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Honeywell HF520 Fixed-Mount 2D Imager, USB, Scanner Only, Black, 640 x 480, IP40

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HF520-1-1USB

Scan 1D, PDF, and 2D barcodes with the Honeywell HF520 Gen7 compact fixed-mount imager, which combines a powerful decoding core with a wide field of view and fast motion tolerance for reading codes on mobile phone screens or paper.
Description
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The Honeywell HF520 is a compact fixed‑mount barcode scanner family engineered for reliable 1D, PDF and 2D code capture in kiosks, self‑checkout, vending, access control and other embedded installations. Built around Honeywell's Gen7 decoding core and available with 2D/CMOS imaging modules and white LED illumination, the HF520 variants offer wide field‑of‑view coverage and motion tolerance for dependable reading from printed labels and mobile screens. Multiple interface options (USB, RS‑232, TTL‑RS232) and short or extended cable kits simplify integration into POS, industrial terminals and custom hardware, while IP40 protection and 1.5 m drop resistance support everyday operational durability in professional environments.

Key Features

  • Gen7 Decoding: Fast, accurate interpretation of 1D, PDF and 2D barcodes for consistent throughput in transaction and automation points.
  • Fixed‑Mount Integration: Compact form factor designed for embedded installation in kiosks, vending, self‑service and access control systems.
  • Wide Field of View: Broad 83 x 66.2° imaging area enables flexible presentation scanning and reduces positioning errors.
  • Robust Optical Performance: 2D/CMOS imagers with white LED illumination capture codes on printed labels and LCD/OLED screens reliably.
  • Flexible Connectivity: Multiple interface options (USB, RS‑232, TTL‑RS232) and included cable variants speed integration with legacy and modern hosts.
  • Operational Durability: IP40 protection and approximately 1.5 m drop resistance provide dependable everyday performance in commercial settings.

Specifications

  • Brand: Honeywell
  • Product Name: HF520
  • Category: Fixed Mount Scanners
  • Mounting Type: Fixed‑mount
  • Scanner / Imager Type: 2D imager (CMOS imager on some variants)
  • Decoding Core: Gen7
  • Supported Barcode Types: 1D, PDF, 2D
  • Illumination: White LED
  • Field of View: 83 x 66.2°
  • Motion Tolerance: up to 3.9 m/s (varies by variant)
  • Interfaces: USB, RS‑232, TTL‑RS232 (varies by variant)
  • Protection Class (IP Rating): IP40
  • Color: Black
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 41.7 x 41.7 x 32.5 mm (where specified)
  • Weight: 55.5 g (where specified)
  • Included Cable Length: 0.5 m or 1.5 m (variant dependent)
  • Impact / Drop Resistance Height: 1.5 m
  • Operating Temperature Range: -10 to 50 °C (where specified)
  • Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 70 °C (where specified)
  • Non‑condensing Humidity: up to 95% (where specified)

Main Features

  • Rugged: Commercial

  • IP Rating: IP40

  • Connection: USB, RS232

  • Scanner Capability: 2D

Documents
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Product document mod-hf520-honeywell-readers-datasheet.pdf HF520-1-1USB Product document mod-hf520-honeywell-readers-user-manual.pdf HF520-1-1USB Product document honeywell_hf520.pdf HF520-1-1USB Product document mod-hf520-honeywell-readers-datasheet.pdf MOD-HF520 Product document mod-hf520-honeywell-readers-user-manual.pdf MOD-HF520
FAQs
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What barcode types can the Honeywell HF520 read?
The HF520 reads 1D, PDF, and 2D barcodes using its Gen7 decoding core, and it can capture codes from both printed labels and LCD/OLED mobile screens.
What interfaces does the Honeywell HF520 support for integration into a host system?
The HF520 supports USB, RS-232, and TTL-RS232 interfaces, giving integrators options for connecting to both modern and legacy POS or industrial terminals.
What environmental and durability ratings does the Honeywell HF520 carry?
It holds an IP40 protection rating and withstands drops from approximately 1.5 m, making it suitable for everyday commercial embedded installations.
What kind of installations is the Honeywell HF520 designed for?
It is engineered as a fixed-mount module for embedded use in kiosks, self-checkout systems, vending machines, and access control applications.
What is the field of view and motion tolerance of the Honeywell HF520?
The HF520 has an 83 x 66.2° field of view and supports motion tolerance of up to 3.9 m/s, reducing positioning errors in presentation scanning scenarios.
What are the physical dimensions and operating temperature range of the Honeywell HF520?
Where specified, the HF520 measures 41.7 x 41.7 x 32.5 mm and weighs 55.5 g, with an operating temperature range of -10 to 50 °C and storage from -40 to 70 °C.