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CipherLab 1000A Corded 1D Linear Imager Barcode Scanner | NEOTECH® UAE
CipherLab 1000A Corded 1D Linear Imager Barcode Scanner | NEOTECH® UAE
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General-Purpose Handheld 1D Barcode Scanner with 3 mil Resolution, 200 Scans per Second, Up to 150 mm Barcode Width and USB, RS-232 or Keyboard Wedge Connectivity
Brand: CipherLab
Model: 1000A
Series: CipherLab 1000 Series
Product Type: Corded 1D Linear Imager Barcode Scanner
Product Overview
The CipherLab 1000A is a general-purpose corded 1D linear imager barcode scanner designed for everyday barcode data capture in retail, point-of-sale, document processing, inventory and general business applications.
Using a 1500-pixel linear imaging sensor and red LED illumination, the 1000A provides scanning speeds up to 200 scans per second, resolution down to 3 mil, and support for barcodes up to approximately 150 mm wide.
For an applicable 13 mil barcode, CipherLab specifies a reading range from contact to approximately 12 cm, giving operators greater working-distance flexibility than a contact-only barcode scanner.
The 1000A supports major 1D barcode symbologies and is available with USB, RS-232 and keyboard wedge interface options.
It is an appropriate choice where straightforward, reliable corded 1D barcode scanning is required without paying for wireless or 2D functionality that the application does not need.
Professional Highlights
- CipherLab 1000 Series
- Model 1000A
- Corded handheld barcode scanner
- 1D linear imaging technology
- 1500-pixel optical sensor
- Red LED illumination
- 3 mil optical resolution
- Up to 200 scans per second
- Reads barcodes up to approximately 150 mm wide
- Up to approximately 12 cm reading distance with applicable 13 mil barcode
- Minimum 30% Print Contrast Signal
- Pitch tolerance ±70°
- Skew tolerance ±40°
- USB interface option
- RS-232 interface option
- Keyboard wedge interface option
- Broad 1D barcode support
- 1.0 m drop resistance
- Programmable scanner configuration
- Suitable for POS and general business data capture
- Black or ivory colour options depending configuration
Linear Imaging Technology
The CipherLab 1000A uses:
Linear Imager
technology rather than a traditional laser scanning engine.
Its solid-state optical design captures supported linear barcodes using a red LED light source and linear sensor.
This makes it suitable for regular business applications involving printed 1D barcodes.
1500-Pixel Optical Sensor
The 1000A uses a:
1500-pixel optical sensor
for linear barcode capture.
The scanner is designed to decode supported 1D barcode information and send the resulting data to a connected host system.
It should not be confused with a camera-based general-purpose 2D area imager.
3 Mil Resolution
CipherLab specifies optical resolution down to:
3 mil
for the 1000A.
This can be useful where relatively dense 1D barcodes need to be scanned.
Successful decoding still depends on factors including:
- Barcode symbology
- Barcode quality
- Print contrast
- Barcode width
- Scanning distance
- Physical damage or distortion
For an unusually small or dense barcode, testing an actual sample before deployment is recommended.
Up to 200 Scans per Second
The CipherLab 1000A provides a scan rate of up to:
200 scans per second
This supports responsive everyday scanning for:
- Retail
- POS
- Inventory
- Documents
- Product identification
- General business applications
Up to 150 mm Barcode Width
CipherLab specifies support for barcodes up to approximately:
150 mm / 5.9 inches wide
This relatively wide scanning capability can be useful for compatible linear barcodes found on:
- Documents
- Bills
- Forms
- Product packaging
- Identification cards
- Business records
The scanner reads supported barcode data. It does not perform general OCR or extract ordinary printed text from documents.
Reading Distance
For an applicable 13 mil barcode, CipherLab specifies a depth of field of approximately:
0 to 12 cm
Actual reading distance varies according to:
- Barcode density
- Symbology
- Barcode size
- Print quality
- Contrast
- Scanner angle
A smaller or denser barcode can require a different working distance.
30% Print Contrast Signal
The 1000A is specified for a minimum:
30% Print Contrast Signal / PCS
This helps the scanner work with a range of normally printed 1D barcodes.
It should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every faded, damaged, distorted or poorly printed barcode will decode successfully.
Scan Angle
CipherLab specifies approximately:
Pitch: ±70°
Skew: ±40°
This provides practical flexibility when presenting a barcode to the scanner during everyday handheld use.
Supported 1D Barcodes
The CipherLab 1000A supports major linear barcode symbologies including applicable:
- Codabar
- Code 39
- Code 93
- Code 128
- GS1-128
- GS1 DataBar
- Industrial 2 of 5
- Interleaved 2 of 5
- Matrix 2 of 5
- MSI
- Plessey
- Telepen
- UPC
- EAN
- Italian Pharmacode
- French Pharmacode
For specialized barcode applications, confirm the exact symbology before ordering.
1D Scanner - Not a General 2D Scanner
The CipherLab 1000A is designed primarily for:
1D linear barcodes
Do not assume general support for:
- QR Code
- Data Matrix
- PDF417
- Aztec Code
- Other 2D matrix barcodes
If the business currently uses or plans to introduce QR or 2D codes, selecting an appropriate CipherLab 2D imager may provide a better long-term fit.
USB Connectivity
The 1000A is available with an applicable:
USB interface
for integration with compatible computers and POS systems.
USB can provide a straightforward connection for common workstation applications.
The exact cable and interface configuration should be confirmed before ordering.
RS-232 Connectivity
An applicable:
RS-232 serial interface
is available for the 1000A.
RS-232 can be useful for:
- Legacy POS equipment
- Industrial computers
- Existing business systems
- Specialized equipment
- Applications designed around serial data input
Correct communication settings must be configured between the scanner and host.
Keyboard Wedge Connectivity
The 1000A also supports an applicable:
Keyboard Wedge
interface.
This can allow scanned barcode data to enter a compatible application in a keyboard-style workflow.
Actual operation depends on the host, interface and software configuration.
Programmable Scanner Configuration
Applicable scanner settings can be configured according to the business requirement.
Configuration can include areas such as:
- Barcode symbologies
- Interface behaviour
- Data formatting
- Scanner settings
This allows the scanner to be adapted to different applications without changing the underlying barcode technology.
POS Applications
The CipherLab 1000A can be used for compatible point-of-sale workflows including:
- Product barcode scanning
- Checkout
- Price lookup
- Item identification
- Stock checking
- Goods receiving
Compatibility with the actual POS software and hardware should be confirmed before quantity deployment.
Retail Applications
Potential retail uses include:
- Checkout scanning
- Product identification
- Inventory counting
- Stockroom processing
- Receiving
- Price verification
- General barcode data entry
Document Barcode Scanning
The 1000A's support for wide linear barcodes makes it relevant to applicable document workflows.
Potential uses include:
- Form identification
- Record tracking
- Document indexing
- Bill barcode scanning
- Administrative processing
The 1000A is a barcode scanner, not a document-image scanner or OCR reader.
Inventory Applications
Potential inventory workflows include:
- Product lookup
- Stock identification
- Goods receiving
- Inventory counting
- Item verification
- Warehouse workstation scanning
Because the 1000A is corded, it is most appropriate where the operator remains reasonably close to the connected workstation.
Healthcare Applications
The scanner can be considered for appropriate administrative and supply-related 1D barcode workflows such as:
- Supply inventory
- Product identification
- Administrative barcode capture
- Document processing
Scanner capability alone does not establish suitability for a particular clinical, pharmaceutical or regulated healthcare workflow. The complete barcode standard, software and organizational requirements must be verified separately.
Manufacturing Applications
Potential light manufacturing uses include:
- Component identification
- Work-in-progress tracking
- Product barcode capture
- Inventory transactions
- Production data entry
For harsh industrial environments requiring greater ingress protection, higher drop resistance or specialized barcode performance, a more rugged scanner may be appropriate.
1.0 m Drop Resistance
CipherLab specifies resistance to drops from approximately:
1.0 metre / 3.3 feet
This provides practical durability for ordinary business environments.
The specification should not be interpreted as protection against every impact, misuse or physical-damage situation.
Compact Handheld Design
The CipherLab 1000A measures approximately:
170 × 80 × 48 mm
and weighs approximately:
203 g including cable
Its handheld form factor is designed for regular workstation-based scanning.
Black or Ivory Options
CipherLab documents the 1000A in:
- Black
- Ivory
Actual colour availability can depend on the specific configuration and supplier stock.
Technical Specifications
Brand: CipherLab
Series: 1000 Series
Model: 1000A
Product Type: General Corded Barcode Scanner
Data Capture: 1D Barcodes
Scanning Technology: Linear Imager
Optical Sensor: 1500 pixels
Light Source: Red LED, approximately 650 nm
Optical Resolution: 3 mil
Scan Rate: Up to 200 scans/second
Maximum Barcode Width: Approximately 150 mm
Depth of Field: Approximately 0–12 cm with applicable 13 mil barcode
Minimum Print Contrast: 30% PCS
Pitch: ±70°
Skew: ±40°
Interfaces: USB, RS-232 or Keyboard Wedge depending configuration
Drop Resistance: 1.0 m
Dimensions: Approximately 170 × 80 × 48 mm
Weight: Approximately 203 g including cable
Colour: Black or Ivory depending configuration
CipherLab 1000A vs 1090+
Both belong to CipherLab's 1000 Series, but they are designed differently.
CipherLab 1000A
- Linear imager
- 1500-pixel sensor
- 3 mil resolution
- Up to 200 scans/second
- Up to approximately 150 mm barcode width
- Up to approximately 12 cm depth of field with applicable 13 mil barcode
- Conventional handheld scanning
- USB, RS-232 or keyboard wedge options
CipherLab 1090+
- Contact CCD scanner
- 2048-pixel sensor
- 4 mil resolution
- Up to 100 scans/second
- Up to approximately 90 mm barcode width
- Approximately 5 cm depth of field with applicable 13 mil barcode
- Contact-oriented scanning
- Additional interface possibilities including applicable USB Virtual COM and IBM 4683/4694
The appropriate scanner depends on the barcode and host environment.
CipherLab 1000A vs CipherLab 1500P
The 1000A is positioned as a straightforward general-purpose 1D scanner.
The CipherLab 1500P provides a higher-performance 1D linear-imaging platform with features such as:
- Up to 520 scans per second
- 3 mil resolution
- Greater drop resistance
- Auto-sense scanning
- More demanding general business applications
The 1000A can remain a practical choice when the application requires basic corded 1D scanning and does not benefit from the additional capabilities of the 1500P.
Applications
The CipherLab 1000A may be considered for:
- Retail POS
- Product barcode scanning
- Inventory control
- Stock identification
- Goods receiving
- Document barcode capture
- Administrative data entry
- Warehouse workstations
- Light manufacturing
- General 1D barcode scanning
Purpose of Use
The CipherLab 1000A is particularly suitable when the requirement is for:
- Corded handheld scanning
- 1D barcode capture
- 3 mil resolution
- Up to 200 scans per second
- Wider linear barcode reading
- Short-to-medium working distance
- USB connectivity
- RS-232 connectivity
- Keyboard wedge connectivity
- Straightforward workstation integration
Things to Verify Before Ordering
Please confirm:
- Model: CipherLab 1000A
- Quantity
- Required barcode symbology
- Barcode dimensions
- Barcode density
- Typical scanning distance
- USB, RS-232 or keyboard wedge requirement
- Required cable
- POS or business application
- Host operating system
- Scanner colour, if important
- Whether 2D/QR scanning is required
- Package contents
- Current availability
- Applicable UAE warranty
For unusually small, dense, wide or low-quality barcodes, providing a sample barcode before quantity deployment is recommended.
Who Should Consider the CipherLab 1000A?
The 1000A may be suitable for:
- Retail stores
- POS counters
- Offices
- Inventory workstations
- Goods-receiving desks
- Document-processing stations
- Administrative environments
- Light manufacturing
- Businesses using conventional printed 1D barcodes
Who May Need a Different Scanner?
Consider another scanner if the application requires:
- QR Code scanning
- Data Matrix scanning
- General 2D barcode capture
- Bluetooth
- Cordless mobility
- Long-range warehouse scanning
- Greater drop resistance
- Higher ingress protection
- Heavy industrial operation
- Omnidirectional presentation scanning
- Direct Part Marking
There is little benefit in purchasing functionality the workflow does not require, but businesses planning to introduce 2D codes should consider that requirement before choosing a 1D-only scanner.
Compatibility
Compatibility depends on:
- Scanner interface
- Correct cable
- Host device
- Operating system
- POS or business application
- Barcode symbology
- Scanner configuration
- Required data format
A USB connector by itself does not guarantee compatibility with every POS terminal or software application.
How to Use
- Confirm the required 1000A interface configuration.
- Connect the correct cable to the scanner and host.
- Allow the host to detect the device where applicable.
- Configure the required interface mode.
- Enable the required barcode symbologies.
- Configure any necessary data formatting.
- Open the target POS or business application.
- Position the cursor in the required data field.
- Aim the scanner at the 1D barcode.
- Trigger the scanner.
- Confirm that the complete barcode data is entered correctly.
- Test all important barcode formats before production deployment.
Why NEOTECH® UAE?
NEOTECH® focuses on matching barcode-scanning hardware to the actual barcode and application rather than recommending unnecessary features.
- Exact CipherLab model verification
- 1D versus 2D requirement checking
- Barcode width and density review
- USB, RS-232 and keyboard wedge guidance
- POS integration requirement review
- Existing scanner replacement guidance
- Sample-barcode checking where appropriate
- Transparent availability and lead-time communication
- UAE-focused quotation and delivery support
- No pressure to purchase a higher-spec scanner when the 1000A meets the requirement
Learn First. Decide Second.
Request a Quote or Order in the UAE
Looking for the CipherLab 1000A Corded 1D Linear Imager Barcode Scanner?
For an accurate quotation, please provide:
- Quantity
- Required interface
- POS or business application
- Barcode type
- Typical barcode dimensions
- Existing scanner model, if replacing one
- Sample barcode where available
For price, availability or a formal quotation:
Email: support@neotech.ae
Learn First. Decide Second.
Delivery - UAE
Delivery is available within the United Arab Emirates.
Order Cut-Off: 14:00 GST
Handling: 1–2 business days where applicable
Standard Transit: Approximately 3–5 business days after handling
Typical Total Delivery: Approximately 4–7 business days for confirmed available products
For non-stock or special-order configurations, delivery may extend to approximately 10–15 working days or up to 25 working days after payment/order confirmation, depending on supplier/manufacturer availability.
The exact interface/cable configuration and current availability should be confirmed before ordering.
FAQ - CipherLab 1000A
Q: What is the CipherLab 1000A?
A: It is a corded handheld 1D linear imager barcode scanner from CipherLab's 1000 Series.
Q: Is the CipherLab 1000A a laser scanner?
A: No. It uses linear imaging technology with red LED illumination.
Q: What is the scan speed of the CipherLab 1000A?
A: Up to approximately 200 scans per second.
Q: What is its optical resolution?
A: CipherLab specifies 3 mil resolution.
Q: How wide a barcode can it read?
A: CipherLab specifies barcodes up to approximately 150 mm wide.
Q: What is its reading distance?
A: For an applicable 13 mil barcode, CipherLab specifies a depth of field from contact to approximately 12 cm. Actual distance varies by barcode.
Q: Can the CipherLab 1000A scan Code 128?
A: Yes.
Q: Can it scan Code 39?
A: Yes.
Q: Can it scan UPC and EAN barcodes?
A: Yes.
Q: Does it support GS1 DataBar?
A: Yes.
Q: Can the CipherLab 1000A scan QR Codes?
A: General QR Code scanning should not be assumed. The 1000A is designed for supported 1D linear barcodes.
Q: Can it scan Data Matrix codes?
A: No general Data Matrix capability should be assumed. Select a suitable 2D imager when Data Matrix is required.
Q: Does the 1000A support USB?
A: Yes, in the appropriate interface configuration.
Q: Does it support RS-232?
A: Yes.
Q: Does it support keyboard wedge connectivity?
A: Yes.
Q: Is it suitable for POS applications?
A: Yes, for compatible 1D barcode POS workflows. The actual POS system and interface should still be verified.
Q: Can it scan document barcodes?
A: Yes, where the document contains a supported 1D barcode within the scanner's reading specifications. It does not perform general OCR or document imaging.
Q: Is it wireless?
A: No. The 1000A is a corded scanner.
Q: Is it suitable for industrial use?
A: It can support light manufacturing and general workstation applications. More demanding environments may require a scanner with greater ruggedness and environmental protection.
Q: What is the drop specification?
A: CipherLab specifies resistance to approximately 1.0 m drops under its test conditions.
Q: What colours are available?
A: CipherLab documents black and ivory versions. Availability should be confirmed for the required interface configuration.
Q: What should I verify before ordering?
A: Confirm the 1000A model, barcode type and dimensions, interface and cable, POS/application compatibility, 1D versus 2D requirement, quantity, package contents, current availability and applicable UAE warranty.
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Contact - NEOTECH® UAE
For CipherLab 1000A interface selection, barcode compatibility or quotation:
Email: support@neotech.ae
Address: Store 13, Computer Building, Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, Dubai 44245, UAE
Disclaimer - NEOTECH® UAE
This page covers the CipherLab 1000A corded 1D linear imager barcode scanner. Specifications such as scan rate, resolution, working distance and barcode width are dependent on barcode conditions and manufacturer test parameters.
The 1000A is designed primarily for supported 1D linear barcode symbologies. QR Code, Data Matrix and other general 2D barcode capabilities should not be assumed.
USB, RS-232 and keyboard wedge are interface options within the product configuration; the required interface and cable should be confirmed before ordering.
POS compatibility, barcode symbology, package contents, colour, current availability and applicable UAE warranty should also be verified before purchase.