DS9308 hands-free scanner

Key Specifications

Physical & Environmental

• Form factor: Fixed, hands‑free presentation scanner (counter‑top)
• Dimensions: 14.5 × 8.6 × 8.3 cm (5.7 × 3.4 × 3.3 in)
• Weight: ~318 g (11.2 oz) without cable
• Color: Alpine White or Black (depending on SKU)
• Ingress protection: IP52 (dust and drip resistant)
• Drop tolerance: Multiple drops from 1.5 m (5 ft) to concrete
• Tumble tolerance: 1,000 tumbles at 0.5 m

Imaging & Scan Performance

• Scan engine: 2D area imager
• Image sensor: 1280 × 800 pixels
• Light source: 660 nm hyper‑red LED
• Field of view:
  • Horizontal: ~41–52° (varies by doc)
  • Vertical: ~28–33°
• Scan pattern: Omnidirectional area imaging
• Swipe speed: Up to 305 cm/s (120 in/s) for 13 mil UPC in optimized mode
• Minimum bar width / element resolution:
  • 1D (Code 39): ~3 mil (0.08 mm)
  • DataMatrix: ~5 mil (0.13 mm)
  • PDF417: ~6.7 mil (0.17 mm)
• Print contrast: ≥15% minimum reflectance difference
• Read distance: Roughly 6.5–28 cm (2.5–11 in), depending on symbology and print quality
• Ambient light immunity: Designed for normal office lighting and direct sunlight exposure 1017

Host interfaces:

• USB (including Keyboard Wedge)
• RS‑232 / Serial
• Keyboard Wedge (KBW)
• IBM 46xx (RS‑485)
• EAS deactivation interface on EAS‑enabled models

Power:

• Host‑powered via USB (4.5–5.5 VDC) or external 5 V supply
• Typical operating current: ~335 mA (presentation) / ~350 mA (triggered)
• Idle current (hands‑free): ~135 mA