Choosing a data collector, the more expensive the better?
Feb 21, 2021
Performance, specifications, price?
There are hundreds of portable data collectors on the global market today, with varying performance, specifications, and prices.
The same 16-bit CPU portable data collector, if the performance, code compatibility is quite, memory, display, scanner and other configurations are similar, in the technical support and service is not much different, then for most users have a few thousand dollars on the price of the purchase of why they have to spend tens of thousands of dollars it.
Selecting a data collector is like selecting a cell phone or computer, understanding your needs before corresponding to the purchase, and what is suitable for you to use is the best.
The type of procurement varies according to the situation of the user
If the user in a relatively large, three-dimensional warehouse applications portable data collector, due to some of the items stored in a high position, far from the operator, we should choose the scanning depth of field, reading distance and the first reading rate of the collector is high. For small and medium-sized warehouse users, the requirements in this area are not very high, you can choose some features, easy to operate the collector. For users to buy portable data collector, the most important point is to choose “enough”, that is, to buy for their own needs, rather than blindly buy expensive, very strong collection system.
Decode range is an important indicator for purchasing a data collector
Each user has its own barcode code system range, most portable data collectors can recognize EAN code, UPC code and so on several or even a dozen different code systems, but there is a big difference. In the application of logistics enterprises, it is also necessary to consider EAN128 code, Sanjiu code, Kudumba code and so on. Therefore, users should take into full consideration the range of codes in their actual applications when purchasing to select the right collector.
The interface capability of the collector is a key consideration
Users in the purchase should first clarify their original system operating environment, interface mode and other circumstances, and then choose to adapt to the operating environment and interface mode of the portable data collector.
Requirements for the first reading rate according to the actual needs of enterprises
The higher the first read rate, the more work time is saved, but accordingly, its price is inevitably higher than other portable data collectors. During the inventory (stocktaking) of items, the bar code symbols can be controlled manually by repeated scanning with a portable data collector.
Therefore, the requirement for the first reading rate is not strict, it is just a measure of work efficiency. However, in the automatic sorting system, the requirement for the first reading rate is very high. Of course, the higher the first read rate of the portable data collector will inevitably lead to an increase in its BER, so the user should choose the collector according to their own actual situation and economic ability to buy the collector to meet the needs of the system, in the first read rate and BER balance between the two.
Purchase price is a key concern
Portable data collector due to its different configurations, different functions, the price will also produce a big difference. Therefore, in the purchase of the collector should pay attention to the performance-price ratio of the product to meet the requirements of the application system and the lower price for the object of purchase, really do “good value for money”.
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