Four reasons to invest in Bluetooth scanners from ECOM Instruments

ECOM Instruments' Ident-Ex 01 Bluetooth barcode scanner, available from PIC

Process Instruments and Components Inc. (PIC) is an established industrial-controls distributor that proudly represents a variety of manufacturers of equipment for hazardous work applications. ECOM Instruments, a member of the Pepperl+Fuchs family, is one of these manufacturers – and it makes the unique Ident-Ex 01 Bluetooth barcode scanner for data capturing.

This innovative barcode scanner is also an intrinsically safe reader and imager for Zone 1/21 and Division 1 work environments.

A unique modular design

The Ident-Ex 01 Bluetooth scanner is an ultra-rugged unit with a wide array of features and advantages. It comes with two megabytes of internal storage, which amounts to more than 600 two-dimensional QR barcodes, or more than 5,000 RFID tags.

PIC recommends no less than four great reasons to invest in this ECOM Bluetooth scanner:

1. Versatility. The Ident-Ex 01 has a one-of-a-kind modular design that users can configure specifically to their individual requirements by choosing between a variety of head modules. These modules can easily be easily replaced in the event that the application requirements change. This instrument can be used as a barcode scanner, reader, and imager, and it is capable of both online and offline scanning; users can also pair it with any other Bluetooth device.
2. Reliability. This instrument is perfect for intensive scanning and can perform more than 10,000 scans and 12 hours of operation with only one battery charge, due to its dependable Li-ion rechargeable battery.
3. User-friendliness. A lightweight device, the Ident-Ex 01 weighs between 425 and 560 grams, depending on the head module that the user has selected. As a result, the scanner is easy to use with just one hand.
4. Safety. The Ident-Ex 01 has been certified according to ATEX, IECEx, NEC, and CEC safety standards. Among these are: 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 Div 1 Groups A, B, C, D T4; Class II Div 1 Groups E, F, G; and many more.

For more information, contact PIC.

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