HF521
2D Imager Module

The Honeywell HF521 new generation,compact module for fixed-mount applications
with the latest Gen7 decoding core, provides
a powerful scanning performance for all
1D, PDF, and 2D barcodes on mobile phone
screens or on paper.
HF521 2D Imager Module

The HF521 provides a plug-and-play, integrated module solution for verifying
barcodes, collecting payments, and billing customers. Designed with a wide viewing

This self-contained unit includes

angle and shallow depth of field to help ensure optimized performance for reading

decoded 2D optics, housing, exit window,

screen barcodes in near field. The broad decoding capabilities include rapid decoding

and a TTL-RS232 interface board.

of all 1D and 2D barcodes with particularly powerful reading capability of highly-

Mounting holes are located on thereflective mobile phone screens, reducing process time and helping to improve thehousing bottom and on the left and rightuser experience.

sides of the housing, allowing vertical or
horizontal mounting without the need for

While preserving the same look and seamless interface of its predecessors, theHF521 offers three times faster motion tolerance, enabling greater flexibility andadditional accessories.

convenience for customers, making it a trusted fixed-mount scanning solution.

Minimizes adjustments; reduces need toCombined with the Gen7 decoder, the HF521 may be supported by menu commands

purchase additional components; helps

and EZConfig which is compatible with mainstream Honeywell scan modules andexpedite design; reduces total costs.

engines.
The HF521 operates with white LED illumination to improve the reading performanceof label barcodes in a low lighting environments. It is one of the very few 2D modules
which has optimized performance for both screen barcodes and label barcodes,
reducing customer cost and helping to improve the user experience.

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONSThe HF521 is designed for fixed mountapplications such as self-checkout POSs,
subway tollgates, ATMs, and lottery
verification.

FEATURES AND BENEFITSElectrical andmechanical backwards
compatibility withpredecessor provides
easy migration.

Supports menu
command and EzConfig
online configuration
tool to allow greater
set-up convenience.

Enhanced motion
tolerance of3,9 m/s [12.8 ft] reads
moving barcodes,
enabling increased
scanning speed andproductivity.

Uses TTL-RS232
and USB standard
interfaces; USB
compliance with supportof Windows drivers.

Flexible enclosure
options: Engine option isavailable for customers
who wish to build
their own housings.

HF521 Technical Specifications
TABLE 1. MECHANICALTABLE 4. ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTIC

PARAMETER

CHARACTERISTIC

PARAMETER

Scanner head dimensions (L x W x H)

41,7 mm x 41,7 mm x 32,5 mm [1.64 in x 1.64 in x 1.28 in]

Input voltage

4.5 Vdc to 5.5 Vdc

Weight58 g [2.05 oz]

Host interface

USB, TTL-RS232

Power:workingstandby

2.1 W (420 mA at 5 Vdc)
0.7 W (140 mA at 5 Vdc)

CHARACTERISTIC

PARAMETERTABLE 5. READ RANGES (TYPICAL, WHITEILLUMINATION)3

Operating temperature1-10°C to 50°C [14°F to 122°F]

Storage temperature-40°C to 70°C [-40°F to 158°F]

NEAR
FAR
DELTA
SYMBOLOGY DISTANCE DISTANCE (MM [IN])(MM [IN]) (MM [IN])Humidity

0 %RH to 95 %RH, no condensation

10 MIL C39

Drop

withstands two falls onto cement floor from height of 1,5 m [4.52 ft]

2[0.08]102[4.01]

100[3.94]

Ambient light20 lux to 100,000 lux

13 MIL UPC-A

15[0.59]110[4.33]

95[3.74]

Sealing

IP40

20 MIL C39

18[0.71]

150[5.91]

132[5.20]

20 MIL QR

12[0.47]

90[3.54]

78[3.07]TABLE 2. ENVIRONMENTALTABLE 3. PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTIC

PARAMETER

Resolution

640 x 480 pixels

2 Extreme ambient light conditions will reduce the depthof field.

Illumination2

white LED

3 Barcode quality and environmental conditions may
affect performance.

Motion tolerance

up to 3,9 m [12.8 ft]

Field of view83° x 66.2°

Scan angles

pitch: ±55°, skew: ±65°

Minimum contrast

25%Indicatorbuzzer

Minimum resolution precision:ID
2D

3 mil (Code 39, P#100001555)
6.7 mil (QR, P#100001485)

1 Extreme temperatures will reduce the depth of field.

TABLE 6. SYMBOLOGIESLINEAR
Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 2 of 5, Code39, 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 Code32(PARAF), EAN-UCC Emulation

3-year limited warranty; the warranty period starts at date ofshipment from Honeywell to customer

Warranty

FIGURE 1. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS (FOR REFERENCE ONLY (MM/IN)

A

32,5[1.28]

19[0.75]
40,03[1.58]
21,6[0.85]

10,51[0.41]

19[0.75]

Australian Post, British Post, Canadian Post, ChinaPost, Japanese Post, Korea Post, Netherlands Post,Planet Code, Postnet

A M2 x 0,4 mm [0.016 in] threaded insert, 5,0 mm [0.020 in] maximum depth.
Do not exceed 2,5 cm-kg [2.17 in-lb] torque.

10,05[0.40]
10,05[0.40]

41,71.64]

2D MATRIXPOSTAL

3,5[0.74]
10,51[0.41]

Codablock A, Codablock F, PDF417, MicroPDF417

Aztec Code, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Chinese
Sensible (Han Xin), Grid Matrix, Dot CodeA

3,5[0.74]

2D STACKED

21,6[0.85]

B M3 x 0,5 mm [0.020 in] threaded insert, 5,0 mm [0.020 in] maximum depth.
Do not exceed 3 cm-kg [2.17 in-lb] torque.

B

41,71.64]

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materials and faulty workmanshipduring the applicable warranty period.
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