Dock Door Scanning


Manual scanning processes can create problems at busy dock doors. They are prone to operator errors, slowing down forklifts, creating inventory blind spots, and making errors hard to trace. Zebra's automated dock door scanning solutions replace stop-and-scan steps with hands-free reading as pallets pass through a scan gate. Fixed readers scan the sides of incoming pallets to capture label information in multiple positions and orientations. Scanned data is sent to vehicle computers and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) for real-time verification, helping to ensure every pallet reaches its intended destination.

Dock worker with Zebra FS80 in a warehouse going through a dock door.

Automate dock door barcode capture to move pallets faster, confirm shipments in your Warehouse Management System, and improve traceability

Zebra Machine Vision Dock Door Scanning Video Screencapture

Automate goods-in/goods-out scanning at the dock door

Zebra fixed industrial scanners mount to a gantry around the dock door to read pallet labels automatically as forklifts move through with no stops required. Zebra Aurora Focus code-reading software reads multiple codes at varying distances and angles at speeds up to 7 km/h to keep freight flowing. The system then passes validated data to onboard vehicle computers and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) as required. Teams get repeatable accuracy, faster hands-free scanning, shorter dwell times, and clear traceability on every move.

Aurora Focus software reading and validating barcodes for logistics and traceability.

Integrate confirmations with your systems

Zebra's Aurora Focus code reading software offers a continuous trigger mode, ensuring reliable scanning performance for dock door applications. Advanced error handling features include configurable retries, timeouts, and operator alerts (lights/HMI) to address issues promptly, while webhook/API events enable seamless integration with workflows like hold-and-investigate or zone controls such as stoplights and gates. Adjustable settings for exposure, gain, and illumination ensure optimal performance across varying scanning conditions and distances, making Aurora Focus ideal for dynamic dock door environments.

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