This section provides an overview for data collectors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 data collector manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A data collector is a compact electronic device that reads and processes barcodes, performing tasks such as data storage and verification.
Commonly used in warehouse inventory management, the KOAMTAC Data Collector (KDC), developed in the early 2000s by KOAMTAC, a U.S.-based company, is considered a pioneering device in this field. Data collectors, similar to barcode readers and handheld terminals with scanning capabilities, differ in their smaller size, lightweight design, and cordless portability, allowing for easy carrying and operation in various work environments.
Other types of data collectors are used in civil engineering and construction for survey data storage and analysis, but these serve different functions and purposes than those used in inventory management.
Data collectors are integral to efficient inventory management in warehouses, enabling quick barcode scanning of products and packages. Transferring this data to a computer facilitates analysis and inventory control. They are also used in manufacturing plants and medical settings for verifying parts and drugs against pre-registered barcodes, reducing the risk of errors in part selection or drug administration.
Data collectors comprise a barcode scanner, memory, a processing unit for data operations, a small LCD display, operational keys, and often a speaker for operational feedback. Some models include a vibration feature for error alerts. They are powered by batteries and offer data transmission options like USB and Bluetooth, with Bluetooth-enabled models capable of real-time data transmission within a communication range.
Regarding size, data collectors vary from smaller models measuring 35mm x 62mm x 15mm and weighing 34g (battery included) to larger models measuring 125mm x 46mm x 31mm and weighing 115g. They are designed to be more compact and lightweight than handheld terminals, focusing on portability and specific functionalities like barcode scanning and data storage rather than complex tasks.
When selecting a data collector, consider its core functionalities: barcode reading and storage, data transmission to PCs, and barcode verification. Storage capacity typically suffices for tens of thousands of entries. For real-time data transfer, models with wireless communication like Bluetooth are recommended.
Battery life, which can vary from a few hours to over twelve hours, should align with the task duration. Additional features like display messages, sound notifications, and vibration alerts for errors enhance usability. Options for hands-free operation, such as attaching to gloves or mounting on fixed stands, cater to specific needs.
Consider specifications like operating environment temperature, impact resistance, barcode types, reading distance, and speed to ensure the data collector meets your requirements.
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SMS Electric Co., Ltd. Zhengzhou is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of electric energy measuring instruments established in 1996 and based in Zhengzhou, Henan, China. The company’s product lineup includes power load management terminals for managing as well as controlling power loads, portable meter test systems for on-site testing of electric meters, and electric energy measuring devices for monitoring or measuring electric energy consumption. It also offers simulation equipment and tools that can simulate various electrical conditions for testing purposes. The company’s products are used by clients in smart grid metering, power grid construction, and electrical manufacturing operations.
Zhejiang Resin Municipal Facility Co. Ltd, established in 1994 and headquartered in Zhejiang, China, is a manufacturer of composite products, particularly SMC manhole covers. The company offers trench covers, chambers, and underground utilities for durability, safety, and high strength. It produces SMC material and utilizes advanced manufacturing processes such as pulping, premixing, and glass fiber reinforcement. Its products include inspection chambers, gully gratings, and rain gratings. With expertise in GRP/FRP composite access covers, it provides solutions for various sectors such as transportation, municipalities, and petroleum industries. The company supplied composite solutions to China National Petroleum Corporation and China Sinopec Group.
TOP Cloud-agri, founded in 2008 and based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China, is a manufacturer and designer of agriculture testing instruments. The company produces products such as weather monitor instruments, food safety instruments, flour and oil testing instruments, and general lab equipment. All the testing instruments made by the company are used in seed breeding, cleaning, storage, and water quality detection. The company holds 14 national invention patents, 20 appearance patents, 57 utility model patents, and 70 software copyrights with ISO 9 0 0 1, ISO 1 4 0 0 1, and ISO 4 5 0 0 1 certificates.
CAHORS is a developer and manufacturer of energy distribution and telecommunication networks established in France in 1910. The company offers products and services for the energy sector, including electrical distribution and automation networks, renewable energy integration, electrical equipment for infrastructure and transport, smart grids, telecom-TV, gas and water meters, and urban equipment. It also offers additional support services such as training, auditing, maintenance, and cybersecurity. The company’s equipment and solutions are ISO-certified and customized for medium- and low-voltage electricity distribution networks, serving both public and private sectors, from transformer substations to residential electricity distribution.
Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd., established in 2008 in Taiwan, is a manufacturer of electronic components and data acquisition devices and a distributor of software and hardware information for barcode printing, scanning, reading, and data collection-related equipment. The company offers over 1,200 products across three main categories that include rugged PDAs, barcode scanners, and RFID readers used by the medical, public institutions, postal services, and military markets, including use by police units. Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. offers customized production as well as full distribution, retail, logistics, and warehousing services.
Wuhan Radarking Electronics Corp., established in 2002 and based in Wuhan, Hubei, China, is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of smart meters and IoT solutions for smart homes. The company’s products include smart water meters for gauging the water consumption of a structure, smart electric meters for measuring electricity consumption, and energy consumption information software solutions for collating long-term analytics of usage patterns. It also offers IoT energy consumption sensors for monitoring energy consumption in smart grids. The company’s products are used in public as well as private infrastructure development, as well as in the construction of smart homes and automated facilities.
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Taiwan | 1 | 50.0% |
China | 1 | 50.0% |
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