Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

RS-232 Interface 9 - 3
RS-232 Parameter Defaults
Table 9-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)
provided in the RS-232 Host Parameters section beginning on page 9-4.
NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Parameter Defaults for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and
miscellaneous default parameters.
Table 9-1 RS-232 Host Default Table
Parameter Default
Page
Number
RS-232 Host Parameters
RS-232 Host Types Standard 9-6
Baud Rate 9600 9-8
Parity Type None 9-9
Stop Bits 1 Stop Bit 9-10
Data Bits 8-Bit 9-10
Check Receive Errors Enable 9-11
Hardware Handshaking None 9-11
Software Handshaking None 9-13
Host Serial Response Time-out 2 sec 9-15
RTS Line State Low RTS 9-16
Beep on <BEL> Disable 9-16
Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 9-17
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation 9-18
Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code 9-18
Note: The DS8178 supports one stop bit only.

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