The PSC SP*ACE scanner can be easily mounted for either countertop or wall mounted installation and the scan head can be rotated 270 degrees. The versatile mounting scheme facilitates easy and effective positioning in virtually any point-of-sale environment. The PSC SPACE scanner incorporates both advanced digital software and high frequency power conversion circuitry to achieve the highest levels of scanning performance in the smallest possible package. Power can be supplied for the PSC SP*ACE scanner through either the POS interface cable or by a small 12 volt power supply.