Granit Ultra 2100i and 2105i
Key facts
The Granit Ultra series is the current generation of Granit industrial scanners from Brady. Both models share housing, scan engine and protection rating and differ in connectivity and temperature range.
The series won a Red Dot Award in 2025. According to the manufacturer, it can also read several codes in one image and output them in a defined order.
- Goods receipt, picking and shipping in the warehouse
- Assembly and component tracking, including direct part marks (DPM)
- High-bay racking, forklifts and loading with the XR and XLR variants
- Chilled and frozen areas (2100i: operation from -30 °C)
- Checkouts and counters with presentation mode: Xenon Ultra
- Hands-free picking: Zebra RS5100 and RS2100 or ProGlove MAI
- Hazardous areas: Bartec BCS36xx ex
Detailed specifications
| Granit Ultra 2100i | Granit Ultra 2105i | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Pistol grip, ultra-rugged | as left |
| Connectivity | Corded: USB, RS-232, keyboard wedge | Bluetooth 4.2 via charge and communication base; USB, keyboard wedge, RS-232 TTL |
| Radio range | n/a | to 100 m line of sight (Class 1) |
| Scan technology | Area imager; 1D, 2D, printed and direct part marked codes (DPM), Digimarc, OCR | as left |
| Depth of field (Code 128) | HD: 0 to 147 mm (10 mil) SR: 0 to 1.0 m (20 mil) XR: 0 to 2.8 m (20 mil) XLR: to 7.5 m (20 mil) | as left |
| Aimer | SR and HD: green LED (525 nm); XR and XLR: green laser (520 nm) | as left |
| Motion tolerance | to 4 m/s | not specified |
| Ambient light | 0 to 100,000 lx | not specified |
| Sealing | IP65, IP68 | IP65, IP68 (base IP65) |
| Drop | 3 m (MIL-STD-810G) | 3 m (MIL-STD-810G); 50 drops from 2 m |
| Tumble | 7,500 from 1 m | 7,500 from 1 m |
| Operating temperature | -30 °C to 50 °C | -20 °C to 50 °C (charging: 5 °C to 35 °C) |
| Battery | n/a | 3,300 mAh Li-ion, up to 100,000 scans per charge; charging time under 4 hours with power supply or USB BC1.2 |
| Dimensions | 194.8 × 75.8 × 139.5 mm | as left |
| Weight | not specified | 425 g (base 357 g) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years, battery 1 year |
Source: manufacturer data sheets and product pages, as of October 2026. Subject to change; individual variants may differ. Prices and delivery times are available in the shop.
Variants and accessories
| Variant | Depth of field | Aimer | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD (High Density) | 0 to 147 mm (Code 128, 10 mil) | green LED | small, dense codes on components and PCBs |
| SR (Standard Range) | 0 to 1.0 m (20 mil) | green LED | workstation, goods receipt, assembly |
| XR (Extended Range) | 0 to 2.8 m (20 mil) | green laser | warehouses with varying distances |
| XLR (Extra Long Range) | to 7.5 m (20 mil) | green laser | high-bay racking, forklifts, loading |
Accessories
- Charge and communication base CCB23-100BT-07N for the 2105i (included in the USB kit), with latch for wall and vehicle mounting
- Spare battery BAT-SCN11
- USB cable CBL-500-300-S00
Granit Ultra or Zebra DS3678?
| Granit Ultra 2100i / 2105i | Zebra DS3608 / DS3678 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max. reading distance | 7.5 m (XLR, Code 128 20 mil) | 32 m (XR, Code 39 100 mil) |
| Sealing | IP65, IP68 | IP65, IP68 |
| Drop | 3 m | 3 m (room temperature), 2.4 m across the temperature range |
| Operating temperature | corded -30 °C, cordless -20 °C to 50 °C | corded -30 °C, cordless -20 °C to 50 °C |
| Battery (cordless) | 3,300 mAh, to 100,000 scans per charge | 3,100 mAh, 100,000+ scans per charge (SR) |
| Highlights | Digimarc, OCR, DPM, multiple codes per image | Industrial Ethernet, Wi-Fi Friendly Mode, up to 20 codes per scan, variants with keypad and display |
Both series play in the same league. The decision usually depends on your existing device fleet, the tools your team uses to configure devices, and special requirements: Industrial Ethernet or a keypad with display favour Zebra, OCR and a uniform fleet with other Brady devices favour Granit Ultra. The ranges above refer to different code sizes and are only roughly comparable. View Zebra DS3678
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Granit Ultra 2100i and 2105i?
The 2100i is corded (USB, RS-232, keyboard wedge), the 2105i is cordless with Bluetooth and a charge and communication base. Scan engine, housing and sealing are identical. The 2100i is specified for -30 °C to 50 °C, the 2105i for -20 °C to 50 °C.
Which variant do I need for high-bay racking?
The XLR variant is designed for location labels at height: it reads Code 128 at 20 mil up to 7.5 m. If distances alternate between near and far, the XR variant up to 2.8 m is often sufficient. Label size and print quality are decisive; we are happy to test with your labels.
Does the Granit Ultra read direct part marks?
Yes. According to the manufacturer, the series reads printed and direct part marked codes (DPM). The HD variant is intended for very small codes; it reads Code 128 at 10 mil up to 147 mm.
How long does the 2105i battery last?
According to the manufacturer, the 3,300 mAh battery delivers up to 100,000 scans per charge. With a power supply or USB BC1.2 it is fully charged in under 4 hours.
How does scan data get into my ERP?
The scanner sends data to your application as keyboard input or via a serial or USB interface. We set up the connection to your ERP or industry software with you.
Data sheets and manufacturer information
The manufacturer provides data sheets, user guides and configuration guides on the product page. We are also happy to send you the documents directly.
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