U-CON / Typical Applications / Barcode Scanners

For years Barcode scanners have been integrated into automation and manufacturing systems to make data collection easier, faster, more accurate, more reliable, and more efficient. Manufacturers and their supply chain need to continually streamline operations, reduce labor costs, and improve traceability. Most Bar code scanners and devices for use in automation include support for RS485 and or TCP/IP based communications. Unfortunately, most of the connectivity solutions available are often customized or lack the full functionality required for automation applications. Engineers have been using Kepware's U-CON driver solution since 2001 to connect barcode scanners into a wide variety of automation and data collection systems. U-CON supports serial and Ethernet connections, is scalable, and connects easily to automation systems via OPC, DDE, ODBC as well as native interfaces.

You can Connect via RS232 to a barcode scanner!
Using U-CON with an Zebex bar code scanner

U-CON Zebex Barcode download includes:
Basic Instructions, RS232 Protocol Instructions, U-CON Project File, User Manual, Datasheet


U-CON Typical Applications
Analysis Equipment

Andon Boards & Digital Displays

Barcode Scanners

Blenders / Feeders

Coding / Marking / Printing

GPS & Navigation

Input / Output (IO) data

RFID Readers

Sensors & Instruments

Vision Systems

Weigh Scales


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Benefits of using U-CON for Barcode device connectivity:
  1. Cost-effective: better than custom code, toolkits, or proprietary integration.
  2. Leverages Proven Technologies: U-CON "plugs in" to Kepware's OPC/DDE server architecture.
  3. Seamlessly Connectivity: to the vast majority of HMI, Historian, SCADA, ERP, MES, and control systems in the automation market.
  4. Consistent & Maintainable: additional drivers are available for common protocols for Allen-Bradley, GE, Modbus, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Yokogawa and more.
  5. Powerful: one license includes Serial and TCP/IP connections.
  6. Scalability: No device or tag/point limits with complete licenses.
  7. Complete: License includes support and full documentation.
U-CON data acquisition software is an OPC and driver solution for a wide variety of barcode scanners and devices with RS485 and TCP/IP communication capabilities. Add real-time and reliable barcode driver connectivity to your automation solution, download U-CON today!

Additional Resources:

Steps to Success, Whitepaper: Serial & Ethernet Data Collection,
User Manual, Product Tutorials, Brochure, Data sheet,
HMI & client connectivity guides