Datalogic POWERSCAN PBT9600 BT HI PERF

Where lesser scanners hesitate, the PowerScan PBT9600-HPRB pushes through. It pairs Datalogic’s high-performance 2D imaging engine with Bluetooth 5.0 wireless freedom, so you can scan dense barcodes, damaged labels, and Digimarc digital watermarks from up to 100 metres away. Built for warehouses, loading docks, and production floors, this cordless workhorse shrugs off 2.5 m drops onto concrete and shrugs off dust and water with an IP65 rating.

Highlights

• High-performance 2D area imager reads 1D, 2D, postal codes, and Digimarc
• Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology with up to 100 m range
• Rugged IP65 housing withstands dust, water, and repeated drops
• 3350 mAh lithium-ion battery delivers over 100,000 scans per charge
• 4-dot aimer with centre cross for precise targeting
• Datalogic Green Spot and good-read LED for instant confirmation
• Compatible with USB, RS-232, and keyboard wedge host interfaces via cradle

In daily use

From the moment you pick it up, the PBT9600-HPRB feels ready for real work. Its yellow-and-black body is easy to spot in a busy environment, and the trigger is responsive without being twitchy. The red LED illumination and 4-dot aimer make it simple to hit the right code on the first try, even in dim lighting. When a scan succeeds, the beeper, Green Spot, and good-read LED all confirm it instantly, so you never waste time re-scanning. Because it reads Digimarc, you can also capture codes printed invisibly into packaging, labels, or even images on screen.

Mobility is the real game changer. With Bluetooth 5.0, you can move freely around a pallet rack, dock door, or assembly line without dragging a cable. The scanner pairs reliably with a base station or any Bluetooth-enabled host, and the 100 m range means you can cover a surprising amount of ground before returning to the cradle. The battery keeps going through the longest shifts—over 100,000 scans per charge—and recharges in about four hours when you finally dock it.

Full specifications

• Brand: Datalogic
• Model: PowerScan PBT9600-HPRB
• MPN: PBT9600-HPRB
• Scanner type: 2D area imager
• Connectivity technology: Wireless (Bluetooth 5.0)
• Wireless range: Up to 100 m (328 ft)
• Decoding capability: 1D, 2D, postal codes, Digimarc
• Drop specification: 2.5 m (8.2 ft) onto concrete
• IP rating: IP65
• Battery type: Lithium-Ion, 3350 mAh
• Scans per charge: >100,000
• Charge time: Approximately 4 hours
• Operating temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)
• Aimer: 4-dot aimer with centre cross
• Illumination: Red LED (630 nm)
• Feedback indicators: Beeper, Datalogic Green Spot, Good Read LED
• Host interfaces (via cradle): USB, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge
• Memory: 16 MB Flash, 32 MB RAM
• Minimum print contrast: 15%
• Product colour: Yellow / Black

Final note

When uptime and accuracy are non-negotiable, the PowerScan PBT9600-HPRB delivers the rugged reliability and wireless freedom your team needs to keep goods moving.