Handheld bar code reader Newland BS80 Piranha II 1D/2D CMOS Wired Wireless

The Newland BS80 Piranha II is a lightweight handheld barcode reader available in 1D or 1D+2D variants with a CMOS scanning engine. Both versions read barcodes from paper and screens; the 2D model includes a red laser aimer for faster target acquisition. The device supports wired and wireless connectivity (USB-C and Bluetooth 4.0) and offers up to 50 meters wireless range, a built-in lithium-ion battery, and an IP42 drop-resistant design for everyday use.

Advantages

The BS80 Piranha II provides reliable barcode capture for a wide range of 1D and 2D codes, simple Bluetooth pairing with Android, iOS and Windows hosts, and dual-mode operation for real-time transfer or offline batch collection. It includes a fast USB-C port for charging and data transfer, pogo-pin cradle charging, and optional multi-bay cradles that can be daisy-chained to charge multiple scanners from a single power supply. The unit is compact and lightweight (approx. 63 g) for extended handheld use.

Suitable for

• Retail checkout and price verification
• Inventory counting and stock management
• Logistics and parcel tracking
• Mobile point-of-sale and field data collection
• Ticketing and access control using screen or paper barcodes

Key specifications

• Scanner type: 1D or 1D+2D (CMOS)
• Supported 1D codes: GS1 DataBar, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Codabar, GS1-128, ISBN/ISSN, and others
• Supported 2D codes: QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Aztec, MaxiCode
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0 and USB-C (wired)
• Memory: 1 MB batch storage (stores thousands of barcodes offline)
• Weight: 0.063 kg (approx.)
• Charging: USB-C and pogo-pin cradle; optional two-bay cradle, daisy-chainable up to five cradles
• Durability: IP42 protection rating
• Manufacturer model: NLS-BS8080-2D

How to use

Power on the scanner and pair it to your host device via Bluetooth 4.0 or connect with a USB-C cable. Aim the scanner at the barcode, using the red laser aimer on 2D models to align the code, then press the scan button to capture. For real-time mode, scanned data transmits immediately to the connected host. To collect data offline, switch to batch mode; the built-in 1 MB memory stores scans for later download over Bluetooth or USB. Use the Delete button to remove the last entry and the Function button to present a virtual keyboard for manual input when needed.

Recommendations

For stable wireless operation keep the host device within the typical Bluetooth range (up to 50 m in open areas) and use the USB-C connection or cradle when charging or transferring large batches of stored data. Use the optional multi-bay cradle configuration to charge multiple scanners efficiently in shared workspaces.