Zebra DS6878 Product Reference Manual

DS6878

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

DS6878

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

72E-131700-09

Revision A

September 2015

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 4/2010 Initial release.

-02 Rev A 3/2011 Add: CR0078-P cradle, FIPS configurations, Imaging Preferences chapter,
hands-free scanning instructions, Page Button, Chapter 7: SNAPI Parameters,
Simple COM Port Emulation, Quick Keypad Emulation, Polling Interval, French
Belgian to USB and KBW chapters, GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level, Move
Cursor parameters, PDF417, AZTEC, Micro QR, Micro PDF, Maxicode, Data Matrix,
USPS 4CB and UPU FICS Postal, Appendix G: Signature Capture.

Correct: 5 Secs parameter in Chapter 5: Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto
Aim, Send Alt 2 and add Send Alt @ parameters in ADF chapter.

Remove: Baud Rates: 600, 1200, 2400, and 4800, Stop Bit Select section.

-03 Rev A 1/2012 Add: French International, Timeout Between Decodes: Different Symbols,
Presentation Mode Field of View, Australia Post Format, USB Convert Unknown to
Code 39, Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero, USB Static CDC.

Update: LED indicator definitions; battery specification; Beeper Tone description;
Beep on Insertion parameter number; Batch Mode p ar ameter number. Add note to
indicate that the default is Enable for HC Configurations and Disable for Non-HC
Configurations for the following parameters: GS1 Dat abar Limited, Com posite A/B,
Composite C, Datamatrix and Beep on Decoding.

Correct: Disable Page Button bar code, Set Pin Code parameter.
Remove: Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy parameter.

Change Date Description

-04 Rev A 12/2013 - Update URLs.

- Remove cradle Wall Mount Bracket Template.

- Replaced parameter SSI values with attribute numbers.

- Add Apple iOS HID Feature and Android HID Feature.

- Add Secure Simple Pairing IO Capability.

- Add Connecting an iOS or Android Product With the Digital Scanner.

- Add Decode Pager Motor and

Decode Pager Motor Duration

- Add Night Mode Trigger and Toggle.

- Change Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode to Time Delay to Hand-held Low
Power Mode.

- Update Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol description.

- Add Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval.

- Add Dump Scanner Parameters.

- Add Report Version.

- For USB Device Type:

- Change HID Keyboard Emulation to USB Keyboard (HID).

- Change USB OPOS Hand-held to IBM OPOS (IBM Hand-held USB with

Full Scan Disable) and added related note.

- Change CDC COM Port Emulation to USB CDC Host.

- Add SSI over USB CDC and related note.

- Update 123Scan2 chapter.

- Add Require and Suppress to OCR chapter.

- Add OCR-B Variant Travel Document 2 or 3 line ID Cards auto-detect.

- Add Multiple Templates section to OCR chapter.

- Add Inverse OCR parameter.

- Add Separate Transmissions option to UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID
Format.

- Add Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Transmission.

- Change GS1 DataBar Limited default to Enable.

- Change Security Level default to 1.

- Replace ADF chapter conte n t with a re fe re nc e to the Advanced Data
Formatting Programmer Guide.

- Update Driver’s License Parsing text (jurisdictional updates no longer apply).

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-05 Rev A 8/2014 - Add Wi-Fi Friendly Mode and Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion parameters.

- Add non-parameter attributes appendix.

- Update QR Code sample bar code.

-06 Rev A 12/2014 Zebra rebranding.

-07 Rev A 3/2015 Add Protocol appendix.

-08 Rev A 7/2015 Updated Zebra logo & copyright; fixed TOC link issue; updated 123Scan

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URLs;

removed Glossary.

-09 Rev A 9/2015 - Removed SSI over USB CDC device type option and related note.

- Update Beep Directive and Bar Code Configuration Directive parameters.

- Removed Multiple Templates section from OCR chapter.

- Added Code 128, Code 39, and I 2 of 5 Security Levels.

- Added UPC Reduced Quiet Zone, Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone, Code 39
Reduced Quiet Zone, I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone, 1D Quiet Zone Level.

- Added Ignore Code 128 <FNC4>.

- Added default for User-Programmable Supplementals.

- Changed I 2 of 5 and I 2 of 5 Lengths defaults.

- Added GS1 Data Matrix and GS1 QR code type parameters.

- Added Han Xin parameters and sample bar code.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About This Guide

Introduction..................................................................................................................................... xvii

Configurations................................................................................................................................. xvii

Chapter Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... xviii

Notational Conventions................................................................................................................... xix

Related Documents ........................................................................................................................ xx

Service Information......................................................................................................................... xx

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Unpacking the Digital Scanner and Cradle .................................................................................... 1-2

Parts ............................................................................................................................................... 1-3

Scanner .................................................................................................................................... 1-3

CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle ........................................................................................ 1-4

CR0078-P Series Cradle ............................................................................................................... 1-6

Digital Scanner Cradle ................................................................................................................... 1-7

Connecting the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle .............................................................. 1-8

Supplying Power to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle ............................................................. 1-9

Connecting the CR0078-P Series Cradle ................................................................................ 1-9

Supplying Power to the CR0078-P Cradle ............................................................................... 1-10

Lost Connection to Host ........................................................................................................... 1-10

Mounting the Cradle ................................................................................................................. 1-10

Replacing the Digital Scanner Battery ........................................................................................... 1-11

Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle .................................................................................... 1-12

Inserting Digital Scanner in the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle ................................................. 1-12

Inserting/Removing Digital Scanner in the CR0078-P Cradle ................................................. 1-13

Charging the Digital Scanner Battery ............................................................................................. 1-15

Charging LED .......................................................................................................................... 1-15

Shutting Off the Digital Scanner Battery ........................................................................................ 1-15

Reconditioning the Digital Scanner Battery ................................................................................... 1-16

Battery Reconditioning LED Definitions ................................................................................... 1-16

Radio Communications .................................................................................................................. 1-17

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Configuring the Digital Scanner ..................................................................................................... 1-17

Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 1-17

Lanyard .................................................................................................................................... 1-17

Chapter 2: Scanning

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Beeper Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 2-1

LED Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 2-3

Scanning ....................................................................................................................................... 2-5

Hand-held Scanning ................................................................................................................ 2-5

Hands-free Scanning ............................................................................................................... 2-6

Aiming ............................................................................................................................................ 2-6

Decode Ranges ............................................................................................................................. 2-8

Chapter 3: Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 3-1

Digital Scanner ......................................................................................................................... 3-1

Digital Scanner Cradle ............................................................................................................. 3-2

Daily Cleaning and Disinfecting ............................................................................................... 3-2

Monthly 'Deep Cleaning' Maintenance ..................................................................................... 3-3

Battery Information ........................................................................................................................ 3-4

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 3-4

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................ 3-9

Cradle Signal Descriptions ............................................................................................................ 3-12

Chapter 4: Radio Communications

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ................................................................................................ 4-1

Errors While Scanning ............................................................................................................. 4-1

Radio Communications Parameter Defaults .................................................................................. 4-2

Wireless Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................... 4-3

Radio Communications Host Types .............................................................................................. 4-4

Bluetooth Technology Profile Support ........................................................................................... 4-6

Master/Slave Set Up ................................................................................................................ 4-6

Bluetooth Friendly Name ......................................................................................................... 4-7

Discoverable Mode .................................................................................................................. 4-7

Wi-Fi Friendly Mode ....................................................................................................................... 4-8

Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 4-8

Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion ............................................................................................ 4-8

HID Host Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 4-10

Apple iOS HID Feature ............................................................................................................ 4-10

Android HID Feature ................................................................................................................ 4-10

HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ....................................................................... 4-11

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................... 4-13

HID CAPS Lock Override ......................................................................................................... 4-13

HID Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................................. 4-14

Emulate Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 4-14

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HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution ............................................................................................... 4-15

HID Function Key Mapping ...................................................................................................... 4-15

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................... 4-16

Convert Case ........................................................................................................................... 4-16

Auto-reconnect Feature ................................................................................................................. 4-17

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback ........................................................................................ 4-18

Reconnect Attempt Interval ...................................................................................................... 4-19

Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode ...................................... 4-20

Out of Range Indicator ................................................................................................................... 4-20

Digital Scanner(s) To Cradle Support ............................................................................................ 4-21

Modes of Operation ................................................................................................................. 4-21

Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) ................................................................................ 4-22

Pairing ...................................................................................................................................... 4-22

Pairing Bar Code Format ......................................................................................................... 4-25

Connection Maintenance Interval ............................................................................................ 4-26

Page Button ................................................................................................................................... 4-28

Bluetooth Security .......................................................................................................................... 4-29

Authentication .......................................................................................................................... 4-29

PIN Code ................................................................................................................................. 4-30

Encryption ................................................................................................................................ 4-31

Secure Simple Pairing IO Capability (SPP Server and SPP Master Host Mode Only) ............ 4-32

Connecting an iOS or Android Product With the Digital Scanner .................................................. 4-33

Chapter 5: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 5-2

Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................... 5-2

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Option Parameter Defaults ........................................................ 5-2

User Preferences ........................................................................................................................... 5-5

Default Parameters .................................................................................................................. 5-5

Parameter Bar Code Scanning ................................................................................................ 5-6

Beep After Good Decode ......................................................................................................... 5-6

Suppress Power Up Beeps ...................................................................................................... 5-7

Beeper Tone ............................................................................................................................ 5-8

Beeper Volume ........................................................................................................................ 5-9

Beeper Duration ....................................................................................................................... 5-10

Beep on Insertion ..................................................................................................................... 5-10

Decode Pager Motor ................................................................................................................ 5-11

Decode Pager Motor Duration ................................................................................................. 5-11

Night Mode ............................................................................................................................... 5-13

Batch Mode .............................................................................................................................. 5-15

Hand-held Trigger Mode ................................................................................. ........... .............. 5-17

Hands-free Mode ..................................................................................................................... 5-18

Presentation Performance Mode ............................................................................................. 5-19

Low Power Mode ..................................................................................................................... 5-20

Time Delay to Hand-held Low Power Mode ............................................................................ 5-20

Digital Scanner Activity Modes ................................................................................................ 5-22

Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode ..................................................................................... 5-23

Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode ................................................................................. 5-25

Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode (continued) .............................................................. 5-26

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Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto Aim ........................................................................... 5-27

Picklist Mode ............................................................................................................................ 5-28

Mobile Phone/Display Mode .................................................................................................... 5-29

FIPS Mode ............................................................................................................................... 5-30

PDF Prioritization ..................................................................................................................... 5-31

PDF Prioritization Timeout ....................................................................................................... 5-31

Continuous Bar Code Read ..................................................................................................... 5-32

Unique Bar Code Reporting ..................................................................................................... 5-32

Decode Session Timeout ......................................................................................................... 5-33

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................. 5-33

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ....................................................................... 5-33

Fuzzy 1D Processing ............................................................................................................... 5-34

Hand-held Decode Aiming Pattern .......................................................................................... 5-34

Hands-free Decode Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................... 5-35

Presentation Mode Field of View ............................................................................................. 5-36

Decoding Illumination ............................................................................................................... 5-37

Multicode Mode ........................................................................................................................ 5-37

Multicode Expression ............................................................................................................... 5-38

Multicode Mode Concatenation ............................................................................................... 5-43

Multicode Concatenation Symbology ....................................................................................... 5-44

Multicode Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 5-45

Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters .............................................................................................. 5-47

Transmit Code ID Character .................................................................................................... 5-47

Prefix/Suffix Values .................................................................................................................. 5-48

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................. 5-49

FN1 Substitution Values .......................................................................................................... 5-50

Transmit “No Read” Message .................................................................................................. 5-51

Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval .................................................................................................. 5-52

Dump Scanner Parameters ..................................................................................................... 5-53

Report Version ......................................................................................................................... 5-53

Chapter 6: Imaging Preferences

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 6-2

Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................... 6-2

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults ...................................................................................... 6-2

Imaging Preferences ...................................................................................................................... 6-4

Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 6-4

Image Capture Illumination ...................................................................................................... 6-5

Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode .............................................................................. 6-6

Snapshot Mode Timeout .......................................................................................................... 6-7

Snapshot Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................................... 6-7

Image Cropping ....................................................................................................................... 6-7

Crop to Pixel Addresses .......................................................................................................... 6-8

Image Size (Number of Pixels) ................................................................................................ 6-9

Image Brightness (Target White) ............................................................................................. 6-10

JPEG Image Options ............................................................................................................... 6-10

JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................................. 6-11

JPEG Quality and Size Value .................................................................................................. 6-11

Image Enhancement ................................................................................................................ 6-12

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Image File Format Selector ...................................................................................................... 6-13

Image Rotation ......................................................................................................................... 6-14

Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................................................................ 6-15

Signature Capture ............................................................................................................. ....... 6-16

Signature Capture File Format Selector .................................................................................. 6-17

Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................................. 6-18

Signature Capture Width .......................................................................................................... 6-19

Signature Capture Height ........................................................................................................ 6-19

Signature Capture JPEG Quality ............................................................................................. 6-19

Chapter 7: USB Interface

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 7-1

Connecting a USB Interface .......................................................................................................... 7-2

USB Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................ 7-4

USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................................... 7-5

USB Device Type ..................................................................................................................... 7-5

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking .................................................................... 7-7

USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes ...................................................................... 7-8

USB Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................................. 7-10

USB CAPS Lock Override ....................................................................................................... 7-10

USB Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................................ 7-11

USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 ......................................................................................... 7-11

Emulate Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 7-12

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ......................................................................................... 7-12

Quick Keypad Emulation .......................................................................................................... 7-13

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ............................................................................................. 7-13

USB Static CDC ....................................................................................................................... 7-14

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................................. 7-14

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................... 7-15

Convert Case ........................................................................................................................... 7-15

Beep Directive .......................................................................................................................... 7-16

Bar Code Configuration Directive ............................................................................................ 7-16

USB Polling Interval ................................................................................................................. 7-17

ASCII Character Set for USB ......................................................................................................... 7-19

Chapter 8: RS-232 Interface

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8-1

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................................... 8-2

RS-232 Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................................... 8-3

RS-232 Host Parameters ............................................................................................................... 8-4

RS-232 Host Types .................................................................................................................. 8-6

Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................ 8-8

Parity ........................................................................................................................................ 8-9

Data Bits (ASCII Format) ......................................................................................................... 8-9

Check Receive Errors .............................................................................................................. 8-10

Hardware Handshaking ........................................................................................................... 8-10

Software Handshaking ............................................................................................................. 8-12

Host Serial Response Time-out ............................................................................................... 8-14

RTS Line State ......................................................................................................................... 8-15

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Beep on <BEL> ........................................................................................................................ 8-15

Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................................. 8-16

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ....................................................................................................... 8-17

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................... 8-17

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 .................................................................................................... 8-18

Chapter 9: Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 9-1

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ...................................................................................... 9-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ................................................................................... ........ 9-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ............................................................................................... 9-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ............................................... ................................................... 9-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) ................................................................. 9-5

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................... 9-7

Keystroke Delay ....................................................................................................................... 9-7

Intra-Keystroke Delay .............................................................................................................. 9-8

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation ...................................................................................... 9-8

Caps Lock On .......................................................................................................................... 9-9

Caps Lock Override ................................................................................................................. 9-9

Convert Wedge Data ............................................................................................................... 9-10

Function Key Mapping ............................................................................................................. 9-10

FN1 Substitution ...................................................................................................................... 9-11

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................................. 9-11

Keyboard Map ............................................................................................................................... 9-12

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge .................................................................................... 9-13

Chapter 10: IBM Interface

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 10-1

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ......................................................................................... 10-2

IBM 468X/469X Parameter Defaults .............................................................................................. 10-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters .................................................................................................. 10-4

Port Address ............................................................................................................................ 10-4

Convert Unknown to Code 39 .................................................................................................. 10-5

Beep Directive .......................................................................................................................... 10-6

Bar Code Configuration Directive ............................................................................................ 10-6

Chapter 11: Wand Emulation Interface

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 11-1

Connecting Using Wand Emulation ............................................................................................... 11-2

Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................ 11-3

Wand Emulation Host Parameters ................................................................................................ 11-4

Wand Emulation Host Types ................................................................................................... 11-4

Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) ................................................................................................... 11-4

Polarity ..................................................................................................................................... 11-5

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................... 11-5

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 ........................................................................................... 11-6

Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII ................................................................................................ 11-6

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Chapter 12: Scanner Emulation Interface

Connecting Using Scanner Emulation ........................................................................................... 12-2

Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults ......................................................................................... 12-3

Scanner Emulation Host ................................................................................................................ 12-3

Scanner Emulation Host Parameters ............................................................................................. 12-4

Beep Style ................................................................................................................................ 12-4

Parameter Pass-Through ......................................................................................................... 12-5

Convert Newer Code Types ..................................................................................................... 12-6

Module Width ........................................................................................................................... 12-6

Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 ........................................................................................... 12-7

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ............................................................................................... 12-7

Transmission Timeout .............................................................................................................. 12-8

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................... 12-9

Leading Margin ........................................................................................................................ 12-9

Check For Decode LED ........................................................................................................... 12-10

Chapter 13: 123Scan2

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 13-1

Communication with 123Scan2 ..................................................................................................... 13-1

123Scan2 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 13-2

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ......................................................................... 13-2

Chapter 14: OCR Programming

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 14-1

OCR Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................................... 14-2

OCR Programming Parameters ..................................................................................................... 14-3

Enable/Disable OCR-A ............................................................................................................ 14-3

OCR-A Variant ......................................................................................................................... 14-3

Enable/Disable OCR-B ............................................................................................................ 14-5

OCR-B Variant ......................................................................................................................... 14-6

Enable/Disable MICR E13B ..................................................................................................... 14-9

Enable/Disable US Currency Serial Number ........................................................................... 14-10

OCR Orientation ...................................................................................................................... 14-10

OCR Lines ............................................................................................................................... 14-12

OCR Minimum Characters ....................................................................................................... 14-12

OCR Maximum Characters ...................................................................................................... 14-13

OCR Security Level ................................................................................................................. 14-13

OCR Subset ............................................................................................................................. 14-14

OCR Quiet Zone ...................................................................................................................... 14-14

OCR Bright Illumination ........................................................................................................... 14-15

OCR Template ......................................................................................................................... 14-16

OCR Check Digit Modulus ....................................................................................................... 14-25

OCR Check Digit Multiplier ...................................................................................................... 14-26

OCR Check Digit Validation ..................................................................................................... 14-27

Inverse OCR ............................................................................................................................ 14-32

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Chapter 15: Symbologies

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 15-1

Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 15-1

Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................... 15-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults ..................................................................................................... 15-2

UPC/EAN ....................................................................................................................................... 15-8

Enable/Disable UPC-A ............................................................................................................. 15-8

Enable/Disable UPC-E ............................................................................................................. 15-8

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ........................................................................................................... 15-9

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 .................................................................................................. 15-9

Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 .............................................................................................. 15-10

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ................................................................................................ 15-10

Bookland ISBN Format ............................................................................................................ 15-11

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ................................................................................... 15-12

User-Programmable Supplementals ........................................................................................ 15-15

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ............................................................................. 15-15

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format .......................................................................... 15-16

UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ....................................................................................................... 15-17

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................... 15-17

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................... 15-18

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ................................................................................................. 15-18

UPC-A Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 15-19

UPC-E Preamble ..................................................................................................................... 15-20

UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................... 15-21

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A ........................................................................................................ 15-22

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ...................................................................................................... 15-22

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ............................................................................................................... 15-23

UCC Coupon Extended Code .................................................................................................. 15-23

Coupon Report ......................................................................................................................... 15-24

ISSN EAN ................................................................................................................................ 15-24

Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... 15-25

Enable/Disable Code 128 ........................................................................................................ 15-25

Set Lengths for Code 128 ........................................................................................................ 15-25

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ................................................................. 15-27

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ......................................................................................................... 15-27

ISBT Concatenation ................................................................................................................. 15-28

Check ISBT Table .................................................................................................................... 15-29

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ............................................................................................ 15-29

Code 128 Security Level .......................................................................................................... 15-30

Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone ............................................................................................... 15-31

Ignore Code 128 <FNC4> ........................................................................................................ 15-31

Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... 15-32

Enable/Disable Code 39 .......................................................................................................... 15-32

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 ............................................................................................. 15-32

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ................................................................................................... 15-33

Code 32 Prefix ......................................................................................................................... 15-33

Set Lengths for Code 39 .......................................................................................................... 15-34

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................. 15-35

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ................................................................................................. 15-35

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ............................................................................................... 15-36

Code 39 Security Level ............................................................................................................ 15-37

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Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................. 15-38

Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store ............................................................................................ 15-39

Code 93 ......................................................................................................................................... 15-41

Enable/Disable Code 93 .......................................................................................................... 15-41

Set Lengths for Code 93 .......................................................................................................... 15-42

Code 11 ......................................................................................................................................... 15-43

Code 11 ................................................................................................................................... 15-43

Set Lengths for Code 11 .......................................................................................................... 15-44

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................. 15-45

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ............................................................................................... 15-46

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .................................................................................................................. 15-47

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................................ 15-47

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................................ 15-47

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ................................................................................................ 15-49

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit .................................................................................................... 15-49

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ....................................................................................................... 15-50

I 2 of 5 Security Level .............................................................................................................. 15-51

I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone .................................................................................................... 15-52

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ..................................................................................................................... 15-53

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................. 15-53

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 15-53

Codabar (NW - 7) ........................................................................................................................... 15-55

Enable/Disable Codabar .......................................................................................................... 15-55

Set Lengths for Codabar .......................................................................................................... 15-56

CLSI Editing ............................................................................................................................. 15-57

NOTIS Editing .......................................................................................................................... 15-57

Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Transmission ...................................... 15-58

MSI ................................................................................................................................................. 15-59

Enable/Disable MSI ................................................................................................................. 15-59

Set Lengths for MSI ................................................................................................................. 15-59

MSI Check Digits ..................................................................................................................... 15-61

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) .................................................................................................... 15-61

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ....................................................................................................... 15-62

Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................ 15-62

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................. 15-62

Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................... 15-63

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................... 15-63

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................... 15-64

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit .......................................................................................................... 15-65

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ........................................................................................... 15-65

Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................. 15-66

Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 .................................................................................................. 15-66

Inverse 1D ...................................................................................................................................... 15-67

Postal Codes .................................................................................................................................. 15-68

US Postnet ............................................................................................................................... 15-68

US Planet ................................................................................................................................. 15-68

Transmit US Postal Check Digit ............................................................................................... 15-69

UK Postal ................................................................................................................................. 15-69

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ............................................................................................... 15-70

Japan Postal ............................................................................................................................ 15-70

Australia Post ........................................................................................................................... 15-71

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Australia Post Format .............................................................................................................. 15-72

Netherlands KIX Code ............................................................................................................ 15-73

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ...................................................................................... 15-73

UPU FICS Postal ..................................................................................................................... 15-74

GS1 DataBar ................................................................................................................................. 15-75

GS1 DataBar-14 ...................................................................................................................... 15-75

GS1 DataBar Limited ............................................................................................................... 15-75

GS1 DataBar Expanded .......................................................................................................... 15-76

GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level ....................................................................................... 15-77

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ......................................................................................... 15-78

Composite ...................................................................................................................................... 15-79

Composite CC-C ...................................................................................................................... 15-79

Composite CC-A/B ................................................................................................................... 15-79

Composite TLC-39 ................................................................................................................... 15-80

UPC Composite Mode ............................................................................................................. 15-80

Composite Beep Mode ............................................................................................................ 15-81

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes .................................................... 15-81

2D Symbologies ............................................................................................................................. 15-82

Enable/Disable PDF417 ........................................................................................................... 15-82

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .................................................................................................. 15-82

Code 128 Emulation ................................................................................................................ 15-83

Data Matrix ............................................................................................................................... 15-84

Data Matrix Inverse .................................................................................................................. 15-84

GS1 Data Matrix ...................................................................................................................... 15-85

Maxicode .................................................................................................................................. 15-85

QR Code .................................................................................................................................. 15-86

QR Inverse ............................................................................................................................... 15-86

GS1 QR ................................................................................................................................... 15-87

MicroQR ................................................................................................................................... 15-87

Aztec ........................................................................................................................................ 15-88

Aztec Inverse ........................................................................................................................... 15-88

Han Xin .................................................................................................................................... 15-89

Han Xin Inverse ....................................................................................................................... 15-89

Symbology-Specific Security Features .......................................................................................... 15-90

Redundancy Level ................................................................................................................... 15-90

Security Level .......................................................................................................................... 15-92

1D Quiet Zone Level ................................................................................................................ 15-93

Intercharacter Gap Size ........................................................................................................... 15-94

Report Version ............................................................................................................................... 15-94

Macro PDF Features ..................................................................................................................... 15-95

Flush Macro Buffer ................................................................................................................... 15-95

Abort Macro PDF Entry ............................................................................................................ 15-95

Chapter 16: Advanced Data Formatting

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 16-1

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Chapter 17: Driver’s License Set Up (DS6878-DL)

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 17-1

DL Parsing Parameter Defaults ..................................................................................................... 17-2

Driver’s License Parsing ................................................................................................................ 17-3

Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields (Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ................................. 17-3

Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ....................................................... 17-3

Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes .................................................................................. 17-4

AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes ............................................................................................... 17-7

User Preferences ........................................................................................................................... 17-17

Set Default Parameter ............................................................................................................. 17-17

Output Gender as M or F ......................................................................................................... 17-17

Date Format .......................................................................................... ................................... 17-18

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ............................................ 17-20

Parsing Rule Example ................................................................................................................... 17-39

Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ................................................................. 17-43

Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B: Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................................. B-1

AIM Code Identifiers ...................................................................................................................... B-3

Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes

Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC/EAN ....................................................................................................................................... C-1

UPC-A, 100% ........................................................................................................................... C-1

EAN-13, 100% ......................................................................................................................... C-2

Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... C-2

Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................................... C-2

GS1 DataBar .................................................................................................................................. C-3

GS1 DataBar-14 ...................................................................................................................... C-4

PDF417 .......................................................................................................................................... C-4

Data Matrix ..................................................................................................................................... C-4

Maxicode ........................................................................................................................................ C-5

QR Code ........................................................................................................................................ C-5

Han Xin .......................................................................................................................................... C-5

US Postnet ..................................................................................................................................... C-6

UK Postal ....................................................................................................................................... C-6

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

Numeric Bar Codes ........................................................................................................................ D-1

Cancel ............................................................................................................................................ D-2

Appendix E: Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Alphanumeric Keyboard ................................................................................................................. E-1

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Appendix F: ASCII Character Sets

Appendix G: Communication Protocol Functionality

Functionality Supported via Communication (Cable) Interface ...................................................... G-1

DS6878 with CR0078-S (Standard Cradle) ............................................................................. G-1

DS6878 with CR0078-P (Presentation Cradle) ........................................................................ G-3

Appendix H: Signature Capture Code

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... H-1

Code Structure ............................................................................................................................... H-1

Signature Capture Area ........................................................................................................... H-1

CapCode Pattern Structure ...................................................................................................... H-2

Start / Stop Patterns ...................................................................................................................... H-2

Dimensions .................................................................................................................................... H-3

Data Format ................................................................................................................................... H-3

Additional Capabilities ................................................................................................................... H-4

Signature Boxes ............................................................................................................................ H-4

Appendix I: Non-Parameter Attributes

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... I-1

Attributes ........................................................................................................................................ I-1

Model Number ......................................................................................................................... I-1

Serial Number .......................................................................................................................... I-1

Date of Manufacture ................................................................................................................ I-2

Date of First Programming ....................................................................................................... I-2

Configuration Filename ............................................................................................................ I-2

Night Mode ............................................................................................................................... I-2

Pager Motor On Scanner ......................................................................................................... I-3

Beeper/LED ............................................................................................................................. I-3

Parameter Defaults .................................................................................................................. I-4

Beep on Next Bootup ............................................................................................................... I-4

Reboot ..................................................................................................................................... I-4

Host Trigger Session ............................................................................................................... I-4

Firmware Version ..................................................................................................................... I-5

Scankit Version ........................................................................................................................ I-5

Imagekit Version ...................................................................................................................... I-5

In Cradle Detection .................................................................................................................. I-5

Operational Mode .................................................................................................................... I-6

Index

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

The DS6878 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and
troubleshooting the DS6878 digital scanner and cradles.

Configurations

This guide includes the following configurations:

•

DS6878-SR20001WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, cash register white

•

DS6878-SR20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, twilight black

•

DS6878-SR2F001WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, FIPS, cash register white

•

DS6878-SR2F007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, FIPS, twilight black

•

DS6878-HC2000BWR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, healthcare white

•

DS6878-HC2F09BWR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, FIPS, healthcare white

•

DS6878-DL20001WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, DL parsing, cash register white

•

DS6878-DL20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, standard range, DL parsing, twilight black

•

DS6878-HD20007WR - DS6878 digital scanner, high density, twilight black

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Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection

information.

•

Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use

the digital scanner.

•

Chapter 3, Maintenance, T roubleshooting & Technical Specifications provides information on how to care

for the digital scanner and cradle, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

•

Chapter 4, Radio Communications provides information about the modes of operation and features

available for wireless communication. This chapter also includes programming bar codes to configure
the digital scanner.

•

Chapter 5, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options provides progr amming bar codes

for selecting user preference features for the digit al scanner a nd commonly used bar codes to cu stomize
how the data is transmitted to the host device.

•

Chapter 6, Imaging Preferences provide imaging preference features and programming bar codes for

selecting these items.

•

Chapter 7, USB Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle for USB

operation.

•

Chapter 8, RS-232 Interface provides information fo r setting up the digit al scanner and cradle for RS-232

operation.

•

Chapter 9, Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle

for Keyboard Wedge operation.

•

Chapter 10, IBM Interface provides all information for setting up the digital scanner and cradle with IBM

468X/469X POS systems.

•

Chapter 11, Wand Emulation Interface provides all information for setting up the digital scanner and

cradle for Wand Emulation operation.

•

Chapter 12, Scanner Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the digital scanner and

cradle for Scanner Emulation operation.

•

Chapter 13, 123Scan2 (PC based scanner configuration tool) enables rapid and easy customized setup

of Zebra scanners.

•

Chapter 14, OCR Programming describes how to set up the digital scanner for OCR programming.

•

Chapter 15, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes

necessary for selecting these features for the digital scanne r.

•

Chapter 16, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before

transmitting to the host. This chapter also contains the bar codes for advanced data formatting.

•

Chapter 17, Driver’s License Set Up (DS6878-DL) describes how the DS6878-DL digital scanner can

parse out information from the standard US driver’s licenses and certain other American Association of
Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) compliant ID cards.

•

Appendix A, Standard Defaul t Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous digital

scanner defaults.

•

Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character

conversions, and keyboard maps.

•

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes.

•

Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring

specific numeric values.

•

Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes includes the bar codes representing the alphanumeric keyboard,

used when setting ADF rules.

•

Appendix F, ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables.

•

Appendix G, Communication Protocol Functionality lists supported scanner functionality by

communication protocol.

•

Appendix H, Signature Capture Code provides information on CapCode, a signature capture code that

encloses a signature area on a document and allows a scanner to capture a signature.

•

Appendix I, Non-Parameter Attributes provides non-parameter attribute numbers and descriptions.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

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•

Italics are used to highlight chapters and sections in this and related documents.

•

Bold text is used to highlight parameter names and options.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•

Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

•

Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter
settings.

NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader. Failure to read the note

will not result in physical harm to the reader, equipment or data.

CAUTION This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored, the possibility of data or material damage may

occur.

WARNING! This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored the possibility that serious personal

injury may occur.

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Related Documents

•

The DS6878 Quick Start Guide (p/n 72-131700-xx) provides general information to help the user get
started with the digital scanner. It includes basic operation instructions and start up ba r codes.

•

The CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-135874-xx) provides information to
help the user set up and use the charge only and host interface cradles. It includes set up and mounting
instructions.

•

The CR0078-P Cradle Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-138860-xx) provides general information
regarding the cradle. It includes set up and usage instructions.

The latest version of this guide and all guides are available at: www.zebra.com/support.

Service Information

If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a
problem with the equipment, they will contact the Customer Support Center at: at: www.zebra.com/support.

When contacting support, please have the following information available:

•

Serial number of the unit

•

Model number or product name

•

Software type and version number.

Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephon e or fax within the time limits se t forth in service a greement s. If your
problem cannot be solved by support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given
specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping
container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.

If you purchased your business product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business partner
for support.

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction

The DS6878 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning performance and advanced

ergonomics in a light-weight design. The dig ital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for e xtended periods

of time.

Figure 1-1

DS6878 Digital Scanner

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Interfaces

The CR0078-S cradle supports all of the following interfaces. The CR0078-P cradle supports all of the
interfaces listed below with the exception of Wand Emulation, Scanner Emulation, and Synapse:

•

USB connection to a host. The cradle auto detects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard
interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This

interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows
German, French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Brazilian Portuguese, and
Japanese.

•

Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the
cradle with the host.

•

Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. This interface
supports the following international keyboards (for Windows

French, French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese.

•

Connection to IBM® 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the cradle with
the IBM terminal.

®

environment): North America,

®

environment): North America, German,

•

Wand Emulation connection to a host. The cradle (CR0078-S on ly; CR0078-P does not support Wand
Emulation) is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller, or host which collects the data as wand
data and decodes it.

•

Scanner Emulation connection to a host. The cradle (CR0078-S only; CR0078-P does not support
Scanner Emulation) is connected to a portable data terminal, a controller which collects the data and
interprets it for the host.

•

Synapse capability which allows connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and
Synapse adapter cable (CR0078-S only; CR00 78-P does no t support Synap se). Th e cradle auto detect s
the host.

•

Configuration via 123Scan2.

NOTE Only the Symbol Native API (SNAPI) interface supports image capture. See USB Device Type on page 7-5

to enable this host.

NOTE For a list of supported scanner functionality by communication protocol, see Appendix G, Communication

Protocol Functionality.

Unpacking the Digital Scanner and Cradle

Remove the digital scanner and cradle from their respective packing and inspect for damage. If the digital
scanner or cradle was damaged in transit, contact Support. See page xx for contact information. KEEP THE
PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be
returned for servicing.

Parts

Beeper

LED

Trigger

Scan

Window

Battery Door
Latch

Metal Charging

Contacts

Scanner

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2

Parts of the Digital Scanner

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Pairing
Bar Code

Latch

Latch

Charging/

Communications

Contacts

Charging LED

Convertible
Mount Hook

CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle

Figure 1-3

CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle Front View

Getting Started 1 - 5

Rubber Foot Rubber Foot

Mounting Hole

Host Cable Groove

Rubber Foot

Rubber Foot

Power Port

Host Port

Power Cable Groove

Desk/Wall Mount
Converter Knob

Mounting Hole

Power Cable Hook

Host Cable Hook

Figure 1-4

CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle Back View

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Charging/

Communication

Contacts

Latch

LED

Page Button

Rubber Foot

Rubber Foot

Rubber Foot

Power Port

Host Port

Host Cable Groove

Power Cable

Groove

Host Cable Groove

Cable Support Hook

Cable Support Hook

Mounting Hole

Power Cable Groove

Rubber Foot

Mounting Hole

CR0078-P Series Cradle

Figure 1-5

CR0078-P Cradle Front View

Figure 1-6

CR0078-P Cradle Back View

Digital Scanner Cradle

The digital scanner cradles CR0078-S and CR0078-P serve as a stand, charger, and host interface for the

digital scanner. The cradle sits on a desktop. The CR0078-S cradle can also be mounted on a vertical surface

(such as a wall). For more information about mounting options and procedures, refer to the documentation

included with the cradle.

The CR0078-S cradle is available as a charging cradle with a radio and as a charg e-only cradle. The

CR0078-P cradle is only available as a charging cradle with a radio. The differences be tween the two version s

are as follows:

•

Charging cradle with radio: When the cordless digital scanner is paired to the cradle, all

communication between the digital scanner and the host computer is accomplished through the cradle.
Each bar code contains programming instructions or other data unique to the bar code pattern. The
digital scanner is paired to the cradle and transmit s bar code data to the cra dle via Bluetooth Technology
Profile Support. The cradle then sends that information via an interface cable to the host computer for
interpretation.

•

Charge-only cradle: This cradle serves as a stand and battery charger. It does not contain a radio and

has no communication capability.

Getting Started 1 - 7

NOTE For more information about communication between the digital scanner, cradle, and host,

see Chapter 4, Radio Communications.

Table 1-1 outlines several main differences between the CR0078-S and CR0078-P cradles:

Table 1-1

Scanning Hand-held scanning Hands-free or hand-held scanning
Bluetooth Bluetooth or Charge Only (CR0008-S) Bluetooth
Pairing Pair up to 3 scanners per cradle Pair up to 7 scanners per cradle
Paging Not available Ability to page misplaced scanner(s)
Charging Charges via USB with no power supply

Interfaces Supports most commonly used interfaces

FIPS Not available FIPS140-2 wireless security
USB Cable Standard universal USB cable Requires universal cables with shielded

Cradle Features

Feature CR0078-S CR0078-P

Requires 12V power supply
required; requires ferrite if used with a 5V
power supply in a healthcare environment

Supports most commonly used interfaces
(see

Technical Specifications on page

3-9

for detailed list)

with the exception of Wand Emulation,

Scanner Emulation and Synapse

modular plugs

Image Capture Not available Supported via SNAPI
OCR/MICR Not available Supported via SNAPI

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Power Port

Host Port

Power Port

Host Port

Connect to appropriate host

Power

Connecting the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle

Connect the interface cable and power supply (if necessary) in the following order to ensure proper operation of the digital
scanner and cradle:

NOTE The CR0078-S cradle has the ability to be powered by the USB port instead of an external power supply.

The CR0078-P can only receive power via an external power supply.

1. If a power supply is connected to the cradle, disconnect it.

2.

If using an interface cable, insert the cable into the cradle’s host port. See Figure 1-7.
If using a power supply that connects to the interface cable, insert this power supply into the power

3.

connector on the interface cable, and the other end to an AC supply.

4. Insert the other end of the interface cable into the appropriate port on the host computer (see the specific host

chapter for information on host connections).

5. If using an external power supply (if required by the interface or to allow fast charging of the digital scanner),

insert the power cable into the power port on the back of the cradle, and connect the power supply to an approved AC
supply (refer to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle Quick Reference Guide for more information).

Figure 1-7

6. If applicable, thread the interface cable over the cable support hook and run the host and p ower cables into

Connecting the Cables to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle

their respective cable grooves.

7. Mount the cradle, as necessary. (For information on mounting the cradle, refer to the documentation

included with the cradle.)

NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the cradle may not recognize the new host.

Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are
examples only. The connectors may be dif ferent from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle
remain the same.

Getting Started 1 - 9

Supplying Power to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle

The CR0078-S/CR0008-S cradle receives power from one of two sources:

•

An external power supply.

•

When connected to the host through a host cable that supplies power (CR0078-S only).

The cradle detects whether the host or the external suppl y is supp lyi ng p ower. It always draws power from the
external supply when available, regardless of the presence of power from a host.

IMPORTANT For healthcare environments, use cradle p/n CR0078-SC1009BWR and place the ferrite core

(included in box with cradle) on the power supply (refer to the Power Supply Ferrite Installation
instructions included in the box).

Using the USB Interface to Supply Power

When the CR0078-S cradle is connected to the host via the USB interface, it can be p owered by th e USB po rt
instead of an external power supply. Powering from a USB host limits charging. The digital scanner charges at
a slower rate than when charging from an external power supply.

NOTE The radio link functions normally when the cradle draws power from a USB host.

Connecting the CR0078-P Series Cradle

Connect the interface cable and power supply (if necessary) in the following order to ensure proper operation of the digital
scanner and cradle:

1. Insert the interface cable into the cradle’s host port.

2.

Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host.

3. Connect the power supply to the cradle’s power port.

4. Connect the appropriate cable to the power supply and AC power source.

Thread the interface cable over the cable support hook (see F i gure 1- 6 on page 1-6) and run the host and

5.

power cables into their respective cable grooves.

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Power Port

Host Port

Power Port

Host Port

Connect to appropriate host

Power

Alternate Host Groove

Alternate Power Groove

6. If necessary (for non-autodetected interfaces), scan the appropriate host bar code (refer to the

CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle Quick Reference Guide for more information).

Figure 1-8

Connecting the Cables to the CR0078-P Cradle

Supplying Power to the CR0078-P Cradle

The CR0078-P cradle receives power from an external power supply.

NOTE The CR0078-S cradle has the ability to be powered by the USB port instead of an external power supply.

The CR0078-P can only receive power via an external power supply.

Lost Connection to Host

If scanned data does not transmit to the cradle’s host, ensure that all cables are firmly inserted and the power
supply is connected to an appropriate AC outlet. If scanned data still does not transmit to the host, reestablish
a connection with the host:

1. Disconnect the power supply from the cradle.

2. Disconnect the host interface cable from the cradle.

3. Wait three seconds.

4. Reconnect the host interface cable to the cradle.

5. Reconnect the power supply to the cradle, if required.

6. Reestablish pairing with the cradle by scanning the pairing bar code.

NOTE The CR0078-S does not always require a power supply wher eas, the CR0008-S and CR0078-P always

Mounting the Cradle

For information on mounting the CR0078-S cradle, refer to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle Quick Reference
Guide.

require a power supply.

Replacing the Digital Scanner Battery

45 6

1 2 3

Battery
Connector Clips

The battery is installed in the cordless digital scanner by the factory and re sides in a chamber in the digit al scanner
handle. To replace the battery:

1. Insert a Phillips screwdriver in the screw at the base of the digital scanner, then turn the screw

counterclockwise to release the latch.

2. Remove the latch.

3. If a battery is already installed, turn the digital scanner upright to slide the battery out. Disconnect the battery

connector clip.

Getting Started 1 - 11

Figure 1-9

4. With the contacts on the connector clips facing in the same direction, attach the new battery’s connector clip to

the connector clip in the base of the digital scanner.

5. Slide the new battery into the battery well and ensure the battery leads are visible. The battery should sit

securely in the well.

6. Attach and close the latch.

7. Insert a Phillips screwdriver in the screw at the base of the digital scanner, press down gently, and turn the

screw clockwise to lock the latch in place.

Inserting the Battery

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Desk/Wall Mount

Converter Knob

Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle

Insert the digital scanner in the cradle so that the metal contacts on the bottom of the digital scanner handle touch
the contacts on the cradle. Push the handle lightly to ensure a prope r connection, engaging the contacts in the
cradle and digital scanner. Ensure the desk/wall mount converter knob on the back of the cradle is in the correct
position for the horizontal or vertical mounting.

NOTE References to mounting the cradle only apply to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S cradle (not the CR0078-P

cradle).

Inserting Digital Scanner in the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle

Horizontal Cradle Mount

When mounting the cradle horizontally, where no fastening is necessary:

1. Ensure the rubber feet are attached to the cradle. These feet provide traction and prevent surface damage.

2. Ensure the desk/wall mount converter knob is in the position shown in Figure 1-10.

Figure 1-10

Horizontal Mount - Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle

Vertical Cradle Mount

When mounting the cradle vertically:

1. Ensure the rubber feet are attached to the cradle. These feet provide traction and prevent surface damage.

2. Ensure the convertible mount hook on the front of the cradle is inserted with the hook facing up. If not, remove

and reverse the hook so that it is in position to secure the digit al scanner in pla ce. (See Figure 1-3 on page 1-4
for the location of the convertible mount hook.)

3. Ensure the desk/wall mount converter knob is in the position shown in Figure 1-11.

Desk/Wall

Mount

Converter Knob

Getting Started 1 - 13

Figure 1-11

Vertical Mount - Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle

Inserting/Removing Digital Scanner in the CR0078-P Cradle

To insert the scanner in the cradle:

1. Insert the scanner by placing the bottom of the scanner, at a slight forward angle, into the CR0078-P

cradle.

2. Push the handle back and down until it clicks, engaging the contacts of the scanner and cradle.

1

2

Click

Figure 1-12

Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle

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2

1

Click

To remove the scanner from the cradle:

1. Remove the scanner by pushing the scanner slightly forward and up out of the CR0078-P cradle.

Figure 1-13

Removing the Digital Scanner in the Cradle

Charging the Digital Scanner Battery

Fully charge the digital scanner battery before using the digital scanner for the first time. To charge the digital
scanner battery, place the digital scanner in the cradle, ensuring that the metal contacts on the bottom of the
digital scanner touch the contacts on the cradle. The battery begins charging when the digital scanner LED
indicator starts flashing green for the CR0078-S cradle and turns solid green for the CR0078-P cradle. A
complete charge of a fully discharged battery can take up to three hours using external power and up to five
hours using non-external cable power.

CAUTION To avoid a battery temperature fault, always charge the battery in the digital scanner within the

recommended temperature of 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal.

Charging LED

When powered up, the cradle LED is always green. The digital scanne r LED flashes green during charging.
See Table 2-2 on page 2-3 for all charging LED indications.

Shutting Off the Digital Scanner Battery

Getting Started 1 - 15

To shut off the NiMH battery for long term storage or shipping:

1. Scan Battery Off below.

Battery Off

2. To turn the battery back on, place the digital scanner in the cradle.

NOTE Always scan the Battery Off bar code in handhel d mode.

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Reconditioning the Digital Scanner Battery

To maintain optimal performance of the digital scanner NiMH battery, perform a battery recondition approximately
once a year.

To begin the battery recondition cycle:

1. Scan Battery Recondition below.

Battery Recondition

2. Place the digital scanner into the cradle.

NOTE If the scanner is removed from the cradle during the battery reconditioning cycle, the scanner exits the

battery reconditioning mode of opera ti o n and returns to the normal mode of battery charging (see

Charging the Digital Scanner Battery on page 1-15). To restart the battery reconditioning cycle, re-scan

the Battery Recondition parameter and place the scanner in the cradle.

3. The digital scanner must perform two charge cycles to complete the battery reconditioning process

(discharge/charge/discharge /charge). See Table 1-2.

Battery Reconditioning LED Definitions

Table 1-2

Battery Reconditioning

Discharging Red Flash Time to discharge is approximately 2.5 hours.
Charging Green Flash Time to charge is approximately 2.5 hours with an

Reconditioning Complete Green - Solid (always on) The digital scanner enters a trickle charge until the

Battery Reconditioning LED Definitions

Mode

LED Comments

external power supply.

digital scanner is removed from the cradle.

Radio Communications

The digital scanner can communicate with remote devices via Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, or by
pairing with a cradle. For radio communication parameters, detailed information about operational modes,
Bluetooth Technology Profile Support and pairing, see Chapter 4, Radio Communications.

Configuring the Digital Scanner

Use the bar codes in this manual or the 123Scan

Chapter 5, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Op tions and Chapter 6, Ima ging Preferences for

information about programming the digi tal scanner u sing bar code menus. Also see each host-specific chapter
to set up connection to a specific host type. See Chapter 13, 123Scan2 to configure the digital scanner using
this configuration program.

Accessories

The digital scanner and cradle accessories that are available separately include:

Getting Started 1 - 17

2

configuration program to configure the digital scanner. See

•

Power supplies for applications that do not supply power over the host cable. See each host interface
chapter for set up information.

•

Wall-mount bracket for mounting the cradle vertically. Refer to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle Quick
Reference Guide (p/n 72-135874-xx) for a wall mounting template and installation instructions.

•

Lanyard for wearing the digital scanner on a wrist.

Lanyard

The lanyard attaches to the inside of the digital scanner battery door latch.

Figure 1-14

Attached Lanyard

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Battery Door

Latch

Loop Guides

Screw Container

To attach the lanyard:

1. Open the battery door latch as described in Replacing the Digital Scanner Battery on page 1-11. Do not

remove the battery.

2. Hook the loop of the lanyard around the screw container inside the battery door latch, between the loop

guides.

Figure 1-15

3. Close the battery door latch.

4. Tighten the screw.

Attaching Lanyard

CHAPTER 2 SCANNING

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, general instructions and tips about
scanning, and decode ranges.

Beeper Definitions

The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep
sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner. (For additional
beeper definitions, see Wireless Beeper Definitions on page 4-3.

Table 2-1

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps Power up.
High beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
Four long low beeps 1. A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The

Four short beeps Low battery warning.
Five low long beeps Conversion or format error.

Standard Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.
Check option setting.

2. When communicating with a cradle, the cradle acknowledges
receipt of data. If the acknowledgment is not received, this
transmission error beep sequence sounds. Data may still have
been received by the host. Check the host system for receipt of
transmitted data. If data was not received by the host, re-scan the
bar code.

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Table 2-1

Low beep Digital scanner detects power when inserted into a cradle.

Low/high/low/high beeps Out of memory - unable to store a new bar code.
Low/high/low beeps ADF transmit error.
High/high/high/low beeps RS-232 receive error.

Parameter Menu Scanning

Long low/long high beeps Input error, incorrect bar code or

High/low beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code keypad.
High/low/high/low beeps Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.
Long low/long high/long low/long high beeps Out of host parameter storage space. Scan

Image Capture

Standard Beepe r Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

Note: This feature is enabled by default and can be disabled (see

Beep on Insertion on page 5-10

incorrec t b a r c ode progr am ming sequence; remain in program
mode.

page 5-5

.

).

Cancel

scanned, wrong ent ry,

Default Parameters on

Low beep Snapshot mode started or completed.
High/low beeps Snapshot mode timed out.

Wireless Operation

High/low/high/low beeps Pairing bar code scanned.
Low/high beeps Bluetooth connection established.
High/low beeps Bluetooth disconnection event.

Note: When connected to a remote device using SPP or HID, if a
disconnect beep sequence sounds immediately after a bar code is
scanned, check the host device for receipt of transmitted data. It is
possible that an attempt was made to transmit the last bar code

scanned after the connection was lost.
Long low/long high beeps Page timeout; remote device is out of range/not powered.
Long low/long high/long low/long high beeps Connection attempt was rejected by remote device.

Code 39 Buffering

High/low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.
Three long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full.
High/low/high beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased.
Low/high/low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to cl ear or

transmit an empty buffer.
Low/high beeps A successful transmission of buffered data.

Scanning 2 - 3

Table 2-1

Host Specific
USB only

Four high beeps Digital scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several

Digital scanner gives a power-up beep after
scanning a USB Device Type.

This power-up beep occurs more than once. T he USB bus may put the digital scanner in a state where power to

RS-232 only

High beep A <BEL> character is received and Beep on <BEL> is enabled

Standard Beepe r Definitions (Continued)

Beeper Sequence Indication

seconds and scan again.
Communication with the bus must be establ ished be fore the di git al

scanner can operate at the highest power level.

the digital scanner is cycled on and off more than once. This is
normal and usually happens when the host PC cold boots.

(Point-to-Point mode only).

LED Definitions

In addition to beeper sequences, the digital scanner communica tes with the user using a two-color LED
display. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning.

Table 2-2

Scanning

Green Flash A bar code was successfully decoded.
Red Solid Transmission error or digital scanner malfunction.

Charging

Green - Slow Continuous Flash Non-critical battery temperature fault. Battery is above or below normal

Green - Fast Continuous Flash Digital scanner is charging.
Green Solid Digital scanner is fully charged.
Red Solid Scanner is in pre-charge, charge error or communications error with cradle.
Amber Flash Critical battery temperature fault. Battery is above or below normal operating

Scanner LED Definitions with CR0078-S Cradle

LED Indication

operating temperature.
If this occurs, do not use the digital scanner and move the digital scanner to a

location within normal operating temperature. The digit al scanner can remain in
the cradle while the battery warms or cools to normal operating temperature.

Note: For appropriate charging temperatures, see

temperature.
If this occurs, do not use the digital scanner and move the digital scanner to a

location within normal operating temperature. The digit al scanner can remain in
the cradle while the battery warms or cools to normal operating temperature.

Note: For appropriate charging temperatures, see

Table 3-3 on page 3-10

Table 3-3 on page 3-10

.

.

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NOTE If the scanner was previously unpowered and the LED indicator light is solid red, the scanner is in

pre-charge mode. It is normal for pre-charge mode to last several seconds while the scanner powers up,
however it can last several minutes if the battery has significantly discharged due to excessive use or
storage. If the solid red LED condition persists, there may be a problem with the battery or the scanner, in
which case discontinue use of the scanner and contact support.

Table 2-3

Scanner LED Definitions with CR0078-P Cradle

LED Indication

Green Solid Blinks off for a decode then turns solid green until the next decode.
Red Solid Communication error with cradle.

Table 2-4

CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle LED Definitions

LED Indication

Green Solid Cradle is powered.
Green Flash Cradle is externally powered with a USB host interface that suspended the

cradle. The cradle is no longer connected to th e digita l scanner but charges the
digital scanner. Scan the pairing bar code to pair the scanner and cradle (see

Pairing on page 4-22

).

Red Flash Transmission error.

Table 2-5

CR0078-P Cradle LED Definitions

LED Indication

Green Solid Cradle is powered (scanner not in cradle).

Fully charged scanner (scanner in cradle).
Green Flash Charging scanner (scanner in cradle).
Red Flash Transmission error.
Red Solid Charge error (scanner in cradle).
Blue Solid When

Page Button

is enabled and pressed (see

Page Button on page 4-28

the cradle LED turns blue when the scanner is out of the cradle.
Amber Flash Critical battery temperature fault. Battery is above or below normal operating

temperature.

If this occurs, do not use the digital scanner and move the digital scanner to a

location within normal operating temperature. The digit al scanner can remain in

the cradle while the battery warms or cools to normal operating temperature.

Note: For appropriate charging temperatures, see

Table 3-3 on page 3-10

.

),

Scanning

To program the digital scanner, see the appropr iate host chapter, Chapter 4, Radio Communications and

Chapter 15, Symbologies. (In addition to the parameters included in these chapters, user preferences and

miscellaneous digital scanner options are also available in this guide.)

Hand-held Scanning

To scan:

1. Ensure all connections are secure (see appropriate host chapter).

2. Aim the digital scanner at the bar code.

3. Press the trigger.

Scanning 2 - 5

Figure 2-1

4. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED flashes green. (For more information

about beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.)

Scanning

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Hands-free Scanning

The digital scanner is in hands-free (presentation) mode when it sits in the CR0078-P cradle. In this mode the
digital scanner operates in continuous (constant-on) mode, where it automatically decodes a bar code
presented in the field of view.

To scan:

1. Ensure all connections are secure (see appropriate host chapter).

2. Present the bar code in the digital scanner field of view.

Figure 2-2

3. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED flashes green. (For more information

Aiming

When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red laser aiming pattern which allows positioning the bar code
within its field of view. See Decode Ranges on page 2-8 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital
scanner and a bar code.

Figure 2-3

Scanning

about beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.)

Imager Aiming Pattern

Scanning 2 - 7

Symbol

Aiming Pattern

1D bar code

2D bar code

0123 45

0123 45

0123 45

0123 45

To scan a bar code, center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Ensure the entire symbol is
within the rectangular area formed by the cross pattern.

Figure 2-4

Scanning Orientation with Imager Aiming Pattern

The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered. The top
examples in Figure 2-5 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.

Figure 2-5

Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming

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Decode Ranges

Table 2-6

Symbol Density Bar Code Type

Table 2-7

Symbol Density Bar Code Type

DS6878-SR / DS6878-HC / DS6878-DL Decode Ranges

5 mil Code 39 0.7 6.6

13 mil 100% UPC 1.2 14.2

5 mil PDF 2.0 4.5

6.6 mil PDF 1.2 6.0
10 mil Data Matrix 1.1 7.2

DS6878-HD Decode Ranges

3 mil Code 39 0.6 3.4
5 mil Code 39

FOV

Typical Working Ranges

Near Far

Typical Working Ranges

Near Far

a

4.9

13 mil 100% UPC 1.2 6.8

4 mil PDF 0.9 2.8

10 mil Data Matrix 0.6 4.2

a.Field of View

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE-

SHOOTING & TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

Introduction

This chapter provides suggested digital scanner and cradle maintenance, troubleshooting, technical
specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts).

Maintenance

Digital Scanner

Cleaning the exit window is required. A dirty window may affect scanning accuracy.

•

Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

Wipe the scanner window using a tissue moistened with an approved cleanser (listed below)

•

Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.

The DS6878-HC design allows safe cleansing of the product plastics with a varie ty of cle an in g pr oducts and
disinfectants. If required, wipe the digital scanner with the following list of approved cleansers:

•

Isopropyl alcohol

•

Bleach/sodium hypochlorite

•

Hydrogen peroxide

•

Gentle dish soap and water

IMPORTANT Cleansers that contain active ingredients not listed above should not be utilized on the

DS6878-HC digital scanner.

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Digital Scanner Cradle

Do not pour, spray, or spill any liquid on the cradle. Wipe the cradle using the same approved cleansers as the
Digital Scanner.

CAUTION Avoid using cleansers directly on the digital scanner battery door, contacts and cradle contacts. Use a

cotton swab moistened with alcohol to gently clean contacts.

Known Harmful Ingredients

The following chemicals are known to damage the plastics on Zebra scanne rs/cr adl es and sh ould not come in
contact with the device:

•

Ammonia solutions

•

Compounds of amines or ammonia

•

Acetone

•

Ketones

•

Ethers

•

Aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons

•

Aqueous or alcoholic alkaline solutions

•

Ethanolamine

•

Toluene

•

Trichloroethylene

•

Benzene

•

Carbolic acid

•

TB-lysoform

IMPORTANT Some hand sanitizers commonly used in the healthcare environment may contain the

harmful ingredients listed above, such as ethanolamine. Hands must be completely dry
before handling the DS6878-HC digital scanner to prevent inadvertent contamination with
known harmful ingredients and damage to the plastics.

Daily Cleaning and Disinfecting

Following are the cleaning and disinfecting instructions for environments that require daily or more frequent
cleaning to prevent the spread of germs, including healthcare workers who nee d to disinfect their scanner after
each patient visit and retail and other shift workers who share devices.

1. Dampen a soft cloth with one of the approved cleaning agents listed above or use pre-moistened wipes.

2. Gently wipe all surfaces, including the front, back, sides, top and bottom. Never apply liquid directly to the

scanner. Be careful not to let liquid pool around the scanner window, trigger, cable connector or any other
area on the device.

3. Be sure to clean the trigger and in between the trigger and the housing (use a cotton-tipped applicator to

reach tight or inaccessible areas).

4. Immediately dry the scanner window after cleaning with a soft non-abrasive cloth to prevent streaking.

5. Allow the unit to air dry before use.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3 - 3

Monthly 'Deep Cleaning' Maintenance

Keep your scanner and cradle in goo d working orde r wi th a regular comp rehensive cleaning routine to remove
the natural build-up of dirt that occurs with everyday use on connectors and the scanner exit window as well
as, the main surfaces of the device.

1. Housing: Follow the instructions for daily cleaning and disinfecting above to give the housing a general

cleaning.

2. Scanner exit window: Wipe the scanner exit window with a lens tissue or other material suitable for

cleaning optical material such as eyeglasses.

3. Scanner connector:
a. Dip the cotton portion of a cotton-tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
b. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth across the connector on the

scanner. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connector.

c. Repeat at least 3 times.
d. Use the cotton-tipped applicator dipped in alcohol to remove any grease and dirt near the connector

area.

e. Use a dry cotton tipped applicator and repeat steps c, d an d e ( do not ap ply alcohol as dir ected in any

of these steps).

4. Cradle connector:
a. Remove the DC power cable from the cradle.
b. Dip the cotton portion of a cotton-tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
c. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator al o ng the pins of the connector. Slowly move the

applicator back-and-forth from one side of the connector to the other. Do not let any cotton residue
remain on the connector.

d. Rub all sides of the connector with the cotton-tipped applicator.
e. Spray compressed air in the connector area by pointing th e tube/no zzle approximate ly 1/2 inch (1 cm)

away from the surface.

CAUTION When using compressed air, always wear eye protection; do not point nozzle at yourself or

others; make sure the nozzle or tube is pointing away from your face; read war ning label on
compressed air product.

f. Ensure that there is no lint left by the cotton tipped applicator. Remove lint if found.
g. If grease and other dirt are found on other areas of the cradle, use a lint free cloth and isopropyl

alcohol to remove.

h. Allow at least 10 to 30 minutes (depending on ambient temperature and humidity) for the isopropyl

alcohol to air dry before applying power to cradle.

NOTE If the temperature is low and humidity is high, longer drying time is required. Warm temperature

and dry humidity requires less drying time.

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Battery Information

Rechargeable battery packs are designed and constructed to the highest standards within the industry.
However, there are limitations to how long a battery can operate or be stored before needing replacement.
Many factors affect the life of a battery pack such as heat, cold, customer usage profiles, age and severe
drops.

When batteries are stored over a year, battery cell manufacturers advise that some irreversible deterioration in
overall battery quality may occur . To minimize this loss, they recommend storing batteries half charged in a dry,
cool place between 41° F and 77° F (5° C and 25° C), the cooler the better, and removed from the equipment
to prevent the loss of capacity. Batteries should be charged to half capacity at least once a year. If an
electrolyte leakage is observed, avoid any contact with the affected area and properly dispose of the battery.

Replace the battery when a significant loss of run time is detected. Batteries must be charged within the 32° F
to 104° F (0° C to 40°C) temperature range.

The standard warranty period for all Zebra batteries is 30 days, regardless if the battery was purchased
separately or included as part of the digital scanner.

Troubleshooting

Table 3-1

Battery

Digital Scanner battery requires
frequent charging.

Digital Scanner displays solid red
LED longer than 3 seconds when
placed in cradle.

Beeper Indications

Digital Scanner emits low/high/low
beeps.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Battery may need reconditioning. Restore the battery by performing a

battery reconditioning cycle. See

Reconditioning the Digital Scanner
Battery on page 1-16

information.

Battery may require pre-charge
due to excessive discharge.

ADF transmit error. See

Invalid ADF rule is detected. See

Wait for the red LED to turn green
indicating that the scanner has begun
normal charging. Recommend allowing
battery to fully recharge.

Formatting

programming.

Formatting

programming.

Chapter 16, Advanced Data

for information about ADF

Chapter 16, Advanced Data

for information about ADF

for more

The Code 39 buffer was erased or
there was an attempt to clear or
transmit an empty buffer.

Normal when scanning the Code 39
Buffering
upon attempt to transmit an empty
Code 39 buffer.

Clear Buffer

bar code or

Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3 - 5

Table 3-1

Digital Scanner emits a
low/high/low/high beep sequence
while it is being programmed.

Digital Scanner emits long low/long
high beeps.

Digital Scanner emits long low/long
high/long low/long high beeps.

Digital Scanner emits
high/high/high/low beeps.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Out of ADF parameter storage
space.

Input error, incorrect bar code or

Cancel

Page timeout; remote device is
out of range/not powered.

Out of host parameter storage
space.

Out of memory for ADF rules. Reduce the number of ADF rules or the

Connection attempt was rejected
by remote device.

RS-232 receive error. Normal during host reset. Otherwise,

bar code was scanned.

Erase all rules and re-program with
shorter rules.

Scan the correct numeric bar codes
within range for the parameter
programmed.

Move the digital scanner back into
range of the remote device; try to
re-connect; check remote device
configuration.

Scan

Default Parameters on page

5-5

.

number of steps in the ADF rules.
Free up remote device resources.

set the digital scanner's RS-232 parity
to match the host setting.

Digital Scanner emits high/low
beeps.

Digital Scanner emits three lon g high
beeps.

Digital Scanner emits four high
beeps on trigger release.

The digital scanner is buffering
Code 39 data.

Or
Keyboard parameter selected.

Bluetooth disconnection event. Move the digital scanner back into

Code 39 buffer is full. Scan the Code 39 bar code without a

Low battery. Place digital scanner in cradle to

Normal.
Or
Enter value using bar code keypad.

range of the remote device.
In Master (SPP) mode, re-pair the

digital scanner and cradle by scanning
the

PAIR

bar code on the cradle; check

cradle power.
In Slave (SPP/HID) mode, reestablish

connection between the digital scanner
and remote device from the remote
device side.

leading space or scan

Code 39

& Store on page 15-39

stored Code 29 data.

charge the battery.

on

Code 39 Buffering - Scan

Do Not Buffer

to transmit

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Table 3-1

Digital Scanner emits four long low
beeps.

Digital Scanner emits five low long
beeps.

Decoding Bar Codes

Digital Scanner emits the laser, but
does not decode the bar code.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

A transmission error was
detected in a scanned symbol.
The data is ignored.

The digital scanner is either:

- Out of range

- Not paired to the cradle

- Not connected to a remote
Bluetooth device.

Acknowledgment that transmitted
data was not received by the
cradle.

Conversion or format error. Check ADF rules for the host.

Digital Scanner is not
programmed for the correct bar
code type.

This occurs if a unit is not properly
configured. Check option setting.

Move the digital scanner back into
range of the remote device.

Or
Scan the

Data may have been received by the
host. Check the host system for receipt
of transmitted data. If data was not
received by the host, re-scan the bar
code.

Program the digital scanner to read
that type of bar code. See

Symbologies

PAIR

bar code on the cradle.

Chapter 15,

.

Digital Scanner decodes bar code,
but does not transmit the data to the
host.

Bar code symbol is unreadable. Scan test symbols of the same bar

code type to determine if the bar code
is defaced.

Distance between digital scanner
and bar code is incorrect.

The scan line is not crossing
every bar and space of the
symbol.

Digital Scanner is not
programmed for the correct host
type.

Interface cable is loose. Ensure all cable connections are

Cradle is not programmed for the
correct host interface.

Digital Scanner not paired to
host-connected interface.

Move the digital scanner closer to or
further from the bar code. See

Ranges on page 2-8

Move the symbol until the scan line is
within the acceptable aiming pattern.
See

Figure 2-1 on page 2-5

Scan the appropriate host type
programming bar code. See the
chapter corresponding to the host type.

secure.
Check digital scanner host parameters

or edit options.
Pair the digital scanner to the cradle by

scanning the
cradle.

PAIR

.

bar code on the

Decode

.

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Table 3-1

Digital Scanner emits five long low
beep after a bar code is decoded.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Cradle has lost connection to
host.

Conversion or format error was
detected.

The digital scanner’s conversion
parameters are not properly
configured.

Conversion or format error was
detected.

An ADF rule was set up with
characters that can't be sent for
the host selected.

Conversion or format error was
detected.

A bar code was scanned with
characters that can't be sent for
that host.

In this exact order: disconnect power
supply; disconnect host cable; wait
three seconds; reconnect host cable;
reconnect power supply; reestablish
pairing.

Ensure the digital scanner’s conversion
parameters are properly configured.

Change the ADF rule, or change to a
host that can support the ADF rule.

Change the bar code, or change to a
host that can support the bar code.

Host Displays

Host displays scanned data
incorrectly.

Digital Scanner is not
programmed to work with the
host.

Ensure the proper host is selected.
Scan the appropriate host type

programming bar code.
For RS-232, ensure the digital

scanner’s communication parameters
match the host’s settings.

For a USB Keyboard (HID) or
Keyboard Wedge configuration, ensur e
the system is programmed for the
correct keyboard type and language,
and turn off the CAPS LOCK key.

Ensure editing options (e.g., ADF,
UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion) are
properly programmed.

Check the digital scanner’s host type
parameters or editing options.

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Table 3-1

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Trigger

Nothing happens when the trigger is
pulled.

The laser aiming or illumination does
not appear when the trigger is
pulled.

No power to the digital scanner. Check the system power. If the

configuration requires a power supply,
re-connect the power supply.

Check the battery . Ensure that end cap
to battery chamber is secured.

Interface/power cables are loose. Check for loose c able connections an d

re-connect cables.

Digital Scanner is disabled. For Synapse or IBM-468x mode,

enable the digital scanner via the host
interface.

No power to the digital scanner. Check battery and charging contacts;

ensure that end cap to battery chamber
is secured; ensure all power and cable
connections to cradle are secure.

Interface/power cables are loose. Check battery and charging contacts;

ensure power and cable connections to
cradle are secure.

NOTE If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact the distributor or contact Support.

See page xx for contact information.

Technical Specifications

Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3 - 9

Table 3-2

Physical Characteristi cs

Dimensions 7.3 in. H x 3.85 in. L x 2.7 in. W

Weight (with battery) Approximately 8.4 oz. (238 g)
Color Cash Register White or Twilight Black

Performance Characteristics

Light Source: Aiming Pattern: 650 nm laser diode

Frame Rate Decode Mode: Up to 60 fps
Radio Range Minimum 33 ft (10m) / Typical warehouse environment 50 ft. (15m)
Battery Specifications 750mAH NiMH - (3) AAA

Technical Specifications - DS6878 Digital Scanner

Item Description

(18.5 cm H x 9.7 cm L x 6.9 cm W)

HC Configuration: Healthcare White

Illumination: 630 nm LED

number of scans per full charge: typically 15,000 @ 1 scan/second

Charge Time:
Fully discharged battery: < 3 hours via external power / approximately 5.5

hours via host power through cable
Roll Tolerance ± 360°
Pitch Tolerance ± 60°
Yaw Tolerance ± 60°
Nominal Working Distance (See
Decode Capability UPC/EAN and with supplementals, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Trioptic

Interfaces Supported See

User Environment

Operating Temperature 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal
Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Drop Specifications Withstands multiple 6 ft./1.8 m drops to concrete at room temperature.

# of Cradle Insertions 250,000+ insertions

Decode Ranges on page 2-8

Code 39, GS1 DataBar Variants, GS1-128, Code 128, Code 128 Full ASCII,

Code 93, Codabar (NW1), Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5 MSI, Codell,

IATA, Bookland EAN, Code 32

Table 3-3

Withstands multiple 5 ft./1.5m drops to concrete at 0° to 50° C.

.

)

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Table 3-2

Technical Specifications - DS6878 Digital Scanner (Continued)

Item Description

Ambient Light Immunity Incandescent - 150 ft. candles (1,600 Lux)

Sunlight - 8,000 ft. candles (86,000 Lux)
Fluorescent - 150 ft. candles (1,600 Lux)
Mercury Vapor - 150 ft. candles (1,600 Lux)
Sodium Vapor - 150 ft. candles (1,600 Lux)
Immune to normal or artificial light

Accessories

Lanyard Lanyard attaches to the battery door.

Table 3-3

Technical Specifications - CR0078-S/CR0008 Cradle

Item Description

Physical Characteristi cs

Dimensions: 2.0 in. H x 8.35 in. L x 3.4 in. W

(5 cm H x 21.1 cm L x 8.6 cm W)
Weight Approximately 6.4 oz. (183 gm)
Voltage & Current Charging Cradle:

VoltageCurrent

5 +/- 10% VDC 700mA (External power)

5 +/- 10% VDC 475 mA (Host power through cable)

12 +/- 10% VDC 300 mA (External power)

12 +/- 10% VDC 220 mA (Host power through cable)

Non-charging Cradle: 5V @ 70mA or 12 V @ 50 mA
Color Cash Register White or Twilight Black

HC Configuration: Healthcare White
Power Requirements 4.75 - 14.0 VDC

Performance Characteristics

Interfaces Supported
(CR0078-S only)

Features on-board Multiple Interface with: RS-232C (Standard, Nixdorf, ICL, &

Fujitsu); IBM 468x/469x; Keyboard Wedge; USB (Standard, IBM SurePOS,

Macintosh); SSI; Laser/Wand Emulation; 123Scan

Management.

In addition, Synapse allows for connectivity to all of the above plus many

non-standard interfaces.

User Environment

Operating Temperature 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)

2

; Remote Digital Scanner

Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal
Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3 - 11

Table 3-3

Technical Specifications - CR0078-S/CR0008 Cradle (Continued)

Item Description

Accessories

Mounting Options Desktop, mount on a wall, computer work station or medical cart.
Power Supplies Power supplies are available for applications that do not supply power over host

cable.

Table 3-4

Technical Specifications - CR0078-P Cradle

Item Description

Physical Characteristi cs

Dimensions: 5.4 in. L x 4 in. W x 3.6 in. H
Weight Approximately 7.9 oz.
Voltage & Current Charging Cradle:

VoltageCurrent
12 +/- VDC 60mA (no scanner)
12 +/- VDC 160mA (idle scanner)
12 +/- VDC 335 mA (charging scanner)

Color Twilight Black

Healthcare White

Power Requirements 12 +/-10% VDC

Performance Characteristics

Interfaces Supported
(CR0078-P only)

Features on-board Multiple Interface with: RS-232C (Standard, Nixdorf, ICL, &
Fujitsu); IBM 468x/469x; Keyboard Wedge; USB (Standard, IBM SurePOS,

2

Macintosh); SNAPI; 123Scan

; Remote Digital Scanner Management.

User Environment

Operating Temperature 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) nominal, 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) ideal
Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Accessories

Power Supplies Power supply is required.

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Pin 1

Pin 4 Pin 3 Pin 2

Cradle Signal Descriptions

The signal descriptions in Table 3-5 apply to the connector on the digital scanner and are for reference only.

Table 3-5

1 Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6
2 Power Power Power Power Power Power
3 Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground
4 IBM_A(+) Reserved TxD KeyClock DBP Reserved
5 Reserved Reserved RxD TermData CTS D +
6 IBM_B(-) SynData RTS KeyData RTS Jump to Pin 1
7 Reserved Reserved CTS TermClock Reserved D ­8 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved
9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Figure 3-1 illustrates the positions of the cradle pins.

Cradle Signal Pin-outs

Pin IBM Synapse RS-232

Keyboard

Wedge

Wand USB

Figure 3-1

The signal descriptions in Table 3-6 apply to the connector from the digital scanner to the digital scanner cradle
and are for reference only.

Table 3-6

1CRADLE_TXD
2VCC
3GND
4 CRADLE_RXD

Cradle Pin Assignments

Cradle Pin-outs

Pin Description

CHAPTER 4 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

*Enable Pair on Contacts

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

Introduction

This chapter provides information abo ut the mo d es of operation and features available for wireless
communication between digital scanners, cradles and hosts. The chapter also includes the parameters
necessary to configure the digital scanner.

The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in the Ra dio Communication Default Parameters on p age 4-2
(also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous digital scanner
defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.

To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in
non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner is powered down.

If not using a Synapse or USB cable with the cradle, select a host type (se e each host chapter fo r specific host
information) after the power-up beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connected
to a new host.

To return all features to default values, scan a default bar code in Default Parameters on page 5-5. Throughout
the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

*).

Scanning Sequence Examples

Errors While Scanning

In most cases, scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value.

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning seq uence, just re-scan the correct p arameter.

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Radio Communications Parameter Defaults

Table 4-1 lists the defaults for radio communication parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the

appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Radio Communications Parameters section beginning on page 4-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 4-1

Bluetooth Host (Host Type) Cradle Host
Discoverable Mode General
Wi-Fi Friendly Mode Disable
Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion Use All Channels
Apple iOS HID Feature Disable
Android HID Feature Disable
Country Keyboard Types (Country Code) North American
HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay No Delay (0 msec)
CAPS Lock Override Disable
Ignore Unknown Characters Enable
Emulate Keypad Disable
Keyboard FN1 Substitution Disable
Function Key Mapping Disable

Radio Communication Default Parameters

Parameter Default

Page

Number

4-4
4-7
4-8
4-8
4-10
4-10
4-11
4-13
4-13
4-14
4-14
4-15
4-15

Simulated Caps Lock Disable
Convert Case No Case Conversion
Beep on Reconnect Attempt Disable
Reconnect Attempt Interval 30 sec
Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation

(HID Slave) Mode
Modes of Operation (Point-to-Point/Multipoint-to-Point) Point-to-Point
Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) Enable
Pairing Modes Unlocked
Pairing on Contacts Enable
Connection Maintenance Interval 15 min
Authentication Disable

On Bar Code Data

4-16
4-16
4-18
4-19
4-20

4-21
4-22
4-23
4-24
4-26
4-29

Radio Communications 4 - 3

Table 4-1

Variable Pin Code St atic
Encryption Disable
Secure Simple Pairing IO Capability

(SPP Server and SPP Master Host Mode Only)

Radio Communication Default Parameters

Parameter Default

Wireless Beeper Definitions

When the digital scanner scans the pairing bar code it issues various beep sequences indicating successful or
unsuccessful operations. Table 4-2 defines beep sequences that occur during pairing operations. (For
additional beeper definitions, see Beeper Definitions on page 2-1.).

Table 4-2

Four long low beeps 1. A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The data is

Wireless Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence Indication

Page

Number

4-30
4-31

No Input/No Output

ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured. Check option setting.

2. When communicating with a cradle, the cradle acknowledges receipt of
data. If the acknowledgment is not received, this transmission error beep
sequence sounds. Data may still have been received by the host. Check the
host system for receipt of transmitted data. If data was not received by the
host, re-scan the bar code.

4-32

Five high beeps Emitted every 5 seconds while a reconnection attempt is in progress. (See

Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-17

High/low/high/low beeps Pairing bar code scanned.
Low/high beeps Bluetooth connection established.
High/low beeps Bluetooth disconnection event.

Note: When connected to a remote device using SPP or HID, if a disconnect
beep sequence sounds immediately after a bar code is scanned, check the
host device for receipt of transmitted data. It is possible that an attempt was
made to transmit the last bar code scanned after the connection was lost.

Long low/long high beeps Page timeout; remote device is out of range/not powered.

(See

Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-17

Long low/long high/long low/
long high beeps

Connection attempt was rejected by remote device.
Note: In the case of

connected to another digital scanner in single Point-to-Point locked mode, or
the piconet may be full in Multipoint-to-Point mode. If Pair On Contacts is
enabled and the digital scanner that is inserted is already connected to the
cradle, no beeping occurs.

Pairing Methods on page 4-24

.)

.)

, the cradle may already be

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Radio Communications Host Types

To set up the digital scanner for communication with a cradle, or to use standard Bluetooth profiles, scan the
appropriate host type bar code below.

•

Cradle Host (default) - Select this host type for digital scanner(s) to cradle operation. The digital scanner
must then be paired to the cradle and the cradle communicates directly to the host via the host interface
cable connection.

•

Serial Port Profile (Master) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support (see page

4-6). The digital scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth an d per fo rms like th er e’s a serial

connection. The digital scanner initiates the connection to the re mote device and is the Master. Scan
Serial Port Profile (Master), then scan the PAIR bar code for the remote device. See Pairing Bar Code

Format on page 4-25 for information about creating a pairing bar code for a remote device.

•

Serial Port Profile (Slave) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support (see page

4-6). The digital scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth an d per fo rms like th er e’s a serial

connection. The digital scanner accepts incom ing connection r equested fro m a remote device and is the
Slave. Scan Serial Port Profile (Slave) and wait for the incoming connection.

•

Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile
Support. (See page 4-6 for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support and Master/Slave definitions.) The
digital scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like a keyboard. The digital scanner
accepts incoming connection requested fro m a remote device and is the slave. Scan Bluetooth
Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) and wait for the incoming connection.

NOTE 1.The digital scanner supports keyboard emulation over the Bluetooth HID profile. For detailed

information, and HID host parameters, see HID Host Parameters on page 4-10.

2. When the digital scanner is paired to the cradle in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the digital scanner
automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio
losing communication. For more information see Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-17.

Radio Communications Host Types (continued)

*Cradle Host

Radio Communications 4 - 5

Serial Port Profile (Master)

Serial Port Profile (Slave)

Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave)

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Bluetooth Technology Profile Support

With Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, the cradle is not required for wireless communication. The digital
scanner communicates directly to the host using Bluetooth technology. The digital scanner supports the
standard Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) and HID Profiles which enable the digital scanner to communicate
with other Bluetooth devices that support these profiles.

•

SPP - the digital scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like there’s a serial
connection.

•

HID - the digital scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like a keyboard.

Master/Slave Set Up

The digital scanner can be set up as a Master or Slave.
When the digital scanner is set up as a Slave, it is discoverable and connectable to other devices. When the

digital scanner is set up as a Master, the Bluetooth address of the remote device to which a connection is
requested is required. A pairing bar code with the remote device address must be created and scanned to
attempt a connection to the remote device. See the Pairing Bar Code Format on page 4-25 for information
about creating a pairing bar code.

Master

When the digital scanner is set up as a Master (SPP), it initiates the radio connection to a slave device.
Initiating the connection is done by scanning a pairing bar code for the remote device (see Pairing Bar Code

Format on page 4-25).

Slave

When the digital scanner is set up as a Slave device (SPP), the digital scanner accepts an incoming
connection request from a remote device.

NOTE The number of digital scanners is dependent on the host’s capability.

Radio Communications 4 - 7

Bluetooth Friendly Name

You can set a meaningful name for the digital scanner that appears in the application during device discovery.
The default name is the digital scanner name followed by it s serial number, e.g.,
Scanning Set Defaults reverts the digital scanner to this name; use custom defaults to maintain the
user-programmed name through a Set Defaults operation.

To set a new Bluetooth Friendly Name, scan the following bar code, then scan up to 23 characters from

Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes. If the name contains less than 23 characters, scan End of Message on
page E-7 after entering the name.

NOTE If your application allows you to set a device name, this takes precedence over the Bluetooth Friendly

Name.

DS6878 123456789ABCDEF.

Bluetooth Friendly Name

Discoverable Mode

Select a discoverable mode based on the device initiating discovery:

•

Select General Discoverable Mode when initiating connection from a PC.

•

Select Limited Discoverable Mode when initiating connection from a mobile device (e.g., Motorola Q),
and the device does not appear in General Discoverable Mode. Note that it can take longer to discover
the device in this mode.

The device remains in Limited Discoverable Mode for 30 seconds, and green LEDs flash while in this
mode. It is then non-discoverable. To re-active Limited Discoverable Mode, press the trigger.

*General Discoverable Mode

Limited Discoverable Mode

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Wi-Fi Friendly Mode

Scanners configured for Wi-Fi friendly mode behave as follows:

•

The scanner remains in sniff mode, and exits sniff mode only during firmware update.

•

If any Wi-Fi channel is excluded from the hopping sequence, AFH turns off.

•

Scanner (and cradle) avoid the selected Wi-Fi channels after establishing connection.

Notes

•

If using this feature, configure all scanners in the area for Wi-Fi friendly mode.

•

By default, no Wi-Fi channels are excluded.

•

Since Bluetooth requires a minimum of 20 channels when Wi-Fi channels 1, 6, and 11 are excluded,
a smaller number of channels are cut from the hopping sequence.

•

Updating Wi-Fi friendly settings before Bluetooth connection is recommended.

Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Wi-Fi Friendly Mode, then see Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion
to select any channels to exclude.

*Disable Wi-Fi Friendly Mode

Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion

Select the channels to exclude:

•

Exclude Wi-Fi channel 1: Bluetooth channels 0-21 are excluded from hopping sequence

(2402-2423 MHz).

•

Exclude Wi-Fi channel 6: Bluetooth channels 25-46 are excluded from hopping sequence

(2427 - 2448 MHz).

•

Exclude Wi-Fi channel 11: Bluetooth channels 50-71 are excluded from hopping sequence

(2452 - 2473 MHz).

•

Exclude Wi-Fi channel 1, 6 and 11: Bluetooth channels 2-19 (2404-2421 MHz),

26-45 (2428 - 2447 MHz) and 51-69 (2453 - 2471 MHz) are excluded from hopping sequence.

•

Exclude Wi-Fi channels 1 and 6: Bluetooth channels 0-21 (2402-2423 MHz) and 25-46

(2427 - 2448 MHz) are excluded from hopping sequence.

Enable Wi-Fi Friendly Mode

•

Exclude Wi-Fi channels 1 and 11: Bluetooth channels 0-21 (2402-2423 MHz) an d 50 -7 1

(2452 - 2473 MHz) are excluded from hopping sequence.

•

Exclude Wi-Fi channel 6 and 11: Bluetooth channels 25-46 (2427 - 2448 MHz) and 50-71

(2452 - 2473 MHz) are excluded from hopping sequence.

Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion (continued)

*Use All Channels (Standard AFH)

Radio Communications 4 - 9

Exclude Wi-Fi Channel 1

Exclude Wi-Fi Channel 6

Exclude Wi-Fi Channels 1, 6, and 11

Exclude Wi-Fi Channel 11

Exclude Wi-Fi Channels 1 and 6

Exclude Wi-Fi Channels 1 and 11

Exclude Wi-Fi Channels 6 and 11

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HID Host Parameters

The digital scanner supports keyboard emulation over the Bluetooth HID profile. In this mode the digital
scanner can interact with Bluetooth enabled hosts suppo rtin g the HID profile as a Bluetooth keyboard.
Scanned data is transmitted to the host as keystrokes.

Following are the keyboard parameters supported by the HID host.

Apple iOS HID Feature

This option enables Apple iOS devices to open and close the iOS virtual keyboard by double-pressing the
trigger.

NOTE When this feature is enabled, the digital scanner may be incompatible with non-Apple iOS devices.

*Disable

Enable

Android HID Feature

This option allows simple Bluetooth pairing to the Android without requiring a PIN code.

*Disable

Enable

HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type.

*North American Standard Keyboards

Radio Communications 4 - 11

French Windows

French Canadian Windows 98

German Windows

French International

4 - 12 DS6878 Product Reference Guide

HID Country Keyboard Types (continued)

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

Swedish Windows

Japanese Windows

UK English Windows

French Canadian Windows 2000/XP

Portuguese/Brazilian Windows

Radio Communications 4 - 13

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay

This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to
increase the delay when the HID host requires a slower transmission of data.

NOTE If using an Android tablet, select Long Delay to guarantee data integrity.

*No Delay (0 msec)

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

HID CAPS Lock Override

When enabled, the case of the data is preserved regardless of the state of the caps lock key. This setting is
always enabled for the “Japanese, Windows (ASCII)” keyboard type and can not be disabled.

*Do Not Override Caps Lock Key

(Disable)

Override Caps Lock Key

(Enable)

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HID Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown
Characters is scanned, all bar code data is sent except for unknown char acters, and no error beeps sound.

When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is scanned, bar codes containing at least one
unknown character are not sent to the host, and an error beep sounds.

*Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters

(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters

(Disable)

Emulate Keypad

When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example, ASCII A is
sent as "ALT make" 0 6 5 "ALT Break."

*Disable Keypad Emulation

Enable Keypad Emulation

Radio Communications 4 - 15

HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution

When enabled, this parameter allows replacement of any FN1 character in an EAN128 bar code with a Key
Category and value chosen by the user. See FN1 Substitution Values on page 5-50 to set the Key Category
and Key Value.

*Disable Keyboard FN1 Substitution

Enable Keyboard FN1 Substitution

HID Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control-key sequences. When th is parameter is enabled, the keys
in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping (see Table 7-2 on page 7-19).

Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Enable Function Key Mapping

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Simulated Caps Lock

When enabled, the digital scanner inverts upper and lower case characters on the digital scanner bar code as
if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is done regardless of the current state of the
keyboard Caps Lock state.

*Disable Simulated Caps Lock

Enable Simulated Caps Lock

Convert Case

When enabled, the digital scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case.

*No Case Conversion

Convert All to Upper Case

Convert All to LowerCase

Auto-reconnect Feature

When in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the digital scanner automatically tries to reconnect to a remote
device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio losing communication. This can happen if the
digital scanner goes out of range with the remote device, or if the remote device powers down. The digital
scanner tries to reconnect for the period of time specified by the Reconnect Attempt Interval setting. During
that time the green LED continues to blink.

If the auto-reconnect process fails due to page time-outs, the digit al scanner sounds a page tim eout beep (lo ng
low/long high) and enters low power mode. The auto-reconnect process can be re-started by pulling the digital
scanner trigger.

If the auto-reconnect process fails because the remote device rejects the connection attempt, the digital
scanner sounds a connection reject beep sequence (see Wireless Beeper Definitions on page 4-3) and deletes
the remote pairing address. If this happens, a pairing bar code must be scanned to attempt a new connection
to the remote device.

NOTE If a bar code is scanned while the auto-reconnect sequence is in process, a transmission error beep

sequence sounds and the data is not transmitted to the host. After a connection is reestablished, normal
scanning operation returns. For error beep sequence definitions, see Beeper Definitions on page 2-1.

Radio Communications 4 - 17

The digital scanner has memory available fo r storing a r emo te Bluetooth ad dr ess for ea ch Ma ster mode ( SPP,
Cradle). When switching between these modes, the digital scanner automatically tries to reconnect to the last
device it was connected to in that mode.

NOTE Switching between Bluetooth host types by scanning a host type bar code ( page 4-4) causes the radio to

be reset. Scanning is disabled during this time. It takes several seconds for the digital scanner to
re-initialize the radio at which time scanning is enabled.

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Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback

When a digital scanner disconnects as it goes out of range, it immediately attempts to reconnect. While the
digital scanner attempts to reconnect, th e green LED continues to blink. If the auto-re connect process fails, the
digital scanner emits a p age timeou t beep (l ong low/long high) and stops blinking the LED. The process can be
restarted by pulling the trigger.

The Beep on Reconnect Attempt feature is disabled by default. When enabled, the digital scanner emits 5
short high beeps every 5 seconds while the reconnection attempt is in progress.Scan a bar code below to
enable or disable Beep on Reconnect Attempt.

*Disable Beep on Reconnect Attempt

Enable Beep on Reconnect Attempt

Radio Communications 4 - 19

Reconnect Attempt Interval

When a digital scanner disconnect s as it goes out of rang e, it immediately attempts to reconnect for the default
time interval of 30 seconds. This time interval can be changed to one of the following options:

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30 seconds

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1 minute

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5 minutes

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30 minutes

•

1 hour

•

Indefinitely.

To set the Reconnect Attempt Interval, scan one of the bar codes below

*Attempt to Reconnect for 30 Seconds

Attempt to Reconnect for 5 Minutes

Attempt to Reconnect for 1 Hour

Attempt to Reconnect for 1 Minute

Attempt to Reconnect for 30 Minutes

Attempt to Reconnect Indefinitely

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Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode

In Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) mode, select a re-connect option for when the digital scanner
loses its connect ion with a remote device:

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Auto-reconnect on Bar Code Data: The digital scanner auto-reconnects when you scan a bar code.

With this option, a delay can occur when transmitting the first characters. The digital scanner sounds a
decode beep upon bar code scan, followed by a connection, a page timeout, a rejection beep, or a
transmission error beep. Select this option to optimize battery life on the digital scanner and mobile
device. Note that auto-reconnect does not occur on rejection and cable unplug commands.

•

Auto-reconnect Immediately: When the digital scanner loses connection, it attempts to reconnect. If a

page timeout occurs, the digital scanner attempts reconnect on a trigger pull. Select this option if the
digital scanner’s battery life is not an issue and you do not want a delay to occur when the first bar code
is transmitted. Note that auto-reconnect does not occur on rejection and cable unplug commands.

•

Disable Auto-reconnect: When the digital scanner loses connection, you must re-establish it manually.

*Auto-reconnect on Bar Code Data

Disable Auto-reconnect

Out of Range Indicator

An out of range indicator can be set by scanning Enable Beep on Reconnect Attempt on page 4-18 and
extending the time using the Reconnect Attempt Interval on page 4-19.

For example, with Beep on Reconnect Attempt disabled while the digi tal scanner loses radio connection when
it is taken out of range, the digital scanner attempts to reconnect silently during the time interval set by
scanning a Reconnect Attempt Interval.

Auto-reconnect Immediately

When Beep on Reconnect Attempt is enabled, the digital scanner emits 5 high beeps every 5 seconds while
the reconnection attempt is in progress. If the Reconnect Attempt Interval is adjusted to a longer period of time,
such as 30 minutes, the digital scanner emits 5 high beeps every 5 seco nds for 30 mi nutes pr oviding an out of
range indicator.

Digital Scanner(s) To Cradle Support

Modes of Operation

The charging cradle with radio supports two radio communication modes of operation, allowing the digital
scanner to communicate wirelessly:

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Point-to-Point

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Multipoint-to-Point.

Point-to-Point Communication

In Point-to-Point communication mode, the cradle allows one digital scanner to connect to it at a time. In this
mode, the digital scanner is paired to the cradle either by insertion into the cradle (if pairing on contacts is
enabled, page 4-24), or by scanning the PAIR bar code. Communication can be locked, unlocked (default), or
in a lock override state (see Pairing Modes on page 4-23). In locked mode, locking intervals must be set by
scanning a connection maintenance interval bar code begin nin g on page 4-26.

To activate this mode of operation, scan Point-to-Point.

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Multipoint-to-Point Communication

Multipoint-to-Point communication mode allows up to three digital scanners to pair to one cradle for the
CR0078-S and up to seven digital scanners for the CR0078-P.

To activate this mode, the first digital scanner connected to the cradle must scan the Multipoint-to-Point bar
code. This mode allows a parameter broadcast ( p age 4-22) feature that forw ards parameter bar code settings
to all connected digital scanners. In this mode, programming one digital scanner applies the settings to all
connected digital scanners.

To select Point-to-Point or Multipoint-to-Point mode, scan the appropriate bar code.

Multipoint-to-Point Mode

*Point-to-Point Mode

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Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only)

When in multipoint-to-point mode, enable Parameter Br oadcast to br oadcast all pa rameter ba r co des scanned
to all other digital scanners in the piconet. If disabled, parameter bar codes are processed by the ind ividual
digital scanner only, and the digital scanner ignores parameters broadcast from other digital scanners or from
the cradle.

*Enable Parameter Broadcast

Disable Parameter Broadcast

Pairing

Pairing is the process by which a digital scanner initiates communication with a cradle. Scanning
Multipoint-to-Point activates multi digital scanner-to-cradle operation and allows up to three digital scanners
to pair to one cradle for the CR0078-S and up to seven digital scanners for the CR0078-P.

To pair the digital scanner with the cradle, scan the pairing bar code. A high/low/high/low beep sequence
indicates that the pairing bar code was decode d. When a connection betwee n the cradle and digit al scanner is
established, a low/high beep sounds.

NOTE 1. The pairing bar code that connects the digital scanner to a cradle is unique to each cradle.

2. Do not scan data or parameters until pairing completes.

3. When the digital scanner is paired to the cradle in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the digital scanner

automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio
losing communication. For more information see Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-17.

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Pairing Modes

When operating with the cradle, two modes of pairing are supported:

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Locked Pairing Mode - When a cradle is paired (connected) to the digital scanner (or up to three digital
scanners for the CR0078-S and up to seven digital scanners for the CR0078-P in Multipoint-to-Point
mode), any attempt to connect a different digital scanner, by either scanning the PAIR bar code on the
cradle or by inserting it into the cradle with the pairing on contacts feature enabled ( page 4-24), is
rejected. The currently connected digital scanner(s) maintain connection. In this mode , you must set a

Connection Maintenance Interval on page 4-26.

•

Unlocked Pairing Mode - Pair (connect) a new digital scanner to a cradle at any time by either sca nning
the PAIR bar code on the cradle or by inserting it into the cradle with the pairing on contacts feature
enabled. This unpairs the previous digital scanner from the cradle (Point-to-Point mode only).

To set the cradle pairing mode, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Unlocked Pairing Mode

Locked Pairing Mode

Lock Override

Lock Override overrides a locked digital scanner base pairing and connects a new digital scanner. In
Multipoint-to-Point mode, this unpairs any disconnected (out of range) digital scanner first, in order to connect
the new digital scanner.

To use Lock Override, scan the bar code below, followed by the pairing bar code on the cradle.

LockOverride

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Pairing Methods

There are two pairing methods. The default method allows the digital scanner and cradle to pair (connect)
when the pairing bar code on the cradle is scanned. A second method pairs the digital scanner and cradle
when the digital scanner is inserted in the cradle. To enable this feature, scan Enable Pair On Contacts below.
With this feature enabled it is not necessary to scan the pairing bar code on the cradle. If the pairing is
successful, a low/high connection beep sequence sounds a few seconds after the digital scanner is placed in
the cradle. See Wireless Beeper Definitions on page 4-3 for other beep sequences.

To enable or disable pairing on contacts, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Pair On Contacts

Disable Pair on Contacts

Unpairing

Unpair the digital scanner from the crad le or PC/host to make the cradle available for pairing with another
digital scanner. Scan the bar code below to disconnect the digital scanne r from its cradle/PC host.

An unpairing bar code is also included in the DS6878 Quick Reference Guide.

Unpairing

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Paring Bar Code Content:

‘B’ + Bluetooth Address

B112233445566

Pairing Bar Code Format

When the digital scanner is configured as an SPP Master, you must create a pairing bar code for the remote
Bluetooth device to which the digital scanner can connect. The Bluetooth address of the remote device must
be known. Pairing bar codes are Code 128 bar codes and are formatted as follows:

<Fnc 3>Bxxxxxxxxxxxx

where:

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B (or LNKB) is the prefix

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xxxxxxxxxxxx represents the 12-character Bluetooth address.

Pairing Bar Code Example

If the remote device to which the digital scanner can connect has a Bluetooth address of 11:22:33:44:55:66,
then the pairing bar code is:

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Connection Maintenance Interval

NOTE The Connection Maintenance Interval only applies in locked pairing mode (see page 4-23).

When a digital scanner disconnects from a cradle due to a Link Supervision Timeout, the digital scanner
immediately attempts to reconnect to the cradle for 30 seco nd s. If th e au to -r ec on ne ct pro ce ss fails , it can be
restarted by pulling the digital scanner trigger.

To guarantee that a disconnected digital scanner can reconnect when it comes back in range, the cradle
reserves the connection for that digital scanner for a period of time defined by the Connection Maintenance
Interval. If the cradle is supporting the maximum three digital scanners and one digital scanner disconnects, a
fourth digital scanner cannot pair to the cradle during this interval. To connect another digital scanner: either
wait until the connection maintenance interval expires then scan the PAIR bar code on the cradle with the new
digital scanner; or , scan Lock Override ( page 4-23) with the new digital scanner then scan the PAIR bar code
on the cradle.

NOTE When the CR0078-S cradle supports the maximum three digital scanners and the CR0078-P supports the

maximum seven digital scanners, it stores the remote pairing address of each digital scanner in memory
regardless of the digital scanner condition (e.g., discharged battery). When you want to change the digital
scanners paired to the cradle, unpair each digital scanner currently connected to the cradle by scanning
the Unpairing bar code prior and reconnect each appropriate digital scanner by scanning the PAIR bar
code on the cradle.

Connection Maintenance Interval opt ion s ar e:

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15 minutes

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30 minutes

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One hour

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Two hours

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Four hours

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Eight hours

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24 hours

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Indefinitely.

Considerations

The system administrator determines the Connection Maintenance Interval. A shorter interval allows new
users to gain access to abandoned connec tions more quickly, but causes problems if users leave the work
area for extended periods. A longer interval allows existing users to leave the work area for longer periods of
time, but ties up the system for new users.

To avoid this conflict, users who are going off-shift can scan the unpair bar code on page 4-24 to ignore the
Connection Maintenance Interval and make the connection immediately available.

To set the Connection Maintenance Interval, scan one of the bar codes below

*Set Interval to 15 Minutes

Set Interval to 30 Minutes

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Set Interval to 60 Minutes

Set Interval to 4 Hours

Set Interval to 2 Hours

Set Interval to 8 Hours

Set Interval to 24 Hours

Set Interval to Forever

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Page Button

The CR0078-P cradle offers a page button (see CR0078-P Series Cradle on page 1-6). The page button is a
sensor that when touched, causes paired scanners to emit a beeping sequence. The default is Disable Page

Button.

1. Place your finger over the button sensor .

2. Press down for approximately 1 second.

3. The cradle LED will turn blue when the scanner is out of the cradle. The paired scanner will beep five

times. If multiple scanners are paired to the cradle, all the scanners will beep five times.

4. Repeat as necessary.

NOTE Scanners out of radio range will not beep when paged. Refer to Technical Specifications on page 3-9 for

detailed radio range information.

Scan one of the following bar codes to enable or disable this feature.

*Disable Page Button

Enable Page Button

Bluetooth Security

The digital scanner supports Bluetooth Authentication and Encryption. Authentication can be requested by
either the remote device or the digital scanner. When Authentication is requested, the digital scanner uses its
programmed PIN code to generate a link key. Once Authentication is complete, either device may then
negotiate to enable Encryption.

NOTE A remote device can still request Authentication.

Authentication

To force Authentication with a remote device (including the cradle), scan the Enable Authentication bar code
below. To prevent the digital scanner from forcing Authentication, scan the Disable Authentication bar code
below.

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Enable Authentication

*Disable Authentication

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PIN Code

To set the PIN code (e.g., password) on the digital scanner, scan the bar code below followed by five
alphanumeric programming bar codes (see Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes). The default PIN code is

12345.
If the digital scanner communicates with a cradle with security enabled, synchronize the PIN codes on the

digital scanner and cradle. To achieve this, connect the digital scanner to the cradle when setting the PIN
codes. If the digital scanner is not connected to a cradle, the PIN code change only takes affect on the digital
scanner. If security is r equired between the digit al scanner and cradle, and the PIN cod es do not match, pairing
fails. If the PIN codes are not synchronized, re-synchronize them by disabling security, establishing a
connection to the cradle, and then programming a new PIN code.

Set PIN Code

Variable PIN Code

The default PIN code is the user-programmed Static PIN Code. Typically, however, HID connections require
entering a V aria ble PIN Code. If, when attempting connection, the application present s a text box that includes
a PIN, scan the Variable PIN Code bar code, then re-attempt connection. When you hear a beep indicating
the digital scanner is waiting for an alphanumeric entry, enter the provided variable PIN using the

Alphanumeric Bar Codes on page E-1, then scan End of Message on page E-7 if the code is less than 16

characters. The digital scanner discards the variable PIN code after connection.

*Static PIN Code

Variable PIN Code

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Encryption

NOTE Authentication must be performed before Encryption can take effect.

To set up the digital scanner for enabling Encryption, scan Enable Encryption. To prevent the digital scanner
from enabling Encryption, scan Disable Encryption. When enabled, the radio encrypts data

Enable Encryption

* Disable Encryption

.

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Secure Simple Pairing IO Capability (SPP Server and SPP Master Host Mode Only)

Bluetooth 2.1 uses the Secure Simple Pairing method to authenticate devices and create an encryptio n key. As
a part of that algorithm, the device must state its IO capabilities. When in Serial Profile Host (master or slave),
the default is No Input/No Output and no user interaction is required; however , a device may pr ompt the user
to confirm the pairing process.

Keyboard Only (passkey entry) is used between a device with a display and a device with numeric keypad
entry (such as a keyboard), or two devices with numeric keypad entry. In the first case, the display shows a
6-digit numeric code to the user , who then enters the co de on the keyp ad. In the second case, the user o f each
device enters the same 6-digit number.

NOTE Use this option to connect to an Android tablet.

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No Input/No Output: Least amount of security (may not be acceptable for some devices).

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Keyboard Only: Higher level of security .

* No Input/No Output

Keyboard Only

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Connecting an iOS or Android Product With the Digital Scanner

Perform the following steps on each device to establish a link.

HID Keyboard Emulation

On the DS6878, scan Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) on page 4-5. Next:

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On an iOS/iPad/iPhone, select Settings > General > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth On. Choose the
DS6878 digital scanner from the list of discovered devices. This establishes a link allowing scanning into
any application with keyboard ent ry.

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On an Android/ Motorola ET1/Droid, select Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth (to turn Bluetooth
on, if not already on). Select Bluetooth Settings and choose the DS6878 digital scanner from the list of
discovered devices. (The DS6878 digital scanner normally displays as DS6878 - xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is
the serial number.)

IMPORTANT Android devices, specifically the Motorola ET1, may require scanning a PIN to connect. If so, a PIN

displays on the device. Scan Variable PIN Code on page 4-30 then re-attempt connection. A beep
indicates the scanner is waiting for PIN entry. Scan the PIN using the Alphanumeric Keyboard on

page E-1. To delete incorrect scanned entries, scan Cancel on page E-7.

For more information, see Variable PIN Code on page 4-30.

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CHAPTER 5 USER PREFERENCES &

Feature/Option

* Indicates default

*Enable Decode Aiming Pattern

(2)

Option decimal value
for programming

MISCELLANEOUS DIGITAL
SCANNER OPTIONS

Introduction

If desired, program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter
describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features.

The digital scanner ships with the settings in Configure the digital scanner using the 123Scan2 configuration

program (see 123Scan2 on page 13- 1). on page 5 -2 (also see Appendix A, Standa rd Default Parameters for all

host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not
necessary.

To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in
non-volatile memory and are preserved even when you power down the digital scanner.

NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the

screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and
bars and/or spaces are not merging.

If not using a USB cable, select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information) after the
power-up beeps sound. This is only necessary upon the first power-up when connecting to a new host.

To return all features to default values, scan the Default Parameters on page 5-5 . Throughout the programming
bar code menus, asterisks (

*) indicate default values.

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high,
scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 5-8. The digital scanner
issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters require scanning several bar codes. See these parameter descriptions for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.

User Preferences/Miscellaneous Option Parameter Defaults

Table • lists the defaults for preferences parameters. To change the default values:

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Scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide. The s e new values replace the standard default values in
memory. To recall the default parameter values, scan the Default Parameters on page 5-5.

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Configure the digital scanner using the 123Scan2 configuration program (see 123Scan2 on page 13-1).

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 5-1

User Preferences

Set Default Parameter Set Defaults
Parameter Bar Code Scanning 236 Enable
Beep After Good Decode 56 Enable
Suppress Power Up Beeps 721 Do Not Suppress
Beeper Tone 145 Medium
Beeper Volume 140 High
Beeper Duration 628 Medium
Beep on Insertion 288 Enable
Decode Pager Motor 613 Disable

User Preferences Default Parameters

Parameter

Parameter

Number

Default

Number

5-5
5-6
5-6
5-7
5-8
5-9
5-10
5-10
5-11

Page

Decode Pager Motor Duration 626 150 msec
Night Mode Trigger 1215 Disable
Night Mode Toggle N/A N/A
Batch Mode 544 Normal (Do Not Batch

Data)

5-11
5-14
5-14
5-15

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Table 5-1

Hand-held Trigger Mode 138 Level
Hands-free Mode 630 Enable
Presentation Performance Mode 650 Stan dard
Low Power Mode 128 Enabled
Time Delay to Hand-held Low Power Mode 146 100 msec
Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode 663 1 Minute
Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode 662 1 Hour
Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto Aim
Picklist Mode 402 Disabled Always
Mobile Phone/Display Mode 716 Disable
FIPS Mode 736 Enabled
PDF Prioritization 719 Disable
PDF Prioritization Timeout 720 200 msec

User Preferences Default Parameters (Continued)

Parameter

Parameter

Number

729

Default

15 Sec

Page

Number

5-17
5-18
5-19
5-20
5-20
5-23
5-25
5-27
5-28
5-29
5-30
5-31
5-31

Continuous Bar Code Read 649 Disable
Unique Bar Code Reporting 723 Disable
Decode Session Timeout 136 9.9 Sec
Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 137 0.5 Sec
Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols 144 0.2 Sec
Fuzzy 1D Processing 514 Enable
Hand-held Decode Aiming Pattern 306 Enable
Hands-free Decode Aiming Pattern 590 Enable
Presentation Mode Field of View 609 Full
Decoding Illumination 298 Enable
Multicode Mode 677 Disable
Multicode Expression 661 1
Multicode Mode Concatenation 717 Disable
Multicode Concatenation Symbology 722 Concatenate as PDF417

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5-32
5-33
5-33
5-33
5-34
5-34
5-35
5-36
5-37
5-37
5-38
5-43
5-44

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Table 5-1

Miscellaneous Options

Transmit Code ID Character 45 None
Prefix Value 99,105 7013 <CR><LF>
Suffix 1 Value

Suffix 2 Value
Scan Data Transmission Format 235 Data as is
FN1 Substitution Values 103, 109 Set
Transmit “No Read” Message 94 Disable
Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval 1118 Disable
Dump Scanner Parameters
Report Version

User Preferences Default Parameters (Continued)

Parameter

Parameter

Number

98, 104
100, 106

Default

7013 <CR><LF>

Page

Number

5-47
5-48
5-48

5-49
5-50
5-51
5-52
5-53
5-53