ECOM intrinsically safe barcode scanner: versatile and user-friendly

The Ident-Ex 01 Bluetooth scanner by ECOM

Process Instruments and Components Inc. (PIC) collaborates with great manufacturers to bring high-end equipment for hazardous work applications to Canadian businesses. One producer is ECOM Instruments, a member of the Pepperl+Fuchs family. ECOM has designed the Ident-Ex 01 Bluetooth intrinsically safe barcode scanner, a unique tool for data capturing. This innovative device also functions as an intrinsically safe reader and imager for Zone 1/21 and Division 1 work environments.

Many features and advantages

The Ident-Ex 01 Bluetooth intrinsically safe barcode scanner from PIC is a rugged device with many features and advantages. These include two megabytes of internal storage, which equals more than 600 two-dimensional QR barcodes or more than 5,000 RFID tags. The four top reasons to invest in this ECOM device: versatility, reliability, user-friendliness, and safety.

For versatility, the instrument has a unique modular design that can be configured specifically to specific user requirements by selecting from a range of head modules. Users can easily replace these modules if the application requirements change. They can use it as a barcode scanner, reader, and imager, and its abilities include online and offline scanning. It can also be paired with any other Bluetooth device.

Next, this intrinsically safe barcode scanner is very reliable. It is ideal for intensive scanning and can perform more than 10,000 scans and 12 hours of operation with merely one battery charge, with its dependable Li-ion rechargeable battery. This lightweight instrument weights between 435 and 560 grams, depending on the head module that the user has chosen; this makes the scanner very user-friendly, as one can operate it with only one hand.

Finally, the Ident-Ex 01 has been certified according to ATEX, IECEx, NEC, and CEC safety standards. Examples include II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb IP64, II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP 6X, Ex ib IIC T4 Gb IP64, Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP 6X, Class I Division 1 Groups A, B, C, D T4, Class II Division 1 Groups E, F, G, and many more.

With these benefits, the Ident-Ex 01 is an ideal choice.

For more information, contact PIC.

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