The Datalogic Blade Series is a compact industrial 1D barcode reader designed for fixed-position barcode reading in factory automation, packaging, intralogistics and warehouse automation. Using image-based reading technology instead of laser scanning, Blade provides reliable 1D barcode capture with no moving parts, simplified installation, reduced maintenance and backward compatibility with DS2X00 Series applications.
The Blade Series is the new generation of compact industrial 1D readers from Datalogic, designed for lean integration, simple installation and reduced maintenance. It brings imaging technology to applications traditionally served by laser-based 1D readers, offering strong barcode-reading performance without moving parts.
Blade is especially suited to automation environments where 1D barcodes are used for routing, traceability, sorting, packaging control and warehouse process automation. The series includes Blade 100 and Blade 200 models, giving OEMs, machine builders and industrial users a compact reader family for different reading distances and application requirements.
Blade replaces traditional laser-based scanning with imaging technology. Instead of relying on a laser and moving mechanical components, Blade uses an electronic imaging system with integrated lighting to capture and decode 1D barcodes.
This provides several practical advantages:
This makes Blade suitable for industrial environments where barcode reading needs to operate continuously and reliably over long periods.
Blade is designed as the evolution of Datalogic’s DS2X00 Series. It preserves key installation and application characteristics while moving to a more modern image-based reading platform.
This is important for businesses that already use DS2X00 readers and want to modernise without completely redesigning their existing mechanical layouts.
Blade supports a smoother transition through:
Blade 100 is suitable for compact 1D reading applications where short-to-medium reading distances are required. It is relevant for machine integration, packaging traceability, product-flow control and industrial barcode reading where installation space is limited.
Blade 200 offers increased reading power and longer-distance capability. It is suitable for wider conveyor, tote-routing, warehouse automation and intralogistics applications where the barcode may need to be read from a greater distance.
Both models are designed for fixed industrial reading applications and can be selected according to reading distance, barcode resolution, field coverage, communication interface and process requirements.
| Specification | Blade Series Details |
|---|---|
| Product type | Compact industrial 1D barcode reader |
| Brand | Datalogic |
| Series | Blade Series |
| Main models | Blade 100 and Blade 200 |
| Reader type | Image-based industrial 1D reader |
| Reading technology | Imaging technology with no laser and no moving parts |
| Camera sensor | 2000 × 128 pixels |
| Frame rate | Up to 270 frames per second |
| Reading distance | Blade 100: 40–320 mm; Blade 200: 40–600 mm |
| Maximum resolution | Up to 0.1 mm / 3.94 mils, model and setup dependent |
| Aperture angle | 47° |
| Readable codes | Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN/UPC, GS1-128, Codabar, Pharmacode, Plessey and ISBT128 |
| Main applications | Tote routing, packaging traceability, warehouse automation, end-of-line traceability and sorting |
| Configuration software | DL.CODE |
| Monitoring | Embedded WebMonitor and WebSentinel Plus ecosystem support |
| Communication options | Ethernet TCP/IP, RS-232, Profinet and Ethernet/IP depending on model |
| Industrial connectors | M12 connectors for I/O and networking |
| Inputs | Optocoupled NPN/PNP digital inputs, model dependent |
| Outputs | Digital outputs, model dependent |
| Power supply | 10–30 VDC |
| Power consumption | Blade 100: up to 4.5 W; Blade 200: up to 5.5 W |
| Housing | Compact aluminium industrial housing |
| Typical dimensions | 104 × 68.5 × 38.5 mm or 104 × 86 × 38.5 mm, depending on connector orientation |
| Typical industries | Packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, food and beverage, warehousing, intralogistics, factory automation and OEM machinery |
| Replacement support | Network and local configuration backup / restore via MicroSD card slot |
Blade is designed for compact machine and conveyor integration. Its small housing, multiple fixing points and flexible positioning options allow the reader to be mounted in different orientations around the application.
This is useful for:
M12 connectors simplify installation for I/O and networking, while available communication versions support modern industrial network requirements.
Blade is designed around a simple installation concept: fix, plug and go.
Multiple fixing points support different positions and angles, making installation easier in compact industrial spaces.
M12 connectors support both I/O and networking. Available communication options include single-port TCP/IP Ethernet with legacy RS-232, double-port PROFINET and double-port EtherNet/IP versions.
Once powered and connected, Blade can be configured using DL.CODE, the same standard tool used for Datalogic Matrix Series readers. No image calibration is required for standard setup.
This reduces commissioning time and makes Blade easier to deploy across repeatable automation projects.
Blade uses fully electronic imaging technology instead of a laser engine with moving parts. This helps reduce mechanical wear, maintenance requirements and long-term service interruptions.
Reduced-maintenance benefits include:
For automated warehouses, packaging lines and factory automation systems, this is important because reader failure can interrupt routing, traceability, sorting or production flow.
Blade is well suited to packaging traceability where 1D barcodes need to be read reliably on moving products, cartons, labels or packaging units.
Packaging applications include:
In packaging environments, Blade can help support barcode-driven process control, product identification and traceability workflows.
Blade is relevant for automated warehouses, intralogistics systems and material-handling workflows where 1D barcodes are used to route, sort or identify objects.
Warehouse and intralogistics applications include:
Blade 200 is especially relevant where a longer reading distance is required, while Blade 100 suits more compact installations.
In factory automation, Blade can support barcode-based traceability, routing and process validation across production and assembly environments.
Factory automation applications include:
Its compact design and industrial communication options make it useful where barcode reading must be embedded directly into machines or production equipment.
Traditional laser 1D readers are proven in many industrial applications, but they rely on optical and mechanical components that may require more maintenance over time. Blade uses image-based reading technology with no moving parts, giving it a more modern architecture for compact fixed 1D reading.
Blade is a strong fit when:
Blade supports industrial communication options for automation environments where barcode data must be sent to PLCs, control systems, routing systems or traceability platforms.
Available integration options may include:
This makes Blade suitable for both standalone fixed-reading applications and connected automation systems.
MarvelTech supports industrial automation, barcode scanning, machine vision, RFID, sensors and data-capture projects. For Blade deployments, MarvelTech can help assess the barcode-reading task, select the correct Blade model and support integration into the wider automation environment.
MarvelTech can help with:
Blade is a strong fit when a fixed industrial system needs reliable 1D barcode reading in a compact format.
It is especially relevant when:
To recommend the correct Blade model and configuration, MarvelTech can review your barcode, mounting position, reading distance and automation requirements.
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