Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

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Host RTS Line State
Parameter # 154 (SSI # 9Ah)
This parameter sets the expected idle state of the Serial Host RTS line.
The SSI Interface is used with host applications which also implement the SSI protocol. However, you can use the
digital scanner in a "scan-and-transmit" mode to communicate with any standard serial communication software on
a host PC (see Decode Data Packet Format on page 8-16). If transmission errors occur in this mode, the host PC
may be asserting hardware handshaking lines which interfere with the SSI protocol. Scan the Host: RTS High bar
code to address this problem.
Decode Data Packet Format
Parameter # 238 (SSI # EEh)
This parameter selects whether to transmit decoded data in raw format (unpacketed), or with the packet format
defined by the serial protocol.
Selecting the raw format disables ACK/NAK handshaking for decode data.
*Host: RTS Low
(0)
Host: RTS High
(1)
*Send Raw Decode Data
(0)
Send Packeted Decode Data
(1)

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