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Zebra DS4608-HC Corded Handheld Barcode Scanner

SKU: DS4608-HC4000BVZWW|Model: DS4608-HC

The Zebra DS4608-HC Corded Handheld Scanner is a purpose-built healthcare barcode scanner that delivers fast and accurate 1D/2D barcode capture across hospitals, pharmacies, and labs. Designed with disinfectant-ready housing and advanced imaging technology, it ensures reliable scanning even on challenging surfaces like medication labels, IV bags, and specimen samples helping improve patient safety, workflow efficiency, and infection control.

Key Highlights

Designed for healthcare environments with disinfectant-ready housing
Fast and accurate 1D/2D barcode scanning performance
Reliable scanning on challenging surfaces like IV bags and medication labels
Ergonomic and lightweight design for all-day comfort
Plug-and-play USB connectivity for easy deployment
Advanced imaging technology for improved workflow efficiency

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Warranty3 Years Standard

Lead Time2-4 Weeks

CertificationFCC, CE, RoHS

Product Overview

The Zebra DS4608-HC is a high-performance corded handheld barcode scanner designed specifically for healthcare environments such as hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories. It delivers fast, accurate capture of both 1D and 2D barcodes on a wide range of surfaces, including medication labels, wristbands, IV bags, and specimen containers. Built with a disinfectant-ready housing, the scanner supports frequent cleaning to help maintain hygiene standards in clinical settings.

Key Features & Capabilities

Enterprise-grade technology designed for mission-critical operations

High-performance scanning

PRZM Intelligent Imaging and megapixel sensor enable fast and accurate capture of 1D/2D barcodes

Healthcare-ready design

Disinfectant-ready housing supports frequent cleaning in clinical environments

Versatile barcode reading

Reads damaged, curved, and small barcodes on medications, IV bags, and lab samples

Reliable durability

IP52-rated design with resistance to drops, dust, and spills for daily hospital use

Easy integration

Plug-and-play USB connectivity with auto-host detect for quick deployment

Technical Specifications

Key technical details and performance specifications

Specification	Details
Dimensions	Corded DS4608: 6.5 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 3.9 in. D (16.5 cm x 6.7 cm x 9.8 cm) Cordless DS4678: 6.6 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 4.2 in. D (16.8 cm x 6.6 cm x 10.7 cm) Cradles (Std/Pres): 2.8 in. H x 3.3 in. W x 8.3 in. D (7.1 cm x 8.4 cm x 21.1 cm)
Weight	Corded: 5.7 oz (161.9g)
Input Voltage	Corded: 4.5 to 5.5 VDC (Host/External) Cradles: 4.7 to 5.5 VDC (Host); 10.8 to 13.2 VDC (External)
Operating Current	Corded: 340 mA (typical) Cradles: 470 mA (typical @ 5V); 743 mA (typical @ 12V)
Color	Nova White (corded only), Twilight Black
Interfaces	USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485
Compliance	TAA Compliant; Compatible with Checkpoint EAS deactivation systems
Light Source	Aiming Pattern: circular 617nm amber LED
Illumination	(2) 660nm red LEDs
Imager FOV	31.6° H x 22.6° V nominal
Image Sensor	1280 x 800 pixels
Min. Contrast	15% minimum reflective difference
Tolerance	Skew: +/- 60°; Pitch: +/- 60°; Roll: 0°—360°
Graphics Format	Bitmap, JPEG, or TIFF
Image Quality	96 PPI on an A4 document (DS4600-SR)
Operating Temp	32.0°F to 122.0°F (0.0°C to +50.0°C)
Storage Temp	-40.0°F to +158.0°F (-40.0°C to +70.0°C)
Humidity	5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Drop Spec	Designed to withstand multiple drops at 6.0 ft (1.8m) to concrete
Tumble Spec	2,000 tumbles in 1.5 ft (0.5m) tumbler
Environmental	Sealing: IP52; ESD: +/-15 KV Air, +/-8 KV Direct/Indirect
Light Immunity	0 to 10,000 foot candles / 0 to 107,000 Lux
Bluetooth (DS4678)	Version 5.2 with BLE; Class 1 (330 ft/100m) & Class 2 (33 ft/10m)
Electrical Safety	UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1
Environmental	2011/65/EU, EN 50581:2012, EN IEC 63000:2018
LED Safety	IEC 62471:2006; EN 62471:2008
EMI/RFI	FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003, EN 55032, EN 55024, EN 60601-1-2