Cipherlab A2564SMBKUTS1 1D Linear Imager Barcode Scanner Kit

Overview

The Cipherlab A2564SMBKUTS1 is a compact 1D linear imager barcode scanner designed for warehouse, retail, and logistics environments requiring reliable barcode capture with corrosion and dust resistance. This USB kit includes the scanner and tether plate for secure stationary or portable deployment. Built around a linear imager scan engine, the A2564SMBKUTS1 delivers consistent 1D barcode reading at 578 scans per second with multi-symbology support and flexible auto-sense and continuous scan modes.

Key Features

• 1D Linear Imager Scan Engine: Captures linear barcodes with fixed-focus optics; no moving parts for increased durability and reduced maintenance downtime.
• High Scan Rate: 578 scans per second enables rapid transaction processing and inventory cycles in fast-paced warehouse environments.
• IP65 Dust and Water Resistance: Rated IP65 to withstand splash, dust ingress, and light washdown conditions common in distribution centers and logistics hubs.
• Multi-Symbology Support: Reads Code 39, Code 128, UPC/EAN, GS1-128, Code 93, Codabar, Industrial and Interleave 2 of 5, Italian and French Pharmacodes, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI, Plessey, Telepen, ISBT-128, Code 11, and GS1 DataBar (RSS) formats.
• 3 mil Minimum Resolution: Captures smaller barcode sizes down to 3 mil minimum bar width, supporting both standard and compressed label formats.
• Variable Scan Range: Adjustable reading distance accommodates different label placement scenarios—Code 39 3 mil from 3–10 cm, Code 39 5 mil from 2–14 cm, UPC-A 13 mil from 0.5–38 cm, and Code 39 20 mil from 1.5–60 cm.
• Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity: Optional cordless operation paired with tether-plate mounting flexibility for checkout, receiving, or counter-based scanning workflows.
• Auto-Sense and Continuous Scan Modes: Flexible trigger options reduce user fatigue and adapt to high-volume repetitive scanning or on-demand capture operations.
• 15% Minimum Print Contrast Requirement: Tolerates labels with moderate contrast degradation from age, printing wear, or light exposure.
• Black and Register White Options: Color variants allow integration into different counter, kiosk, or fixture environments.
• USB Tether Plate Kit: Includes mounting hardware and cable management for fixed desktop or checkout lane deployment with simplified integration into existing USB-enabled POS and WMS systems.

Integration & Compatibility

The A2564SMBKUTS1 connects via USB, making it compatible with standard warehouse management systems, point-of-sale platforms, and inventory control software without requiring proprietary drivers or host-side firmware. Bluetooth connectivity enables cordless range when paired with compatible mobile computers or tablets running iOS or Android, extending deployment flexibility beyond tethered checkout environments.

Package Contents

USB Kit includes the Cipherlab A2564SMBKUTS1 scanner and tether plate mounting hardware for immediate deployment.

Ted Perry

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

I've evaluated the Cipherlab A2564SMBKUTS1 during warehouse automation deployments, and this linear imager offers a straightforward, maintenance-efficient alternative to laser scanners in high-throughput logistics and retail environments. The 578 scans-per-second rate and multi-symbology engine handle both standard UPC and industrial 2-of-5 barcodes without reconfiguration, which simplifies receiver and putaway workflows across mixed-SKU distributions.

Technical Highlights:

• Imager Durability: Linear imager architecture eliminates the rotating motor found in laser units, reducing mechanical wear and warranty returns in 24/7 warehouse operations.
• IP65 Sealed Construction: Withstands dock spray and humid cold-storage environments without loss of optical clarity—critical for long-term label-reading accuracy in frozen or produce distribution.
• Flexible Read Range: Variable scan distances (0.5 cm to 60 cm) accommodate both small pharmacy barcodes and oversized shipping labels from a single device, eliminating the need for separate near-field and distance-reading units.

Deployment Considerations:

• In high-contrast lighting environments (such as outdoor receiving areas or backlit workstations), imager-based scanners may require a slight reduction in ambient light exposure compared to laser alternatives; integration of local task lighting is recommended.
• The Bluetooth option enables roaming receive-to-putaway workflows, but pairing stability depends on host device and radio frequency environment—test wireless connectivity in your facility's RF profile before rolling out cordless implementations.

For operations deploying a mix of legacy laser equipment and emerging imager-based systems, the A2564SMBKUTS1's symbology breadth ensures that label migrations occur at your own pace. The tether-plate kit provides immediate checkout or counter integration with standard USB connectivity, reducing installation engineering time and minimizing integration risk.