The Datalogic PowerScan PBT9600 is described as a cordless industrial handheld scanner with a balanced design and resistance to demanding conditions. The supplied narrative lists IP65 and IP67 scanner sealing, resistance to 2.5 m drops onto hard concrete and a trigger tested for up to 10 million activations.

The supplied series information includes omnidirectional reading of 1D, stacked, 2D and postal codes, white-light illumination, 3 Green Lights feedback, a loud beeper, Motionix motion sensing and wireless charging. Its modular cradle architecture is described with exchangeable communication options.