General Purpose Handheld

DS2200 Series

Affordable 2D Imaging

Affordability and simplicity. The DS2200 Series delivers the affordability your budget demands and the simple ease of use, deployment and management your business needs. Easy to deploy, easy to use and easy to manage.

DS2200 Series
Key Features

DS2200 Series

Affordable 2D

Enterprise-class 2D imaging performance at an exceptional price point

Corded & Cordless

Choose between USB corded or Bluetooth cordless models

Easy Migration

Seamless upgrade path from legacy 1D laser scanners to 2D imaging

Durable Design

Built to withstand daily drops and rough handling in demanding environments

Wide Symbology

Reads all standard 1D and 2D barcodes, including mobile phone screens

Quick Setup

Plug-and-play USB connectivity for immediate out-of-box productivity

Technical Specifications

DS2200 Series

Scanner Type2D area imager
Image Sensor640 x 480 pixels
Host InterfacesUSB, RS232, keyboard wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX via RS485
Bluetooth Radio (DS2278)Bluetooth standard version 4.0 with BLE; up to 300 ft (100 m) with the CR2278 cradle
Drop Spec5,0 ft/1,5 m to concrete
Tumble Spec250 tumbles from 1,5 ft/0,5 m
Environmental SealingIP52
Operating Temperature32.0° to 122.0° F / 0.0° to 50.0° C (DS2208/DS2278)
Battery (DS2278)Lithium-ion 2400 mAh
1D SymbologiesCode 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, UPC/EAN, GS1 DataBar and more
2D SymbologiesPDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, Aztec, MaxiCode and more
WarrantyDS2208 corded: 60 months; DS2278 wireless: 36 months
Full Specifications

DS2200 Series

Physical Characteristics
DimensionsDS2208 corded: 6,5 in H x 2,6 in W x 3,9 in D / 16,5 cm H x 6,6 cm W x 9,9 cm D. DS2278 wireless: 6,9 in H x 2,6 in W x 3,5 in D / 17,5 cm H x 6,6 cm W x 9,0 cm D. Presentation cradle: 2,8 in H x 3,7 in W x 4,8 in D / 7,2 cm H x 9,4 cm W x 12,2 cm D
WeightDS2208 corded: 5,7 oz / 161,6 g. DS2278 wireless: 7,5 oz / 214 g. Presentation cradle: 5,2 oz / 151 g
Input Voltage RangeDS2208/DS2278 and cradle: 4,5 to 5,5 V DC host power; external power supply 4,5 to 5,5 V DC
CurrentDS2208 corded operating current at nominal voltage (5,0 V): 250 mA (typical). Standby (idle) current at nominal voltage (5,0 V): 150 mA (typical). Presentation cradle and Micro USB cable: 500 mA (typical) standard USB; 1100 mA (typical) USB BC 1.2
ColorNova white, twilight black
Supported Host InterfacesUSB, RS232, keyboard wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX via RS485
Keyboard SupportSupports more than 90 international keyboards
User IndicatorsDirect decode indicator; good-decode LED indicators; rear LED indicators; beeper (adjustable tone and volume)
Performance Characteristics
Motion Tolerance (handheld)Up to 5 in/13 cm per second for 13 mil UPC
Swipe Speed (hands-free)Up to 30,0 in/76,2 cm per second for 13 mil UPC
Light SourceAiming pattern: 624 nm linear amber LED
Illumination(2) 645 nm hyper-red LEDs
Imager Field of View32,8° H x 24,8° V nominal
Image Sensor640 x 480 pixels
Minimum Print Contrast25% minimum reflectance difference
Pitch/Skew/Roll Tolerance+/- 65°; +/- 65°; 0-360°
Minimum Element ResolutionCode 39 - 4,0 mil; Code 128 - 4,0 mil; Data Matrix - 6,0 mil; QR Code - 6,7 mil
User Environment
Operating TemperatureDS2208/DS2278 imagers: 32.0° to 122.0° F / 0.0° to 50.0° C. Presentation cradle: 32.0 °F to 104.0 °F / 0.0 °C to 40.0 °C
Storage Temperature-40,0 °F to 158,0 °F / -40,0 °C to 70,0 °C
Humidity5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Drop SpecificationDesigned to withstand multiple drops from 5,0 ft/1,5 m to concrete
Tumble SpecificationDesigned to withstand 250 tumbles from 1,5 ft/0,5 m
Environmental SealingIP52
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)DS2208/DS2278 and CR2278 cradle: ESD per EN61000-4-2, +/-15 kV air discharge, +/-8 kV direct discharge and +/-8 kV indirect discharge
Ambient Light Immunity0 to 10 000 foot-candles / 0 to 107 600 lux
Radio Specifications
Bluetooth RadioBluetooth standard version 4.0 with BLE. Outdoor direct line of sight: Class 2: minimum of 30 ft (10 m) and up to 300 ft (100 m) when paired with the CR2278 cradle. Environmental factors may affect results. Serial port and HID profiles; output power reduction from 2,0 dBm in 8 steps
Battery (DS2278)
Battery Capacity / Type2400 mAh lithium-ion battery
Scans per Battery Charge110 000 scans at 60 scans per minute or 50 000 scans at 10 scans per minute
Operating Time per Full Charge84,0 hours
Charge Time (Standard USB)Hours for a 14-hour shift: 4. Hours for a full charge: 17
Charge Time (USB BC 1.2)Hours for a 14-hour shift: 1. Hours for a full charge: 5
Charge Time (External 5 V supply)Hours for a 14-hour shift: 1. Hours for a full charge: 5
Charge Time (Micro USB)Hours for a 14-hour shift: 1. Hours for a full charge: 7
Charge Time (Micro USB BC 1.2)Hours for a 14-hour shift: 1. Hours for a full charge: 4
Regulatory
Electrical SafetyEN 60950-1 2nd Ed. + A11 + A1 + A12 + A2:2013, IEC 60950-1 2nd Ed. + A1 + A2, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07
Environmental PoliciesRoHS EN 50581
LED SafetyIEC 62471
IT EmissionsEN 55032 (Class B)
IT ImmunityEN 55024
Harmonic Current EmissionsEN 61000-3-2
Voltage Variations and FluctuationsEN 61000-3-3
Radio Frequency DevicesCFR Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
Digital ApparatusICES-003 Issue 6, Class B
Wireless Accessories
AccessoriesCR2278 presentation cradle, spare battery and Micro USB cable
Decode Capabilities
1D SymbologiesCode 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian pharmaceutical code)
2D SymbologiesPDF417, composite codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin and postal codes
Typical Decode Ranges
Code 39Resolution: 5 mil. Near: 0,2 in/0,5 cm. Far: 6,0 in/15,2 cm
Code 128Resolution: 5 mil. Near: 0,6 in/1,5 cm. Far: 4,0 in/10,1 cm
PDF417Resolution: 6,7 mil. Near: 0,8 in/2,0 cm. Far: 5,7 in/14,5 cm
UPCResolution: 13 mil (100%). Near: 0,5 in/1,3 cm. Far: 14,5 in/36,8 cm
Data MatrixResolution: 10 mil. Near: 0,3 in/0,8 cm. Far: 6,2 in/15,7 cm
QRResolution: 20 mil. Near: 0,0 in/0,0 cm. Far: 11 in/27,9 cm
Warranty & Services
WarrantySubject to the terms of Zebra's hardware warranty statement, the DS2200 Series is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for the following period from the date of shipment: DS2208 corded scanner: sixty (60) months; DS2278 wireless scanner: thirty-six (36) months; CR2278 presentation cradle: thirty-six (36) months; battery: twelve (12) months
Recommended ServicesZebra OneCare™ Select; Zebra OneCare Essential
123ScanPrograms scanner parameters, updates firmware, provides scanned barcode data and prints reports
Symbol Scanner SDKCreates a full-featured scanner application, including documents, drivers, test utilities and sample source code
Scanner Management Service (SMS)Remotely manages your Zebra scanner and queries asset information
Ideal Applications

DS2200 Series

  • Retail
  • Education
  • Government
  • Small business
  • Light-duty environments

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