Cronus — barcode scanners, data collection terminals, and business automation solutions

Computers and peripherals

Cronus is a Russian company, developer and manufacturer of barcode scanners, data collection terminals, and solutions for warehouse, retail, logistics, and industrial enterprise automation. The company was founded in 2010, with its headquarters located in Moscow. Cronus is one of the leading Russian manufacturers in the field of automatic identification systems and offers a wide range of equipment for barcode reading and real-time data collection. The company's products are included in the Ministry of Industry and Trade domestic equipment registry and meet the requirements for use in government institutions and critical information infrastructure (CII) facilities.

Official website: cronus.ru

About Cronus

Cronus was founded in 2010. The headquarters is located in Moscow. Since its founding, the company has specialized in the development, production, and supply of barcode scanners, data collection terminals, and solutions for business process automation.

Cronus has its own R&D center and manufacturing facilities, which allows for a full development and production cycle — from electronic circuit design to final assembly and testing of finished products. The company holds GOST R certificates confirming that its products meet safety and quality requirements.

Cronus's portfolio includes over 30 models of scanners and terminals. The products are used in major retail chains, logistics companies, manufacturing enterprises, and government institutions across Russia.

Cronus product categories for business

1. Cronus handheld barcode scanners

Cronus offers a wide range of handheld scanners for various applications.

Cronus S series — scanners for retail and warehouses

The S series scanners deliver high performance and reliability for checkout zones and warehouses. Specifications:

Cronus S-100: handheld barcode scanner with USB connectivity. Support for 1D and 2D barcodes (QR, PDF417, DataMatrix). Scanning range up to 50 cm. Impact and drop protection (IP52).
Cronus S-200: scanner with enhanced performance. Support for 1D and 2D barcodes. Scanning range up to 75 cm. Impact and drop protection (IP54).
Cronus S-300: wireless scanner with Bluetooth support. Operating range up to 30 m. Support for 1D and 2D barcodes. Battery life up to 12 hours.

2. Cronus industrial scanners for warehouses and factories

Cronus offers industrial scanners for heavy-duty conditions.

Cronus P series — industrial scanners

Cronus P-100: industrial handheld scanner for warehouses and factories. Support for 1D and 2D barcodes. Scanning range up to 2.5 m. Protection against impact, dust, and moisture (IP65). Operating temperature range from -20°C to +50°C.
Cronus P-200: industrial scanner with DPM (Direct Part Marking) support for reading markings on metal surfaces.
Cronus P-300: wireless industrial scanner with Bluetooth support. Operating range up to 50 m.

3. Cronus fixed-mount scanners

Cronus offers fixed-mount scanners for checkout zones and manufacturing.

Cronus F series — fixed-mount scanners

Cronus F-100: fixed-mount scanner for checkout zones. Support for 1D and 2D barcodes. Built-in bracket for counter mounting.
Cronus F-200: fixed-mount scanner capable of reading barcodes from smartphone and tablet screens.

4. Cronus data collection terminals

Cronus offers data collection terminals for warehouses, logistics, and retail.

Cronus M series — mobile terminals

Cronus M-100: mobile terminal for warehouses. 1D/2D scanner, 4.3" touchscreen. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. Impact and moisture protection (IP54).
Cronus M-200: high-performance mobile terminal with enhanced performance. 1D/2D scanner, 4.3" touchscreen. 4G LTE support.

Cronus T series — industrial terminals for heavy-duty conditions

Cronus T-100: industrial terminal for warehouses and factories. 1D/2D scanner, 4.3" touchscreen, keyboard. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. Impact and moisture protection (IP65).

5. Cronus label printers

Cronus offers printers for label and marking printing.

Cronus label printers

Cronus P-400: industrial printer for warehouses and factories. Print speed up to 152 mm/s (6 in/s). Resolution 203 dpi. Print width up to 104 mm.

6. Cronus software

Cronus offers software for scanner and terminal management.

Cronus Config

Software for configuring and updating Cronus scanner firmware. Support for USB, Serial, and Ethernet connections.

Cronus Device Manager

Platform for centralized management of Cronus devices. Features:

Remote management of scanners and terminals.
Centralized firmware updates.
Device status monitoring.

Cronus technologies

Green Spot

Technology that provides confirmation of successful barcode reading via a green light spot, visible at both short and long distances.

DPM (Direct Part Marking)

Support for reading markings applied directly to the material surface (metal, plastic) using laser engraving or other methods.

Omni-directional Scanning

Barcode scanning in any direction, which speeds up the reading process and increases productivity.

Certification and compliance

Cronus products are included in the Ministry of Industry and Trade domestic equipment registry.
Equipment is certified to GOST R standards.
Complies with Federal Law 44-FZ and 223-FZ requirements for government procurement.
Quality management system is certified to ISO 9001 standards.

Enterprise use cases

Logistics and warehouses: Cronus data collection terminals and scanners for product labeling and inventory tracking.
Retail: Cronus scanners for checkout zones and sales floors.
Manufacturing: Cronus industrial scanners and terminals for product and component labeling.
Government institutions: Cronus products meeting import substitution requirements.

Technical support

Cronus provides warranty and post-warranty service through its own network of service centers across Russia. Warranty period for equipment is up to 3 years depending on the series.