Eugene, OR--August 27, 2014--(Business Wire)--Datalogic S.p.A. a global leader in Automatic Data Capture and Industrial Automation, announces the availability of the DH60™ general purpose mobile computer.  Datalogic leads the mobile computer industry in the development of devices that maximize worker productivity while minimizing user fatigue. The DH60 continues this tradition.

This general purpose portable data terminal (PDT) is a perfect fit for retail stores, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities.  Encased in a durable and ergonomic housing, the DH60 mobile computer delivers industry leading bar code reading with either laser or imaging scanner. Both data capture options include Datalogic’s patented ‘Green Spot’ feedback technology. The powerful Laird Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n radio with fast roaming and advanced encryption ensures that real-time inventory transactions are securely communicated.

“As the industry leader in ergonomics, we realize the importance of providing technology products that deliver maximum productivity and ergonomics for the enterprise and the user,” states Francesco Montanari, VP and GM of the Mobile Computer Business Unit. “Technology, ergonomics, and quality are the foundation of every Datalogic mobile computer from our premium devices to the new general purpose DH60.”

Priced aggressively, the DH60 comes with an impressive list of benefits including:

• State-of-the-art architecture delivers real-time transactions in scan-intensive applications.
• Laser 1D bar code scanner offers accurate, quick reading of linear codes such as GS1.
• 2D Imaging option enables accurate reading of linear, stacked and various 2D codes.
• Datalogic patented ‘Green Spot’ provides good-read feedback on 1D and 2D codes.
• Laird Wi-Fi Radio ensures seamless roaming and advanced encryption for data security.
• Ergonomic form factor prevents operator fatigue.
• Two level keyboard with 10 function keys provides easy application navigation.
• Full shift battery reduces down-time to keep operators working.
• IP54 environmental protection and a 1.5m/5ft drop specification protects the investment.
• Datalogic software development kit (SDK) enables custom applications using the most popular programming languages.

At the present time DH60 availability is limited to Mainland China and Hong Kong regions.  Expansion outside this region may be announced at a later date.

Datalogic ADC, the world leader in Automatic Data Capture, offers state of the art solutions with fixed position retail scanners, handheld scanners and mobile computers. Datalogic ADC’s range includes in-counter and on-counter point of sale scanners, general purpose and ruggedized handheld scanners, rugged mobile computers, industrial PDAs and vehicle mount computers. Solutions for applications in several sectors include healthcare, hospitality/entertainment, manufacturing, retail, services and transportation & logistics.

Businesses in the retail sector can particularly benefit from Datalogic ADC’s vision-based technology solutions, analytical tools, self-shopping solutions and consumer relationship technologies.

A division of the Datalogic Group, Datalogic ADC is headquartered in the US with a presence in over 120 countries.

Datalogic Group is a global leader in Automatic Data Capture and Industrial Automation markets. As a world-class producer of bar code readers, mobile computers, sensors, vision systems and laser marking systems, Datalogic offers innovative solutions for a full range of applications in the retail, transportation & logistics, manufacturing and healthcare industries. With products used in over a third of world’s supermarkets and points of sale, airports, shipping and postal services, Datalogic is in a unique position to deliver solutions that can make life easier and more efficient for people. Datalogic S.p.A., listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001 as DAL.MI, is headquartered in Lippo di Calderara di Reno (Bologna). Datalogic Group as of today employs about 2,400 members of staff worldwide distributed in 30 countries. In 2013 Datalogic Group achieved revenues for 450,7 million Euro and invested over 35 million Euro in Research and Development with a portfolio of over 1,000 patents across the world.

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Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many countries, including the U.S.A. and the E.U. DH60 is a trademark of Datalogic ADC S.r.l. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.