




EM20-85
With an integrated NFC reader module, the EM20-85 allows customers to read either barcodes or NFC tags. This opens up a range of new and exciting possibilities in customer self-service. The EM20-85's strength lies primarily in scanning paper, plastic and metal. But don't worry - scanning screens are also more than convincing.
Close range and soft illumination are perfect for self-service
As a close-range scanner with soft illumination, the EM20-85 can be aligned in a user’s direction without glare while still ensuring unique usability for scanning processes in customer self-service. Along with this, the EM20-85 is extremely thin, with a depth of only 18.3 mm; it will fit into any design case, no matter how slim it is.

Suggested industries
Gaming
Healthcare
Hospitality
Parking
Retail
Features
Customer Facing Scanning
EM20-85 is a close-range scanner with soft, glare-free illumination which can be pointed in a user‘s direction without any glare, thus ensuring unique usability for scanning processes in self-service.
Snappy On Screen and Printed Barcode Capture
EM20-85 is ready for any smartphone or tablet presented to it. The wide scan angle and optimization for near-distance scanning match the intuitive way end-users present their device to a scanner. This keeps lines moving and operations running smoothly. Besides, EM20-85 achieves optimal performance in reading commodity barcodes from various materials like paper, plastic and metal.
Optional NFC Functionality
A unique feature of the EM20-85 is the integrated NFC reader module. This allows customers to read either barcodes or NFC tags. It supports access cards, user cards and membership cards which opens a range of new and exciting possibilities in customer self-service.
Ultra-Compact Size
At less than 2 cm, the slim footprint makes this scan engine easier to fit into super-thin devices.
6th Generation UIMG Technology
The EM20-85 is armed with Newland’s latest-generation scanning technology. Sporting a new decoding algorithm on its CPU processor, the engine delivers excellence no matter what code it’s facing. Additionally, it allows the firmware to be adapted to your specific environment and application.
EasySet Configuration.
The EM20-85 is compatible with our master configuration software EasySet. Built for Windows OS, this software is a valuable tool to integrators for building and testing configurations, cloning and deploying configurations, and updating scanner firmware.
Technical specifications
1D | Code 128, UCC/EAN128, AIM128, EAN-8, EAN-13, ISSN/ISBN, UPC-E, UPC-A, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-6, ITF-4, Standard 25, CodaBar, Industrial 25, Code 39, Code 93, Code 11, Plessey, MSI-Plessey, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), GS1-Databar™ (RSS) (RSS14, RSS-Limited, RSS-Expand, Matrix 2 of 5 |
2D | PDF 417, Micro PDF 417, QR Code, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, Maxicode |
Image Sensor | 640x480 CMOS |
Illumination | White LED |
Depth of Field EAN 13 (13mil) | 30mm-85mm |
Depth of Field Code 39 (5mil) | 25mm-70mm |
Depth of Field PDF417 (6.67mil) | 30mm-50mm |
Depth of Field DataMatrix (10mil) | 25mm-60mm |
Depth of Field QR (15mil) | 15mm-75mm |
Minimal Print Contrast | 25% |
Scan Angle Roll | 360° |
Scan Angle Pitch | ±60° |
Scan Angle Skew | ±60° |
Field of View Horizontal | 68° |
Field of View Vertical | 51° |
Motion Tolerance | 1.5 m/s |
Dimensions (mm) | With foam: 61.5(W) x 18.5 (D) x 18.8 (H)mm (max), With Glass: 61.5 (W) x 65.5 (D) x 18.3 (H)mm (max) |
Weight | 27.4g (With Foam), 36.4g (With Glass) |
Interfaces | TTL-232, RS-232, USB |
Notifications | Beeper |
Input Voltage | 5VDC±5% |
Current @ 5VDC Operating | 215mA (typical), 578mA (max) (Non-NFC), 253mA (typical), 736 (max) (NFC) |
Current @ 5VDC Standby | 120mA (Non-NFC), 144 mA (NFC) |
Power Consumption | 1.07W (Non-NFC), 1.26W (NFC) |
Ambient Light | 0~100,000lux (natural light) |
Operating Temperature | -20°C to 60°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
RFID | NFC Function Available, Reading distance of NFC card 0-40mm (typical) |
Standard | USB, RS-232, FFC Cable |
Hardware | FCC Part15 Class B, CE EMC Class B, RoHS |
Available versions
Partnumber | Description |
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NLS-EM20-85-02 | 2D CMOS Area Imager, Slim Type, customer facing scanner, CMOS 640 x 480 , All-in-one, TTL-232/USB interface with FFC (flexible flat cable), 8-PIN connector for USB/RS232 direct connection to host, Buzzer, with foam (no glass), NFC reading |
NLS-EM20-85-03 | 2D CMOS Area Imager, Slim Type, customer facing scanner, CMOS 640 x 480 , All-in-one, TTL-232/USB interface with FFC (flexible flat cable), 8-PIN connector for USB/RS232 direct connection to host, Buzzer, with glass, NFC reading |