Cordless 2D barcode scanner
Nexa ZED 2952 Cordless 2D Barcode Scanner
Cordless 2D scanner with a multi-function charging cradle, up to 100 metres of range and a 2600 mAh battery that lasts a full shift.
Bluetooth or 2.4GHzUp to 100 m range2600 mAh, 20 hours1D, 2D and QR3 mil precisionIP4236 Months Return to Base
The Nexa ZED 2952 takes the cord out of the checkout or the picking run. It is a handheld 2D imager that pairs with a multi-function cradle: drop it in to charge, or leave it sitting there and keep scanning hands-free off the stand. Wireless is dual-mode, so it runs on 2.4GHz or Bluetooth, and either way it holds a link up to 100 metres from the cradle in open space. The imaging engine reads 1D and 2D codes down to 3 mil at 60 frames per second, including the scuffed and badly printed labels that stop cheaper scanners. A 2600 mAh battery gives at least 20 hours of continuous use at one scan every five seconds, which is a full shift and then some.
What you get
Twenty hours on a chargeThe 2600 mAh battery is rated for at least 20 hours of continuous scanning at one scan every five seconds. It will see out a long shift without a top-up.
Up to 100 metres of rangeDual-mode wireless, 2.4GHz or Bluetooth, with a 100 metre open-space link to the cradle. Enough to walk the aisles, the stockroom or the yard without losing the connection.
Cradle charges and scansThe multi-function cradle is not just a charger. Leave the scanner in it and it works as a hands-free presentation scanner, so one unit covers both jobs on the counter.
Reads damaged labelsA CMOS engine at 640 x 480 and 60 frames per second, reading down to 3 mil with a depth of field from 60 to 300 mm. Worn, crumpled and low-contrast codes still read first time.
Every code you will meetAll the usual 1D retail symbologies plus QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, MaxiCode and Hanxin, so vouchers, loyalty codes and GS1 DataBar labels are all covered.
IP42 and sunlight proofSealed to IP42 against dust and dripping water, rated from minus 10 to 50 degrees, and readable in up to 100,000 lux, which is direct sunlight.
The cradle does two jobs
Most cordless scanners give you a charging base and nothing else. The ZED 2952 cradle is a presentation scanner as well: park the gun in it and present items with both hands free, lift it out when you need to reach a pallet or a bulky box. The cradle is 145 x 68 x 169 mm and weighs 277 g, so it has enough mass to stay put when you drop the scanner back in one-handed.
Full specifications
| Brand | Nexa |
| Model | ZED 2952 |
| Scanner type | Cordless handheld 2D imager with charging cradle |
| Scan engine | CMOS area imager, 640 x 480 pixels |
| CPU | 32-bit ARM |
| Light source | White LED illumination, red LED aiming |
| Scan mode | Manual and automatic |
| Scan speed | 60 frames per second |
| Scan precision | 3 mil or better |
| Depth of field | 60 to 300 mm (13 mil Code 39) |
| Print contrast | 15 per cent or better |
| 1D symbologies | Codabar, Code 11, Code 39, Code 32, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Code 93, Code 128, GS1-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN, ISSN, GS1 DataBar (RSS-14), GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded, MSI, Standard 2 of 5, Plessey |
| 2D symbologies | PDF417, Micro PDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec Code, Hanxin Code, MaxiCode |
| Wireless | 2.4GHz or Bluetooth, up to 100 m open space in either mode |
| Interface | USB-HID and USB-VCP |
| Indicators | LED indicator light and buzzer |
| Battery capacity | 2600 mAh |
| Battery life | 20 hours or more continuous (one scan every 5 seconds) |
| Input voltage | DC 5V, plus or minus 10 per cent |
| Working current | Scanner 550 mA at DC 3.7V, cradle 550 mA |
| Standby current | Scanner 147 mA at DC 3.7V, cradle 10 mA |
| Scanner size | 177 x 85 x 68 mm |
| Cradle size | 145 x 68 x 169 mm |
| Scanner weight | 210 g |
| Cradle weight | 277 g |
| IP rating | IP42 |
| Operating temperature | Minus 10 to 50 degrees C |
| Storage temperature | Minus 20 to 60 degrees C |
| Humidity | 5 to 95 per cent, non-condensing |
| Ambient light | 0 to 100,000 lux (sunlight) |
| Colour | Black |
| Condition | New |
| Warranty | 36 Months Return to Base |
How it compares
| Scanner | Connection | Cradle | Suits |
|---|
| Nexa ZED 2952 (this scanner) | Bluetooth or 2.4GHz, up to 100 m | Charging cradle included, also scans hands-free | All-day cordless scanning at the counter or through the aisles |
| Nexa ZED 2951 | Bluetooth | Charging stand included | The other cordless-with-stand option in the Nexa range |
| Nexa ZED 2251 | Bluetooth | No cradle, compact body | Staff who carry a scanner around and want the smallest unit |
| Nexa ZED 2603 | Corded, USB or RS-232 | Hands-free stand included | A fixed till where a cable is not in the way |
Where it fits
- Retail and supermarket. Scan at the register, then walk the shelves for price checks and stocktakes without swapping devices.
- Hospitality. Keep the scanner on the cradle for table service and takeaway dockets, and lift it out when a delivery turns up at the back door.
- Warehouse and logistics. A 100 metre link and a 20 hour battery cover a picking run, a receiving dock or a yard without a cable or a mid-shift recharge.
In the box
- Nexa ZED 2952 cordless 2D barcode scanner (black)
- Multi-function charging cradle
- USB cable
- 36 Months Return to Base warranty
Frequently asked questions
How far from the cradle can I go?
Up to 100 metres in open space, in either 2.4GHz or Bluetooth mode. That is the clear line-of-sight figure from the data sheet, so treat it as the ceiling rather than the number you will see through a block of brick walls or steel racking. For a shop floor, a stockroom or a loading dock it is more than enough.
How long does the battery last?
The 2600 mAh battery is rated for 20 hours or more of continuous use, measured at one scan every five seconds. In practice that is a full shift with room to spare, and the cradle tops it up between shifts. If the scanner lives on the cradle between customers it effectively never runs flat.
Can it scan while it is sitting in the cradle?
Yes, and that is the point of the multi-function cradle. Leave the ZED 2952 in the stand and it behaves like a presentation scanner, so you can present items to it with both hands free. Pick it up when you need to reach a bulky item or walk away from the counter.
Does it read QR codes and codes off a phone screen?
It reads QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Aztec, MaxiCode and Hanxin alongside the full 1D retail set. A 2D imager of this type normally reads from a phone or tablet display as well, which is what you need for vouchers, loyalty cards and click-and-collect codes. Nexa does not state screen scanning explicitly on the ZED 2952 data sheet, so if that is the main reason you are buying, call POS Sales on 1300 026 062 and we will confirm it first.
Will it work with my POS software?
Most likely. The cradle presents over USB-HID, which means the scanned code is typed into whatever field has focus, exactly as if someone typed it on the keyboard. No driver, no integration work. USB-VCP is there as a virtual COM port if your software expects a serial device instead. Some cloud POS platforms publish an approved-hardware list, so check yours if it does.
What is the difference between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth mode?
Both give you the same 100 metre open-space range. 2.4GHz uses the supplied cradle as the receiver and is the simplest option, because there is nothing to pair. Bluetooth is the one to use if you want to connect to a device without plugging the cradle in. If you are planning to pair directly to a tablet rather than through the cradle, give us a call first so we can confirm the setup for your device.
How tough is it?
The scanner is rated IP42, so it is sealed against dust and dripping water, and it runs from minus 10 to 50 degrees C. It also reads in up to 100,000 lux, which is full sunlight, so an outdoor loading bay is not a problem. It is a retail and light-industrial scanner rather than a rugged forklift-mount unit.
What is in the box and what is the warranty?
The scanner, the multi-function charging cradle and a USB cable. It is covered by a 36 Months Return to Base warranty, which is the standard Nexa term across the ZED range and longer than most scanners at this price.
The Nexa ZED 2952 is a cordless handheld 2D barcode scanner in black, supplied with a multi-function charging cradle that also allows hands-free presentation scanning. It uses a CMOS area imager at 640 x 480 pixels, scanning at 60 frames per second with a precision of 3 mil and a depth of field from 60 to 300 mm, and decodes 1D symbologies including Code 39, Code 128, GS1-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13 and GS1 DataBar, plus 2D symbologies including QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Aztec Code, Hanxin Code and MaxiCode. Wireless connectivity is dual-mode, 2.4GHz or Bluetooth, with up to 100 metres of range in open space, and the host interface is USB-HID or USB-VCP. The 2600 mAh battery delivers 20 hours or more of continuous scanning at one scan every five seconds. The scanner measures 177 x 85 x 68 mm and weighs 210 g, the cradle measures 145 x 68 x 169 mm and weighs 277 g, and the unit is IP42 rated, operates from minus 10 to 50 degrees C and reads in ambient light up to 100,000 lux. It carries a 36 Months Return to Base warranty.
Nexa ZED 2952 · ZED2952 · Cordless 2D barcode scanner · CMOS area imager · 640 x 480 · 60 fps · 3 mil · 60 to 300 mm depth of field · Bluetooth · 2.4GHz · 100 m range · USB-HID · USB-VCP · 2600 mAh · 20 hours · IP42 · 100,000 lux · 177 x 85 x 68 mm · Charging cradle · Black · 36 Months Return to Base
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