Which Bar Code Or RFID Scanning Hardware Should I Use?

All hardware options are available through TIG International, ask for a bundled quote for your Asset Tracking Tool solution and enjoy the price savings.

	Unitech PA600 The PA600 is designed for users who need a compact and rugged PDA for data collection and real-time transactions.  The PA600 incorporates a Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA computer, bar code scanner and 2 wireless modules in a light weight unit under 300g!  To reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), the PA600 is sealed to meet IP54 standards and designed for multiple drop tests to prevent operational downtime and minimise maintenance costs.
	Unitech PA500 The PA500 design concept is generated from a consumer enhanced Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) form factor with outstanding performance to operate enterprise level applications.  The PA500 is equipped with a touch screen, function keys and a bar code scanner for date collection and built in WLAN capability for data transactions to the host system.  The rugged design of the PA500 provides protection to the terminal to minimise operation downtime and to minimise device maintenance costs.
	Other Windows PDAs Many other Windows Mobile (5.0 and above), and Windows CE (5.0 and above) are suitable for Asset Tracking.  If an integrated bar code reader is unavailable, a Grabba bar code reading attachment may be available.  Please let us know if you have a device in mind that is not yet recommended on this site.

	Janam XP30 The Janam XP30 is the world's first fully-featured rugged mobile computer that scans barcodes and runs the latest version of the Palm OS. A brilliant, colour, quarter-VGA display and blazing Freescale™ architecture make the XP30 a best-of-breed, rugged, barcode-scanning, mobile computer.
	Other Palm PDAs Many Palm PDAs are also suitable for Asset Tracking when combined with a Grabba bar code reading attachment.    View a Grabba brochure.

	Unitech RH767 (UHF or HF) Unitech's RH767 Ultra High Frequency (UHF) hand held terminal is a rugged dual technology multi-tag UHF Radio frequency ID (RFID) and bar code reader. It can read both EPC Generation 1 (Gen1) and Generation 2 (Gen2) RFID tags. Unitech's RH767 High Frequency (HF) hand held terminal is a rugged dual technology multi-tag HF Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and bar code reader. It can read ISO 15693, ISO 14443A and ISO 14443B RFID tags and comes embeded RFID middleware and Windows CE5.0 for easy integration.
	Motorola Symbol MC9000-G RFID (UHF) The Symbol MC9000-G RFID provides a rugged, PDA based platform for Asset Tracking with an integrated bar code reader and RFID reader/writer.  Suitable for heavy office and industrial use, it has a rechargeable battery and can store data for up to 64,000 assets (approximately) while providing simultaneous bar code and RFID reading capabilities.  Available with USB or Ethernet cradles and wireless technology.  View a MC9000-G RFID brochure.
	Unitech PA600 (HF) The PA600 is designed for users who need a compact and rugged PDA for data collection and real-time transactions.  The PA600 incorporates a Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA computer, bar code scanner and 2 wireless modules in a light weight unit under 300g!  To reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), the PA600 is sealed to meet IP54 standards and designed for multiple drop tests to prevent operational downtime and minimise maintenance costs. PA600 has Win 5.0, RFID Bar Code Scanner, Bluetooth, WiFi and HF (13.56 Mhz) RFID.

Many PDA devices also support wireless communications using Wi-Fi (802.11b or 802.11g) or GPRS standards.  This technology provides a fast and often easier method for communicating Asset Tracking information.  GPRS wireless support enables remote devices in the field to communicate, wherever there is Mobile Telephone coverage.', For more bar code scanning and RFID hardware as well as Asset Labels and Asset Label printing options, please visit www.tigint.com/hardware.