Low-Cost, High-Performance Imaging Technology from Datalogic

Post image for Low-Cost, High-Performance Imaging Technology from Datalogic In early 2012, Datalogic released a low-cost imaging scanner in limited markets called the Quickscan Lite. After deploying hundreds of thousands of these units in those markets, in September 2013, they made these units available to the US market. The QW2100 imaging scanner is the perfect low-cost solution for your 1D imaging needs. Whether it’s retail, document/invoice processing, bank/finance environments, or other light-duty scanning, the QW2100 is great! Some of the highlights: Lightweight and ergonomic Quick reading capability USB and RS232 options Datalogic patented ‘Green-Spot’ technology IP42 rating 3-year factory warranty

Consumer vs. Rugged Devices: The Great Debate

If you are like me, you are trying to keep up with mobility trends and the impact of consumer devices in our space. I came across a solid piece from the Mobile® Enterprise editorial staff regarding consumer vs. rugged devices with regard to field force automation recently, and I think it makes a lot of sense.

Many think that consumer-grade devices are well suited for field service, but they don’t consider every day wear and tear that will cause premature device replacement. End users need to consider the total cost of ownership when considering consumer-grade devices – not just the initial purchase price.

It is important to consider the following when comparing consumer vs. rugged devices:

• Environment – will it be too hot, too humid?
• Peripherals – will there be additional costs for peripherals for key functions such as card swiping?
• What is the failure rate or need for 3^rd-party assistance? Or, what is the potential of downtime and loss of productivity? How will the issue affect the bottom line?

Consumer devices aren’t necessarily the right way to go when automating the field force.

Using Datalogic Mobility to Develop Remote Inventory Management in Healthcare

When most people think of ADC in healthcare environments they think Barcoding at the Point of Care (BPOC). Well yes, that is a major application in that vertical, but inventory management is huge in healthcare as well. Consider the tools that are floating around a hospital/doctor’s office/medical facility. If these items are not tracked appropriately that could be a huge area of lost dollars.

Datalogic recently worked with a company called Angioscore inc, which manufactures a balloon catheter used in treating arterial disease. Because Angioscore must track inventory and keep records of when their devices are used to get paid, it’s very important for them to stay on top of what is happening with them.

Check out this video with some more information on the implementation and uses of the Memor mobile computer in inventory management in the healthcare vertical.

Motorola RS507 Hands-Free Imager – Setting up HID Bluetooth

Originally the RS507 scanner was designed to work with and complement Motorola’s range of rugged mobile computers.   After the initial product launch, support for Bluetooth HID mode was added.  This allows the RS507 to be connected to a wide range of devices, including PCs.

You will need the following:

Firmware v004-R00.  HID Bluetooth support was added in firmware v004-R00.  The RS507 will need this version or greater. Details can be found here:  v004-R00

RS507 Product Reference guide (PRG) – Make sure it is rev. B or higher:Product Reference Guide

How to change to HID mode

1. Perform Clean Boot to the RS507:
   • Remove the battery from the RS507.
   • Press and hold the Restore key.
   • Install the battery onto the RS507.
   • Keep holding the Restore key pressed for about five seconds until a chirp is heard and the Scan LEDs flash green.
2. Scan the HID bar code
   • If you have trouble scanning this barcode it can be found on Page 7-3 of the PRG.
3. Perform a Cold Boot by removing and re-installing the battery onto the RS507. The RS507 starts to operate and is discoverable as a keyboard.

Default PIN code is 12345 if needed

Details on pairing and connecting with a Window 7 or XP PC can be found starting on page 7-4 of the PRG.

In testing, it was found that in some cases the North American Standard Keyboard barcode also needed to be scanned for the data to transmit correctly.   It can be found on page 7-11 of the PRG.

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Motorola Solutions Introduces New Rugged Handheld and Vehicle-Mounted Mobile Computers For Extremely Cold Environments

The Omnii XT15f rugged handheld computer, and the VH10 and VH10f vehicle-mounted mobile computers designed specifically for operation in extreme environments.

Freezers and the end-to-end cold chain present some of the most extreme and unforgiving environments for computing hardware. The Omnii XT15f rugged handheld computer, and the VH10 and VH10f vehicle-mounted mobile computers are designed specifically for operation in the freezer and heavy condensation applications. Together these new offerings provide maximum productivity and flawless fulfillment in the most challenging customer environments including the busiest warehouses and coldest supply chains.

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