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November 6, 2011 - Honeywell announced the Voyager 1202g single-line laser scanner with Bluetooth wireless technology, longer battery life and a field-replaceable battery. Tthe latest addition to the Voyager line provides the ability to read virtually any 1D bar code, improving productivity and leaving minimal room for human error associated with manual data entry.

An updated and dependable replacement to the VoyagerBT 9535, the wireless Voyager 1202g is equipped with tool-free battery exchange and a long-lasting battery that delivers up to 45,000 scans per charge. The Voyager 1202g offers scanning of even the most damaged or hard to read 1D bar codes and also provides users with the safety of a cable-free environment, reducing the risk of job-related injury. The Voyager 1202g offers support for all popular interfaces in a single scanner, replacing the time consuming process of scanning programming bar codes with automatic interface detection and configuration.

Using Remote MasterMind for Scanning software, customers can manage, update and configure all Voyager 1202g scanners deployed within a network from a single centralized location, streamlining the device management process while lowering the total cost of ownership.

“1202g, the newest addition to the Voyager legacy of innovation, has once again exceeded our expectations and outperforms competitors’ units on various data points, including the reading of poor quality bar codes and ease of set up and use,” said Taylor Smith, director of product management, Honeywell Scanning & Mobility. “We are confident that the Voyager 1202g’s dependability and ease of use will propel the productivity and success of our scanning customers.”

“The Voyager1202g’s integration of Bluetooth wireless technology speaks directly to the key pain points our customers have experienced with restrictive cables,” added Smith. “With the introduction of the Voyager 1202g, Honeywell’s family of linear scanners has now been completely refreshed, allowing us to provide a full array of solutions to meet the needs of our scanning customers.”

Honeywell International is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Honeywell Scanning & Mobility (HSM) is part of the Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) business group of Honeywell. HSM is a leading manufacturer of high-performance image- and laser-based data collection hardware, including rugged mobile computers and bar code scanners. With one of the broadest product portfolios in the automatic identification and data collection industry, HSM provides data collection hardware for retail, healthcare, and transportation and logistics companies seeking to improve operations and enhance customer service. Additionally, HSM provides advanced software, service and professional solutions that help customers effectively manage data and assets. HSM products are sold worldwide through a network of distributor and reseller partners.