Recommended technical equipment

To operate and interact with your Pio, you’ll need to purchase additional technical equipment.

iPad
Scanner
Printer
Service PC

The equipment needed will vary based on your grid configuration, picking workflow, and software integrations. For example, you will need one iPad for each Port on your grid, but if you only pick and pack from one of the ports you will only need one label printer.

Pio has been tested and is compatible with the following equipment. If you choose to purchase equipment not included in the following recommendations, we cannot guarantee that Pio will be compatible nor will we be able to support you with any issues related to the devices in question.

iPad

  • Apple iPad

    • Each port needs it's own iPad, and you may want additional if you're using Shelf picking in Pio
    • You don't need the latest, but we recommend a 9th Generation iPad or newer to ensure security updates for a few years
  • We also recommend investing in an iPad stand that will suit your desired port workstation setup

Scanner

Even if your products do not utilize barcodes, at least one scanner is required for bin insertion when your Pio is installed (all bins are marked with a barcode that must be scanned when inserted into the grid for the first time).

Since the Pio app is used on iPads, purchasing bluetooth scanners that can easily be connected to iPads is highly recommended.

Here are some scanners that have successfully been used with Pio:

Zebra DS 2278 digital scanner

This is the fastest scanner we have tested with Pio. It can be used as a handheld scanner or with a docking station next to the port. It reads barcodes easily from different angles and distances. 

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Socket Mobile - Socket Socketscan S700 1D

Small and cost-effective scanner. It is lightweight and can be used for all scanning processes with Pio.

ProGlove hand scanner

Wear the scanner on your hand, secured on a glove. This frees up your hands for more efficient processes. 

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Printer

Below are some printers that have proven to be compatible with Pio:

Zebra ZD421 Barcode Label Printer

This printer can also be used wirelessly if you buy a Zebra ZD421 Kit Wireless module Wifi module.

A useful accessory is the 'label dispenser' module for this printer that automatically peels off labels after printing, which is called the Zebra Kit Upgrade Dispenser ZD421d.

Zebra GK420d Barcode Label Printer

This is an older version of the ZD421 printer, and can also be used for shipping labels.

Laptop for Webshipper or PrintNode client

Please note that if you are utilizing Webshipper or PrintNode/ShipStation for printing labels, you will need one PC or Mac workstation for each printer running their Printer Client application.

Service PC

A Windows laptop is required to use the Customer Console to start and stop the system manually, and to access the grid.

The recommended PC requirements are:

- Windows OS
- Ethernet port (RJ 45)
- 10th gen (2020) Intel Core i5 @ 4.5GHz
- UHD Graphics 630
- 16 GB RAM

 

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