Datalogic AV500 Image Based Scanner: Specifications & Equivalent Models

Datalogic AV500 — Product Overview

The Datalogic AV500 is a 5 MP image based scanner aimed squarely at logistics: parcel sortation, warehouse conveyors, e-commerce despatch and automotive intralogistics, where the reader has to sit well clear of the conveyor and still resolve a shipping label reliably.

It uses a 2560 × 1936 sensor at 32 frames per second with a liquid lens in 16, 25 and 35 mm focal lengths, giving a 500 – 2200 mm reading distance and a 400 – 1300 mm depth of field — wide enough to handle mixed carton heights without re-focusing between items. The field of view scales from 164 × 123 mm at the near end to 800 × 600 mm at the far end.

The AV500 reads 1D, 2D, DPM, postal and pharmacode symbologies, grades code quality to ISO/IEC 15416, ISO/IEC 16022 / 18004 and ISO/IEC 29158 (AIM DPM), and carries a dual laser aimer, Green Spot good read feedback, anti sulphur protection and IP65 sealing. Multiple units are tied together with Datalogic SyncNet technology in master/slave or Ethernet point to point mode, which is how multi side reading arrays are built up. Full specifications and equivalent models follow.

Datalogic AV500

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Datalogic AV500

A 5 MP liquid lens reader built for long range logistics and parcel handling — 500 to 2200 mm working distance, SyncNet multi reader synchronisation — compared against the equivalent Keyence, Cognex and Zebra models.

• Sensor Resolution: 2560 X 1936 (5 MP)
• Code Types Supported: 1D, 2D, DPM, Postal, Pharma
• Reading Distance: 500-2200 mm
• Field of View (FOV): 164-800 (H)X 123-600 (V) mm
• Lens Type: Liquid lens
• Illumination Options: Red, White
• Ingress Protection: IP65
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 ºC
• Embedded Communication Interfaces: Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, RS232
• Reader Networking: SyncNet Technology

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Datalogic AV500 — Full Technical Specifications

Source: Datalogic product technical comparison, July 2026.

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Why Engineers Specify the Datalogic AV500

The differentiators Datalogic publishes for this class, and what each one is worth on the line.

Equivalent Models

Alternative readers in the same class from Cognex, Keyence, Zebra — shown underneath the Datalogic AV500 as comparable options, not as certified replacements.

Keyence

SR-5000

• Sensor Resolution2448 x 2048 ( 5MP)
• Reading Distance100-2000 mm
• Lens TypeLiquid lens
• Illumination OptionsWhite
• Ingress ProtectionIP65
• Operating Temperature0° C to 45°

Comparable in sensor and application class. No code quality grading and green-spot good-read feedback is published for this model.

Cognex

DM 395

• Sensor Resolution2448 x 2048 ( 5MP)
• Reading Distance400-2800 mm
• Depth of Field (DOF)Not published
• Lens TypeHS Liquid lens, CM lens
• Illumination OptionsRed, White
• Ingress ProtectionIP67

Comparable in sensor and application class. Published data lists code quality grading and AI-assisted decoding. No green-spot good-read feedback is published for this model.

Zebra

FS40

• Sensor Resolution2592 X 1922 (5MP)
• Reading DistanceNot published
• Depth of Field (DOF)Not published
• Lens TypeAutofocus Liquid lens/ STD
• Illumination OptionsRed, Blue, white, IR
• Ingress ProtectionIP65, IP67

Comparable in sensor and application class. Published data lists code quality grading. No green-spot good-read feedback is published for this model.

Datalogic AV500 vs Equivalent Models — Side by Side

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How to Confirm a True Equivalent

Six checks that decide whether an alternative reader is genuinely equivalent for your line.

• ApplicationDoes the alternative reader actually cover your code type, marking process, substrate and surface finish? A reader that matches on paper can still fail on a low-contrast laser mark.
• SpecificationsCompare sensor resolution, field of view, depth of field and frame rate at your real working distance — not at the manufacturer's best case.
• InterfaceCheck the fieldbus and protocol list against your PLC or line controller: PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, Modbus, RS232 and OPC UA support all differ between brands.
• MountingHousing dimensions, connector orientation, cable exit and bracket pattern decide whether a swap is a bolt-on or a panel redesign.
• PerformanceValidate the achieved read rate on your own sample parts at line speed, not on a demonstration code.
• CompatibilityConfirm configuration software, licensing, spare parts availability, and whether your maintenance team already holds the tooling and training for that brand.

Typical Applications

Parcel and postal sortation, warehouse and distribution centre conveyors, e-commerce despatch, automotive intralogistics, and packaging line traceability.

• Automotive
• Packaging
• Intralogistics
• Logistic
• E-Commerce

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Disclaimer: All specifications on this page are taken from the manufacturers' published technical data as collated in the Datalogic product technical comparison, July 2026, and are provided for comparison purposes only. Datalogic, Keyence, Cognex, SICK and Zebra are trademarks of their respective owners; IndustryPapa is not affiliated with, endorsed by or an agent of the competing brands named. Product images are the property of their respective manufacturers. Equivalent models are shown as comparable alternatives in the same class and are not represented as technically interchangeable in every application. Specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice — confirm the current datasheet before ordering.