The Difference Between Portable RFID Readers and Hand-held Scanners

The fast, wireless and multi-tag simultaneous data reading characteristics of RFID tags have changed the previous inventory methods. Hand-held scanners can quickly read the RFID tag information in the relevant racks, thereby speeding up the inventory. Both are used for inventory work. What is the difference between a Hand-held Scanner and a handheld PDA?

Electronic tags require specific readers and writers for communication and identification, so as to transmit and modify information. Handheld PDA is a handheld terminal with multiple data collection methods at the same time. Through a single lightweight device, it can provide a product that integrates powerful computing, 4G full network access, fast data collection and information access control functions anytime and anywhere. The RFID function is added to adapt to electronic tags among the many collection functions. In terms of application fields, it is widely used in logistics, retail, warehousing inbound and outbound management, asset inventory management, etc. The body shell can reach a protection level of IP65 or above as needed, and can adapt to harsh industrial environments such as moisture, salt spray, high temperature, etc., and can meet different collection methods.
 

The hand-held scanners are based on the ease of use of the handheld computer and has been developed as an RFID reading and writing device specially used in libraries, archives, retail stores and other places. In terms of data collection function, it only supports RFID identification, and in terms of data transmission, it supports WIFI, Bluetooth and USB communication. Because the environment in which it is used is relatively stable, lightweight materials and a flexible top design are chosen. The handheld counting instrument also supports LCD screen display, which can display the inventory quantity in real time, or make some simple function configurations. Different functions can be realized by selecting the working mode to meet the needs of inventory work. It can also be connected to the inventory truck to facilitate the shelving and real-time return of books for inventory.