Honeywell Xenon Ultra 1960 Corded Handheld Barcode Scanner for Retail & Manufacturing

The Honeywell Xenon Ultra 1960 corded handheld scanner represents the next evolution in enterprise barcode scanning technology. Built on the innovative Ultra platform, it delivers industry-leading performance on damaged, poorly printed, or high-density barcodes that challenge conventional scanners. For businesses facing data integrity issues from manual entry or workflow delays from scanning failures, the 1960 eliminates these bottlenecks with optimized illumination and advanced processing capabilities.

Designed for demanding retail and manufacturing environments, the Xenon Ultra 1960 combines modern ergonomics with robust durability. Its IP52-rated housing with complete gasket sealing protects against dust and water ingress, while the 1.8m drop specification ensures reliability across multi-user, high-volume operations. The green dot LED aiming system and enhanced IR functionality reduce mis-scans and streamline hands-free workflows, directly improving operational efficiency.

Enterprise IT decision-makers benefit from simplified deployment through compatibility with existing Xenon XP 1950 cables and centralized management via Honeywell Scanner Management Utility (SMU). With a 5-year factory warranty and support for USB, RS-232, and Keyboard Wedge interfaces, the 1960 delivers both immediate performance gains and long-term investment protection.

Best For

The Xenon Ultra 1960 excels in environments requiring reliable barcode capture under challenging conditions:

- Retail Point of Sale: High and low throughput POS systems, in-store inventory management, and self-checkout kiosks where scan speed and first-pass accuracy directly impact customer experience

- Electronics Manufacturing: Component tracking and assembly line workflows requiring capture of ultra-high-density codes (2-3 mil) on small electronic parts and circuit boards

- Warehouse Operations: In-store backroom inventory, receiving, and picking applications where damaged or poorly printed labels are common

- Light Industrial: Quality control stations and production tracking where IP52 protection against dust and moisture is essential

- Extended Range Applications: Optional dual-camera XR model supports both close-range scanning and bottom-of-basket capture for retail checkout efficiency

Key Features

- Superior Decode Performance: Reads damaged and low-quality 1D, 2D, PDF, Postal, Digimarc, DOT Code, and OCR symbologies with minimum element support down to 2 mils (HD model)

- Green Dot LED Aiming: 525nm aiming light with warm white (2700K) illumination increases print contrast by up to 15% for reliable targeting of high-density barcodes

- Enhanced IR Object Detection: Configurable proximity sensing (3" or 6" range) illuminates only when needed, reducing mis-activations in hands-free mode

- Industrial Durability: IP52 sealing, 1.8m drop resistance to concrete (50 drops tested), 2000-tumble rating, and Mil Spec 3.0m drop certification

- High-Resolution Imaging: 1280 x 1080 pixel array captures documents at 109 PPI and supports motion tolerance up to 4 m/s on 13 mil UPC codes

- Flexible Deployment Options: Available in Standard Range (SR) or High Density (HD) scan engines with USB, RS-232, or Keyboard Wedge interfaces

- Wide Environmental Range: Operates 0°C to 50°C, stores -40°C to 70°C, tolerates 0-95% relative humidity and ambient light up to 100,000 lux

- Centralized Management: Honeywell Scanner Management Utility (SMU) automates configuration, firmware updates, and fleet-wide deployment across enterprise networks

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