Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

SSI Interface 8 - 21
Event Reporting
The host can request the digital scanner to provide certain information (events) relative to the digital scanner
behavior. Enable or disable the events listed in Table 8-4 and on the following pages by scanning the appropriate
bar codes.
Decode Event
Parameter # 256 (SSI # F0h 00h)
When enabled, the digital scanner generates a message to the host upon a successful bar code decode. When
disabled, no notification is sent.
Table 8-4 Event Codes
Event Class Event Code Reported
Decode Event Non parameter decode 0x01
Boot Up Event System power-up 0x03
Parameter Event Parameter entry error
Parameter stored
Defaults set (and parameter event is
enabled by default)
Number expected
0x07
0x08
0x0A
0x0F
Enable Decode Event
(1)
*Disable Decode Event
(0)

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