DS4600 Series for Manufacturing

Resets the bar for versatility and performance

Capture it all—from tiny and dense to extra-wide barcodes

No matter what type of barcodes are found in your electronics manufacturing operations, you can capture them all with the DS4608-XD. Its extreme density focus easily reads tiny and dense barcodes printed on plastic and metal electronic subcomponents, such as PCB’s and memory chips. Even challenging low contrast ink, laser and chemical etched barcodes can be captured with ease.

And the same imager can read 4-inch wide barcodes found on picklists, carton labels and packages, delivering outstanding value—you can use the same device for multiple applications in your operations.

Great scanning performance keeps your production line moving

What makes the DS4608-XD unique? Its patented rear engine design creates more room for a built-in diffuser—providing optimal illumination on a wide variety of surfaces. Indirect lighting enables the capture of codes printed on shiny and reflective surfaces, while direct light provides the bright light needed to successfully read low contrast barcodes and laser-etched codes. And the 800 MHz microprocessor, megapixel sensor and Zebra’s exclusive PRZM Intelligent Imaging technology further improve performance on challenging barcodes. The result? High-confidence scanning for fewer exceptions and workflow disruptions.

Capturing high density barcodes is easier than ever

High density and tiny barcodes can be tough to scan, but not with the DS4608-XD. This intuitive imager has the widest decode range in its class—enabling workers to position it at a more natural distance to see the barcode they are scanning. The result is point and shoot simplicity for some of the most challenging barcodes.

Haptic and visual feedback—ideal for noisy production lines

On the production line, the traditional beep tone can be hard to hear. That’s why the DS4608-XD offers multiple feedback modes: haptic/vibration, a good decode LED that’s visible from any position, a traditional beep tone, plus Zebra’s Direct Decode Indicator that projects the illumination on the barcode. No matter how noisy your environment might be, workers instantly know they are about to utilize the right component—there’s no need to stop and verify that a scan was completed.

Day-in, day-out dependability on the production line

Your production line doesn’t stop, and neither does the DS4608-XD. It’s engineered for durability, inside and out. IP52 sealing protects against spills, while a patented double-sealed optical system protects the critical optical components from dust and liquid—ensuring that the ‘eye’ of the scanner always captures the sharpest possible barcode image for fast and reliable decoding. The recessed scan window protects against smudges, dirt and scratches, which can impact performance. And the scanner is built to survive multiple 6 ft./1.8 m drops to concrete and 2,000 tumbles in our punishing tumble test.

On-the-fly switching between handheld and hands-free scanning

Simply place the DS4608-XD in its presentation stand to automatically switch to hands-free mode–no change of settings is required.

Capture multiple barcodes with one press of the scan trigger

With Multi-Code Data Formatting (MDF), the DS4608-XD can scan multiple barcodes with a single trigger pull and transmit only the barcodes you need, in the order your application expects. You get superior versatility and value—the same imager that can read small dense codes on the production line can also read multiple paper codes on packages in the receiving area.

Single out one barcode from many

With Zebra’s Preferred Symbol, the DS4608-XD can capture and output only the preferred barcode, so workers no longer have to waste time physically covering nearby barcodes before scanning.

Industry-preferred management tools

Effortless deployment

The DS4608-XD couldn’t be easier to setup. Right out of the box, the imager is configured for the most common applications, while auto-host detect cables automatically select the right host interface—just plug in the DS4608-XD and you’re ready to go.

Easily deploy and manage all of your imagers

123Scan—a complimentary DataCapture DNA tool—is intuitive enough for first-time users. You can easily create configuration barcodes to program imagers, update firmware or stage a large number of devices. If your imagers are in multiple locations across the country or around the world, you can use the complimentary Scanner Management Service (SMS) to configure and update the firmware for any DS4600 Series device that is plugged into a host. No depot staging or user action is required—such as the scanning of a configuration barcode.

DataCapture DNA—transforming scanners from the inside

Simplify the entire scanning experience

Hardware is just the start of what you need to maximize the value of your scanners. The DS4600 Series is powered by DataCapture DNA, a set of unique development, management, visibility and productivity tools. Leveraging Zebra’s 50 years of innovation, DataCapture DNA turns Zebra scanners into powerful tools that lower your TCO and help workers get more done each day. Decrease development cycles with development tools. Dramatically simplify scanner deployments of any size with management tools. Get the remote analytics you need to keep scanners up and running with visibility tools. And reach new levels of productivity with innovations that streamline tasks.

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