Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

CHAPTER 2 DATA CAPTURE
Introduction
This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions
and tips about scanning, and decode ranges.
Beeper and LED Indications
The digital scanner issues different beep sequences/patterns and an LED display to indicate status. Table 2-1
defines beep sequences/patterns and LED displays which occur during both normal scanning and while
programming the digital scanner.
In addition to the System/Decode LEDs, the DS8178 cordless digital scanner has a battery LED gauge (see
DS8178 Features on page 1-2).
The battery LED gauge is always active when inserted in the cradle. After the scanner is removed from the cradle,
it is active for four seconds.
After the trigger is held for three seconds the battery LED gauge remain active for four seconds after trigger
release.
Digital Scanner Indications
Table 2-1 Digital Scanner Beeper and LED Indications
Beeper Sequence LED Indication
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beeps Green Power up.
Scanning
None Green solid Presentation Mode on.
None No LED; green LED is
turned off
Presentation Mode off.

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