Barcode Scanners
Are you looking to dramatically improve data entry, asset tracking
and productivity throughout your business? Check out our wide selection
of barcode scanners from top makers like Motorola (formerly Symbol), PSC, and Intermec.
Call or email us today and we’ll help you find the right solution for
your company.
Everyday, light-duty use
Industrial use
Benefits of Barcode Scanning
From corporations to consumers, barcode scanners have revolutionized
the way we collect, record, and distribute information. They make data
entry virtually error-free and greatly increase efficiency and throughput
in checkout, warehouse, and inventory management systems.
You may not realize the degree that barcodes influence your everyday
life. Barcodes help make sure the grocery store has your favorite coffee
on the shelf… that the book you ordered online will arrive the next
day…and that your medication will be waiting at the pharmacy when you
arrive.
How do Barcode Scanners Work?
Barcode scanners read capture and decode the information contained in
the barcode label. Since the signal literally moves at the speed of
light, you can now gather information instantly and significantly reduce
errors. Once decoded, scanners convert it the information into a signal
that is sent to a computer system through a cable or wireless frequency.
Choosing a Barcode Scanner
Selecting the right barcode scanner can make all the difference in your
efforts to become more efficient and productive.
First, decide where you will deploy the scanners, e.g. stockyard, warehouse,
distribution center, manufacturing plant or retail store. Consider their
everyday use, and decide whether the scanners need to be handheld or
hands-free. With handheld scanners, the form factor should be foremost
in your mind – easy accessibility to scanner features, display readability
and ergonomics. If a worker is using it over an 8-hour shift, the scanner
should be light and comfortable to hold. Additionally, the scanner should
provide multiple confirmation signals – users shouldn’t be wasting time
wondering if their item scanned, or continually twisting their arm to
read the screen.
Industrial Bar Code Requirements
In a perfect world, all items would arrive neatly organized, with barcode
labels that are undamaged and easy to scan. Unfortunately, that’s not
the case. That’s why we offer scanners that can read damaged, dirty
and poorly printed one-dimensional (1D) bar codes rapidly and accurately.
You can also choose an omnidirectional scanner that can read a barcode
from any angle.
If your scanners must function in harsh conditions, an industrial-grade
solution will pay great dividends by reducing the chance of equipment
failure. Industrial barcode scanners are usually dust proof and highly
water- resistant – to a degree that is denoted by a numeric ingress-protection
(IP) rating. Another factor in reducing downtime, in addition, they
have usually been tested reliability against drops, hits, and tumbles.
Scanner Integration and Upgrades
Multiple onboard interfaces ensure you'll be able to use the data capture
devices with existing hosts, while giving you the flexibility to upgrade
your systems without having to buy new scanners.
Symbologies and standards are continually evolving. PDF417 is a reduced
space symbology (RSS) being used on driver licenses, social services,
and national ID cards. This two-dimensional (2D) barcode offers improved
data capacity and security. Choosing a scanner that supports multiple
standards ensures your ability to leverage your current investments
to take advantage of emerging technologies.
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