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Zebra DS9900 Series Hybrid Handheld/Hands-Free Scanner

DS9900 Series for laboratories. Improve the efficiency and accuracy of your workflow with the hybrid imager for labs, purpose-built for hybrid scanning and engineered with best-in-class performance.

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Zebra DS9900 Series Hybrid Handheld/Hands-Free Scanner
Technical Specifications

Zebra DS9900 Series Hybrid Handheld/Hands-Free Scanner

Image Sensor
1280 x 800 pixels
Swipe Speed (hands-free)
Up to 240 in/610 cm per second for 13 mil UPC in optimized mode
Host Interfaces
Certified USB3, RS232, keyboard interface, TGCS (IBM) 46XX via RS485
Symbologies
1D, 2D, PDF417, QR Code, DataMatrix and OCR
Optional RFID (DS9908R)
UHF RFID, nominal read range ~18 in / ~45,7 cm, EPC Class 1 Gen2
Drop Specification
DS9908: multiple drops from 5,0 ft/1,5 m to concrete; DS9908R: 4,0 ft/1,2 m
Environmental Sealing
DS9908: IP52 · DS9908R: IP42
Operating Temperature
32,0 °F to 122,0 °F / 0,0 °C to 50,0 °C
Dimensions
DS9908: 8,0 in H x 3,7 in W x 5,2 in D (20,3 cm x 9,4 cm x 13,2 cm)
Weight
DS9908: 11,6 oz/330,0 g · DS9908R: 14,8 oz/420,0 g
Light Source
Aiming pattern: 528 nm green circular LED; (2) warm white LED illumination
Warranty
Five years from date of shipment against defects in workmanship and materials
Key Features

7 Features

Improve the efficiency and accuracy of your workflow with the hybrid imager for laboratories

Best-in-class performance, purpose-built for hybrid scanning and designed for laboratories

High-resolution 1280 x 800 pixel imager with a 48° H x 30,6° V nominal field of view

Hands-free swipe speed of up to 240 in/610 cm per second for 13 mil UPC in optimized mode

Optional UHF RFID reading on the DS9908R, with a nominal read range of ~18 in / ~45,7 cm

Rugged design with IP52 sealing (DS9908), a 5,0 ft/1,5 m drop specification and a five-year warranty

Boost productivity with Zebra innovations and industry-preferred management tools

Overview

About the Zebra DS9900 Series for Laboratories

The Zebra DS9900 Series for laboratories helps you improve the efficiency and accuracy of your workflow with a hybrid imager built for labs. Engineered with best-in-class performance, it is purpose-built for hybrid scanning and designed specifically for laboratory environments.

The DS9900 Series boosts productivity with Zebra innovations and a set of industry-preferred management tools. It combines a high-resolution 1280 x 800 pixel imager, a hands-free swipe speed of up to 240 in/610 cm per second for 13 mil UPC in optimized mode, and the optional UHF RFID reading of the DS9908R in a single platform. As an authorized Zebra partner, Barrdega supplies the DS9908 and DS9908R with expert deployment guidance — request a quote for project pricing.

Full Specifications

Zebra DS9900 Series — Complete Spec Sheet

Physical Characteristics
DimensionsDS9908: 8,0 in H x 3,7 in W x 5,2 in D / 20,3 cm H x 9,4 cm W x 13,2 cm D. DS9908R: 8,0 in H x 3,9 in W x 5,75 in D / 20,3 cm H x 9,9 cm W x 14,6 cm D
WeightDS9908: 11,6 oz/330,0 g. DS9908R: 14,8 oz/420,0 g
Input Voltage RangeHost power 4,5 to 5,5 V DC; external power supply 4,5 to 5,5 V DC
CurrentOperating current at nominal voltage (5,0 V): DS9908: 321 mA (typical); DS9908R: 400 mA (typical). Standby (idle) current at nominal voltage (5,0 V): DS9908: 70 mA (typical); DS9908R: 135 mA (typical)
ColorAlpine White
Supported Host InterfacesCertified USB3, RS232, keyboard interface, TGCS (IBM) 46XX via RS485
Keyboard SupportSupports more than 90 international keyboards
TAA ComplianceCompliant with the Trade Agreements Act
User IndicatorsDirect decode indicator, good-decode LED, speaker (adjustable tone and volume)
Performance Characteristics
Swipe Speed (hands-free)Up to 240 in/610 cm per second for 13 mil UPC in optimized mode
Light SourceAiming pattern: 528 nm green circular LED
Illumination(2) warm white LED
Imager Field of View48° H x 30,6° V nominal
Image Sensor1280 x 800 pixels
Minimum Print ContrastMinimum reflective difference of 16 %
Pitch Tolerance+/- 60°
Skew Tolerance+/- 60°
Rotation Tolerance0° to 360°
RFID (DS9908R)
Supported StandardsEPC Class 1 Gen2; EPC Gen2 V2; ISO-18000-63
RFID EngineZebra private radio technology
Nominal Read Range~18 in / ~45,7 cm
RFID Output Power3 dBm to 22 dBm
Frequency RangeUnited States: 902 - 928 MHz; EU: 865 - 868 MHz; Japan: 916 - 923 MHz
Imaging Characteristics
Supported Graphic FormatsImages can be exported as Bitmap, JPEG or TIFF
Image Quality (A4 document)116 DPI on an 8,3 x 11,7 in/21,0 x 29,7 cm document at 8,0 in/20,3 cm
Environment
Operating Temperature32,0 °F to 122,0 °F / 0,0 °C to 50,0 °C
Storage Temperature40,0 °F to 158,0 °F / -40,0 °C to 70,0 °C
Humidity5 % to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing
Drop SpecificationDS9908: designed to withstand multiple drops from 5,0 ft/1,5 m to concrete. DS9908R: designed to withstand multiple drops from 4,0 ft (1,2 m) to concrete
Tumble SpecificationDesigned to withstand 2000 tumbles from 1,5 ft/0,5 m
Environmental SealingDS9908: IP52. DS9908R: IP42
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)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
Regulatory
EnvironmentEN 50581:2012
Electrical SafetyIEC 62368-1 (ed.2); EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2015
LED SafetyIEC 62471:2006 (Ed.1.0); EN 62471:2008 (LED)
EMI/RFIEN 55032:2012/AC:2013 (Class B); EN 55032:2015/AC:2016 (Class B); EN 55024:2010; EN 55024:2010/A1:2015; EN 55035:2017; EN 61000-3-2:2014 (Class A); EN 61000-3-3:2013; CFR Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B; ICES-003 issue 6, Class B
Symbology Decode Capability
1DCode 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 Pharmacode)
2DPDF417, Micro PDF417, composite codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin and postal codes
OCROCR-A, OCR-B, MICR, U.S. currency
Minimum Element ResolutionCode 39 - 3,0 mil; Code 128 - 3,0 mil; DataMatrix - 5,0 mil; QR Code - 5,0 mil
DS9908-HD Decode Ranges — Handheld Mode (typical)
Code 39: 3 mil1,3 in/3,3 cm to 3,7 in/9,4 cm
Code 128: 3 mil1,4 in/3,6 cm to 4,2 in/10,7 cm
Code 128: 5 mil0,8 in/2 cm to 7,5 in/19 cm
PDF 417: 6,7 mil0,8 in/2 cm to 8 in/20 cm
UPC: 13 mil (100 %)0,2 in/0,5 cm to 19,1 in/48,5 cm
DataMatrix: 10 mil0,5 in/1,3 cm to 9,3 in/23,6 cm
QR: 20 mil0 in/0 cm to 13,7 in/34,8 cm
DS9908-HD Decode Ranges — Hands-Free Mode (typical)
Code 39: 3 mil1,1 in/2,8 cm to 3,7 in/9,4 cm
Code 128: 5 mil0,6 in/1,5 cm to 2,5 in/6,4 cm
PDF 417: 6,7 mil0,8 in/2,0 cm to 8,0 in/20,3 cm
UPC: 13 mil (100 %)0 in/0 cm to 9,5 in/24,1 cm
DataMatrix: 10 mil0 in/0 cm to 9,3 in/23,6 cm
QR: 20 mil0 in/0 cm to 9,5 in/24,1 cm
Warranty & Services
WarrantySubject to the terms of Zebra's hardware warranty statement, the DS9900 Series is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five years from the date of shipment.
Recommended ServicesZebra OneCare Select; Zebra OneCare Essential
Utilities & Management
123ScanPrograms the scanner parameters, updates firmware, provides scanned barcode data and prints reports.
Symbol Scanner SDKCreates a full-featured scanner application, including documentation, drivers, test utilities and sample source code.
Scanner Management Service (SMS)Remotely manages your Zebra scanner and queries asset information.
Accessories
MountsMount support for multiple mounts (non-RFID models only)

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