Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

User Preferences 5 - 21
Hands-Free Mode
Parameter # 630 (SSI # F1h 76h)
In hands-free mode, when you place the DS8178 in the presentation cradle, it automatically triggers when
presented with a bar code. Lifting the digital scanner causes it to behave according to the setting of the Hand-Held
Trigger Mode on page 5-20.
If you select Disable Hands-Free Mode, the digital scanner behaves according to the setting of the Hand-Held
Trigger Mode on page 5-20 regardless of whether the DS8178 is in the presentation cradle.
*Enable Hands-Free Mode
(1)
Disable Hands-Free Mode
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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