Datalogic Magellan 9800i Bi-Optic In-Counter Scanner & Scale

Revolutionize high-volume retail checkout throughput, cashier ergonomics, and loss prevention with the Datalogic Magellan™ 9800i High-Performance Multi-Plane Bi-Optic Scanner & Scale. Powered entirely by cutting-edge digital imaging technology across all reading planes, the Magellan 9800i is the world's leading bi-optic in-counter barcode scanner capable of reading 1D, 2D, and Digimarc® digital watermark barcodes seamlessly without requiring cashiers or self-checkout shoppers to orient items.

Featuring a sleek, low-bonnet profile, the Magellan 9800i optimizes line-of-sight across checkstands and accommodates ADA compliance for POS touchscreens, payment terminals, and receipt printers. Equipped with the revolutionary Top Down Reader (TDR) customer-facing mobile scanner and integrated with ScaleSentry™ and ScanSentry loss prevention technologies, the 9800i dramatically slashes transaction times while eliminating cashier weighing errors and checkout shrinkage.

Key Features & Enterprise Retail Innovations

• Full Digital Imaging Across All Planes: Seamless omnidirectional reading of 1D, 2D, and GS1 DataBar codes across horizontal and vertical windows with no moving motors or spinning mirrors.
• Top Down Reader (TDR) & Customer-Facing Mobile Imager: Enables shoppers to independently scan loyalty cards, digital coupons, and mobile wallet barcodes from smartphone screens in parallel while the cashier continues scanning items.
• All-Weighs™ Scale Platter: Expanded cantilevered weighing platter with an integrated produce-lift bonnet prevents oversized fruits and vegetables from touching non-sensing counter surfaces.
• ScaleSentry™ Shrink Prevention Technology: Dual invisible infrared light curtains monitor scale perimeter edges, immediately detecting misplaced produce and preventing weight data transmission until corrected.
• ScanSentry Loss Prevention Event Tracking: Detects items moving through the scan zone; triggers POS alerts if an item bypasses barcode decoding, preventing unscanned items from leaving the lane.
• Native Digimarc® Barcode Decoding: Reads invisible packaging watermarks effortlessly across the entire item surface, enabling lightning-fast pass-by sweep scanning.
• Illumix™ Intelligent Adaptive Illumination: Soft, flicker-free illumination provides optimal contrast for digital imaging while eliminating cashier glare and eye strain.
• Top-Side Service Access Port: Allows technicians to service optics, perform diagnostic health checks, and upgrade firmware from above the counter without lifting the unit or breaking scale calibration seals.

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