Flexpoint HS-1 Handheld Barcode and RFID Scanner Series
The Flexpoint HS-1 Series 1D/2D Presentation Barcode Scanner is Novanta’s original presentation scanner specifically designed for the healthcare industry and for high-performance scanning of 1D and 2D barcodes even damaged and poorly printed barcodes found in real world circumstances. The Flexpoint HS-1 Series is capable of reading the most popular healthcare barcodes like GS1 Databar, and can interpret all of the most popularly used 1D/2D code standards.
The Flexpoint HS-1 Series has a number of specialized models to address different demands of healthcare operations:
- HS-1 Presentation Barcode Scanner: the base model, provides all the high-performance features of the Flexpoint series (see features and benefits below), but is additionally capable of capturing paper documents as 8-bit grayscale digital images.
- HS-1M Presentation Barcode Scanner: the HS-1 with mounting options for hands-free use on medical carts, IV poles, desktops and walls
- HS-1E Handheld Barcode Scanner: Combines the quality and performance of the Flexpoint line, in an affordable design.
- HS-1R HF RFID Reading & Writing with 1D/2D Barcode Scanning: equipped to read high-frequency (HF) RFID tags and support numerous HF standards.
- HS-1RL, Secure Access Handheld RFID and Barcode Scanner: the only healthcare-ready handheld scanner on the market today to combine both 1D/2D barcode and low frequency (LF) RFID reading capabilities in a single, ergonomic, compact design. Completely redesigned and engineered to provide maximum staff mobility, minimal footprint both in form factor and system requirements, superior performance over previous models, and enhanced functionality.
- HS-1RS, Secure Access Handheld RFID and Barcode Scanner: the latest in the series and the only healthcare-ready handheld scanner on the market today to combine both 1D/2D barcode and high frequency (HF) and low frequency (LF) RFID reading capabilities in a single, ergonomic, compact design. Enabled with industry-leading Imprivata software, it reads all types of contactless or smartcards as well as prox cards with secure user authentication to address the FDA and the Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Task Force recommendations for strong authentication, and patient information protection, while further eliminating manual data entry to greatly reduce errors and hospital acquired infections (HAIs).
- Allows clinicians to use their proximity ID badges for seamless and secure access while also capturing barcode data, such as patient wristbands or medication information, with a single device.
- High performance in scan speed, motion tolerance, curved surfaces and poor/damaged barcodes.
- Support for a broad range of high frequency (HF) and low frequency (LF) RFID credential types, including HID Prox badges.
- Constructed of materials built to withstand medical environments and chemical cleaners, it’s sleek ergonomic form factor is comfortable and sealed to prevent internal contamination.
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Overview
HS-1 Features and Benefits
- Sealed housing, manufactured with medical grade plastics (IP54 graded) for easy and thorough cleaning
- Flexible charging stand allows for presentation scanning, and can be mounted on gooseneck, monitor or medical device
- Compact, ergonomic and flexible design
- Capable of reading the most popular healthcare barcodes like GS1 Databar, and can interpret all of the most popularly used 1D/2D code standards
- Tactile feedback – a programmable vibrate mode provides feedback on a good read or if an error occurs
- Audio, visual or tactile safety feedback system for real-time user notification in case of error
Applications
- Clinician identification and access: secure identification of staff in order to enable access to inventory, a device or log an event
- Patient identification
- Drug identification & medical management, ensures adherence to patients five-rights at point of care: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time
- Blood sample tracking, specimen collection and blood infusion safety
- Ensures chain of custody integrity, collection through analysis, by reliably reading CLSI labelled specimen containers
- Reagent scanning and tracking
- Surgical instrument identification & sterilization tracking
- Consumable identification in the hospital or clinical laboratory
Specifications
| Model | Barcode / RFID | IP54Sealed | Change Notification | Cordless | MRI Compatible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS-1E | 1D&2D barcode | Yes | 3 months | No | No |
| HS-1M | 1D&2D barcode | Yes | 12 months | No | No |
| HS-1R | 1D&2D barcode, HF RFID | Yes | 12 months | No | No |
| HS-1RL | 1D&2D barcode, LF RFID | Yes | 12 months | No | No |
| HS-1RS | 1D&2D barcode, HF & LF RFID | Yes | 12 months | No | No |
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| Download | Download Type | Language |
|---|---|---|
| HS-1Rx Firmware Release Notes | Firmware | English |
| HS-1RL Secure Access Handheld Barcode Scanner Decoder Firmware | Firmware | English |
| HS-1RL Secure Access Handheld Barcode Scanner Application Firmware | Firmware | English |
| JADAK ThingMagic Family Brochure | Product Brochure | English |
| HS-1RS Secure Access Handheld Scanner Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | English |
| App Code Firmware FW-HS1RX-00-B01-11 | Software | English |
| USB Serial Driver – Version-3.5.9 | Software | English |
| JADAK Barcode ImageView Demo Application | Software | English |
| HS-1RL Secure Access Handheld Barcode Scanner Driver | Software | English |
| Flexpoint HS-1 Series and HS-1RS Handheld Barcode Scanners vs Other Suppliers Comparison | Spec Sheet | English |
| HS-1RS Secure Access Handheld Scanner Spec Sheet | Spec Sheet | English |
| HS-1RL Secure Access Handheld Barcode Scanner Spec Sheet | Spec Sheet | English |
| HS-1R Handheld HF RFID Reader and Barcode Scanner Spec Sheet | Spec Sheet | English |
| HS-1E 1D/2D Handheld Barcode Scanner Spec Sheet | Spec Sheet | English |
| HS-1M 1D/2D Handheld Barcode Scanner Spec Sheet | Spec Sheet | English |
| HS-1E Handheld Barcode Scanner User Manual | User Manual | English |
| FlexPoint HS-1RS Hand Scanner User Guide | User Manual | English |
| HS-1R User Manual | User Manual | English |
| HS-1M Series User Manual | User Manual | English |
| HS-1RL Secure Access Handheld Barcode Scanner Quick Start Guide | User Manual | English |
| HS-1RL Secure Access Handheld Barcode Scanner User Manual | User Manual | English |