Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

CHAPTER 17 123SCAN AND
SOFTWARE TOOLS
Introduction
This chapter briefly describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing scanner operation.
123Scan
123Scan is a software tool that simplifies scanner setup and more.
Intuitive enough for first time users, the 123Scan wizard guides users through a streamlined setup process.
Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be printed as a single programming bar code for scanning,
emailed to a smart phone for scanning from its screen, or downloaded to the scanner using a USB cable.
Through 123Scan a user can:
• Configure a scanner using a wizard
• Program the following scanner settings:
• Beeper tone / volume settings
• Enable / disable symbologies
• Communication settings
• Preferred Symbol
• Modify data before transmission to a host using:
• Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) - Scan one bar code per trigger pull
• Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) - Scan many bar codes in one trigger pull
• Load parameter settings to a scanner via:
• Bar code scanning:
• Scan a paper bar code
• Scan a bar code from a PC screen
• Scan a bar code from a smart phone screen
• Download over a USB cable:
• Load settings to one scanner
• Stage up to 10 scanners simultaneously

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