If you have been around scanners for any length of time, you know the difference between daily standard-use scanners in the office/retail vs. the warehouse, manufacturing, and outdoor environments is quite dramatic. This article is about ruggedized/industrial scanners, which are designed with a focus on durability:
Choosing your scanner is about how you will use the scanner, and what features you need will make the decision process easier. You are considering questions such as:
Everyday millions of workers throughout the world use industrial scanners in every conceivable environment. Honeywell's passion for productivity improvements drives our deep knowledge and ensures that we’re focused on the issues that make a real difference to your business. They are discovering new ways to achieve operational efficiency and productivity, while also driving down labor costs.
Honeywell has taken that experience and put it into the Granit™ series of industrial scanners. Built for long-term durability, Honeywell Granit barcode scanners ensure superior durability and reliability, no matter what the environment. From tough applications in harsh locales to high-volume scanning in fast-paced settings, Honeywell industrial scanners optimize critical data collection workflows. And your operators can easily scan pallets from long distances without leaving their forklift, thanks to the same extra long-range imagers used in our mobile computers.
When you are looking to add, upgrade, or replace your ruggedized fleet of industrial scanners, you clearly have a few choices. You have heard the sales pitches, looked at the spec sheets, tested models in workflows, have your personal favorites from past experience, and maybe you even asked for references. How do you make your decision? Where do you place the weight?
The following reflect just a few of the online reviews of the Granit:
Extreme Temperature and Durability Test. During the tests, the reviewers froze the Honeywell Granit devices in a block of ice, threw them around, dropped them from 3 and 6 feet to concrete, and smashed them.
Reviewer Conclusions: “It works and it’s durable. Built like a tank.”
Scanning Test: During the reviews, reviewers tested the Honeywell claims of the Adaptus™ 6.0 imaging technology and its ability to scan standard retail barcodes from 0.015 m to 6.5 m (0.6 in to 21.4 ft), and its extended range on larger barcodes to 100 mil reflective label from 6.1 m (20 ft) away.
Reviewer Conclusions: The scanner claims are confirmed.
Lighting Test. In the light testing, reviewers used the scanner in all lighting environments, including direct sunlight and blocking LEDS.
Reviewer Conclusions: The scanner was able to scan all barcodes.
Drive Over Test. The reviewers placed the scanner on the ground and ran over it several times with a vehicle to test the boundaries of durability that were not written in the specs.
Reviewer Conclusions: Scanner incurred damage, however, Honeywell’s support plan is fully comprehensive, and we were able to send the scanner back and get a replacement.
Honeywell's Granit industrial-grade area imaging scanners were engineered specifically for businesses that highly value device durability and expect high-performance scanning. Built to meet demands beyond those indicated by Ingress Protection ratings alone, these area imagers have been extensively tested in preparation for everyday life in the most extreme environments. In addition to the innovative housing that was custom-built for hazardous and unpredictable surroundings, the offerings also include the same Adaptus 6.0 imaging technology and decoding architecture found in the best-in-class Xenon™ series, delivering exceptional barcode reading.
Honeywell has several different models within the Granit family, and each model comes in a corded or cordless version. The corded versions are less expensive because they have fewer components required in them. Effectively the scanner has a cable that connects it to a host device such as a PC, vehicle-mounted computer on fork truck, or other device. Cordless versions effectively communicate wirelessly with a charge and communication base. Wireless scanners are less encumbering to the worker. They are free to operate without a cord dangling across the work surface.
The family includes:
Let’s take a closer look at the scanners in the Granit family:
Granit 1910i Industrial-Grade Area-Imaging Scanner
The Granit 1910i industrial-grade area-imaging scanner is designed to withstand the varied demands that exist in harsh working environments. Featuring a custom-built housing that redefines the standard for scanner reliability, the IP65-rated Granit 1910i scanner is built to survive 5,000 1 m (3.3 ft) tumbles and 50 drops to concrete from 2 m (6.5 ft), even at -30°C (-22°F). As a result, businesses deploying this industry-leading offering can expect to experience minimal device downtime and a lower overall cost of ownership.
Powered by sixth-generation Honeywell Adaptus imaging technology and its revolutionary decoding architecture, the Granit 1910i scanner provides users with the same exceptional barcode reading performance as the best-in-class Xenon series of area-imaging scanners. From poorly printed and damaged codes to low-density linear codes, the Granit 1910i scanner is built to read virtually all barcodes with ease – supporting maximum operator productivity with its enhanced illumination, crisp laser aiming, and extended depth of field.
Additionally, loud machinery and poor lighting conditions often pose a challenge for operators who rely on scanner feedback as confirmation of “good reads.” The Granit 1910i scanner meets this challenge with bright LEDs, enhanced beeper volume, and vibrating feedback response – ensuring rapid decode feedback and eliminating redundant scanning.
Created specifically for applications in which high-performance scanning is expected and durability is highly valued, the Granit 1910i scanner is the optimal solution for businesses operating in unpredictable conditions.
Granit 1911i Wireless Industrial-Grade Area-Imaging Scanner
The Granit 1911i wireless industrial-grade area-imaging scanner is designed to withstand the varied demands of harsh working environments. Featuring a custom-built housing that redefines the standard for scanner reliability, the IP65-rated Granit 1911i scanner is built to survive 5,000 1 m (3.3 ft) tumbles and 50 drops to concrete from 2 m (6.5 ft), even at -20°C (-4°F). As a result, businesses can expect to experience minimal device downtime and a lower overall cost of ownership.
Powered by Honeywell Adaptus 6.0 imaging technology and its revolutionary decoding architecture, the Granit 1911i scanner provides users with the same exceptional barcode reading performance as the best-in-class Xenon series area-imaging scanners. From poorly printed and damaged codes to low-density linear codes, the Granit 1911i scanner is built to read virtually all barcodes with ease – supporting maximum operator productivity with its enhanced illumination, crisp laser aiming, and extended depth-of-field.
The Granit 1911i scanner also incorporates a Bluetooth® Class 1, v2.1 radio, enabling wireless connectivity and unrestricted movement up to 100 m (300 ft) from the base. Additionally, with the Honeywell Shift-PLUS power management system, users can expect up to 14 hours of battery life, reducing the costs associated with battery backups and replacements. A paging system is also available for added convenience to assist with locating misplaced scanners.
Created specifically for applications in which high-performance scanning is expected and durability is highly valued, the Granit 1911i scanner is the optimal solution for businesses operating in unpredictable conditions.
Granit 1980iIndustrial-Grade Full-Range Area-Imaging Scanner
The Granit 1980i industrial-grade scanner features full-range area-imaging technology capable of reading both 1D and 2D barcodes across a wide range of distances. From poor-quality 2 mil codes scanned at close range, to 100 mil codes hanging from warehouse rafters scanned at ranges of 16 m (52 ft), the 1980i is built to perform. With an unmatched range that provides incredible versatility, Granit enables maximum operator productivity in the harshest environments.
The 1980i is packed with technologies that make it simple to use. An integrated laser pointer aiming system with auto-illumination, omni-directional reading capability, and support for centering take the guesswork out of scanning at extended ranges. Operators of fork trucks equipped with vehicle-mounted mobile computers, such as the Honeywell Thor™ series, will appreciate how the full-range scanning capability of the 1980i allows them to remain seated – and hence more productive – while scanning pallets at extended ranges.
As a member of the Granit family of scanners, the 1980i is built to withstand the varied demands of harsh working environments. Utilizing the Granit housing that has long set the standard for scanner reliability, the 1980i is rated IP65 and is built to survive 5,000 tumbles from 1 m (3.3 ft) and 50 drops to concrete from 2 m (6.5 ft) – even in temperatures as low as -30°C (-22°F).
Granit 1981iWireless Industrial-Grade Full-Range Area-Imaging Scanner
The Granit 1981i wireless industrial-grade scanner features full-range area-imaging technology capable of reading both 1D and 2D barcodes across a wide range of distances. From poor-quality 2 mil codes scanned at close range to 100 mil codes hanging from warehouse rafters scanned at ranges of 16 m (52 ft), the Granit 1981i scanner is built to perform. With an unmatched range and wireless freedom providing incredible versatility, the Granit 1981i scanner enables maximum operator productivity in the harshest environments.
The Granit 1981i scanner is packed with technologies that make it simple to use. An integrated laser pointer aiming system with auto-illumination, omni-directional reading capability, and support for centering take the guesswork out of scanning at extended ranges. Operators of fork trucks equipped with vehicle-mounted mobile computers, such as the Honeywell Thor series, will appreciate how the full-range scanning capability of the Granit 1981i scanner allows them to remain seated – and hence more productive – while scanning pallets at extended ranges. And with Bluetooth® technology, complete freedom of movement up to 100 m (330 ft) away provides additional operator convenience.
As a member of the Granit family of scanners, the Granit 1981i scanner is built to withstand the varied demands of harsh working environments. Incorporating the Granit housing that has long set the standard for scanner reliability, the Granit 1981i scanner is rated IP65 and is built to survive 5,000 tumbles from 1 m (3.3 ft) and 50 drops to concrete from 2 m (6.5 ft) – even in temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). As a result, operations that deploy Granit scanners can expect to experience minimal device downtime and a lower overall cost of ownership.
Honeywell makes barcode scanning easy. That’s why Honeywell barcode readers are plug and play with industry-leading scan performance, making even the most difficult-to-read barcodes look good.
From retail checkout to hospital patient care to warehouse supply chains and manufacturing, Honeywell barcode scanners are purpose-built for the demands of your business.
To learn more about Honeywell scanners, get answers to your questions, and find out if this solution is the right fit for your business, contact an AbeTech Solution Expert today!