Honeywell 1400GSR-2USB-N Xenon XP 1952g Area Imager Scanner
The Honeywell 1400GSR-2USB-N is a genuine area imager scanner built for warehouse, distribution, retail, and field service environments where durability and scanning flexibility are non-negotiable. This Honeywell scanner uses imaging technology to read both 1D linear codes and 2D matrix symbologies (QR, Data Matrix, PDF417) from a single optical engine — meaning you don't need separate devices for different barcode formats, cutting procurement complexity and training overhead.
Key Capabilities
- Area Imager (1D/2D Symbology Support): Reads linear barcodes, QR codes, Data Matrix, and PDF417 in a single device. This eliminates the cost and logistics of maintaining laser and imager scanners as separate SKUs across your fleet.
- Dual USB + Bluetooth 4.2 Connectivity: Switch between wired USB and wireless Bluetooth without swapping hardware. Wired mode keeps scan data flowing during multi-shift operations without battery drain; Bluetooth mode frees operators from cable constraints during high-density picking or receiving workflows. Both connectors are built-in — no dongles required.
- IP65 Environmental Rating: Direct spray, dust ingress, and splashing won't disable the scanner. This protects against warehouse washdowns, outdoor delivery handholds, and humid loading dock conditions. Not submersion-rated (that requires IP67), but handles the wet/dirty environments where most scanners fail.
- 2.0 m (6.5 ft) Drop Rating: Scanners take abuse. A 2-meter concrete drop doesn't break the 1400GSR-2USB-N, which means fewer warranty claims and less frequent replacement cycles in high-turnover field roles or accident-prone warehouse zones.
- Flexible Scan Range 2.5 to 50.8 cm (1 to 20 inches): Close-proximity scanning (bar code on small labels) through arm's-length distance scanning (pallet-level codes). This range flexibility reduces operator repositioning and speeds throughput on mixed-barcode environments like cross-docks or returns processing.
- General-Purpose Design: Not specialized for a single vertical (e.g., pharmacy, food, or apparel). Deploy across inventory, parcel sorting, point-of-sale, and asset tracking without retraining teams or reconfiguring device settings.
Integration and Deployment
The 1400GSR-2USB-N works with any host device (PC, mobile, tablet, or fixed terminal) via standard USB HID or Bluetooth pairing. No driver downloads or firmware updates are required for basic operation — connect the USB connector, and the scanner presents itself as a keyboard input device to most operating systems. Bluetooth mode adds freedom of movement for high-volume picking or field asset captures where trailing cables create trip hazards or slow operator pace.
Genuine Honeywell parts maintain full compatibility with Xenon XP 1952g scanner hardware and software, ensuring electrical stability, mechanical durability, and OEM warranty coverage. Standardizing on authentic accessories across enterprise fleets simplifies procurement, predictable repair timelines, and eliminates device downtime from incompatible aftermarket parts.
When to Choose a Different Model
If your workflow requires premium ruggedness beyond 2-meter drops, evaluate higher-rated variants in the Xenon XP line. If you need integrated mobile computing (data entry, application logic, offline capability), a handheld mobile computer with a built-in scanner engine may be more cost-effective than pairing a discrete scanner with a separate mobile terminal. For high-speed production-line scanning (30+ scans per second) or extreme ranges (1+ meter), consult a Honeywell systems engineer to determine whether a dedicated fixed-mount or long-range industrial imager fits better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the 1400GSR-2USB-N read damaged or poorly printed barcodes?
A: Area imagers perform well on worn, low-contrast, and damaged codes because they capture an image rather than relying on a laser reflection. Performance degrades with heavy creasing, fading, or obscured quiet zones, but success rates are typically higher than laser scanners on real-world, battle-worn labels.
Q: Can I use this scanner in a frigid or extremely hot warehouse?
A: Operating temperature specifications are not detailed in the available documentation. Contact the manufacturer or authorized distributor for temperature ratings before deploying in freezer units, outdoor loading docks, or heated environments outside typical climate control.
Q: Is the Bluetooth 4.2 connection secure for sensitive inventory or financial data?
A: Bluetooth 4.2 is a standard wireless protocol. Security depends on your host application: if the scanner is paired to a mobile device or terminal running encrypted software, the barcode data is no more or less secure than over USB. If wireless broadcast is a compliance concern (PCI-DSS, HIPAA), use wired USB mode.
Q: What's the battery life if I use Bluetooth mode?
A: Bluetooth power consumption specs are not provided in the current documentation. Honeywell publishes wireless endurance estimates per deployment scenario. Contact technical support with your typical scan volume and shift length to get an accurate runtime estimate.
Q: Does the 1400GSR-2USB-N come with cables or stands?
A: Package contents are not specified in the available documentation. Confirm with your reseller what USB cables, mounting brackets, or wireless charging cradles (if any) are included or available separately.
Q: Can I integrate the 1400GSR-2USB-N with a Warehouse Management System (WMS)?
A: Yes. The scanner appears as a keyboard input device to most operating systems and applications. Any WMS or mobile app that accepts barcode input via standard USB HID or Bluetooth keyboard emulation will work. Proprietary scanner configuration or SDK integration is not required for basic scanning workflows.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The 1400GSR-2USB-N (also searched as 1400GSR 2USB N) is a straightforward area imager for any operation that scans multiple barcode formats across mixed distances. The IP65 rating and 2-meter drop tolerance are the real wins here — they cost nothing extra on the BOM but eliminate a whole category of field failures that spike your warranty and replacement cycle costs. Most teams underestimate how much abuse a scanner takes before it leaves someone's hands, and the 1400GSR-2USB-N is built to absorb that without cracking.
Technical Highlights:
- Area Imager 1D/2D Engine: Single device reads everything from UPC to QR to PDF417. You don't need separate SKUs for different barcode formats, which simplifies procurement, reduces spare parts inventory, and cuts training overhead across mixed-role teams.
- IP65 + 2.0 m Drop: Both specs are rare in affordable scanners. Together they mean your field teams won't return units for weather damage or accidental concrete impacts — that compounds into significant OpEx savings over a 3–5-year fleet lifecycle.
- Dual Connectivity (USB + Bluetooth 4.2): Not every operator likes a cable tether during high-volume picking or receiving. Bluetooth mode lets them work freely without the cable snag cost. USB mode keeps data flowing when Bluetooth isn't reliable (heavy RF interference, security requirements, low-battery scenarios).
Deployment Considerations:
- Temperature and humidity specs are absent from the product brief — get those numbers from Honeywell before deploying in freezer units, outdoor loading docks, or high-heat fulfillment centers. Area imagers are sensitive to condensation on the optics.
- Bluetooth endurance isn't specified here. If you're planning wireless across a full 12-hour shift with high-volume scanning, request battery life estimates from Honeywell based on your expected scan count and duty cycle.
Position the 1400GSR-2USB-N in mixed-format, high-volume warehouse and field operations — cross-docks, returns processing, inventory reconciliation, and parcel sorting — where the combination of durability and format flexibility reduces device complexity and failure rates. Skip it if you need industrial fixed-mount scanning (use a laser-based platform scanner) or if your codes are pristine and always at consistent range (a cheaper laser scanner is sufficient).
