Laboratory barcode scanner DS55 Series

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Overview Purpose-built for medical laboratories, pharmacies and patient intake, the DS55 Series fixed-mount barcode scanner delivers proven scanning performance in a compact, wipeable enclosure designed for clinical environments. It supports a wide range of 1D/2D symbologies, OCR and high-quality image capture, and includes Zebra DNA tools to simplify integration, deployment and fleet management.

Designed for labs and pharmacies

• Intelligent imaging with a 1280 x 800 sensor for first-pass reads on damaged or poorly printed codes.
• Large omni-directional field of view and high swipe speed to reduce the need for precise code positioning.
• Warm white illumination and a 525 nm true green aimer for safe, non-laser targeting in clinical settings.
• Wipeable housing with IP54 sealing and no exposed openings for frequent cleaning and disinfection.

Track medications, specimens and more The DS55 accurately captures small high-density codes on slides, curved codes on vials and bags, and codes on color-coded trays and cassettes, enabling reliable specimen traceability and medication tracking.

Versatile mounting and integration

• Extremely compact footprint for workstation, kiosk, under-counter or register mounting to minimize occupied space.
• Standard 1/4–20 camera mount, optional 3‑in‑1 mount (display, wall, presentation) and Intellistand gooseneck; compatible with third‑party accessories.

Key features

• Supports USB and RS232 host interfaces; USB certified.
• Multiple cable lengths and connector orientations for installation flexibility.
• Blood Bag Parse+, UDI Scan+ and driver’s license parsing to automate clinical workflows and reduce manual entry.
• OCR (OCR‑A, OCR‑B), MICR and image capture (Bitmap, JPEG, TIFF) for document and ID processing.
• Durable design: IP54-rated, withstands multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete.
• Zebra DNA suite for setup, security, management and optimization; remote diagnostics and Scanner Management Service support.

Markets and applications

• Healthcare: clinical laboratories, hospital pharmacies, patient admissions.
• Primary applications: specimen tracking, medication tracking, patient identification and kiosk integration.

Technical specifications (selected)

• Dimensions: 1.2 in H x 2.2 in W x 2.8 in D (3.0 cm x 5.6 cm x 7.2 cm)
• Weight: 2.3 oz (65.2 g)
• Image sensor: 1280 x 800 pixels
• Imager field of view: 48° H x 30° V nominal
• Illumination / aimer: warm white LED; circular 525 nm true green LED
• Environmental sealing: IP54
• Operating temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)
• Supported interfaces: USB, RS232; USB certification
• Durability: multiple drops to concrete from 1.5 m (5 ft)
• Warranty: three-year hardware warranty (regional terms apply)