The handheld barcode scanner has revolutionised inventory management, allowing your organisation to have instant access to a massive amount of information almost instantly. Its operation depends on a light source hitting the sensor in a pattern that is determined by a barcode, which is then interpreted by the barcode scanner as a readable string of information. Software then takes over this raw data and interprets the data into numbers, which in turn accesses the relevant records. สล็อต50รับ100
An elegant and simple solution that has saved many man hours and increased productivity, handheld barcode scanners have varying technologies but all serve the same purpose. So which one should you really go for?
Brand is probably the first thing you will come across when choosing a handheld barcode scanner. Among the most common are Symbol (Motorola), Datalogic, Metrologic, Trakker, Intermec and the popular and highly rated Wasp barcode scanner range. For a more integrated solution – that is, the ability to integrate both software and hardware, Wasp Barcode Scanners offer a great range of software to complement their barcode scanners. Scoopeya
Price is always top priority with businesses, especially when it comes to their own assets. Barcode scanners can range from as little as $40 to up and above $1500. What exactly do you get for your money? Four things: durability, scan quality, speed and features. A laser scanner is always going to be more expensive, purely because of the laser itself which is expensive to manufacture. A CCD barcode scanner, on the other hand, is much more economical (see ‘The CCD Barcode Scanner: A False Economy?’ for more details on how economical they can be). Better imaging technology means that CCD barcode scanners are getting to the same quality as laser scanners. Durability really applies to PDA scanners which employ an LCD display making them prone to damage. You can either buy additional protection in the form of rubber sleeves or buy ‘rugged’ barcode scanners which have a number of damage-resistant features built in. adifferentkindofwork
Now we’ve already mentioned it, PDA handheld scanners need to be considered. These scanners make use of both laser and CCD technology, unless your PDA has a camera, in which case you can already utilise its CCD imaging technology using specialised software. A laser scanner Compact Flash card can cost around $300 (the Pretec CF LASER Barcode Scanner for PDA, for instance), while a CCD barcode scanner CF card can cost around $170 (check out the Socket Communications range of scanners). Even though most people will be inclined to try out the CCD scanner add-on due to price, do your research on finding up-to-date drivers and a manual that will guide you through the process. Without either of these, both installation and usage could be a minefield. fashionburner
The last important consideration to make when looking for a handheld barcode scanner is the difference between wired and wireless. If you are working in a POS environment, go for a wired scanner without a doubt. Wireless handheld barcode scanners have a good battery life now, however, up to around 50 hours (the range of Wasp barcode scanners) whilst a CCD barcode scanner may have around 30 hours or 25,000 scans. Also, make sure you choose a scanner that has an integrated battery with docking station for easy recharging – this is the only way to ensure you won’t get caught out when scanning. medicalessentialdiagnostics
When considering your needs for a CCD barcode scanner, always have in mind three things when buying: Brand quality, pricing and needs, features and freedom of movement. Only then will you make a sound buying decision as a result.