ReadCell
ReadCell VS90 compact code reader
Same small aluminum body as the VS95, with USB and serial instead of Ethernet. 1.3 MP global shutter, 5–30 VDC, 130 mA at 24 V.

The small body, on USB and serial
The VS90 is for stations where the reader connects to a PC or controller over USB or RS232C, and no Ethernet or PLC protocol is needed. It draws 130 mA at 24 V and takes any supply from 5 to 30 VDC.
- Very compact metal body, 44.5 × 36.0 × 23.0 mm, 101 g
- Dual-core high-performance processor
- In-house decoding algorithm
- 1.3 MP global shutter image sensor, 1280 × 1024 at 60 fps
- RS232C, USB HID keyboard and USB COM
- One digital input and two outputs; red LED, with white or blue optional
Used in
Specifications
From the ReadCell VS90 datasheet, revision C.

| Image sensor | 1/4" global shutter CMOS, monochrome |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280 × 1024 |
| Frame rate | 60 fps |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Field of view | 44° × 34° |
| Illumination | Red LED; white or blue optional |
| Aimer | Red laser, 650 nm |
| Min. print contrast | 20% |
| 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 |
| Interfaces | RS232C · USB HID keyboard · USB COM |
|---|---|
| Digital I/O | 1 input · 2 outputs |
| Configuration software | ScanSet |
| Power supply | 5–30 VDC |
|---|---|
| Current, typical at 24 V | 130 mA operating · 11 mA standby |
| Dimensions | 44.5 × 36.0 × 23.0 mm |
| Weight | 101 g |
| Housing | Aluminum alloy |
| Protection | IP54 with cable connected |
| 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 |
Depth of field
Tested at 25 °C, 200–300 lux ambient light, with grade-A test codes.
| Code 39, 4 mil | 5–21 cm |
|---|---|
| Code 39, 13 mil | 6–43 cm |
| Code 128, 13 mil | 6–43 cm |
| Code 128, 20 mil | 6–50 cm |
| QR Code, 15 mil | 4–29 cm |
| QR Code, 20 mil | 4–33 cm |
| Data Matrix, 7.5 mil | 4–21 cm |
| Data Matrix, 15 mil | 3–28 cm |
Files
The datasheet downloads directly. The other files we send by email on request.
VS90 questions
VS90 or VS95: which should I order?
Same housing, sensor and depth of field. Choose the VS90 for USB or RS232C to a PC or controller; choose the ReadCell VS95 if you need Ethernet with TCP/IP.
Can it talk to a PLC directly?
Not over an industrial protocol: it has RS232C and USB only. For PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP choose the ReadCell VS110R, VS210 or VS600E.
How is it powered?
Anything from 5 to 30 VDC, about 130 mA when operating and 11 mA in standby (typical, at 24 V).
Can it carry our brand?
Yes. See OEM and private label for the options; MOQ is quoted per project.
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