Newland FM3281 Grouper | 2D Fixed Mount Scanner | NFC | OCR | IP67 | USB | Black
Newland FM3281 Grouper
Black · 2D Fixed Mount · Full NFC · OCR · IP67 · Glare-Reduction · USB + RS-232
The Newland FM3281 Grouper is the first fixed mount scanner to combine full NFC functionality with 2D barcode and OCR scanning in a single IP67-rated, flush-glass unit. It reads barcodes displayed on screens, printed labels, OCR text on ID cards and passports, and contactless NFC cards — all from behind the same glare-reduction glass front. With outdoor-grade IP67 sealing, a -20°C to +60°C operating range and multiple interface options including Wiegand and RS-485, the FM3281 Grouper is designed for unattended kiosks, access control terminals, self-service and outdoor POS applications.
| Part Number | NLS-FM3281-NFC-20 |
| EAN | 5715063365373 |
| Scanner Type | Fixed mount 2D area imager · Flush glass front · Omnidirectional |
| Image Sensor | 6th-generation CMOS Megapixel · IR sensor |
| Frame Rate | 60 frames/sec |
| NFC | Full NFC · ISO 14443 A/B · ISO 15693 · MIFARE · Access control · Payment capable (when authorised) |
| OCR | ID cards · Passports · Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) |
| Barcode Support | 1D + 2D · QR Code · PDF417 · DataMatrix · Screen-displayed barcodes |
| Triggers | IR sensor · Light sensor (combined for higher sensitivity) |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 · RS-232 · Wiegand · RS-485 |
| Design | Flush glass front · Glare-reduction coating · Recessed glass |
| IP Rating | IP67 (fully dust-tight + immersion-proof) |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to +60°C |
| Status Feedback | 24/7 remote status reporting to host · Operational alerts |
| Colour | Black |
| In the Box | FM3281 scanner module · 2m USB extension cable |
BUYER'S GUIDE
For whom: Systems integrators and OEM builders deploying unattended kiosks, outdoor self-service terminals, access control gates, ticketing machines and payment terminals that require a single scan window to handle barcodes, NFC cards and OCR documents.
Real reason to buy: No other fixed mount scanner at this price point combines full NFC, OCR and 2D barcode reading in a single IP67 module. Eliminating three separate readers reduces hardware cost, cabinet space and integration complexity while providing a cleaner user experience.
Know before you buy: This is an OEM/embedded scanner module — not a countertop unit with a stand. It requires integration into a kiosk, terminal or housing with the appropriate cutout for the flush glass face. Configuration is via EasySet software or RS-232/USB command protocol. The RS-232 version (NLS-FM3281-NFC-28) includes a power supply; this USB version does not.
Verdict: The FM3281 Grouper is the definitive all-in-one scan engine for modern self-service terminals — barcode, NFC and OCR from a single IP67 module, with outdoor capability that conventional fixed scanners simply cannot match.