I hope this is a question to ask here but I have a client who is looking to go to a barcode labeling system. My questions are:
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2.What type of access points are need (if at all)?
I’ve looked at the Zebra brand scanners, but the seem to need a dock versus an access point.
Any information would be appreciated.
We are using Datalogic Wireless handhelds Skorpio X3. We also have USB connected scanners from Unitech.
Both have been running rather well, the Unitech is a bit touchy…
A lot depends on what the client wants to do, how their factory/office is laid out, and do they have computer in place already. Do they have a current physical workflow as well as business processes.
Is this for inventory internally or for tracking packages going out the door?
EDIT: Forgot to mention we are also using Cisco AP in out factory/warehouse. These are on another VLAN separate from or main network.
We use a couple of Motorola MC refurb units with Windows Mobile 6 OS. Gun-type handhelds. They support a/b/g. You shouldn’t need any special AP’s. As long as you can connect wireless-G then you should be good to go with just about any wifi system. Refurbs run around 900US with the cradle.
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What would be best would be to ask your barcoding software provider which scanners they recommend and/or support.
Okay, you’ll need to sort out what the client is after before you go to much further down the road on this.
There are scanners that act as keyboards, these are used with terminals to input data into the system. These are usb, bluetooth, etc, rarely wifi.
Then here are portable terminals from companies like Wasp, Motorola/Symbol, Honneywell, DataLogic, etc. These are complete mobile PC’s that have built in barcode scanner. They either have a dedicated app, telent/SSH link, or web app that allows them to send data to the central application.
Contacting the vendor for their supported product list might not be bad Idea and save you some pain and suffering.
Also confirm what type of barcode you are working with, not all scanners can scan all barcodes, particularly 2D barcodes.
If you’re scanning barcodes to a PC, here’s what we do:
I was running Metrologic Voyager MS units bought second hand from ebay with new batteries. They can be quite fickle in a factory environment and end up scanning intermittently and being junked when they get too annoying.
We then moved to the Metrologic LS, but even with new batteries some of these had an effective range of 18 inches, so they have gone now too.
They new favourite is the cheap as chips Esky CT007 2.4g wireless scanners that I’m getting new from Amazon. They may not have fancy docking cradles, but their range is greater than the previous units, and they pick up really crappy bar codes that had the Voyagers running for cover.
All of the above is a USB connection of either a base units or ‘wifi style’ mini dongle, emulating a keyboard.
Are you scanning to a computer or do you need self-contained units? We use Zebra (formerly Psion, Motorola, and someone else) Workabout Pro 4s for our mobile computers. All are connected to our abg/ac Aruba APs. The newer WAP4 models support 802.11ac We also use Datalogic Powerscan BTs to scan to touchscreen computers via bluetooth. The WAP4s run around $/unit. The BTs are about $700 per unit but pair up to extremely expensive touchscreen computers.
The BTs hold up very good in my environment which includes 100% humidity and bleach at the best of times. They’ve survived trips through augers.
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