Zebra DS8178 Product Reference Guide

Radio Communications 4 - 15
Bluetooth Radio State
Parameter # 1354 (SSI # F8h 05h 4Ah)
HID Host Parameters
The digital scanner supports virtual keyboard emulation for the Apple iOS, and keyboard emulation over the
Bluetooth HID profile. In this mode the digital scanner can interact with Bluetooth enabled hosts supporting the HID
profile as a Bluetooth keyboard. Scanned data is transmitted to the host as keystrokes.
Bluetooth HID - Wait for Connection
Parameter # 1714
When disabled, the scanner issues a connection after scanning a pairing bar code. This is the recommended
setting for Android devices.
When enabled, the scanner waits for a connection request from a remote device, after scanning a pairing bar code
and initiating pairing. This is the recommended setting for Windows devices
NOTE The only option to turn the radio on after it is turned off on the cradle, is through the host.
Bluetooth Radio Off
*Bluetooth Radio On
NOTE This setting applies to first time connection only, when scanner connects to remote device by scanning a
paring bar code.

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