Newland FM430 Barracuda Fixed Mount Scanner (NLS-FM430L-00)

The Newland FM430 Barracuda is a compact fixed-mount 2D scanner module (just 41.5 × 49.5 × 24.3 mm) for building into self-service kiosks, ticket machines, access gates, checkout counters and production lines. Its megapixel camera (1280 × 800) and 1 GHz processor read all major 1D and 2D barcodes – including very small codes and codes on smartphone screens – at 60 frames per second, while IR and light sensors start scanning automatically as soon as a code is presented and adapt the white illumination to the situation. IP54 sealing and a 1.5 m drop rating make it suitable for outdoor kiosks too, and Newland covers it with a 5-year warranty. This version, NLS-FM430L-00, has a red laser cross-hair aimer (the “L” in the part number) whose bright, precise aiming pattern makes scanning intuitive even for first-time users, and is the short-cable USB kit: it is supplied with a 0.5 m USB cable for installation right next to the host computer – no power supply needed.

Key Features

• Megapixel camera – the 1280 × 800 sensor and a 1 GHz processor read 1D and 2D barcodes – including very small, dense codes and codes on smartphone screens – at 60 frames per second; OCR is supported as well.
• Snappy in less than perfect conditions – the combination of an IR sensor and a light sensor wakes the scanner as soon as a code is presented, and the white illumination automatically adjusts its brightness to the light reflected by the barcode.
• Your choice of aimer – a green LED aimer (FM430) for customer-facing installations, or a bright red laser cross-hair (FM430L) that makes scanning intuitive even for inexperienced users.
• Hands-free or triggered – sense and continuous modes for automatic scanning, or manual triggering if preferred (level and pulse modes).
• Tiny and robust – at 41.5 × 49.5 × 24.3 mm and 75 g it fits almost anywhere; IP54 sealing and a 1.5 m drop rating allow use in outdoor kiosks and demanding environments.
• Dual interface, easy integration – USB (HID keyboard, USB CDC virtual COM, HID-POS, IBM SurePOS) or RS-232 via the detachable cable on the RJ50 data port; EasySet configuration tool and a 5-year Newland warranty.

Ideal Applications

• Self-service kiosks and ticket machines – mobile tickets, e-vouchers and booking codes
• Access control and turnstiles – event, transport and gym tickets or QR access codes
• Vending machines, lockers and parcel terminals – pick-up codes and payment QR codes
• Retail POS and self-checkouts – built into the counter for loyalty cards, coupons and scan-to-pay codes
• Production lines and conveyors – automatic identification of products, parts and cartons
• Postal services, gaming and parking – parcel labels, cash-out tickets and parking tickets

All FM430 / FM431 Barracuda Versions

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Technical Specifications

Not sure which version to choose? All versions share the same compact housing and mounting points. First choose the model by aimer and performance – FM430 with a green LED aimer (e.g. NLS-FM430-U), FM430L with a red laser aimer (e.g. NLS-FM430L-U) or the faster FM431 Barracuda PRO with dual aiming and a longer reading range (e.g. NLS-FM431-SR-U) – and then the kit: -U with a 2 m USB cable, -00 with a short 0.5 m USB cable, or -RC with an RS-232 cable and power adapter. Compare other built-in scanners in our In-Counter Barcode Scanners collection or contact our team for volume pricing and integration advice.