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Data collection terminals: how to choose and use in your business

  • 23.03.2023
Data collection terminals: how to choose and use in your business

Data collection terminals (TSD) – these are powerful tools that greatly facilitate the management and control processes at enterprises in various industries. In this article, we'll take a look at the different types of RTDs, their features and benefits, and provide guidance on choosing the right equipment for your business.

Types of data collection terminals

TSD can be classified according to various parameters. Here are the main types of terminals:

  1. By connection type: wired and wireless.
  2. By scanner type: laser, imager (2D), and linear (1D).
  3. By operating system: Windows, Android, Linux and proprietary OS.

Functional features of data collection terminals

Each type of TSD has its own characteristics and advantages:

  1. Wired RTDs are reliable and stable, but limited by cable length.
  2. Wireless RTDs provide greater portability and ease of use, but require regular battery charging.
  3. Laser scanners provide fast and accurate reading of 1D codes, but do not work with 2D codes.
  4. Imaging scanners can read both 1D and 2D codes, but may be less accurate if the code print quality is poor.
  5. TSDs on different operating systems offer different options for customization and integration with existing software systems.

Industry solutions based on data collection terminals

TSD are actively used in the following industries:

  • Retail: shelf management, inventory, price control.
  • Warehouse management: inventory control, optimization of goods movement processes, control of expiration dates.
  • Production: control of production processes, accounting for finished products

How to choose the right data collection terminal for your business

When choosing a TSD, it is recommended to consider the following factors:

  1. Communication Type: Decide if you need mobility and wireless or if you can get away with wired.
  2. Scanner Type: Consider Laser Scanners for 1D Codes or Imaging Scanners for advanced 1D and 2D Code Reading.
  3. Operating System: Select an TSD based on compatibility with your existing infrastructure and customization and integration needs.
  4. Ruggedness and protection: consider the operating conditions (e.g. dust, moisture, shock) and select an RTD with the appropriate level of protection (IP rating).
  5. Budget: Evaluate your budget and choose a TSD that suits your budget