Datalogic PowerScan PM9600-HP | Industrial Cordless Barcode Scanner | High Performance 1D/2D | 433MHz STAR | USB Kit with Cradle
The Datalogic PowerScan PM9600-HP is the range-topping rugged cordless industrial scanner in the PowerScan family — purpose-built for warehouses, manufacturing plants and logistics operations where a standard retail scanner would fail within days. This kit pairs the High Performance dual-camera scanner with the BC9630 cradle on Datalogic's proprietary 433MHz STAR radio and ships ready to plug into any PC or industrial host via USB.
IP65 and IP67 sealed against dust and water immersion. Survives 50 drops from 2.5 m onto concrete at room temperature and 50 drops from 2.0 m at -20°C. The trigger is rated for 10 million activations, and wireless cradle charging eliminates the classic failure point of corroded contact pins.
The HP variant uses two cameras — one for near-field, one for mid-to-long range — delivering scan rates up to 20% faster than competitive scanners. White LED illumination with 1280×800 imager sensor and the signature Green Spot good-read indicator work even on damaged, dirty or low-contrast labels.
Datalogic's proprietary narrow-band 433MHz STAR system avoids the congestion and interference that crowd 2.4GHz Bluetooth and Wi-Fi bands in industrial sites. Bi-directional communication, extended range and up to 16 scanners per cradle (vs Bluetooth's 7) mean error-free operation across large warehouse floors.
The BC9630 cradle supports swappable communication modules — switch between RS-232, USB, USB-C, Ethernet, Ethernet/IP and Profinet without buying a new scanner. This kit includes the USB-A configuration (CAB-552 cable) out of the box.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerScan PM9600-HP (High Performance) |
| Form Factor | Cordless handheld industrial scanner |
| Scan Technology | 2D area imager, dual camera (High Performance) |
| Image Sensor | 1280 × 800 pixels |
| Illumination | White LED reading light |
| Aiming | 630–680 nm VLD laser aimer |
| Field of View | 38° horizontal, 24° vertical |
| Reading Angles | Skew ±52°, Pitch ±52°, Roll 360° |
| 1D Symbologies | Auto-discriminates all standard 1D codes including GS1 DataBar |
| 2D Symbologies | Aztec Code, China Han Xin, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, QR Code, DotCode, Postal Codes |
| Radio | Datalogic STAR Cordless System, 433 MHz (narrow-band) |
| Scanners per Cradle | Up to 16 |
| Good-Read Feedback | Green Spot, Three Green Lights (3GL), beeper, LED |
| Battery | 3300 mAh removable Li-ion, charged wirelessly in cradle |
| Environmental Sealing | IP65 and IP67 (scanner); IP65 (cradle — specific models) |
| Drop Spec | 50 drops from 2.5 m @ 20°C; 50 drops from 2.0 m @ -20°C |
| Trigger Life | 10 million activations |
| ESD Protection | 20 kV air discharge |
| Operating Humidity | 0–95% non-condensing |
| Max Ambient Light | 100 000 lux |
| Weight | Approx. 900 g (scanner + battery) |
| Colour | Yellow / Black (industrial) |
| Kit Contents | Scanner PM9600-HP, cradle BC9630-433, USB cable CAB-552, power supply 8-0935, power cord 6003-0940 |
| Part Number | PM9600-HP433RBK10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
A: STAR is Datalogic's proprietary narrow-band radio system operating at 433MHz — completely separate from the congested 2.4GHz band used by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It supports up to 16 scanners per cradle compared to 7 for Bluetooth, making it the right choice for multi-operator warehouse floors.
A: No — this is the plain HP (High Performance) variant without onboard display or keypad. If you need on-scanner data entry, look at the PM9600-DK variants which add either a 4-key or 16-key display/keypad module.
A: Yes. The BC9630 cradle supports swappable communication modules — switch between RS-232, USB, USB-C, Ethernet, Ethernet/IP and Profinet without replacing the scanner. Modules are sold separately.
A: No — the HP variant is optimised for standard printed and screen-based 1D/2D barcodes. For etched, laser-marked or dot-peen DPM codes on metal parts, you need the dedicated PM9600-DPX variant.
Buyer's Guide
Warehouse managers, intralogistics operators and manufacturing plants running goods-in, put-away, pick-and-pack or production line traceability. Ideal where operators need to scan pallets and cartons from a distance with many simultaneous users.
Total cost of ownership. The 2.5m drop rating, 10-million-hit trigger, IP67 sealing and wireless cradle charging mean this scanner keeps working when consumer-grade devices would be in the bin — and the STAR 433MHz radio keeps working when Wi-Fi congestion takes other scanners offline.
No display, no keypad, plain-trigger scanner. 433MHz STAR is region-regulated (EU/selected countries); the 910MHz variant is required for the Americas. For DPM codes you need the DPX variant. USB module pre-installed; Ethernet/Profinet modules are separate purchases.