Socket Mobile CX2881-1476 S800 1D Wireless Barcode Scanner
Overview
The Socket Mobile CX2881-1476 is a wireless 1D barcode scanner in the SocketScan S800 series, built for mobile point-of-sale, light warehousing, and retail floor environments where a tethered scanner creates workflow friction. The S800 form factor is compact and handheld, pairing a 2D imager engine with a 1D scan profile — meaning the hardware can physically read 2D barcodes, but the CX2881-1476 is configured and sold as a 1D scanner, which keeps the pairing and decoding stack lean for environments that only need linear barcodes.
Key Features
- Wireless Connectivity: Cuts the cable from the scan point to the host device, which matters on crowded retail counters or mobile carts where a USB tether limits reach and creates trip hazards.
- 5 Scans per Second Scan Rate: Adequate throughput for point-of-sale check-out lanes and light inventory counts — sufficient for most single-operator workflows without the cost of a higher-speed industrial imager.
- 2D Imager Hardware, 1D Configuration: The underlying imager reads both linear and 2D codes, but this SKU — CX2881-1476 (often searched as CX2881 1476) — is configured for 1D. If your workflow may expand to QR codes or Data Matrix, confirm before purchasing whether a 2D-enabled SKU better fits your roadmap.
- SocketScan S800 Series: The S800 line is designed around mobile device pairing, making it a natural fit for iOS and Android tablet-based POS or inventory applications that use wireless barcode scanners.
- Black Finish: Discrete color profile appropriate for customer-facing retail environments.
- 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty: Confirms genuine, factory-new product with standard commercial coverage.
Integration and Compatibility
The CX2881-1476 is part of Socket Mobile's SocketScan S800 series, which is designed to integrate with mobile POS platforms and enterprise mobile applications. For deployments pairing this scanner with a mobile device fleet, review Socket Mobile's SDK availability for your target OS. Buyers evaluating mobile computing solutions should confirm host device Bluetooth profile compatibility before ordering. If your environment requires 2D barcode support — QR, Data Matrix, PDF417 — review the broader Socket Mobile scanner lineup for an appropriate 2D-enabled variant in the S800 family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What barcode types does the CX2881-1476 read?
A: The CX2881-1476 is configured as a 1D scanner, supporting linear barcode symbologies. The underlying hardware uses a 2D imager, but this SKU is set up for 1D operation. Confirm with your reseller if you need 2D symbology support.
Q: What wireless technology does the CX2881-1476 use?
A: The CX2881-1476 uses wireless connectivity as part of the SocketScan S800 series. Specific Bluetooth version details are not confirmed in available evidence — consult the Socket Mobile product page or datasheet for protocol specifics.
Q: What is the warranty on the CX2881-1476?
A: The CX2881-1476 carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Q: Is the CX2881-1476 compatible with iOS and Android devices?
A: The S800 series is designed for mobile device pairing. Confirm specific OS version compatibility with Socket Mobile's current compatibility matrix before deploying at scale.
Q: What is the scan rate of the CX2881-1476?
A: The CX2881-1476 scans at 5 scans per second, suitable for retail POS and light inventory workflows.
The CX2881-1476 sits in a specific niche within the S800 family: it ships with a 2D imager underneath but is configured for 1D-only operation at 5 scans per second. That distinction matters at procurement time — if your application is strictly linear barcodes today, this SKU keeps things simple, but if there is any realistic chance your label format shifts to QR or Data Matrix within your hardware refresh cycle, locking into a 1D-configured unit is a decision worth revisiting before you place a bulk order.
Technical Highlights:
- 2D Imager / 1D Configuration: The hardware can physically image 2D codes, but the CX2881-1476 is sold configured for 1D — useful to know if firmware or SKU alternatives exist to unlock 2D in the same form factor.
- 5 Scans/Second: Adequate for single-lane POS or light inventory pick workflows; not the right choice for high-throughput receiving lines where scan rate becomes a bottleneck.
- Wireless in S800 Form Factor: The S800 series is Socket Mobile's mobile-pairing line, built around compact ergonomics for handheld use alongside tablets and smartphones rather than fixed workstation terminals.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify Bluetooth profile and host OS compatibility before committing to fleet quantities — the S800 pairing model works well with Socket Mobile's own SDK but confirm support for your specific POS or WMS application.
- At 5 scans/second, this scanner is not suited for rapid multi-item scanning in a fast-moving fulfillment center; evaluate a higher-throughput S800 or S850 variant for those environments.
The CX2881-1476 is best positioned for tablet-based retail POS deployments and light mobile inventory applications where wireless freedom and compact form factor outweigh the need for high scan speed or 2D symbology support.
