Datalogic PowerScan
Rugged industrial barcode scanners built for demanding manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, and retail environments.
The Datalogic PowerScan family brings together corded and cordless industrial scanners for everyday 1D scanning, advanced 1D/2D data capture, Direct Part Marking, long-range reading, and connected industrial workflows.
The Datalogic PowerScan Series
PowerScan is Datalogic's family of rugged handheld industrial barcode scanners. The lineup is designed for environments where standard office or light-duty scanners may not be enough, including warehouses, manufacturing floors, intralogistics operations, loading areas, retail backrooms, and applications that require dependable scanning around dust, water, drops, and constant daily use.
Built for Industrial Work
PowerScan models are designed for demanding environments, with rugged housings, ergonomic shapes, and configurations built around repetitive scanning throughout the workday.
Multiple Ways to Connect
Depending on the model, PowerScan scanners are available as corded units, Bluetooth cordless scanners, or Datalogic STAR Cordless System models.
Choose the Reading Capability
The family spans dedicated 1D linear imagers, rugged 1D/2D area imagers, DPM readers, longer-distance options, and advanced document capture configurations.
Which Datalogic PowerScan Series Is Right for You?
The easiest way to understand PowerScan is to start with the scanner family, then choose the connection type and exact configuration that fits your application.
| PowerScan Series | Best Fit | Reading Capability | Connection Options Covered Here | Standout Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerScan 9100 | Industrial 1D barcode scanning | 1D linear imaging | PD corded, PBT Bluetooth, PM STAR Cordless | Green laser-like scan line, rugged construction, flexible industrial connectivity |
| PowerScan 9500 DPM | Direct Part Marking and small high-density codes | DPM plus standard 1D/2D barcodes | PD corded, PBT Bluetooth | DPM decoding, close-range reading, high-density optics, Motionix, soft white illumination |
| PowerScan 9600 | Advanced industrial traceability and demanding mixed-code workflows | 1D, stacked, 2D, postal codes, image capture | PD corded, PBT cordless, PM STAR Cordless | IP65/IP67, Standard Range, High Performance, Document Capture, modular connectivity, wireless charging on cordless models |
PowerScan 9100 Series
A rugged 1D scanning family built around Datalogic's green laser-like acquisition system. It is a strong fit for businesses that primarily scan traditional 1D barcodes and want industrial durability with corded or cordless options.
- 1D linear imaging
- Green scan line for easy aiming
- Bluetooth, STAR Cordless, and corded variants
- Industrial Ethernet options through compatible bases
PowerScan 9500 DPM Series
Designed for Direct Part Marking applications where codes are marked directly onto a component rather than printed on a label. These scanners can also read standard printed barcodes.
- Direct Part Marking support
- High-density optics for very small codes
- Soft white illumination
- Motionix motion-sensing technology
PowerScan 9600 Series
The most advanced PowerScan family represented in this lineup, with rugged 1D/2D scanning, multiple optical configurations, industrial connectivity, and ultra-rugged construction for demanding traceability workflows.
- IP65 and IP67 sealing
- Standard Range, High Performance, and Document Capture optics
- Up to 10 million trigger activations
- Wireless charging on cordless models
Find the Right Datalogic PowerScan for Your Application
Not sure whether you need a PowerScan 9100, 9500 DPM, 9600, or a specific corded or cordless configuration? Tell us what you're scanning and how the scanner will be used. Our team can help narrow down the right PowerScan for your workflow.
Datalogic PowerScan 9100 Series
The PowerScan 9100 family is centered on rugged 1D barcode scanning. Datalogic's green laser-like scan line gives operators a familiar, highly visible aiming experience while retaining the benefits of linear imaging technology.
- PD9130: corded industrial 1D linear imager with RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, and USB interface support.
- PBT9100: Bluetooth cordless 1D scanner that can connect through a base station or directly to compatible Bluetooth devices.
- PM9100: cordless model using Datalogic's STAR Cordless System for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and networked industrial deployments.
- Compatible base options can support Standard Ethernet and Industrial Ethernet protocols such as EtherNet/IP and Modbus.
Datalogic PowerScan 9500 DPM Series
The PowerScan 9500 DPM family is built for applications where a barcode is marked directly onto the item itself. That can include laser or chemical etching, dot peening, and inkjet marking used on components, tools, parts, and manufactured items.
- Reads DPM codes as well as standard barcodes printed on labels.
- High-density optics support very small, high-resolution codes.
- Soft-pulsed white illumination helps reduce harsh flashes during repeated scanning.
- Motionix technology can automatically switch between handheld and presentation-style scanning based on operator movement.
- Available in corded and Bluetooth cordless configurations represented by the PD9530-DPM and PBT9500-DPM models.
Datalogic PowerScan 9600 Series
The PowerScan 9600 family is built for advanced industrial traceability and everyday rugged scanning. It combines 1D/2D imaging, ultra-rugged construction, multiple optical configurations, strong operator feedback, and modular connectivity for modern manufacturing, intralogistics, and retail environments.
- Standard Range: for normal-distance 1D and 2D barcode reading.
- High Performance: adds increased depth of field and support for high-density barcodes.
- Document Capture: supports wide-angle code reading and document/image capture applications.
- IP65 and IP67 environmental sealing and a trigger rated for up to 10 million activations.
- 3GL good-read feedback, Motionix motion sensing, and white light illumination.
- Cordless versions add Datalogic wireless technologies and contact-free wireless charging.
Understanding PowerScan Model Names
The letters in the model name help indicate how the scanner connects. The exact features still depend on the series and configuration, but this is a useful starting point when comparing the models covered on this page.
Corded PowerScan
Best when the scanner stays at a fixed workstation or wired connection is preferred.
STAR Cordless System
Datalogic's proprietary narrow-band wireless system for industrial cordless deployments.
Bluetooth Cordless
Bluetooth-based models for wireless mobility and connection to compatible hosts or base stations.
PowerScan Technologies That Matter
Not every PowerScan model includes every feature, but these are some of the technologies that distinguish the families covered above.
3GL Good-Read Feedback
Datalogic's 3 Green Lights technology, combined with audible feedback on supported models, gives operators a clear confirmation that a barcode was read successfully.
Motionix Motion Sensing
Supported PowerScan imagers can detect the operator's natural movement and automatically switch between scanning modes.
Direct Part Marking
DPM configurations are designed to decode barcodes marked directly onto parts and components, including challenging small and high-density codes.
Industrial Connectivity
Depending on the scanner and cradle, supported interfaces include USB, RS-232, Ethernet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, and other industrial communication options.
Wireless Charging
PowerScan 9600 cordless models use inductive charging to eliminate exposed charging contacts that can become dirty, bent, or damaged over time.
Rugged Environmental Protection
The PowerScan 9600 family is rated IP65 and IP67 and is designed to withstand demanding industrial conditions, repeated drops, dirt, and water exposure.
Where Datalogic PowerScan Fits
PowerScan scanners are designed for operations where barcode data capture is part of the daily workflow and reliability matters.
Manufacturing
Scan components, work-in-process items, finished goods, and Direct Part Marks throughout production and traceability workflows.
Warehousing & Intralogistics
Support receiving, inventory, picking, packing, staging, replenishment, and other high-volume warehouse processes.
Logistics & Distribution
Capture barcodes on cartons, pallets, shipments, and inventory moving through docks, distribution centers, and delivery operations.
Forklift & Vehicle Workflows
Use compatible cordless models alongside vehicle-mount terminals to support mobile warehouse and material-handling operations.
Retail & Backroom Operations
Use rugged scanning for inventory, receiving, stockroom workflows, and other applications where light-duty scanners may not be enough.
Component & DPM Traceability
Choose DPM-capable PowerScan models when codes are etched, peened, or otherwise marked directly onto a manufactured part.
See the PowerScan 9600 Series in Action
The PowerScan 9600 series combines ultra-rugged 1D/2D scanning, ergonomic handling, advanced optics, and industrial connectivity in Datalogic's newer PowerScan platform.
Datalogic PowerScan 9600 Series overview video.
Datalogic PowerScan FAQs
What is the Datalogic PowerScan series?
PowerScan is Datalogic's rugged handheld industrial barcode scanner family, with models for 1D scanning, 1D/2D imaging, Direct Part Marking, long-range reading, document capture, and corded or cordless operation.
What is the difference between PowerScan PD, PM, and PBT models?
In the models covered here, PD identifies corded versions, PM models use Datalogic's STAR Cordless System, and PBT models use Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
Which PowerScan series is best for Direct Part Marking?
The PowerScan 9500 DPM models are specifically designed for Direct Part Marking and can read codes etched, peened, or otherwise marked directly onto parts. They can also read standard printed barcodes.
What is the most advanced PowerScan family covered here?
The PowerScan 9600 is the most advanced family represented on this page, with multiple optical options, IP65/IP67 sealing, industrial connectivity, and wireless charging on cordless configurations.
Can PowerScan scanners connect to industrial networks?
Yes, depending on the scanner, base, and configuration. Supported options across the models covered here include Standard Ethernet and industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and Profinet.
Which PowerScan scanner should I choose?
Start with the barcode type and working environment. Choose the 9100 family for rugged 1D scanning, the 9500 DPM family for direct-marked codes, or the 9600 family for advanced rugged 1D/2D applications with broader optical and connectivity options.
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