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.
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 Type | 2D area imager |
| Image Sensor | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Host Interfaces | USB, 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 Spec | 5,0 ft/1,5 m to concrete |
| Tumble Spec | 250 tumbles from 1,5 ft/0,5 m |
| Environmental Sealing | IP52 |
| Operating Temperature | 32.0° to 122.0° F / 0.0° to 50.0° C (DS2208/DS2278) |
| Battery (DS2278) | Lithium-ion 2400 mAh |
| 1D Symbologies | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, UPC/EAN, GS1 DataBar and more |
| 2D Symbologies | PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, Aztec, MaxiCode and more |
| Warranty | DS2208 corded: 60 months; DS2278 wireless: 36 months |
Full Specifications
DS2200 Series
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Dimensions | DS2208 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 |
| Weight | DS2208 corded: 5,7 oz / 161,6 g. DS2278 wireless: 7,5 oz / 214 g. Presentation cradle: 5,2 oz / 151 g |
| Input Voltage Range | DS2208/DS2278 and cradle: 4,5 to 5,5 V DC host power; external power supply 4,5 to 5,5 V DC |
| Current | DS2208 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 |
| Color | Nova white, twilight black |
| Supported Host Interfaces | USB, RS232, keyboard wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX via RS485 |
| Keyboard Support | Supports more than 90 international keyboards |
| User Indicators | Direct 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 Source | Aiming pattern: 624 nm linear amber LED |
| Illumination | (2) 645 nm hyper-red LEDs |
| Imager Field of View | 32,8° H x 24,8° V nominal |
| Image Sensor | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 25% minimum reflectance difference |
| Pitch/Skew/Roll Tolerance | +/- 65°; +/- 65°; 0-360° |
| Minimum Element Resolution | Code 39 - 4,0 mil; Code 128 - 4,0 mil; Data Matrix - 6,0 mil; QR Code - 6,7 mil |
| User Environment | |
| Operating Temperature | DS2208/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 |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Drop Specification | Designed to withstand multiple drops from 5,0 ft/1,5 m to concrete |
| Tumble Specification | Designed to withstand 250 tumbles from 1,5 ft/0,5 m |
| Environmental Sealing | IP52 |
| 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 Immunity | 0 to 10 000 foot-candles / 0 to 107 600 lux |
| Radio Specifications | |
| Bluetooth Radio | Bluetooth 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 / Type | 2400 mAh lithium-ion battery |
| Scans per Battery Charge | 110 000 scans at 60 scans per minute or 50 000 scans at 10 scans per minute |
| Operating Time per Full Charge | 84,0 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 Safety | EN 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 Policies | RoHS EN 50581 |
| LED Safety | IEC 62471 |
| IT Emissions | EN 55032 (Class B) |
| IT Immunity | EN 55024 |
| Harmonic Current Emissions | EN 61000-3-2 |
| Voltage Variations and Fluctuations | EN 61000-3-3 |
| Radio Frequency Devices | CFR Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B |
| Digital Apparatus | ICES-003 Issue 6, Class B |
| Wireless Accessories | |
| Accessories | CR2278 presentation cradle, spare battery and Micro USB cable |
| Decode Capabilities | |
| 1D Symbologies | Code 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 Symbologies | PDF417, composite codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin and postal codes |
| Typical Decode Ranges | |
| Code 39 | Resolution: 5 mil. Near: 0,2 in/0,5 cm. Far: 6,0 in/15,2 cm |
| Code 128 | Resolution: 5 mil. Near: 0,6 in/1,5 cm. Far: 4,0 in/10,1 cm |
| PDF417 | Resolution: 6,7 mil. Near: 0,8 in/2,0 cm. Far: 5,7 in/14,5 cm |
| UPC | Resolution: 13 mil (100%). Near: 0,5 in/1,3 cm. Far: 14,5 in/36,8 cm |
| Data Matrix | Resolution: 10 mil. Near: 0,3 in/0,8 cm. Far: 6,2 in/15,7 cm |
| QR | Resolution: 20 mil. Near: 0,0 in/0,0 cm. Far: 11 in/27,9 cm |
| Warranty & Services | |
| Warranty | Subject 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 Services | Zebra OneCare™ Select; Zebra OneCare Essential |
| 123Scan | Programs scanner parameters, updates firmware, provides scanned barcode data and prints reports |
| Symbol Scanner SDK | Creates 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