Medical barcode scanner DS8100-HC Series

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Overview
The DS8100‑HC Series is a healthcare‑focused family of 1D/2D barcode imagers (corded and cordless) designed to capture difficult‑to‑read barcodes instantly while supporting infection‑control workflows. Features include a disinfectant‑ready housing, Night Mode with vibration feedback, built‑in illumination, swappable PowerPrecision+ battery or PowerCap capacitor, and integration with DataCapture DNA tools for deployment and management.

Key Features

• High‑performance scanning: 800 MHz processor, high‑resolution sensor and PRZM Intelligent Imaging for reliable capture of tiny, curved or low‑contrast 1D/2D codes found on vials, IV bags, syringes and cassettes.
• Healthcare‑grade housing: materials and concealed seams/screws allow frequent wipe‑downs with approved disinfectants and reduce contamination points.
• Flexible feedback modes: haptic/vibration, adjustable beep, good‑decode LEDs, Direct Decode Indicator and Night Mode toggle to avoid disturbing patients.
• Swappable power: PowerPrecision+ Li‑Ion battery (model/serial reporting) or PowerCap capacitor; both removable without tools and with visible charge gauge.
• Multiple cradle options: standard cradle, presentation cradle for hands‑free scanning, desk/wall cradle for workstation‑on‑wheels.
• Wi‑Fi Friendly mode and adjustable Bluetooth channels to minimize WLAN interference.
• Anti‑loss and manageability tools: Virtual Tether, cradle paging, ScanSpeed Analytics, Remote Diagnostics, 123Scan and Scanner Management Service (SMS).

Typical Healthcare Applications

• Patient identification and verification
• Medication administration
• Hospital pharmacy intake and inventory
• Laboratory specimen tracking and traceability
• Caregiver accountability and audit trails
• Dietary management
• Chain of custody for controlled substances
• Operating room supply, instrument and implant tracking
• ER / triage / admissions and electronic record access
• Inventory management across clinical and supply areas

Additional Value‑Add Capabilities

• UDI Scan+ to parse and format Unique Device Identification (UDI) data automatically.
• Blood Bag Parse+ to capture required blood bag data (type, donation date, location, expiration) in a single scan.
• Document and label capture utilities and support for DataCapture DNA applications to simplify deployment and integration.

Specifications (selected)

• Model / Series: DS8100‑HC Series (corded DS8108‑HC, cordless DS8178‑HC)
• Dimensions: Scanner 6.6 in H x 2.6 in W x 4.2 in D (16.8 x 6.6 x 10.7 cm). Standard cradle and presentation cradle options.
• Weight: DS8108‑HC ~154 g; DS8178‑HC ~235 g (approx.).
• Power: PowerPrecision+ Li‑Ion 2500 mAh (~65,000 scans per full charge, USB full ~9 h); PowerCap 440 F (~2,000 scans, full USB charge ~30 min).
• Imaging: 1280 x 960 sensor; imager field of view ~48° H x 37° V; minimum print contrast ~16% reflective difference; image export Bitmap/JPEG/TIFF.
• Decode capabilities: Broad 1D and 2D symbologies (Code 39, Code 128, UPC/EAN, GS1 DataBar, PDF417, DataMatrix, QR, Aztec, etc.) plus UDI and blood bag parsing.
• Wireless: Bluetooth 4.0 with BLE (Class 1 / Class 2), adjustable power and profiles SPP/HID.
• Environment & durability: Operating 0°C–50°C; drop multiple times to concrete from 1.8 m; IP52; approved for hospital disinfectants (see product guide).
• Interfaces: USB Certified, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485.
• Warranty: Model‑dependent (e.g. DS8178‑HC ~3 years; DS8108‑HC ~5 years subject to manufacturer terms).