A barcode scanner is a device that captures the data from the barcode and transmits it into a computer. These are available in various types depending on the application like hand held, on-counter, 2D imager, fixed mount, cordless and memory scanners.

Designed to maximize productivity, barcode scanners are used in a variety of areas from point of sale to inventory management.

Before choosing a scanner, several factors should be considered like the frequency of scans, the distance from which scanning will be performed, how it will be connected, and whether or not the scanning process needs to be conducted on a real time basis.

Depending on your needs, we have the following range available for you to choose from:

Hand Held Scanners:

Hand held scanners are typically connected to the keyboard or USB port of the computer and they decode the data from the bar code and send it to the PC. These are plug and play. Hand held scanners can be non-contact or near-contact scanners, which generally use a beam of focused light to read the bar code. The most common form of non-contact scanner uses a laser beam while a near-contact scanner utilizes a CCD device. Types of Hand held Scanners offered are:

•  CCD Touch Barcode Scanner

•  CCD Long Range Barcode Scanner

•  Laser Barcode Scanner

On counter scanners are hand free scanners having ‘omni-directional' scanning capability and can capture data from any orientation. These scanners are designed to be placed or mounted on the counter top. They possess the capability to detect the presence of nearby objects, turn on automatically and read the barcode. Similar to hand held scanners, these scanners are connected to either keyboard or USB port of your PC and enable the barcode reading into your POS application directly.

•  Omni Counter Top Laser Scanner

•  Omni Counter Mounted Laser Scanner

2-D scanners are designed to scan 2D barcode types such as Datamatrix, PDF417, QR Code, MaxICode etc. in addition to some linear barcodes. They use special in-built decoding software which makes it possible to capture barcode data from a digital image.

•  Hand Held 2-D Barcode Scanner (PDF417)

•  Hand Held 2-D Barcode Scanner (All Symbologies)

Fixed Mount scanners

Fixed Mount scanners are intended for industrial applications. They can be attached to a wall, counter or assembly line and are not operated directly by the user. Fixed-mount scanners use moving-beam laser or CCD technology. Although these laser scanners are widely used at grocery checkouts, they are now also used in manufacturing applications, warehousing and distribution and shipping applications. Very small fixed-mount scanners are used in laboratory and process control applications. For high-speed sorting applications the fixed-mount vision-based scanners are preferred. Overhead or side-mounted laser scanners are used across all industries.

•  Fixed Mount Laser Barcode Scanner

•  Fixed Mount CCD Barcode Scanner

Cordless scanners

Cordless scanners are wire less scanners that allow user the flexibility to go where the data need to be captured, making the most difficult jobs faster, efficient and easier. Since there is no cable there is no restraint on the user‘s movement. These are ideal for data management in the retail environment.

•  Wireless Laser Barcode Scanner

Portable Data Terminal (PDT)

A Portable Data Terminal, or a PDT is an electronic device that is used to enter or retrieve data via wireless transmission (WLAN or WWAN). They also serve as Barcode Readers. PDT's are used in large stores, warehouses, hospitals, or in the fields to access a database from a remote location. This is a very efficient method for stock taking and inventory management. The used can just collect the data by scanning the barcodes and transfer the same to the PC or Database.

•  PDT with Key Pad

•  PDT without Key Pad