Does anyone have any recommendations on brands/models of wireless scan guns for the warehouse? We will be running IFS Cloud.
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Best answer by AlexSharp
If you’re using WaDaCo with IFS Cloud, I’d recommend sticking with rugged enterprise Android handhelds / scan guns rather than generic some of the generic Bluetooth scanners on the market.
The main brands I’d look at are: Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Bluebird, and i.safe MOBILE.
A few practical points:
For a standard warehouse, the strongest options are usually Zebra, Honeywell, or Datalogic because they’re built for high-volume scanning, rugged use, battery swaps, cradles, some with pistol grips, and Wi-Fi roaming in the warehouse.
Bluebird is also worth considering if you want another Android enterprise option, especially where price is a factor.
i.safe MOBILE IS540.1 is more of a specialist choice. It makes sense if your warehouse or stores area is in a hazardous / ATEX environment. I wouldn’t usually put it first on the list for a normal warehouse, but it’s a valid option where intrinsic safety is required.
For WaDaCo, I’d focus less on brand name and more on whether the device meets these basics:
- Supported Android version
- Good browser performance for your IFS Cloud release
- Reliable barcode scanning for your distances / label types
- Strong Wi-Fi roaming in the warehouse
- Battery life and accessory options
- Secondary reader of RFID Tags instead of BarCode Scanning.
So my short answer would be:
- Best mainstream choices: Zebra (TC7 Servies / TC8000)
- Also worth a look: Bluebird
- Best for hazardous areas: i.safe MOBILE IS540.1
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