancement to our warranty policy for embedded products. Starting from January 1, 2024, all embedded & module scanners (fixed mount scanner, embedded type scanner, and scan engines) will come with an extended three-year warranty, ensuring your peace […]

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RTscan proudly introduces the IDE303, a handheld passport OCR-B/MRZ reader designed to enhance efficiency and security in identity verification processes. This innovative device is particularly suitable for access control, identity management, and registration applications. Key Features: Versatile Reading Capabilities: The IDE303 reads OCR-B MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) from passports and ID cards and 1D/2D barcodes, […]

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Case study RTscan’s bar code scanner is applied in the cigarette & alcohol self-vending machine RTscan’s bar code scanner is applied in the cigarette & alcohol self-vending machine                                                   —— A case from Europe Case background As daily consumer goods, tobacco and alcohol products have a huge market. However, for traditional stores, it requires a […]

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Case study RTscan’s bar code scanner is used for the medical self-service terminal in the hospitals                                                   —— A case from Europe Case background The hospitals will face great challenges if a large number of patients flow into the existing limited space. These challenges are usually reflected in the long queue time of registration, waiting […]

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Case study RTscan’s barcode scanner is applied in the smart self-shopping trolleys in the supermarket                                                   —— —— A case from the USA Case background Retail is actually an industry that is changing day by day. However, ordinary shopping trolleys applied in supermarkets have been around for several decades. While up to now, we are […]

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QR Code Scanner Solution for Access Control https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iU9M3QliWM Currently, there are many barcode scanner solutions used in the office building for access control. All these Self-services request a simple and fast operation which are normally operated by scanning a barcode from a visitor’s phone screen. Therefore I recommend our stable, fast and accurate scanners RT830i/RT830C/RT870 […]

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2D Barcode Scanner Payment Solution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcF6Ayf-yxU Nowadays in China Self-service vending machines are more and more used for selling water, snacks, tickets, orange juice, coffee etc. With a self-service machine in the Apartment building, we don’t need a shopkeeper anymore and everyone can buy the commodities quickly and easily even in the late-night time without […]

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Barcode Scanner Solution for Hospital https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilv_jdhp2kY Currently different kinds of Self-Service machines are popular used in hospitals for Appointment service, Payment Services, Taking medical reports. All these Self-services request a simple and fast operation which are normally operated by scanning a barcode from Patients’ Phone screen or Paper report. Therefore I recommend our stable, fast […]

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Embedded 2D Barcode Scanner Using in Shenzhen Metro Station https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5xSRkulw7c Shenzhen Metro station case: Today we are going to introduce you the QR code scanning application in the Shenzhen Metro Station. This application is now very common/popular in China, with this application, you don’t need to queue to buy a ticket, only reads the QR […]

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Use RTMU86 with ZKTeco access control panel via Wiegand interface for access control system Ethernet Wiegand NFC and 2D Barcode Scanner: RTMU86 Learn more RTMU86 is a scanner specially designed for access control systems. It can scan 1D 2D bar codes and read NFC cards, and supports Wiegand 26 and Wiegand 34 output. The read […]

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Simple Access Control System: Use Barcode Scanner RTMU86 Control The Lock Directly, Without Use Access Control Panel. Ethernet Wiegand NFC and 2D Barcode Scanner: RTMU86 Learn More RTMU86 uploads the scan data to the server and controls the door lock In most cases, the composition of the access control system is like this: barcode scanner […]

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WI-FI Wireless or Ethernet Barcode Scanner Solution Embedded 2D Barcode And QR Code Reader: RT870 learn more WIFI & Ethernet & Bluetooth Kit For Barcode Scanner: RT001 Module learn more 1.Introduction Wireless or Ethernet access control will be more and more popular in the future. Most traditional barcode scanners or NFC card readers do not […]

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Wiegand Barcode Scanner & NFC reader And Access Control Solution Ethernet Wiegand NFC and 2D Barcode Scanner: RTMU86 Embedded NFC & 2D Barcode Reader with WIFI: RTX200 RTWG Series Wiegand Converter (Wiegand 26 34 66) Fixed-mount embedded & Kiosk Barcode Scanner: RT830C Introduction: Most of the barcode scanners do not have Wiegand output. In addition, […]

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Product Upgraded Notice

 

Upgraded scanner model: RT206 2D barcode scanner engine.

 

General modification description: The decoded chip has been upgraded to a new version which has a faster decoding speed; This chip also more stable in terms of product supply.

To delete the Hanxin code, the product version has been upgraded to version 4.0.

Modification details listed as following :

 

1, Hardware modification: the decoded chip has been upgraded to a new version that has a much faster-decoding speed, besides it has lower power consumption, and it responds faster when it is turned on. The PCB layout has been modified as shown below.

 

Item Old version V3.0 New version V4.0
 

 

PCB layout modification

 

2, Specification modifications :

 

Item Old version V3.0 New version V4.0
Decode capability PDF417, Data Matrix, QR code, Hanxin code, and most 1D & 2D barcodes Delete Hanxin code which is not used, others are the same
 

 

Operation Current

 

Current@3.3VDC Operating 131mA (typical)

171mA (max.) Standby 8.2mA Sleep ≤10uA

 

Current@3.3VDC Operating 100mA (typical)

168mA (max.) Standby 8.1mA Sleep ≤100uA

Serial mode Response time Awake time from deep low consumption: 131ms Turn on time from power off to power on 211ms Awake time from deep low consumption: 106ms Turn on time from power off to power on 206ms
 

USB mode Response time

 

Awake time from deep low consumption: 203ms Turn on time from power off to power on 287ms

 

Awake time from deep low consumption: 117ms Turn on time from power off to power on 206ms

 

3, Software modification description :

 

After upgrading, it does not support reading Hanxin code.

The default maximum length of the QR code has been changed to 6144.

 

EAN-8 includes 2/5 digit extra code’s AIMID has been changed from “]E4…]E1..”/“]E4…]E 2..” to “]E4”.

 

 

Conclusion remark:

All the other parts including the installation screw holes, dimensions,

configuration codes, barcode decoding, protocol commands, etc are completely the same as the old V3.0 version.

 

Upgrade Effective date: 20th Oct. 2020

 

Any technical questions, kindly contact our support team at support@rtscan.net.

 



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  Congratulate RTscan move to Shenzhen BIT innovation building that located in new and High-tech Industrial Park of Shenzhen, in the park, there are lots of University-industry bases, more than 10 of Chinese first-class university invest their university-industry base here.   Shenzhen BIT innovation building is the University-industry base of Beijing Institute of Technology, which […]

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Hand free barcode scanner -RT800 release   After nearly one year’s development, RTscan finally released its new scanner- hand free barcode scanner RT800. This hand free barcode scanner with rich features: Large scanning window, can scan full screen of a Iphone 4S Omni-directional Hand-free and Automatic scanning operation Both Desktop and Kiosk-embedded use design , […]

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How a 2d barcode scan engine to be integrated with your kiosk , pos terminal or arduino / raspberry micro-controller? By RTscan,  June 2014 / Update in Jan. 2019 We have been often asked by our customers about “how to integrate the 2d barcode scan engine ? “ or “what’s the interface of the 2d barcode scan engine module ?” , so here we try to explain in details: RTscan OEM barcode scanners available with 4 types of interface:I.   TTL serialII.  USB-VCOM (USB virtual com port) III. USB-HID ( keyboard simulation) IV. RS232V.  TTL to DuPont line interface adapter for Arduino or Raspberry Pi

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