Your scanners should be charged, tracked, and ready. Every shift.

Every minute your warehouse team waits for a charged scanner is a minute your operation isn't running. ecos smart scanner lockers automate the charge, assign, and return cycle so your team picks faster — and you always know exactly where every device is.

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The hidden cost of unmanaged scanners

In a busy warehouse or distribution centre, each handheld scanner can cost over $1,000. But the bigger cost isn't the device — it's the downtime and friction that comes from poor scanner management.

Sound familiar?

  • Workers arrive at the start of a shift only to find scanners dead or missing — losing 10–15 minutes before the first pick.
  • A scanner goes missing and there's no record of who had it last. Replacement comes out of the operations budget.
  • Your team is managing scanner checkout on a clipboard or spreadsheet — which nobody keeps up to date.
  • IT gets pulled in to troubleshoot or track devices instead of focusing on higher-value work.
  • You have no visibility into how long devices are lasting or when batteries need replacing.

ecos scanner lockers eliminate these problems entirely.
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How ecos scanner lockers work

Workers authenticate at the locker — via PIN, badge, or biometric — and a compartment opens to reveal a fully charged scanner. At the end of a shift, they return it and the locker starts charging automatically. Every transaction is logged in real time.

Intelligent charging, built in

  • Charging contacts integrated into each compartment support Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, and other major scanner brands.
  • LED indicators on each door show charge status at a glance — no one wastes time opening doors to check.
  • Smart charge management prevents overcharging to maximise battery lifespan across your entire device fleet.
  • Battery health is tracked over time, so you can proactively replace aging batteries before they cause shift disruptions.
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Kit management — check out everything at once

  • Bundle a scanner with its holster, stylus, and headset as a single kit. Workers check out and return everything together — no more mismatched accessories.
  • Kits can be customised per role, shift, or job type. A picker gets a standard kit; a supervisor gets a kit with a tablet included.
  • The system flags incomplete returns so nothing gets left behind on the floor.
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Real-time accountability

  • Know who has every scanner, which compartment it belongs to, and when it's due back — in real time, from any browser or the ecos mobile app.
  • Automated alerts notify supervisors when a device is overdue for return. No more chasing workers down at end of shift.
  • Every transaction is logged automatically, creating a full audit trail for compliance, insurance, or internal reporting.
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Built for the pace of warehouse operations

ecos scanner lockers are designed for the reality of large-scale logistics and distribution environments — multiple shifts, hundreds of workers, and equipment that has to be working before the first pick.
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Shift handovers in seconds, not minutes

  • Authentication is fast — PIN entry, badge tap, or fingerprint. Workers are signed out in under 10 seconds.
  • The ecos mobile app shows real-time device availability so supervisors can see what's ready before shift start.
  • Automated shift reports give managers a clean record of all checkouts and returns without any manual input.
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Cold storage and harsh environments

  • ecos lockers are cold-storage compatible. If your operation runs in freezer or chiller areas, your locker can too.
  • Dust and debris resistant — built for active production and warehouse floors, not office environments.
  • Steel bodies with 3mm thickness and under 1mm gap dimensions keep devices secure and protected.
  • Battery backup keeps lockers operational for up to 12 hours without mains power. All transactions sync when power is restored.
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Easy to deploy, easy to expand

  • No complex IT installation required. Your team can have a locker system up and running in minutes.
  • ecos lockers are fully modular — start with the capacity you need today and add columns as your operation grows.
  • Cloud-based ecos webman software is accessible from any PC or mobile device. Manage multiple sites from one interface.
  • Regular over-the-air software updates keep your system current. 24/7 support is available when you need it.

Who uses ecos scanner lockers

ecos scanner lockers are used by operations teams at leading retailers, third-party logistics providers, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities. Anywhere that handheld scanners are part of daily operations — and where downtime is not an option.

Typical environments:

  • Large-format retail distribution centres and fulfilment operations
  • E-commerce and 3PL warehouses running multiple shifts
  • Manufacturing facilities with inventory scanning requirements
  • Airport and freight logistics operations
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See how much time you can recover per shift

If your operation runs 3 shifts with 50 workers each and each worker loses 10 minutes at shift start to scanner issues, that's 25 hours of lost productivity per day. ecos scanner lockers pay for themselves fast.

Talk to an ecos specialist to see a demo or get a budgetary quote for your operation.

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