ReadCell
ReadCell VS402 cordless 2D handheld scanner
The cordless version of the ReadCell VS400: the same 1280 × 1024 global shutter imaging and HD, HP or DPM focus, with 2.4 GHz up to 100 m or Bluetooth 4.2 up to 30 m, and a cradle.

No cable between the scanner and the PC
The ReadCell VS402 is for stations where a cable gets in the way. It reads the same codes as the corded VS400 and sends them over 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth 4.2.
- Dual-mode wireless: 2.4 GHz up to 100 m, Bluetooth 4.2 up to 30 m
- 3.7 V / 2500 mAh battery, 12,000+ scans per charge at one scan every 2 s
- 1/4″ global shutter CMOS, 1280 × 1024 at 60 fps, 44° × 34° field of view
- HD, HP or DPM version, as on the VS400
- Horizontal cradle as standard; vertical cradle on request
- Withstands 1.2 m drops to concrete; scanner rated IP5X
Used in
HD, HP or DPM
Same sensor, field of view, wireless and housing. The versions differ in focus, light and aimer.
Printed labels
For printed 1D and 2D codes on labels and cartons. HP reaches further on 13 mil Code 39; HD starts closer on Data Matrix.
- Illumination
- Direct white
- Aimer
- Red LED
- Code 39, 13 mil
- 6–43 cm (HD) · 5–52 cm (HP)
- Data Matrix, 7.5 mil
- 4–21 cm (HD) · 9.5–21 cm (HP)
Marked parts, close up
For codes marked directly on parts, read at short distance.
- Illumination
- Direct white plus diffuse red and blue, switched automatically
- Aimer
- Red laser, 650 nm
- Code 39, 5 mil
- 0–7.5 cm
- Code 39, 13 mil
- 2–16 cm
Specifications
From the ReadCell VS402 datasheet, revision C.

| Image sensor | 1/4″ global shutter CMOS, monochrome |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280 × 1024 |
| Frame rate | 60 fps |
| Field of view | 44° × 34° (typical) |
| Focus | Fixed; HD, HP or DPM version |
| Illumination | HD / HP: direct white · DPM: direct white plus diffuse red and blue, switched automatically |
| Aimer | HD / HP: red LED · DPM: red laser, 650 nm |
| 1D | Codabar, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, NEC 2 of 5, Code 93, Straight 2 of 5 Industrial, Straight 2 of 5 IATA, Matrix 2 of 5, Code 11, Code 128, GS1-128, UPC-A, UPC-E0, UPC-E1, EAN/JAN-13, EAN/JAN-8, MSI, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded, China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5), Korea Post |
|---|---|
| 2D and stacked | QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Aztec, MaxiCode, Han Xin, GS1 Composite, Codablock A, Codablock F |
| Code 39, 5 mil | HD 5–27 cm · HP 5.5–30 cm · DPM 0–7.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Code 39, 13 mil | HD 6–43 cm · HP 5–52 cm · DPM 2–16 cm |
| QR Code, 15 mil | HD 4–29 cm · HP 4.5–26 cm |
| PDF417, 6.7 mil | HD 3–29 cm · HP 3.5–39 cm |
| Data Matrix, 7.5 mil | HD 4–21 cm · HP 9.5–21 cm |
Measured at 25 °C, 200–300 lux ambient light, grade-A test codes.
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz, up to 100 m · Bluetooth 4.2, up to 30 m |
|---|---|
| Battery | 3.7 V / 2500 mAh, rechargeable |
| Scans per charge | 12,000+ at one scan every 2 s |
| Charging time | 6.5 h |
| Offline storage | 12,000 records |
| Pairing | One scanner per cradle |
| Battery replacement | Built in, not user-replaceable |
| Cradle | Horizontal as standard · vertical on request, approx. 128 × 98 × 85 mm |
| Trigger | Button or continuous |
| Configuration software | ScanSet |
| Current, typical | 380 mA operating · 165 mA standby |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 101.8 × 94.2 × 201.1 mm |
| Weight | 360 g |
| Housing | High-performance plastic |
| Protection | IP5X (scanner) |
| Drop | Withstands 1.2 m drops to concrete |
| Operating temperature | −10 to 50 °C |
| Storage temperature | −20 to 70 °C |
| Humidity | 5% to 85% RH, non-condensing |
| Ambient light | 0 to 100,000 lux |
Files
The datasheet downloads directly. The other files we send by email on request.
VS402 questions
2.4 GHz or Bluetooth?
2.4 GHz for the longer range, up to 100 m. Bluetooth 4.2 reaches up to 30 m. Tell us the host and the distance if unsure.
How long does a charge last?
12,000+ scans per charge at one scan every 2 s. A full charge of the 3.7 V / 2500 mAh battery takes 6.5 h.
Which cradle comes with it?
A horizontal cradle as standard. A vertical cradle is available; state it in the order.
Can it carry our brand?
Yes. See OEM and private label for the options; MOQ is quoted per project.
Also consider
Quote a ReadCell VS402.
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