Zebra DS2208-HC Healthcare Barcode Scanner

Zebra DS2208-HC Healthcare Barcode Scanner (DS2208-HCBU2100AZR) - 1 Year Local Warranty

Purpose-Built Barcode Scanner for Healthcare Environments

The Zebra DS2208-HC Healthcare Barcode Scanner (DS2208-HCBU2100AZR) is designed for hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and other care environments where accurate barcode capture is critical. This healthcare-focused scanner is built to support the barcode types commonly used in medical settings and features a housing designed for frequent cleaning and disinfecting. It is well suited for point-of-care workflows, registration counters, specimen collection, and medication management tasks.

Reliable 1D and 2D Scanning for Clinical Workflows

This corded handheld scanner supports both 1D and 2D barcode scanning, helping healthcare teams capture patient wristbands, medication labels, specimen barcodes, and documentation quickly and accurately. The DS2208-HC uses a 2D imager scan engine designed for dependable first-time scanning in busy healthcare environments, improving efficiency and reducing scanning errors during routine clinical operations.

Healthcare-Ready Design with Disinfectant-Ready Housing

The DS2208-HC is built with a healthcare-ready exterior that is suitable for regular cleaning and disinfecting, which is essential in patient-care environments. It is designed to support hygienic workflows while maintaining durability for daily use. The scanner is suitable for wards, nursing stations, laboratories, and treatment rooms where cleanliness and reliability are equally important.

Simple USB Deployment for Everyday Use

This model is a wired USB configuration, making it easy to deploy at healthcare workstations, front desks, medication carts, and laboratory counters. The plug-and-play connection allows quick setup and stable day-to-day operation in fixed-use environments. This makes it a practical choice for healthcare organisations that need straightforward implementation without complicated installation.

Durable and Practical for Daily Scanning Tasks

The DS2208-HC is designed for regular professional use, providing dependable performance for high-volume scanning in clinical environments. Its practical handheld design supports comfortable daily operation while helping staff work efficiently during busy shifts. It is a suitable barcode scanning solution for healthcare organisations seeking reliability, ease of use, and consistent scanning accuracy.

Technical Specification

General
• Product Name: Zebra DS2208-HC Healthcare Barcode Scanner
• Model Number: DS2208-HCBU2100AZR
• Product Type: Corded handheld healthcare barcode scanner
• Scan Engine: 2D area imager
• Color: Healthcare white
• Kit Type: USB kit with shielded USB cable
• Designed For: Hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, laboratories and patient care environments

Scanning Performance
• Supports 1D and 2D barcode scanning
• Image Sensor: 640 × 480 pixels
• Scan Range: Standard range
• Motion Tolerance: Up to 13 cm per second
• Print Contrast: Minimum 25% reflective difference
• Scan Speed: Up to 762 mm per second (decoded)

Supported Symbologies
• 1D barcodes supported
• 2D barcodes supported
• PDF417 and stacked codes supported
• Reads barcodes from paper labels and electronic screens

Reading Angles
• Pitch Tolerance: -65° to 65°
• Skew / Tilt Tolerance: -65° to 65°
• Yaw Tolerance: -65° to 65°

Connectivity
• Connection Type: Wired
• Interface: USB
• Compatible with USB host systems
• Designed for fast plug-and-play deployment

Healthcare Design
• Disinfectant-ready housing for regular cleaning
• Built for healthcare workflows from bedside to pharmacy
• White housing suited for medical environments
• Supports easier deployment and management in healthcare settings

Durability
• Drop Resistance: Withstands multiple drops from 1.5 m to concrete
• Sealing: IP52-rated
• Built for dependable daily healthcare scanning use

Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 16.5 × 6.6 × 9.9 cm
• Weight: Approx. 161.6 g
• Form Factor: Lightweight handheld scanner

Power
• Powered through USB connection
• No separate external power supply required for standard USB deployment

Compatibility
• Suitable for healthcare information systems and workstations
• Supports barcode capture for admissions, medication administration, specimen tracking and pharmacy workflows
• Compatible with barcode scanning utilities and management tools

Package Contents
• Zebra DS2208-HC scanner
• Shielded USB cable
• USB kit packaging

Typical Use Cases
• Patient identification
• Medication barcode scanning
• Lab sample and specimen tracking
• Pharmacy and admissions workflows
• General healthcare data capture

Key Features
• Corded 1D/2D healthcare barcode scanner
• Disinfectant-ready housing for medical environments
• 640 × 480 imager for reliable barcode capture
• IP52 sealing and 1.5 m drop resistance
• USB kit for simple deployment in healthcare workstations