With the highest read rates in the industry, performance feedback, and no moving parts, the DataMan 503 is suited for the most challenging barcode reading applications and changes the industry’s perception of what can be accomplished with a barcode reader.

Made for challenging logistics applications
The DataMan 503 complements the existing line of DataMan logistics barcode readers and expands the number of applications where image-based readers can be used. It is particularly well-suited for applications that have high speeds, wide belt widths, or large variations in package height. Key DataMan 503 applications include:

Automated Sorting
Inbound Sorting
Outbound Sorting
Pallet Scanning
Pick and Pack Sorting

Designed to reduce costs and support process improvement
The DataMan 503 includes all of the DataMan features that have set Cognex barcode readers apart, including:

Highest read rates
Performance feedback with real time monitoring
No moving parts

High read rates to increase throughput of the distribution center
DataMan 503 fixed-mount barcode readers achieve the highest possible read rates thanks to a high-speed, dual core processing engine that runs the latest Cognex algorithms at speeds up to 140 Hz.

1DMax® with Hotbars® II and 2DMax® with PowerGrid technology decode damaged or poorly printed 1-D and 2-D codes, despite code quality, printing method or surface that the codes are marked on, and can even read 2-D codes without visible perimeters or quiet zones.

2.1 megapixel resolution
Fast image acquisition of over 100 frames per second
Synchronous multi-camera operation
Xpand Technology for applications that require a larger field-of-view