Introduction
The Honeywell Gen7 DB Miniature Decoder Board is a next-generation component designed to enhance the performance of Honeywell's new N670X Series and Extended FlexRange™ EX30 Scan Engines. It features a 2.5 times faster processor speed and a newer software decoder platform.
As the successor to Honeywell's successful MINI DB Decoder Board, the Gen7 DB offers high performance and a small form factor. Users benefit from comprehensive barcode symbology support, excellent motion tolerance, and aggressive scanning capabilities for all barcode types, including those that are poorly printed or displayed on smartphone screens. The board is also flash-upgradable, ensuring continuous innovation and support.
Customers can choose between a TTL serial or a USB interface for board-to-board, snap-on installation to their main board. This connection is secured using additional hold-down screws, creating a "cable-less" solution that eliminates the need for an extra flex cable and connector, resulting in a more compact footprint.
The Honeywell Gen7 DB operates within a wide temperature range of -30°C to 60°C [-22°F to 140°F], matching the operating temperature range of the higher-performance N670X Series Scan Engine.
The Gen7 DB is fully backwards compatible with the MINI DB Decoder Board, maintaining the same electrical pin-outs and mechanical fit. This facilitates a smooth migration for current designs to the new Honeywell GEN7 DB platform, boosting performance. When combined with the Extended FlexRange EX30, the N670X Series, or the N3601 scan engines, customers can embed a complete 2D imaging solution in an exceptionally small space, offering greater design flexibility and integration capabilities.
Image Description: Two views of the Honeywell Gen7 DB miniature decoder board. The front view shows the main components and connectors. The back view shows additional circuitry and mounting points.
Features and Benefits
- [Compact form factor] Compact form factor frees up more room to integrate other technologies, minimizes adjustments, helps to expedite design, and reduce total costs.
- [Electrical & Mechanical Compatibility] Electrically and mechanically compatible with MINI DB to support Honeywell's latest optic offerings.
- [Advanced Functionality] Supports beyond barcodes functionalities such as OCR and TotalFreedom, which offer an open-system architecture for developing software plug-ins to implement value-added custom features like Honeywell's EasyDL™.
- [Wide Temperature Range] Wide operating temperature range provides application flexibility.
- [Optimized Performance] Includes Honeywell's latest decode library for optimized performance.
Technical Specifications
Table 1. Mechanical
| Characteristic | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 20 mm x 14 mm x 4.8 mm [0.79 in x 0.55 in x 0.19 in] |
| Interface: Input | 30-pin connector for scan engine parallel interface |
| Interface: Output | Board-to-board connector with RS TTL and USB HS (480 Mbit/s) available |
Figure Description: Illustration showing the Honeywell Gen7 DB decoder board connected to the Extended FlexRange EX30 scan engine, demonstrating their integration.
Table 2. Performance
| Characteristic | Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN7 DB + EXTENDED FLEXRANGE™ EX30 SCAN ENGINE | GEN7 DB + N670X SERIES SCAN ENGINE | GEN7 DB + N3601 SCAN ENGINE | |
| Input Voltage | 3.1 V to 3.6 V | ||
| Operating Current at 3.3 V: | |||
| RS Mode | 420 mA | 310 mA | 250 mA |
| USB Full Speed | 430 mA | 320 mA | 260 mA |
| USB High Speed | 432 mA | 322 mA | 263 mA |
| Idle Current at 3.3 V: | |||
| Scan Engine Powered: | |||
| RS Mode | 105 mA | 83 mA | 74 mA |
| USB Full Speed | 110 mA | 90 mA | 80 mA |
| USB High Speed | 113 mA | 93 mA | 82 mA |
| Scan Engine Not Powered: | |||
| RS Mode | 75 mA | ||
| USB Full Speed | 80 mA | ||
| USB High Speed | 83 mA | ||
| Standby/Suspend: | |||
| RS Mode | 2.0 mA | ||
| USB Full Speed | 1.0 mA | ||
| USB High Speed | 1.2 mA | ||
| Working Mode |
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| Indicators | Beeper and good read LED signals available on the output connector | ||
| Supported Scan Engines | Extended FlexRange EX30, N670X Series, N3601 | ||
| Supported Software | ESS, OCR, EasyDL™, TotalFreedom® | ||
| MTBF* | 3,786,789 hr | ||
| Warranty | 15-month limited warranty; the warranty period starts at date of shipment from Honeywell to customer | ||
* Based on MIL-HDBK-217F (released December 1, 1991). The calculation is based on the part count method for the Ground Benign (GB) environmental conditions.
Figure Description: Illustration showing the Honeywell Gen7 DB decoder board connected to the N670X Series scan engine, highlighting their compatibility.
Figure Description: Illustration showing the Honeywell Gen7 DB decoder board connected to the N3601 scan engine, demonstrating integration possibilities.
Table 3. Environmental
| Characteristic | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Temperature Ranges: | |
| Operating | -30°C to 60°C [-22°F to 140°F] |
| Storage | -40° to 70°C [-40°F to 158°F] |
| Humidity | 95% RH at 60°C [140°F] |
| Shock | 18 shocks at 3500 G at 0.4 ms |
| Compliance and Regulatory Requirements |
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| Safety |
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Table 4. Decoder Board Comparison
| Characteristic | GEN7 DB | MINI DB | GEN6 DB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scan Engine Compatibility | Extended FlexRange EX30, N670X Series, N3601 | N560X Series, N660X Series | N560X Series |
| Dimensions | 20 mm x 14 mm [0.79 in x 0.55 in] | 20 mm x 14 mm [0.79 in x 0.55 in] | 39.8 mm x 19.1 mm [1.6 in x 0.75 in] |
| Input Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V, 5 V |
| Connection | Board-to-board, Board-to-ZIF | Board-to-board, Board-to-ZIF | Micro USB, Board-to-ZIF |
| Interface | TTL, USB | TTL, USB | TTL, USB 1.1 or USN 2.0 |
Table 4. Symbologies
Linear
Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 2 of 5, Code 39, 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 Code 32(PARAF), EAN-UCC Emulation, GS1 Data Bar
2D Stacked
Codablock A, Codablock F, PDF417, MicroPDF417
2D Matrix
Aztec Code, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Grid Matrix, Dot Code
Postal
Australian Post, British Post, Canadian Post, China Post, Japanese Post, Korea Post, Netherlands Post, Planet Code, Postnet
Warranty and Remedy
Honeywell warrants its manufactured goods to be free of defective materials and faulty workmanship during the applicable warranty period. Honeywell's standard product warranty applies unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Honeywell. Please refer to your order acknowledgment or consult your local sales office for specific warranty details. If warranted goods are returned to Honeywell during the coverage period, Honeywell will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge, items that Honeywell, in its sole discretion, finds defective. The foregoing constitutes the buyer's sole remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Honeywell be liable for consequential, special, or indirect damages.
While Honeywell may provide application assistance personally, through its literature, and on its website, it is the buyer's sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the product for the intended application. Specifications are subject to change without notice. The information supplied is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of writing; however, Honeywell assumes no responsibility for its use.
Additional Information
- Integration manuals are available upon request; contact your Honeywell representative.
- For a listing of common compliance approvals and certifications, please visit the Honeywell website.
Notice: Misuse of Documentation
The information presented in this datasheet is for reference only. Do not use this document as a product installation guide.
For More Information
To learn more about Honeywell scan engines and barcode decoding software, visit the Honeywell website at sps.honeywell.com/ast.
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