Datalogic

Datalogic QuickScan QW2520 Barcode Scanner 2D VGA Imager, USB, Handheld, IP52, Black

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QW2520-BKK1S

Built for retail POS checkout environments, the Datalogic QW2520 pairs robust construction with a reliable 2D VGA imager and USB corded connectivity in a handheld black design, delivering dependable scanning for everyday front-end use. It reads 1D and 2D barcodes, including damaged, poorly printed, or hard-to-read codes, and is optimized to scan smoothly through plexiglass barriers for efficient checkout operations. A practical choice for long-term service.
Description
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The Datalogic QW2500 series Rugged Reader is a compact corded handheld barcode scanner family engineered for reliable everyday data capture. Designed around a VGA 2D area imager, these scanners read both 1D and 2D codes— including postal, stacked and other common formats—making them well suited for retail point-of-sale, inventory management, receiving, and general administrative workflows. With USB connectivity options and commercially rugged housings rated to IP52, QW2500 variants deliver straightforward integration, consistent read confirmation and practical durability at the countertop or workstation. The product lineup offers ready-to-deploy kits with cables and stands, user feedback features, and long service life for high-throughput environments.

Key Features

  • 2D imaging: VGA 2D area imager captures both 1D and 2D barcodes for flexible code support across retail and warehouse tasks.
  • USB corded connectivity: USB / USB-A interfaces provide plug-and-play integration for wired workstations and POS terminals.
  • Durable construction: IP52-rated housing offers protection for everyday commercial use at counters and in busy service areas.
  • Operator feedback: Visual Green Spot good-read feedback and adjustable beeper options help confirm successful scans and speed workflows.
  • Ready-to-deploy kits: Selected variants include cables (straight or coiled) and a stand to simplify installation and daily operation.
  • Extended service life: Models with a high-duty trigger rating (10,000,000 cycles) support sustained daily scanning in high-transaction environments.

Specifications

  • Product Name: Rugged Reader (QuickScan QW2500 series)
  • Brand: Datalogic
  • Category: Handheld Barcode Scanners
  • Form Factor: Handheld / Corded handheld
  • Scanner Type / Imager Type: 2D area imager (VGA)
  • Supported Barcode Types / Symbologies: 1D, 2D (variants list postal, stacked, composite, dot codes, Digital Watermark)
  • Scan Pattern: Area
  • Interface: USB / USB-A
  • Connectivity: Corded (USB)
  • Ingress Protection Rating: IP52
  • Color: Black
  • Scan Distance: 398.78 mm
  • Cable Type: Straight USB cable; coiled USB cable (varies by variant)
  • Cable Length (examples): 2 m; 2.4 m; 7.8 ft
  • Included Cable: Yes (selected variants)
  • Included Stand: Yes (selected variants)
  • Feedback Technology: Green Spot good-read feedback; adjustable beeper
  • Motion Sensing Technology: Motionix (selected variants)
  • Trigger Lifespan: 10,000,000 cycles (selected variant)
  • Weight: 1 lbs (selected variants)

Main Features

  • Rugged: Commercial

  • POS: Yes

  • Case color: Black

  • IP Rating: IP52

  • Range: Short Range

  • Connectivity: Corded

  • Connection: Serial, USB

  • Scanner Capability: 2D, Imager, 1D

Technical Specifications
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Technical Information
Connectivity Technology Cable
Scanning Capability
  • 1D
  • 2D
Barcode Symbology Supported 1D :
  • Auto discriminates all standard 1D codes including GS1 DataBar™ linear codes.
2D :
  • Aztec Code
  • China Han Xin Code
  • Data Matrix
  • MaxiCode
  • Micro QR Code
  • QR Code
  • Dot code

Postal Codes :

  • Australian Post
  • British Post
  • China Post
  • IMB
  • Japanese Post
  • KIX Post
  • Planet Code
  • Postnet
  • Royal Mail Code (RM4SCC)

Stacked Codes :

  • EAN/JAN Composites
  • GS1 DataBar Composites
  • GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked
  • GS1 DataBar Stacked
  • GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional
  • MacroPDF
  • MicroPDF417
  • PDF417
  • UPC A/E Composites

Digital Watermarking :

  • Digimarc Barcodes (QD2500, QM2500, QBT2500 only)
Image Sensor Type Imager
Scan Pattern Omni-directional
Scanning Distance 20.10"
Cable Type Included USB
Stand Included Yes
Reading Angle (Skew) 65°
Reading Angle (Pitch) 65°
Reading Angle (Roll) 360°
Motion Tolerance 30 in/s
Image Formats
  • JPEG
  • BMP
  • TIFF
Maximum Ambient Light 110000 lux
Drop Specification Withstands repeated drops from 1.5 m / 5.0 ft onto a concrete surface.
Minimum Print Contrast 15%
Minimum Element Resolution (Code 39) 5 mil
Maximum Element Resolution (Code 39) 10 mil
Maximum Element Resolution (DataMatrix) 10 mil
Maximum Element Resolution (PDF417) 6.7 mil
Interfaces/Ports
Host Interface
  • USB
  • Serial
  • Keyboard Wedge
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor Handheld
Color Family Black
Product Color Black
Weight (Approximate) 5.11 oz
Miscellaneous
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating IP52
Application/Usage
  • Retail
  • Commercial Service
  • Hospitality
  • Ticketing
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Light/Clean Manufacturing
  • Industrial
Documents
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Product document qw2500.pdf QW2520-BKK1S Product document qw2500.pdf MOD-QUICKSCAN-QW2500