Socket mobile DS840 User Manual

DURASLED

™

DS840

2D/1D Imager

Barcode Scanner

For Apple® iPhone 6/7/8, SE 2020, XR/X/Xs, 11/11 Pro, 6/7/8 Plus, Xs Max, 11 Pro Max
and iPod touch 5th/6th/7th Generation

The DuraSled™ DS840 is a universal barcode scanning sled for 1D/2D barcodes, with Bluetooth® wireless technology for Apple
iPhones and iPods. The DuraSled reads printed or on-screen barcodes and protects devices from tumbles. It is easy-to-use and ideal
for delivery services, stock counting, ticketing and other application-driven mobile solutions. Simply insert your iPhone/iPod,
pair your scanner and you are ready to go.

The DuraSled’s core elements remain constant, enabling seamless transitions to the ever-changing iPhone models, using the same
application and same DuraSled charging infrastructure. DuraSled supports the iPod, iPhone 6, 7, 8, SE 2020, iPhone X series and the
entire iPhone 11 series.

Certied by Apple

Front LED Indicator
Scan Button

®

for iOS devices (iPad®, iPhone®, iPod Touch® devices)

Side LED Indicator

Power Button/
iOS on-screen
keyboard button in
Basic Mode

Wrist Strap Hook

Features

• Interchangeable Scanner - Barcode scanner

can be used separately, attached to a dierent

iPhone/iPod, or inserted into any sized
DuraCase.

• Interchangeable Accessories – All accessories
for DuraSled, DuraScan 800 Series and DuraCase
are the same.

• Combines and protects both your Apple device
and 800 Series scanner with a durable
Elastomeric (rubber) case.

• Integrates connectors from both devices directly
into the case for dual charging.

• Features magnetic contacts for ease of docking.

• Designed & made in USA.

• (1) DS840 for iPhone 6/7/8, SE 2020, XR/X/Xs,

DURASLED & CHARGING DOCK BUNDLE

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

11/11 Pro or iPhone 6/7/8 Plus, Xs Max, 11 Pro Max

or iPod touch 5th/6th/7th generation

• (1) GDS® Charging Dock

• (1) USB Cable

Download Socket Mobile Companion
app for easy pairing, product
registration and more!

Charging Adapter

Connect your DuraSled to a Snap-Con™ GDS to Micro USB

2.0 Adapter and charge both the scanner and the handheld
device at the same time! Perfect for charging at home or
anywhere you go.

Vehicle Charging Dock

*Charging Dock

Connect your DuraSled to the GDS® Charging Dock.

The exterior docking contacts are specically engineered

for secure docking and charging of both devices in the
DuraSled.

*Included with bundle

6 Bay Charger

The Vehicle Charging Dock is a mounted charger for the
DuraSled that provides users the freedom to charge their
scanner and phone while on the go.

The 6 Bay Charger charges multiple DuraSled devices within
a single docking station. This desktop solution is perfect for

large oces, conference rooms, vehicle eets, and other

applications requiring mass charging of multiple DuraSleds.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

SCANNER TYPE

Retail Hospitality Point of Sale

COMMON USES

BATTERY

Logistics Life Sciences Automotive
Healthcare Inventory Transportation
Warehouse Management Field Sales & Service

Dimensions

LEDs Scan LED: Green and Red

Buttons Scan Button: Scan

DuraSled for iPhone 6/7/8/SE 2020 Weight: 4.2 oz (118.5 g)

DuraSled for iPhone 6/7/8 Plus/Xs
Max/11 Pro Max

DuraSled for iPhone XR/11 Weight: 4.2 oz (118.5 g)

DuraSled for iPhone X/Xs/11 Pro Weight: 4.2 oz (118.5 g)

DuraSled for iPod touch 5
Generation

Charging Dock Weight: 16.9 oz (478.5g)

USB 2.0 Cable 1.2 meters (3’9”)

Bluetooth LED: Blue

Power Button: On/O

th/6th/7th

Size: L 6.55” x H 1.12” x W 2.81” (166.4 x 28.4 x 71.4mm)
Weight: 4.6 oz (130 g)

Size: L 7.04” x H 1.16” x W 3.14” (178.82mm x 29.4mm x

79.76mm)

Size: L 6.75” x H 1.13” x W 2.95” (171.5mm x 28.7mm x

74.9mm)

Size: L 6.55” x H 1.12” x W 2.81” (166.4 x 28.4 x 71.4mm)
Weight: 3.08 oz (87 g)

Size: L x H x W 5.4” x .67” x 2.4” (137.6 x 17.02 x 60.0mm)

Size: 7.33”x 1.12” x 3.23” (186.2 x 28.4 x 82.0mm)

Type of Battery: Lithium Ion Polymer- rechargeable battery
Charge Time: 8 Hours
Battery Life:

Per Full Charge:

Note: Battery life varies depending on ambient temperature, ambient light, age of battery, etc.
Number of Batteries

Used:
Weight of battery: 12.5g

Percentage Lithium: 36%
Battery mAh: 700 mAh
Number of cells per

battery:
Watt Hours per battery: 2.59

Type of Cell ( ex. AA): Proprietary
Chemical Composition

(ex. Alkaline):
Lithium Content: 14g

Battery Voltage: 3.7v
Hazmat UN Number: UN3481, P.I. 967
ROHS Compliance

Indicator:

Standby time: 25 hours
Active Scan Time - 34,000 scans within 3 hours (based on 2 scans every 1 second)
9,000 scans within 10 hours (based on 1 scan every 4 seconds)

1

1

Lithium - polymer

Yes, Included with Scanner

Country of Origin: China
Commodity Code: 8507.60.0000

Technology: 2D/1D Barcode Linear Imager
Lightsource: 1 hyper red 660 nm (nanometer) LED
Aimer: 610 nm LED

Default Barcode

SCANNING PERFORMANCE

Symbologies:

1D Symbologies: Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-13/JAN 13, EAN-8/JAN 8, GS1 Databar,
GS1 Databar Expanded, GS1 Databar Limited, GS1-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, ISBT 128, UPC-A, UPC-E,
UPC-E1

2D Symbologies: Aztec, Data Matrix, Maxicode, Micro QR Code, Micro PDF417, PDF417, QR Code
Postal Codes: USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail

Supported Barcode
Symbologies:

1D Symbologies: Bookland EAN, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128,
Composite CC-A/B, Composite CC-C, Composite TLC-39, Discrete 2 of 5, EAN-13/JAN 13, EAN-8/JAN 8,
GS1 Databar, GS1 Databar Expanded, GS1 Databar Limited, GS1-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Inverse 1D,
ISBT 128, ISSN EAN, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI, UPC-A, UPC E/E-1

2D Symbologies: Aztec, Data Matrix, Han Xin, Maxicode, Micro PDF417, MicroQR, PDF417, QR Code
Postal Codes: Australia Post, Japan Postal, Netherlands KIX Code, UK Postal, UPU FICS Postal, US Planet,

US Postnet, USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail

Scan Angle: 42° (Horizontal) - 28° (Vertical)
Sensor Resolution: 640 horizontal x 400 vertical pixels

Print Contrast: Down to 25%
Reading

Distance:

DS840

S840

1.8*

2.0 6.4

1.5 11.0

1.5 13.5

2.0* 12.5

2.0* 19.5

PDF417 (10 mils)

2.0 6.4

Code 39 (5 mils)

C128 (5 mils)

2.5 5.0

Code 39 (5 mils)

2.5

PDF417 (6.6 mils)

QR Code (20 mils)

6.3

DataMatrix (20 mils)

100% UPC (13 mils)

9.0

Code 39 (20 mils)

Decode Ranges:

In.

cm

0

0

5

12.7

* Field of View limited

10

25.4

Depth of Field

15

38.1

20

50.8

3.8 to 49.5 cm (1.5 to 19.5 in.) Depends on barcode size, symbology, label media, scan angle

Near Far

5 mil Code 39 2.0 in/5.1 cm 6.4 in/16.2 cm
5 mil Code 128 2.5 in/6.3 cm 5.0 in/12.7 cm

6.6 mil PDF417 2.5 in/6.3 cm 6.3 in/16.0 cm
10 mil PDF417 1.8 in/4.5 cm* 9.0 in/22.8 cm
13 mil 100% UPC 2.0 in/5.0 cm* 12.5 in/31.7 cm
20 mil Code 29 2.0 in/5.0 cm* 19.5 in/49.5 cm
20 mil Data Matrix 1.5 in/3.8 cm 13.5 in/34.3 cm
20 mil QR Code 1.5 in/3.8 cm 11.0 in/27.9 cm

OPERATING SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

CERTIFICATION & REGULATORY

WARRANTY

BLUETOOTH (WIRELESS CONNECTION)

Ambient Light: From 0 to 100,000 lux

USER ENVIRONMENT

From pitch black to direct sun light

Operating Temperature: +32 to +122°F (0 to +50°C)
Storage Temperature: -22 to +158°F (-30 to +70°C)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non condensing)
Sealing: IP40
Drop Specications: Multiple drops to vinyl covered concrete at about 3 ft or 1 m

Apple iOS: Basic Mode (HID)* & App Mode (MFi-SPP) / Mac OS: Basic Mode (HID)* only
Compatible with devices supporting Basic Mode (HID)* protocol

Supported keyboard languages - ANSI, English UK, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Spanish and Swedish

*By default, the factory settings of the Socket Mobile Scanners are set to Basic Mode (keyboard emulation: HID). In order to use

the scanner with an application using Capture SDK, the scanner must be congured in App Mode (Bluetooth Serial Port Prole:
SPP).

Bluetooth Radio: Class 2 Bluetooth, version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rates) with 56-bit data encryption
Bluetooth Range: Up to 10 m (33 ft.) depending on environment, range limit is usually due to the Host Device (phone,

tablet or notebook)

Bluetooth Proles: Basic Mode - Human Interface Device (HID)*and App Mode - MFi-SPP.

Some Operating Systems or smartphone/tablet models may support only one prole.

*By default, the scanner is set to Basic Mode (HID).

Bluetooth SIG: Declaration ID: D030473 QDID: 82009
Electrical Safety: Certied to IEC 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2
Environmental: RoHS EN 50581
EMI / RFI: FCC Part 15 Class C, RSS 210, iCES 003, C-Tick, CISPR 22, CE EN55022, EN55024, TELEC
LED Safety: IEC/EN 62471 (Exempt Group)

FCC ID: T9J-RN42
CMIIT ID: 6514A-RN42

Telec ID:

R

201-125709

WEEE

Scanner: Standard one year limited warranty
Accessories: 90 days
Extended Warranty:

www.socketmobile.com/socketcare

(sold separately)

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