Multi-purpose hand-held scanners

The IT 1960 hand-held scanner series from Leuze sets new standards with supercap technology, a generous reading field, optimised illumination, high resolution as well as wired and wireless models

With supercap, battery-free charging technology the devices are lighter easier to handle and the reading processes has been optimized meaning devices now scan up to 20% faster and the contrast tolerance for faint codes is 15% higher. Scanning is also made easier by the integrated green LED aimer with target point and the wide-area white light illumination. Supercaps can be used for tens of thousands of charging cycles. Supercaps (supercapacitors) offer extremely short charging times and are around three to four times more durable than non-rechargeable batteries and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

Easy to tell apart: Battery-powered devices are charged via a contact (left), while supercap devices are charged inductively (without contact, right)

A supercap stores energy by holding electrical charges in a special double layer, allowing it to release the energy when needed. The wireless supercap devices in the IT 1960 series weigh just 220 grams with no batteries required. The lightweight multi-purpose hand-held scanners are ideal for single scans: Scan, plug into the charging station, and after a few seconds the hand-held scanner is ready for use again. Another advantage is their long service life. Supercaps can be used for tens of thousands of charging cycles. They are around three to four times more durable than non-rechargeable batteries and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

Easy to tell apart: Battery-powered devices are charged via a contact (left), while supercap devices are charged inductively (without contact, right)

For maximum flexibility, Leuze also offers multi-purpose hand-held scanners with battery or cable (three or five meters long) in the IT 1960 series. These are ideal for performing numerous scanning processes in a short period of time. The practical base station for the wireless devices with battery or supercap can be attached either to the wall or to the table. For even more convenient use, Leuze has optimized the scanner’s housing ergonomics. Scanning is also made easier by the integrated green LED aimer with target point and the wide-area white light illumination.

Leuze has developed a new combined table-and-wall mount for wireless devices with battery or supercap. This base station can be flexibly mounted either on a wall or table

Data via radio or cable

The hand-held scanners in the IT 1960 series are particularly suitable for reading bar codes in clean, dry environments and at room temperatures between 0°C and 50°C. They comply with protection class IP52 or IP41 depending on the model. The reading range is up to 728 millimetres. This allows scanning processes to be carried out from a medium distance, for example when scanning larger goods or groups of goods. Users benefit from the series’ wide range of interfaces: From PS/2 to USB and RS232 to Bluetooth, there are many connection options to choose from. The multi-purpose hand-held scanners can be easily configured using parameter codes or the accompanying software.