Barcode Scanner Sales

Commercial & Industrial Barcode Scanners in South Africa

We can help you find the right barcode scanner to meet the demands of your business. From a entry level retail handheld barcode scanner to a presentation barcode scanner that sits on a counter to a rugged industrial barcode scanner.

We have barcode scanners that read 1D, 2D and QR codes. Full selection of Laser, CCD, Area Imagers, Linear Imagers, Bluetooth, Cordless, USB Barcode Scanners.

All our Barcode Scanners come with a minimum of 12 months warranty unless otherwise stated. Each Barcode Scanner is backed and supported by reputable distributors with nationwide footprints in South Africa. All warranty and out of warranty repairs are done in South Africa.

USB Corded Barcode Scanner

Bluetooth & Wireless 2D Barcode Scanners<

Hands-Free Presentation & Point of Sale Scanners

Mobile Computer Terminals

Indicated Prices and Stock Availability

All published prices are a reference only and include 15% vat unless otherwise specified. Valid quotes are required before any purchase can be made. The displayed prices do not include courier fees or shipping unless indicated otherwise on your quote.
Due to the global shortage on certain electronic components not all the products are currently available. When requesting a quote we will let you know if stock is available.

General Purpose Handheld Barcode Scanner

We have a wide variety of handheld barcode scanners to choose from. From entry level 1D scanners to sophisticated 2D wireless units suited for almost every application. Scanners using different technologies like the entry level AS8050 which uses LED’s to transmit the scanning beam, Laser scanners like the 1250G use a laser diode to transmit a fine scanning line, Linear Imaging scanners like the 1300G use new technology LED’S to achieve a brighter beam to read barcodes at ranges superior to the normal CCD scanners. Area Imaging scanners are used to read 2D barcodes and are essentially a camera which takes a snapshot of the code, decodes it and transmits the data to a terminal.

General purpose handheld barcode scanner are generally available in USB, RS232 (Serial) or Keyboard Wedge interfaces. The displayed barcode scanners  are our most popular selling scanners.

The different types of Barcode Scanner

• Handheld
• Presentation
• Fixed Mount
• In Counter
• Corded and Cordless

Handheld Barcode Scanner

Handheld barcode scanners are the most common type of scanners around. You hold the scanner by gripping its handle, pointing it at the barcode and pressing the trigger.

Some models like the Datalogic QW2120 also come with a “Scan Stand”. This enables you to place the unit in the stand and using it as a hands free scanner by just passing the barcode in the scan field.

Handheld scanners come in corded and cordless models.

Presentation Barcode Scanner

Presentation scanners are designed to be mounted on a desk or checkout point. Items with barcodes are passed in front of the scanners scan field and these are read quickly and effectively.

Presentation scanners are found in the larger supermarkets.

Fixed Mount Barcode Scanner

Fixed mount scanners, similar to presentation scanners, can be mounted on machinery, conveyor systems etc. to read barcodes on boxes or parts as they move through the scan field.

These types usually have no manual triggers but scan continuously or are triggered automatically by some external method.

In Counter Barcode Scanner

As the name suggests – in counter scanners are designed to lie vertically and mounted into check out counters. These are found in the larger supermarkets.

Datalogic’s Magellan 9300i is a popular in counter scanner

Corded and Cordless barcode Scanner

The Corded scanner makes use of a cable to connect the scanner directly to a computer or POS terminal. Corded scanners are available with USB, Keyboard Wedge or Serial (RS232) cables with USB the most common. The scanner gets its power directly from the computer or terminal. When using the serial type a external power supply may be needed.

Cordless barcode scanner makes use of Bluetooth or some other radio frequency to connect to a base station. Bluetooth scanners can also connect directly to a BT enabled tablet or phone etc.

The wireless scanners Base Station, which also serves as a charger, connects to a computer or terminal with a cable. The distance that the scanner can operate away from the base station varies and depends on the model. The distances range from 10 meters to 100 meters.