Industrial barcode scanners - 1D, 2D, DPM

Industrial barcode scanners are readers for digital symbols of products and their packaging with subsequent transmission of read information to a computer, online cash register, POS terminal.

"Exiled" to work in harsh conditions and designed for intensive work, the body of industrial barcode scanners is protected from dust and moisture (we offer industrial barcode readers with protection from IP65 to IP68 ), resistant to mechanical impacts. They work in a wide temperature range - from -30 to +50 degrees Celsius.

Areas of use of industrial barcode scanners

Industrial barcode scanners are used in manufacturing plants , in large warehouses , in retail outlets . Other areas of use of this type of readers are:

• Aerospace, electronics, automotive industry;
• Logistics;
• The hotel business;
• The economy;
• Pharmaceuticals, etc.

How to choose the right industrial barcode scanner?

Of all the barcode scanners at the highest price , they are industrial ones. This is due to their fast work and the fact that they are highly protected. The more customers and the larger range of goods you have, the more powerful and productive the industrial barcode scanner must be to handle the processing of large volumes of barcodes. Otherwise, employees will not be able to cope with their tasks and this will lead to negative consequences for the business in the form of less loyal customers and contractors, non-compliance with delivery deadlines and other undesirable factors.

Functional capabilities of industrial barcode readers

The choice of industrial barcode scanner should be based on its functionality, namely:

• Scanning module - linear barcode scanners can only read linear (1D) barcodes. To scan products with 2D barcodes , the appropriate Imager modules are required.
• Scanning speed - industrial barcode scanners are fast, this is one of their main advantages . They scan data at up to 600 scans per second.

The higher the bandwidth of your company, the more productive the device should be.

Scanning module type

Among the industrial barcode scanners there are, as already mentioned, linear and two-dimensional devices. The types of the scanning module are:

• SR - for scanning at a distance of up to 60 cm;
• MR - up to 6 m;
• LR - up to 15 m;
• ER - 20 and over 20 m;
• HD - for high density barcode recognition, small markings;
• DL - for scanning information from driver's licenses, ID cards;
• DPM - for scanning barcodes applied with direct marking.

For work in large warehouses, where goods codes have to be scanned at higher levels, remote scan readers are preferable. Readers with a DPM module are suitable for scanning in the electronics industry. HD scanners are suitable for the market for jewelry, tobacco products and other products with small barcodes.

Degree of protection

When choosing industrial barcode scanners according to the degree of protection you should pay attention to the following characteristics:

• Impact resistance - industrial class barcode readers withstand multiple drops on concrete from a height of 1.8 to 3 meters. If the employee is working high, it is best to use a device with the highest possible impact resistance - it will not be damaged if it accidentally slips out of his hands and falls on a hard surface.
• Dust protection - industrial barcode readers , protected with class IP65 and higher, are used in very dusty conditions. Readers with IP68 tightness level allow to work in heavy rain, withstand immersion in water for up to 30 minutes. Such equipment can be used outdoors, regardless of the season and weather conditions.
• Resistance to low temperatures - scanners with ultra-protective housing can operate in the temperature range from -30 to + 50 ° C, can operate in refrigerators and hot rooms.

In order to increase the level of safety, we recommend that you also use protective cases for barcode scanners .

Ways to connect

By type of connection industrial barcode scanners can be divided into:

• Wired - "connected" to a computer via an interface cable. Supports USB, Keyboard Wedge, RS-232 interfaces, can be connected directly to the industrial network via Ethernet without side signal conversion equipment.
• Wireless - interact with devices "over the air" - connect via Bluetooth.

Wireless industrial barcode scanners are mainly used where it is necessary to move around the company to scan barcodes of goods or to work outside.

Power supply type

• Wired models of industrial barcode readers are powered by a computer - connected to them via an interface cable.
• Wireless models are battery powered. The battery life of this type of equipment depends on the capacity of the battery. If the barcode scanner is used intensively. The model must have a more powerful battery.

Use

The convenient use of the industrial barcode scanner is determined by the following options:

• Control panel - some models have a display and buttons for full control of the scanning device - are located on the upper (front) side of the case. The employee can receive tasks, view them immediately, scan barcodes and see the characteristics of the goods on the display. This type of barcode scanners are the perfect solution for businesses in the field of services and catering, warehouses and ordering places .
• Feedback - LED indicators are a universal way to inform the user about the successful implementation of operations. If it is not convenient to visually control the reader, an audible alarm will help. For work in noisy environments, models with a vibrating signal are preferable.

The choice and price of industrial barcode scanners also depends on the standard set and the number of accessories included in it. The more accessories in the set, the higher the price will be, at the expense of quality and convenience.

If you need advice on choosing industrial barcode scanners , do not hesitate to contact us. The specialists from the Alpha Partner team will take into account your needs, requirements and budget and will be able to offer you the best offer.

Alpha Partner Ltd. offers sustainable and reliable industrial barcode readers from Zebra Technologies, Datalogic and Honeywell.