Zebra DS4600 Series Barcode Scanner

ZEBRA DS4600 SERIES: Hand-held Scanners for Different Sectors—Retail, Electronics and Light Manufacturing, or Healthcare

Top-class hand-held scanners: Zebra’s DS4600 series provides excellent scanning performance. The scanners are equipped with a powerful imager to capture 1D and 2D barcodes, even if they are of poor quality or behind cellophane foil. The scan engine reads both printed barcodes and barcodes from displays. The model for industrial applications is also able to capture DPM codes (i.e. direct part markings that are applied directly to the surface of components using lasers or etching, for example). The hand-held scanners in the DS4600 series also enable the capture of particularly wide barcodes of up to 10 cm, which are often found on packaging. This means that no additional device is required for incoming goods.

Integration and management: For the effective capture and processing of all types of barcode data, Zebra’s DS4600 series hand-held scanners are equipped with an 800 MHz microprocessor. “PRZM Intelligent Imaging Technology” by Zebra improves scanning performance, increases the processing speed of captured data and reduces energy consumption. With “DataCapture DNA”, Zebra provides software tools to easily integrate the devices. The DataCapture DNA suite ensures simple remote management of the scanners across the entire company. It also includes diagnostic and visibility tools. “Multi-Code Data Formatting” (MDF) enables simultaneous capture of multiple barcodes. “Preferred Symbol” allows you to pick and capture a single barcode among many. These tools enhance the productivity of working processes. The hand-held scanners in the DS4600 series can be used straight out of the box, as the most common applications are already preconfigured, and the interface is selected automatically.

Made for everyday use: The devices have an ergonomic design. They allow you to quickly switch between hand-held and presentation scanning. The mode adjusts automatically. The Zebra DS4600 barcode reader series is extremely robust. A double-sealed optical system protects the critical optical components. The hand-held scanners can withstand drops from a height of 1.8 m onto concrete and up to 2,000 tumbles. They are designed for everyday use and suitable for harsh environments.

Cordless versions: The models DS4678 for retail and DS4678-DPE for electronics and light manufacturing applications are equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 BLE. They can be connected wirelessly to a host device and are suitable for work areas that require mobility, for example in the warehouse. With the Virtual Tether, you can always keep an eye on the devices. As soon as a scanner leaves the Bluetooth range or if it is not placed in the charger within a predefined time, an alarm is triggered on the scanner and the charging station. This prevents devices from being misplaced or lost. Thanks to the Wi-Fi friendly mode, the Bluetooth scanners do not disturb Wi-Fi connections of other devices. The cordless versions are equipped with a powerful battery that can handle up to 50,000 scans per charge (depending on use).

The Zebra DS4600 series’ scanners:

DS4608-DPE/DS4678-DPE: Electronics and Light Manufacturing

The two DPE scanners are ideal for production environments. The DS4608-DPE is corded, the DS4678-DPE is equipped with a rechargeable battery. The DPE models enable the capture of direct part markings (DPM). Depending on the type of marking, the object can be illuminated either directly or indirectly to ensure optimum illumination for data capture. The integrated diffuser is suitable for markings on reflective surfaces. Direct lighting is ideal for low-contrast barcodes or laser markings. As noisy industrial environments require a clear haptic good-read confirmation, a vibration function is built-in. In addition, feedback is provided by an LED indicator light on the device and on the barcode as well as an acoustic signal. The robust scanners are available in the color Twilight Black.

DS4608-SR/DS4678-SR/DS4608-HD/DS4678-HD: Retail and Hospitality

The two standard-range models DS4608-SR and DS4678-SR enable barcode capture from a distance of over 110 cm. They allow you to scan bulky and unwieldy items in the shopping cart conveniently from the checkout counter, for example. Customers are served quickly, and long queues can be avoided. Some products, such as spectacle frames or jewelry, are marked with particularly small labels. The HD versions DS4608-HD and DS4678-HD are equipped with a scan engine that is able to read such small and dense barcodes. Codes can be captured at a distance of up to 71 cm. As an option, the HD scanners can deactivate EAS tags (Electronic Article Surveillance) when reading the label at the checkout. The DS4600 series barcode scanners for retail provide visual and acoustic feedback after a code has been successfully scanned. They are available in the colors Nova White (corded models DS4608-SR/-HD only) and Twilight-Black.

DS4608-HC: Healthcare Environments

The corded hand-held scanner is particularly suitable for use in hospitals, pharmacies, or laboratories. It reads all barcodes commonly used in the healthcare field. Even barcodes of poor quality or extremely small barcodes as well as curved barcodes on medicine phials or patient wristbands can be scanned without a problem. The white hand-held scanner blends in perfectly with medical environments. The feedback after a successful scan can be flexibly adjusted. Various signal tones can be selected and the volume adjusted. Additionally, an LED indicator light and a vibration function can be chosen as feedback. The healthcare model in the Zebra DS4600 series is resistant to disinfectants and can be wiped down with strong cleaning agents to ensure maximum hygiene.

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