Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

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USB Convert Unknown to Code 39
This option applies only to the IBM Hand-held, IBM Tabletop, and OPOS devices. Scan a bar code below to enable
or disable converting unknown bar code type data to Code 39.
Emulate Keypad
When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A would
be sent as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break.”
Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero
Enable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO characters which have a leading
zero. For example ASCII A transmits as “ALT MAKE” 0 0 6 5 “ALT BREAK”.
*Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39
Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39
Disable Keypad Emulation
*Enable Keypad Emulation
Disable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero
*Enable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero

Zebra DS8178 Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Housing material	-
International Protection (IP) code	IP42
Type	Handheld bar code reader
Wavelength	617 nm
Sensor type	Photo diode
Scanner type	1D/2D
Tilt reading angle	0 - 360 °
Pitch reading angle	0 - 60 °
Optical sensor resolution	1280 pixels
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
PC connection	RS-232/USB
Wireless range	100 m
Bluetooth version	4.0
Standard interfaces	USB, RS-232, Bluetooth
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Battery life	83 h
Battery capacity	2500 mAh
Power source type	Battery

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	107 mm
Width	66 mm
Height	168 mm
Weight	235.3 g