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 checkout environments. This integrated platform combines advanced digital imaging technology with built-in weighing capability, delivering reliable barcode capture and product verification in demanding grocery and retail settings. The Magellan 9600i addresses the operational challenges of modern retail by consolidating scanning and weighing into a single standardized device, reducing complexity and improving checkout throughput.
Key Features
- Next-Gen Digital Imaging Bi-Optic technology for superior barcode capture
- Integrated scale with multiple platter configuration options
- All-directional 1D/2D barcode reading capability
- GS1 Digital Link support for omnichannel retail compatibility
- Advanced shrink reduction technology to minimize losses
- Multiple mounting and configuration options for flexible deployment
- Rugged design built for high-traffic retail environments
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Bi-Optic Fixed Retail Scanner-Scale
- Scan Type: Next-Gen Digital Imaging Bi-Optic
- Connectivity: USB and RS-232 wired connections
- Dimensions: 305 x 216 x 406 mm (12.0 x 8.5 x 16.0 in)
- Weight: 6.6 kg (14.5 lb)
- Warranty: 1-Year Limited
Applications
The Magellan 9600i is purpose-built for retail checkout environments including grocery stores, supermarkets, mass merchandise retailers, and specialty retail locations. The combination of bi-optic imaging and integrated weighing makes it ideal for produce departments, general merchandise scanning, and point-of-sale stations requiring accurate product identification and verification.
Enterprise Fleet Management
Organizations standardizing on the Magellan 9600i benefit from a consistent hardware platform across multiple locations. Datalogic factory support, certified repair services, and available extended warranty coverage options reduce total cost of ownership and minimize downtime. The platform's configuration flexibility enables IT teams to deploy a single device type across diverse retail environments, simplifying training, maintenance, and spare parts inventory management.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The Magellan 9600i represents Datalogic's commitment to next-generation retail automation. The bi-optic architecture combines vertical and horizontal scanning planes, improving read rates on poorly printed or damaged barcodes—a critical requirement in high-velocity checkout environments. Integration of weighing eliminates the need for separate scale hardware, reducing footprint and simplifying installation at the point of sale.
The wired USB/RS-232 connectivity ensures stable, latency-free communication with retail management systems, a fundamental requirement for synchronized inventory and pricing data. For retailers managing large checkout footprints, the ability to standardize on a single scanner-scale platform reduces operational friction and creates predictable support costs. The advanced shrink reduction technology reflects modern retail's focus on loss prevention, particularly important in environments where product verification and accurate pricing directly impact profitability.
