Wide-Head Contact CCD Barcode Scanner with 4 mil Resolution, 100 Scans per Second, Up to 90 mm Barcode Width and Flexible USB, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge & IBM Interface Options

Brand: CipherLab
Model: 1090+
Series: CipherLab 1000 Series
Product Type: Corded 1D CCD Contact Barcode Scanner

Product Overview

The CipherLab 1090+ is a corded 1D CCD contact barcode scanner from the CipherLab 1000 Series, designed for close-range scanning of printed linear barcodes in retail, document processing, inventory, government and general business applications.

Unlike a conventional longer-range handheld scanner, the 1090+ is designed around contact and near-contact barcode reading. Its wide scanning head supports linear barcodes up to approximately 90 mm wide, while its 2048-pixel CCD sensor provides resolution down to 4 mil.

The scanner operates at up to 100 scans per second and supports major 1D symbologies including Code 39, Code 128, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, UPC/EAN and Interleaved 2 of 5.

Interface options include applicable USB HID, USB Virtual COM, RS-232, keyboard wedge and IBM 4683/4694, making the 1090+ particularly useful when integrating with both modern and established POS or business systems.

The 1090+ is a practical choice when the application requires accurate, straightforward 1D barcode capture at a fixed workstation and does not require 2D or wireless scanning.

Professional Highlights

• CipherLab 1000 Series
• Model 1090+
• Corded 1D barcode scanner
• CCD contact scanning technology
• 2048-pixel optical sensor
• Red LED illumination
• 4 mil optical resolution
• Up to 100 scans per second
• Reads barcodes up to approximately 90 mm wide
• Up to approximately 5 cm depth of field with applicable 13 mil barcode
• Minimum 30% Print Contrast Signal
• Pitch tolerance ±70°
• Skew tolerance ±70°
• USB HID support
• USB Virtual COM support
• RS-232 interface
• Keyboard wedge interface
• IBM 4683/4694 support
• Broad 1D barcode symbology support
• 1.0 m drop resistance
• Lightweight approximately 148 g design
• Suitable for POS, documents, inventory and general business scanning

CCD Contact Scanning

The CipherLab 1090+ uses:

CCD Contact Imaging

rather than a traditional laser scanning engine.

The contact-oriented design is intended for close-range reading of compatible 1D barcodes.

This can be useful where the operator works with:

• Documents
• Forms
• Product barcodes
• Identification records
• POS transactions
• Inventory records
• Closely positioned barcodes

The scanner should be positioned appropriately relative to the barcode rather than treated as a long-range scanner.

2048-Pixel Optical Sensor

The 1090+ uses a:

2048-pixel CCD sensor

for linear barcode capture.

This supports accurate reading across its specified scanning width while maintaining a simple solid-state scanning architecture.

The 1090+ captures barcode information only. It should not be confused with a document camera, OCR reader or 2D area imager.

4 Mil Resolution

CipherLab specifies optical resolution down to:

4 mil

for the 1090+.

This makes it suitable for a range of standard and relatively dense 1D barcode applications.

Successful decoding still depends on:

• Barcode quality
• Barcode density
• Symbology
• Print contrast
• Physical condition
• Scanning position

For critical applications involving unusually small or poorly printed barcodes, testing an actual sample is recommended.

Up to 100 Scans per Second

The CipherLab 1090+ provides a scanning rate of:

Up to 100 scans per second

This is suitable for everyday workstation-based barcode capture.

Applications can include:

• Retail transactions
• Document processing
• Product identification
• Inventory data entry
• Administrative workflows

Up to 90 mm Barcode Width

The wide scanning head supports barcodes up to approximately:

90 mm / 3.54 inches wide

in the applicable contact-scanning workflow.

This can be particularly useful for linear barcodes printed on:

• Documents
• Forms
• Bills
• Product packaging
• Cards
• Labels

The physical barcode width should be checked where unusually wide codes are used.

Reading Distance

For an applicable 13 mil barcode, CipherLab specifies a depth of field of approximately:

0 to 5 cm

This reinforces the 1090+'s role as a contact or close-range scanner.

Actual reading distance depends on factors including:

• Barcode density
• Symbology
• Barcode width
• Print quality
• Contrast
• Scanner angle

For greater working distance, another CipherLab model such as the 1000A or a higher-performance handheld scanner may be more appropriate.

30% Print Contrast Signal

CipherLab specifies a minimum:

30% PCS

for the 1090+.

This can assist with reading a range of ordinarily printed barcodes.

It does not guarantee successful decoding of every damaged, faded, distorted or incorrectly produced barcode.

Wide Reading Angle

CipherLab specifies approximately:

Pitch: ±70°
Skew: ±70°

This provides practical flexibility when the barcode cannot always be presented perfectly straight to the scanner.

Supported 1D Barcodes

The CipherLab 1090+ supports major 1D 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 applications, verify the exact required symbology before ordering.

1D Scanner - Not a 2D Imager

The CipherLab 1090+ is designed for:

1D linear barcode scanning

It should not be purchased where the application requires general reading of:

• QR Code
• Data Matrix
• PDF417
• Aztec Code
• Other 2D barcodes

If QR or other 2D codes are part of the current or planned workflow, an appropriate CipherLab 2D area imager should be considered instead.

USB HID Connectivity

The 1090+ supports applicable:

USB HID

operation.

In a compatible HID workflow, barcode information can be presented to the host similarly to keyboard input.

This can simplify integration with applications that accept normal text entry.

The target software must still be tested to confirm the desired workflow.

USB Virtual COM

The 1090+ also supports applicable:

USB Virtual COM

operation.

Virtual COM can be useful where business software expects serial-style communication while the physical scanner connection is USB.

The appropriate driver and software configuration may be required.

RS-232 Connectivity

The 1090+ supports:

RS-232

for integration with applicable:

• POS terminals
• Industrial computers
• Legacy systems
• Specialized business equipment
• Serial data-capture applications

Communication settings must match between the scanner and host.

Keyboard Wedge Connectivity

Keyboard wedge is available as another interface option.

This can be useful for established systems where barcode input is expected through a keyboard-style interface.

The exact cable and host compatibility should be confirmed before ordering.

IBM 4683 / 4694 Support

The CipherLab 1090+ supports applicable:

IBM 4683 / 4694

interface environments.

This can be particularly relevant when maintaining or integrating with certain established retail POS infrastructures.

Do not assume this interface is required simply because the application is retail. The correct interface should be selected according to the actual POS hardware.

Interface Selection Matters

The 1090+ supports several interface types, but this does not mean every physical unit is supplied with every cable simultaneously.

Before ordering, confirm whether the requirement is:

• USB HID
• USB Virtual COM
• RS-232
• Keyboard wedge
• IBM 4683/4694

The correct interface/cable configuration should be supplied for the host system.

POS Applications

Potential POS uses include:

• Product barcode scanning
• Item lookup
• Checkout
• Price lookup
• Stock identification
• Goods receiving

The 1090+ can be particularly relevant where scanning occurs close to the workstation and mobility is unnecessary.

Document Processing

The contact-oriented design can be useful for compatible document barcode workflows.

Potential applications include:

• Form identification
• Record tracking
• Document indexing
• Bill processing
• Administrative records
• Barcode-based data entry

The 1090+ reads supported barcodes. It does not read general printed text through OCR.

Retail Applications

Potential retail uses include:

• POS scanning
• Product identification
• Inventory transactions
• Stockroom operations
• Receiving
• Administrative barcode processing

For high-volume checkout environments requiring omnidirectional or presentation scanning, another scanner category may provide a better workflow.

Inventory Applications

Potential inventory uses include:

• Item identification
• Stock verification
• Inventory data entry
• Receiving
• Product lookup
• Fixed-workstation inventory processing

Because the scanner is corded and contact-oriented, it is better suited to workstation workflows than mobile warehouse scanning.

Government & Administrative Applications

The 1090+ can support applicable:

• Document barcode capture
• Form processing
• Record identification
• Administrative data entry
• Barcode-based tracking

The scanner does not independently validate the identity or authenticity of a document.

Healthcare Applications

Potential applications include appropriate:

• Administrative barcode capture
• Supply inventory
• Product identification
• Document processing

Suitability for a specific clinical, pharmaceutical or regulated workflow should be independently verified according to the barcode standard, software and organizational requirements.

Manufacturing Applications

The 1090+ can support light-duty fixed-workstation tasks such as:

• Component identification
• Production data entry
• Inventory transactions
• Document barcode capture
• Product tracking

For harsh environments, greater scanning distance or mobile shop-floor operation, a more rugged scanner may be preferable.

1.0 m Drop Resistance

CipherLab specifies resistance to drops from approximately:

1.0 metre / 3.3 feet

under its test conditions.

This supports ordinary commercial use but should not be interpreted as heavy-industrial ruggedness or protection against every accidental impact.

Lightweight Design

The CipherLab 1090+ weighs approximately:

148 g

and measures approximately:

182 × 104 × 64 mm

Its relatively light construction is suitable for regular workstation-based handling.

Technical Specifications

Brand: CipherLab
Series: 1000 Series
Model: 1090+
Product Type: General Corded Barcode Scanner
Data Capture: 1D Barcodes
Scanning Technology: CCD Contact Scanner
Optical Sensor: 2048 pixels
Light Source: Red LED, approximately 650 nm
Optical Resolution: 4 mil
Scan Rate: Up to 100 scans/second
Maximum Barcode Width: Approximately 90 mm
Depth of Field: Approximately 0–5 cm with applicable 13 mil barcode
Minimum Print Contrast: 30% PCS
Pitch: ±70°
Skew: ±70°
USB: HID and Virtual COM on applicable configurations
Serial: RS-232
Keyboard Wedge: Supported
IBM Interface: IBM 4683/4694
Drop Resistance: 1.0 m
Dimensions: Approximately 182 × 104 × 64 mm
Weight: Approximately 148 g
Colour: Ivory

CipherLab 1090+ vs 1000A

Both scanners belong to CipherLab's 1000 Series but serve somewhat different workflows.

CipherLab 1090+

• CCD contact scanner
• 2048-pixel sensor
• 4 mil resolution
• Up to 100 scans/second
• Up to approximately 90 mm barcode width
• Up to approximately 5 cm depth of field with applicable 13 mil barcode
• Contact/close-range scanning
• USB HID
• USB Virtual COM
• RS-232
• Keyboard wedge
• IBM 4683/4694

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
• More conventional handheld scanning
• USB
• RS-232
• Keyboard wedge

Choose according to the actual barcode, scanning distance and host interface rather than assuming one model is universally preferable.

CipherLab 1090+ vs 1500 Series

The 1090+ is designed as a straightforward contact-oriented 1D scanner.

A CipherLab 1500 Series model may be more appropriate when the requirement involves:

• Faster scanning
• Greater working distance
• More rugged construction
• Auto-sense scanning
• 2D barcode support on applicable models
• Bluetooth operation on applicable models

If the 1090+ already satisfies the barcode and workflow requirement, additional scanner capabilities may be unnecessary.

Applications

The CipherLab 1090+ may be considered for:

• Retail POS
• Document barcode scanning
• Product identification
• Inventory data entry
• Goods receiving
• Administrative processing
• Form tracking
• Record identification
• Fixed workstation scanning
• Light manufacturing
• General 1D barcode capture

Purpose of Use

The CipherLab 1090+ is particularly suitable when the requirement is for:

• Corded 1D barcode scanning
• Contact or close-range scanning
• 4 mil resolution
• Up to 100 scans per second
• Wide-head barcode reading
• USB HID
• USB Virtual COM
• RS-232
• Keyboard wedge
• IBM 4683/4694
• Straightforward fixed-workstation operation

Things to Verify Before Ordering

Please confirm:

• Model: CipherLab 1090+
• Quantity
• Barcode symbology
• Barcode dimensions
• Barcode density
• Typical scanning distance
• Required interface
• USB HID or USB Virtual COM requirement
• RS-232 requirement
• Keyboard wedge requirement
• IBM 4683/4694 requirement
• Required cable
• POS/business application
• Host operating system
• Whether 2D/QR scanning is required
• Package contents
• Current availability
• Applicable UAE warranty

For unusual, dense or lower-quality barcodes, providing an actual barcode sample before larger deployment is recommended.

Who Should Consider the CipherLab 1090+?

The scanner may be suitable for:

• Retail businesses
• POS workstations
• Offices
• Document-processing operations
• Inventory desks
• Administrative environments
• Government applications
• Goods-receiving workstations
• Light manufacturing
• Businesses using printed 1D barcodes at close range

Who May Need a Different Scanner?

Consider another scanner if the requirement includes:

• QR Code scanning
• Data Matrix scanning
• General 2D barcode capture
• Wireless operation
• Bluetooth
• Greater working distance
• Mobile warehouse scanning
• Heavy industrial ruggedness
• Greater drop resistance
• High ingress protection
• Omnidirectional presentation scanning
• Direct Part Marking

The contact-oriented 1090+ is most useful where its specific scanning style and interface flexibility match the actual workflow.

Compatibility

Compatibility depends on:

• Exact interface configuration
• Cable
• Host device
• Operating system
• POS/business software
• Barcode symbology
• Scanner configuration
• Required data format

The presence of USB does not by itself guarantee compatibility with every POS terminal or application.

How to Use

1. Confirm the required 1090+ interface.
2. Connect the correct scanner cable to the host.
3. Install any required driver for the selected interface mode.
4. Configure USB HID, Virtual COM, serial or other required communication mode.
5. Enable the required barcode symbologies.
6. Configure any required data formatting.
7. Open the target application.
8. Position the cursor in the required data-entry field.
9. Bring the scanner close to the barcode.
10. Align the scanning head with the complete barcode.
11. Trigger the scan.
12. Confirm that the full barcode value is entered correctly.
13. Test all business-critical barcode types before production deployment.

Why NEOTECH® UAE?

NEOTECH® focuses on matching the scanner to the actual barcode, interface and workflow rather than recommending unnecessary specifications.

• Exact CipherLab model verification
• 1090+ versus 1000A guidance
• Contact versus longer-range scanning guidance
• 1D versus 2D requirement checking
• Barcode width and density review
• USB HID versus Virtual COM guidance
• RS-232 and keyboard wedge requirement checking
• IBM interface requirement clarification
• POS integration review
• 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 1090+ meets the requirement

Learn First. Decide Second.

Request a Quote or Order in the UAE

Looking for the CipherLab 1090+ Corded 1D CCD Contact 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 required interface, cable configuration and current availability should be confirmed before ordering.

FAQ - CipherLab 1090+

Q: What is the CipherLab 1090+?
A: It is a corded 1D CCD contact barcode scanner in CipherLab's 1000 Series, designed for close-range reading of printed linear barcodes.

Q: Is the CipherLab 1090+ a laser scanner?
A: No. It uses CCD imaging technology with red LED illumination.

Q: What is the scan speed of the 1090+?
A: Up to approximately 100 scans per second.

Q: What is its optical resolution?
A: CipherLab specifies 4 mil resolution.

Q: What is the maximum barcode width?
A: Approximately 90 mm under the applicable contact-scanning specification.

Q: What is the reading distance?
A: For an applicable 13 mil barcode, CipherLab specifies approximately 0–5 cm. Actual distance varies according to the barcode.

Q: Can the 1090+ 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 1090+ scan QR Codes?
A: General QR Code scanning should not be assumed. The 1090+ is designed for supported 1D barcode symbologies.

Q: Can it scan Data Matrix codes?
A: No general Data Matrix capability should be assumed. A suitable 2D scanner should be selected where Data Matrix is required.

Q: Does the 1090+ support USB?
A: Yes. Applicable USB HID and USB Virtual COM configurations are supported.

Q: What is USB Virtual COM?
A: It allows an applicable USB-connected scanner to communicate through a virtual serial/COM-port workflow for software that expects serial-style communication.

Q: Does it support RS-232?
A: Yes.

Q: Does it support keyboard wedge?
A: Yes.

Q: Does it support IBM 4683/4694?
A: Yes, in the applicable interface configuration.

Q: Is the 1090+ suitable for POS?
A: Yes, for compatible 1D barcode POS applications. The required interface and actual POS compatibility should be verified.

Q: Is it suitable for document barcode scanning?
A: Yes, where the document contains a supported 1D barcode within the scanner's specifications. It does not perform general OCR or document imaging.

Q: Is the 1090+ wireless?
A: No. It is a corded scanner.

Q: What is the difference between the 1090+ and 1000A?
A: The 1090+ is a close-range CCD contact scanner rated at 4 mil and up to 100 scans/second, while the 1000A is a 3 mil linear imager rated up to 200 scans/second with greater working distance and barcode-width capability.

Q: What should I verify before ordering?
A: Confirm the 1090+ model, barcode type and dimensions, required 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 1090+ 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 1090+ corded 1D CCD contact barcode scanner. Specifications such as scan rate, resolution, working distance and barcode width are dependent on barcode conditions and manufacturer test parameters.

The 1090+ is designed primarily for supported 1D linear barcode symbologies. QR Code, Data Matrix and other general 2D barcode capabilities should not be assumed.

USB HID, USB Virtual COM, RS-232, keyboard wedge and IBM 4683/4694 are interface possibilities for the 1090+ platform. The exact interface and required cable should be confirmed for the unit being ordered.

POS compatibility, barcode symbology, package contents, current availability and applicable UAE warranty should also be verified before purchase.

Last Updated: 30 September 2026 (GST, UTC+4)