Hi all,
I know there are a million barcode reader threads out there, but I haven't been able to find anything really recent and just wanted to get a few people's opinions on the latest Ethernet/IP barcode readers.
I've used the Sick CLV series before and while they're very capable units, they're quite expensive and way over the top for what I'm doing here. This is just going to be a case of, operator picks up box, waves it in front of barcode scanner, and machine prepares for that box. All I need is that barcode string, sent in over Ethernet/IP.
I've had a look and the Microscan QX830 seems to be a good fit, and Keyence and Cognex also have some good looking units, although I'm not sure exactly what model would suit me best. Anyone got any recent experience with any of these? Primary concern is ease of getting the data into my ControlLogix, and if it can be configured without software (e.g. from a web broswer) then it gets bonus points.
Thanks all!
I know there are a million barcode reader threads out there, but I haven't been able to find anything really recent and just wanted to get a few people's opinions on the latest Ethernet/IP barcode readers.
I've used the Sick CLV series before and while they're very capable units, they're quite expensive and way over the top for what I'm doing here. This is just going to be a case of, operator picks up box, waves it in front of barcode scanner, and machine prepares for that box. All I need is that barcode string, sent in over Ethernet/IP.
I've had a look and the Microscan QX830 seems to be a good fit, and Keyence and Cognex also have some good looking units, although I'm not sure exactly what model would suit me best. Anyone got any recent experience with any of these? Primary concern is ease of getting the data into my ControlLogix, and if it can be configured without software (e.g. from a web broswer) then it gets bonus points.
Thanks all!