The Zebra DS4608-HC is a healthcare-specific barcode scanner designed to meet the unique demands of medical environments. It offers rapid and precise capture of 1D and 2D barcodes, essential for patient identification and medication tracking. The scanner features a disinfectant-ready housing that can withstand frequent cleaning with popular disinfectants, ensuring patient safety. Its ergonomic design provides comfort during prolonged use, while the IP52-rated housing offers dust and splash resistance.

Key Features:

• Disinfectant-Ready Housing: Designed to endure regular sanitization with common disinfectants, maintaining hygiene standards.
• Ergonomic Design: Ensures comfort during extended use, reducing operator fatigue.
• IP52 Rating: Offers protection against dust and splashes, ensuring durability in various environments.
• Omnidirectional Scanning: Scans barcodes from any angle for quicker, more efficient scanning.
• High-Performance DPM Scanning: Capable of reading direct part marks (DPMs), ideal for industrial settings.

Primary Uses:

• Patient Identification: Scanning patient wristbands to ensure accurate identification.
• Medication Tracking: Verifying medications to prevent errors.
• Inventory Management: Managing medical supplies and equipment.
• Asset Tracking: Monitoring the location and status of medical devices.
• Lab Sample Management: Tracking lab samples to maintain chain of custody.
  
  

  SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics

  Dimensions	6.5 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 3.9 in. D 16.5 cm H x 6.7 cm W x 9.8 cm D
  Weight	5.7 oz. / 161.9 g
  Input Voltage Range	4.5 to 5.5 VDC Host Powered; 4.5 to 5.5 VDC External Power Supply
  Operating Current at Nominal Voltage (5.0V)	375 mA (typical)
  Standby Current (Idle) at Nominal Voltage (5.0V)	150 mA (typical)
  Color	Healthcare White
  Supported Host Interfaces	USB, RS232, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485
  Keyboard Support	Supports over 90 international keyboards
  User Indicators	Direct Decode Indicator, Good Decode LEDs, rear view LEDs, beeper (adjustable tone and volume), haptic/vibration

  Performance Characteristics

  Light Source	Aiming Pattern: circular 528nm true green LED
  Illumination	(2) warm white LED’s
  Imager Field of View	35° H x 22° V nominal
  Image Sensor	1280 x 800 pixels
  Minimum Print Contrast	15% minimum reflective difference
  Skew Tolerance	+/- 60°
  Pitch Tolerance	+/- 60°
  Roll Tolerance	0° - 360°

  Imaging Characteristics

  Graphics Format Support

  Images can be exported as Bitmap, JPEG or TIFF

  Environmental

  Operating Temperature	32.0° to 122.0° F / 0.0° to 50.0° C
  Storage Temperature	-40.0° to 158.0° F / -40.0° to 70.0° C
  Humidity	5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
  Drop Specification	Designed to withstand multiple drops at 6.0 ft./1.8 m to concrete
  Tumble Specification	Designed to withstand 2,000 tumbles in 1.5 ft./0.5 m tumbler
  Environmental Sealing	IP52
  Approved Cleaners	Disinfectant Ready. Refer to the product reference guide for the complete list of approved cleaners.
  Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)	ESD per EN61000-4-2, +/-15 KV Air, +/-8 KV Direct, +/-8 KV Indirect
  Ambient Light Immunity	0 to 10,000 foot candles/0 to 107,000 Lux

  Regulatory

  Environmental	2011/65/EU and EN 50581:2012 and EN IEC 63000:2018
  Electrical Safety	UL 60950-1, second edition, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07. EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013 IEC 60950-1:2005/A2:2013 IEC 62368-1 (ed.2); EN 62368-1:2014
  LED Safety	IEC 62471:2006 (Ed.1.0); EN 62471:2008
  EMI/RFI	FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B ICES-003 Issue 6, Class B EN 55032, Class B EN 55024 EN 55035 EN 60601-1-2:2015 IEC 60601-1-2:2014

  Accessories

  Gooseneck Intellistand, Cup

  Symbol Decode Capability

  1D	Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma)
  2D	PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin, Postal Codes, SecurPharm
  	Refer to Product Reference Guide for complete list of symbologies.
  Minimum Element Resolution	Code 39 - 2.0 mil DataMatrix - 4.0 mil

  DS4608-HC Decode Ranges (Typical)1

  Symbology/Resolution	Near/Far
  Code 39: 3 mil	1.3 in./3.3 cm to 6.0 in./15.2 cm
  Code 39: 5 mil	0 .1 in./0.3 cm to 11.5 in./29.2 cm
  Code 39: 20 mil	0.6 in./1.5 cm to 29.0 in./73.7 cm
  Code 128: 5 mil	1.7 in./4.3 cm to 5.0 in./12.7 cm
  PDF 417: 6.7 mil	0.6 in./1.5 cm to 9.3 in./23.6 cm
  UPC: 13 mil (100%)	0 in./0 cm to 18.0 in./45.7 cm
  DataMatrix: 10 mil	0.2 in./0.5 cm to 9.5 in./24.1 cm
  QR: 20 mil	0 in./0 cm to 13.5 in./34.3 cm

  Warranty

  Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the DS4608 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of Five Years from the date of shipment. For the complete Zebra hardware product warranty statement, please visit: www.zebra.com/warranty

  Recommended Services

  Zebra OneCare™ Select; Zebra OneCare Essential

  Footnotes

  1. Printing resolution, contrast and ambient light dependent

  DataCapture DNA

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