Close-range 1MP Camera 1D 2D QR Passport MRZ Fixed Barcode Reader Module
All-in-One Fixed Scan Module for Barcodes and Travel Documents
The HW-1880M combines barcode scanning and optical character recognition (OCR) into a single, compact embedded module. It reads common 1D and 2D symbologies—including QR, PDF417, and MaxiCode—while also capturing OCR-A and OCR-B text strings from passports and ID cards. A high-resolution 1MP camera with a 90°+ wide-angle lens enables users to scan documents from unusually short distances: passport MRZ lines from 7cm and ID card MRZ lines from just 6cm. This close-range capability simplifies kiosk design and improves the user experience by eliminating the need to hold documents far from the reader.
Key Advantages
- Unified support for 1D/2D barcodes and OCR fonts in a single fixed reader
- Ultra-short working distance ideal for kiosks with limited surface space
- Laser crosshair guides users to the optimal scan position
- Rugged construction built for continuous public-facing operation
- Flexible interface and cable customization for seamless integration
Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
CMOS |
| Resolution |
1MP, 1200*720 pixels, 100fps |
| Decoding Capacity |
Support paper and screen barcodes; OCR A/B optional
2D: QR, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Data Matrix, Maxicode, Aztec, Hanxin code, etc.
1D: EAN, UPC, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, UCC/EAN 128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-6, ITF-14, ISBN, ISSN, MSI-Plessey GS1 Databar, GS1 Composite Code, Code 11, Industrial 25, Standard 25, Plessey, Matrix 2 of 5, etc. |
| Precision |
4mil |
| Light Source |
620nm Visible Red Diode, white LED for illumination |
| View Angle |
89°(H) x 76°(V) |
| Scan Angle |
Rotation 360°, tilt ±65°, skew ±65° |
| Min Contrast |
20% |
| Trigger Mode |
Manual, Continuous, Motion sensing, Host Mode, etc. |
| Typical DOF |
Code128 (5mil) 40-230mm
Code 39 (4mil) 60-200mm
QR code (20mil) 35-340mm
PDF417 (5mil) 40-120mm
MRZ code (Standard passport) 70-150mm
Performance may be impacted by barcode quality and environmental conditions |
| Interface |
USB, USB COM, TTL232, RS232 |
| Working Voltage |
DC 5V±10% |
| Current |
Max 230mA (working) ≤1mA (TTL standby) |
| Dimensions |
43(W)*43(D)*23(H)mm |
| Weight |
35g |
| Indication |
LED fill light (can trigger external buzzer and LED indicator) |
Typical Applications
Ideal for airport self-service check-in kiosks, government service terminals, and hotel self-service check-in machines. Operating in command-triggered mode, the reader activates only when the user initiates a scan from the touchscreen, then automatically captures the passport, ID card, or barcode placed on the marked scan window—delivering fast, accurate reads without staff assistance.