Symbol DS6708 General Purpose Barcode Imager 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.
| Features | Benefits |
| Omni-directional reading of 1D, 2D and Postal Codes | Greater productivity from one of the fastest hand-held digital scanners available |
| Widest working range available | Performs equally from a distance and close-up, increasing productivity and user acceptance. |
| Five-year warranty | Low total cost of ownership (TCO) – digital reliability |
| Multiple Interfaces out-of-the-box – On board | Change the host – keep the scanner |
| Intuitive, crisp aiming pattern | Quicker 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:
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| 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



