The Zebra DS8178 is a high-performance cordless barcode scanner designed for retail and high-volume environments. It offers standard-range scanning capabilities, ergonomic design, and durable construction to enhance productivity and efficiency in various applications. Read more
he Zebra DS8178 is a high-performance cordless barcode scanner designed to enhance productivity in retail and other high-volume environments. It features a standard-range (SR) area imager capable of capturing 1D, 2D, and PDF417 barcodes with exceptional speed and accuracy. The scanner's ergonomic design ensures comfort during extended use, while its durable construction withstands the rigors of daily operations. Additionally, the DS8178 offers a scanning range of up to 24 inches (61 cm), accommodating a wide variety of barcode sizes and types.
Key Features:
High-Performance Scanning: Captures 1D, 2D, and PDF417 barcodes with exceptional speed and accuracy.
Standard Range (SR) Area Imager: Scans barcodes from near contact to 24 inches (61 cm) away.
Ergonomic Design: Lightweight and comfortable for extended use.
Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of daily operations.
Bright Aiming Spot: Facilitates quick and accurate targeting of barcodes.
Primary Uses:
Retail Checkout: Streamlines the checkout process by quickly scanning a variety of barcodes.
Inventory Management: Efficiently tracks and manages stock levels.
Shipping and Receiving: Ensures accurate processing of shipments and deliveries.
Asset Tracking: Monitors the location and status of assets within an organization.
Order Fulfillment: Speeds up the picking and packing process in warehouses.
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | Corded DS8108 and Cordless DS8178: 6.6 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 4.2 in. D 16.8 cm. H x 6.6 cm. W x 10.7 cm. D Standard Cradle: 2.8 in. H x 3.3 in. W x 8.3 in. D 7.1 cm. H x 8.4 cm. W x 21.1 cm. D Presentation Cradle: 2.9 in. H x 3.7 in. W x 4.8 in. D 7.4 cm. H x 9.4 cm. W x 12.2 cm. D |
| Weight | Corded DS8108: 5.4 oz./154 g Cordless DS8178: 8.3 oz./235.3 g Desk/Wall Cradle: 7.1 oz./202 g Presentation Cradle: 6.5 oz./182 g |
| Input Voltage Range | DS8108: 4.5 to 5.5VDC DS8178 Cradles: 5V: 4.7 to 5.5VDC; 12V: 10.8 to 13.2VDC |
| Current2 | Corded DS8108 Operating Current at Nominal Voltage (5.0V): 450 mA Cradle: 470 mA (typical) Standard USB; 743mA (typical) 12V |
| Color | Nova White, Twilight Black |
| Supported Host Interfaces | USB Certified, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485 |
| Keyboard Support | Supports over 90 international keyboards |
| FIPS Security Certification | Certified Compliant with FIPS 140-2 |
| User Indicators | Direct decode indicator, good decode LEDs, rear view LEDs, beeper (adjustable tone and volume), dedicated Power Charge Gauge |
Performance Characteristics
| Light Source | Aiming Pattern; circular 617nm amber LED |
| Illumination | (2) 645nm red LEDs |
| Imager Field of View | 48° H x 37° V nominal |
| Image Sensor | 1,280 x 960 pixels |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 16% minimum reflective difference |
| Skew/Pitch Roll Tolerance | +/- 60°; +/- 60°; 0-360° |
Imaging Characteristics
| Graphics Format | Images can be exported as Bitmap, JPEG or TIFF |
| Image Quality | 109 PPI on an A4 document |
| Minimum Element Resolution | Code 39 - 3.0 mil; Code 128 - 3.0 mil; Data Matrix - 6.0 mil; QR Code - 6.0 mil; PDF - 5.0 mil |
User Environment
| Operating Temperature | 32° to 122° F/0° to 50° C |
| Charging Temperature | 32° to 104° F/0° to 40° C |
| Storage Temperature | -40° to 158° F/-40° to 70° C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Drop Specification | Designed to withstand multiple drops at 6.0 ft/1.8 m to concrete |
| Tumble Specification | Designed to withstand 2,000 1.5 ft./0.5 m tumbles3 |
| Environmental Sealing | IP52 |
| Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) | DS8108/DS8178 and Cradles: ESD per EN61000-4-2, +/-15 KV Air, +/-8 KV Direct, +/-8 KV Indirect |
| Ambient Light Immunity | 0 to 9,000 Foot Candles/0 to 96,840 Lux |
Radio Specifications
| Bluetooth Radio | Standard Bluetooth Version 4.0 with BLE: Class 1 330 ft./100m and Class 2 33 ft./10m, Serial Port and HID Profiles |
| Adjustable Bluetooth Power | Class 1: Output power adjustable down from 4 dBm in 8 Steps Class 2: Output power adjustable down from 2 dBm in 8 Steps |
Power
| PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion Battery | Capacity: 2500 mAh Number of scans from full charge: 65,0004 Charge time from empty to full: 9 hours over USB Charge time from audible low charge warning to Ready-to-Scan at 20% of full charge (default): 3 hours over USB |
| PowerCap Capacitor | Capacity: 440 F Number of scans from full charge: 2,0004 Number of scans from Ready-To-Scan at 20% of full charge (default): 2004 Number of scans from Ready-To-Scan at 15% of full charge: 1004 Charge time from empty to full: 30 min over USB Charge time from audible low charge warning to Ready-to-Scan at 20% of full charge (default): 90 sec over USB Charge time from audible low charge warning to Ready-to-Scan at 15% of full charge: 35 sec over USB |
Regulatory
| Electrical Safety | EN 60950-1 2ed + A11 + A1 + A12 + A2:2013, IEC 60950-1 2ed + A1 + A2, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 |
| Environmental | RoHS EN 50581 |
| LED Safety | IEC 62471 |
| IT Emissions | EN 55022 (Class B); EN 55032 (Class B) |
| IT Immunity | EN 55024 |
| Harmonic Current Emissions | EN 61000-3-2 |
| Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker | EN 61000-3-3 |
| Radio Frequency Devices | 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B |
| Digital Apparatus | ICES-003 Issue 6, Class B |
Accessories
| Standard cradle, presentation cradle, wall mount bracket, spare battery, spare PowerCap; document capture stands |
Decode Capabilities5
| 1D | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma) |
| 2D | PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Postal Codes, SecurPharm, DotCode, Dotted DataMatrix |
| Digimarc | Digital watermark technology |
Decode Ranges (Typical)6
| Symbology/Resolution | Near/Far |
| Code 39: 3 mil | 2.2 in./5.6 cm to 5.0 in./12.7 cm |
| Code 39: 20 mil | 0 in./0 cm to 36.8 in./93.5 cm |
| Code 128: 3 mil | 2.6 in./6.6 cm to 4.5 in./11.4 cm |
| Code 128: 5 mil | 1.6 in./4.1 cm to 8.4 in./21.3 cm |
| Code 128: 15 mil | 0 in./0 cm to 27.1 in./68.8 cm |
| PDF 417: 5 mil | 2.3 in./5.8 cm to 6.4 in./16.3 cm |
| PDF 417: 6.7 mil | 1.8 in./4.6 cm to 8.5 in./21.6 cm |
| UPC: 13 mil (100%) | 0 in./0 cm to 24.0 in./61.0 cm |
| Data Matrix: 7.5 mil | 2.1 in./5.3 cm to 6.9 in./17.5 cm |
| Data Matrix: 10 mil | 1.1 in./2.8 cm to 9.9 in./25.1 cm |
| QR: 20 mil | .1 in./.3 cm to 17.6 in./44.7 cm |
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