Datalogic has unveiled the next generation of its Magellan 3600VSi and 3700HSi single-plane scanners, designed for both assisted lanes and self-checkouts.
Market First: Hybrid Reading Capability
While traditional scanners focus solely on barcodes, the new Magellan series introduces a market-first hybrid reading capability. By integrating a built-in RFID antenna and 1MP camera, these scanners provide exceptional tracking at the point of sale.
The new scanners enable:
- Inventory Tracking: Facilitates end-to-end product traceability from stock control to the POS and through the return process.
- Advanced Loss Prevention: Offers a more robust method to combat shrink than conventional EAS systems, as RFID tags are matched with corresponding scanned barcodes.
- Security and Versatility: The 1MP color video camera supports real-time checkout surveillance or vision applications such as item recognition and ticket switching detection.
- Fast Throughput: The scanners provide faster throughput over the prior generation, especially on 2D codes, ensuring short checkout times and lines.
- Superior Motion Tolerance: The new series offers fast 1D and 2D barcode motion tolerance, ensuring consistent performance even on mobile screens or damaged labels.
- Future-Proof Technology: With intelligent decoding and GS1 Digital Link readiness, the devices are built for the industry’s ongoing migration to 2D codes.
Operates as a multi-functional device
The new Magellan series is engineered to handle more than just scanned product data, serving as a multi-functional device for the modern POS.
On-Glass Colour Image Capture: Simplifies and accelerates digital customer interactions such as loyalty enrollment and ID verification directly at the POS.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR): Supports OCR with data transferred seamlessly through the host port.
Digital Watermark: Allows for decoding the latest in Digimarc barcode technology for simpler and more secure workflows.
Ideal for confined spaces
Available in two form factors, the vertical single-plane 3600VSi maximises space at tight checkout counters and self-checkouts, while the horizontal single-plane 3700HSi ensures a clean, clutter-free countertop.
The sectors and retail businesses the scanners are most suited for are convenience stores, gas stations, discount stores, grocery stores, hardware stores, fashion/beauty stores, and drug stores.
They operate with a low power consumption of just 1.2 W, are constructed using 85% TÃœV-certified recycled materials, and utilise recyclable packaging.
