U1
The U1 is the wired entry 1D laser scanner of the U series — the baseline gun that factory teams wire to a workbench PC for serial-number capture, supplied from MOQ 1 pc with a free SDK and 48h FAE support.
Key specifications
| Function | Entry wired 1D capture for workbench and station workflows |
|---|---|
| Scan engine | 1D laser engine — U-series entry configuration |
| Symbologies | EAN/UPC, Code 39/93/128, GS1-128, ITF-14, Codabar, China Post codes |
| Precision | 4 mil minimum element width class |
| Read range | 0–80 cm class (family-class value) |
| Host interfaces | USB HID / CDC, RS232 |
| Mounting | Handheld; stand-ready trigger mechanism |
| Target applications | Assembly stations, serial-number capture, inbound QC marking |
Full specification
| Parameter | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product family | EMS Biometric U-series handheld 1D | Laser entry tier |
| Scan engine | Laser-based 1D engine | Family-standard configuration |
| Resolution | 4 mil class | Per-model spot size in datasheet |
| Symbologies | EAN/UPC, Code 39/93/128, GS1-128, ITF-14, Codabar, China Post codes | 1D set — 2D on U2/U4 |
| Read range | 0–80 cm class | Family-class; trigger curve per model |
| Host interfaces | USB + RS232 | Both documented |
| Wireless | Wired unit | See U11/V3 for wireless options |
| Operating temperature | Indoor commercial class | See W-series for industrial range |
| Supply terms | MOQ 1 pc · sample 1–3 days · production 10–25 days (under 5,000 pcs) | EMS standard terms |
| Warranty | 2 years | From first unit |
Family-class values shown — exact per-model figures in the datasheet; the FAE team confirms station-side capture within 48h.
Serial numbers, not phone cameras.
An assembly station runs at a rhythm that a camera can't keep: parts move every few seconds, and the label sits at an angle, half-shadowed by the fixture. The U1 sits in a corner bracket, plugged straight into the station PC, and puts a serial into the traceability ledger the moment the trigger goes:
- Wired goes where batteries don't have to — no pairing, no charging roster at a bench that already has nine loose cables; U1 plugs into USB HID or RS232 and is on the network by lunch.
- Dense 1D still wins dockside — Code 128 and ITF serial layouts on component reels and castings decode at the 4 mil class, which covers the label sizes most subcontractors default to.
- Traceability without a project — the free SDK and demo routine make the station-to-MES side a copy-paste job; MOQ 1 pc means a two-line pilot costs dinner money.
U1 FAQs
Yes — as a wired entry laser it is designed for steady one-trigger-per-second style work; for a station running multiple operators, the value tier U11 and fast family U26 are the natural escalation path.
Yes — Code 128 and ITF layouts from desktop thermal printers decode at the 4 mil class; very low-contrast or over-laminated stock is worth a one-sample check.
USB HID works with zero development; RS232 mode gives you the serial protocol, and the free SDK plus 48h FAE line cover the rest of the integration path.
Let an engineer verify your U1 stations.
Send your labeling format and station layout — get an integration note, updated datasheet and sample offer within 48h.
