The Zebra DS4678 is a high-performance cordless barcode scanner designed for industries like manufacturing, warehousing, and retail. It features advanced 2D imaging technology, allowing it to scan both 1D and 2D barcodes, including damaged or poorly printed codes. The scanner is rugged, with an IP65/IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and it offers Bluetooth wireless connectivity for flexibility. With a long-lasting battery, it can handle up to 100,000 scans per charge. Common uses include inventory management, quality control, and checkout processes Read more
The Zebra DS4678 is a versatile cordless barcode scanner designed for high-performance data capture across various industries. It excels in scanning both 1D and 2D barcodes, including challenging direct part marks (DPMs), making it ideal for manufacturing, warehousing, and retail environments.
Key Features:
Advanced Imaging Technology: Equipped with a high-resolution 2D imaging engine, the DS4678 ensures rapid and accurate scanning of diverse barcode types, including damaged or poorly printed codes.
Rugged Design: Built to withstand demanding conditions, the scanner features an IP65/IP67-rated housing, offering protection against dust, water, and drops from up to 2.4 meters.
Wireless Connectivity: The DS4678 supports Bluetooth connectivity, providing flexibility and mobility for users in dynamic work environments.
Long Battery Life: Designed for extended use, the scanner's battery supports up to 100,000 scans per charge, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.
Common Uses:
Manufacturing: Efficiently capture data from direct part marks and barcodes on various surfaces, ensuring accurate tracking and quality control.
Warehousing and Logistics: Streamline inventory management and shipping processes with quick and reliable barcode scanning.
Retail: Enhance checkout efficiency and customer satisfaction by swiftly processing a wide range of product barcodes.
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
| Corded DS4608: 6.5 in H x 2.6 in W x 3.9 in D 16.5cm H x 6.7cm W x 9.8cm D Cordless DS4678: 6.6 in H x 2.6 in W x 4.2 in D 16.8cm H x 6.6cm W x 10.7cm D Standard Cradle: 2.8 in H x 3.3 in W x 8.3 in D 7.1cm H x 8.4cm W x 21.1cm D Presentation Cradle: 2.8 in H x 3.3 in W x 8.3 in D 7.1cm H x 8.4cm W x 21.1cm D |
| Weight | Corded: 5.7 oz (161.9g) Cordless: 7.9 oz (225g) Standard Cradle: 7.1 oz (201.3g) Presentation Cradle: 6.5 oz (184.3g) |
| Input Voltage Range | Corded: 4.5 to 5.5 VDC Host Powered; 4.5 to 5.5 VDC External Power Supply Standard/Presentation Cradle: 4.7 to 5.5 VDC Host Powered; 10.8 to 13.2 VDC External Power Supply |
| Operating Current at Nominal Voltage (5.0V) | Corded: 340 mA (typical) Standard/Presentation Cradle: 470 mA (typical) Standard USB; 743mA (typical) 12V |
| Standby Current (Idle) at Nominal Voltage (5.0V) | Corded: 150 mA (typical) |
| Color | Nova White (corded only), Twilight Black |
| Supported Host Interfaces | USB Certified, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485 |
| Keyboard Support | Supports over 90 international keyboards |
| TAA Compliance | Trade Agreement Act Compliant |
| Electronic Article Surveillance | Compatible with Checkpoint EAS deactivation system |
| User Indicators | Direct Decode Indicator, Good Decode LEDs, Rear view LEDs, Beeper (adjustable tone and volume) |
Performance Characteristics
| Light Source | Aiming Pattern: circular 617nm amber LED |
| Illumination | (2) 660nm red LEDs |
| Imager Field of View | 31.6° H x 22.6° V nominal |
| Image Sensor | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 15% minimum reflective difference |
| Skew/Pitch/Roll Tolerance | +/- 60°, +/- 60°, 0°–360° |
Imaging Characteristics
| Graphics Format Support | Images can be exported as Bitmap, JPEG or TIFF |
| Image Quality | 96PPI on an A4 document (DS4600-SR) |
Symbol Decode Capability2
| 1D | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 1 1, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3of 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, DotCode, Dotted DataMatrix |
| OCR | OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR, US Currency |
| Minimum Element Resolution | Code 39–3.0 mil (DS4600-SR) DataMatrix–5.0 mil (DS4600-SR) Code 39–2.0 mil (DS4600-HD) DataMatrix–4.0 mil (DS4600-HD) |
User Environment
| Operating Temp. | +32.0F to +122.0F (0.0C to +50.0C) |
| Storage Temp. | -40.0F to +158.0F (-40.0C to +70.0C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Drop Specification | Designed to withstand multiple drops at 6.0 ft (1.8m) to concrete |
| Tumble Specification | Designed to withstand 2,000 tumbles in 1.5 ft (0.5m) tumbler |
| Sealing | IP52 |
| ESD | Scanner/Standard Cradle/Presentation Cradle: 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 |
Radio Specifications (DS4678)
| Bluetooth Radio | Standard Bluetooth Version 5.2 with BLE: Class 1 330 ft (100m) and Class 2 33 ft (10m), Serial Port and HID Profiles; adjustable power: Class 1: output power adjustable down from 2dbm in 8 steps; Class 2: output power adjustable down from 0dbm in 8 steps |
Battery (DS4678)
| Battery | Type: Li-Ion with asset reporting Capacity: 2,500 mAh\ Number of scans from full charge: 50,0003 Charge times from empty to full: 2 hours 15 minutes over external 12V 4 hours 30 minutes over external 5V 3 hours over BC1.2 USB 7 hours 45 minutes over standard USB |
Utilities and Maintenance
| 123Scan | Programs scanner parameters, upgrades firmware, provides scanned barcode data and prints reports. www.zebra.com/123Scan |
| Scanner SDK | Generates a fully-featured scanner application, including documentation, drivers, test utilities and sample source code. www.zebra.com/windowssdk |
| Scanner Management Service (SMS) | Remotely manages your Zebra scanner and queries its asset information. www.zebra.com/sms |
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, Standard Cradle, Presentation Cradle |
DS4600-SR/DL Decode Ranges (Typical)4
| Symbology/Resolution | Near/Far |
| Code 39: 3 mil | 2.2 in to 5.4 in (5.6cm to 13.7cm) |
| Code 39: 5 mil | 0.7 in to 11.0 in (1.8cm to 27.9cm) |
| Code 39: 20 mil | 0 in to 44.0 in (0cm to 111.8cm) |
| Code 128: 5 mil | 2.7 in to 5.4 in (6.9cm to 13.7cm) |
| PDF 417: 6.7 mil | 1.3 in to 10.0 in (3.3cm to 25.4cm) |
| UPC: 13 mil (100%) | 0 in to 28.0 in (0cm to 71.1cm) |
| DataMatrix: 10 mil | 1.0 in to 11.5 in (2.5cm to 29.2cm) |
| QR: 20 mil | 0 in to 17.5 in (0cm to 44.5cm) |
DS4600-HD/HL Decode Ranges (Typical)4DS4600-HD/HL Decode Ranges (Typical)4
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