The Worth Data 5000 Series TriCoder is our powerful yet easy-to-use portable, hand held data collection bar code scanner. These batch data collectors store scanned or keyed data in memory for later uploading to a computer via USB or RS-232 serial.  Uploaded data can be a new inventory count, and can update Excel® spreadsheets or accounting programs easily. The TriCoder offer unmatched features and performance all in a rugged ergonomic housing. The 5000 Series TriCoders maintain complete program compatibility with any older generations of Worth Data TriCoders¹. Some of the industry leading features on the 5000 series TriCoders include:

• 15 Line Color TFT LCD Display
• Very Small & Lightweight
• Ergonomic Rugged Housing
• Built in Li-Ion Battery
• Shock Mounted LCD & PCB
• Splash & Dust Resistant
• LT5000 Model with Gun Handle

Worth Data has been the leader in small size, batch data collection terminals for over 20 years, and this is the forth generation of the TriCoder product line offering improvements in both ergonomics and function - all for the same price as the older 54 series. Our engineers worked long and hard to create a superior product - It is truly unmatched by any other product on the market

There are 2 configurations of the TriCoder: First, the LT5000 which has a high speed bar code laser scanner integrated right into the top of the unit and also has a gun style handle with a trigger for comfortable one handed scanning. The LT5000 model with a USB cable is only $999.00

Second in the lineup is the T5000 without a built in laser scanner - this model allows you to attach your choice of separate corded laser guns to the unit.  Our entry level laser gun, the LZ160, along with the T5000 TriCoder and a USB cable is only $684.00.  You can also choose from several other laser scanners including a long range laser that can scan from up to 25ft away from larger bar codes.

As enterprise mobility becomes increasingly important, Worth Data is committed to providing solutions for the small business owner as well as corporate entities. Our solutions are easy to implement getting you connected faster, all at a lower cost!

Pricing & Accessories

• 512K memory
• Customizable Voice Prompts
• USB & Serial Interface Standard
• USB uploads data faster than serial
• Very easy custom programming
  • Two built-in inventory programs
  • 3 User defined programs
  • Downloadable Table for Data Lookup
• Includes our KwikCount/EX Add-In for Excel®
• Scan Automotive VIN Numbers
• Double Duty as Non-portable Bar Code Reader
• Low Cost:
  Model T5000 with LZ160 Laser Scanner - $684.00
  Model LT5000 with Laser Scanner & Handle - $999.00
  
• Small Size: 5.9" Length x 3.7" Width x 1.1" Depth
• Very Light Weight: 11oz (Model LT5000 with Battery & Gun Handle)
• Tested to withstand multiple 5 ft drops to concrete
• Long Battery Life 75,000 Laser Scans
• Fast 2 hour recharge
• 15 Line Color TFT LCD Display QVGA
• Uses NP-120 Industry Standard Li-ion battery (field replaceable)
• 2 Year Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials
• Support for Label Printers & Magstripe reading by Serial I/O Port
• Energy Star® Power Supply Included For Recharging
• Made in the USA

Total Control of TriCoder via USB
The latest innovation in portable data collection is our host-controlled USB interface. You can now upload data, download tables and change the TriCoder setup without touching a key on the TriCoder! Our Integrated Hardware Utilities for Windows® takes care of it all - configuration changes and program downloads are just a click away!

512K Memory
All 512K of memory is available for user data storage; no memory is taken up for programs or voice messages. The 512K memory corresponds to 85,333 individual 6 digit bar codes that can be stored in memory.

Voice Prompting in Addition to the LCD Display
You can pre-record up to 99 custom audible voice messages in addition to the standard displayable prompts on the 15 Line LCD. Your pre-recorded messages play at the times you have specified. The voice messages are clear and easily heard through either the high quality speaker or through an earphone in noisy environments. Voice messages are not required. You can use the traditional display only, or display in conjunction with voice prompts. Voice messages are beneficial in dimly lit or extreme cold areas, can facilitate faster scanning, and can be recorded in any language. This is a Worth Data exclusive and patented feature.

USB Interface
For USB interface, all models of the TriCoder feature built-in USB for quick connection and easy communication using the C22 USB Cable. Data can be uploaded into a file or directly into the application programs as keyboard data. Full speed USB Uploading (using our supplied high-speed USB driver) transfers data 40 times faster than your serial port, and hundreds of times faster than your keyboard! USB offers the best of both worlds - simple keyboard input and lightning-fast data uploads, firmware changes, program uploads/downloads, voice uploads, and table downloads! The Hardware Utilities supports USB uploads and downloads in Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME, & 98SE. In addition the 5000 TriCoders work on both 32bit or 64bit systems.

Serial Uploading
The TriCoder can also be connected to a RS-232 serial port. Data can then be uploaded to any computer with a serial port into a file or directly into the application programs. The Hardware Utilities for Windows is included for uploading of data and programs to the host computer via the Serial port.

Excel Plug-In included Free!
Using the KwikCount/EX™ add-in, you can identify which worksheet columns you wish the TriCoder data to be flowed into. To update existing Excel worksheets, simply designate which field sequence (i.e. the stock number) is the controlling "key" or "lookup" field and then link it to the appropriate column in the worksheet.

No Programming Necessary
You don't need to program the TriCoder if you can use either of the two built-in programs provided. Here's what they do:

• Program 1 records all bar codes read.
• Program 2 records item numbers and quantities (Including playing of Voice Messages).

Easy Programming
The TriCoder comes with its own built-in program generator. You just describe the text and sequence of prompts plus the input data characteristics. The TriCoder then generates a working program. A novice programmer can master TriCoder programming in 10 minutes. Up to 4 programs, (3 user written) can reside within. It's powerful too! Programming features available include:

• Time/Date Stamping
• Voice Prompt Control
• Table Validation
• Table Data Look Up & Display
• Each Program can have 97 steps
• Duplicate Access Checking
• Branching Statements
• Yes/No Logic

Virtual TriCoder
If you use USB or Serial interface, you can create programs for the TriCoder on a Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME or 98SE machine using the Virtual TriCoder in the Hardware Utilities. A TriCoder program can be written, stored and tested on the computer, and then downloaded to the TriCoder. The Hardware Utilities with the Virtual TriCoder is included with all TriCoder's and can be downloaded from our Download Page. Of course programs can easily be written right on the TriCoder unit as usual. Using the Virtual TriCoder is helpful for people who prefer to develop on their desktop, or who have several very complicated programs that they want to test and develop for later downloading to the TriCoder. You can even download and run the Virtual TriCoder to evaluate TriCoder programming before you buy!

Firmware Updates
Update to latest firmware via USB or serial (latest firmware always available for download from web). Take advantage of new features immediately!

Portable Printer Support
The TriCoder supports the easy-to-use portable Zebra® Mobile Printers including the Cameo 2 & QL320 printers shown below - There is also support for the QL320 Plus, QL 220 Plus, and the QL 420 Plus all using our C13 Serial Printer Cable which you can order below.

The Zebra Cameo 2 is a mobile receipt printer with a magstripe scanner built in. It is available from Worth Data at a special price of only $399.00 . This lightweight, ergonomically designed portable printer is excellent choice for POS, point of purchase, hospitality and anywhere a receipt is needed and/or MagStripe input in required.

Using standard TriCoder programming, data collected in the TriCoder can be sent to the printer for receipt printing. These printers greatly increase the functionality of the TriCoder. See below for pricing.

Temperature Monitoring and Recording
The TriCoder can also be used to collect temperature data using our TP51 Temperature Probe. The TP51 Temperature Probe can be used to check internal temperature of foods and liquids, while the TriCoder alerts the operator if the measured temperature is outside the pre-determined safe range. Temperature data can be date and time stamped, giving you precise temperature and time records to upload to your computer. The TP51 is only $199.00 .

Double Duty
The TriCoder can function as a stationary on-line reader also, performing double duty. For example, the retailer can use the TriCoder as a Point of Sale reader (from wall power), or it can be used as a portable to take a physical inventory.

Low Price-No Hidden Costs
A starter system of one T5000 TriCoder with one LZ160 Laser Scanner and a USB cable is just $684.00

The LT5000 TriCoder is $999.00 with a C22 USB Cable - Unlike other manufacturers who have hidden costs, there is nothing else to buy at this low price. This is the Plug and Play price. There is no uploading station or software development package to purchase.

Every TriCoder includes the uploading software, cable of your choice (USB is included in the prices above), manual/documentation, shoulder strap, voice recording tools, and everything necessary to use the TriCoder are included. We do have other optional features and accessories that you can add-on to the TriCoder including a leather carrying case, printer cables, Temperature Probes etc..all available below.

Small but Powerful
Despite its small size and weight - the LT5000 is less than 11 ounces with integrated bar code laser scanner, gun handle and Li-ion battery.

Simple Operation
Each scan and each time you press the Enter key, data is stored in the unit for later uploading to your host software.

Rugged Design Features
The 5000 TriCoders are completely redesigned from the ground up. Our tests show no damage after multiple 5 foot drops to concrete. We have implemented several design features to improve the toughness of the unit including:

• Single Main PCB Design for High Reliability
• 70 Durometer Silicone Rubber Shock Bumper
• Dust & Splash Resistant Design Features
• Built-In I/O Connector Cover
• Long Life Single Power & Data I/O Connector
• Sealed Keypad design to prevent contamination from entering unit
• Special Coated Keys for long life
• Robust .060" Thick, Scratch Resistant Polycarbonate LCD Overlay
• Shock Mounted LCD Module
• Battery Door and/or Handle are Mechanically Screwed Down
• Tough Thick Wall Polycarbonate/ABS Plastic Housing
• Black Color - Reduces Appearance of Dirt & Grime
• Integrated Rugged Strap Eyelet

Improved Ergonomics
The 5000 TriCoder has been designed with the ergonomics of the user in mind. We have added a high visibility 15 Line TFT Color QVGA LCD Display without increasing the overall size of the unit. In addition to the new LCD the keypad layout has been designed to make scanning and keying easier. The small size and weight of the unit along with the curved shape make it very easy to hold and scan for long periods of time.

Our biggest ergonomic change involves the addition of the gun handle on the LT5000 models. The handle makes scanning much easier for long term use and was one of our most requested features. The handle is sold on the unit when you purchase a LT5000.

Bar Code Scanning
The LT5000 TriCoder come with a high speed 1D barcode laser scanner built into the top of the unit. When you press the scan button, or the trigger on the handle, a laser beam scans at 100 times per second to pick up even poorly printed or damaged bar codes easily. The unit can also scan very high density codes with narrow bars as small as 2.5mil .0025" (0.064mm) - equivalent to 23cpi Code 39!

Below is the chart of the typical range of reading on the LT5000 with the Integrated Laser Engine. A 6 mil barcode is considered high density, the 10mil and 14mil are typical general purpose medium density, and the 40 mil and 100 mil are large low density codes.

The T5000 TriCoder is available with your choice of corded Worth Data Laser Scanners. Our entry level laser scanner is the LZ160, which is only $120 when purchased with a T5000 TriCoder. You can also step up to one of our more powerful corded laser scanners such as the LZ300, LZ400 Industrial Laser, or the ELRL Long Range Laser. In addition, you can also use the 5102D scanner for reading 2D Bar Codes.

The LT5000 and the T5000 1D Bar code types supported include UPC/EAN, UCC-EAN-128, Code 39, Full ASCII Code 39, Code 128, GS1-128, ITF-14, GTIN, Codabar, MSI Plessey, GS1 DataBar (RSS-14) omni and stacked variants, ITF Interleaved 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, Bookland EAN, Code 11, LabelCode4, LabelCode5, Storage Tek, and Code 93. The reader auto discriminates automatically.

Internal Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
We are using a industry standard NP-120 Li-ion battery in the unit which has a capacity of 1800mAh. In the event of failure this battery is field replaceable - via 2 screws on the door or handle. With our advanced battery charging you can have a full charge in 2 hours or less! Intelligent charging replenishes only the power used - no need to fully discharge batteries or wait through a full charging cycle for partially used batteries!