5 - 6 DS2278 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
Simple Serial Interface (SSI)
Select this host type when connecting to a Zebra mobile device or PC/tablet/phone running a Zebra scanner SDK
app.
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SSI BT Classic (Non-discoverable) - Enables communication with Zebra mobile computers. It enables the
digital scanner(s) to establish a connection with the host over Bluetooth Classic radio. The digital scanner is
in non-discoverable mode (previously called Master Mode).
To establish a connection (initial setup only):
1. Scan the SSI BT Classic (Non-discoverable) bar code.
2. Scan a pairing bar code with the host device's MAC address.
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SSI BT Classic (Discoverable) - Enables communication with Scanner SDK for Android generated apps. It
enables the host to establish a connection with the digital scanner over Bluetooth Classic radio. The digital
scanner is in discoverable (previously called Slave Mode).
To establish a connection (initial setup only):
1. Scan the SSI BT Classic (Discoverable) bar code.
2. From the host, discover Bluetooth devices and select your digital scanner from your discovered device
list.
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SSI BT LE - Enables communication and firmware downloads with apps generated using Zebra Scanner
SDKs for iOS and Android. It enables the host to establish a connection with the digital scanner over a
Bluetooth Low Energy radio. The digital scanner is in discoverable (Slave Mode) and also supports Master
Mode.
• Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for iOS from the App Store.
• Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for Android from the Google Play Store.
NOTE See Chapter 13, 123Scan and Software Tools for information about the Scanner Control
App to download firmware.
NOTE Additional steps may be necessary depending on host's Bluetooth stack.
NOTE Go to: www.zebra.com/scannersdk for additional options to develop applications that
can be used for communication and firmware downloads.