Zebra CS60 Series Companion Scanner
ULTRA-VERSATILE WITH A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CONVERTIBLE DESIGN
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ADAPTS TO ANY WORKFLOW
First-of-its-kind convertible design
Do you need a cordless companion scanner paired to a cradle or mobile device, a corded handheld or a hands-free presentation scanner connected to a checkout stand? With the CS60, you don’t have to choose. Simply swap the battery and corded USB converter at any time to change between corded and cordless scanning.
Add the optional presentation stand to a corded scanner to automatically switch between hands-free and handheld modes. This unparalleled versatility minimizes investment risk as it’s easy to meet new workflow needs or redeploy CS60 scanners to a different application.
Proven scanning performance you can trust
A high-resolution megapixel sensor and Zebra’s exclusive PRZM Intelligent Imaging technology provide unparalleled performance on the most challenging barcodes — including poorly printed, damaged dirty, crinkled, low-contrast, glossy, and electronic barcodes on dimly lit mobile phone displays. When you choose the CS60, you get Zebra’s world-renowned quality and reliability.
Effortless multi-tasking with a second programmable button
Your workers may be scanning at the point of sale one minute, then taking inventory the next. That’s why the CS60 has a second programmable button that can be used to instantly toggle between two host applications. With a quick press of the button, workers can send data to the right application in the proper format and order.
Easy to clean seamless construction
With its monocoque design, inductive sensing touch buttons and contactless charging, the scanner has a crevice-free surface that’s easy to clean and keep clean shift after shift.
Durable for all-day, every day use
Drop it on the floor. Spill water on it. Use it in a dusty backroom or out on the receiving dock. With best-in-class IP65 sealing and a 5 ft./1.5 m drop specification, the CS60 is engineered for durability and uptime.
Book a demo with our scanning experts to discuss how the Zebra CS60 can improve your productivity.
CUTTING-EDGE MOBILITY
Qi inductive charging
Support for inductive charging on the CS60 eliminates the need for battery contact cleaning and maintenance.1 While you get the fastest charging times with Zebra’s inductive charging solution, you’re free to use any off-the-shelf Qi wireless charging pad to charge the CS60.
Split-second NFC tap-to-pair
Pair the CS60 with any NFC-enabled device with a quick tap. Even new and temporary workers are up and running in seconds, without having to call for support.
Pocketable and wearable — for when mobility is essential
The cordless CS60 can be tucked in a pocket and is designed to fit naturally in the hand for easy scanning. Pair the CS60 with the optional lanyard and silicone protector to safely and comfortably wear the scanner all shift long.
Full shift power and beyond
The fully charged battery delivers 18 hours of power — more than enough for your longest shifts. Batteries can be easily replaced without special tools. And a dedicated battery gauge takes the guesswork out of charge status, so users know at a glance when it’s time to change or charge a battery.
Keep spare batteries on hand with versatile charging options
Multiple charging options make it easy to keep your scanners and spare batteries charged for around-the-clock operation. Four-slot device and four-slot battery chargers are compatible with Zebra’s ShareCradle charging system for easy backroom management. And single-slot scanner and battery chargers are ideal on any desk.
Extended 330 ft./100 m range
The CS60 is a certified BT 5.0 device. With Class 1 Bluetooth, users can roam up to 330 ft./100 m from the host device for greater flexibility.
Eliminate Bluetooth Interference with Wi-Fi Friendly Mode
Ensure that your cordless CS60 scanners only operate on channels that are not shared with your Wi-Fi network.
Minimize shift interruptions with anti-loss tools
Press the cradle’s paging button to locate a misplaced cordless CS60 in seconds. With Zebra’s built-in Virtual Tether functionality, both the cradle and scanner will alert users when a device is taken out of range, misplaced or unintentionally left out of the cradle for an extended period of time — a helpful reminder to return the CS60 to its charger.2
EASY TO CONFIGURE AND MANAGE
Flexible feedback modes to fit your environment
Multiple feedback options make it easy for workers to instantly confirm a successful scan. The CS60 supports a good decode LED, haptic feedback, a beep tone with adjustable tone/volume and Zebra’s Direct Decode Indicator that projects illumination on the barcode. And both haptic and audible feedback are available on the trigger touch.
Simplify the scanning experience
With Multi-Code Data Formatting (MDF), the CS60 can scan multiple barcodes with a single trigger pull and transmit only the barcodes you need, in the order your application expects. And with Zebra’s Preferred Symbol, the CS60 can capture and output only the preferred barcode, so workers no longer have to waste time physically covering nearby barcodes before scanning.
Industry preferred management tools with DataCapture DNA
Only from Zebra, DataCapture DNA is a unique collection of value-add tools that make it easier to deploy, update, troubleshoot, manage and develop applications for your CS60 scanners. For example, 123Scan creates a single barcode to stage scanners or update firmware. ScanSpeed Analytics provides detailed performance metrics on every barcode captured — enabling you to identify and eliminate poor performing barcodes that slow down your operations. You can remotely manage your scanners through Scanner Management Service (SMS) or Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), eliminating the time and cost for onsite visits. And more.