Newland · Industrial fixed-mount barcode scanner

Newland Soldier180 Fixed-Mount Barcode Scanner

A compact IP65 industrial fixed-mount scanner (45 × 59.2 × 25 mm, 185 g) with liquid-lens autofocus, for machines, test stations and conveyors with little space to spare.

Mounting
Fixed mount, corded
Size
45 × 59.2 × 25 mm, 185 g
Sensor
1280 × 960 (W) or 1600 × 1200 (E)
Reading distance
40 mm to 2 m, by version
Sealing
IP65
Interfaces
RS-232, Ethernet, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP

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Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Newland.

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Newland Soldier180 compact industrial fixed-mount barcode scanner

Why the Soldier180

Small enough to build into a machine

The Soldier180 is Newland's compact industrial fixed-mount scanner. It fits inside machines, test jigs and narrow stations, and reads 1D and 2D codes as parts or packs pass. It comes in two series, the Soldier180W and the 2-megapixel Soldier180E, each in a standard and a long-distance version.

Fits where space is short

The housing measures 45 × 59.2 × 25 mm and weighs 185 g, with mounting holes on two sides. The data and Ethernet cables leave through short leads, so the scanner can sit close to a fixture.

Two sensors, two fields of view

The Soldier180W uses a 1280 × 960 sensor and the Soldier180E a 1600 × 1200 sensor. The standard (NP) version sees 38° × 28.7° for large or scattered codes; the long-distance (SP) version narrows to 15.2° × 11.3° for small codes further away.

Fine codes and long reach

A liquid lens focuses automatically. Every version reads from 40 mm; the long-distance versions reach 1,500 mm (W) or 2,000 mm (E). The Soldier180E resolves 1D codes down to 0.613 mil.

AI-assisted decoding

Newland pairs AI algorithms with on-board image processing to read codes on low-contrast or cluttered backgrounds and to pick out several codes in one image. Motion tolerance is 2 m/s.

Talks to PLCs directly

Besides RS-232, TCP/IP, UDP and FTP, it supports Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and MELSEC/SLMP. Two trigger inputs and two outputs (good read and no read) connect it to a photo-eye, a reject gate or a stack light.

Lighting options

Four high-intensity red LEDs with a half polariser come as standard. Soldier180W versions offer white, blue, ultraviolet or infrared LEDs as options, and a diffuser, reflector and magnifier are sold as accessories.

Used in

  • Electronics and PCB assembly
  • Auto-component manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical and medical device packaging
  • FMCG packaging lines
  • Test and inspection stations
  • Warehouse and e-commerce sortation

For buyers in India

Using the Soldier180 in India

These are the points buyers in India ask us about the Soldier180. Mention the ones that apply to you when you request a quote.

IP65: handles dust and jets, not immersion

The Soldier180 suits dusty and wet lines, but not a place where it could sit under water. IP65 means it is dust-tight and protected against water jets from any direction. Dust from machining, cement or flour, and splashes during cleaning, are within the rating. It is not rated for immersion, so keep it out of tanks and wash-down troughs; the IP67 Soldier300 is the Newland option there. Newland publishes no drop or impact rating, so fit it where carriers and cartons cannot strike it.

Check the heat at the mounting point

Check the temperature where the Soldier180 will be mounted: inside a closed machine near motors, heaters or sealing jaws, the air can run hotter than the room. Newland rates the scanner to work from -20 °C to 50 °C and in 5-95% humidity, non-condensing, which matters near chilled rooms.

Five units draw at most 1 A at 24 V

A 24 V cabinet supply can feed several Soldier180s; five draw at most 1 A. The scanner accepts 24 V DC ±10%, that is 21.6 V to 26.4 V, and draws at most 200 mA when operating: 24 × 0.2 = 4.8 W, with 70 mA on standby. For bench use, Newland's AD36-DB-B adapter (24 V, 1.5 A) takes 100-240 V AC, covering India's 230 V and 240 V supplies.

Covers about 325 mm of conveyor at 472 mm

The standard Soldier180 covers a field about 325 mm wide at 472 mm and about 689 mm wide at 1,000 mm. Its 38° horizontal view gives a field about 2 × distance × tan 19° wide, which matches Newland's own range table. At 2 m/s, 120 m per minute, a code stays in a 325 mm field for about 0.16 s. For faster lines, Newland's Soldier300 is rated to 3 m/s.

Specifications

Newland Soldier180 technical specifications

Newland Soldier180 specifications
General
Versions and part numbers Soldier180W: Soldier180W-SP long distance, Soldier180W-NP standard. Soldier180E (2 MP): Soldier180E-SP long distance, Soldier180E-NP standard
Indicators Buzzer and LEDs: good read, error, auto-learning, communication and power
Buttons TRIG (trigger; long press 9 s for barcode programming) and TUNE (long press 3 s for focus and auto-learning); both for 20 s restore factory settings
Certifications CE, RoHS 2.0, IEC 60825-1, IEC 62368, IEC 62471, KC
Scanning
Image sensor CMOS. Soldier180W: 1280 × 960 pixels. Soldier180E: 1600 × 1200 pixels
Focus Liquid lens
Effective focal length 13.7 mm (SP), 6.8 mm (NP)
Field of view SP: 15.2° horizontal, 11.3° vertical. NP: 38° horizontal, 28.7° vertical
Illumination 4 high-intensity red LEDs, standard. Soldier180W optional: white, blue, ultraviolet or infrared LEDs
Polarising filter Half polariser, standard
1D symbologies EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ISSN, ISBN, Codabar, Code 128, Code 93, ITF-6, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 11, MSI-Plessey, Plessey, Deutsche 14, Deutsche 12
2D symbologies QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec Code, Micro QR
Minimum resolution Soldier180W: 1D 0.8 mil (SP), 1 mil (NP); 2D 2 mil (SP and NP). Soldier180E: 1D 0.613 mil (SP), 0.68 mil (NP); 2D 0.8 mil (SP), 1.3 mil (NP)
Reading distance Soldier180W: 40-1,500 mm (SP), 40-1,000 mm (NP). Soldier180E: 40-2,000 mm (SP), 40-1,000 mm (NP)
Motion tolerance 2 m/s
Minimum symbol contrast 25%
Connectivity
Communication RS-232, TCP/IP, UDP, FTP, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, MELSEC/SLMP
Connectors Two short leads of about 200 mm: data (RS-232, I/O and power) and Ethernet
Inputs 2 trigger inputs; minimum ON voltage ±5 V, maximum rated voltage ±30 V
Outputs 2 outputs (good read, no read); 50 mA per channel; maximum OFF-state voltage ±30 V
Power 24 V DC ±10%. Operating current at 24 V: 200 mA max; standby 70 mA
Adapter AD36-DB-B: 24 V DC, 1.5 A output; 100-240 V AC input
Physical and environment
Dimensions 45 × 59.2 × 25 mm (W × D × H)
Weight 185 g
Mounting Fixed bracket; mounting holes on two sides
Sealing IP65
Operating temperature -20 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature -40 °C to 70 °C
Humidity 5-95%, non-condensing
ESD ±16 kV air, ±8 kV contact
Software
Configuration Newland NSet: device grouping, multi-barcode output, script editing and one-click image and scanning set-up
Warranty
Warranty Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Newland.

Optional accessories

  • AD36-DB-B power adapter (24 V, 1.5 A)
  • CBL-M12RJ-S50 Ethernet cable, 5 m
  • CBL-M12RJ-S100 Ethernet cable, 10 m
  • CBL-M12DB9IO-S30 2-in-1 cable (M12 to DB9, I/O and DC), 3 m
  • NLS-OD100 diffuser
  • NLS-OR20S reflector
  • Magnifier

Ask for the power adapter, cables and optical accessories in the same quotation.

Specifications from Newland's published documents, last checked 9 October 2026. Makers can change specifications without notice; we confirm the exact model and configuration in your written quotation. About our product information

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Soldier180 or another model?

Newland Soldier180 compared with similar models
Feature Newland Soldier180 Newland Soldier300
Type Fixed mount Fixed mount
Image sensor 1280 × 960 (W) or 1600 × 1200 (E) 1920 × 1200 (W) or 2592 × 1944 (E)
Reading distance 40-1,000 mm up to 40-2,000 mm, by version 50-1,000 mm up to 100-3,000 mm, by version
Minimum resolution (1D) 0.613-1 mil, by version 0.613-1.67 mil, by version
Motion tolerance 2 m/s 3 m/s
Minimum symbol contrast 25% 15%
Sealing IP65 IP67
Size 45 × 59.2 × 25 mm 61 × 57.6 × 101.83 mm
Weight 185 g 420 g
Power 24 V DC; 200 mA max 24 V DC; 333 mA (W) or 1,000 mA (E) max
Best for Tight spaces inside machines and stations Long reading distances, fine codes and fast lines

Exploring for a different use?

If your job differs from what the Soldier180 is built for, these Newland models may fit it better:

  • Buyers who read from further away (up to 3 m), scan faster lines or need IP67 sealing, often look at the Newland Soldier300 (50-1,000 mm up to 100-3,000 mm by version, 3 m/s motion tolerance, IP67).
  • Buyers who have operators who scan by hand at a bench often look at the Newland NVH220 (corded industrial handheld, 160 g without cable, reads printed and DPM codes).

Not sure which one fits? Tell us how you will use it and we will recommend a model.

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Questions buyers ask

Soldier180 FAQ

What is the price of the Newland Soldier180 in India?

The Soldier180 price depends on the cable or accessories you need and the quantity. Ask our team for today's competitive price: share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right configuration and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.

Soldier180W or Soldier180E?

Both share the same 185 g IP65 housing, interfaces and 24 V power. The Soldier180E has the higher-resolution 1600 × 1200 sensor, resolves 1D codes down to 0.613 mil and reads up to 2,000 mm in its long-distance version. The Soldier180W uses a 1280 × 960 sensor, reads up to 1,500 mm, and is the series that offers white, blue, ultraviolet or infrared lighting as an option.

Standard (NP) or long-distance (SP) version?

The standard version has a 38° × 28.7° view, so it covers a wide area close to the scanner: about 325 mm across at 472 mm. The long-distance version narrows the view to 15.2° × 11.3° and reaches further, for small codes read from a distance. Both start reading at 40 mm. Send us your code size, distance and line speed with your enquiry.

Can it send scans straight to a PLC?

Yes. The Soldier180 has two short leads of about 200 mm: an Ethernet lead that carries Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and MELSEC/SLMP, as well as TCP/IP, UDP and FTP, and a data lead for RS-232. The data lead also carries two trigger inputs (rated up to ±30 V) for a photo-eye or PLC signal and two outputs for good read and no read, at up to 50 mA each. Tell us your PLC model when you ask for a quote.

Soldier180 or Soldier300?

Choose the Soldier180 when space is tight: it is 45 × 59.2 × 25 mm and 185 g, and draws at most 200 mA at 24 V. Choose the Soldier300 for wet areas, fast lines or long distances: it is sealed to IP67 rather than IP65, tolerates 3 m/s rather than 2 m/s, reads codes down to 15% contrast rather than 25%, and reaches up to 3,000 mm.

What power and cables does the Soldier180 need?

A 24 V DC supply (24 V ±10%) that can deliver up to 200 mA. Newland sells a 24 V, 1.5 A adapter (AD36-DB-B), a 3 m cable from the data lead to DB9, I/O and DC power, and 5 m or 10 m Ethernet cables. On the scanner, a long press of TUNE runs focus and auto-learning, and TRIG starts a test read; NSet software covers the rest. The frame ground wire must be earthed.

Can Allmark install the Soldier180 and connect it to our software?

Yes. We install the Soldier180 at your site, set it to send data the way your ERP, warehouse or billing software expects (our own warehouse management system included) and train your team. Tell us the software when you ask for a quote, and we include the setup in the quotation.

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