HID TipTick Halo 200
The HID TripTick™ Halo 200 (often referred to simply as Halo 200) is a specialized, fixed-mount barcode reader designed by HID Global (formerly Access-IS, which HID acquired).
It's not a general-purpose access control reader like an iCLASS or Seos reader, nor is it an ID card printer. Instead, it's a dedicated scanner primarily used for:
- Reading 1D and 2D Barcodes: This is its core function. It can quickly and accurately capture barcodes (like QR codes, PDF417, EAN, UPC, Code 39, Code 128) from:
4 - Paper tickets/documents: Traditional printed tickets, boarding passes, vouchers.
- Digital displays: From smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, etc. This is crucial for modern digital ticketing and mobile boarding passes.
- It's designed to read barcodes regardless of their orientation, making scanning quick and intuitive.
- Paper tickets/documents: Traditional printed tickets, boarding passes, vouchers.
Key Features and Capabilities:
- Large Active Scan Area: Offers a generous 88 x 71 mm active scanning area, ensuring efficient barcode capture even with larger or imperfectly presented codes.
- Rugged and Durable: Built for high-volume, continuous use in demanding public environments. It often features IP54 ingress protection (dust and splash resistant) and toughened glass (e.g., 4mm soda-lime glass) for impact resistance.
- Flexible Mounting Options: Can be installed in various ways:
- Surface/Desk Mount: For counter-top or desktop use.
- Pole Mount: For turnstiles or self-service kiosks.
- Embedded: Designed for seamless integration into existing infrastructure like kiosks, ticket machines, and gates.
- Clear User Feedback: Provides visual cues (customizable multi-color RGB LED light strip) and audible feedback (beeper) to guide users during the scanning process (e.g., green for successful scan, red for error).
- Versatile Connectivity: Supports common interfaces for integration with host systems, including:
- USB (HID, Serial, Keyboard emulation)
- RS232 (Serial)
- Ethernet (optional on some models)
- Low Profile: Its compact and low-profile design allows for easy integration into various systems without taking up much space.
Primary Applications in Lahore (and globally):
The HID TripTick™ Halo 200 is specifically engineered for high-throughput, self-service applications in public environments:
- Travel and Transportation:
- Airports: Check-in desks, pre-security desks, boarding gates for validating boarding passes (paper or mobile).
- Mass Transit: Ticket validation on buses, trains, or at turnstiles in metro stations.
- Sports & Events: Access control at stadium gates, arenas, and other event venues.
- Hospitality: Hotel check-in, resort access.
- Enterprise: Visitor and contractor management systems.
- Retail: Voucher redemption, loyalty programs.
- Vaccine Certificate Checking: Used during periods where digital or printed vaccine passes need quick verification.
Where to Find it in Lahore:
Given its specialized nature, you won't find the HID TripTick™ Halo 200 at a typical electronics store. Instead, you would procure it through:
- Authorized HID Global Distributors in Pakistan: These are the primary channel for genuine HID products.
- System Integrators specializing in Aviation, Transportation, or Large-Scale Access Control: Companies that design and implement complex ticketing, passenger processing, or access management solutions for airports, public transport authorities, or large event venues would specify and supply these readers.
- HID TripTick Halo 200
Summary the HID TripTick™ Halo 200 is a robust and intelligent barcode reader, optimized for rapid and reliable data capture from both physical and digital media in demanding, high-traffic environments.