subject: Top Portable Barcode Scanner [print this page] Are you looking for barcode scanners? You might have found several barcode scanners online but most of the commonly posted barcode scanners probably are those that are using USB connection. But did you know that you can scan barcodes while roaming?
Why do we need a portable barcode scanner in our business instead of the wired barcode scanners? Portable barcode scanner's main goal is to make it more convenient and easily carried in every corner of a big storage room or in a large building. People who uses portable barcode scanners may scan even if it is not directly connected to a computer.
Portable barcode scanners utilize wireless connectivity to make connections from a remote are possible. Two wireless connectivities used are bluetooth connectivity and WiFi connectivity. The most popular wireless connectivity for barcode scanners is so far the bluetooth connectivity. WiFi connectivity is in the works or is still currently being improved os has only be used by a few large establishments.
The bluetooth connectivity has been used in various ways most commonly in our phones. We used it to transfer files from one phone to another freely. It does have limit range though unlike wireless connectivity which has a wider range of connection. A bluetooth barcode scanner can connect to up to ten meters while WiFi capable barcode scanners can connect of up to 100 meters.
A WiFi enabled barcode scanners can connect of up to a hundred meters. They used 802.11 b or g. These technology can immediately send a scanned information to a computer server and saved there. This is what they call remote scanning.
As expected, just like other devices which utilizes WiFi, a WiFi barcode scanner can also be interrupted by EMI coming from certain EMI devices however DECT technology was invented to avoid these interferences.
When buying a portable barcode scanner, make sure that it is lightweight so that it will be easy to transport. Most of all, it should have a good battery life so that it can be used for hours without after having it fully charged. On the other hand, you may buy portable barcode scanners that can switch from wireless to wired connection via USB connection to have other other options.
