The Zebra DS8108-HC is a high-performance handheld barcode scanner designed for healthcare environments. It offers exceptional scanning capabilities, a hygienic design to prevent bacterial spread, and flexible feedback modes suitable for continuous use in medical settings. Read more
The Zebra DS8108-HC is a premium handheld barcode scanner specifically designed for healthcare environments. It offers unparalleled performance on virtually every barcode, regardless of condition, ensuring accurate and efficient data capture. The scanner features a first-of-its-kind housing that delivers maximum protection against the spread of bacteria, making it ideal for medical settings where hygiene is paramount. Additionally, it provides flexible, user-selectable feedback modes tailored for around-the-clock use in healthcare facilities.
Key Features:
Primary Uses:
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | Corded DS8108-HC and Cordless DS8178-HC: Standard Cradle: Presentation Cradle: |
| Weight | Corded DS8108-HC: 5.4 oz./154 g Cordless DS8178-HC: 8.3 oz./235.3 g Desk/Wall Cradle: 7.1 oz./202 g Presentation Cradle:6.5 oz./182 g |
| Input Voltage Range | DS8108-HC: 4.5 to 5.5VDC DS8178-HC Cradles: 5V: 4.7 to 5.5VDC; 12V: 10.8 to 13.2VDC |
| Current2 | Corded DS8108-HC Operating Current at Nominal Voltage (5.0V): 450 mA Cradle: 470 mA (typical) Standard USB; 743mA (typical) 12V |
| Color | Healthcare White |
| Supported Host Interfaces | USB Certified, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485 |
| Keyboard Support | Supports over 90 international keyboards |
| FIPS Security Certification | Certified Compliant with FIPS 140-2 |
| Apple MFi Certification | MFi certified for use with iPhones and iPads (cordless DS8178-HC) |
| User Indicators | Direct decode indicator, good decode LEDs, rear view LEDs, beeper (adjustable tone and volume), dedicated Power Charge Gauge |
Performance Characteristics
| Light Source | Aiming pattern: True Green (528 nm) Circular |
| Illumination | Two (2) warm white LEDs |
| Imager Field of View | 48° H x 37° V nominal |
| Image Sensor | 1,280 x 960 pixels |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 16% minimum reflective difference |
| Skew/Pitch Roll Tolerance | +/- 60°; +/- 60°; 0-360° |
Imaging Characteristics
| Graphics Format | Images can be exported as Bitmap, JPEG or TIFF |
| Image Quality | 109 PPI on an A4 document |
| Minimum Element Resolution | Code 39 - 3.0 mil; Code 128 - 3.0 mil; Data Matrix - 5.0 mil; QR Code - 5.0 mil; PDF - 4.0 mil |
User Environment
| Operating Temperature | Scanner: 32° to 122° F/0° to 50° C Presentation Mode: 32° to 104° F/0° to 40° C |
| Charging Temperature | 32° to 104° F/0° to 40° C |
| Storage Temperature | -40° to 158° F/-40° to 70° 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 1.5 ft./0.5 m tumbles3 |
| Environmental Sealing | IP52 |
| Approved Cleaners | Disinfectant Ready. Refer to the product reference guide for the complete list of approved cleaners. |
| Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) | DS8108-HC/DS8178-HC and Cradles: ESD per EN61000-4-2, +/-15 KV Air, +/-8 KV Direct, +/-8 KV Indirect |
| Ambient Light Immunity | 0 to 9,000 Foot Candles/0 to 96,840 Lux |
Radio Specifications
| Bluetooth Radio | Standard Bluetooth Version 4.0 with BLE: Class 1 330 ft./100m and Class 2 33 ft./10m, Serial Port and HID Profiles |
| Adjustable Bluetooth Power | Class 1: Output power adjustable down from 4 dBm in 8 Steps Class 2: Output power adjustable down from 2 dBm in 8 Steps |
Power
| PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion Battery | Capacity: 2500 mAh Number of scans from full charge: 65,0004 Charge time from empty to full: 9 hours over USB Charge time from audible low charge warning to Ready-to-Scan at 20% of full charge (default): 3 hours over USB |
| PowerCap Capacitor | Capacity: 440 F Number of scans from full charge: 2,0004 Number of scans from Ready-To-Scan at 20% of full charge (default): 2004 Number of scans from Ready-To-Scan at 15% of full charge: 1004 Charge time from empty to full: 30 min over USB Charge time from audible low charge warning to Ready-to-Scan at 20% of full charge (default): 90 sec over USB Charge time from audible low charge warning to Ready-to-Scan at 15% of full charge: 35 sec over USB |
Regulatory
| Electrical Safety | EN 60950-1 2ed + A11 + A1 + A12 + A2:2013, |
| Environmental | RoHS EN 50581 |
| LED Safety | IEC 62471 |
| IT Emissions | EN 55022 (Class B); EN 55032 (Class B) |
| IT Immunity | EN 55024 |
| Harmonic Current Emissions | EN 61000-3-2 |
| Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker | EN 61000-3-3 |
| Radio Frequency Devices | 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B |
| Digital Apparatus | ICES-003 Issue 6, Class B |
| Medical Equipment Apparatus | EN60601-1-2: 2015 |
Accessories
| Standard cradle, presentation cradle, wall mount bracket, spare battery, spare PowerCap; document capture stands |
Decode Capabilities5
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, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Postal Codes, securPharm, DotCode, Dotted DataMatrix |
Decode Ranges (Typical)6
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