BSH-20B BLK
Scanner · Handheld · 1D/2D Imager · Battery Powered · Bluetooth 5.0 · Black · Includes Stand and USB Charging Cable
The Star Micronics BSH-20B is a wireless Bluetooth® 1D and 2D barcode scanner designed for retail, hospitality, inventory management, and mobile point-of-sale applications. Scan barcodes and QR codes without being tethered to a workstation, giving staff greater flexibility for inventory counts, order fulfillment, customer service, and line-busting workflows. With wireless connectivity and reliable barcode data capture, the BSH-20B helps businesses support scanning workflows across counters, stockrooms, and sales floors.
BSH-20B BLK
BSH-20B BLK — Complete Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Performance | Image Sensor 640X480 CMOS |
| Illumination | White LED |
| Aiming | Red LED (625nm) |
| Symbologies | 2D: PDF417, Micro PDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix, Micro QR Code, Aztec |
| Resolution* | ≥3mil (Code 128) |
| Typical Depth of Field | EAN-13: 50mm-260mm (13mil) |
| Scan Angle | Pitch: ±60°, Roll: 360°, Skew: ±60° |
| Field of View | Horizontal 45°, Vertical 34° |
| Min. Symbol Contrast | 20% |
| Mechanical/Electrical | Interfaces Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or standard Bluetooth USB |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 144 (L) x 103 (W) x 69 (H) mm |
| Weight | 177g |
| Notification | Beep, LED indicator, Vibration |
| Environmental | Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Charge Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Humidity | 5%~95% (non-condensing) |
| Drop | 1.5m |
| Sealing | IP42 |
| Wireless | Communication Mode Synchronous mode, automatic batch mode, and manual batch mode |
| Radio Technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Communication Distance (direct line of sight in open air) | Bluetooth: ≤50m (164 ft) |
| Memory Capacity | 15000 pieces Code 128 (20 byte of each Code 128) |
| Battery | 2400 mAh lithium-ion battery |
| Expected Charge Time | 5.5 hours (with power adapter) |
| Expected Battery Life | 12 hours of continuous operation (scan once per 6 seconds) |
Source: official Star Micronics product data.
8 Highlights
Versatile Connection
Scanner can be used in one of two ways:
- Connects directly to the host device via Bluetooth 5.0 - Perfect for iPad and other devices without USB ports
- Can be wirelessly connected to a printer with provided USB dongle (used without Bluetooth) - Perfect for PCs, Android POS terminals, etc.
High Performance
Captures high-density, high-volume, and distorted barcodes on paper or screen
Easy to Use
Effortless setup with iOS, Android, and Windows devices - No driver downloads needed
Durable
IP42-rated design and drop-resistant up to 1.5m
Long-Lasting
Long battery life (12 hours of continuous operation / one scan every six seconds)
Warranty-Protected
BSH-20B wireless handheld barcode scanners come with a 2-year warranty with the options to EXTEND-A-STAR® and/or SWAP-A-STAR®
Six Scanning Modes
Level Mode: The scanner's trigger will activate the decode session. The decode session continues until a barcode is decoded or you release the trigger.; Trigger Mode: A trigger pull activates a decode session. The decode session continues until a barcode is decoded, and either you release the trigger or the decode session times out.; Sense Mode: The scanner activates a decode session every time it detects a barcode presented to it.; Continuous Mode: The scanner automatically starts one decode session after another.; Pulse Mode: When the trigger is pulled and released, scanning is activated until a barcode is decoded or the decode session timeout expires.; Batch Mode: When the trigger is pulled and released, scanning is activated until the trigger is released.
