Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

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c. Use a coin to turn the battery compartment knob counterclockwise until it reaches the hard stop.
Figure 1-10 Replacing the Battery Compartment Cover
Removing the Battery
Figure 1-11 Removing the Battery from the Scanner
To remove the battery from the scanner:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
a. Use a coin to turn the battery compartment knob counterclockwise until it reaches the hard stop
b. Lift the battery compartment cover off.
c. Lift the battery out of the battery compartment.
2. To replace the battery, see Inserting the Battery on page 1-9.
IMPORTANT When replacing the battery, wait at least 5 seconds after removing the old battery before
inserting the new battery.

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