Datalogic PowerScan PM8500 PM8500-D433RB Leaflet

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PM8500-D433RB
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Industrial Handheld Area 
Imager Bar Code Reader with 
Datalogic’s STAR Cordless 
System
The PowerScan 8000 product series is 
Datalogic Scanning’s premium line of rugged 
industrial handheld data collection products. 
The PowerScan PM8500 cordless area imager 
offers omnidirectional reading of 1D and 2D 
codes combined with unlimited mobility 
guaranteed by the Datalogic STAR Cordless 
System™.
The PowerScan PM8500 reader’s feature a 
high-resolution Mega-Pixel imaging sensor 
that is capable of outstanding performance 
in industrial applications. It is offered in 
three optic models: Standard Range and 
High Density models are for typical bar 
code reading conditions (for medium and 
high-resolution codes respectively); the Wide 
Angle model offers a wider field of view 
allowing the capture of larger and longer 
codes.
The Datalogic STAR Cordless System 
for narrow band radio communications 
provides the key to increased productivity 
and flexibility in the workplace. It offers 
scalable solutions from simple point-to-point 
Features
•  Optics available in Standard Range, 
High Density and Wide Angle
•  Datalogic 3GL™ (3 Green Lights) and 
loud beeper for good read feedback
•  Datalogic’s instinctive 5-dot aimer
•  Omnidirectional reading from contact 
to 30,0 cm / 11,8 in
•  Optional model available with display 
and 3-key keypad
•  100% Compatible with Datalogic’s 
STAR Cordless System™
•  Point-to-point and multi-point 
transmission
•  Seamless roaming
•  User replaceable Lithium-Ion battery
•  Operates over a wide range of 
temperatures
•  Water and particulate sealing rating: 
IP65 (without display) / IP64 (with 
display)
•  Drop resistance to 2,0 m / 6,5 ft
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applications to networking capabilities. An 
optional display with a 3-key keypad provides 
useful information to the operator like time 
and battery status and enables interaction 
with the host. The high capacity Lithium-Ion 
battery can be replaced in few seconds and 
charged on the cradle as well on a separate 
multi-battery charger.
The PM8500 readers feature Datalogic’s 
exclusive 3GL™ (3 Green Lights) for superior 
good read feedback. The patented ‘Green 
Spot’ directly on the code and dual Good 
Read LEDs on the top and back of the cap 
adds increased visibility at any angle.
The PM8500 reader’s mechanics have been 
developed and tested to withstand extreme 
environmental conditions maintaining 
consistent reading capability without 
degrading performance or reliability. Its 
ergonomic enclosure is lightweight and well 
balanced to ensure optimal operator comfort 
during scan intensive operations. A built-in 
metal tether hook for suspended applications 
ensures workplace productivity.
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