Scanner configuration
MS852 LR corded USB or MS852B LR Bluetooth ultra-long-range handheld imager
Image sensor
1280 × 800 global shutter
Illumination
Hyper Red 660 nm
Ambient light
10,000 foot-candles (107,639 lux)
Optical resolution
3 mil Code 39; 5 mil PDF417
Minimum print contrast
25%
Reading range
Approximately 7.6 cm to 21 m across supported barcode sizes; actual range depends on symbology, barcode size, quality and conditions
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.
Wireless connectivity
MS852B LR only: Bluetooth LE 4.2 and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Class 1 dual mode; Serial Port and HID profiles
Wireless transmission range
MS852B LR only: up to 100 m in open line of sight
Wireless host interfaces
MS852B LR family: USB or RS232; current MS852-OUBB0C-SG offer includes USB interface cable
Memory buffer
MS852B LR only: 7 MB batch mode; 20 KB auto mode; up to 590,000 stored codes according to manufacturer
Dimensions (L × W × H)
87.8 × 71.6 × 177.7 mm
Cradle dimensions
MS852B LR: 120.6 × 88.7 × 86 mm
Weight
MS852 LR: 184 g without cable. MS852B LR: manufacturer webpage and series brochure list 233 g without cradle; current manual V1.4 lists 253 g without cradle. These are device weights, not packed shipping weights.
Trigger switch life
10 million actuations
Operating modes
Trigger and presentation; MS852B LR additionally supports buffer mode and automatic Bluetooth pairing / mode switching with cradle
1D 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
2D and postal symbologies
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
Special barcode support
OCR; barcode reading from mobile screens
Data formatting
Prefix, suffix, Code ID and manufacturer-listed reformatting functions
Operating voltage
MS852 LR corded: 4–5.5 VDC
Current consumption
MS852 LR corded: operating 710 mA; standby 79 mA
Indicators
Corded: buzzer and LED. Bluetooth: LED, beeper and vibration.
Battery
MS852B LR only: rechargeable, replaceable 2850 mAh battery pack
Battery charging time
MS852B LR: current manufacturer webpage lists 7 hours; manual V1.4 specification lists less than 6.5 hours. Actual time depends on charging method and conditions.
Battery operating time
MS852B LR: more than 12 hours / up to 50,000 EAN-8 scans at one scan per second and 20 cm, per series brochure and current webpage; manual V1.4 additionally lists more than 40 hours at one scan per 5 seconds. Actual runtime varies with use.
ESD protection
±8 kV contact; ±15 kV air
Drop resistance
Family webpage: 1.8 m onto concrete; 2.2 m with protective case. MS852B LR manual V1.4 additionally lists 2.1 m for scanner only.
Operating temperature
MS852 LR: −20°C to 50°C; MS852B LR: −10°C to 50°C
Storage temperature
−40°C to 70°C
Relative humidity
95%, non-condensing
Environmental sealing
IP42
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.
Package contents
MS852-OUCB00-SG: corded scanner, USB interface cable and manufacturer-listed Y cable. MS852-OUBB0C-SG: Bluetooth scanner with battery, protective case, charging cradle and USB interface cable.
Optional corded 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
Warranty
Corded MS852 LR: 5 years. Bluetooth MS852B LR: 3 years. Manufacturer regional terms and accessory warranties vary.
Wireless imager field of view
MS852B LR manual V1.4: near camera 32° horizontal × 20° vertical; far camera 12° horizontal × 7.6° vertical
Additional wireless symbology
MS852B LR current manual V1.4 additionally lists Digimarc
Optional wireless accessories
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