PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE READER
The PowerScan family of bar code readers are the ultimate industrial handheld scanners
designed and constructed to withstand the toughest environmental conditions. The
PowerScan 9600 imagers have an ultra-rugged design, an ergonomic shape with well-
balanced weight to reduce operator stress during daily activities and an intuitive aiming
system, allowing the highest first-pass reading rate while reducing unnatural wrist
movement.
The PowerScan 9600 area imagers are available in three different optics, to satisfy any
customer need. The Standard Range optic is ideal for most of the applications requiring
barcode reading at intuitive distance; the High Performance optic adds the capability to
decode high density barcodes together with an increased depth of field on standard 1D/
2D codes; the Document Capture model, available only for the PD96300, is thought for
Wide Angle code reading and Document Capture applications.
The PowerScan 9600 area imagers also feature Datalogic’s exclusive 3 Green Lights
(3GL™) for superior good-read feedback together with a loud beeper and vibration. The
‘Green Spot’ technology directly on the code and dual Good Read LEDs increase visibil
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ity at any angle. All models have multi-interface capabilities featuring the most popular
interfaces: RS-232, USB and offer an optional Ethernet for standard or industrial uses.
Datalogic’s Motionix™ motion-sensing technology detects the natural actions of the
operator to automatically switch the scanner into the desired scanning mode (handheld
or presentation scanning).
The PowerScan 9600 cordless model further enhances the operator efficiency and
safety with Datalogic’s STAR Cordless System™. The Datalogic STAR Cordless System™
for narrow-band radio communications was developed specifically to maximize effi
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ciency and reliability for handheld scanner data collection applications. The PowerScan
PM96XX models are equipped with a new generation of the STAR-System that further
improves the already outstanding features of versatility, ease of use and radio range.
Accurate power management allows long lasting battery life to always guarantee more
than one shift of intensive scanning. The PowerScan 9600 scanner features Datalogic’s
Wireless Charging System. Based on inductive-charging technology, Datalogic’s Wireless
Charging System eliminates battery contacts and pins that often get dirty, bent, or bro
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ken over time – and this removes a key point of failure for devices used in industrial and
retail functions.
The PM96XX series offers two display options: 4 configurable keys and a full 16-key key
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board. This increases interaction between the host and the user allowing a two-way
exchange of information for more reliable and effective communications.
The BC9600 base/charger has a modular design and is available with multiple interface
plug-ins for standard and industrial communication, such as RS-232, USB, Standard
Ethernet and Industrial Ethernet protocols.
