Medical device barcode scanner DS4608-HC

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Overview
The DS4600 Series for Healthcare (example model DS4608-HC) is a purpose-built 1D/2D barcode scanner for clinical environments. It supports frequent disinfecting workflows, offers a safe 528 nm green LED aimer suitable for NICU use, and reliably captures a wide range of barcode symbologies found across hospitals, pharmacies and labs. Integrated DataCapture DNA tools simplify provisioning, remote management and diagnostics to reduce deployment time and operational overhead.

Key features

• Healthcare-grade design: disinfectant-ready housing, covered screw and speaker holes, recessed scan window and double-sealed optical system to minimize contamination and ease sanitization.
• High-performance scanning: 800 MHz microprocessor, high-resolution image sensor and PRZM Intelligent Imaging for fast, first-time decode of 1D and 2D barcodes, damaged or curved codes.
• High-density focus and warm white illumination for tiny, curved or color-coded barcodes on vials, IV bags, syringes and specimen trays.
• Safe LED aimer: circular 528 nm true green LED suitable where laser aimers are not recommended (e.g., NICU).
• Flexible user feedback: haptic/vibration, Good Decode LEDs, adjustable beeper and Direct Decode Indicator; night mode to switch to vibration to minimize patient disturbance.
• Handheld and hands-free operation: on-the-fly switching with optional presentation stand; Preferred Symbol and Multi‑Code Data Formatting (MDF) for selective and multi-barcode capture.
• Management and deployment tools: 123Scan for local staging and Scanner Management Service (SMS) for cloud-based remote configuration and firmware updates.

Physical characteristics
Model: DS4608-HC (part of DS4600 Series)
Dimensions: 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
Weight: 5.7 oz / 161.9 g
Color: Healthcare White
Input voltage range: 4.5–5.5 VDC (host powered or external)
Operating current (5.0 V): 375 mA typical; Standby current (5.0 V): 150 mA typical
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, adjustable beeper, haptic/vibration

Performance characteristics
Imager field of view: 35° H x 22° V nominal
Image sensor: 1280 x 800 pixels
Minimum print contrast: 15% reflective difference
Skew tolerance: ±60°; Pitch tolerance: ±60°; Roll tolerance: 0°–360°
Light source: circular 528 nm true green LED (aiming); Illumination: (2) warm white LEDs

Imaging characteristics
Graphics export: Bitmap, JPEG, TIFF
Minimum element resolution examples: Code 39 — 2.0 mil; DataMatrix — 4.0 mil

Environmental
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Storage temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non‑condensing
Drop spec: multiple drops from 1.8 m / 6.0 ft to concrete
Tumble spec: 2,000 tumbles from 0.5 m / 1.5 ft
Environmental sealing: IP52
Approved cleaners: disinfectant‑ready (see product reference guide for approved list)
ESD: EN61000‑4‑2 +/-15 kV air, +/-8 kV direct, +/-8 kV indirect
Ambient light immunity: 0 to 107,000 lux (0 to 10,000 fc)

Regulatory
Environmental: RoHS/REACH compliance references as per product documentation
Electrical safety and LED safety standards and EMI/EMC certifications: see product reference for full listings (IEC/EN/UL standards, IEC 62471 LED safety, EN/IEC 60601‑1‑2 where applicable).

Accessories

• Gooseneck Intellistand
• Cup (presentation stand accessory)

Symbol decode capability
1D: Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, Interleaved 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

DS4608-HC decode ranges (typical)
Examples: Code 39 (3 mil): 1.3 in / 3.3 cm to 6.0 in / 15.2 cm; UPC (13 mil): 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
Five‑year limited hardware warranty against defects in workmanship and materials (subject to Zebra’s warranty terms).

Recommended services
Zebra OneCare Select; Zebra OneCare Essential

DataCapture DNA
DataCapture DNA is a suite of firmware, software, utilities and apps that add functionality and simplify deployment, remote management, diagnostics and application development for Zebra scanners. Included tools (e.g., 123Scan, SMS) reduce deployment time and total cost of ownership.

Markets and applications

• Hospitals: medication administration, hospital pharmacy intake and inventory, laboratory specimen tracking, operating room supplies and implants, patient identification and verification, ER/triage/admissions, electronic record access.
• Outpatient facilities and clinics: patient identification/verification, specimen track & trace.