# About DataMan 8072 ER

The DataMan 8072 ER readers offer Industrial Ethernet communication, and advanced technology for reading 1-D and 2-D codes regardless of size, quality, printing method or surface. DataMan 8072 ER is available with patented 1DMax+ with Hotbars, class-leading 2-D algorithms and future-proof modular communication slide-ins.

The DataMan 8072 ER readers are available with the following communication options:

- Ethernet, with industrial protocols
- USB
- RS-232
- Bluetooth

An intelligent base station is provided when the DataMan 8072 ER reader uses Bluetooth connection. The base station acts as a router between the reader and your computer, PLC, or network.

Note: The term ‘wireless’ refers to the Bluetooth communication module of the reader.

The DataMan 8000 series base stations are available with the following communication options:

| Base Station Communication | Wireless Protocol
Ethernet with Industrial Protocols | USB | RS-232 | Bluetooth | WiFi
DMA-IBASE-BT-02 | √ | √ | √ | √ |