Honeywell Industrial Barcode Printer PX240S RFID

Honeywell PX240S RFID is an industrial dual-mode (barcode + RFID) printer designed for high throughput and harsh environments, suitable for scenarios such as smart manufacturing, logistics traceability, and retail inventory management. Its core value lies in the integration of high-speed printing + precise RFID encoding, which meets the stringent requirements of enterprises for automation and traceability.

2. Core Technology Principles

1. Printing and RFID Encoding Technology

Thermal Transfer (300dpi)

Adopts high-precision print head, supports wax-based/resin-based carbon ribbon, and can print high-temperature and scratch-resistant industrial-grade labels.

Suitable for PCB labels, logistics pallet labels, corrosion-resistant labels, etc.

RFID Encoding (UHF EPC Gen2)

Integrated high-performance RFID read/write module (860~960MHz), supports batch writing and data verification.

Can encode mainstream RFID chips such as Impinj, Alien, NXP, etc., compatible with ISO 18000-6C standard.

2. Smart calibration and quality control

RFID power automatic adjustment: Dynamically adjust the signal strength (0.5~4W) according to the tag type to ensure the encoding success rate >99%.

Print verification: Automatically read the RFID data after printing, and automatically mark or remove the wrong tag.

Optical sensor positioning: Accurately identify the RFID chip position (±1mm error) to avoid coding deviation.

3. Industrial-grade reliability

IP54 protection level: Dust-proof and splash-proof, suitable for harsh environments such as electronics factories and warehouses.

24/7 continuous operation: Metal frame + efficient heat dissipation, MTBF (mean time between failures) exceeds 30,000 hours.

3. Core advantages

1. Industry-leading printing + RFID dual speed

Parameters PX240S RFID Competitive Product Comparison (Zebra ZT230 RFID)

Printing speed 12 inches/second (305 mm/second) 10 inches/second (254 mm/second)

RFID encoding speed 6 inches/second (152 mm/second) 4 inches/second (102 mm/second)

Resolution 300dpi 300dpi

RFID read/write distance 0~10cm (adjustable) 0~8cm

✅ Advantages:

20% faster than competing products, suitable for high-throughput production lines (such as logistics sorting, automotive electronics).

Global frequency band support (860~960MHz), no need to replace hardware to adapt to national standards.

2. Intelligent management

Honeywell Smart Edge: supports remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and can be connected to MES/ERP/WMS.

Batch task processing: Built-in 2GB memory can cache 50,000+ label tasks to avoid data jams.

Automatic ribbon/label detection: RFID identifies ribbon type to prevent installation errors.

3. High compatibility and scalability

Supports a variety of label materials:

High-temperature resistant polyimide (PI) labels (260℃ reflow soldering).

Oil-proof PET labels (automotive, chemical industry).

Washable RFID labels (clothing, medical industry).

Multiple interfaces: USB, Ethernet, serial port, WiFi (optional), Bluetooth (optional).

IV. Hardware and function highlights

1. Modular design

Fast print head: replacement time <1 minute, hot plug support.

Dual ribbon compartment: supports up to 450 meters of ribbon (outer diameter), reducing the frequency of material replacement.

2. Humanized interaction

4.3-inch color touch screen: graphical operation, support for multiple languages (including Chinese).

Sound and light alarm system: automatic reminder when the ribbon is exhausted and RFID encoding fails.

3. Optional accessories

Automatic cutter: automatic label cutting (suitable for logistics labels).

Peeler: automatic peeling of the backing paper for easy labeling (suitable for SMT production lines).

WiFi 6/5G module: suitable for wireless deployment in smart factories.

5. Industry application scenarios

Industry Typical applications Technical requirements

Electronic manufacturing PCB serial number + RFID traceability (IPC compliant) High temperature resistance, chemical corrosion resistance

Automotive logistics Smart pallet label (RFID + barcode dual carrier) High-speed printing + batch reading and writing

Medical equipment UDI compliance label (RFID encrypted storage) HIPAA/FDA data security

Retail warehousing Clothing RFID label (batch coding) Washable, foldable

6. Comparison of competing products (compared with Zebra ZT230 RFID, SATO CL4NX RFID)

Compared products PX240S RFID Zebra ZT230 RFID SATO CL4NX RFID

Printing speed 305mm/s 254mm/s 300mm/s

RFID encoding speed 152mm/s 102mm/s 120mm/s

Protection level IP54 IP42 IP53

System integration Smart Edge Link-OS SATO APP Framework

Price range: ¥18,000~25,000 ¥15,000~22,000 ¥16,000~23,000

Advantages summary:

✅ Faster speed: suitable for scenarios with high production capacity requirements (such as e-commerce logistics).

✅ Higher protection level: IP54, adaptable to harsh industrial environments.

✅ Smarter management: Smart Edge supports remote operation and maintenance.

VII. User evaluation and typical feedback

An automotive electronics manufacturer:

"Using PX240S RFID in the engine production line, the RFID encoding success rate has increased from 96% to 99.5%, saving about 1.5 million yuan in rework costs annually."

A cross-border logistics company:

"Processing 4,000 RFID tags per hour, 1.5 times faster than the old equipment, zero failures during the Double Eleven promotion."

VIII. Procurement suggestions

Recommended scenarios

Automated production lines that require high-speed printing + RFID encoding.

Industries with high requirements for data accuracy and traceability (such as automobiles and medical care).

Budget and ROI

Price per unit: ¥18,000~25,000.

Return on investment cycle: 6~12 months (recovering costs by reducing manual intervention and reducing error rates).

IX. Summary

Honeywell PX240S RFID has become a benchmark equipment in the fields of intelligent manufacturing and smart logistics with its industrial-grade reliability, ultra-high-speed printing + RFID encoding, and intelligent management. Its high protection and high compatibility design is particularly suitable for harsh scenarios such as electronic manufacturing, automobiles, and medical care. It is an ideal choice for building an Industry 4.0 intelligent traceability system.