Barcode Scanners
XL-8220AI
Industrial wired 2D. The XL-8220AI pairs a 1280 x 800 (1 MP) sensor with a Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. Red / blue / white tri-colour illumination switches automatically and remembers the setting, so laser-etched, dot-peened, inkjet and chemically etched codes read reliably. 2 m/s motion tolerance, 3 mil precision and 15% minimum contrast keep lines running; laser cross aiming prevents mis-scans. RS-232, USB HID, USB COM (Ethernet optional); survives repeated 1.5 m drops.
- 1280 x 800 (1 MP) CMOS sensor, 3 mil precision
- Red / blue / white tri-colour illumination, auto switching with memory
- 2 m/s motion tolerance for moving production lines and conveyors
- FOV 48° x 42°, laser cross aiming prevents mis-scans in multi-code scenes
- Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz dual-core with in-house decoding algorithms
- RS-232, USB HID, USB COM; Ethernet optional
- Repeated 1.5 m drops; ESD 8 kV contact, 15 kV air
- Operating -10 to +50 °C, 5-95% RH, 18-month warranty
Overview
The XL-8220AI is a wired industrial 2D imager built around a 1280 x 800 (1 MP) sensor and a Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. Three light sources - red, blue and white - switch on command and the scanner remembers the best setting per code, so laser-etched, dot-peened, inkjet-printed and chemically etched marks on metal, glass, PCB and plastic all read at the first attempt.
A 2 m/s motion tolerance, 3 mil precision and 15% minimum contrast keep the line moving: operators read codes on parts that are still travelling on the conveyor, with no stop-and-hold step. Laser cross aiming marks the exact capture window, which prevents the wrong code being picked when several labels sit side by side.
Why tri-colour illumination matters
- White light handles ordinary printed labels and most barcodes on paper or card.
- Red light lifts low-contrast marks on metal and dark surfaces where white light washes out.
- Blue light reads laser-etched and dot-peened codes on metal and electronics that reflect red and white light.
- The scanner stores the winning configuration per code type, so mixed production runs need no manual re-setting.
Typical applications
- Production-line workstations and conveyor reading without stopping the line.
- Automotive parts, machined components and castings with dot-peened or etched codes.
- Electronics manufacturing: PCB serial numbers, laser marks on metal housings.
- Warehouse and logistics inbound/outbound where several labels sit close together.
- Pharmaceutical and food packaging lines needing traceability at speed.
Interfaces and integration
RS-232, USB HID and USB COM are fitted as standard, with Ethernet available as an option for direct network connection to a host or MES. The 12-pin interface and mounting holes are documented in the brochure, so the unit can be integrated into an existing fixture without re-machining. A metal-bodied housing survives repeated 1.5 m drops and 8 kV contact / 15 kV air ESD, which suits shop-floor use rather than a back office.
FAQ
Can it read codes on metal without labels? Yes - laser-etched, dot-peened and chemically etched marks are the main reason for the tri-colour light source. Switch to blue or red and the code reads directly from the surface.
Does it need a separate decoder? No. Decoding runs on the internal Cortex-A7 dual-core processor, and the result is sent over RS-232, USB or Ethernet.
What is the closest working distance? 3 mil codes read from about 40 mm; a 15 mil EAN-13 reads from 40 mm out to roughly 260 mm, depending on contrast and surface finish.
Is Ethernet standard? RS-232, USB HID and USB COM are standard; Ethernet is an option specified at order.