New and Improved MS-Q BasicNow with increased drop shock protection, multiple handle options, improved LED and optics protection, and revised firmware, the Microscan MS-Q Basic Imager is a portable handheld solution for reading both bar codes and 2D symbols. MS-Q reads a wide range of bar code symbols created from high contrast marking methods such as thermal transfer printing. Read Area: The MS-Q Basic imager's advanced "dual-decode zone" technology allows the user to easily capture 2D symbols and linear bar codes at varying distances from 2 to 20" (50.8 to 508 mm). This wide read area allows the symbols to be decoded fast and reliably. Lightning fast processing speeds also add to the MS-Q's ability to acquire and decode multiple symbologies within seconds of each other, with no adjustment of the imager required. Ease of Use: All MS-Q imagers feature point-and-click targeting with a red laser spot to quickly center the symbol in the field of view. Beeper, vibrator or multi-purpose LEDs provide real-time feedback to signal successful decodes. Applications: The MS-Q Basic imager is a strong reading solution for any application needing to read linear bar codes and 2D symbologies with a portable handheld device. System Integration: All MS-Q imagers are available in 3 configurations options that provide effortless connectivity:Batch: A wireless way to collect thousands of decoded symbols for later download, capable of performing more than 4000 reads from a single battery charge and buffer a minimum of 1MB of data in non-volatile memory Cabled: Cabled units can be connected in two ways: USB and RS-232 Bluetooth: Wireless data transmission using Bluetooth™ class 1 radio with a 328' (100 m) operation range.