Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

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IDC Maximum Text Length
Parameter Name: DocCap_MAX_TEXT
Parameter # 657 (SSI # F1h 91h)
Specify the maximum number of characters encoded in a bar code for the IDC firmware to use it as an anchored or
linked bar code. Set this to zero (the default) to disable all checking and use all bar codes.
Scan the bar code below, followed by two bar codes from Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes in the range of 00 to 55
decimal. The default is 00.
IDC Captured Image Brighten
Parameter Name: Sig_BRIGHTEN
Parameter # 654 (SSI # F1h 8Eh)
Enable Captured Image Brighten to make image brightness uniform and enhance contrast such that a large
percent of the background pixels is made completely white (a smaller percentage of pixels is made completely
black if the program determines there is no danger of enhancing the contrast of a very bland area).
IDC Maximum Text Length
NOTE This parameter is also used for Signature Capture.
Disable Captured Image Brighten
(0)
*Enable Captured Image Brighten
(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