Zebra CS6080-HC | Cordless Companion 2D Scanner | Qi Inductive Charging | Healthcare | USB Kit (Scanner + Cradle + Cable Incl.)
The Zebra CS6080-HC is a pocket-sized cordless companion 2D scanner purpose-built for clinical environments — including the most sensitive units where conventional scanners are unsuitable. At 87 g and 23 × 46 × 109 mm, it fits in a coat pocket or on a lanyard. The crevice-free, seamless housing withstands aggressive hospital-grade disinfectants, the Qi inductive charger eliminates contact pins entirely, and a safe LED aimer (no laser) makes it approved for use in NICU and labour/delivery units. Bluetooth 5.0, 18-hour battery, and FIPS 140-2 security compliance complete an uncompromising clinical specification. This kit includes the scanner, a cart-mountable inductive charging cradle, and a 7-foot USB-C to USB-A cable.
Crevice-Free Design — Built for Aggressive Disinfection
The CS6080-HC's housing is seamless and crevice-free — there are no gaps, seams, or recesses where pathogens can accumulate and resist standard wipe-down protocols. The enclosure is manufactured from special plastics rated for repeated use of aggressive hospital disinfectants including bleach-based, quaternary ammonium, and hydrogen peroxide solutions. IP65 sealing adds full dust-tightness and water jet protection. This makes the CS6080-HC compliant with the stringent decontamination requirements of ICU, ED, pharmacy, and isolation environments where shared-device infection control is enforced.
LED-Safe Aimer — Approved for NICU & Labour/Delivery
The CS6080-HC uses a circular 525 nm true green LED aimer — not a visible laser diode. Lasers, even Class 1 "safe" models, are prohibited in neonatal intensive care units and labour/delivery suites due to potential ocular risk to premature infants and newborns. The CS6080-HC's LED-based aimer removes this restriction, making it the appropriate scanning choice for bedside use in any unit where infants or vulnerable patients are present. This is not a typical feature of general-purpose healthcare scanners — it is a specific engineering decision that broadens clinical deployment scope.
Qi Inductive Charging — No Contacts, No Maintenance
The included cart-mountable cradle charges the CS6080-HC via Qi wireless induction — no electrical contacts on the scanner or the cradle. Contact pins are a maintenance burden in clinical environments: they accumulate grime during disinfection cycles and require periodic cleaning to maintain a reliable charge. The Qi system eliminates this completely, with scan-while-charging capability so the scanner remains operational in the cradle. The NFC chip enables fast, tap-to-pair association with workstations and carts without navigating Bluetooth menus.
18-Hour Battery, Night Mode & Bluetooth 5.0
The 745 mAh lithium polymer battery delivers 18 hours of operational use — covering two full clinical shifts without a recharge. Bluetooth 5.0 provides fast, stable pairing with workstations, mobile carts, tablets, and nurse call systems. Night Mode silences audible feedback and dims LEDs for scanning in low-light wards without disturbing patients. Vibration/haptic feedback confirms scans silently. Multiple feedback modes — Direct Decode Indicator, adjustable beep, haptic, Night Mode — give clinical staff full control over how and when the scanner signals a successful read.
Complete 2D Scanning Including OCR & SecurPharm
The 1,280 × 960 pixel sensor with 45° × 34° field of view decodes all major 1D and 2D symbologies including SecurPharm (GS1 pharmaceutical DataMatrix), DotCode, Dotted DataMatrix, and Italian Pharma Base 32 — covering patient wristbands, medication labels, blood bags, specimen tubes, and mobile screen barcodes. OCR capability (OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR, US Currency) adds document scanning for patient identification cards and clinical forms. FIPS 140-2 security compliance satisfies hospital data security policy requirements for wireless scanning devices.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scanner Type | 2D Area Imager, Cordless Companion, Pocket |
| Sensor Resolution | 1,280 × 960 pixels |
| Illumination | Circular 525 nm true green LED (LED-safe, no laser) |
| Field of View | 45° H / 34° V |
| 1D Symbologies | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar, Code 11, GS1 DataBar, I 2/5, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, Base 32, Korean 3/5 |
| 2D Symbologies | QR, Micro QR, DataMatrix, Dotted DataMatrix, DotCode, Aztec, MaxiCode, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Han Xin, TLC-39, SecurPharm, Postal, Composite |
| OCR | OCR-A, OCR-B, MICR, US Currency |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | Built-in (tap-to-pair with workstations) |
| Interface (via cable) | USB-C |
| Battery | 745 mAh Li-Polymer — 18 hours runtime |
| Charging | Qi inductive (contactless), scan-while-charging |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Drop Specification | Multiple drops from 1.8 m (6 ft) to concrete |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
| Weight | 87 g (0.19 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 23 × 46 × 109 mm (0.9 × 1.8 × 4.3 in) |
| Housing | Crevice-free, seamless, disinfectant-ready — Healthcare White |
| Security | FIPS 140-2 compliant |
| Feedback | Haptic/vibration, LED, adjustable beep, Direct Decode Indicator, Night Mode |
| Kit Contents | Scanner + cart-mountable Qi cradle + 7-ft USB-C to USB-A cable |
Why is an LED aimer important in NICU and labour/delivery units?
Visible laser diodes — even Class 1 "eye safe" models — are prohibited near premature infants and newborns due to potential retinal sensitivity. The CS6080-HC uses a 525 nm green LED aimer with no laser component, removing this restriction and making it the only appropriate scanning choice for bedside use in neonatal and obstetric units where lasers are contraindicated.
What disinfectants can be used on the CS6080-HC?
The crevice-free housing and special HC plastics are compatible with aggressive hospital-grade disinfectants including bleach-based solutions, quaternary ammonium compounds, and hydrogen peroxide wipes — the standard agents used in high-risk clinical environments. The seamless construction ensures no liquid pools in joints or seams during wipe-down.
What does "companion scanner" mean — how does it differ from a standard handheld?
A companion scanner is designed to augment a primary device — typically a tablet, workstation, or mobile cart — rather than operate as a standalone terminal. The CS6080-HC pairs over Bluetooth 5.0 to a host device and delivers scan data as keyboard input, extending the scanning capability of any clinical device without requiring a dedicated scanner terminal at each point.
Does the CS6080-HC support SecurPharm and GS1 pharmaceutical barcodes?
Yes. The CS6080-HC decodes SecurPharm DataMatrix codes, DotCode, Italian Pharma Base 32, and all GS1 DataBar variants used on pharmaceutical packaging — covering EU serialisation verification, medication administration, and controlled substance tracking workflows at the point of dispensing and bedside.