Detachers and Deactivators

Secure and convenient Sensormatic label deactivation and hard tag removal
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Seamless Checkout Experience for Any Retail Environment

Sensormatic detachers and deactivators quickly and efficiently remove hard tags or deactivate labels from protected merchandise at the point of sale (POS). We offer an unmatched variety of reliable deactivators with multiple installation options and features, as well as a range of manual and powered detachers in sizes that fit the smallest checkout stands to the largest big box store POS systems. In addition, many of our deactivation and detaching products can be integrated with our Shrink Management Analytics platform for insights into deactivation and detachment counts, possible internal theft activity, and potential employee training gaps.

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Convenient, Flexible, and Expedited Deactivation

Sensormatic Solutions' Deactivators accommodate a host of POS configurations, including under-counter, integrated, handheld, bulk, and even self-checkout applications for a frictionless shopper experience. With flexible installation and configuration options, our Deactivators deliver superior performance at impressive throughput speeds. And to ensure convenience and flexibility, our Wireless Handheld Deactivator helps reduce associate strain caused by lifting bulky or heavy items, and can be used anywhere in the retail environment to help manage peak traffic periods.

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Effective and Protective Detachers

Sensormatic Solutions portfolio of power, handheld, and magnetic detachers allow for quick and efficient removal of hard tags from protected merchandise at the POS. Detachers are available in multiple mounting configurations that minimize impact on counter space.

Our power detachers can be seamlessly integrated into the self-checkout environment so customers can manage tag removal after a completed transaction. For enhanced product protection, the dual technology AM/RFID (Acousto-Magnetic/Radio Frequency Identification) power detacher ensures that the merchandise purchased matches the tag being removed.


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SuperTag 4 Power Detacher

The Sensormatic SuperTag 4 power detacher removes the SuperTag 4 hard tag from protected merchandise at point-of-sale for quick and efficient operation while enhancing throughput.

  • Designed with additional security to help reduce shrink and increase profitability
  • Using the AM/RFID version offers excellent product protection and item-level visibility which can be leveraged for future RFID investments
  • Features a compact design and flexible installation option to allow
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SuperTag 4 Handheld Detacher

The Sensormatic SuperTag 4 manual handheld detacher is ergonomically designed to comfortably and easily remove the SuperTag 4 tag from protected merchandise at point-of-sale for quick and efficient operation while enhancing throughput.

  • Ambidextrous design allows for quick and efficient removal of SuperTag tags from protected merchandise to accelerate checkout and alleviate unnecessary shopper delays
  • Rugged construction helps ensure reliable operation in spite of everyday drops and bumps
  • No electric power or batteries needed for operation in any environment
  • Integrated lanyard helps prevent removal from the store
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Essentials Deactivator

Essentials Deactivator

The ultra-thin Sensormatic Essentials Deactivator features a large pad target area to help provide reliable performance in a single pass. Regardless of label orientation, this unit deactivates active AM EAS labels up to 10cm (4in) above the surface of the pad and detects labels 15.2cm (6in) above its surface for consistent and effective operation.

  • Deactivates protected merchandise in a single pass, regardless of label orientation, to accelerate check-out and alleviate unnecessary shopper delay
  • Built-in audible and visual indicators provide immediate feedback when active labels are detected and deactivate/li>
  • EAS connectivity option allows generation of operational information to help quickly identify and correct performance issues
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Hand Wand Activator

The Hand Wand re-activates AM labels so returned merchandise can be securely placed back on the sales floor.

  • Quickly reactivates AM labels on returned merchandise to ensure theft protection when put back on the sales floor
  • Not multimedia safe
  • Portable device is ideal for reactivating labels on heavy and/or bulky merchandise
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Universal Deactivation Controller

The Sensormatic Universal Deactivation Controller provides the power to efficiently operate compatible EAS deactivation antennas within the store environment, deactivating active AM EAS anti-theft security labels at 2.5 labels per second.

  • Fast deactivation rates expedite checkout for increased customer satisfaction and employee efficiency
  • Compact design and internal power supply allow flexible installation options including vertical, surface, and under-counter for maximum use of space
  • EAS connectivity option allows generation of operational information to help quickly identify and correct performance issues
  • Status LED lights show “power on”, communication activity, and basic diagnostics to help reduce service calls
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Essentials Deactivation Controller

The compact Sensormatic Essentials Deactivation Controller offers fast, accurate checkout service to drive revenue and increase shopper throughput.

  • Reliable deactivation, regardless of label orientation, for fewer nuisance alarms and a better customer experience
  • Compact design allows flexible installation options to fit virtually any retailer’s needs
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Essentials RF Deactivator

Essentials RF Deactivator

The Essentials RF Deactivator will detect and deactivate RF labels with one swipe.

This deactivator provides convenient, simple deactivation performance in even the smallest checkstand areas. 

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SuperTag Power Detacher

The Sensormatic SuperTag Detacher removes SuperTag hard tags from protected merchandise at the point-of-sale for quick and efficient operation while enhancing throughput.

  • Quickly and efficiently removes all SuperTags to accelerate check-out and alleviate unnecessary shopper delays
  • Compact design and flexible installation options allow maximum use of checkout space
  • EAS connectivity option allows for generation of operational information to help quickly identify and correct performance issues
  • Unique programmable keypad prevent unauthorized use when check stand is unattended
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AM/RFID SuperTag Power Detacher

The Sensormatic AM/RFID SuperTag Detacher combines performance with real-time visibility into inventory and assets to help improve operations, optimize profitability and create memorable shopper experiences.

  • Access item-level data from AM/RFID hard tags to ensure inventory accuracy and improve replenishment time
  • Combats theft techniques such as scan avoidance, merchandise switching and sweethearting when connected to an IDX Multipurpose RFID Reader
  • Works with a connected RFID reader to send item-level and detach data to TrueVUE management software for near real-time reporting and analysis
  • Increases detaching security with password-protected lock and reset
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SuperTag Manual Handheld Detacher

The SuperTag Manual Handheld detacher is ergonomically designed for comfort and easy tag removal at the point-of-sale. At only 0.36kg (12.77oz), this detacher provides a lightweight and portable detacher solution.

  • Ambidextrous design allows for quick and easy operation with either hand
  • Rugged construction helps ensure reliable operation in spite of everyday drops and bumps
  • No electric power or batteries needed for operation in any environment
  • Integrated lanyard helps prevent unauthorized use and prevents removal from the store
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Ultra-Gator Manual Handheld Detacher

The Sensormatic Ultra-Gator Manual Handheld Detacher is designed for comfort and easy tag removal at the point-of-sale (POS). At only 0.41kg (14.4oz), this device provides a lightweight, portable detacher solution that is an excellent backup to the Ultra-Gator Detacher.

  • Lightweight and portable to comfortably and easily remove Ultra-Gator Tags at the point-of-sale
  • Rugged construction helps ensure reliable operation in spite of everyday drops and bumps
  • No electric power or batteries needed for operation in any environment
  • Integrated lanyard helps prevent unauthorized use and prevents removal from the store
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Magnetic 9kG Mobile Detacher

Designed for quick and efficient removal of magnetic security tags from merchandise, this detaching solution allows retailers to open a checkout area wherever needed to help accommodate peak traffic periods.

  • Mobility enables quick opening of a checkout area wherever needed
  • Compact design allows associates to carry the device anywhere in the store
  • One-handed detaching helps accelerate checkout and alleviate unnecessary shopper delays
  • Security lock helps prevent unauthorized use
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Magnetic 9kG Detachers

Designed for quick and efficient removal of magnetic 9kG security tags from merchandise at the point-of-sale (POS), this high-strength detaching platform provides security for a full line of products.

  • One-handed detaching accelerates check-out and alleviates unnecessary shopper delays
  • Extendable coiled cable allows cashiers to detach hard tags on merchandise unable to be placed on the counter
  • Compact design and flexible installation options allow maximum use of POS space
  • Security lock prevents unauthorized use when POS is unattended
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Magnetic 5 and 9kG Detacher

The Sensormatic Magnetic 5 and 9kG Detacher supports the Sensormatic magnetic portfolio and most standard magnetic hard tags for increased sensor compatibility. The detacher’s small profile allows for one-handed detaching to expedite throughput.

  • One-handed detaching accelerates checkout and alleviates unnecessary shopper delays
  • Compact design and flexible installation options allow maximum use of POS space
  • Security lock prevents unauthorized use to reduce theft when POS is unattended
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Magnetic 5kG Detacher

This easy-to-use, small-profile detacher supports the Sensormatic magnetic 5kG hard tag portfolio, expediting throughput with one-handed detaching.

  • One-handed detaching accelerates check-out and alleviates unnecessary shopper delays
  • Compact design and flexible installation options allow maximum use of POS space
  • Security lock prevents unauthorized use to reduce theft when POS is unattended
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Create an effective, efficient, and secure checkout experience with our detachers and deactivators.

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