Honeywell has just announced the latest update to its Granit line of super-rugged industrial barcode scanners. The Granit Ultra 2100i is the new best-in-class for demanding environments. It boasts exceptional scan performance, ultra durability, and high-capacity battery performance to keep your team productive all day long.
Key Features of the Granit Ultra 2100i
The Granit Ultra 2100i is packed with valuable features:
Reads a broad range of barcode types and sizes – both standard and low definition, 1D/2D
Range of scanning distances – SR model for ‘standard range’ / close range, XLR for extra long range scanning – scan the top rack from the floor
Option to read multiple barcodes simultaneously – helpful based on your task and workflows
Intuitive use – Green LED aimer dot makes it easy to see where you are pointing the scanner
Rugged – 10′ drop spec, and IP65/68 sealing
High-capacity battery – Use scanner for multiple scan-intensive shifts on a single charge!
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About the Honeywell Granit Ultra 2100i Barcode Scanner
Q: What makes the Granit Ultra 2100i different from other corded barcode scanners on the market? A. The Granit Ultra 2100i uses AI-driven scanning that delivers up to 45% faster scan speeds than comparable models, and it can read 1D, 2D, Digimarc, and OCR codes — including Direct Part Mark (DPM) codes etched directly onto components. It also won the 2025 Red Dot Award for design, and Honeywell markets it around three pillars: scan performance, durability, and ease of use. For businesses scanning damaged, dirty, curved, or hard-to-read labels on a high-volume line, that combination of speed and code-type flexibility is the main draw over a standard imager.
Q: Which scan range option should our business choose? A: The 2100i comes in four range variants, so the right choice depends on your workflow: HD (High-Density) reads codes as small as 10mil Code128 at 0–147mm, ideal for close-up work like small parts or labels; SR (Standard Range) covers 0–1.0m for general-purpose scanning at a counter or workstation; XR (Expanded Range) extends to 2.8m for picking off shelves or pallets; and XLR (Ultra Long Range) reaches up to 7.5m, suited to scanning pallets in racking or items on the far side of a dock or conveyor. Matching the variant to your actual scan distances avoids paying for range you don’t need — or under-spec’ing for a task like cold storage racking or high-bay warehousing.
Q: Is this scanner rugged enough for a warehouse, cold storage, or manufacturing floor? A: Yes. The Granit Ultra 2100i is built for industrial environments: it survives 3m (10ft) drops per MIL-STD-810G, withstands 7,500 tumbles at 1 meter, and carries an IP65/IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It also operates from -30°C to 50°C (with storage down to -40°C), and tolerates up to 95% relative humidity non-condensing — so it’s rated for cold storage and freezer applications as well as standard warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing settings.
Q: What’s involved in connecting and configuring the scanner during implementation? A: The 2100i is a corded (tethered) scanner — it connects via USB, Serial, or KBW interfaces and draws power directly from the host connection (2.15W over USB 2.0), so there’s no battery to manage or charge and no wireless pairing to troubleshoot. Configuration is done by scanning setup barcodes, and the Data Format Editor lets you define custom multi-code reading sequences for applications that need to capture several codes in a specific order (for example, a shipping label plus a serial number). Because it’s a known, wired connection rather than a wireless device joining your network, IT deployment is typically simpler than provisioning a batch of mobile computers.
Q: What kind of support and protection comes with the purchase? A: The Granit Ultra 2100i ships with a 3-year manufacturer warranty from Honeywell. As an authorized Honeywell PSS dealer, CSSI Technologies can help with sourcing, configuration for your specific workflow (range variant, interface, data formatting), and post-purchase support — which matters for a device meant to run daily in assembly, picking, packing, vehicle loading, and sortation environments.
