Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications 3 - 5
Digital scanner decodes bar
code, but does not transmit
the data to the host.
Digital scanner is not programmed
for the correct host type.
Scan the appropriate host type programming
bar code. See the chapter corresponding to
the host type.
Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable.
Cradle is not programmed for the
correct host type.
Check digital scanner host parameters or edit
options.
Digital scanner is not paired to host
connected interface.
Pair digital scanner to the cradle by scanning
the
PAIR bar code on the cradle.
Cradle has lost connection to the
host.
In this exact order: disconnect power supply;
disconnect host cable; wait three seconds;
reconnect host cable; reconnect power supply;
reestablish pairing.
If the digital scanner emits four
long low beeps, a transmission
error occurred.
This occurs if a unit is not properly
configured or connected to the
wrong host type.
Set the scanner's communication parameters
to match the host's setting.
If the digital scanner emits 5 low
beeps, a conversion or format error
occurred.
Configure the digital scanner's conversion
parameters properly.
If the digital scanner emits
low/high/low beeps, it detected an
invalid ADF rule.
Program the correct ADF rules. Refer to the
Advanced Data Formatting Programmer
Guide.
Host displays scanned data
incorrectly.
Digital scanner is not programmed
to work with the host.
Scan the appropriate host type programming
bar code.
For RS-232, set the digital scanner's
communication parameters to match the host's
settings.
For a Keyboard Wedge configuration, program
the system for the correct keyboard type, and
turn off the CAPS LOCK key.
Program the proper editing options (e.g.,
UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion).
Digital scanner emits short
low/short medium/short high
beep sequence (power-up
beep sequence) more than
once.
The USB bus may put the digital
scanner in a state where power to
the scanner is cycled on and off
more than once.
Normal during host reset.
Digital scanner emits 4 short
high beeps during decode
attempt.
Digital scanner has not completed
USB initialization.
Wait several seconds and scan again.
Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

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