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TVS · Industrial DPM barcode scanner

TVS BS512 Series Industrial DPM Barcode Scanner

An industrial handheld DPM scanner with a quad-core chip and AI decoding. It reads Direct Part Marking (DPM), high-density and damaged codes down to 6% contrast, sealed to IP67, in XD, HD and SR versions, with wired and Bluetooth models.

DPM and codes
DPM, high-density and damaged 1D/2D, from 3.33 mil
Versions
XD, HD, SR
Minimum contrast
6%
Motion tolerance
13 mil UPC at 2 m/s; up to 8 m/s in high motion mode
Rugged
IP67 · multiple 2 m drops
Connection
Wired USB or RS232; Bluetooth 5.0, up to 70 m in open space

TVS BS512 Series price in India: on written quotation. Share the model, quantity and city; we reply within one working day (Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM).

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

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TVS BS512 Series industrial DPM barcode scanner, front view of the head

Why the BS512 Series

Reads DPM and complex codes in milliseconds on assembly lines

The BS512 Series is TVS Electronics' intelligent industrial DPM scanner for manufacturing and traceability. TVS says a quad-core processor and AI decoding read complex, high-density, damaged and Direct Part Marking (DPM) barcodes. DPM is what the series reads, not a separate model: TVS lists XD (ultra-high density), HD (high density) and SR (standard distance) versions, in wired and Bluetooth models.

Reads DPM and damaged codes

TVS says the quad-core processor and AI decoding read difficult DPM barcodes in milliseconds, from high-density barcodes to blurry DPM codes. TVS rates contrast down to 6% and codes from 3.33 mil.

Light for bright, dark and shiny surfaces

A white point light with red and blue surface light, plus a laser aimer. TVS says this captures codes in low light, in bright light and on reflective or blurred surfaces, and names electronics manufacturing and automotive assembly lines as the fit.

A version for each code size and distance

XD reads a 3.33 mil Code 128 from 0 cm to 2 cm. HD reads the same code from 2.5 cm to 9.5 cm. SR reads a 10.83 mil Code 128 from 2 cm to 41 cm and a 20.83 mil QR code from 0.5 cm to 51 cm.

Keeps up with moving codes

TVS rates motion tolerance at 2 m/s on a 13 mil UPC, and up to 8 m/s in its high motion fault-tolerant mode. The sensor is 1280 × 800 pixels with global exposure.

Built for the shop floor

IP67, multiple drops to a cement floor from 2 m, and a PC + GF + ABS housing. TVS says it guards against impacts, dust and water splashes.

Cordless, with a battery you can swap

The Bluetooth model has a detachable 3200 mAh battery, rated for at least 12 hours and over 100,000 scans a charge, with a charging time of 3 hours at 5 V, 2 A. TVS says a fresh battery swapped in removes downtime.

For buyers in India

Using the BS512 Series in India

These are the points buyers in India ask us about the BS512 Series. Mention the ones that apply to you when you request a quote.

Made in India

TVS Electronics describes its enterprise range as Made in India.

Check the version against your own parts

DPM reading depends on the mark, the surface and the distance. Tell us the mark type, its size and the material before you order, and we match XD, HD or SR to it in the quotation.

Wired: USB or RS232 to your line PC

The wired model connects by USB-HID, USB-CDC or RS232, at 5 V ± 0.5 V, 190 mA typical and 460 mA maximum. Tell us which port your station uses; the serial port cable is an optional accessory.

Bluetooth: measure the distance on your floor

TVS rates Bluetooth 5.0 up to 70 m in an open space, in HID, CDC or RS232 mode. Machines and racks are not open space, so tell us how far the scanning point is from the base.

Specifications

TVS BS512 Series technical specifications

TVS BS512 Series specifications
Scanning
Codes supported 1D, 2D and Direct Part Marking (DPM), as TVS states for the series
Image sensor 1280 × 800 pixels, global exposure
Light source White point light with red and blue surface light
Aiming Laser
Reading accuracy 3.33 mil and above
Minimum reading contrast 6%
Scanning angle Pitch ±72.5°, skew ±60°, tilt 360°
Field of view Horizontal 44.3°, vertical 28.4°, diagonal 51°
Motion tolerance 13 mil UPC at 2 m/s; up to 8 m/s in high motion fault-tolerant mode
Ambient light 0-100,000 lux
Code system
1D Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 32, Code 39, Code 93, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC-A, UPC-E, IATA 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Straight 2 of 5, MSI/Plessey, GS1 DataBar and more (TVS's list)
2D Aztec, Data Matrix, Micro PDF 417, PDF 417, QR, Micro QR, Grid Matrix and more (TVS's list)
Decoding range, XD, HD and SR
3.33 mil Code 128 XD 0-2 cm; HD 2.5-9.5 cm; SR 9-15 cm
10.83 mil Code 128 XD 0-4.5 cm; HD 0-16.5 cm; SR 2-41 cm
5.83 mil QR XD 0-2.5 cm; HD 2.5-8 cm; SR not listed
20.83 mil QR XD 0.5-6 cm; HD 0.5-19 cm; SR 0.5-51 cm
Bluetooth model
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
Range Up to 70 m in an open space
Communication mode Base HID, Base CDC, Base RS232
Battery 3200 mAh, detachable
Charging time 3 hours (5 V, 2 A)
Working hours 12 hours or more
Scans per charge Over 100,000
Physical and electrical
Size (H × W × D) 180.3 × 87.3 × 69.3 mm
Weight Wired 139.5 g; wireless 257 g
Working voltage Wired 5 V ± 0.5 V; wireless 3.5 V to 4.2 V
Current Wired 190 mA typical, 460 mA maximum; wireless 222 mA typical, 575 mA maximum
Interface USB-HID, USB-CDC, RS232
Feedback Speaker, LED and vibration
Housing PC + GF + ABS
Environment
Working temperature 0 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature -20 °C to 70 °C
Humidity 5-95%, no condensation
Sealing IP67
Drop Multiple drops to a cement floor from 2 m
Static protection ±15 kV air, ±8 kV contact
Certifications
Electrical safety IEC 60950
Environmental RoHS 2011/65/EU, GB/T 26572
LED safety IEC 62471:2006
EMI / RFI FCC Part 15 Class B, EN 55032:2015, EN 55035:2017
Warranty
Warranty Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by TVS.

Optional accessories

  • Serial port cable
  • Cradle

Ask for the cradle or the serial port cable in the same quotation.

Specifications from TVS's published documents, last checked 8 November 2026. Makers can change specifications without notice. About our product information

Compare

BS512 Series or another model?

TVS BS512 Series compared with similar models
Feature TVS BS512 Series TVS BS513 Series TVS BS511 Series
Marks and codes DPM, high-density, blurred and damaged codes Dot-peen, laser and chemically etched marks; labels Laser-etched, chemically etched and dot-engraved codes; shiny metal, glass and ceramics; labels
Versions XD, HD, SR XD, SR, HD, LR XD, HD, SR
Connection Wired USB or RS232; Bluetooth 5.0 version, up to 70 m in open space Wired USB or RS232; Bluetooth 5.0 version, up to 70 m to the cradle Wired USB or RS232
Image sensor 1280 × 800, global exposure 1280 × 1024 1280 × 1080
Minimum contrast 6% 10% 15%
Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 °C -20 °C to 50 °C 0 °C to 50 °C
Sealing and drop IP67 · multiple 2 m drops IP68 · multiple 3 m drops · 1,000 tumbles from 1 m IP-rated (no IP number in TVS's table) · multiple 1.8 m drops
Weight Wired 139.5 g; wireless 257 g Wired 363.5 g; wireless 420.5 g 153 g
Best for DPM and high-density codes on electronics and automotive assembly lines Part marks and labels on automotive, electronics and appliance lines Shiny parts and small codes on electronics and industrial lines

Exploring for a different use?

If your job differs from what the BS512 Series is built for, these TVS models may fit it better:

  • Buyers who work on a harsh floor with oil, dust and hard drops, often look at the TVS BS513 Series (Ultra-rugged DPM scanner, IP68, multiple 3 m drops, works from -20 °C).
  • Buyers who scan only printed labels, not marks cut into parts, often look at the TVS BS510 BT (Bluetooth 5.0, 2,600 mAh battery for 12+ hours).

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

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Datasheet and documents

Questions buyers ask

BS512 Series FAQ

What is the price of the TVS BS512 Series in India?

The BS512 Series price depends on the cable or accessories you need and the quantity. We do not publish prices: share the model, quantity and city, and we send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time, replying within one working day.

Is the BS512 a DPM scanner, and is there a separate DPM version?

Yes, TVS states that the series reads Direct Part Marking (DPM) codes, and it names no separate DPM version. TVS's versions are XD, HD and SR, and its reading ranges are listed by code size, not by mark type. Tell us the mark and the material, and we confirm the version in your quotation.

Which version do we need: XD, HD or SR?

XD for the smallest codes read up close, such as a 3.33 mil Code 128 from 0 cm to 2 cm. HD for dense codes at a little more distance, the same code from 2.5 cm to 9.5 cm. SR for labels further away, such as a 20.83 mil QR code from 0.5 cm to 51 cm. Tell us the code size and the distance, and we suggest the version.

BS512 or BS513: which do we need?

TVS states DPM for both. The BS512 goes down to 6% contrast and is rated IP67 with 2 m drops, working from 0 °C to 50 °C. The BS513 goes down to 10% contrast but is rated IP68 with 3 m drops and 1,000 tumbles, working from -20 °C to 50 °C. Tell us your floor and your marks, and we suggest one.

What are the Bluetooth model's range and battery life?

TVS gives Bluetooth 5.0 up to 70 m in an open space, a detachable 3200 mAh battery, at least 12 hours of work and over 100,000 scans a charge, with 3 hours to charge at 5 V, 2 A. Machines, racks and walls shorten the range, so tell us the distance from the scanning point to the base.

Can it connect to our MES or line PC?

The wired model connects by USB-HID, USB-CDC or RS232, and the Bluetooth model through a base in the same three modes. Tell us your software and the port on your station when you ask for a quote, and we confirm the connection in writing.

Can we get the datasheet?

Yes. Download TVS's BS-512 Series brochure from TVS's website; the link is under the specifications. We confirm the version and the connection in writing in your quotation.

Can Allmark install the BS512 Series and connect it to our software?

Yes. We install the BS512 Series 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.

Get a written BS512 Series quote, set up for your software

Send what you scan, where you scan it and the software it feeds; we reply with a written quotation.

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