Industrial scanners

Once you've determined what you need scanned, it's time to do a thorough assessment of your physical environment. What is the temperature? Is it a humid loading dock in Florida or a refrigeration unit in a meatpacking plant? Will there be extreme temperature changes that can cause condensation to leak into the unit and interfere with operation?

You also need to consider the cleanliness of the scanning environment. Will you be operating in a tidy clothing store or a dusty warehouse? Finally, what is the likelihood of abuse to the device? Are there forklifts in the area that could run over a dropped scanner or other obstacles such as drawers or equipment that can cut cables?

Scanners are generally classified into two categories-retail and industrial. Retail scanners are designed for environments that are clean, temperature controlled and well lit. Industrial scanners are made to withstand harsher environments. They are typically sealed against wind, dust and rain, can withstand multiple drops to concrete and can operate in extreme temperatures. To ensure that your scanner is rugged enough for your environment, make sure it is sealed to the appropriate levels and that the drop and temperature ratings are consistent with your environment.



PowerScan PD8500

The PowerScan 8000 product series is Datalogic Scanning’s premium line of rugged industrial handheld data collection products. The PowerScan PD8500 corded reader offers omnidirectional reading of 1D and 2D codes as well as the capability of multiple code reading in a single read. Its high resolution Mega-Pixel imaging sensor is capable of outstanding performance in industrial applications. It is offered with three optic models: Standard Range PD8530 and High Density PD8530-HD models are for typical bar code reading conditions (for medium and high resolution code respectively) and the Wide Angle PD8530-WA model offers a wider field of view allowing the capture of larger and longer codes as well as a full A4 image capture.

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DS3400

The Motorola (Symbol) DS3400 Series of rugged 1D/2D imager scanners brings high performance data capture to harsh industrial environments. All scanners in this series offer omni-directional scanning and a rugged design sealed to IP65 standards, ensuring reliability in harsh environments.

Using digital imaging technology, this family of scanners quickly and accurately captures 1D and 2D bar codes, images and direct part marks, and is available in a number of models to meet diverse needs:

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LS3408-FZ/LS3408-ER

In the yard, warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing plant or retail store, the Symbol LS3408 series handheld scanners offer best-in-class performance, excellent reliability and user-friendly ergonomics to create a more productive mobile environment.

Industry-leading impact tests ensure reliable performance in spite of the inevitable accidental drops. The device is impervious to dust and water, and its exit window is scratch-resistant and recessed for the highest level of durability. As a result, you avoid unnecessary equipment downtime or expensive equipment replacement costs.

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PowerScan PM8300

The PowerScan™ PM8300 cordless laser scanners are Datalogic Scanning’s premium line of rugged industrial handheld data collection products for linear codes. The PowerScan PM8300 series includes different models able to satisfy all customers’ needs; the PM8300 is the basic cordless model; the PM8300-D intermediate model includes a display and 3-key keypad; and the ultimate PM8300-DK model features a display and a full 16-key keyboard. The PM8300-DK model significantly increases the sophistication of interaction with the host system and opens up new potential uses of the scanner, making it suitable for applications that would normally require a more expensive portable data terminal.

The mobile phone-like keyboard allows for the manual entering of bar codes that are not readable and enables easy management of simple code-quantity applications like inventory, picking, receiving, etc.

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PowerScan PBT 7100

The PowerScan PBT7100 linear imaging bar code reader with Bluetooth wireless technology offers operator freedom from cable entanglement, rugged durability and extremely snappy reading performance all at an affordable price. Datalogic Scanning's innovative and unique optical design of the PowerScan 7100 series of readers combines features that are normally available on different models into a single device: up to 3 mils maximum code resolution; contact to over 3.0 m reading distance on standard paper labels; and wide angle code reading - The result is a versatile, easy to use and intuitive scanner that simplifies any code reading activity.

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LS3578-FZ/LS3578-ER

The Symbol LS3578-FZ cordless scanner provides fuzzy logic technology, enabling you to rapidly and accurately read damaged, dirty and poorly printed one-dimensional (1D) bar codes often found in industrial environments. In the yard, warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing plant or retail store, the Symbol LS3578-FZ offers superior performance and reliability as well as a user-friendly form factor that helps ensure comfortable use over long shifts. Plus, integrated Bluetooth provides reliable and secure wireless data transmission between the scanner and host.

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