Zebra DS8208-HC Corded Healthcare Scanner - DS8208-HC4000BVZWW
Help clinicians capture critical information accurately while supporting established infection-control procedures with the Zebra DS8208-HC. This corded healthcare barcode scanner reads challenging codes on patient wristbands, medication packages, specimens, translucent IV bags, blood bags, medical devices, and electronic screens.
The DS8208-HC combines Zebra’s high-density 2 MP imaging technology with a disinfectant-ready housing, sealed inductive trigger, antimicrobial labels, and patient-friendly feedback modes. Its host-powered connection delivers continuous availability at nursing stations, pharmacy benches, laboratories, admissions desks, and other fixed clinical work areas.
Why Choose This Zebra Healthcare Scanner?
- Support frequent cleaning: Disinfectant-safe plastics and smooth surfaces withstand Zebra-approved cleaning procedures.
- Reduce hard-to-clean openings: The sealed inductive trigger eliminates the crevice associated with a conventional mechanical trigger.
- Capture difficult clinical barcodes: High-density 2 MP imaging reads small, curved, low-contrast, and poorly printed symbols.
- Improve patient-safety workflows: Reliable capture helps reduce manual entry during identification, medication, and specimen processes.
- Operate continuously: Corded host power eliminates batteries, charging schedules, and wireless pairing.
- Limit nighttime disruption: Night Mode, haptic feedback, adjustable tones, intelligent illumination, and a built-in lamp support quiet care.
- Simplify multi-application workflows: A programmable secondary button can support switching between compatible clinical applications.
- Capture complex healthcare data: UDI Scan+ and Blood Bag Parse+ process multiple supported data fields.
- Digitize patient documents: Intelligent Document Capture enhances images and extracts barcode information.
Clinical Scanning and Workflow Performance
The DS8208-HC uses a 1600 × 1200-pixel sensor, high-density focus, and Zebra PRZM Intelligent Imaging to capture small and challenging healthcare barcodes. Minimum resolution reaches 3 mil for Code 39 and Code 128 and 5 mil for Data Matrix and QR Code.
A 13 mil UPC code has a published range of approximately 0.3 to 22.2 inches. Twenty-mil Data Matrix codes can be read from contact to approximately 17.5 inches, while 20 mil QR Codes reach approximately 15.8 inches under specified conditions.
The circular green LED aimer supports use in areas where laser aimers are not advised. Multiple feedback modes allow an organization to select the right combination of haptic, visual, and audible confirmation for a patient room, laboratory, pharmacy, NICU, or admissions desk.
Continuous Corded Availability
The DS8208-HC connects through USB or RS-232 and receives power from a compatible host. This makes it a strong option for fixed clinical workstations where dependable availability is more important than wireless movement.
Corded operation removes:
- Battery charging
- Battery replacement
- Battery-health management
- Bluetooth pairing
- Wireless coverage planning
- Charging-cradle requirements
More than 90 international keyboards are supported, and FIPS 140-3 compliance addresses environments with defined security requirements.
Designed for Healthcare Cleaning
The Healthcare White exterior uses disinfectant-safe plastics and smooth surfaces intended for repeated cleaning. A sealed inductive trigger eliminates a common opening in the housing, while antimicrobial labels support the healthcare-oriented design.
Only Zebra-approved cleaners, concentrations, and procedures should be used. The current approved-cleaner list should be reviewed before adding the scanner to an organization’s disinfection protocol.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Zebra Technologies
- Model: DS8208-HC
- Series: DS82 Series for Healthcare
- SKU: DS8208-HC4000BVZWW
- Scanner type: Corded healthcare 1D/2D area imager
- Housing: Healthcare White, disinfectant ready
- Trigger: Sealed inductive trigger
- Labels: Antimicrobial labels
- Image sensor: 1600 × 1200 pixels
- Field of view: 48° horizontal × 36° vertical
- Aimer: Circular 524 nm green LED
- Illumination: Two warm-white LEDs
- Minimum print contrast: 16%
- Motion tolerance: Up to 160 in./406 cm per second
- Typical 13 mil UPC range: 0.3–22.2 in./0.8–56.4 cm
- Minimum 1D resolution: 3 mil Code 39 and Code 128
- Minimum 2D resolution: 5 mil Data Matrix and QR Code
- Host interfaces: USB and RS-232
- Input voltage: 4.8–5.5 VDC, host powered
- Typical operating current: 450 mA
- Typical standby current: 90 mA
- Dimensions: 6.5 in. H × 2.7 in. W × 4.1 in. D
- Weight: 6.5 oz./185.5 g
- Sealing: IP52
- Drop rating: 54 drops from 6 ft. to concrete and MIL-STD-810H testing from 8 ft.
- Tumble rating: 2,000 tumbles
- Operating temperature: 32° to 122°F/0° to 50°C
- Warranty: Five years, subject to Zebra’s terms
Ideal Healthcare Applications
- Positive patient identification
- Bedside medication administration
- Wristband scanning
- Hospital pharmacy intake and inventory
- Specimen collection and tracking
- Blood-bank workflows
- Caregiver accountability
- Dietary management
- Controlled-substance tracking
- Surgical supply and implant identification
- Emergency-room triage
- Patient admissions and discharge
- Electronic health record access
- Medical inventory management
What to Confirm Before Ordering
- Verify that DS8208-HC4000BVZWW is a corded DS8208-HC healthcare configuration.
- Select the appropriate USB or RS-232 connection.
- Confirm the host connector and available power.
- Determine whether handheld-only or hands-free operation is required.
- Add a compatible IntelliStand, scanner cup, or document-capture stand when needed.
- Confirm whether the interface cable and stand are included.
- Review Zebra’s current approved-cleaner list.
- Validate UDI, blood-bag, document-capture, or application-switching integration requirements.
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FAQ's
How is the DS8208-HC different from the standard DS8208?
The DS8208-HC adds a Healthcare White disinfectant-ready housing, smooth surfaces, a sealed inductive trigger, antimicrobial labels, patient-friendly feedback, and healthcare-focused data-capture capabilities.
Can it read barcodes on curved wristbands?
Yes. Its high-density imaging system is designed to capture small and challenging barcodes, including those on patient wristbands.
Does it use a laser aimer?
No. It uses a circular green LED aiming pattern suitable for areas where laser aimers may not be advised.
Can it operate without loud scan sounds?
Yes. Haptic feedback, LEDs, adjustable tones, and one-touch Night Mode provide quieter confirmation options.
Does it require a charging cradle?
No. The DS8208-HC receives power through its corded host connection.
Are all disinfectants safe to use?
No. Use only cleaning agents and procedures approved by Zebra for the DS82-HC Series.
Product Family
DS8208
MFG Part Number
DS8208-HC4000BVZWW
Product Type
Barcode Scanner
Sold By
Each
Connectivity
Scanner Only / Requires Cable
Code Type
1D / 2D
Scanner Range
Short Range
Scanner Type
Imager
Battery
No Battery Required
Form Factor
Corded
Durability
Healthcare
Geographical Availability
World Wide
Zebra DS82 Series Healthcare Data Sheet.pdf
https://www.zpsstore.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra DS82 Series Healthcare Data Sheet.pdf
Zebra DS82 Series Healthcare Accessory Guide.pdf
https://www.zpsstore.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra DS82 Series Healthcare Accessory Guide.pdf
Zebra DS82 Series Healthcare Brochure.pdf
https://www.zpsstore.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra DS82 Series Healthcare Brochure.pdf
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