Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) 9P

In February, Socket released version 3 of its popular hands-free barcode scanner. Improvements include:

• IP54 compliance for use in rugged environments.

• A washable wrist strap for hygienic use by multiple workers.

• Tangle-free, adjustable and removable coiled cable to comfortably accommodate different forearm sizes.

• Improved Socket ActivePairing™ functionality so users can easily pair the CRS with any compatible Bluetooth enabled computer. Now there is a "Permanent Pair" option which makes the scanner automatically connect to the computer whenever it is turned on.

• Hardware design conforms to extreme safety measures providing safe operating conditions.

• Wrist strap with plastic "snap in" holder for the wrist module.

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Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7

In February, the company released version 2 of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7. Improvements include:

• ActivePairing support for both Windows Mobile and Windows XP/Vista.

• Improved ActivePairing features, including the Permanent Pair option, which makes the CHS automatically connect to the computer after it is turned on.

• Trigger lockout feature lets you configure how long the CHS will wait for scanned barcode data to reach the computer before the CHS can scan another barcode.

• Longer battery life.

• New beep and LED patterns to match the CRS.

• Bluetooth Device Address printed on a label inside the CHS.

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Socket also introduced antimicrobial versions of the CHS, designed for healthcare. For more information, click here.