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UniTech MS852

Name: UniTech MS852
Brand: UniTech
Price: 214.49 USD
Availability: InStock

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Choose a scanner for your labels and workspace

The Unitech MS852 family reads printed and screen-displayed 1D and 2D barcodes for retail, warehousing and manufacturing. Choose a standard imager for everyday labels, a Plus auto-sensing model for work with an optional presentation stand, an ESD high-density version for static-sensitive work areas, or an LR model for suitable large barcodes up to approximately 21 m away.

Connection choices include corded USB, Bluetooth and the MS852P with its supplied 2.4 GHz USB dongle. Bluetooth models support up to 100 m transmission in open line of sight; MS852P supports up to 10 m. Reading distance and radio coverage depend on the selected version, barcode and conditions.

Key Specifications

Scanner configuration: Corded, Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz handheld imager
Barcode capability: 1D, 2D and OCR; high-density / LR variants available
Reading range: Model- and barcode-dependent; LR reaches approximately 21 m
Interfaces / connectivity: USB; Bluetooth up to 100 m / 2.4 GHz dongle up to 10 m, line of sight
Durability: 2.1 m drop on standard / Plus / P; LR 1.8 m base, 2.2 m with case
Environmental sealing: IP42
Dimensions: 87.8 × 71.6 × 177.7 mm
Weight: 147–253 g, depending on model
Warranty: 5 years corded / 3 years wireless

In the Box

Corded versions: selected scanner and USB interface cable; the MS852-VUCB00-OG Plus auto-sensing offer excludes the auto-sensing stand
Corded LR: USB cable and manufacturer-listed Y cable
Bluetooth versions: scanner with battery, charging cradle and USB cable
Bluetooth LR offer: protective case
MS852P: scanner with battery, 2.4 GHz USB dongle, cradle, USB cradle cable and USB power adapter

Optional stands and replacement accessories are sold separately.

Scanning for small labels and distant barcodes

Standard, high-density and LR versions cover different scanning needs. Plus models add advanced barcode support and motion tolerance, while ESD versions use antistatic material in the body and cable for static-sensitive manufacturing. Check the selected configuration and model-specific specifications before choosing.

Work at a desk or move around the aisle

Corded USB models suit fixed workstations. Bluetooth models offer wireless movement and buffered scanning, while MS852P pairs with a computer using its USB dongle. IP42 sealing and a trigger rated for 10 million actuations help the series handle repeated daily use.

Scanner configuration

Current configurations include MS852 standard corded, MS852B Bluetooth, MS852 Plus auto-sensing, MS852 Plus ESD high-density corded or Bluetooth, MS852P 2.4 GHz USB-dongle and MS852 LR corded or Bluetooth. Facts below apply to the named model; confirm selected SKU.

Image sensor

MS852 standard corded/MS852B standard Bluetooth: CMOS sensor with 1280 x 960 pixels, rolling shutter | MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: 1280 X 800 global shutter | MS852P 2.4 GHz: CMOS Sensor, 1280 x 800 pixels | LR: 1280 × 800 global shutter.

Aiming element

MS852 standard corded/MS852B standard Bluetooth: 610nm, Green LED | MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: Red laser or 528 nm visible green LED | MS852P 2.4 GHz: 655 nm Laser | LR: 655 nm. Plus auto-sensing manual specifies red laser; family webpage also lists 528 nm green LED configurations.

Illumination

MS852 standard corded/MS852B standard Bluetooth: 1 warm white LED | MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: White or Red LED | MS852P 2.4 GHz: One (1) Hyper Red 660 nm LED | LR: Hyper Red 660 nm. Plus auto-sensing manual specifies white LED; family webpage also lists red LED configurations.

Skew angle

±60°

Pitch angle

±60°

Roll angle

MS852 standard corded/MS852B standard Bluetooth/MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: 0 - 360° | MS852P 2.4 GHz: 360°

Optical resolution

MS852 standard corded/MS852B standard Bluetooth: 5.0 mil (Code 39), 6.6 mil (PDF417) | MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: 1D 3mil/ 0.075mm | MS852P 2.4 GHz: 3 mil (code 39), 5 mil (code128), 5 mil (PDF417) | LR: 3 mil Code 39; 5 mil PDF417.

Minimum print contrast

MS852 standard corded/MS852B standard Bluetooth/MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: Minimum 20% | LR: 25%.

Typical depth of field — MS852 standard corded

(DOF PCS=80%) SYMBOLOGY / X-DIM TYPICAL RANGE* Near │ Far 5 mil Code 39 │ 2.4 in / 6.1 cm │ 9.5 in / 24.1 cm 5 mil Code 128 │ 2.8 in / 7.1 cm │ 9.0 in / 22.9 cm 6.67 mil PDF417 │ 2.4 in / 6.1 cm │ 8.0 in / 20.3 cm 10 mil Data Matrix │ 2.9 in / 7.4 cm │ 8.5 in / 21.6 cm 100% UPC │ 1.8 in / 4.6 cm │ 19.5 in / 49.5 cm 15 mil QR │ 1.2 in / 3.0 cm │ 11.5 in / 29.2 cm 20 mil QR Code │ 1.5 in / 3.8 cm │ 11.5 in / 29.2 cm

Typical depth of field — MS852B standard Bluetooth

(DOF PCS=80%) SYMBOLOGY / X-DIM TYPICAL RANGE* Near │ Far 5 mil Code 39 │ 2.4 in / 6.1 cm │ 9.5 in / 24.1 cm 5 mil Code 128 │ 2.8 in / 7.1 cm │ 9.0 in / 22.9 cm 6.67 mil PDF417 │ 2.4 in / 6.1 cm │ 8.0 in / 20.3 cm 10 mil Data Matrix │ 2.9 in / 7.4 cm │ 8.5 in / 21.6 cm 100% UPC │ 1.8 in / 4.6 cm │ 19.5 in / 49.5 cm 15 mil QR Code │ 1.2 in / 3.0 cm │ 11.5 in / 29.2 cm 20 mil QR Code │ 1.5 in / 3.8 cm │ 11.5 in / 29.2 cm

Typical depth of field — MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded

(DOF PCS=80%) SYMBOLOGY / X-DIM TYPICAL RANGE* Near Far 13 mil UPC 1.34 in / 3.4 cm 22.5 in / 57.3 cm 5 mil Code 39 2.76 in / 7 cm 11.85 in / 30.1 cm 10 mil Code 39 1.14 in / 2.9 cm 20.3 in / 51.7 cm 20 mil Code 39 1.38 in / 3.5 cm 31.5 in / 80 cm 15 mil Code 128 1.34 in / 3.4 cm 25.6 in / 65 cm 10 mil DM 2.84 in / 7.2 cm 11.7 in / 29.7 cm 6,7 mil PDF417 3.3 in / 8.4 cm 9.6 in / 24.4 cm 15 mil QR Code 1.3 in / 3.3 cm 15.35 in / 39 cm

Typical depth of field — MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth

PCS80% typical near–far ranges: 13 mil UPC 3.8–40.5 cm; 3 mil Code39 6.6–18.3 cm; 5 mil Code39 5.3–26.5 cm; 6.7 mil DataMatrix 7.2–18 cm; 10 mil DataMatrix 5.9–24.8 cm; 5 mil PDF417 7.4–18.6 cm; 6.7 mil PDF417 5.9–23.8 cm; 6.7 mil QR 7.2–16.3 cm; 15 mil QR 2.7–30.8 cm.

Typical depth of field — MS852P 2.4 GHz

Symbology/Resolution Near/Far Code 39: 3 mil 7.6 cm to / 14.7 cm Code 128: 5 mil / 5.8 cm to / 24.9 cm PDF417: 5 mil / 7.6 cm to / 20.1 cm PDF 417: 6.67 mil / 6.3 cm to/ 25.7 cm DataMatrix: 10 mil / 5.3 cm to / 27.8 cm UPCA (100%) / 4.1 cm to / 63.2 cm Code 128: 15 mil / 6.1 cm to/ 70.6 cm Code 39: 20 mil / 4.1 cm to / 91.7 cm QR Code: 20 mil / 2.8 cm to / 44.5 cm

Connection technology

Corded USB; standard Bluetooth and Bluetooth LR use Bluetooth LE 4.2 / 2.1 + EDR Class 1 dual mode. Bluetooth ESD technical specification lists Class 2, while brochure marketing lists Class 1; both specify 100 m line of sight. MS852P uses unlicensed 2.4 GHz with a USB dongle.

Host interfaces

Current offers connect to the host by USB; MS852P uses its supplied 2.4 GHz USB dongle. Standard corded, Plus, standard Bluetooth and Bluetooth LR families also list RS232 configurations; RS232 cables/power are not included in the current USB offers. ESD offers use USB.

Dimensions (L × W × H)

87.8 L x 71.6 W x 177.7 H (mm)

Device weight

Standard corded: 147 g without cable. Plus / corded ESD: current webpages and brochures 165 g without cable; linked Plus manuals list 147 g. Standard Bluetooth, Bluetooth ESD and MS852P: 213 g without cradle. LR corded: 184 g without cable; Bluetooth LR: 233 g webpage/brochure, 253 g current manual. Device weights, not packed shipping weights.

Trigger switch life

10 million times

1D symbologies

MS852 standard corded: UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Code 11, Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF), Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF), Codabar (NW - 7), MSI, Chinese 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Inverse 1D, GS1 DataBar, Composite Codes | MS852B standard Bluetooth: UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Code 11, Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF), Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF), Codabar (NW - 7), MSI, Chinese 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, Inverse 1D, GS1 DataBar, Composite Codes | MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 93 and 93i, EAN/JAN-13, EAN/JAN 8, IATA Code 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI, GS1 Databar, UPC-A, UPC E, UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code, Coupon GS1 Code 32(PARAF), EAN-UCC Emulation, GS1 Data Bar, TLC39 | MS852P 2.4 GHz: Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codebar/NW7, Code 11, MSI, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 Italian Pharma)

2D and postal symbologies — MS852 standard corded/MS852B standard Bluetooth

QR Code, DotCode, Data Matrix, Aztec Code, PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417, MaxiCode, Coda block A, Codablock F, GS1Composite, Han Xin Code

2D and postal symbologies — MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded

2D Stacked: Codablock A, Codablock F, PDF417, MicroPDF417 2D Matrix: Aztec Code, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Grid Matrix, Dot Code Postal:Australian Post, British Post, Canadian Post, China Post, Japanese Post, Korea Post, Netherlands Post, Planet Code, Postnet

2D and postal symbologies — MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth

2D Stacked: Codablock A, Codablock F, PDF417, MicroPDF417 2D Matrix: Aztec Code, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Grid Matrix, Dot Code Postal: Australian Post, British Post, Canadian Post, China Post, Japanese Post, Korea Post, Netherlands Post, Planet Code, Postnet

2D and postal symbologies — MS852P 2.4 GHz

PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Postal Codes. Supported OCR Symbologies: OCR-A, OCR-B

Special barcode support

MS852 standard corded/MS852B standard Bluetooth: Support OCR | MS852 Plus auto-sensing: Support OCR, DotCode, and Digimarc barcodes | MS852 Plus ESD corded/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: Support OCR barcodes

Postal symbologies

MS852 standard corded/MS852B standard Bluetooth: Australia Post, Australia Post Format, UK Postal, Japan Postal, Netherlands KIX Post, GS1 Composite, Korea Post, US Postnet, US Planet, Transmit US Postal Check Digit Transmit UK Postal Check Digit, USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail, UPU FICS Postal, Mailmark

Operating voltage

MS852 standard corded: DC 5V +/- 10% | MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded: 4 VDC to 5.5 VDC | MS852P 2.4 GHz: DC 3V to 5V

Current consumption

MS852 standard corded: Operating: 235mA Standby: 60mA | MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded: Operating: 252mA Standby: 77mA | MS852P 2.4 GHz: Operation mode:80.6mA , Standby mode:14.6mA

Indicators

Corded models: buzzer and LED. Wireless models: LED, beeper and vibration.

ESD immunity

Functional after 8K Contact and 15K Air

Drop resistance

Standard, Plus, ESD and MS852P: 2.1 m onto concrete, scanner only. LR family webpage: 1.8 m base / 2.2 m with protective case; current Bluetooth LR manual also lists 2.1 m base.

Operating temperature

Standard / Plus / ESD / MS852P / Bluetooth LR: −10°C to 50°C. Corded LR: −20°C to 50°C.

Storage temperature

Standard corded: current May 2026 Rev.D brochure −20°C to 60°C; webpage −40°C to 70°C. Other listed current family webpages: −40°C to 70°C.

Relative humidity

95% non-condensing

Environmental sealing

IP42

Optional accessories — MS852 standard corded/MS852 Plus auto-sensing

RS232 Cable (PN#1550-900060G) ; power supply for RS232 cable (PN# 1010-900008G) ; Standard Hands Free Stand (PN#5200-900009G) ; USB cable with ESD enhanced (PN#1550-905920G) ; Protective Case (PN#386793G) ; 5V/2A Adapter(US) (PN#1010-900058G) ; 5V/2A Adapter with universal plugs (PN#1010-900067G) ; Desktop/ Wall Mount stand (PN#5200-900011G)

Optional accessories — MS852B standard Bluetooth

RS232 cable (PN# 1550-905891G) ; 1-slot charging cradle (PN#5000-900064G) ; Battery (PN# 1400-900055G) ; Carrying bag (PN#3210-900025G) ; power supply for RS232 cable (PN# 1010-900008G) ; Standard Hands Free Stand (PN#5200-900009G) ; USB cable with ESD enhanced (PN#1550-905920G) ; Protective Case (PN#386793G) ; 5V/2A Adapter(US) (PN#1010-900058G) ; 5V/2A Adapter with universal plugs (PN#1010-900067G) ; Desktop/ Wall Mount stand (PN#5200-900011G)

Optional accessories — MS852 Plus ESD corded

Standard Hands Free Stand (PN#5200-900009G) ; USB cable with ESD enhanced (PN#1550-905920G) ; Protective Case (PN#386793G) ; 5V/2A Adapter(US) (PN#1010-900058G) ; 5V/2A Adapter with universal plugs (PN#1010-900067G) ; Desktop/ Wall Mount stand (PN#5200-900011G)

Optional accessories — MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth

1-slot charging ESD cradle (PN#5000-900082G) ; Battery (PN# 1400-900055G) ; Standard Hands Free Stand (PN#5200-900009G) ; USB cable with ESD enhanced (PN#1550-905920G) ; Protective Case (PN#386793G) ; 5V/2A Adapter(US) (PN#1010-900058G) ; 5V/2A Adapter with universal plugs (PN#1010-900067G) ; Desktop/ Wall Mount stand (PN#5200-900011G)

Optional accessories — MS852P 2.4 GHz

USB cable with ESD enhanced (PN#1550-905920G) ; Protective Case (PN#386793G) ; 5V/2A Adapter(US) (PN# 1010-900058G) ; 5V/2A Adapter with universal plugs (PN# 1010-900067G) ; Standard Hands Free Stand (PN#5200-900009G) ; Desktop/ Wall Mount stand (PN#5200-900011G) ; Battery (PN#1400-900055G) ; MS852P 1-slot cradle (PN#5000-900104G)

Regulatory approvals

MS852 standard corded/MS852 Plus auto-sensing: CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI,TAA Compliant | MS852B standard Bluetooth/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, NCC, TELEC, BQB, TAA Compliant | MS852 Plus ESD corded/MS852P 2.4 GHz: CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, TAA Compliant

Package contents

MS852-AUCB00-SG: standard corded scanner and USB cable. MS852-VUCB00-OG: Plus auto-sensing scanner and USB cable; auto-sensing stand sold separately. MS852-ZUCB00-LG: Plus ESD high-density scanner and USB cable. MS852-AUBB0C-SG / MS852-ZUBB0C-LG: respective Bluetooth scanner with battery, charging cradle and USB interface cable. MS852-AUPBGC-SG: MS852P scanner with battery, 2.4 GHz USB dongle, cradle, USB cradle cable and USB power adapter. MS852-OUCB00-SG: LR scanner, USB cable and Y cable. MS852-OUBB0C-SG: Bluetooth LR scanner with battery, protective case, cradle and USB cable.

System memory

Standard Bluetooth webpage lists 7.5 MB / 590,000 codes in system section; communication section lists 7 MB batch / 20 KB auto buffer. Bluetooth ESD and LR: 7 MB batch / 20 KB auto. Memory/buffer modes are model-specific.

Controls

MS852B standard Bluetooth/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth/MS852P 2.4 GHz: Trigger Key

Wireless transmission range

Bluetooth standard / ESD / LR: up to 100 m in open line of sight. MS852P: up to 10 m in open line of sight. Actual range depends on conditions.

Wireless profiles

Bluetooth models: Serial Port (SPP) and HID profiles. MS852P uses its 2.4 GHz USB dongle.

Wireless memory buffer

MS852B standard Bluetooth/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: 7MB for batch mode/ 20KB for auto mode

Cradle dimensions

MS852B standard Bluetooth/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth/MS852P 2.4 GHz: 120.6 L x 88.7 W x 86.0 H (mm) | Bluetooth LR: 120.6 × 88.7 × 86 mm.

Data formatting

MS852B standard Bluetooth/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth/MS852P 2.4 GHz: Prefix, Suffix, Code ID, Reformatting Date

Battery type

MS852B standard Bluetooth: Rechargeable and replaceable battery pack. | MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: Rechargeable and replaceable battery pack | MS852P 2.4 GHz: Lithium-ion

Battery capacity

MS852B standard Bluetooth/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: 2850mAh | MS852P 2.4 GHz: 2850 mAh charged via the cradle | Bluetooth LR: 2850 mAh rechargeable, replaceable battery.

Battery charging time

Standard Bluetooth: webpage 7 hours; Rev.I brochure less than 6.5 hours. Bluetooth ESD: less than 6.5 hours. MS852P: 7 hours. Bluetooth LR: webpage 7 hours; current manual less than 6.5 hours. Conditions vary.

Battery operating time

Standard Bluetooth: 20 hours. Bluetooth ESD: more than 25 hours; webpage up to 60,000 scans at 1 scan/second, Rev.C brochure up to 50,000 at 1 scan/5 seconds. MS852P: 15 hours. Bluetooth LR: more than 12 hours / up to 50,000 scans at 1 scan/second and 20 cm; current manual also lists more than 40 hours at 1 scan/5 seconds. Runtime varies with use.

Ambient light

MS852 Plus auto-sensing/MS852 Plus ESD corded/MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: 100,000 Lux (Sunlight) | LR: 107,639 lux (10,000 foot-candles).

Operating modes

MS852B Plus ESD Bluetooth: Trigger Mode, Presentation Mode, Buffer Mode

DPM support

MS852B Plus ESD family documentation lists DPM barcode support. These offers are identified as high-density models; no dedicated DPM-engine performance is promised.

LR typical depth of field

10 mil Code 39: 7.6–215.9 cm; 13 mil UPC: 8.9–228.6 cm; 15 mil Code 128: 15.2–254 cm; 20 mil Code 39: 10.2–436.9 cm; 40 mil Code 39: 15.2–863.6 cm; 55 mil Code 39: 17.8–1092.2 cm; 100 mil Code 39 paper: 50.8–1778 cm; 100 mil Code 128 reflective: 76.2–1778 cm; 10 mil Data Matrix: 12.7–114.3 cm; 55 mil Data Matrix: 12.7–635 cm; 15 mil Code 128, 4-inch wide: 20.3–254 cm; 100 mil QR: 40–2085 cm. Manufacturer typical ranges are conditional, not a guarantee for every barcode.

LR optical field of view

MS852B LR manual V1.4: near camera 32° horizontal × 20° vertical; far camera 12° horizontal × 7.6° vertical

LR symbologies

Code 39, Full ASCII, Code 32, Italian Pharmacode, Trioptic, Code 128, EAN-128, ISBT-128, Codabar, Code 11, Matrix 2 of 5, Chinese Matrix 2 of 5, UPC/EAN, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13, Bookland/ISBN, ISSN, Coupon Code, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, IATA, Databar, Code 93, MSI, UK Plessey, Telepen; PDF Standard, Macro PDF, Micro PDF, Macro Micro PDF, Composite, TLC-39, Aztec, Data Matrix, QR, Micro QR, GS1 QR, MaxiCode, Han Xin, Grid Matrix, DotCode, OCR, Japan Postal, Australia Post, Canada Postal, Netherlands KIX, US Planet, USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail, UPU FICS Postal, Mailmark, French Lottery, Posti4S, Korean 3 of 5; wireless manual additionally lists Digimarc

LR power requirements

Corded LR: 4–5.5 VDC; operating 710 mA, standby 79 mA.

LR operating modes

Trigger and presentation; MS852B LR additionally supports buffer mode and automatic Bluetooth pairing / mode switching with cradle

LR optional accessories

Hands-free stand 5200-900009G; enhanced-ESD USB cable 1550-905920G; protective case 386793G; US 5 V/2 A adapter 1010-900058G; universal-plug adapter 1010-900067G; desktop/wall stand 5200-900011G; Y cable 1550-905902G for computers without USB 3.0; Charging cradle 5000-900064G; carrying bag 3210-900025G; battery 1400-900055G; hands-free stand 5200-900009G; enhanced-ESD USB cable 1550-905920G; protective case 386793G; US adapter 1010-900058G; universal adapter 1010-900067G; desktop/wall stand 5200-900011G

LR regulatory approvals

MS852 LR: CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI; MS852B LR: CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI, NCC, TELEC, BQB. Current corded manufacturer webpage additionally lists TAA compliance.

ESD housing

1010-900058G

Unitech 5V/2A US USB power adapter for compatible EA520, PA760, MS652 Plus, HT330, RP902, MS838, MS851B and MS852 series devices.

$5.43

386124G

Yellow protective boot for Unitech MS852 and MS852 LR scanners; scanner sold separately.

$25.00

1010-900008G

Unitech power adapter for compatible RS232 scanner interface cables, including MS851B / MS852 / MS852 Plus / MS852B. RS232 cable sold separately; USB configurations do not require this adapter.

$16.47

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