MINI Hawk Series
Compact Shape/Size        Mini Imagers for
                                                  ACTUAL SIZE SHOWN
                                                  Height: 1” (25.4 mm)
                                                  Width: 1.80” (45.7 mm)
                                                                            Direct Part Marks
                                                  Length: 2.10” (53.3 mm)
                                                                            MINI Hawk imagers pack aggressive direct part
                                                                            mark (DPM) reading algorithms into a miniature
                                                                            imager that is both powerful and easy to use for
                                                         X-Mode             barcode and 2D track, trace and control applica-
                                                         Technology
                                                                            tions. Aggressive decoding is ensured through
                                                                            X-Mode technology, which reads damaged or
                                                                            difficult symbols with no configuration or setup
                                                                            required.
                                      Wide Field of View,
                                      Autofocus                             With multiple resolutions and high speed configura-
                                                                            tions available, there is a MINI Hawk imager to
                                                                            solve virtually any challenging application.
MINI Hawk Series: At a Glance
    • Decode speed and read range: Varies by model                          Decode Any Symbol                 X–Mode Technology
                                                                            The MINI Hawk consistently        In addition to the most ag-
    • X-Mode Decoding Technology                                            reads damaged, distorted or       gressive decoding available,
    • Autofocus                                                             otherwise challenging direct      X-Mode technology provides
    • Optional USB Connectivity                                             part marks with our patent-       easy setup and deployment
                                                                            ed decode algorithms.             of the MINI Hawk in any ap-
    MINI HAWK 3: 3 megapixel resolution imager                                                                plication.
    MINI HAWK HR: High resolution imager                                    Autofocus
    MINI HAWK HS: High speed imager                                         For real time dynamic             Compact and Lightweight
                                                                            autofocus, position the           Miniature form factor fits
           ESP®Easy Setup Program: Single-point software pro-               symbol at the center of the       easily in tight spaces, and is
           vides quick and easy setup and configuration of all              field of view, and push the       lightweight for mounting into
           Microscan readers.                                               EZ button. The MINI Hawk          robotic applications.
                                                                            automatically adjusts focal
           EZ Button: This performs reader setup and                        distance and sets internal        Application Examples
           configuration with no computer required.                         parameters to optimize the        Automotive
                                                                            symbol.                            • Dot peen mark on power-
           Visible Indicators: Include “good read” green flash,                                                  train components
           LEDs and symbol positioning tool.                                Wide Field of View                 • Laser marks on automotive
                                                                            Read symbols as large as 2”          electronics components
For more information on this product, visit www.microscan.com.              (50.8 mm) square as close as      Medical Devices
                                                                            1” (25.4 mm) with diffractive      • Laser marks on com-
                                                                            field illumination and optional      ponents
MINI Hawk Series: Available Codes                                           right angle mirror.               Electronics
                                                                                                               • Laser markings on printed
                  All Standard            Postal Codes                                                           circuits boards, flex circuits
Linear                                                                                                        Semiconductors
                                                                                                               • Laser marks on packages
                                                                                                                 and components
                MicroPDF         PDF417              GS1 Databar
Stacked
               Data
               Matrix      QR        Micro QR Aztec
2D
MINI H AWK S ERIES S PECIFICATIONS                                                                                           AND                   O PTIONS
                         Front                              READ RANGES (GRAPHS AND TABLES)
                                                                              MINI Hawk HS                                                MINI Hawk HS
                                               M2x0.4                       10 mil 1D | 15 mil 2D
                                               .10” (2.54 mm)
                                                                                                                                                            10 mil 1D | 15 mil 2D
                                               depth
                                                                            5 mil 1D | 7.5 mil 2D
                                                                                                                                                           7.5 mil 1D | 10 mil 2D
                                                                                   3.3 mil 1D
                                                                                    5 mil 2D
                                                                                                                              3.3 mil 1D | 5 mil 2D
Note: Nominal                                               38         25    13                 38    25   13    .5           51            102           127         152
dimensions               Base                               1.5        1      .5                .5    1    1.5
shown. Typical
tolerances
apply.
                                                                                                                                                                                        MINI Hawk 3 Standard Density            MINI Hawk 3 Standard Density
                                                                              MINI Hawk HS                                                MINI Hawk HS                                   Fields of View (inches/mm)            Depth of Field (@ Focus Position)
                                                                            20 mil 1D | 30 mil 2D
                                                                                                                                                  20 mil 1D | 30 mil 2D
                                                                            10 mil 1D | 15 mil 2D
                                                                                                                                                  10 mil 1D | 15 mil 2D
                                                                                                                         5 mil 1D
                                                                                                                        7.5 mil 2D                7.5 mil 1D | 10 mil 2D
                                                                            7.5 mil 1D | 10 mil 2D
                                                                                     5 mil 1D
                                                                                    7.5 mil 2D
MECHANICAL                                                      76     51    25                  25   51   76     .5         51           102       127         152
Height: 1” (25.4 mm) Width: 1.80” (45.7 mm)                     3      2      1                  1    2    3
Depth: 2.10” (53.3 mm) Weight: 2 oz. (57 g)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Enclosure: IP54 (category 2)
Humidity: up to 90% (non-condensing)                                                            Narrow-bar-width                                                  Field of View                                               Read Range
Operating Temperature: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)                                       1D                                            2D                            (maximum)                                               (using autofocus)
Storage Temperature: -50° to 75° C (-58° to 167°F)                                                                                                          Ultra High Density
                                                                      .0033” (0.08 mm)                                .005” (0.13 mm)                             1.6” (40 mm)                                     1.9 to 4.4” (47 mm to 110 mm)
CE MARK
                                                                      .0075” (0.19 mm)                                .010” (0.25 mm)                             2.5” (64 mm)                                     1.7 to 6.7” (42 mm to 170 mm)
EN 55024: 1998 ITE Immunity Standard
                                                                      .015” (0.38 mm)                                 .020” (0.38 mm)                             2.9” (74 mm)                                     1.5 to 8.0” (38 mm to 203 mm)
EN 55022:98 ITE Disturbances
                                                                                                                                                            Standard Density
LIGHT SOURCE                                                          .005” (0.13 mm)                                 .0075” (0.19 mm)                            2.8” (72 mm)                                     1.6 to 4.4” (41 mm to 112 mm)
Type: High output LEDs                                                .0075” (0.19 mm)                                .010” (0.25 mm)                             3.8” (97 mm)                                     1.5 to 6.2” (38 mm to 157mm)
                                                                      .010” (0.25 mm)                                 .015” (0.38 mm)                             4.7” (118 mm)                                    1.4 to 7.6” (36 mm to 193 mm)
LIGHT COLLECTION OPTIONS                                              .020” (0.51 mm)                                 .030” (0.76 mm)                             6.2” (158 mm)                                    1.3 to 10.0” (33 mm to 254 mm)
Progressive scan, square pixel. Software adjustable
shutter speed, electronic shutter
MINI HAWK 3: 2048 by 1536 pixels (QXGA)                    MINI HAWK HS units used for data provided in table. Subject to change. See User Manual for complete data.
MINI HAWK HR: 1280 by 1024 pixels (SXGA)
MINI HAWK HS: 752 by 480 pixels (WVGA)
                                                           HOST CONNECTOR/PIN ASSIGNMENTS                                                                                           SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS DESIGNED FOR
                                                           High Density 15 Pin D-sub Socket Connector                                                                               FCC, UL/cUL, CE, CB
                                                                    Pin             Host                  Host/Aux                Host             In/                              ROHS/WEEE COMPLIANT
                                                                     No.            RS232                   RS232            RS422/485            Out
                                                                    1                        Power +5 VDC                                          In                               ISO CERTIFICATION
SYMBOLOGIES                                                         2               TxD            TxD        TxD(–)                              Out                               Certified ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management
2D Symbologies: Data Matrix (ECC 0-200), QR Code,                                                                                                                                   System
Micro QR Code, Aztec Code                                           3               RxD           RxD        RxD(–)                                In
Stacked Symbologies: PDF417, Micro PDF417,                          4                     Power/Signal Ground                                                                       ©2010 Microscan Systems, Inc. SP057B 10/10
                                                                                                                                                                                    Read Range and other performance data is determined using high
GS1 Databar (Composite & Stacked)                                   5                              NC                                                                               quality Grade A symbols per ISO/IEC 15415 and ISO/IEC 15416 in a
Linear Barcodes: Code 39, Code 128, BC 412, I2 of 5,                6                 RTS        Aux TxD     TxD(+)                               Out                               25°C environment. For application-specifi c Read Range results, testing
UPC/EAN, Codabar, Code 93, Pharmacode, PLANET,                                                                                                                                      should be performed with symbols used in the actual application.
                                                                    7                         Output 1 TTL                                        Out                               Microscan Applications Engineering is available to assist with evalu-
PostNet, Japanese Post, Australian Post, Royal Mail,                                                                                                                                ations. Results may vary depending on symbol quality. Warranty–One
                                                                    8                    Default configurationa                                    In
Intelligent Mail, KIX                                                                                                                                                               year limited warranty on parts and labor. Free extended 3 year warranty
                                                                    9                            Trigger                                           In                               upon online product registration.
READ PARAMETERS                                                     10                CTS       Aux RxD       RxD (+)                              In
Pitch: ±30° Skew: ±30° Tilt: 360°                                   11                        Output 3 TTL                                        Out
Decode Rate: Up to 60 decodes per second (HS model)                 12                     New Master (NPN)                                        In
Focal Range: 1.3 to 9.3” (33 to 236 mm) (autofocus)                 13                      Chassis groundb
CONNECTOR
                                                                    14                        Output 2 TTL                                        Out                               Microscan Systems Inc.
Type: 3 ft. cable terminated with High Density                      15                            NC                                                                                Tel 425 226 5700 / 800 251 7711
                                                           a. The default is activated by connecting pin 8 to ground pin 4.                                                         Fax 425 226 8250
15-pin D-Sub socket connector or USB Type A connector      b. Chassis ground: Used to connect chassis body to earth
                                                              ground only. Not to be used as power or signal return.                                                                Microscan Europe
INDICATORS                                                  ELECTRICAL                                                                                                              Tel 31 172 423360 / Fax 31 172 423366
LEDS: Read Performance, Power, Read Status                  Power: 5 VDC +/– 5 %, 200 mV p-p max. ripple, 494 mA @                                                                  Microscan Asia Pacific
Green Flash: Good read Blue V: Symbol locator               5 VDC (typ.) Optional Int.: 10-28 V Accessory                                                                           Tel 65 6846 1214 / Fax 65 6846 4641
Beeper: Good read, match/mismatch, noread, serial
command confirmation, on/off                                DISCRETE I/O                                                                                                            www.microscan.com
                                                            Trigger Input, New Master: 5 to 28 VDC rated (.16 mA)                                                                   Product Information: info@microscan.com
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS                                     Outputs (1, 2, 3): 5V TTL compatible, can sink 10 mA and                                                                Auto ID Support: helpdesk@microscan.com
Standard Interface: RS-232, RS-422, or USB                  source 10mA                                                                                                             Vision Support: visionsupport@microscan.com
                                                            Optional I/O: Optoisolated (with IC-332 accessory)                                                                      NERLITE Support: nerlitesupport@microscan.com