Intermec Introduces Base Station for Warehouse Management

Logistics Insight Asia - New Products, 27/11/2009

Intermec has announced the launch of the SD61, a multiport wireless base station that provides a secure connection (ISCP protocol) between multiple Intermec industrial scanners - including the SF51 and SR61B, and the host device.

The base station allows up to seven Bluetooth-equipped scanners to operate in the same work area, connected wirelessly to the same mobile cart solution, PC or Intermec printer. By reducing the number of hosts, it delivers a quick Return on Investment (ROI) and a less cluttered work environment.
The communication between the base station and associated scanners is bi-directional, ensuring that data transfers are secure and validated. Additionally, the Bluetooth Class 1 radio allows any SD61 user to work within a radius of up to 100m (328ft) from the base in open air. Users that go out of range from the base station are informed visually - by Intermec's Ready-to-Work light - and by audio messages provided by the SF51 or SR61 scanners. Once users re-enter range they automatically re-connect to the system.

The first-time configuration process with the base station is simplified by reading barcodes that accompany the base station or on-line through EasySet configuration software. It is designed with harsh environments - like warehouse and industrial production sites - in mind, and can withstand up to 26 drops to concrete from four feet.

Intermec, www.intermec.com