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Cordless Barcode Scanner

A cordless barcode scanner typically costs more to purchase than a conventional tethered scanner. However, when one looks at the benefits versus the negatives, paying more can actually be a plus. Broken cables often result in downtime, and the cost of the cable replacement can be substantial. Making matters worse, in heavy-use situations, cables may only last a few months. Thus, the total cost of ownership of a cordless bar code scanner becomes less.

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There are several key things to consider when deciding on which type and brand of cordless barcode scanner to buy. What is the reliability of the radio connection? And does the device have bi-directional communication capabilities at lower protocol levels? Depending on the application, the range required can very from a few meters up to tens of meters.

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Generally speaking, the greater the radio coverage, the better quality device, as it lessens the number of times an operator moves out of radio range, which causes a loss of efficiency as he or she is either stopped from working, or just as bad, has to work offline. Working offline creates drawbacks because of the potential increase in errors.

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Tethers not only cause productivity reductions, but they are can also be major safety risks. Objects can become entangled in the cables, and colleagues can become at risk of tripping over them, causing an accident. That type of situation could easily be avoided with a cordless barcode scanner.