Spec Sheet

Decoders PowerWedge 10, PowerWedge 20 & Mini PowerWedge
Combined with data collection technology, bar codes provide
a rapid, accurate and efficient means to collect, process, transmit,
record and manage data in a variety of industries. Retail,
package delivery, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing,
health care and point-of-service applications all benefit from the
use of bar codes. Fast, reliable data collection, reduced labor
costs and improved management decision making are just a few
examples of these benefits.
Bar code systems require three elements: a source of printed
bar codes, a computer system with application software to
process the bar code input and a reader system, consisting of an
input device to scan the bar codes and – if the input device does
not perform internal decoding – a decoder to convert the
symbology to ASCII text. The Percon PowerWedge line of
decoders excels in this application.
PowerWedges are often the least expensive and easiest
decoding systems to implement. The wedges connect directly to
the RS-232 port or the keyboard port. When connected to the
keyboard port, they simulate keyboard input. The application
program does not know the difference and the user can always
type in the information if the bar code is damaged or otherwise
unreadable. All PowerWedges can also operate without a
keyboard.
In order to ensure the most cost-effective choice for your
operation, Percon has designed a line of three PowerWedge
decoders, each with unique capabilities. Together, they provide
the options to meet all of your decoding needs, from basic to
complex. All three combine the quality hallmarks which have
made Percon the leader in the bar code data collection field for
over fifteen years – ease of implementation, flexibility and rugged
durability.
Decoders
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• Small footprint, sleek design
• Normal/autoscan/multiscan/
blinking (Symbol) trigger
modes
• Supports driver’s license
format
• Auto-discriminates and auto-
learns most popular bar code
symbologies
• Supports EAN/ISBN
conversion
• Operates without keyboard
F e a t u r e s
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Application
Software
PowerWedge
Decoder
Input Device