Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

Radio Communications 4 - 5
Human Interface Device (HID) Keyboard Emulation
Select this host type when connecting to a PC/tablet/phone emulating a Bluetooth keyboard.
• HID Bluetooth Classic - Enables the host and scanner to communicate using the HID Keyboard Profile over
Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner(s) is discoverable (Slave Mode) and also supports Master Mode.
To establish a connection (initial setup only):
1. Scan the HID Bluetooth Classic bar code.
2. Connect to Master Mode or Slave Mode.
• Master Mode - Scan a pairing bar code with the host device's MAC address.
• Slave Mode - From the host, discover Bluetooth devices and select your scanner from the discovered
device list.
• HID Bluetooth Low Energy (Discoverable) - Enables the host to establish a HID Keyboard Profile
connection with the scanner over Bluetooth Low Energy radio. The scanner(s) is discoverable (Slave Mode).
To establish a connection (initial setup only):
1. Scan the HID Bluetooth Low Energy (Discoverable) bar code.
2. From the host discover Bluetooth devices and select your scanner from the discovered device list.
HID Bluetooth Classic
HID Bluetooth Low Energy (Discoverable)

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