Datalogic 99222713000-023310 Magellan 9600i Bi-Optic Scanner-Scale
The Datalogic Magellan 9600i (model 99222713000-023310) is a fixed integrated checkout scanner-scale designed for grocery, supermarket, and high-volume retail environments where transaction speed and barcode read accuracy directly impact customer satisfaction and labor productivity. This is not a standalone barcode reader—it combines next-generation digital imaging scanning with an embedded weight-capture platform, eliminating the need for separate equipment at the point of sale.
Key Features
- Next-Gen Digital Imaging Bi-Optic Scanning: Combines horizontal and vertical scanning planes in a single device, capturing barcodes at multiple angles without requiring staff to reorient items. Digital imaging (rather than laser) reads damaged or poorly printed barcodes more reliably, reducing scan failures during high-volume checkout periods and improving first-pass read rates.
- All-Directional 1D/2D Barcode Reading: Processes linear codes, 2D codes (QR, Data Matrix, PDF417), and hybrid symbologies in any orientation. Real-world benefit: checkout staff spend less time aligning packages, reducing transaction time per customer and bottlenecks during peak hours.
- Integrated Weighing Scale with Configurable Platters: Built-in scale eliminates the need for a separate produce or price-verification scale, reducing counter footprint and simplifying staff workflows. Multiple platter configurations allow you to match the scale platform to your SKU mix (small packaged goods vs. bulk produce).
- GS1 Digital Link Support: Enables barcode labels to encode URLs and structured data, positioning your checkout infrastructure for emerging mobile commerce and omnichannel inventory scenarios without requiring future hardware replacement.
- Shrink Reduction Technology: Advanced algorithms minimize missed or double-scanned items, directly reducing loss at checkout and improving inventory accuracy.
- Dual Connectivity: USB and RS-232 Wired Connections: Two independent wired protocols ensure compatibility with legacy and modern POS systems. Wired connection (no wireless) eliminates interference issues in high-RF retail environments and removes battery-maintenance overhead.
- Compact Physical Footprint: 305 × 216 × 406 mm (12.0 × 8.5 × 16.0 in) and 6.6 kg (14.5 lbs) fit standard checkout counters without requiring costly counter reconfiguration or space-reclamation projects.
- Durable Construction for Retail Environments: Built to withstand daily contact, cleaning fluids, and temperature variation typical of retail checkout—important for devices processing 100+ transactions per hour across eight-hour shifts.
Integration & Compatibility
The Magellan 9600i connects via USB or RS-232 to existing POS terminals, self-checkout kiosks, and enterprise retail management systems. The wired interface eliminates pairing overhead and avoids wireless signal degradation common in dense retail environments with multiple access points and radio interference. GS1 Digital Link support ensures compatibility with modern retail data standards, allowing future software updates to unlock additional features without hardware replacement.
Datalogic provides factory support and certified repair services. Organizations deploying multiple units across store locations benefit from simplified spare parts inventory, standardized user training, and consolidated device management—reducing operational complexity when scaling from single-location to multi-unit deployments.
When to Choose a Different Model
If your checkout environment requires wireless connectivity or mobile scanning at multiple points of sale beyond the fixed counter, evaluate a handheld or mobile scanner variant from the Datalogic family. If you do not need integrated weighing and require only barcode scanning for express lanes, a compact single-function scanner may reduce cost and footprint. For very high-volume environments processing specialized symbologies (pharmaceutical traceability, logistics GS1-128), confirm GS1 Digital Link and secondary barcode support with Datalogic technical sales before final selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between the Magellan 9600i's digital imaging and laser scanning?
A: Digital imaging captures an image of the barcode and decodes it computationally. This approach handles damaged, faded, or poorly printed barcodes more reliably than laser, which requires a strong reflective surface. For retail checkout environments with variable barcode quality, digital imaging reduces read failures and improves transaction speed.
Q: Can the Magellan 9600i integrate with my existing POS system?
A: Yes. The scanner-scale supports both USB and RS-232 wired connections, which are standard on most retail POS terminals and self-checkout kiosks. Consult your POS vendor's integration guide or Datalogic technical support to confirm driver or configuration requirements for your specific system.
Q: What warranty does the Magellan 9600i include?
A: The model 99222713000-023310 includes a 1-Year Limited Warranty from Datalogic. Extended warranty coverage (EaseOfCare) is available for predictable total cost of ownership on large deployments.
Q: What is the typical read rate at checkout speeds?
A: The Magellan 9600i is optimized for high-volume checkout (100+ transactions per hour). Exact read-rate and throughput metrics depend on barcode quality, orientation, and checkout staff scanning technique. Datalogic can provide benchmark data for your specific product mix upon request.
Q: Does the scale portion work with produce and packaged goods equally?
A: Yes. The integrated scale supports multiple platter configurations, allowing you to optimize the platform for your product range. Configurable platters accommodate everything from small packaged goods to bulk produce without a separate scale purchase.
Q: Is the Magellan 9600i NDAA or TAA compliant?
A: Compliance status is not specified in the available technical documentation. For government procurement or supply-chain security requirements, contact Datalogic sales or your authorized distributor to confirm applicable certifications.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The Magellan 9600i represents Datalogic's mature, purpose-built approach to integrated checkout hardware. The model 99222713000-023310 combines bi-optic imaging (horizontal and vertical scanning planes) with an embedded scale, addressing the real-world retail scenario where item orientation varies and checkout speed directly drives labor economics. Digital imaging technology enables faster processing of damaged or poorly printed barcodes compared to laser-based alternatives, reducing scan failures at checkout and improving first-pass read rates—a significant productivity gain when processing 100+ transactions per hour.
Technical Highlights:
- Bi-Optic Digital Imaging Design: Two scanning planes eliminate the need for staff to reorient items for the scanner, reducing friction in high-volume checkout. Digital imaging outperforms laser on variable barcode quality—directly measurable in reduced transaction times during peak hours.
- Integrated Scale with Configurable Platters: Eliminates separate weighing equipment and counter clutter. Platter options support both small packaged goods and bulk produce, avoiding the cost and complexity of secondary scale purchases or integration.
- All-Directional 1D/2D Reading: Captures linear codes, QR, Data Matrix, and hybrid symbologies in any orientation. The practical benefit: reduced staff training overhead and faster item throughput, directly improving customer satisfaction metrics during peak checkout periods.
- GS1 Digital Link Support: Future-proofs checkout infrastructure for emerging mobile commerce and omnichannel scenarios without hardware replacement.
- Compact 305 × 216 × 406 mm Form Factor and 6.6 kg Weight: Fits standard checkout counters without requiring costly counter redesign or space reclamation.
Deployment Considerations:
- Wired Connectivity Only: USB and RS-232 eliminate wireless pairing complexity and avoid RF interference in dense retail environments—a real advantage in supermarkets with multiple access points. No battery maintenance overhead. Trade-off: not suitable for mobile scanning away from the checkout counter.
- Integration Complexity: Wired connection requires POS driver support and RS-232/USB port availability on your terminal. Older POS systems may need adapter or middleware. Confirm compatibility with your POS vendor before final order.
- Scale Calibration and Compliance: Embedded weighing requires periodic calibration per retail food safety standards. Factor in maintenance overhead and potential downtime during regulatory audits.
Deploy the 99222713000-023310 in high-volume grocery or supermarket checkout environments where transaction speed, barcode read accuracy, and integrated weighing directly impact customer experience and labor productivity. The bi-optic imaging and configurable platters solve real problems in produce-heavy and packaged-goods checkouts where barcode orientation and SKU variety are unpredictable. For express lanes or digital-only transactions, a simpler single-function scanner may be more cost-effective.
