iv DS8178 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
Sending Data to the Host Computer ............................................................................................ 1-13
Pairing .................................................................................................................................... 1-13
Lost Connection to Host ......................................................................................................... 1-13
Configuring the Scanner .............................................................................................................. 1-13
Radio Communications ................................................................................................................ 1-13
Accessories .................................................................................................................................. 1-14
Chapter 2: Data Capture
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Beeper and LED Indications .......................................................................................................... 2-1
Digital Scanner Indications ....................................................................................................... 2-1
Cradle LED Indications ............................................................................................................ 2-4
Scanning ........................................................................................................................................ 2-5
Hand-Held Scanning ................................................................................................................ 2-5
Hands-Free Scanning .............................................................................................................. 2-6
Aiming with Digital Scanner ..................................................................................................... 2-7
Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................................. 2-9
Chapter 3: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Known Harmful Ingredients ...................................................................................................... 3-1
Approved Cleaners for Standard DS8178 Digital Scanners
and CR8178 Cradles .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for Healthcare Configurations
of the DS8178 Digital Scanners and CR8178 Cradles ...................................................... 3-2
Cleaning the Digital Scanner .................................................................................................... 3-3
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 3-4
Dump Scanner Parameters ...................................................................................................... 3-7
Send Versions .......................................................................................................................... 3-8
Report Software Version .................................................................................................... 3-8
Serial Number .................................................................................................................... 3-8
Manufacturing Information ................................................................................................. 3-8
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................ 3-9
Cradle Signal Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 3-13
Chapter 4: Radio Communications
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Setting Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 4-1
Scanning Sequence Examples ................................................................................................ 4-2
Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................. 4-2
Radio Communications Parameter Defaults .................................................................................. 4-2
Wireless Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................... 4-4
Radio Communication Host Types ................................................................................................ 4-4
Bluetooth Classic vs. Low Energy Bluetooth ............................................................................ 4-4
Cradle ....................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Human Interface Device (HID) Keyboard Emulation ................................................................ 4-5
Simple Serial Interface (SSI) .................................................................................................... 4-6