Spec Sheet
DATAMAN 8700DX 
HANDHELD BARCODE READER 
Cutting-edge performance for the toughest codes
Manufacturing environments in automotive, medical device, electronics, 
aerospace, and other industries require rugged, high performing, and easy 
to use barcode reading technology to ensure top component traceability and 
productivity. The DataMan
®
 8700DX handheld barcode reader decodes the 
toughest direct part mark (DPM) and label-based codes while withstanding 
harsh oils, dirt, and water. A built-in display screen enables quick setup 
and operator feedback, and the reader supports a broad range of industrial 
protocols and communications to connect and operate eciently in any facility. 
Oil- and water-resistant housing 
In the past, oils and uids surrounding the application site have quickly damaged barcode scanners, but the 
DataMan 8700DX is built to last in the harshest environments. It has IP67-rated housing and meets the ISO 16750-5 oil 
specication for oil resistance. It is submergible in one meter of water without causing damage and withstands multiple 
drops from 2.5 meters onto concrete. 
  Oil and water resistant 
  High capacity battery 
  Patented decoding 
algorithms 
  Advanced integrated 
lighting
  Fast response times 






