Socket Mobile CX2868-1342 Series 7 Cordless Scanner

Socket Mobile, Inc. an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, today announced the upcoming availability of the Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7Ci, a low-cost barcode scanner for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The CHS 7Ci expands upon Socket Mobile’s popular CHS Series 7 line of barcode scanners by providing an affordable option for reading 1D barcodes into Apple devices that is also backed by an optional software development kit.

The Socket Mobile 7C Cordless Scanner is the Smallest, lightest and most affordable version:

For light-duty scanning (<100 scans per day) up to 20” (51 cm) away

Scans barcodes printed on labels or displayed on device screens

Recommended for ISBN book scanning for book scouting or library apps

“For sales force automation or field service, most of our customers only need to scan 1D barcodes,” said Lasse Styner Rostock, CEO of nSales, a mobile software developer that has deployed iOS applications with a 2D version of the CHS. “We welcome the new Socket CHS 7Ci as an economical option that will enable more of our customers to optimize their deployment of our iPad applications with high-performance barcode scanning.”

“Apple developers need a barcode scanner that supports two-way communications with iOS devices in order to enable data parsing, binary data, and other advanced features in their applications,” said Mike Gifford, executive vice president at Socket Mobile. “With the new Socket CHS 7Ci barcode scanner and our updated SocketScan 10 Software Development Kit, Apple developers can better target the vast majority of business barcode applications, which only involve 1D barcodes, while also offering a lower cost solution.”

Besides Apple iOS, the CHS 7Ci is also compatible with the Android, BlackBerry and Windows operating systems. Developers who want to customize an iOS application for the CHS 7Ci must use version 10.0.8 or later of the SocketScan 10 SDK.

Socket Mobile CHS Series 7 Hardware Features and Benefits
• Works with Bluetooth enabled PDAs, smartphones,
tablets, notebooks and desktop computers:
- Windows Mobile, 7, Vista, XP
- Apple iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and Mac OS®
- Android OS, BlackBerry OS, QNX
• Class 1 Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR provides secure, longrange
wireless connection up to 330 ft / 100 m
• Battery Friendly® technology enables extensive
battery life on a single charge
• CHS 7P features extra durable exterior casing to
withstand multiple 1.5 m (5 ft) drops to concrete
• Easy to use with automatic reconnections
• LED and beeps indicate good scan, connection,
and power status
• Vibrate mode for good scans, great for noisy environments
where beeps are hard to hear (7P only)
• Allows access to Apple iOS on-screen keyboard
• Supports Bluetooth HID connections for easy setup
with no software installation1
• Supports Bluetooth SPP connections for advanced scanner control2

Socket Mobile Series 7 Cordless Scanner Data Sheet (.pdf 441KB)

Order Online the Socket Mobile CX2868-1342 Series 7 Cordless Hand Scanner (Bluetooth V2.1, CHS 7C V3, 1D Linear, HID, SPP). Kit includes: CHS barcode scanner, AAA rechargeable batteries (2), USB AC charger kit, Lanyard/belt clip with retractable tether, Software