Charge Barcode Reader Handles

The ODZ-MAH-Charger is a battery charger designed for use with the vendor’s Grip2 and Grip3 model barcode reader handles.

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The charger is mounted to a wall our countertop, provides LED indication of the battery charge status, and is available with an optional Bluetooth modem. This battery charger has a footprint of 9.125x3.4x2 inches, and weighs 4.8 oz. It provides a charge time of approximately three hours for barcode readers using Grip2 handles, and six hours for barcode readers using Grip 3 handles. A 5VDC power supply is included.

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