Opticon L-46XS: Reliable Scanning Made Simple
The Opticon L-46XS is a professional handheld 2D imager designed to make barcode scanning effortless in any environment. Its ergonomic pistol-grip design ensures all-day comfort, while its durable construction and antimicrobial coating make it suitable for workplaces where both performance and hygiene are essential.
With a high-speed scanning engine and smart decoding technology, the L-46XS reads 1D and 2D barcodes quickly and accurately—even if they are curved, poorly printed, or slightly damaged. Interchangeable cables allow for flexible connectivity, making it easy to integrate into different workflows.
Key Benefits at a Glance
- High-speed scanning: Instantly captures 1D and 2D barcodes with precision
- Smart CMOS imaging: Simple point-and-shoot performance powered by advanced optics
- Unmatched Motion Tolerance: Scans at speeds up to 10 meters per second — perfect for fast-paced environments
- Wide depth of field: Reliable scanning from close-up to longer distances
- Electrostatic resistant: Safe to use in sensitive work environments
- Antimicrobial coating: Hygienic design ideal for healthcare and shared devices
- Flexible trigger modes: Manual, auto-trigger, or stand detection options
- Interchangeable cables (optional accessories) : Choose USB, RS-232, or coiled options to fit your setup
- Placement (optional accessories): Hands-free scanning with stand or wallmount holder
Built for Everyday Efficiency
From retail counters to hospital wards and busy warehouses, the L-46XS delivers fast and reliable scanning wherever you need it. Its combination of speed, comfort, and durability makes it a trusted tool for professionals who rely on barcode scanning to keep their work moving smoothly.
Accessories
Sold separately - see 'Accessories' tab
- Stand - Article number : 15068
- Wallmount holder - Article number : <coming soon>
- Coiled USB cable - Article number : <coming soon>
- Coiled RS232 cable - Article number : <coming soon>
Properties
Physical
Physical connections:
USB type connections (most common):
subD9 type serial/RS232C connections:
a D9 connector has a 9 pins (or lines)
RJ45 type serial/RS232C connection:
an RJ45 connector has a 8 pins (or lines)
RJ45 type ethernet connection:
an RJ45 connector has a 8 pins (or lines)
RJ50 PIGTAIL type connection:
an RJ45 connector has a 8 pins (or lines)
Pigtail means the cable runs from the device ending in a connector.
- USB-A
 | "Disinfectant Ready" and "Anti Microbial" |
Opticons' Disinfectant-Ready devices have been tested to better resist selected disinfectant chemicals used to sterilize products. As wipes and other sanitation products are used frequently on these plastics, it is important that these products are made with a material that will better withstand these chemicals.
All Opticon scanners that are Anti Microbial are Disinfectant Ready as well (and vice-versa).
Generic info on Opticon Disinfectant-Ready scanners: PDF file
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Approved Cleaning Solutions
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| Always follow the safety instructions when working with chemicals! |
- Yes, Disinfectant-Ready
Technical details
IP Ratings (Ingress Protection)
A two-digit number established by the International Electro Technical Commission, is used to provide an Ingress Protection rating to a piece of electronic equipment or to an enclosure for electronic equipment.
The protection class after EN60529 are indicated by short symbols that consist of the two code letters IP and a code numeral for the amount of the protection.
Example: IP65 (NEMA 4)
The two digits represent different forms of environmental influence:
• The first digit represents protection against ingress of solid objects.
• The second digit represents protection against ingress of liquids.
The larger the value of each digit, the greater the protection. As an example, a product rated IP54 would be better protected against environmental factors than another similar product rated as IP42.
IP TABLE:
| IP.. | First digit: Ingress of solid objects |
Second digit: Ingress of liquids |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No protection | No protection |
| 1 | Protected against solid objects over 50mm e.g. hands, large tools. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water or condensation. |
| 2 | Protected against solid objects over 12.5mm e.g. hands, large tools. | Protected against falling drops of water, if the case is disposed up to 15 from vertical. |
| 3 | Protected against solid objects over 2.5mm e.g. wire, small tools. | Protected against sprays of water from any direction, even if the case is disposed up to 60from vertical. |
| 4 | Protected against solid objects over 1.0mm e.g. wires. | Protected against splash water from any direction. |
| 5 | Limited protection against dust ingress. (no harmful deposit) |
Protected against low pressure water jets from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 6 | Totally protected against dust ingress. | Protected against high pressure water jets from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 7 | N/A | Protected against short periods of immersion in water. |
| 8 | N/A | Protected against long, durable periods of immersion in water. |
| 9k | N/A | Protected against close-range high pressure, high temperature spray downs. |
| Not Rated |
The device's IP for solid objects has not been rated. | The device's IP for liquids has not been rated. |
USB-HID
HID = Human Input Device ; output emulated like a keyboard.
The data is entered at the point of the cursor or current focus (in a form).
Language and keyboard selection need to match between scanner and host!
USB-VCP
VCP = Virtual Comm Port ; output is send to the assigned comm port.
In most cases a driver is neccessary!
USB-MSD
MSD = Mass Storage Device ; emulates storage like an USB-stick.
Plugging in the device in this mode makes the devices' internal storage directly accessible from your host.
In general in Windows you will see a pop-up/notification of a drive letter that has been mounted.
USB-OTG
OTG = On The Go ; enables the USB port to act as a host on PDA's/smartphones and tablets, allowing input from a keyboard.
The data is entered at the point of the cursor or current focus (in a form).
Language and keyboard selection need to match between scanner and host!
ETHERNET
Wired Ethernet connection via DHCP or Fixed IP.
Older supported protocols:
ActiveSync
Communication through Microsoft ActiveSync.
RS232
Communication through the wired direct RS232 protocol.
Wedge
Old style PS/2 connections for keyboard/mouse communication.
- USB-HID
- USB-VCP
Which type of symbologies can be decoded?
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 Code 39 |
 Code 128 |
 EAN-13 |
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 QR-code |
 Datamatrix |
 Aztec |
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Machine Readable Travel Documents |
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These are samples to show what is meant by this feature.
Please contact us for assistance when in doubt about scanning/decoding functionality.
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