Pocket scanners - portable scanners by Zebra and Honeywell

Pocket barcode scanners or Companion barcode scanners are portable devices for recognizing and decoding barcodes with subsequent transfer of data in the report program for their processing. Pocket barcode scanners are a type of handheld wireless readers, but they have their own characteristics.

Features of pocket barcode scanners:

• Pocket barcode readers are compact and light, averaging about 100 grams;
• They are ergonomic, most often in a rectangular shape, which differs from barcode scanners with a handle with a scan button.

According to the type of the scanning element, the companion barcode scanners are divided into:

• LED - are characterized by strength and durability, but the scanning distance is not large;
• Linear - they have a longer scanning distance, but are vulnerable to dropping;
• Image barcode scanners - good quality reading of dense and contrasting barcodes with good speed.

Pocket barcode scanners are powered autonomously by batteries . The data transfer in the program is carried out via Bluetooth wireless or Wi-Fi connection.

Some models of handheld barcode scanners have the ability to connect to a wired USB 2.0 interface, which allows you to charge their batteries and transfer the collected data to a computer or tablet, which in function resembles ordinary data collection terminals.

There are versions of companion barcode readers that record the date and time of each scanned barcode, making them very suitable for medicine, pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing and other industries where expiration dates are critical.

This feature almost blurs the line between barcode scanners and data collectors.

Pocket barcode scanners are used in trade, logistics and transport, in warehouses where goods are away from operators, as well as to control access to various public events or in institutions (concerts, exhibitions, cinemas, museums, etc.). ).

Pocket barcode scanners are very popular mainly because they are easy to move and mobile . To use a pocket barcode scanner , all you have to do is bring it closer to the barcode and run the scanner over it.

We at Alpha Partner offer quality pocket barcode scanners for the needs of every business . Our partners are such manufacturers of barcode equipment as Zebra Technologies , Honeywell and other proven market leaders. We offer companion barcode scanners with a scanning module for both linear and two-dimensional barcodes .

If you need advice or consultation on choosing a pocket scanner , do not hesitate to contact us! Our specialists will advise you and help you choose the right pocket barcode scanners according to your requirements, needs and budget.