Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

10 - 2 DS8178 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host
Connect the digital scanner directly to the host interface.
Figure 10-1 IBM Direct Connection
1. Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port 9).
2. Connect the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the cable interface port on the cradle. See
Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.
3. Connect an external power supply.
4. Ensure all connections are secure.
5. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.
6. Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from Port Address on page 10-4.
7. To modify other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 10-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain
the same.
NOTE Disconnect the host cables before the power supply, or the digital scanner may not recognize the new
host.
NOTE The only required configuration is the port address. Most other digital scanner parameters are typically
controlled by the IBM system.

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