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  LT54 TriCoder™ Portable with Built-In Laser Scanner

THE LT54 HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED - See the 5000 TriCoder page for the replacement models!

The LT54 TriCoder portable bar code reader is battery operated and stores scanned or keyed data in its memory for later batch uploading to a computer. With the built in laser scanner this reader is perfect for taking physical inventory, receiving items into stock, - actually any application where enterprise mobility and remote data collection are needed!

The LT54 has an integrated high speed Laser Scanner built right into the top of the unit for true "one-handed" operation. No additional scanner is needed and there are no scanner cables to plug in. Simply press the green scan bar with your thumb for quick laser scanning.

Every TriCoder comes with our free KwikCount/EX add-in for Excel®, which makes inventory even easier - no special application software is needed - Just scan your items into the TriCoder and then easily update your Excel spreadsheet columns using the plug in.

The TriCoder actually performs the function of two different types of bar code readers:

  • A traditional portable "Data Collection"
    bar code reader, storing the data in memory for later upload to a computer

  • Plus as a fixed reader operating in "Nonportable" mode - transmitting the data immediately to the computer instead of storing it


 

TriCoder Portable with Integrated Laser Scanner
       
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  LT54 TriCoder Overview

  • 512K memory
  • Customizable Voice Prompts
  • USB & Serial Interface Standard - Keyboard Wedge optional
  • USB uploads data faster than serial
  • High Speed Laser Scanner built-in - 100 Scans Per Second
  • No separate scanner needed
  • Very easy custom programming
    • Two built-in inventory programs
    • 3 User defined programs
    • Downloadable Tables & Pick Lists
  • Includes our KwikCount/EX Add-In for Excel®
  • Long Battery Life ­ 75,000 Laser Scans with 3 AA Alkaline Batteries
  • Energy Star Power Supply Included
  • Temperature Probe available for temperature monitoring
  • Scan Automotive VIN Numbers
  • Double Duty as Non-portable Bar Code Reader energy star
  • Small size: Less than 12 oz.
  • LCD display 4x20 - with Back Light
  • FCC Approved
  • Two Year Warranty
  • Made in USA

  LT54 TriCoder Details

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 TriCoder 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 4x20 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 a built-in USB port for quick connection and easy communication using the C21 USB Cable. Data can be uploaded into a file or directly into the application programs as keyboard data. High 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, and table downloads! The TriCoder Utilities supports USB uploads and downloads in Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME, 98SE.

Legacy Keyboard Interface
If you can't use USB, you can still upload collected data as keyed data by connecting the TriCoder in series with the keyboard, using a keyboard Y-Cable. Data is uploaded as keyboard data to your keyboard port. Keyboard Y-Cable interfaces are available for PC/XT/AT, PS/2 keyboard and ADB Macintosh®. (Keyboard interface requires jumper change by user.)

Serial Uploading
The TriCoder LT54 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. TriCoder Utilities for Windows is included for uploading of data and programs to the host computer via the Serial port. (The TriCoder Utilities files that come with the TriCoder can also be downloaded from our Download Page.)

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
  • Validation Table Look Up
  • Pick List Processing
  • 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. A TriCoder program can be written, stored and tested on the computer, and then downloaded to the TriCoder. 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 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 C12 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 closeout 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 TP50 Temperature Probe. The TP50 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 TP50 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.

Every LT54 includes the uploading software, cable of your choice (USB is included in the $999 price above), manual/documentation, protective rubber boot, shoulder strap, voice recording microphone, and everything necessary to use the TriCoder are included. We do have other optional features and accessories that you can add-on to the LT54 including a leather carrying case, printer cables, Temperature Probes etc..all available below.

 

 

LT54 TriCoder with Integrated Laser Scanner