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Symbol DS6708 General Purpose Barcode Imager Scanner

Symbol DS6708 Barcode Scanner
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The DS6708 Digital Scanner from Motorola® Symbol® Technology provides affordable, high-performance omnidirectional scanning of all major one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) bar code symbologies.

With powerful digital scanning features, the DS6708 protects your IT investment by maximizing performance for today's applications and providing easy upgrade paths for future applications.

Innovations in Digital Scanning

User friendly for improved user productivity:

  • Omnidirectional, point and shoot performance on 1D and 2D bar codes
  • Five-Year Warranty
  • Working range of 1-14 in./ 2.5–35.5cm on UPC/EAN symbols
  • Intuitive laser generated aiming pattern
  • Excellent performance on damaged or poorly printed bar codes
  • Cost-Effective Digital Scanning for Today's Applications

The DS 6708 Digital Scanner from Motorola® Symbol® Technologies is an excellent choice for your bar code scanning needs for capturing mission-critical information. The product's five-year warranty includes the exit window.

FeaturesBenefits
Omni-directional reading of 1D, 2D and Postal CodesGreater productivity from one of the fastest hand-held digital scanners available
Widest working range availablePerforms equally from a distance and close-up, increasing productivity and user acceptance.
Five-year warrantyLow total cost of ownership (TCO) – digital reliability
Multiple Interfaces out-of-the-box – On boardChange the host – keep the scanner
Intuitive, crisp aiming patternQuicker scans make the operators more productive and satisfied with the tool

DS6708 Specifications

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions:6.55 in. H x 2.82 in. W x 4.72 in. D
16.64 cm H x 7.16 cm W x 11.99 cm D
Weight (without cable):6.04 oz./181.4 gm
Input Voltage:5 volts +/- 10%
Operating Current:250mA (average)
Power Sources:Depending on host:
  • Host power
  • External power supply
Performance Characteristics
Light Source:650 nm visible laser diode
Resolution:640 x 480
Minimum Element Width:5 mil/0.127 mm
Nominal Working Distance:From 1 in./ 2.5 cm to 14 in. /35 cm on 100% UPC/EAN symbols
Print Contrast:25% minimum reflective difference
Roll (Tilt):¹+/- 180 degrees from normal
Pitch:²+/- 60 degrees from normal
Skew (Yaw):³+/- 50 degrees from normal
Decode Capability: 
1-D Codes:UPC.EAN, UPC.EAN with Supplementals, UCC.EAN 128, JAN 8 & 13, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 39 Trioptic, Code 128, Code 128 Full ASCII, Codabar (NW7), Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, Code 32, Bookland EAN, IATA, UCC/EAN RSS and RSS variants
2-D Codes:PDF417, microPDF417, MaxiCode, DataMatrix (ECC 2000), Composite Codes, QR Code
Postal Codes:U.S. Postnet, U.S. Planet, U.K. Postal, Japan Postal, Australian Postal, Dutch Postal
Interfaces Supported:RS232, Keyboard Wedge, Wand Emulation, Scanner Emulation, IBM 468X/469X, USB and Synapse
User Environment
Operating Temperature:32° to 122° F/0° to 50° C
Storage Temperature:-40° to 158° F/-40° to 70° C
Humidity:5% to 95% relative humidity, noncondensing
Drop Specifications:Unit functions normally after repeated 6 ft./1.8 m drops to concrete
Ambient Light Immunity:Immune to direct exposure of normal office and factory lighting conditions, as well as direct exposure to sunlight.
Sunlight: 10,000 ft. candles/107,644 LUX
Electrostatic Discharge:Conforms to 15 kV air discharge and 8 kV of contact discharge
Accessories
Hands-Free Intellistand™:20-66483-01, cash register white; 20-66483-02, twilight black
Regulatory
Electrical Safety:Certified to UL1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN60950/IEC950
Laser Safety:CDRH Class II, IEC Class 2
EMI/RFI:FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, European Union EMC Directive, Australian SMA
Warranty
The DS6708 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years (60 months) from date of shipment, provided that the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions. See full warranty statement for details.

¹ - Roll (Tilt): Controlled by rotating the wrist clockwise or counterclockwise
² - Pitch: Controlled by dropping or raising the wrist
³ - Skew (Yaw): Controlled by rotating the wrist from left to right or vice versa

 

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