Mid-Range Scanners: DS5100/DS6400
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Overview
DS5100 is a flexible, powerful, and compact laser scanner providing a cost-effective solution to satisfy identification needs in Automotive, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and other Manufacturing applications.
| Feature | DS5100 | DS6400 |
| Reading Range | Medium (200–1,000 mm) to Long (300–1,400 mm) | Broad: 300–2,500 mm (Step-a-Head™) |
| Focus Technology | Adjustable manual focus | FLASH™ dynamic focus (auto-focus) |
| Throughput | ~800 scans/sec | High-performance; specifics not published |
| Decoder / Enhancements | ACR4, DST, X-Press, PackTrack (LR only) | ACR4, PackTrack™, GENIUS™ config, display & keypad |
| Interfaces | RS-232/485, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET via external modules | Serial, PROFINET, Ethernet |
| Form & Variants | Linear or oscillating mirror; multiple ranges and connectivity | Linear/OM; multiple interfaces |
| Ruggedness | IP65, aluminum housing | Assumed IP65+, robust for industrial use |
| Ideal For | Cost-effective, reliable scanning in various sectors | High-range, dynamic-focus scanning in fast, variable workflows |
| Part Numbers | Multiple per range/interface configuration | Multiple per interface/OM config |
The DS5100 offers a complete portfolio including medium range models as well as linear or oscillating mirror models with excellent reading performance.
The DS6400 industrial laser barcode scanner includes the new Step-a-Head™ feature with a reading range from 300 to 2,500 mm / 11.8 to 98.1 inches, new FLASH™ dynamic focus, advanced decoder with code reconstruction capability (ACR4), display and keyboard, new GENIUS™ software configurator and PackTrack™ functions. The DS6400 model is a high performing and advanced laser scanner.