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 built-in weighing capability, delivering the speed, accuracy, and reliability required by enterprise retail operations. The Magellan 9600i standardizes checkout performance across multiple facilities while reducing total cost of ownership through unified hardware management and simplified staff training.
Key Features
- Next-Gen Digital Imaging Bi-Optic technology for rapid, accurate barcode scanning
- Integrated scale with multiple platter configurations for produce and item verification
- All-directional 1D/2D barcode reading capability
- GS1 Digital Link support for modern retail data standards
- Advanced shrink reduction technology to minimize loss in high-throughput environments
- Multiple mounting and configuration options for flexible checkout layouts
- Wired connectivity via USB and RS-232 for stable, deterministic performance
- Compact design: 305 x 216 x 406 mm, weighing 6.6 kg
- 1-Year Limited Warranty with optional extended coverage through EaseOfCare programs
Technical Highlights
The bi-optic design enables simultaneous vertical and horizontal barcode reading without operator repositioning, accelerating throughput at peak checkout times. The integrated scale eliminates additional equipment footprint while maintaining metrological accuracy. Wired USB and RS-232 connectivity ensures consistent data transmission in environments where wireless interference or latency cannot be tolerated. The device's robust construction addresses the demands of tough retail settings with high transaction volumes and frequent cleaning cycles.
Applications
Ideal for grocery checkout lanes, department store POS stations, and discount retail environments requiring reliable high-speed scanning and item verification. The Magellan 9600i supports enterprise standardization strategies across multiple locations, enabling consistent customer experience, streamlined device management, and centralized spare parts inventory.
The Magellan 9600i represents Datalogic's commitment to purpose-built retail automation hardware. For IT managers and operations teams, the key value proposition lies in fleet standardization—deploying a single scanner-scale model across dozens of stores reduces training overhead, repair complexity, and total cost of ownership. The bi-optic imaging approach is particularly effective in high-velocity checkout environments where customers expect sub-second scan times.
The integrated scale eliminates the need for separate weighing stations, freeing counter space and reducing equipment redundancy. Datalogic's factory support and certified repair network provide the service-level reliability expected in 24/7 retail operations. Consider EaseOfCare extended warranty options for multi-year deployments to protect against unexpected downtime during peak seasons.
