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The Zebra DS9308 Hands-Free Barcode Scanner is a reliable solution for businesses. Elevate your scanning efficiency with its hands-free design and superior performance.
| Form factor | Fixed, hands‑free presentation scanner (counter‑top) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 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, 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 |
| Dimensions | 14.5 × 8.6 × 8.3 cm |
| Weight | ~318 g without cable |
| Colour | Alpine White or Black (depending on SKU) |
The Zebra DS9308 Hands-Free Barcode Scanner is a robust and reliable solution for businesses, designed to handle heavy use and deliver optimum performance. With its hands-free design, this scanner is perfect for counter-top use, making it easy to scan barcodes without the need for a handheld device. The DS9308 features a 2D area imager scan engine, providing high-resolution images and fast swipe speeds up to 305 cm/s for 13 mil UPC in optimized mode. It supports various host interfaces, including USB (Keyboard Wedge), RS-232/Serial, and IBM 46xx (RS-485), ensuring compatibility with a wide range of systems. The scanner is IP52 dust and drip resistant, drop-tolerant up to 1.5 meters, and tumble-tolerant up to 1,000 tumbles at 0.5 meters. It can read barcodes with minimal reflectance difference, making it suitable for various symbologies and print qualities. The DS9308 is also ambient light-immune, designed for normal office lighting and direct sunlight exposure. With its dimensions of 14.5 x 8.6 x 8.3 cm and a weight of approximately 318 grams without the cable, this scanner is both compact and lightweight. Available in Alpine White or Black, the DS9308 is a high-quality, reliable choice for businesses looking to enhance their scanning efficiency.