

The CipherLab 1564A is a cordless Bluetooth® handheld 2D scanner with the SE4107 imager – it reads all common 1D and 2D barcodes, including QR codes, Data Matrix and postal codes, up to 90 m away from its base. As part of CipherLab's 1500 series of general-purpose handheld scanners, it combines an ergonomic design with durability (multiple 1.2 m drops onto concrete) – a dependable everyday tool for retail checkouts, healthcare, post offices, goods receiving and inventory. This version, A1564ARBKUE01, is the Bluetooth kit with USB connection: it is supplied with the battery, the Bluetooth base (communication stand), a USB cable and a power supply (EU plug) – everything you need to start scanning cordlessly.
📦 What's in the box – A1564ARBKUE01
- ✅ CipherLab 1564A scanner – black, 2D imager (SE4107), cordless Bluetooth®
- ✅ Rechargeable battery – Li-ion, 3.7 V, 800 mAh
- ✅ Bluetooth base (communication stand) – holds and charges the scanner and transmits its data to your PC or POS system (up to 7 scanners per base)
- ✅ USB cable – connects the base to your PC or POS system
- ✅ Power supply – with power cord (EU plug); powers the Bluetooth base
💡 Flexible Bluetooth connection: the scanner works with the included base (up to 90 m line of sight, up to 7 scanners per base) or pairs directly with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, tablets and smartphones (SPP, HID). When you are out of range, it stores scans in its memory and transmits them once you are back in range.
Key Features
- Reads 1D and 2D barcodes – the SE4107 2D imager (1280 × 960 CMOS) reads all common 1D codes plus PDF417, MicroPDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, Micro QR, Aztec, MaxiCode, Han Xin and postal codes, with a resolution down to 3 mil (1D) and 5 mil (2D).
- Bluetooth® Class 2 – up to 90 m line-of-sight range with the Bluetooth base (up to 7 scanners per base) or direct pairing with PCs, tablets and smartphones (SPP, HID); scans are buffered while you are out of range (batch-mode memory: 4 MB).
- All-day battery – the 800 mAh Li-ion battery lasts up to 26 hours (1 scan every 5 seconds); an optional single-slot charger is available for charging a spare battery.
- Hands-free modes – in auto-sense mode the scanner reads barcodes automatically when it rests in a stand.
- Durable everyday design – ergonomic housing that withstands multiple 1.2 m drops onto concrete, with ESD protection of ±8 kV contact / ±15 kV air.
- Easy setup – configure symbologies, data editing and the interface with configuration barcodes or the Windows-based CipherLab ScanMaster software; keyboard layouts for 11 languages, including US/UK English, German, French and Spanish.
- Works in any light – reads reliably in ambient light up to 100,000 lux.
Ideal Applications
- Retail and POS – checkouts, price checks and goods receiving
- Healthcare and pharmacies – medicine packaging and patient records
- Post offices and logistics – parcel tracking, receiving and shipping
- Banks, utilities and offices – bills, documents and files
- Warehousing and light industry – inventory, picking and part labels
All CipherLab 1500 Series Versions
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| Part Number | Version | In the Box | Power Plug | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1504ARBKU001 | 1504A – corded, 2D (SE4107) | USB cable + stand | – (USB-powered) | View product |
| A1504ARBKE001 | 1504A – corded, 2D (SE4107) | RS232 cable + power supply + stand | EU | View product |
| A1504ARBKG001 | 1504A – corded, 2D (SE4107) | RS232 cable + power supply + stand | UK | View product |
| A1504ARBSE001 | 1504A – corded, 2D (SE4107) | RS232 cable + power supply | EU | View product |
| A1504ARBSG001 | 1504A – corded, 2D (SE4107) | RS232 cable + power supply | UK | View product |
| A1504P2BKU001 | 1504P – corded, 2D (1280 × 800) | USB cable + stand | – (USB-powered) | View product |
| A1560PCBKUE01 | 1560P – Bluetooth, 1D | Bluetooth base + USB cable + power supply | EU | View product |
| A1560PCBKUG01 | 1560P – Bluetooth, 1D | Bluetooth base + USB cable + power supply | UK | View product |
| A1560PCBKRE01 | 1560P – Bluetooth, 1D | Bluetooth base + RS232 cable + power supply | EU | View product |
| A1560PCBKRG01 | 1560P – Bluetooth, 1D | Bluetooth base + RS232 cable + power supply | UK | View product |
| A1564ARBKUE01 (this version) | 1564A – Bluetooth, 2D (SE4107) | Bluetooth base + USB cable + power supply | EU | Viewing |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | A1564ARBKUE01 |
|---|---|
| Model | CipherLab 1564A (1500 Series) |
| Scanner Type | 2D area imager – reads 1D and 2D barcodes |
| Connectivity | Cordless – Bluetooth® Class 2 (2.4 GHz), version 4.0 + EDR; profiles SPP, HID |
| Image Sensor | CMOS, 1280 × 960 pixels (SE4107 imager) |
| Light Source | White LED (1×) |
| Maximum Resolution | 1D: 3 mil; 2D: 5 mil |
| Depth of Field (typical) | Code 39 3 mil: 6.5–17 cm; Code 39 5 mil: 5–20.5 cm; UPC-A 13 mil: 5.5–40 cm; PDF417 5 mil: 7.5–12 cm; QR Code 10 mil: 4–27.5 cm |
| Reading Angles | Pitch ±60°, skew ±60° |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 20% |
| Scan Rate | 30 scans per second |
| Ambient Light Immunity | Up to 100,000 lux |
| Scanning Modes | Handheld (trigger); hands-free auto-sense and presentation modes |
| 1D Symbologies | Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, GS1 DataBar (RSS), Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, ISBT-128, Italian and French Pharmacode, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI, Plessey, Telepen, UPC/EAN, GS1-128 and more |
| 2D Symbologies | PDF417, MicroPDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, Micro QR Code, Aztec, MaxiCode, Han Xin Code; postal codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX) |
| Host Interfaces | Bluetooth base to host: USB or RS232 (cable included in the kit); direct Bluetooth connection: SPP, HID |
| Wireless Range | Up to 90 m line of sight (with Bluetooth base); up to 7 scanners per base |
| Data Memory | Reserve buffer: 10 K; batch mode: 4 MB |
| Battery | Li-ion, 3.7 V, 800 mAh |
| Operating Time | Up to 26 hours (1 scan every 5 s) |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 153 × 61 × 93 mm (L × W × H) |
| Weight | 172 g (with battery) |
| Current Draw | +5 V ±10%; standby 25 mA / operating 300 mA (USB) |
| Drop Resistance | 1.2 m multiple drops onto concrete |
| Environmental Sealing | IP30 |
| Electrostatic Discharge | ±8 kV contact, ±15 kV air |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −20 °C to 60 °C |
| Humidity | Operating: 10–90%; storage: 5–95% |
| Software & Management | CipherLab ScanMaster (Windows) or configuration barcodes – data editing, interface selection, symbology configuration; keyboard languages: US/UK English, French, Italian, Belgian, Norwegian/Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Turkish |
| Certifications | BSMI, CE, RCM, FCC, IC, KC, NCC, SRMC, JRL; RoHS, REACH, WEEE, ErP |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| In the Box | CipherLab 1564A scanner with rechargeable Li-ion battery (3.7 V, 800 mAh), Bluetooth base / communication stand (3656 – charges the scanner and transmits data, up to 7 scanners per base), USB cable, power supply unit with EU power cord (for the base) |
Not sure which version you need? For a corded workstation, choose the 1504A (SE4107 imager, wide depth of field) or the 1504P (fast 1280 × 800 imager, 60 scans per second); for cordless scanning up to 90 m from the base, choose the Bluetooth kits 1560P (1D) or 1564A (2D). Pick a USB version for PCs and POS systems with a USB port, or an RS232 version for a serial connection (RS232 versions include a 5 V power supply). EU or UK plug? Choose the version that matches your sockets. Compare other models in our Handheld Barcode Scanners collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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