Datalogic Magellan 9600i Bi-Optic Scanner-Scale
The Datalogic Magellan 9600i is a next-generation bi-optic fixed retail scanner-scale engineered for high-volume grocery and retail checkout environments. This integrated solution combines advanced digital imaging technology with precision weighing capability, delivering the speed, accuracy, and reliability required in enterprise point-of-sale operations.
Key Features
- Next-Gen Digital Imaging Bi-Optic scanning technology
- Integrated scale with multiple platter configuration options
- All-directional 1D and 2D barcode reading capability
- GS1 Digital Link support for modern retail workflows
- Wired connectivity via USB and RS-232 interfaces
- Compact footprint: 305 x 216 x 406 mm (12.0 x 8.5 x 16.0 in)
- Robust construction rated for high-traffic retail environments
- 1-Year Limited Warranty included
Technical Specifications
The Magellan 9600i weighs 6.6 kg (14.5 lb) and features a modular design supporting multiple mounting and configuration options to fit diverse checkout counter layouts. The bi-optic imaging architecture enables simultaneous horizontal and vertical barcode scanning, eliminating presentation angles that challenge single-plane scanners. Advanced shrink reduction technology reduces false reads and improves operational efficiency by minimizing checkout delays caused by scanning errors.
Applications
This scanner-scale is purpose-built for:
- Grocery store checkout lanes and self-checkout stations
- General merchandise retail point-of-sale systems
- High-throughput transaction environments requiring integrated weighing
- Enterprise retail chains standardizing on unified hardware platforms
Enterprise Deployment Benefits
Organizations can standardize on the Magellan 9600i across multiple facilities, simplifying device management, staff training, and spare parts inventory. The wired USB and RS-232 connectivity ensures stable integration with existing POS infrastructure, while the modular platform accommodates future upgrades and configuration changes as business needs evolve.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The Magellan 9600i addresses the total cost of ownership concerns of large retail deployments. Its bi-optic imaging approach handles the real-world variability of barcode presentation—barcodes scanned at angles, upside-down, or at varying distances from the scanner. This reduces operator frustration and checkout delays compared to single-plane scanners.
The integrated scale eliminates the need for separate weighing hardware at checkout, reducing cable clutter and hardware SKU count. For fleet managers, the combination of proven digital imaging technology, standardized connectivity, and available extended warranty programs enables predictable operational costs and simplified logistics. The compact 305mm width fits standard checkout counter spaces without requiring counter modifications.
