Newland EM3396 Quick setup guide

SCANNING MADE SIMPLE
EM3396
OEM scan engine
integration guide

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Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0.0
Initial release.
July 27, 2016
V1.0.1
1. Deleted the “Ambient Environment” section in Chapter 2.
2. Modified the “Operating Voltage”and “Operating Current”
sections in Chapter 3.
October 26, 2016
V1.0.2
Updated the front, side and bottom views in Chapter 2.
June 28, 2018
V1.0.3
1. Updated the “Window Size” section in Chapter 2.
2. Added the “Timing Sequence” section in Chapter 3.
August 8, 2018
V1.0.4
Updated the “DC Characteristics”section in Chapter 3.
November 19, 2018

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................1
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................1
Illumination....................................................................................................................................................1
Aimer.............................................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Installation.........................................................................................................................................2
General Requirements..................................................................................................................................2
ESD........................................................................................................................................................2
Dust and Dirt..........................................................................................................................................2
Ambient Environment ............................................................................................................................3
Thermal Considerations.........................................................................................................................3
Installation Orientation...........................................................................................................................3
Optics............................................................................................................................................................4
Window Placement................................................................................................................................4
Window Material and Color ...................................................................................................................4
Scratch Resistance and Coating...........................................................................................................5
Window Size..........................................................................................................................................5
Ambient Light.........................................................................................................................................6
Eye Safety..............................................................................................................................................6
Mounting (unit: mm)......................................................................................................................................7
Front View..............................................................................................................................................7
Side View...............................................................................................................................................7
Bottom View...........................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 3 Electrical Specifications..................................................................................................................9
Power Supply................................................................................................................................................9
Ripple Noise...........................................................................................................................................9
DC Characteristics......................................................................................................................................10
Operating Voltage / Current.................................................................................................................10

I/O Voltage...........................................................................................................................................10
Timing Sequence........................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 Interfaces.........................................................................................................................................12
Host Interface Connector............................................................................................................................12
Dimensions of the Host Interface Connector (unit: mm).....................................................................13
FFC Cable (unit: mm)..........................................................................................................................14
Communication Interfaces..........................................................................................................................15
Control Interface..........................................................................................................................................16
Reset....................................................................................................................................................16
Trigger..................................................................................................................................................16
Beeper .................................................................................................................................................17
Good Read LED ..................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 5 Development Tools ........................................................................................................................19
EVK.............................................................................................................................................................19

1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
TM
The NLS-EM3396 OEM scan engine (hereinafter referred to as “the EM3396”or “the engine”), armed
with the Newland patented , a computerized image recognition system, brings about a new era of
2D barcode scan engines.
The EM3396’s 2D barcode decoder chip ingeniously blends technology and advanced chip design
& manufacturing, which significantly simplifies application design and delivers superior performance and
solid reliability with low power consumption.
The EM3396 supports all mainstream 1D as well as PDF417, QR Code (QR1, QR2, Micro QR), Chinese
Sensible Code, Data Matrix and GS1-DataBarTM(RSS) (Limited/ Stacked/ Expanded versions). TM
Illumination
The EM3396 has two red LEDs for supplementary lighting. The illumination can be programmed On or
Off.
The EM3396 uses red LEDs for illumination, so the engine shows better reading performance on
barcodes printed in non-red colors. For applications involving red barcodes, it is advised to turn off the
engine’s illumination and use non-red supplementary lighting (such as green) instead. The user can
conduct some tests to determine the proper wavelengths to be used.
Aimer
The EM3396 contains a laser aimer that produces a crosshair aiming pattern to help the user to easily
position the target barcode within the engine’s field of view to increase scan efficiency. The aiming pattern
can be turned On or Off. It is advisable to turn it on when scanning barcodes.

2
Chapter 2 Installation
General Requirements
ESD
ESD protection has been taken into account when designing the EM3396 and the engine is shipped in
ESD safe packaging. Always exercise care when handling the engine outside its package. Be sure
grounding wrist straps and properly grounded work areas are used.
Note: The EM3396’s laser diode (circled in the figure below) is ESD sensitive and rated Class 1A Human
Body Model (HBM) 270V, thus ESD protection measures, such as the ones mentioned above, must be
taken when handling or installing the EM3396 to avoid damage to the laser diode.
Dust and Dirt
The EM3396 must be sufficiently enclosed to prevent dust particles from gathering on the lens, circuit
boards and LEDs. Dust and other contaminants will eventually degrade the engine’s performance.

3
Ambient Environment
The following environmental requirements should be met to ensure good performance of the EM3396:
Operating Temperature
-20℃to 55℃
Storage Temperature
-40℃to 70℃
Humidity
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Thermal Considerations
Electronic components in the EM3396 will generate heat during the course of their operation. Operating
the EM3396 continuously for an extended period may cause temperatures to rise on CIS and decoder
chip. The following precautions should be taken into consideration when integrating the EM3396.
Reserve sufficient space for good air circulation in the design.
Avoid wrapping the EM3396 with thermal insulation materials such as rubber.
Installation Orientation
There are two threaded mounting holes in the bottom of the EM3396 for fastening the engine to a
mounting surface with machine screws. The following figure illustrates a front view of the EM3396 after
correct installation.
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4
Optics
Window Placement
The window should be positioned properly to let the illumination and aiming beams pass through as much
as possible and no reflections back into the engine (reflections can degrade the reading performance).
The window should be mounted close to the front of the engine (parallel). The maximum distance is
measured from the front of the engine housing to the farthest surface of the window. In order to reach
better reading performance, the distance from the front of the engine housing to the nearest surface of the
window should not exceed a(a=0.6mm) and the thickness of window should not exceed 2mm.
If the window is required to be in a tilted position, the above distance requirements should be met and tilt
angle should ensure no reflections back into the lens.
Window Material and Color
CIS’s responsiveness (mainly to wavelengths of red light）should be taken into consideration when
choosing window material and color, in order to achieve the possible highest spectral transmission, lowest
haze level and homogeneous refractive index. It is suggested to use PMMA or optical glass with spectral
transmittance of red light over 90% and haze less than 1%. Whether to use an anti-reflection coating or
not depends on the material and application needs.