Scan Hero 7160N Embedded Fixed-Mount On-Screen 1D/2D Barcode Scanner (USB & RS-232)

Engineered for seamless integration into self-service kiosks, retail POS checkout counters, access control turnstiles, smart lockers, and automated ticketing gates, the Scan Hero 7160N Embedded Fixed-Mount On-Screen 1D/2D Barcode Reader delivers high-speed, hands-free omnidirectional scanning in a compact, rugged housing. Featuring an advanced wide-angle CMOS area imager with intelligent infrared object auto-sensing, the 7160N instantly detects and captures barcodes presented in its scanning field, delivering frictionless checkouts and rapid customer throughput.

The Scan Hero 7160N is specifically optimized for reading mobile phone and tablet LCD/OLED screen barcodes—even on devices with cracked screens, protective privacy films, or zero backlight brightness—as well as standard high-density printed labels. Equipped with a versatile dual-interface architecture (USB HID/VCP + RS-232 Serial), it connects effortlessly to industrial PCs, embedded microcontrollers, POS terminals, and Android/Linux-based kiosk motherboards.

Key Features & Commercial Advantages

• Intelligent Infrared Object Auto-Sensing: Built-in optical IR sensor automatically triggers the scan engine the moment a barcode or phone screen approaches the scanning window, eliminating standby power consumption while ensuring zero-latency response.
• Exceptional On-Screen 1D/2D Barcode Decoding: Optimized optical filtering and illumination allow immediate recognition of mobile payment QR codes (Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay), digital transit passes, boarding barcodes, and e-coupons, even in low-ambient-light environments.
• Omnidirectional Wide-Angle Scanning: High-performance 2D CMOS sensor reads barcodes from any angle (360° roll, ±65° pitch, ±60° skew), eliminating the need for customers or cashiers to precisely align codes with the scanner window.
• Dual Built-in Communication Interfaces (USB & RS-232): Standardized with USB Type-A (supporting USB-HID keyboard emulation and USB Virtual COM) alongside RS-232 Serial (DB-9), offering comprehensive integration flexibility for both legacy and modern terminal architectures.
• Multi-Language Barcode Message Transfer: Firmware supports direct output of multi-language character sets (including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and European accented characters) without corrupting raw data packets.
• Durable Fixed-Mount Enclosure: Industrial ABS housing features standardized mounting screw threads on multiple sides, enabling rapid, vibration-resistant installation flush with kiosk panels or tabletop counter cutouts.

Target Industries & Applications

• Self-Service Kiosks & Vending: Self-checkout stations, automated food ordering kiosks, smart parcel lockers, vending machines.
• Public Transit & Parking: Metro turnstile gates, bus ticketing validators, parking lot payment machines, highway toll collection.
• Access Control & Turnstiles: Office building visitor registration gates, gym/club turnstiles, event and conference electronic badge check-in.
• Retail & Supermarket POS: Customer-facing payment code scanners at convenience store cashiers, drive-thru payment windows.

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