PowerScan® PM8300 Industrial Handheld Laser Bar Code Reader with Datalogic's STAR Cordless System

The PowerScan PM8300 cordless laser scanners are Datalogic Scanning’s premium line of rugged industrial handheld data collection products for linear codes. The PowerScan PM8300 series includes different models able to satisfy all customers’ needs; the PM8300 is the basic cordless model; the PM8300-D intermediate model includes a display and 3-key keypad; and the ultimate PM8300-DK model features a display and a full 16-key keyboard. The PM8300-DK model significantly increases the sophistication of interaction with the host system and opens up new potential uses of the scanner, making it suitable for applications that would normally require a more expensive portable data terminal. The mobile phone-like keyboard allows for the manual entering of bar codes that are not readable and enables easy management of simple code-quantity applications like inventory, picking, receiving, etc.

Features

Optics available in Standard Range (contact up to 1.0 m / 3.3 ft) and Auto Range (10 cm to over 12 m / 4.0 in to over 40.0 ft)

Available in 3 models: basic, with display and 3-Key keypad, with display and full alphanumeric keypad

100% Compatible with Datalogic’s STAR Cordless System™

Radio frequencies available in 433 MHz or 910 MHz

Point-to-point and multi-point transmission

Seamless roaming

Datalogic 3GL™ and loud beeper for good read feedback

User replaceable lithium-ion battery

Operates over a wide range of temperatures

Water and Particulate Sealing Rating: IP65 / IP64 (with display)

Drop resistance to 2.0 m / 6.5 ft

Cordless Communications

Datalogic STAR Cordless System™
- Effective Radiated Power
  - 433.92 MHz
    <10 mW
  - 910 MHz
    <1 mW
- Multi-Point Configuration
  - Max. Readers in Same Area
    - 2000
  - Max. Readers per Radio Receiver
    - 32
- Point-to-Point Configuration
- Radio Frequency
  - 433.92 MHz
  - 910 MHz
- Radio Range (Open Air)
  - 433.92 MHz
    Up to 50 m / 164 ft
  - 910 MHz
    Up to 30 m / 98 ft
- Seamless Roaming
- Two Way Communications

Decoding Capability

1D / Linear Codes
- Autodiscriminates all standard 1D codes including GS1 DataBar™ linear codes
Stacked Codes
- Code 16K
  - True
  - True
- Code 49
  - True
  - True

Electrical

Battery
- Battery Type
  - Li-ION 2150 mAh
- Charge Time
  - External Power
    - 4 Hours
  - Host Power
    - 10 Hours
- Reads per Charge
  - + 60,000
Cradle Indicator LEDs
- Battery Charging (Red)
- Charge Completed (Green)
- Power/Data (Yellow)
Current
- Operating (Typical)
  - External
    1 A @ 10 V, 330 mA @ 30 V
  - POT
    500 mA
Input Voltage
- External
  10 - 30 VDC
- POT
  5 VDC +/- 10%

Environmental

Ambient Light
- Immune to light exposure in offices/facilities and direct exposure to sunlight
Drop Resistance
- Withstands 50 drops from 2 m / 6.6 ft to concrete
ESD Protection (Air Discharge)
- 20 kV
Humidity (Non-Condensing)
- 90%
Particulate and Water Sealing
- PM8300
  IP65
- PM8300-D, PM8300-DK
  IP64
Temperature
- Operating
  - -20 to 50 °C / -4 to 122 °F
- Storage/Transport
  - -20 to 70 °C / -4 to 158 °F

Interfaces

Keyboard Wedge
RS-232
RS-485
- BC8060 Only
USB
Wand

Physical Characteristics

Colors Available
- Yellow/Black
Dimensions
- Cradle
  24.0 x 10.8 x 9.5 cm / 9.5 x 4.3 x 3.7 in
- PM8300
  20.7 x 11.4 x 6.9 cm / 8.1 x 4.5 x 2.7 in
- PM8300-D, PM8300-DK
  21.0 x 11.4 x 6.9 cm / 8.3 x 4.5 x 2.7 in
Display
- PM8300-D, PM8300-DK
- Display Type
  - Graphic with backlight
- Font Dimensions
  - User selectable (4 lines x 16 columns default)
- Screen Dimensions
  - 32 x 96 pixels
Keypad
- PM8300-D Only
  3-Key Keypad
- PM8300-DK Only
  16-Key Keypad
Weight
- Cradle
  380.0 g / 13.4 oz
- Reader
  395.0 g / 13.9 oz

Reading Performance

Light Source
- 630 - 680 nm VLD
- Aiming
  - 630 - 680 nm VLD, Activated by 'Double-Click' Trigger
Print Contrast Ratio (Minimum)
- 15%
Read Rate (Maximum)
- 35 +/- 5 scans/sec.
Reading Angle
- Pitch
  - 5 to 55° / -5 to -55°
- Roll (Tilt)
  - +/- 20°
- Skew (Yaw)
  - +/- 60°
Reading Indicators
- Beeper
- Datalogic Three Green Lights (3GL™) Good Read Feedback
  - Datalogic 'Green Spot' on the Code
  - Dual Good Read LEDs
- Good Transmission
Resolution (Maximum)
- PM83X0
  0.076 mm / 3 mils
- PM83X0 Auto Range
  0.190 mm / 7.5 mils

Reading Ranges - Typical Depth of Field

Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.
Printing resolution, contrast, and ambient light dependent.
PM8300
- 5 mils
  - 2.1 to 13.3 cm / 0.8 to 5.2 in
- 7.5 mils
  - 3.5 to 24.2 cm / 1.4 to 9.5 in
- 10 mils
  - 2.9 to 42.8 cm / 1.1 to 16.8 in
- 13 mils
  - 2.3 to 55.1 cm / 0.9 to 21.7 in
- 20 mils
  - 6.3 to 78.5 cm / 2.5 to 30.9 in
- 40 mils
  - 2.5 to 97.8 cm / 1.0 to 38.5 in
PM8300 AR
- 7.5 mils
  - 7.0 to 46.5 cm / 2.7 to 18.3 in
- 10 mils
  - 10.8 to 99.9 cm / 4.2 to 39.3 in
- 13 mils
  - 12.7 to 147.3 cm / 5.0 to 58.0 in
- 20 mils
  - 7.0 to 215.9 cm / 2.7 to 85.0 in
- 40 mils
  - 16.0 to 340.0 cm / 6.3 to 133.8 in
- 55 mils
  - 0.2 to 4.1 m / 0.7 to 13.5 ft
- Reflective - 100 mils
  - 0.5 to 15.0 m / 1.6 to 49.2 ft

Safety & Regulatory

Agency Approvals
- The product meets necessary safety and regulatory approvals for its intended use.
- The Quick Reference Guide for this product can be referred to for a complete list of certifications.
Environmental Compliance
- Complies to EU RoHS
Laser Classification
- Caution Laser Radiation - Do not stare into beam
- CDRH Class II
- IEC 60825-1 Class 2

Utilities

Datalogic Aladdin™
- Datalogic Aladdin configuration program is available for download at no charge

Warranty

3-Year Factory Warranty

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