Honeywell Solaris 7980GEL Barcode Scanner Model Overview
The Honeywell Solaris™ 7980g area-imaging vertical slot scanner is designed to enhance checkout efficiency, improve customer experience, and seamlessly support mobile marketing initiatives. Its sleek, compact design is perfect for high-volume retail environments including convenience stores, drug stores, and grocery outlets. Equipped with Honeywell's Adaptus™ 6.0 area-imaging technology, this versatile scanner excels in reading both 1D and 2D barcodes, including mobile coupons and ID cards. The scanner's advanced features ensure a smooth checkout process, allowing barcodes to be scanned successfully on the first attempt, regardless of orientation.
Key Features:
Reads 1D and 2D barcodes, including digital coupons from smartphones
Purchase as a linear scanner with upgrade options to 2D capabilities
Easy installation with USB power and multiple interface compatibility
Soft LED illumination minimizes glare
Intuitive LED indicators and touch button for ease of use
Specifications:
Dimensions: 148 x 152 x 85 mm (5.83 x 5.98 x 3.35 in)
Weight: 539g (19 oz.)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Scan Pattern: Area image (1280 x 960 pixel array)
Decode Capability: 1D, PDF, 2D, Postal, and OCR symbologies
Warranty: 3 years factory warranty
Honeywell 7980G-2USBX-0 Barcode Scanner Overview
For retailers looking to elevate checkout throughput, improve the customer experience, and better execute mobile marketing programs, Honeywell's Solaris™ 7980g vertical slot scanner is up to the task. With its compact, modern design and powerful imaging capabilities, the 7980g fits easily into existing enclosures used in high-volume retail checkout environments such as convenience, drug, specialty, liquor and grocery stores.
What barcode types can the Honeywell 7980G scanner read?
The Honeywell Solaris 7980g reads standard 1D barcodes, 2D codes, PDF417, postal codes, and OCR symbologies with its powerful area-imaging technology. Its advanced Adaptus 6.0 imaging engine also enables scanning of smartphone screens, digital wallets, and printed identification cards—making it ideal for modern retail environments handling mobile marketing programs and digital coupons.
Is the 7980G compatible with my existing checkout system?
Yes, the 7980g is designed for easy integration into existing retail checkout enclosures and offers multiple connectivity options including USB, RS232, and keyboard wedge interfaces. We offer this scanner with a 9.8-foot straight USB cable, and it features power-over-USB capability with an auxiliary USB port for simplified installation in high-volume retail environments.
What are the key advantages of the 7980G for retail checkout?
The 7980g delivers exceptional checkout throughput with omni-directional scanning, extended depth of field, and soft white LED illumination that eliminates glare without compromising performance. Its compact, modern vertical slot design fits seamlessly into existing enclosures while supporting both traditional barcodes and emerging mobile payment technologies—improving customer experience and enabling better execution of digital marketing programs.
Can I upgrade the 7980G from 1D to 2D scanning capability?
Yes, one of the key benefits of the 7980g is its future-proof design—you can purchase it as a linear scanner and upgrade it to full area-imaging 2D capability as your data capture needs evolve. This scalability allows retailers to protect their investment while adapting to changing business requirements.
What environmental conditions can the 7980G handle?
The 7980g operates reliably in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) and handles humidity up to 95% relative humidity without condensation. It's also sealed to resist airborne particulate contaminants and designed to withstand 1.5-meter drops, making it durable for demanding retail checkout environments.
What scanning performance specifications should I expect from the 7980G?
The 7980g achieves motion tolerance of 200 cm/s for 13 mil UPC at optimal focus with horizontal scan angles of 46° and vertical angles of 28°. It requires a minimum of 20% print contrast reflectance difference and supports pitch and skew angles up to 70° and 75° respectively, ensuring reliable performance across varied barcode conditions.
The Honeywell 7980G-2USBX-0 Barcode Scanner is also known as
HSM-7980G2USBX0
or 7980G2USBX0.
Full specifications (PDF)
