Datalogic PowerScan PM9100 | 1D Linear Imager | STAR 433 MHz | Display + 4-Key Keypad | (Scanner Only)

The Datalogic PowerScan PM9100 is an industrial-grade cordless 1D linear scanner built for demanding warehouse, manufacturing and logistics environments where scan reliability, durability and multi-shift battery life are non-negotiable. The PM9100-D433RB adds a display and 4-key keypad to the platform, giving operators visual confirmation of scan results and the ability to navigate simple menus at the gun — without returning to a terminal. STAR 433 MHz narrow-band radio keeps the scanner connected even in RF-dense facilities where 2.4 GHz systems struggle.

Green Scan Line and 3GL Feedback — Precision Targeting on Every Read

The PM9100 uses a high-visibility green scanning line rather than the red beam found on conventional laser scanners — easier to place on a code in bright ambient light and gentler on the eyes in scan-intensive operations. Datalogic's 3GL (3 Green Lights) technology fires two green LEDs on the scanner body plus a Green Spot directly onto the barcode at the moment of a good read, giving the operator an unambiguous confirmation signal without needing to look at a screen or listen for a beep. In high-noise industrial environments where audio feedback is inaudible, 3GL delivers reliable visual confirmation that the scan registered.

STAR 433 MHz — Interference-Free in RF-Dense Environments

The STAR Cordless System operates on the 433 MHz narrow-band frequency — completely separate from the 2.4 GHz band shared by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microwave equipment, and most competing cordless scanners. In distribution centres and production floors packed with wireless access points, handheld computers, and automated equipment, 433 MHz gives the PM9100 a clean channel that is not subject to the congestion and retransmission delays that plague 2.4 GHz devices. Range is up to 50 metres at full speed or 100 metres at lower data rate, with roaming between base stations and up to 16 scanners per receiver.

Display and 4-Key Keypad — Operator Intelligence at the Gun

The D variant of the PM9100 carries an integrated display and 4-key keypad, enabling operators to view scan results, navigate prompts, and acknowledge error states directly on the scanner without walking back to a terminal or PC. This is particularly valuable in pick-and-verify workflows where the scanner prompts the operator to confirm a quantity or location, and in multi-step receiving processes where a sequence of scans must be validated before the next step is triggered. The 4-key interface is minimal enough to prevent accidental input while still covering the navigation needed for most industrial applications.

IP65 and 2-Metre Drops — Industrial Durability Standard

IP65 certification means the PM9100 is fully sealed against dust ingress and protected against water jets from any direction — relevant on loading docks exposed to rain, in cold-store environments with condensation, and in food processing areas subject to wash-down routines. The 2-metre drop specification exceeds the 1.8-metre standard used by most competing scanners and reflects real-world conditions where a scanner dropped from shoulder height or off a raised shelf must continue operating without service intervention.

Removable 3350 mAh Battery — Hot-Swap for Multi-Shift Operations

The 3350 mAh lithium-ion battery is user-removable without tools. In operations running two or three shifts, a depleted battery is swapped for a charged spare in seconds — keeping the scanner in the operator's hand rather than tethered to a charging cradle for hours. The PM9100-D433RB is supplied as scanner only; the base station (radio receiver and charging cradle) is purchased separately, allowing procurement teams to size the infrastructure independently of the number of guns deployed.

Why choose STAR 433 MHz over a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi scanner?

STAR 433 MHz operates on a dedicated narrow-band frequency that does not share spectrum with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other 2.4 GHz devices. In environments with dense wireless infrastructure — distribution centres, production floors, logistics hubs — 2.4 GHz congestion causes competing scanners to retransmit data, introducing latency and occasional dropped scans. The PM9100 sidesteps this entirely. The 433 MHz band also provides longer range than Bluetooth, reaching up to 100 metres with roaming between base stations, which suits large warehouse bays where Bluetooth range would be inadequate.

Is a base station included with the PM9100-D433RB?

No. The PM9100-D433RB is supplied as scanner only — the radio base station and charging cradle are sold separately. This allows operations to purchase one base for multiple scanners or integrate the PM9100 into an existing Datalogic STAR 2.0 infrastructure. Up to 16 PM9100 scanners can operate from a single base station simultaneously, so existing base deployments can absorb additional guns without new infrastructure.

What does the 3GL good-read feedback system do?

3GL (3 Green Lights) is Datalogic's multi-point confirmation system. When a scan is successful, two green LEDs on the scanner body illuminate and a Green Spot is projected directly onto the barcode being scanned. The combined visual feedback is visible in peripheral vision without the operator needing to look at the scanner body or display, reducing the head-down time per scan. This matters in high-volume pick or verify operations where each second saved per scan accumulates significantly across a shift.

Can the battery be replaced in the field without tools?

Yes. The 3350 mAh battery is user-removable without any tools or specialist knowledge. Operators carry a charged spare and swap it out mid-shift in seconds. For three-shift operations, a pool of spare batteries and a multi-bay charger eliminates downtime entirely — the scanner never needs to sit in a cradle during operational hours.