
Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work on both the HDS 150 and the HDS 230?
Yes. HSM lists device types HDS 150 and HDS 230 for article 2492111, so the same scanner is specified for both machines. That is unusual among the HDS accessories, several of which are HDS 230 only.
What does it actually scan?
HSM states that the data media to be destroyed is registered and documented with it. In practice that means reading the label or asset tag on each carrier as it is presented to the machine. HSM does not publish which barcode symbologies are supported, so if you use a specific label format, confirm it with us before ordering.
Does it produce a certificate or a report?
HSM does not publish the reporting software, file format or record retention behaviour that sits behind the scanner. It documents the media; what your machine does with that record depends on the HDS configuration. Ask us to confirm the reporting capability against your machine's build before you rely on it for a client-facing certificate.
Is the scanner required to operate the shredder?
No. The HDS 150 and HDS 230 run without it. The scanner is a documentation option for sites that need item-level traceability. If your process only requires a batch record, you do not need it.