Keyence Launches Durable Handheld Computer for Barcode Scanning, Traceability
Keyence Corporation of America has launched the BT-A800, a durable, Android-powered, handheld mobile computer designed for barcode scanning and inventory and traceability applications, including in food and beverage manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.
The BT-A800 can scan barcodes at distances ranging from 1 inch to 150 feet using close-, mid-, and ultra-long-range cameras. An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered reading system, trained on more than 100,000 images, is designed to recognize dirty, faded, damaged, and low-contrast barcodes. An optional AI optical character recognition (OCR) capability can also read printed and handwritten information such as manufacture dates, lot numbers, expiration dates, and seven-segment displays.
According to Keyence, the device has a 40-hour continuous-scan battery life and a 5.5-inch HD Gorilla Glass display. It is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance and can withstand drops of up to 10 feet onto concrete, or 13 feet when equipped with a protector.
The BT-A800 is intended for inventory management and tracking and traceability throughout receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, inventory counting, and work-in-process tracking. It can also support lot number and expiration date management and integrate barcode data with warehouse management (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and manufacturing execution (MES) systems.
For food operations involving temperature-controlled environments, the device is rated to operate from −4 °F to 122 °F (−20 °C to 50 °C), enabling its use in refrigerated and frozen warehouses.
The BT-A800 is now available in the U.S. and other markets.
Keyence Corporation of America: www.keyence.com
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