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DENSO: Lightweight hand-held barcode terminals

DENSO ADC, the Americas sales arm of DENSO Wave Inc., has announced new BHT-1500 Series hand-held barcode terminals; the compact, lightweight devices weigh only 4.5 oz., yet offer high-performance scanning and a drop-resistant design, backed by a three-year warranty.

Lightweight hand-held barcode terminals
Lightweight hand-held barcode terminals

The terminals’ full suite of preinstalled software makes them ready for instant, out-of-the-box data collection. A contoured handle and ergonomic keyboard allow convenient one-hand operation, reducing fatigue and increasing efficiency. A large, 2 in. color screen facilitates clear viewing of data, cutting down on operator errors. Communications capabilities include USB, for direct connection to a PC, and IrDA, for wireless cloning of devices. Optional device cradles allow communication via Ethernet, USB or RS-232C.

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