CipherLab

CipherLab is a global leader in automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) solutions. CipherLab barcode scanners, mobile computers, and fixed-mount readers provide fast, accurate data collection across warehouse, retail, healthcare, and field service environments. With IP-rated housings, long battery life, and multi-connectivity options, CipherLab devices are built for all-day enterprise use and integrate with major WMS and ERP platforms.

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SKU: A8001RAC00004

CipherLab A8001RAC00004 USB Cradle for 8001 Mobile Computer

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Cipherlab A97AC5CFN51UP 9700 CE X2 53Key 5400mAh Pistol USB Kit

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Cipherlab A97AC5CFN31UP 9700 CE X2 53Key 3600mAh Pistol USB Kit

Rugged 2D barcode scanner with 13-hour battery for warehouse operations
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Cipherlab A97AC5CFN31U1 9700 CE X2 53Key 3600mAh USB Kit

Rugged 2D scanner with 53-key keypad and 13-hour battery for warehouse ops
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Cipherlab A90W051GL0201 RS51 Android OS Upgrade License

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Cipherlab A90W035GL0401 RS35 Android OS Upgrade License

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Cipherlab A90W025GW0301 Android OS Upgrade License

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SKU: A3656NBA0H013

CipherLab A3656NBA0H013 1560 Base USB Scanner

Wired USB scanner base for warehouse receiving and picking operations
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SKU: A308RS0000014

CipherLab A308RS0000014 RS232 to USB Converter Cable

RS232 to USB converter for CipherLab A8200 series barcode scanners
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CipherLab A308RS0000006 USB Vcom Cable

USB serial cable for CipherLab A308RS batch data sync at 115.2 Kbps
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Cipherlab A308RS0000001 USB Vcom Cable

USB VCOM cable for direct wired connection to CipherLab scanners
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Cipherlab A307RS0000003 USB Cable for Barcode Scanners

USB cable for CipherLab A307 barcode scanners with data and power
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Cipherlab A2560ANBACU01 Battery Charger

Dedicated charger for A2560 series with IP65 dust & moisture protection
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CipherLab A2560ANBAB0S1 Battery and Charger Kit

OEM battery & charger for CipherLab A2560 1D scanners with IP65 rating
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Cipherlab A1500NBAGNN01 2D Gooseneck Stand

2D gooseneck stand for 1D/2D barcodes with ±60° flex
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Cipherlab A1500NBA00002 2D Barcode Scanner Stand with Weight

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SKU: XTAUR00X01543

Cipherlab XTAUR00X01543 Pistol Stylus Cable

Replacement pistol stylus cable for CipherLab 9700 series handhelds
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SKU: XRS5000X01541

Cipherlab XRS5000X01541 Belt Holster for RS50/RS51

IP65 belt holster for CipherLab RS50/RS51 rugged mobile computers
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SKU: XRS3500X01504

Cipherlab XRS3500X01504 Hand Strap Accessory

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SKU: X970000X01504

Cipherlab X970000X01504 9700 Belt Holster with Thigh Band

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About CipherLab

CipherLab Co., Ltd., headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan since 1988, is a specialist manufacturer of barcode scanners, mobile computers, and data capture hardware serving enterprise warehouse, retail, healthcare, and field service markets worldwide. CipherLab is NDAA Section 889 compliant (Taiwan manufacturing) and maintains certified integrations with major warehouse management, retail, and healthcare platforms.

The product portfolio is organized around three core families: handheld barcode scanners (1500/1600/1700 series corded and cordless — 1D/2D imagers with comparable scan performance to Zebra DS-series and Honeywell Xenon), Android mobile computers (RS31/RS51 mid-tier, RS35 premium with extended battery and ruggedization, RK25/RK26 tall compact form factor, RK95 full-keyboard ruggedized Android for heavy warehouse deployments), and wearable scanners (8-series ring scanners and 9-series hands-free glove scanners for hands-free picking and assembly workflows).

CipherLab's key market position is the quality/value midpoint between Zebra/Honeywell (premium, widely adopted but expensive) and commodity scanner brands (cheap but poor durability). For warehouse and retail deployments where scan performance equals Zebra but budget constraints rule out TC-series pricing, CipherLab delivers competitive hardware with multi-year warranty coverage and certified MDM/WMS integrations. The RK95 in particular is specified as a direct Zebra MC9300 alternative at approximately 40-50% lower cost for equivalent deployment profiles.

CipherLab Product Families

Every major CipherLab product line — pick the family that matches the deployment.

1500 / 1600 / 1700 Corded & Cordless

Handheld 1D/2D barcode scanners — 1500 pocket, 1600 cordless Bluetooth, 1700 companion with charging cradle.

RS31 / RS51 Android Mobile Computers

Mid-tier Android rugged handhelds with integrated 2D scanner and 4G/Wi-Fi connectivity — workhorse for warehouse and retail.

RS35 Premium Android

Premium Android mobile computer with extended battery, premium ruggedization, and extended scan range — for demanding workflows.

RK25 / RK26 Tall Compact

Tall compact Android handhelds with 4-inch display — fits between pocket scanners and full mobile computers for retail associate workflows.

RK95 Full-Keyboard Rugged

Full-keyboard ruggedized Android mobile computer — direct Zebra MC9300 alternative for heavy warehouse picking, receiving, and shipping workflows.

Wearable 8/9 Series

Ring scanners and glove-mounted hands-free scanners for assembly, picking, and continuous-motion workflows.

Batteries, Cradles, Cables

Replacement batteries, charging cradles, USB/Lightning cables, and replacement parts for fleet operations.

Featured CipherLab Products

A sample of the high-performance CipherLab catalog.

Cipherlab A2565S3DBKUN1 Presentation Scanner Kit

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Cipherlab AS36U4AF4SUG1 RS36 Rugged Android Mobile Computer

$2,510.99

Where CipherLab Fits

CipherLab fits every warehouse, retail, and field service deployment where Zebra/Honeywell scan performance is required but enterprise-brand pricing is outside budget. Typical use cases include regional distribution centers with 50-200 scanner fleets (where per-unit cost becomes material), retail chains replacing aging scanner fleets on tightened budgets, healthcare deployments (nurse cart scanners, pharmacy, specimen tracking), field service operations with mobile Android handhelds, manufacturing and assembly with wearable 8/9-series ring scanners, and mid-market operations running warehouse management platforms (NetSuite, Fishbowl, Acumatica) with WMS integrations. The RK95 in particular is specified as a direct Zebra MC9300 alternative for heavy-duty warehouse deployments.

Why Choose CipherLab

Taiwan Manufacturing — NDAA Compliant

Taiwan manufacturing ensures NDAA Section 889 compliance — approved for U.S. federal procurement, state and local government, and critical infrastructure buyers.

Zebra/Honeywell Performance at 40-50% Lower Cost

CipherLab handheld and Android devices deliver scan performance comparable to Zebra DS/TC series and Honeywell at significantly lower per-unit pricing.

Certified MDM + WMS Integrations

SOTI, VMWare AirWatch, Samsung Knox, Google Android Enterprise, and major WMS platforms (Manhattan, HighJump, SAP EWM) — enterprise deployment-ready.

Wearable Scanning for Hands-Free Workflows

8/9-series ring and glove scanners enable hands-free picking, assembly, and continuous-motion workflows that compete directly with Zebra RS-series wearables.

CipherLab Technology Stack

Named technologies that matter when you specify CipherLab hardware.

MobileDraw Omnidirectional Decoder

CipherLab's proprietary 2D decoder algorithm — reads damaged, low-contrast, and high-density codes with performance comparable to Zebra SE4850 and Honeywell N6703.

RK95 Full-Keyboard Android

Ruggedized Android mobile computer with integrated 2D scan engine and full alphanumeric keyboard — direct Zebra MC9300 functional equivalent.

AppLock + Android Enterprise

Kiosk-mode AppLock for single-application device deployment plus Android Enterprise for full MDM fleet management.

Wavelink Terminal Emulation

Certified Wavelink TE and Velocity support for green-screen terminal emulation — enables legacy AS/400, SAP, and mainframe WMS integration on Android devices.

Extended Battery Systems

Hot-swappable extended batteries on RS35 and RK95 — 12-14 hour shifts without charging stops, critical for 2-3 shift warehouse and continuous operation use cases.

SOTI + Knox Integration

Native SOTI MobiControl and Samsung Knox integration for enterprise MDM — matches the fleet-management feature depth of Zebra and Honeywell enterprise deployments.

Typical CipherLab Deployments

Common facility types and the hardware spec that typically fits.

Regional DC Scanner Fleet Refresh

RS31 mobile computers at receiving and picking stations, RK95 full-keyboard for heavy-duty selector workflows, 1600 Bluetooth scanners at packing and shipping.

Retail Chain Mobile Associate

RK25 tall compact Android handhelds for store associates — clienteling, stock check, BOPIS pickup — integrated with retail mobile POS platform.

Healthcare Medication Administration

RS31 mobile computers on nurse carts with Epic Rover integration, 1600 cordless scanners for bedside medication verification, RK25 handhelds in pharmacy.

Assembly Line with Hands-Free Scanning

8-series ring scanners paired to RS51 mobile computers on assembly line, wearable 9-series for hands-free kit validation, continuous-motion workflow integration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CipherLab

Common questions from integrators and end users evaluating CipherLab for commercial projects.

Is CipherLab as good as Zebra or Honeywell for warehouse scanning?

For most warehouse deployments, yes. CipherLab scan engines deliver performance comparable to Zebra SE4850 and Honeywell N6703 — reading damaged, low-contrast, and high-density codes reliably. CipherLab's RK95 in particular is specified as a direct Zebra MC9300 alternative at significantly lower cost. For very specialized applications (extended-range laser scanning, specific symbology performance), Zebra or Honeywell may still have edge cases, but for 95% of standard warehouse, retail, and healthcare deployments, CipherLab is functionally equivalent at 40-50% lower per-unit cost.

Are CipherLab devices NDAA Section 889 compliant?

Yes. CipherLab is Taiwan-headquartered with Taiwan-based manufacturing — fully NDAA Section 889 compliant and approved for U.S. federal procurement, state and local government, and critical-infrastructure deployments excluding Chinese-manufactured hardware.

Does CipherLab work with my Warehouse Management System?

Likely yes. CipherLab's Android mobile computers integrate with major WMS platforms including Manhattan, HighJump (now Körber), SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, NetSuite WMS, Fishbowl, Acumatica, and major e-commerce platforms. Wavelink terminal emulation support enables integration with legacy green-screen (AS/400, SAP R/3) systems. Confirm specific WMS compatibility with our integration engineers for your deployment.

What's the difference between RS31/RS51/RS35?

RS31 is the mid-tier Android mobile computer for general warehouse, retail, and healthcare workflows — 4" display, integrated 2D scanner, 2-shift battery. RS51 is the wider/larger variant with extended features and battery. RS35 is the premium tier — extended ruggedization (IP67, 6-foot drop), hot-swappable battery, extended scan range — for demanding heavy-duty workflows where RS31/RS51 durability isn't enough.

Do CipherLab wearable scanners compete with Zebra RS6000?

Yes. CipherLab 8-series ring scanners and 9-series wearable glove scanners are direct alternatives to Zebra RS6000 and RS5100 ring scanners — enabling hands-free picking, assembly, and continuous-motion workflows. Scan performance is comparable; pricing is typically 40% lower. Paired with CipherLab RS31 or RS51 Android handhelds, the wearable + mobile computer combination delivers complete hands-free warehouse workflow at significantly lower TCO than Zebra equivalents.

What MDM platforms work with CipherLab Android devices?

SOTI MobiControl, VMWare AirWatch (Workspace ONE), Samsung Knox Manage, Google Android Enterprise, IBM MaaS360, Citrix Endpoint Management, and Ivanti Avalanche — all natively supported on CipherLab Android devices. Enterprise deployments with mixed Zebra and CipherLab fleets typically run a single MDM console managing both brands through standard Android Enterprise APIs.

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