Zebra DS8178 User Guide

DS8178

MN-002752-11EN

Digital Scanner

Product Reference Guide

DS8178 DIGITAL SCANNER

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

MN-002752-11EN

Revision A

August 2021

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below.

Change Date Description

MN-002752-11EN
Rev. A

MN-002752-10EN
Rev. A

MN-002752-09EN
Rev. A

8/2021 Added CDC Host Variant.
6/2021 - Added the Very Low Power Setting barcode in Radio Output Power.

- Updated Defeat Virtual Tether Alarm.

4/2021 Added:

- AutoConfig (Scanner Cloning Through Cradle)

- Battery Charging User Indication Enhancement

- Datalogic Host Format

- Datalogic Supported Commands

- Datalogic RS232 variant to Table 10-2 and Table 10-3

- RS322 Host Datalogic Variant

- Virtual Tether

- Night Mode Silence Radio Beeper Indications

- Night Mode Silence Low Battery Beeper Indication

- Night Mode Silence Parameter Programming Beeper Indications

- Datalogic USB CDC Host Variant barcode.
Removed:

- Low Power Mode

- Provide Documentation Feedback

- "https://www".
Updated the Data Parsing section.

Change Date Description

MN-002752-08EN
Rev. A

MN-002752-07EN
Rev. A

MN-002752-06

Rev . A

MN-002752-05

Rev . A

12/2020 - Removed Bluetooth Classic Bluetooth and/or Low Energy (Cr adle Parameter

Only/ Cradle Host Only).

- Replaced offending terms.

7/2020 - Split 123Scan chapter to Chapter 2 123Scan and Software Tools and

Chapter 16 Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol

- Updated Chapter 2 123Scan Requirements

- Updated the cleaners and disinfectant cleaners lists

- Updated Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos

- Updated LED Indications and troubleshooting

- Added the USB Cert information in Table 4-2

- Added Data Parsing in Chapter 16

- Added Linked QR Mode (parameter #1847).

9/2019 Added PowerCap information.

6/2019 - Removed Simple COM Port Emulation.

- Removed Require and Suppress from OCR Template.

- Updated numeric keyboard cross references for OCR Check Digit Modulus
and OCR Quiet Zone.

- Updated OCR Template default and text.

- Updated Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval max value.

- Updated MSI Check Digits.

- Updated reference to Symbol Technologies under 1D Quiet Zone Level.

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MN-002752-04

Rev . A

- Added 4th note to Autodiscriminate ISBT Concatenation.

10/2018 - Added Grid Matrix sample bar code.

- Updated approved cleaning agents for healthcare.

- Updated Secure Pharmaceutical to securPharm.

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Change Date Description

MN-002752-03

Rev . A

7/2018 Updated:

- Zebra copyright statement.

- Troubleshooting.

- JIRA issues (top pixel address; Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval min/max
change).

- Modifier Characters Table E-3 (missing Malimark, GS1 Data Matrix, GS1
QR).

- MOD 10/MOD11 to MOD 11/MOD10.

- 123Scan chapter.

- OCR parameters 1766 & 1770.

- Digimarc bar codes and description; add to Appendix A default table.

- Defaults for Lamp Mode Control.

- Auto-reconnect feature.

- Pairing bar code format with STC info.

- Defaults for ISBT Concatenation.

- Values under bar codes for SSI baud rates: 230,400, 46 0,800, 921,600.

- CR8178-PC illustration and measurement callouts.

- Changed RSS Expanded to GS1 DataBar Expanded (Digimarc chapter).

- First row of table under Hands-free Decode Session Timeout.

- Changed ISBT 128 default to disable.

- Radio Output Power (parameter # 1324): The DS8178 uses a Bluetooth
Class 1 qualified and Class 2 capable radio.

- Bluetooth Radio, Linking, and Batch Operation: The DS8178 digital
scanner has a Bluetooth Class 1 qualified and Class 2 capable radio...

- Microsoft UWP USB changed to USB HID POS.

- Deleted OCR Common Fonts.

- Under Bluetooth Radio, Linking, and Batch Operation - Changed Blue tooth
Class 1 qualified and Class 2 capable radio range to 100 m / 330 ft.-

- Picklist Mode description.

- Relocated Pull Trigger Twice to Re-connect

- Night Mode

- Disable Image Cropping size

- Re-added

- Vibrate motor - HC only

- Moved Beep on <BEL> to User Prefs

- Lamp Mode - Deleted 10 min, 30 min, Always On

- Grid Matrix Inverse default to Regular Only

- Grid Matrix Mirror default to Regular Only

Added:

- Notes: When enabling ISBT Concatenation or Autodiscriminate ISBT.

- Concatenation set Code 128 security level to Leve l 2.

- Illumination Brightness parameter.

- Grid Matrix parameters.

- Symbol I, AIM ID, and AIM Code Modifier Character for Grid Matrix.

- OCR parameter: Enable/disable OCR common fonts; OCR Redundancy.

- GS1 DataBar variants.

- New GS1 DataBar variants sample bar codes.

- New Microsoft UWP USB (USB Host Type) host parameter.

- New troubleshooting row: LED blinks even if the pairing request was
canceled.

- Driver’s License Parsing parameter number.

- Secure Pharmaceutical and Secure Pharmaceutical Output Formatting
parameters.

- Re-pair on Double Trigger Press.

- Battery Attributes appendix.

- Scan Speed Analytics appendix.

- Febraban parameter.

- Battery Preservation Mode.

-

TGCS (IBM) USB Direct I/O Beep

Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto Aim

Change Date Description

MN-002752-02

Rev . A

MN-002752-01

Rev . A

03/2017 Updated:

- Sample bar codes appendix

- OCR chapter

- Uncropped image sizes

- Maintenance/Tech Specs chapter name

- Matrix 2 of 5 default

- Parameter name change: GS1 DataBar-14 to GS1 DataBar Omnidirection al
Added:

- Digimarc chapter

- Unpairing note

- Baud Rate 4800 (removed note: The digital scanner does not support baud
rates below 9600)

- Troubleshooting bar codes

- DotCode parameters

01/2017 Initial Release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Revision History................................................................................................................................. ii

About This Guide

Introduction..................................................................................................................................... xxv

Configurations................................................................................................................................. xxv

Digital Scanner...................................................................................................... .................... xxv

Cradles..................................................................................................................................... xxvi

Related Product Line Configurations............................................................................................. xxvi

Cables...................................................................................................................................... xxvi

Chapter Descriptions ..........................................................................................................................xxvii

Notational Conventions................................................................................................................ xxviii

Related Documents ....................................................................................................................... xxix

Service Information........................................................................................................................ xxix

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

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

Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

DS8178 Features ........................................................................................................................... 1-2

Cradle Features ............................................................................................................................. 1-2

Standard Cradle ....................................................................................................................... 1-3

Presentation Cradle ................................................................................................................. 1-4

Connecting the Cradle ............................................................................................................. 1-4

Changing the Host Interface .................................................................................................... 1-4

Using a DC Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 1-5

Mounting the Cradle ................................................................................................................. 1-5

Using the Document Capture Stand .............................................................................................. 1-6

DS8178 Battery/PowerCap ............................................................................................................ 1-7

Charging the DS8178 Battery/PowerCap ................................................................................ 1-7

Recovering a Discharged Battery/PowerCap ........................................................................... 1-8

Shutting Off the Digital Scanner Battery or Capacitor .............................................................. 1-8

DS8178 Battery Statistics Capabilities ..................................................................................... 1-8

DS8178 PowerCap Statistics Capabilities ............................................................................... 1-9

Inserting the Battery/PowerCap ............................................................................................. 1-10

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Removing the Battery/PowerCap ........................................................................................... 1-13

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradles ............................................................................................ 1-14

Sending Data to the Host Computer ............................................................................................ 1-15

Pairing .................................................................................................................................... 1-15

Lost Connection to Host ......................................................................................................... 1-15

Configuring the Scanner .............................................................................................................. 1-15

Radio Communications ................................................................................................................ 1-15

Accessories .................................................................................................................................. 1-16

Chapter 2: 123Scan and Software Tools

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

123Scan ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Communication with 123Scan .................................................................................................. 2-2

123Scan Requirements .......................................................................................................... .. 2-2

123Scan Information ................................................................................................................ 2-2

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos ................................................................... 2-3

Scanner Control App ...................................................................................................................... 2-4

Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility ...................................................................................................... 2-4

Chapter 3: Data Capture

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

Beeper and LED Indications .......................................................................................................... 3-1

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

Cradle LED Indications ............................................................................................................ 3-4

Scanning ........................................................................................................................................ 3-7

Hand-Held Scanning ................................................................................................................ 3-7

Hands-Free Scanning .............................................................................................................. 3-7

Aiming with Digital Scanner ..................................................................................................... 3-8

Decode Ranges ........................................................................................................................... 3-10

Chapter 4: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications

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

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 4-1

Known Harmful Ingredients ...................................................................................................... 4-2

Approved Cleaners for Standard DS8178 Digital Scanners and CR8178 Cradles .................. 4-2

Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for Healthcare Configurations of the DS8178 Digital

Scanners and CR8178 Cradles ............................................................................................... 4-2

Cleaning the Digital Scanner .................................................................................................... 4-3

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 4-5

Dump Scanner Parameters ...................................................................................................... 4-8

Send Versions .......................................................................................................................... 4-9

Report Software Version .................................................................................................... 4-9

Serial Number .................................................................................................................... 4-9

Manufacturing Information ................................................................................................. 4-9

Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................. 4-10

Cradle Signal Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 4-14

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Chapter 5: Radio Communications

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

Setting Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 5-1

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

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

Radio Communications Parameter Defaults .................................................................................. 5-2

Wireless Beeper Definitions ........................................................................................................... 5-4

Radio Communication Host Types ................................................................................................ 5-4

Bluetooth Classic vs. Low Energy Bluetooth ............................................................................ 5-4

Cradle ....................................................................................................................................... 5-4

Human Interface Device (HID) Keyboard Emulation ................................................................ 5-6

Simple Serial Interface (SSI) .................................................................................................... 5-7

Serial Port Profile (SPP) ........................................................................................................... 5-9

Bluetooth Technology Profile Support ...................................................................................... 5-9

Central/Peripheral Set Up ........................................................................................................ 5-9

Central .............................................................................................................................. 5-10

Peripheral ......................................................................................................................... 5-10

Bluetooth Friendly Name ............................................................................................................. 5-10

Discoverable Mode ................................................................................................................ 5-11

Wi-Fi Friendly Mode ..................................................................................................................... 5-12

Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 5-12

Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion .......................................................................................... 5-12

Wi-Fi Channel Exclusion .................................................................................................. 5-12

Radio Output Power ..................................................................................................................... 5-14

Link Supervision Timeout ....................................................................................................... 5-15

Bluetooth Radio State .................................................................................................................. 5-16

HID Host Parameters ................................................................................................................... 5-16

HID Features for Apple iOS ................................................................................................... 5-16

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................. 5-17

HID CAPS Lock Override ....................................................................................................... 5-17

HID Ignore Unknown Characters ........................................................................................... 5-18

Emulate Keypad ..................................................................................................................... 5-18

Fast HID Keyboard ................................................................................................................. 5-19

Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 5-19

HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution ............................................................................................. 5-20

HID Function Key Mapping .................................................................................................... 5-20

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 5-21

Convert Case ......................................................................................................................... 5-21

Auto-Reconnect Feature .............................................................................................................. 5-22

Auto-Reconnect Option .......................................................................................................... 5-23

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback ...................................................................................... 5-24

Reconnect Attempt Interval .................................................................................................... 5-24

Sleep Between Attempts ........................................................................................................ 5-26

Number of Retry Attempts ...................................................................................................... 5-27

Out of Range Indicator ................................................................................................................. 5-28

Beep on Insertion ......................................................................................................................... 5-28

Digital Scanner(s) To Cradle Support .......................................................................................... 5-29

Modes of Operation ................................................................................................................ 5-29

Point-to-Point Communication ......................................................................................... 5-29

Multipoint-to-Point Communication .................................................................................. 5-29

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Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) .............................................................................. 5-30

Pairing .................................................................................................................................... 5-30

Pairing Modes .................................................................................................................. 5-31

Lock Override ................................................................................................................... 5-31

Pairing Methods ..................................................................................................................... 5-32

Pull Trigger Twice to Re-connect ...................................................................................... 5-32

Unpairing .......................................................................................................................... 5-32

Toggle Pairing .................................................................................................................. 5-33

Pairing Bar Code Format Using the Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility ...................................... 5-33

Connection Maintenance Interval ........................................................................................... 5-33

Considerations ................................................................................................................. 5-34

AutoConfig (Scanner Cloning Through Cradle) ..................................................................... 5-35

Cradle Configuration ........................................................................................................ 5-36

Batch Mode .................................................................................................................................. 5-36

Modes of Operation .......................................................................................................... 5-36

Persistent Batch Storage ............................................................................................................. 5-39

Page Button ................................................................................................................................. 5-39

Page Options ............................................................................................................................... 5-40

Page Mode ............................................................................................................................. 5-40

Page State Timeout ............................................................................................................... 5-40

Bluetooth Security ........................................................................................................................ 5-41

PIN Code ................................................................................................................................ 5-41

Variable PIN Code ............................................................................................................ 5-41

Bluetooth Security Levels ....................................................................................................... 5-43

Virtual Tether ............................................................................................................................... 5-44

Configuring the Alarm on the Scanner ................................................................................... 5-44

Audio Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner ............................................................................ 5-45

LED Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner ............................................................................... 5-45

Illumination Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner ................................................................... 5-46

Haptic Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner (DS8178-HC Only) ............................................ 5-46

Virtual Tether Alarm on the Cradle ......................................................................................... 5-47

Delay Before Virtual Alarm Activates ..................................................................................... 5-47

Virtual Tether Alarm Duration ................................................................................................. 5-48

Stopping the alarm ........................................................................................................... 5-48

Defeat Virtual Tether Alarm .................................................................................................... 5-49

Pause Virtual Tether Alarm Duration ..................................................................................... 5-49

Virtual Tether Alarm Considerations ................................................................................. 5-50

Bluetooth Radio, Linking, and Batch Operation ........................................................................... 5-51

Setting Up an iOS or Android Product To Work With The Digital Scanner ............................ 5-51

Chapter 6: User Preferences

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

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

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

User Preferences Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................... 6-2

Parameters .................................................................................................................................... 6-5

Default Parameters .................................................................................................................. 6-5

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

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

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Beep on <BEL> ........................................................................................................................ 6-7

Direct Decode Indicator ............................................................................................................ 6-8

Beeper Volume ........................................................................................................................ 6-9

Beeper Tone .......................................................................................................................... 6-10

Beeper Duration ..................................................................................................................... 6-11

Suppress Power Up Beeps .................................................................................................... 6-11

Decode Pager Motor (DS8178-HC Only) ............................................................................... 6-12

Decode Pager Motor Duration (DS8178-HC Only) ................................................................ 6-12

Night Mode (DS8178-HC Only) .............................................................................................. 6-14

Night Mode Trigger ........................................................................................................... 6-15

Night Mode Toggle ........................................................................................................... 6-15

Night Mode Silence Radio Beeper Indications ................................................................. 6-16

Night Mode Silence Low Battery Beeper Indication ......................................................... 6-17

Night Mode Silence Parameter Programming Beeper Indications ................................... 6-18

Lamp Mode ............................................................................................................................ 6-20

Lamp Mode Control .......................................................................................................... 6-20

Lamp Mode Timeout ........................................................................................................ 6-21

Timeout to Low Power Mode from Auto Aim .......................................................................... 6-23

Battery Preservation Mode ..................................................................................................... 6-24

Hand-Held Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................ 6-25

Hands-Free Mode .................................................................................................................. 6-26

Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern ........................................................................................ 6-26

Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern ...................................................................................... 6-27

Picklist Mode .......................................................................................................................... 6-28

FIPS Mode ............................................................................................................................. 6-29

Continuous Bar Code Read ................................................................................................... 6-29

Unique Bar Code Reporting ................................................................................................... 6-30

Decode Session Timeout ....................................................................................................... 6-30

Hands-free Decode Session Timeout .................................................................................... 6-31

Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ............................................................................ 6-32

Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols ...................................................................... 6-32

Triggered Timeout, Same Symbol ......................................................................................... 6-33

Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) ............................................................................. 6-34

Mobile Phone/Display Mode .................................................................................................. 6-35

PDF Prioritization ................................................................................................................... 6-36

PDF Prioritization Timeout ..................................................................................................... 6-37

Presentation Mode Field of View ........................................................................................... 6-37

Decoding Illumination ............................................................................................................. 6-38

Illumination Brightness ........................................................................................................... 6-38

Motion Tolerance (Hand-Held Trigger Modes Only) .............................................................. 6-39

Battery/PowerCap Threshold ................................................................................................. 6-40

Add an Enter Key ................................................................................................................... 6-41

Transmit Code ID Character .................................................................................................. 6-41

Prefix/Suffix Values ................................................................................................................ 6-43

Scan Data Transmission Format ............................................................................................ 6-44

FN1 Substitution Values ......................................................................................................... 6-45

Transmit “No Read” Message ................................................................................................ 6-46

Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval ................................................................................................ 6-47

securPharm Decoding ............................................................................................................ 6-48

securPharm Output Formatting .............................................................................................. 6-49

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Sample GS1 Format ........................................................................................................ 6-49

Sample IFA Format .......................................................................................................... 6-50

securPharm Output Formatting Bar Codes ...................................................................... 6-51

Battery Charging User Indication Enhancement .................................................................... 6-52

Chapter 7: Imaging Preferences

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

Scanning Sequence Examples ...................................................................................................... 7-2

Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................... 7-2

Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults ...................................................................................... 7-2

Imaging Preferences ...................................................................................................................... 7-4

Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 7-4

Decode Mode ..................................................................................................................... 7-4

Snapshot Mode .................................................................................................................. 7-4

Image Capture Illumination ...................................................................................................... 7-5

Image Capture Autoexposure .................................................................................................. 7-5

Fixed Exposure ........................................................................................................................ 7-6

Fixed Gain ................................................................................................................................ 7-6

Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode .............................................................................. 7-7

Snapshot Mode Timeout .......................................................................................................... 7-8

Snapshot Aiming Pattern ......................................................................................................... 7-9

Silence Operational Mode Changes ........................................................................................ 7-9

Image Cropping ...................................................................................................................... 7-10

Crop to Pixel Addresses ......................................................................................................... 7-11

Image Size (Number of Pixels) .............................................................................................. 7-12

Image Brightness (Target White) ........................................................................................... 7-13

JPEG Image Options ............................................................................................................. 7-13

JPEG Target File Size ............................................................................................................ 7-14

JPEG Quality and Size Value ................................................................................................ 7-14

Image Enhancement .............................................................................................................. 7-15

Image File Format Selector .................................................................................................... 7-16

Image Rotation ....................................................................................................................... 7-17

Bits Per Pixel .......................................................................................................................... 7-18

Signature Capture .................................................................................................................. 7-19

Output File Format .............................................................................. ............................. 7-19

Signature Capture File Format Selector ................................................................................. 7-20

Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel ............................................................................................ 7-21

Signature Capture Width ........................................................................................................ 7-22

Signature Capture Height ....................................................................................................... 7-22

Signature Capture JPEG Quality ........................................................................................... 7-22

Chapter 8: USB Interface

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

Connecting a USB Interface .......................................................................................................... 8-1

USB Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................................ 8-3

USB Host Parameters .................................................................................................................... 8-4

USB Device Type ..................................................................................................................... 8-4

CDC Host Variant ..................................................................................................................... 8-6

Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking .................................................................... 8-7

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USB Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................................... 8-7

USB CAPS Lock Override ........................................................................................................ 8-8

USB Ignore Unknown Characters ............................................................................................ 8-8

USB Convert Unknown to Code 39 .......................................................................................... 8-9

Emulate Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 8-9

Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero ......................................................................................... 8-9

Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 8-10

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ........................................................................................... 8-10

Function Key Mapping ........................................................................................................... 8-11

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 8-11

Convert Case ......................................................................................................................... 8-12

USB Static CDC ..................................................................................................................... 8-12

Optional USB Parameters ............................................................................................................ 8-13

TGCS (IBM) USB Direct I/O Beep ......................................................................................... 8-13

TGCS (IBM) USB Beep Directive ........................................................................................... 8-13

TGCS (IBM) USB Bar Code Configuration Directive ............................................................. 8-14

USB Polling Interval ............................................................................................................... 8-15

USB Fast HID ......................................................................................................................... 8-17

IBM Specification Version ...................................................................................................... 8-17

ASCII Character Sets for USB ..................................................................................................... 8-17

Chapter 9: SSI Interface

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

Communications ............................................................................................................................ 9-1

SSI Transactions ............................................................................................................................ 9-3

General Data Transactions ...................................................................................................... 9-3

ACK/NAK Handshaking ..................................................................................................... 9-3

Transfer of Decode Data .......................................................................................................... 9-4

ACK/NAK Enabled and Packeted Data .............................................................................. 9-4

ACK/NAK Enabled and Unpacketed ASCII Data ............................................................... 9-4

ACK/NAK Disabled and Packeted DECODE_DATA .......................................................... 9-5

ACK/NAK Disabled and Unpacketed ASCII Data .............................................................. 9-5

Communication Summary .............................................................................................................. 9-5

RTS/CTS Lines ........................................................................................................................ 9-5

ACK/NAK Option ...................................................................................................................... 9-5

Number of Data Bits ................................................................................................................. 9-5

Serial Response Time-out ........................................................................................................ 9-6

Retries ...................................................................................................................................... 9-6

Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity, Response Time-out, ACK/NAK Handshake .............................. 9-6

Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 9-6

Things to Remember When Using SSI Communication ................................................................ 9-6

Using Time Delay to Low Power Mode with SSI ............................................................................ 9-7

Encapsulation of RSM Commands/Responses over SSI .............................................................. 9-8

Command Structure ................................................................................................................. 9-8

Response Structure ................................................................................................................. 9-8

Example Transaction ............................................................................................................... 9-9

Command from Host to Query Packet Size Supported by Device ..................................... 9-9

Response from Device with Packet Size Information ........................................................ 9-9

Command from Host to Retrieve Diagnostic Information ................................................... 9-9

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Response from Device with Diagnostic Information ........................................................... 9-9

Simple Serial Interface Default Parameters ................................................................................. 9-10

SSI Host Parameters ................................................................................................................... 9-11

Select SSI Host ...................................................................................................................... 9-11

Baud Rate .............................................................................................................................. 9-12

Parity ...................................................................................................................................... 9-13

Check Parity ........................................................................................................................... 9-14

Stop Bits ................................................................................................................................. 9-14

Software Handshaking ........................................................................................................... 9-15

Host RTS Line State .............................................................................................................. 9-16

Decode Data Packet Format .................................................................................................. 9-16

Host Serial Response Time-out ............................................................................................. 9-17

Host Character Time-out ........................................................................................................ 9-18

Multipacket Option ................................................................................................................. 9-19

Interpacket Delay ................................................................................................................... 9-20

Event Reporting ........................................................................................................................... 9-21

Decode Event ......................................................................................................................... 9-21

Boot Up Event ........................................................................................................................ 9-22

Parameter Event .................................................................................................................... 9-22

Chapter 10: RS-232 Interface

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

Connecting an RS-232 Interface .................................................................................................. 10-2

RS-232 Parameter Defaults ......................................................................................................... 10-3

RS-232 Host Parameters ............................................................................................................. 10-4

RS-232 Host Types ................................................................................................................ 10-7

Baud Rate .............................................................................................................................. 10-9

Parity .................................................................................................................................... 10-10

Stop Bit Select ...................................................................................................................... 10-11

Data Bits ............................................................................................................................... 10-11

Check Receive Errors .......................................................................................................... 10-12

Hardware Handshaking ........................................................................................................ 10-12

Software Handshaking ......................................................................................................... 10-14

Host Serial Response Time-out ........................................................................................... 10-16

RTS Line State ..................................................................................................................... 10-17

Beep on <BEL> .................................................................................................................... 10-17

Intercharacter Delay ............................................................................................................. 10-18

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options ................................................................................................... 10-19

Ignore Unknown Characters ................................................................................................ 10-19

Datalogic Host Format ......................................................................................................... 10-20

Datalogic Supported Commands ......................................................................................... 10-20

ASCII Character Set for RS-232 ................................................................................................ 10-21

Chapter 11: IBM 468X / 469X Interface

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

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host ....................................................................................... 11-2

IBM Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................................... 11-3

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters ................................................................................................ 11-4

Port Address .......................................................................................................................... 11-4

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Convert Unknown to Code 39 ................................................................................................ 11-5

RS-485 Beep Directive ........................................................................................................... 11-5

RS-485 Bar Code Configuration Directive ............................................................................. 11-6

IBM-485 Specification Version ............................................................................................... 11-6

Chapter 12: Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 12-1

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface .................................................................................... 12-2

Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ......................................................................................... 12-3

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ..................................................................................... ........ 12-4

Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................................................................................................ 12-4

Ignore Unknown Characters .................................................................................................. 12-4

Keystroke Delay ..................................................................................................................... 12-5

Intra-Keystroke Delay ............................................................................................................. 12-5

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation .................................................................................... 12-6

Quick Keypad Emulation ........................................................................................................ 12-6

Simulated Caps Lock ............................................................................................................. 12-7

Caps Lock Override ............................................................................................................... 12-7

Convert Wedge Case ............................................................................................................. 12-8

Function Key Mapping ........................................................................................................... 12-8

FN1 Substitution ..................................................................................................................... 12-9

Send Make and Break ............................................................................................................ 12-9

Keyboard Maps ............................................................................... .......... ........... .......... ...... 12-10

ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge ................................................................................ 12-10

Chapter 13: Symbologies

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

Scanning Sequence Examples .................................................................................................... 13-1

Errors While Scanning ................................................................................................................. 13-2

Symbology Parameter Defaults ................................................................................................... 13-2

Enable/Disable All Code Types ................................................................................................... 13-8

UPC/EAN ..................................................................................................................................... 13-8

Enable/Disable UPC-A ........................................................................................................... 13-8

Enable/Disable UPC-E ........................................................................................................... 13-9

Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ......................................................................................................... 13-9

Enable/Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 .............................................................................................. 13-10

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

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ............................................................................................. 13-11

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ............................................................................... 13-12

User-Programmable Supplementals .................................................................................... 13-15

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ......................................................................... 13-15

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ...................................................................... 13-16

UPC Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................... 13-17

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ................................................................................................ 13-17

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ................................................................................................ 13-18

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit .............................................................................................. 13-18

UPC-A Preamble .................................................................................................................. 13-19

UPC-E Preamble .................................................................................................................. 13-20

UPC-E1 Preamble ................................................................................................................ 13-21

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Convert UPC-E to UPC-A .................................................................................................... 13-22

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .................................................................................................. 13-22

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ........................................................................................................... 13-23

Bookland ISBN Format ........................................................................................................ 13-23

UCC Coupon Extended Code .............................................................................................. 13-24

Coupon Report ..................................................................................................................... 13-24

ISSN EAN ............................................................................................................................ 13-25

Code 128 ................................................................................................................................... 13-25

Enable/Disable Code 128 .................................................................................................... 13-25

Set Lengths for Code 128 .................................................................................................... 13-26

Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ............................................................. 13-28

Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ..................................................................................................... 13-28

ISBT Concatenation ............................................................................................................. 13-29

Check ISBT Table ................................................................................................................ 13-30

ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ........................................................................................ 13-30

Code 128 Security Level ...................................................................................................... 13-31

Code 128 Reduced Quiet Zone ........................................................................................... 13-32

Ignore Code 128 <FNC4> .................................................................................................... 13-32

Code 39 ..................................................................................................................................... 13-33

Enable/Disable Code 39 ...................................................................................................... 13-33

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 .......................................................................................... 13-33

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ............................................................................................... 13-34

Code 32 Prefix ..................................................................................................................... 13-34

Set Lengths for Code 39 ...................................................................................................... 13-35

Code 39 Check Digit Verification ......................................................................................... 13-36

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit ............................................................................................. 13-36

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ........................................................................................... 13-37

Code 39 Security Level ........................................................................................................ 13-38

Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone ............................................................................................. 13-39

Code 93 ..................................................................................................................................... 13-39

Enable/Disable Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 13-39

Set Lengths for Code 93 ...................................................................................................... 13-40

Code 11 ..................................................................................................................................... 13-41

Code 11 ................................................................................................................................ 13-41

Set Lengths for Code 11 ...................................................................................................... 13-41

Code 11 Check Digit Verification ......................................................................................... 13-43

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) .............................................................................................................. 13-44

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................ 13-44

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................ 13-44

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification ............................................................................................ 13-46

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 ................................................................................................... 13-47

Febraban .............................................................................................................................. 13-47

I 2 of 5 Security Level ........................................................................................................... 13-48

I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone ................................................................................................ 13-49

Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) ................................................................................................................. 13-50

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 13-50

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 13-50

Codabar (NW - 7) ....................................................................................................................... 13-52

Enable/Disable Codabar ...................................................................................................... 13-52

Set Lengths for Codabar ...................................................................................................... 13-52

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CLSI Editing ......................................................................................................................... 13-54

NOTIS Editing ...................................................................................................................... 13-54

Codabar Security Level ........................................................................................................ 13-55

Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ........................................ 13-56

MSI ............................................................................................................................................. 13-56

Enable/Disable MSI .............................................................................................................. 13-56

Set Lengths for MSI ............................................................................................................. 13-57

MSI Check Digits .................................................................................................................. 13-58

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) ................................................................................................ 13-59

MSI Check Digit Algorithm ................................................................................................... 13-59

MSI Reduced Quiet Zone ..................................................................................................... 13-60

Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................ 13-61

Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ............................................................................................. 13-61

Matrix 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................... 13-61

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 13-61

Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................ 13-62

Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ...................................................................................................... 13-63

Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ....................................................................................... 13-63

Korean 3 of 5 ............................................................................................................................. 13-64

Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 .............................................................................................. 13-64

Inverse 1D .................................................................................................................................. 13-65

GS1 DataBar .............................................................................................................................. 13-66

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14), GS1 DataBar Truncated,

GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional .......................................... 13-66

GS1 DataBar Limited ........................................................................................................... 13-66

GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked ................................................ 13-67

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ..................................................................................... 13-67

GS1 DataBar Limited Margin Check .................................................................................... 13-68

GS1 DataBar Security Level ................................................................................................ 13-69

Composite .................................................................................................................................. 13-70

Composite CC-C .................................................................................................................. 13-70

Composite CC-A/B ............................................................................................................... 13-70

Composite TLC-39 ............................................................................................................... 13-71

Composite Inverse ............................................................................................................... 13-71

UPC Composite Mode ......................................................................................................... 13-72

Composite Beep Mode ......................................................................................................... 13-72

GS1-128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes ................................................ 13-73

2D Symbologies ......................................................................................................................... 13-74

Enable/Disable PDF417 ....................................................................................................... 13-74

Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 .............................................................................................. 13-74

Code 128 Emulation ............................................................................................................. 13-74

Data Matrix ........................................................................................................................... 13-75

GS1 Data Matrix ................................................................................................................... 13-75

Data Matrix Inverse .............................................................................................. .......... ...... 13-77

Maxicode .............................................................................................................................. 13-77

QR Code .............................................................................................................................. 13-78

GS1 QR ................................................................................................................................ 13-78

MicroQR ............................................................................................................................... 13-79

Linked QR Mode .................................................................................................................. 13-80

Aztec .................................................................................................................................... 13-81

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Aztec Inverse ....................................................................................................................... 13-81

Han Xin ................................................................................................................................ 13-82

Han Xin Inverse .................................................................................................................... 13-82

Grid Matrix ............................................................................................................................ 13-83

Grid Matrix Inverse ............................................................................................................... 13-83

Grid Matrix Mirror ................................................................................................................. 13-84

DotCode ............................................................................................................................... 13-84

DotCode Inverse .................................................................................................................. 13-85

DotCode Mirrored ................................................................................................................. 13-86

DotCode Prioritize ................................................................................................................ 13-87

Postal Codes .............................................................................................................................. 13-87

US Postnet ........................................................................................................................... 13-87

US Planet ............................................................................................................................. 13-88

Transmit US Postal Check Digit ........................................................................................... 13-88

UK Postal ............................................................................................................................. 13-89

Transmit UK Postal Check Digit ........................................................................................... 13-89

Japan Postal ........................................................................................................................ 13-90

Australia Post ....................................................................................................................... 13-90

Australia Post Format ........................................................................................................... 13-91

Netherlands KIX Code ........................................................................................................ 13-92

USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail .................................................................................. 13-92

UPU FICS Postal ................................................................................................................. 13-93

Mailmark ............................................................................................................................... 13-93

Symbology-Specific Security Levels .......................................................................................... 13-94

Redundancy Level ............................................................................................................... 13-94

Redundancy Level 1 ...................................................................................................... 13-94

Redundancy Level 2 ...................................................................................................... 13-94

Redundancy Level 3 ...................................................................................................... 13-94

Redundancy Level 4 ...................................................................................................... 13-95

Security Level ....................................................................................................................... 13-96

1D Quiet Zone Level ............................................................................................................ 13-97

Intercharacter Gap Size ....................................................................................................... 13-98

Report Version ........................................................................................................................... 13-98

Macro PDF Features .................................................................................................................. 13-99

Flush Macro Buffer ............................................................................................................... 13-99

Abort Macro PDF Entry ........................................................................................................ 13-99

Chapter 14: Intelligent Document Capture

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

The IDC Process .......................................................................................................................... 14-1

Bar Code Acceptance Test .................................................................................................... 14-2

Capture Region Determination ............................................................................................... 14-2

IDC Operating Mode = Anchored ..................................................................................... 14-2

IDC Operating Mode = Free-Form or Linked ................................................................... 14-3

Image Post Processing .......................................................................................................... 14-3

Data Transmission ................................................................................................................. 14-3

PC Application and Programming Support .................................................................................. 14-3

Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 14-4

IDC Operating Mode .............................................................................................................. 14-5

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IDC Symbology ...................................................................................................................... 14-6

IDC X Coordinate ................................................................................................................... 14-7

IDC Y Coordinate ................................................................................................................... 14-7

IDC Width ............................................................................................................................... 14-8

IDC Height .............................................................................................................................. 14-8

IDC Aspect ............................................................................................................................. 14-9

IDC File Format Selector ........................................................................................................ 14-9

IDC Bits Per Pixel ................................................................................................................. 14-10

IDC JPEG Quality ................................................................................................................ 14-10

IDC Find Box Outline ........................................................................................................... 14-11

IDC Minimum Text Length ................................................................................................... 14-11

IDC Maximum Text Length .................................................................................................. 14-12

IDC Captured Image Brighten .............................................................................................. 14-12

IDC Captured Image Sharpen .............................................................................................. 14-13

IDC Border Type .................................................................................................................. 14-14

IDC Delay Time .................................................................................................................... 14-15

IDC Zoom Limit .................................................................................................................... 14-15

IDC Maximum Rotation ........................................................................................................ 14-16

Quick Start ................................................................................................................................. 14-16

Sample IDC Setup ............................................................................................................... 14-16

IDC Demonstrations ............................................................................................................. 14-17

Anchored Mode Demo ................................................................................................... 14-17

Free-Form Mode Demo .................................................................................................. 14-18

Linked Mode Demo ........................................................................................................ 14-18

Other Suggestions ............................................................................................................... 14-18

Quick Start Form .................................................................................................................. 14-19

Chapter 15: Digimarc Bar code

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

Digimarc Symbology Selection .................................................................................................... 15-1

Picklist .................................................................................................................................... 15-1

Digimarc Digital Watermarks ....................................................................................................... 15-2

Chapter 16: Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol, Data Parsing

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

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) ................................................................................................ 16-1

Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) ................................................................................................ 16-1

MDF in Hands-Free Mode ...................................................................................................... 16-2

MDF Best Practices ............................................................................................................... 16-3

Preferred Symbol ......................................................................................................................... 16-4

Data Parsing (UDI Scan+, Label Parse+ and Blood Bag Parse+) ............................................... 16-5

Scan a UDI Label using UDI Scan+ ....................................................................................... 16-5

Scan a GS1 Label using Label Parse+ .................................................................................. 16-5

Scan a Blood Bag Label using Blood Bag Parse+ ................................................................. 16-5

Chapter 17: OCR Programming

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

Setting Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 17-1

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Scanning Sequence Examples .............................................................................................. 17-2

Errors While Scanning ........................................................................................................... 17-2

OCR Parameter Defaults ............................................................................................................. 17-2

OCR Programming Parameters ................................................................................................... 17-3

OCR-A .................................................................................................................................... 17-3

OCR-A Variant ....................................................................................................................... 17-4

OCR-B .................................................................................................................................... 17-5

OCR-B Variant ....................................................................................................................... 17-6

MICR E13B .......................................................................................................................... 17-10

US Currency Serial Number ................................................................................................. 17-11

OCR Orientation ................................................................................................................... 17-11

OCR Lines ............................................................................................................................ 17-13

OCR Minimum Characters ................................................................................................... 17-13

OCR Maximum Characters .................................................................................................. 17-14

OCR Subset ......................................................................................................................... 17-14

OCR Quiet Zone .................................................................................................................. 17-15

OCR Template ..................................................................................................................... 17-15

Required Digit (9) ........................................................................................................... 17-16

Required Alpha (A) ......................................................................................................... 17-16

Optional Alphanumeric (1) .............................................................................................. 17-16

Optional Alpha (2) .......................................................................................................... 17-17

Alpha or Digit (3) ............................................................................................................ 17-17

Any Including Space & Reject (4) .................................................................................. 17-17

Any except Space & Reject (5) ...................................................................................... 17-18

Optional Digit (7) ............................................................................................................ 17-18

Digit or Fill (8) ................................................................................................................. 17-18

Alpha or Fill (F) ............................................................................................................... 17-19

Optional Space ( ) .......................................................................................................... 17-19

Optional Small Special (.) ............................................................................................... 17-19

Other Template Operators .............................................................................................. 17-20

Repeat Previous (R) ....................................................................................................... 17-24

Multiple Templates .......................................................................................................... 17-25

Template Examples ........................................................................................................ 17-25

OCR Check Digit Modulus ................................................................................................... 17-25

OCR Check Digit Multiplier .................................................................................................. 17-26

OCR Check Digit Validation ................................................................................................. 17-27

None ............................................................................................................................... 17-27

Product Add Left to Right ............................................................................................... 17-27

Digit Add Left to Right .................................................................................................... 17-28

Digit Add Right to Left .................................................................................................... 17-29

Product Add Right to Left Simple Remainder ................................................................. 17-29

Digit Add Right To Left Simple Remainder ..................................................................... 17-30

Health Industry - HIBCC43 ............................................................................................. 17-31

Inverse OCR ........................................................................................................................ 17-32

OCR Redundancy ................................................................................................................ 17-33

Chapter 18: Driver’s License Set Up (DS8178-DL)

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 18-1

Driver’s License Parsing .............................................................................................................. 18-2

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Parsing Driver’s License Data Fields

(Embedded Driver's License Parsing) ............................................................................................... 18-3

Embedded Driver's License Parsing Criteria - Code Type ..................................................... 18-3

Driver’s License Parse Field Bar Codes ................................................................................ 18-4

AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes ............................................................................................. 18-7

User Preferences ....................................................................................................................... 18-17

Set Default Parameter .......................................................................................................... 18-17

Output Gender as M or F ..................................................................................................... 18-17

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

No Separator .................................................................................................................. 18-19

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ........................................ 18-20

Control Characters ......................................................................................................... 18-20

Keyboard Characters ..................................................................................................... 18-26

Parsing Rule Example ............................................................................................................... 18-41

Embedded Driver's License Parsing ADF Example ............................................................. 18-45

Appendix A: Standard Parameter Defaults

Appendix B: Country Codes

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

USB, BT HID, and Keyboard Wedge Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ........................ B-2

Appendix C: Country Code Pages

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

Country Code Page Defaults ........................................................................................................ C-1

Country Code Page Bar Codes .................................................................................................... C-5

Appendix D: CKJ Decode Control

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

CJK Control Parameters ............................................................................................................... D-2

Unicode Output Control ........................................................................................................... D-2

CJK Output Method to Windows Host ..................................................................................... D-3

Non-CJK UTF Bar Code Output .............................................................................................. D-5

Country Keyboard Type Missing Characters ..................................................................... D-5

Unicode/CJK Decode Setup with Windows Host .......................................................................... D-7

Setting Up the Windows Registry Table for Unicode Universal Output .................................. D-7

Adding CJK IME on Windows ................................................................................................. D-7

Selecting the Simplified Chinese Input Method on the Host ................................................... D-8

Selecting the Traditional Chinese Input Method on the Host .................................................. D-8

Appendix E: Programming Reference

Symbol Code Identifiers ................................................................................................................ E-1

AIM Code Identifiers ..................................................................................................................... E-3

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Appendix F: Sample Bar Codes

UPC/EAN ...................................................................................................................................... F-1

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

UPC-A with 2-digit Add-on ....................................................................................................... F-1

UPC-A with 5-digit Add-on ....................................................................................................... F-2

UPC-E ...................................................................................................................................... F-2

UPC-E with 2-digit Add-on ....................................................................................................... F-2

UPC-E with 5-digit Add-on ....................................................................................................... F-3

EAN-8 ....................................................................................................................................... F-3

EAN-13, 100% ......................................................................................................................... F-3

EAN-13 with 2-digit Add-on ...................................................................................................... F-4

EAN-13 with 5-digit Add-on ...................................................................................................... F-4

Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................... F-4

GS1-128 ................................................................................................................................... F-5

Code 39 ......................................................................................................................................... F-5

Code 93 ......................................................................................................................................... F-5

Code 11 with 2 Check Digits .......................................................................................................... F-6

Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................................................................................... F-6

MSI with 2 Check Digits ................................................................................................................. F-6

Chinese 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................ F-7

Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................... F-7

Korean 3 of 5 ................................................................................................................................. F-7

GS1 DataBar .................................................................................................................................. F-8

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly GS1 DataBar-14) ...................................................... F-8

GS1 DataBar Truncated ........................................................................................................... F-8

GS1 DataBar Stacked .............................................................................................................. F-8

GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional .................................................................................... F-9

GS1 DataBar Limited ............................................................................................................... F-9

GS1 DataBar Expanded ......................................................................................................... F-10

GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked ........................................................................................... F-10

2D Symbologies ........................................................................................................................... F-11

PDF417 .................................................................................................................................. F-11

Data Matrix ............................................................................................................................. F-11

GS1 Data Matrix ..................................................................................................................... F-12

Maxicode ................................................................................................................................ F-12

QR Code ................................................................................................................................ F-12

GS1 QR .................................................................................................................................. F-13

MicroQR ................................................................................................................................. F-13

Aztec ...................................................................................................................................... F-13

Grid Matrix .............................................................................................................................. F-14

Han Xin .................................................................................................................................. F-14

Postal Codes ................................................................................................................................ F-14

US Postnet ............................................................................................................................. F-14

UK Postal ............................................................................................................................... F-14

Japan Postal .......................................................................................................................... F-15

Australian Post ....................................................................................................................... F-15

OCR ............................................................................................................................................. F-16

OCR-A .................................................................................................................................... F-16

OCR-B .................................................................................................................................... F-16

MICR E13B ............................................................................................................................ F-16

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US Currency ........................................................................................................................... F-16

Appendix G: Numeric Bar Codes

Cancel ........................................................................................................................................... G-1

Numeric Bar Codes ....................................................................................................................... G-1

Appendix H: Alphanumeric Bar Codes

Cancel ........................................................................................................................................... H-1

Alphanumeric Bar Codes .............................................................................................................. H-1

Appendix I: ASCII Character Sets

Appendix J: Communication Protocol Functionality

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

Functionality Supported via Radio Communication ....................................................................... J-2

Appendix K: Signature Capture Code

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

Code Structure .............................................................................................................................. K-1

Signature Capture Area .......................................................................................................... K-1

CapCode Pattern Structure ..................................................................................................... K-2

Start / Stop Patterns ...................................................................................................................... K-2

Dimensions ................................................................................................................................... K-3

Data Format .................................................................................................................................. K-3

Additional Capabilities ................................................................................................................... K-4

Signature Boxes ............................................................................................................................ K-4

Appendix L: Non-Parameter Attributes

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

Attributes ........................................................................................................................................ L-1

Model Number .......................................................................................................................... L-1

Serial Number .......................................................................................................................... L-1

Date of Manufacture ........................................................................................................... ...... L-2

Date of First Programming ....................................................................................................... L-2

Configuration Filename ............................................................................................................ L-2

Beeper/LED .............................................................................................................................. L-3

Parameter Defaults .................................................................................................................. L-4

Beep on Next Bootup ............................................................................................................... L-4

Reboot ...................................................................................................................................... L-4

Host Trigger Session ................................................................................................................ L-4

Firmware Version ..................................................................................................................... L-5

Scankit Version ........................................................................................................................ L-5

ScanSpeed Analytics ............................................................................................................... L-5

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Appendix M: Battery/PowerCap Attributes

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

Appendix N: Scan Speed Analytics

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

Histogram Decode Information ..................................................................................................... N-1

Image of Slowest Decoded Bar Code ........................................................................................... N-5

Index

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

The DS8178 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating,
maintaining, and troubleshooting the DS8178 digital scanner.

Configurations

Digital Scanner

Table A Scanner Configurations

Configuration Description

DS8178-SR0F007ZZWW Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, FIPS, Twilight Black
DS8178-SR0F007ZZWK Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, FIPS, Twilight Black, Korea and India

DS8178-SR0F006ZMWW Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, FIPS, MFI, Nova White
DS8178-DL0F007ZZWW Area Imager, Standard Range, DL Parsing, Cordless, FIPS, Twilight Black

DS8178-DL0F006ZMWW Area Imager, Standard Range, DL Parsing, Cordless, FIPS, MFI, Nova White
DS8178-HCMF00BVMWW Area Imager, Healthcare, Cordless, Magnetic Foot, FIPS, Vibration Motor, MFI,

Healthcare White

DS8178-SRSF007ZZWW Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, Twilight Black, PowerCap
DS8178-DLSF007ZZWW Area Imager, Standard Range, Cordless, DL Parser, Twilight Black, PowerCap
DS8178-HCSF00BVMWW Area Imager, Healthcare, Cordless, Healthcare White, PowerCap

Cradles

Table B Cradle Configurations

Configuration Description

CR8178-SC100F4WW Standard Cradle, Bluetooth, FIPS, Midnight Black
CR8178-SC100FBWW Standard Cradle, Bluetooth, FIPS, Healthcare White
CR8178-PC100F4WW Presentation Cradle, Bluetooth, FIPS, Midnight Black
CR8178-PCM00FBWW Presentation Cradle With Magnet, Bluetooth, FIPS, Healthcare White

Related Product Line Configurations

The product configurations related to the DS8178 digital scanner are as follows.

NOTES Check Solution Builder for additional information regarding all available accessories, and the latest

available configurations.

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Table C Accessories

Part Number Description

BTRY-DS81EAB0E-00 Replacement battery for the DS8178 digital scanner (worldwide).
BTRY-DS81EAB0E-00K Replacement battery for the DS8178 digital scanner - S. Korea and India.
SUPR-DS81E000E-00 Spare PowerCap for use with the DS8178 digit.al scanner.
FAST-PC0081W-Q1 Set of four adhesive backed hook fastener strips used to adhere one CR8178-SC or

CR8178-PC charging communication cradle to a surface.

FAST -PC00 81W-25 25 sets of four adhesive backed hook fastener strips used to adhere 25 CR8178-SC or

CR8178-PC charging communication cradles to surfaces.

STND-DC0081W-04 Document Capture Stand for use with the DS8178-SR/DL in the presentation cradle

(CR8178-PC).

Note: For compatible power supplies, contact your Zebra sales representative.

Cables

For regional information about cables and cable compatibility, go to the Zebra Partner Portal at:

https://partnerportal.zebra.com/PartnerPortal/product_services/downloads_z/barcode_scanners/Universal-Cable­Guide-Bar-Code-Scanners.xlsx.

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, 123Scan and Software Tools provides information on the PC-based digital scanner configuration

tool 123Scan.

•

Chapter 3, Data Capture provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes,

general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode ranges.

•

Chapter 4, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications provides suggested scann e r

maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts).

•

Chapter 5, Radio Communications provides information a bout the modes of opera tion and features a vailable

for wireless communication. This chapter also includes prog ramming bar codes to configure the digital
scanner.

•

Chapter 6, User Preferences describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes

for selecting these features.

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•

Chapter 7, Imaging Preferences describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar

codes for selecting these features.

•

Chapter 8, USB Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host.

•

Chapter 9, SSI Interface describes the system requirements of the Simple Serial Interface (SSI), which

provides a communications link between Zebra decoders and a serial host.

•

Chapter 10, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host.

•

Chapter 11, IBM 468X / 469X Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an IBM 468X/469X

host.

•

Chapter 12, Keyboard Wedge Interface describes how to set up a keyboard wedge interface with the digital

scanner.

•

Chapter 13, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for

selecting these features for the digital scanner.

•

Chapter 14, Intelligent Document Capture describes IDC, an advanced image processing firmware, including

IDC functionality, parameter bar codes to control its features, and a quick start procedure.

•

Chapter 15, Digimarc Bar code provides bar codes to either enable or disable Digim a rc Bar co de , a

machine-readable code that is invisible to people.

•

Chapter 16, Data Formatting: ADF, MDF, Preferred Symbol, Data Parsing briefly describes the Zebra

features available for customizing scanner operation.

•

Chapter 17, OCR Programming describes how to set up the digital scanner for OCR programming.

•

Chapter 18, Driver’s License Set Up (DS8178-DL) provides information about parsing out information from

standard US driver's licenses and certain other American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
(AAMV A) compliant ID cards.

•

Appendix A, Standard Parameter Defaults provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner

defaults.

•

Appendix B, Country Codes provides bar codes for programming the country keyboard type for the USB

keyboard (HID) device and the keyboard wedge host.

About This Guide xxviii

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Appendix C, Country Code Pages provides bar codes for selecting code pages for the country keyboard

type.

•

Appendix D, CKJ Decode Control describes control parameters for Unicode/CJK (Chinese, Japanese,

Korean) bar code decode through USB HID Keyboard Emulation mode.

•

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

and keyboard maps.

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Appendix F, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes of various code types.

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

numeric values.

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Appendix H, Alphanumer ic Bar Codes includes the alpha numeric bar cod es to scan fo r parame ters req uiring

specific alphanumeric values.

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

•

Appendix J, Communication Protocol Functionality lists supported scanner functionality by communication

protocol.

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Appendix K, Signature Capture Code describes CapCode, a special pattern that encloses a signature area

on a document and allows the scanner to capture a signature.

•

Appendix L, Non-Parameter Attributes defines non-parameter attributes.

•

Appendix M, Battery/PowerCap Attributes defines battery/PowerCap attributes.

•

Appendix N, Scan Speed Analytics describes the Zebra ScanSpeed Analytics software that allows the

identification of bar codes that slow down processes.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Dr op -d o wn list an d list bo x name s

• Check box and radio button names

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lis ts of alter na tiv es

• Lis ts of req uir ed step s th at ar e not ne ce ssa r ily seq ue nt ial

•

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

•

*Baud Rate 9600

Feature/Option

* Indicates Default

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

Related Documents

•

DS8178 Quick Start Guide, p/n MN-002753-xx, provides general information for getting started with the
DS8178 digital scanner/cradles, and includes basic set up and operation instructions.

•

Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide , p/n 7 2E-696 80- xx, pro vides infor matio n on ADF, a mean s of
customizing data before transmission to a host.

•

Multicode Data Formatting and Preferred Symbol, p/n MN-002895-xx, provides information on Multicode
Data Formatting (MDF), which enables a 2D imaging scanner to scan all bar codes on a label, and then
modify and transmit the data to meet host application requirements.

•

Attribute Data Dictionary, p/n 72E-149786-xx defines attribute numbers (device configuration parameters,
monitored data, and born-on information) and describes management of various attribute domains for bar
code scanners and OEM engines.

About This Guide xxix

For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: 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 Zebra Support & Downloads website at: 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, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements.
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.

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CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction

The DS8178 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning performance and advanced
ergonomics in a lightweight design. The digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of
time.

Interfaces

The DS8178 digital scanner cradles (CR8178-SC and CR8178-PC) support the following interface s.

•

USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard

interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus. See Appendix B,

Country Codes for the interface supported international keyboards (for Windows® environment).

NOTE ONLY use compatible Zebra USB cables with a shielded modular connector.

•

Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner

with the host.

•

Connection to IBM 468X/469X hosts. Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the digital scanner

with the IBM terminal.

•

Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes. Scan bar codes to

set up communication of the digital scanner with the host. See Appendix B, Country Codes for the interface

supported international keyboards (for Windows® environment).

•

Configuration via 123Scan.

Unpacking

Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit,
contact support. See page xxix for information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container; use
this to return the equipment for servicing.

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

Protocol Functionality.

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Beeper
(Standard
Range only)

LEDs

Trigger

Scan Window

Battery/PowerCap

Compartment

Knob

Charging
Contacts

Charging
Contacts

Battery/PowerCap

Compartment

Cover

Cradle Latch Depression

DS8178 Features

IMPORTANT Only use DS8178-SC or DS8178-PC cradles with DS8178 scanners. No other cradles are

compatible with the DS8178.

Figure 1-1 Digital Scanner Features

Cradle Features

NOTE For detailed information about connecting, using, and mounting the CR8178-SC and CR8178-PC

radles refer to the documentation included with each cradle (CR8178-SC Standard Cradle

c

Quick Reference Guide, p/n MN-002784-xx and CR8178-SC Presentation Cradle Quick
Reference Guide, p/n MN-002854 -xx).

The cradles serve as a charger, radio communication interface, and host communication interface for the DS8178
cordless digital scanner. There are two versions of the cradle:

•

The CR8178-SC cordless cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the DS8178 cordless

digital scanner. This cradle also provides host communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth

radio, and sending that data to the host through an attached cable. The cable provides power to the cradle

from the host or optional power supply if supported.

•

The CR8178-PC cordless presentation cradle sits on a desktop and charges the DS8178 cordless digital

scanner while allowing bar code scanning in presentation mode. This cradle also provides host

communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth ra dio, and sending that data to the host thr ough an

attached cable. The cable provides power to the cradle from the host or optional power supply if supported.
DO NOT use any scanner other than the DS8178 with CR8178-SC and CR8178-PC cradles. No other scanners

are compatible with these cradles.

NOTE For more information about communication between the digital scanner, cradle, and host, see Chapter 5,

Radio Communications.

Standard Cradle

Charging/
Communications
Contacts

LED

Page
Button

Removable
Scanner Latch
(vertical/mobile
cart mount
position)

LED
Pairing Bar

Code

Scanner Lock
(when converter
knob is set to
vertical mount)

Removable Scanner
Latch (horizontal
mount position)

Keyhole Mounting
Hole

Rubber Feet

Interface

Cable Groove

Interface
Cable Groove

Interface

Cable Support

Hook

Keyhole Mounting
Hole

Interface Port

Desk/Wall Mount

Converter Knob

Rubber Foot Rubber Foot

Vertical Mount
Threaded Brass
Screw Holes

(2 - M4x5 mm)

Wall or Mobile Cart

Desk

Point Triangle
Indicator
Appropriately to
Select

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2 CR8178-SC (Standard Cradle) - Top and Bottom Views

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Charging/Communications
Contacts

Page
Button/LED

Pairing Bar
Code (in
back)

Rubber Feet

Rubber Feet

Interface Port

Station Mount
Threaded Brass
Screw Holes
(2 - M4 x 5 mm)

Presentation Cradle

Figure 1-3 CR8178-PC (Presentation Cradle) -Top and Bottom Views

Connecting the Cradle

1. Connect the appropriate cable to the power supply and an AC power source, if necessary. This ensures

detection of the host and prevent inadvertently back powering the cradle from improper detection of the host.

2. Insert the interface cable into the host port.

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

4. For the CR8178-SC only, thread the interface cable under the interface cable support hook and run the cable

along the interface cable groove (if applicable ).

5. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle either by inserting it in the cradle (if Pair on Contacts is enabled) or by

scanning the pairing bar code.

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

Changing the Host Interface

To connect to a different host, or to the same host through a different cable:

1. Unplug the interface cable from the host.

2. Unplug the power supply from the cradle, if a power supply is used.

3. Connect the interface cable to the new host, or the new interface cable to the existing host.

4. Reconnect the power supply, if required.

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

Getting Started 1 - 5

CR8178-PC (Presentation Cradle)

CR8178-SC (Standard Cradle)

45.5 mm
(1.8 in)

81 mm
(3.2 in)

45.5 mm
(1.8 in)

Using a DC Power Supply

The cradle can operate from host supplied power, if available. If host power is limited or not available, an external
DC power supply can be used with certain host interface cables that support a power jack. An external power
supply is recommended if fastest charging is required.

CAUTION Always disconnect the DC power supply BEFORE disconnecting the cable to the host end or the

cradle may not recognize the new host.

Mounting the Cradle

For detailed information on mounting the cradle, refer to the documentation included with the cradle .

NOTE The drawings in Figure 1-4 are not to scale.

Figure 1-4 Cradle Mounting Dimensions

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Insert paper behind tab.

Fully extend the Document Capture

Stand to scan the complete page.

Sufficient lighting is required.

Using the Document Capture Stand

The CR8178-PC Document Capture Stand (p/n Stnd-dc0081W-04) can be used with the digital scanner to capture
images on 279.4 mm (11 in.) x 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) and A4 sized paper. The paper should be inserted vertically into
the Document Capture Stand tab as shown in Figure 1-5.

Figure 1-5 Image Capture Using the Document Capture Stand

DS8178 Battery/PowerCap

IMPORTANT PowerCap requires firmware version CAACXS00-004-R00 or later. It is recommended to fully

charge the battery before first use. The PowerCap is fully charged when shipped. The scanner
must be inserted into the charge cradle to enable the PowerCap the first time it is used.

NOTE The battery and PowerCap are interchangeable and can be switched at any time.

The DS8178 includes two interchangeable power options: a PowerPrecision+ battery or a PowerCap capacitor.
The PowerPrecision+ battery and PowerCap capacitor both report their mode l and serial numbers, which allows

the user to always know which power source is in each scanner. The PowerPrecision+ battery is ideal for scanni ng
whether the scanner is near the cradle or away for extended periods. On a single charge, the PowerPrecision+
battery provides over three around-the-clock days of continuous scanning, plus metrics for better battery
management.

The PowerCap capacitor is ideal when the scanner can always be inserted into a charging cradle when not in use.
The PowerCap capacitor provides 2,000 scans on a full charge and 100 scans after 35 seconds in th e cradle.

Getting Started 1 - 7

Charging the DS8178 Battery/PowerCap

When using a new PowerPrecision+ battery in the DS8178, charging is required to enable the battery.
The PowerCap is fully charged when shipped. When using a new PowerCap in the DS8178, docking into the

cradle is required before it is recognized by the device .
Insert the battery/PowerCap (see DS8178 Battery/PowerCap on page 1-7) in the DS8178 and place the DS8178 in

the CR8178-SC or CR8178-PC cradle (see Inserting the Scanner in the Cradles on page 1-14).
The battery/PowerCap begins pre-charging when the cradle LED lights amber. The scanner boots and the cradle

LED begins flashing amber to indicate the start of normal charging.
See Beeper and LED Indications on page 3-1 for detailed LED indicator information.

NOTES 1. If the battery/PowerCap is significantly discharged it may take several minutes for the scanner to

boot. During this time the cradle LED remains solid amber, and the scanner may not show activity.
This is normal recovery behavior. (See Recovering a Discharged Battery/PowerCap below.)

Once the scanner is active, charge time depends on the host type and power source. See Table 4-2

on page 4-10 for typical charge times.

2. The advanced charging system in the CR8178-XX cradles operate the scanner and charge the
battery/PowerCap with as much power as allowed by the host or power supply. Charge times
lengthen as scanning activity increases when a DS8178 operates in presentation mode on a
CR8178-PC cradle. To optimize charge performance, ensure the scanner is oriented to minimize
accidental scan activation.

3. PowerCap requires firmware version CAACXS00-004-R00 or later.
The PowerCap is fully charged when shipped. The scanner must be inserted into the charge cradle to

enable the PowerCap the first time it is used.

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IMPORTANT While attached to very power limited hosts, such as a standard USB port, the scanner may slowly

discharge the battery/PowerCap during active scanning. In most cases, this is not a problem since the
battery/PowerCap charges during breaks in activity. If activation time cannot be reduced, and
discharging becomes a problem, it is recommended to attach to a BC1.2 compliant USB port if
available, or use a Zebra USB cable that supports an external power supply.

CAUTION The battery/PowerCap does not charge when the temperature is above 40°C (104°F). When scanning

in presentation mode at temperatures above 40°C (104°F), the battery/PowerCap drains until the
temperature drops. When the battery/PowerCap charge is consumed the scanner stops scanning until
the temperature drops and the battery/PowerCap has sufficient time to charge.

To avoid temperature related faults, charge the battery/PowerCap and operate the DS8178 in
presentation mode on a CR8178-PC only within the recommended 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) range,
and ideally within 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

Recovering a Discharged Battery/PowerCap

When a DS8178 battery/PowerCap becomes discharged to less than 3%, scanning and beeping functions are
deactivated. Battery/PowerCap status and communication to the cradle is maintained until the battery/PowerCap
reaches 0%, at which point the device shuts down. If left for long periods at 0% the battery/PowerCap can become
deeply discharged to a point where the device does not function immediately when placed in a cradle to charge.

If this happens, it is normal for the scanner to appear off for up to several minutes while the battery/PowerCap is
gently recovered. Once enough charge is replenished, the scanner lights the battery/PowerCap status LED (solid
red for a healthy battery/PowerCap) while the battery/PowerCap continues to charge. At this point the scanner is
available to remote management tools, however scanning and beeps are disabled. Depending on the power
source available to the cradle, it may take up to 20 minutes for the battery/PowerCap to reach 3% at which point full
functionality resumes.

Shutting Off the Digital Scanner Battery or Capacitor

Scan the Battery Off bar code below to shut off the battery for long term storage or shipping. Pull the scanner
trigger to turn on the battery.

Battery Off

NOTE Always scan the Battery Off bar code in hand-held mode.

DS8178 Battery Statistics Capabilities

The DS8178 cordless scanner is equipped with PowerPrecision+ batteries. These intelligent batteries have the
integrated technology required to collect the detailed real-time battery metrics needed to maximize useful battery
life and ensure every battery is healthy and able to hold a full charge.

The PowerPrecison+ batteries support the following remote management functionality:

•

Battery Asset Information

•

Battery Manufacture Date

•

Battery Serial Number

•

Battery Model Number

•

Battery Firmware Version

•

Battery Design Capacity

•

Battery Life Statistics

•

Battery State of Health Meter

•

Battery Charge Cycles Consumed

•

Battery Status (at Time of Poll)

•

Battery State of Charge

•

Battery Remaining Capacity

•

Battery Charge Status

•

Remaining Time to Complete Charging Battery

•

Battery Voltage / Current

Getting Started 1 - 9

•

Battery Temperature

•

Battery Present / Highest / Lowest

Battery statistic data can be viewed in 123Scan at zebra.com/123Scan
management console.

, or by using a third party remote

DS8178 PowerCap Statistics Capabilities

A PowerCap capa citor is available for the DS8178 cordless scanner. These intelligent capacitors have integrated
technology required to collect the detailed real-time capacitor metrics.

The PowerCap capacitor supports the following remote management functionality:

•

PowerCap Manufacture Date

•

PowerCap Serial Number

•

PowerCap Model Number

•

PowerCap Firmware Version

•

PowerCap Temperature

•

PowerCap Design Capacity

•

PowerCap State of Charge

•

PowerCap Full Charge Capacity

•

PowerCap Charge Status

•

PowerCap Voltage/Current

PowerCap statistic data can be viewed in 123Scan at zebra.com/123Scan
management console.

, or by using a third party remote

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To view statistics using 123Scan:

1. Connect a PowerCap enabled cordless scanner to 123Scan using a USB connected cradle.

2. Open 123Scan and select the Start tab.

3. Select Actions > View Statistics from USB Scanner. The cordless scanner statistics are visible under the

Battery Diagnostic heading.

Inserting the Battery/PowerCap

NOTE When a battery is replaced with a PowerCap, the digital scanner must be inserted into the cradle to turn it

on for first time use. In addition, PowerCap requires firmware version CAACXS00-004-R00 or later.

To insert the battery/PowerCap into the scanner:

1. Remove the battery/PowerCap compartment cover.
a. Use a coin to turn the battery/PowerCap compartment knob counterclockwise until it reaches the hard

stop.

Figure 1-6 Unscrewing the Battery/PowerCap Compartment Cover

b. Lift the battery/PowerCap compartment cover off.

Getting Started 1 - 11

Figure 1-7 Removing the Battery/PowerCap Compartment Cover

c. Insert the battery/PowerCap into the battery/PowerCap compartment and push until it clicks into place.

Figure 1-8 Inserting the Battery/PowerCap

2. Replace the battery/PowerCap compartment cover.
a. Ensure the battery/PowerCap compartment knob is in the open position.

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b. Slide the battery/PowerCap compartment cover into place.

Figure 1-9 Replacing the Battery/PowerCap Compartment Cover

c. Use a coin to turn the battery/PowerCap compartment knob counterclockwise until it reaches the hard

stop.

Figure 1-10 Replacing the Battery/PowerCap Compartm e nt Cove r

Removing the Battery/PowerCap

IMPORTANT When replacing the battery/PowerCap, wait at least 5 seconds after removing the old

battery/PowerCap before inserti n g th e ne w ba ttery/PowerCap. The PowerCap is fully charged
when shipped. The scanner must be inserted into the charge cradle to enable the PowerCap the
first time it is used.

Getting Started 1 - 13

Figure 1-11 Removing the Battery/PowerCap from the Scanner

To remove the battery/PowerCap from the scanner:

1. Remove the battery/PowerCap compartment cover.
a. Use a coin to turn the battery/PowerCap compartment knob counterclockwise until it reaches the hard stop
b. Lift the battery/PowerCap compartment cover off.
c. Lift the battery/PowerCap out of the battery/PowerCap compartment.

2. To replace the battery/PowerCap, see Inserting the Battery/PowerCap on page 1-10.

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Scanner Latch

Inserting the Scanner in the Cradles

To insert the digital scanner in the CR8178-SC cradle:

1. Insert the scanner into the cradle top first ensuring that the cradle latch de p ressio n (see Figure 1-1 on page

1-2) connects with the scanner latch on the cradle.

2. Push the handle until it clicks into place, engaging the contacts in the cradle and digital scanner.

Figure 1-12 Inserting the Scanner in the CR8178-SC Cradle

To insert the digital scanner in the CR8178-PC cradle:

1. Insert the scanner straight down into the cradle top.

2. The digital scanner naturally rotates forward to engage the digital scanner contacts with the cradle contacts

Figure 1-13 Inserting the Scanner in the CR8178-PC Cradle

Sending Data to the Host Computer

The cradle receives data from the digital scanner via a wireless radio connection and transmits it to the host
computer via the host cable. The digi tal scann er and cradle must be paired for successful wireless communication.

Pairing

Pairing registers a scanner to the cradle such that the scanner and cradle can exchange information. The
CR8178-SC and CR8178-PC operate in two modes: Point-to-Point and Multipoi nt-to-Point. In Point-to-Poi nt mode,
pair the digital scanner to the cradle either by inserting it in the cradle (if pair on contacts is enabled), or by
scanning the pairing bar code. In Multipoint-to-Point m ode, you can pair u p to seven scanners to one cradle. To use
this feature, scan the multipoint bar code in Multipoint-to-Point Communication on page 5-29 when the digital
scanner is connected to the cradle.

To pair the digital scanner with the cradle, insert the scanner in the cradle or scan the pairing bar code. (Pairing on
insertion into the cradle is enabled by default. See Pairing Methods on page 5-32.)

NOTE The pairing bar code that connects the digital scanner to a cradle is unique to each cradle.

Do not scan data or parameters until pairing complet es.

Getting Started 1 - 15

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 applicable. 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 the host requires.

6. Reestablish pairing with the cradle by inserting the scanner in the cradle or sca n the pa irin g bar code. (Pair ing

on insertion into the cradle is enabled by default. See Pairing Methods on page 5-32.)

Configuring the Scanner

Use the bar codes in this manual or the 123Scan configuration program to configure the digital scanner. See

Chapter 6, User Preferences and each host chapter for information about programming the digi tal scanner using

bar code menus. See Chapter 2, 123Scan and Software Tools to configure the digital scanner using this
configuration program. 123Scan includ es a help file.

Radio Communications

The digital scanner can communicate with remote devices via Bluetooth, or by pairing with a cradle. For radio
communication parameters, detailed information about operational modes, Bluetooth and pairing, see Chapter 5,

Radio Communications.

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Accessories

The digital scanner ships with the battery or PowerCap (depending on configuration) and the DS8178 Quick Start
Guide. The following required accessories must be ordered separately:

•

Cradle, required for charging the battery/PowerCap (see Standard Cradle on page 1-3 and
Presentation Cradle on page 1-4).

•

Document Capture Stand for use with the CR8178-PC (p/n STND-DC0081W-04)
(see Using the Document Capture Stand on page 1-6).

•

Replacement battery for the DS8178 digital scanner.

•

Replacement PowerCap for the DS8178 digital scanner.

•

Interface cable for the appropriate interface.

•

Universal power supply, if the interface requires one.

See Accessories on page xxvi for the full list of power supplies and p art numbers. Also see Scanner Configurations
on page xxv and Cradle Configurations on page xxvi for product configurations. For additional items, contact a
local Zebra representative or business partner.

CHAPTER 2 123SCAN AND

SOFTWARE TOOLS

Introduction

This chapter briefly describes the Zebra software tools available for customizing scanner operation.

123Scan

123Scan is a software tool that simplifies scanner setup and more.
Intuitive enough for first time users, the 123Scan wizard guides users through a streamlined setup process.

Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be printed as a single programming bar code for scanning,
emailed to a smart phone for scanning from its screen, or downloaded to the scanner using a USB cable.

Through 123Scan a user can:

•

Configure a scanner using a wizard.

•

Program the following scanner settings:

• Beeper tone / volume settings.

• Enable / disable symbologies.

• Communication settings.

•

Modify data before transmission to a host using:

• Advanced Data Formattin g (ADF) - Scan one bar code per trigger pull.

• Multicode Data Formatting (MDF) - Scan many bar codes in one trigger pull (select scanners).

• Preferred Symbol - Single out one bar code on label of many (select scanners).

•

Load parameter settings to a scanner via the following.

•

Bar code scanning:

• Scan a paper bar code.

• Scan a bar code from a PC screen.

• Scan a bar code from a smart phone screen.

•

Download over a USB cable.

• Load settings to one scanner.

• Stage up to 10 scanners simultaneously (Powered USB Hub recommended with 0.5 amp / port).

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•

Validate scanner setup.

•

View scanned data within the utility's Data view screen.

•

Capture an image and save to a PC within the utility's Data view screen.

•

Review settings using the Parameter Report.

•

Clone settings from an already deployed scanner from the Start screen.

•

Upgrade scanner firmware.

•

Load settings to one scanner.

•

Stage up to 10 scanners simultaneously (Powered USB Hub recommended with 0.5 amp / port).

•

View statistics such as:

•

Asset tracking information

•

Time and usage information

•

Bar codes scanned by symbology

•

Battery/PowerCap diagnostics (select scanners).

•

Generate the following reports.

•

Bar Code Report - Programming bar code, included parameter settings, and supported scanner
models.

•

Parameter Report - Lists parameters programmed within a configuration file.

•

Inventory Report - Lists scanner asset tracking information.

•

Validation Report - Printout of scanned data from the Data view.

•

Statistics Report - Lists all statistics retrieved from the scanner.

For more information go to: zebra.com/123Scan

.

Communication with 123Scan

Use a USB cable to connect the scanner to a Windows host computer r unning 123Scan.

123Scan Requirements

•

Host computer running Windows 7, 8, and 10

•

Scanner

•

USB cable.

123Scan Information

For more information on123Scan, go to: zebra.com/123Scan.
For a 1 minute tour of 123Scan, go to: zebra.com/ScannerHowToVideos
To see a list of all of our software tools, go to: zebra.com/scannersoftware

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123Scan and Software Tools 2 - 3

Scanner SDK, Other Software Tools, and Videos

Tackle all your scanner programming needs with our diversified set of software tools. Whether you need to simply
stage a device, or develop a fully featured application with image and data capture as well as asset management,
these tools help you every step of the way.

To download any of the following free tools, go to: zebra.com/scannersoftware

•

123Scan configuration utility

•

SDKs

•

Scanner SDK for Windows

•

Scanner SDK for Linux

•

Scanner SDK for Android

•

Scanner SDK for iOS

•

Drivers

•

OPOS driver

•

JPOS driver

•

USB CDC driver

•

TWAIN driver

•

Scanner Management Service (SMS) for Remote Management

•

Windows

•

Linux

•

Mobile Apps

•

Scanner Control App

•Android

•iOS

•

Scan-To-Connect Utility

•Android

• Windows

•

How-To-Videos

.

NOTE: For a list of SDK supported scanner functionality by communication protocol, see Appendix J,

Communication Protocol Functionality.

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Scanner Control App

The Scanner Control App (SCA) allows you to control a Bluetooth scanner from a phone or tablet without a cradle.
Use this app to showcase a Zebra Bluetooth scanner's capabilities and ease of control right from your phone.

The Scanner Control App supports Scan-To-Connect technology for one-step Bluetooth pairing, and allows you to
control the following scanner functions:

•

Program the beeper and LEDs.

•

Enable and disable symbologies.

•

Remotely trigger a scan.
The app displays scanned bar code data, and can query scanner asset information and battery health statistics.
The Scanner Control App also works with USB connected scanners like the MP7000, assuming your Android tablet

has a powered USB Host port.
The Scanner Control app is available on the Android Play, iOS App, and Zebra AppGallery stores. Source code is

available within the Zebra Scanner SDK for Android and iOS.
To watch a 1 minute tour of the Scanner Control App, go to: zebra.com/scannercontrolapp

Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility

In one step, connect your Zebra Bluetooth scanner to a phone, tablet or PC by simply scanning a STC bar code.
Available as a standalone utility for Windows and Android operating system from zebra.com/scantoconnect

Source code is also available for easy app integration.

NOTE: The STC Utility allows you to pair a Bluetooth scanner to a phone, tablet or PC without using a cradle.

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CHAPTER 3 DATA CAPTURE

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniqu es involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions
and tips about scanning, and decode ranges.

Beeper and LED Indications

The digital scanner issues different beep sequences/patterns and an LED display to indicate status. Table 3-1
defines beep sequences/patterns and LED displays which occur during both normal scanning and while
programming the digital scanner.

In addition to the System/Decode LEDs, the DS8178 cord less digi ta l scanner ha s a batte ry/Power Cap LED gau ge
(see DS8178 Features on page 1-2).

The battery/PowerCap LED gauge is always active when inserted in the cradle. After the scanner is removed from
the cradle, it is active for four seconds.

After the trigger is held for three seconds the battery/PowerCap LED gauge remain active for four seconds after
trigger release.

Digital Scanner Indications

Table 3-1 Digital Scanner Beeper and LED Indications

Beeper Sequence LED Indication

Standard Use

Low/medium/high beeps Green Power up.

Scanning

None Green solid Presentation Mode on.
None No LED; green LED is

turned off

Presentation Mode off.

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Table 3-1 Digital Scanner Beeper and LED Indications (Continued)

Beeper Sequence LED Indication

Medium beep
(or as configured)

Low/low/low/extra low
beeps

Four long low beeps Red A transmission error was detected in a scanned

Five long low beeps Red Conversion or format error.
None Red (fast blink) on

High None A <BEL> character is received over RS-232.

Wireless Operation

Low, high, low, high Red Out of batch storage memory , unable to store new bar

Radio Indications

Low None Scanner inserted into a cradle (may be disabled).
Low, high Green Bluetooth connection established.

Green flash A bar code was successfully decoded. (See

Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 6-2

programming beeper sounds.)

Red Parity error.

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

Scanner is disabled by a host command to the

trigger pull

scanner.

code.

User

for

High, low Red Bluetooth disconnection event.
Long low, long high Red Bluetooth page timeout; remote device is out of

range/not powered.

Long low, long high, long
low, long high

None Green (fast blink) Bluetooth attempting reconnection.
Five high None Bluetooth attempting reconnection (default is

Six high Blue (fast/fast/slow) Paging state indication.

Remaining Charge Indications

Four short high beeps Red (stays on) Low battery/PowerCap indication (on trigger release).
None Green

None Bluetooth connection attempt was rejected by remote

device.

disable).

Battery/PowerCap charge level: 51-100%
Amber
Red

Battery/PowerCap charge level: 21-50%

Battery/PowerCap charge level: 0-20%

Battery/PowerCap charge level indication (state of

charge in % of present full charge capacity).

Table 3-1 Digital Scanner Beeper and LED Indications (Continued)

Beeper Sequence LED Indication

Data Capture 3 - 3

None Not lit when scanner sits

in the cradle

None Green/Red alternating

Amber/Red alternating
Red blinking

Parameter Programming

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

High/low beeps Green Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar

High/low/high/low beeps Green Successful program exit with change in the parameter

The cradle is either not providing current to the

scanner or the scanner is consuming more current

than the cradle is able to supply (see

Troubleshooting on page 4-8 for more information).

Battery end of life, battery charge level: 51-100%

Battery end of life, battery charge level: 21-50%

Battery end of life, battery charge level: 0-20%

When the battery indicator displays any one of these

patterns it is time to replace your battery.

Note

: PowerCap does not support end-of-life

warning.

Cancel

wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming

sequence; remain in program mode.

code keypad.

setting.

scanned,

ADF Programming

Low/high/low beeps None ADF transmit error.
High/low beeps Green Number expected. Enter another digit. Add leading

zeros to the front if necessary.

Low/low beeps Green Alpha expected. Enter another alphabetic character

or scan the

High/high beeps Green blinking ADF criteria or action is expected. Enter another

criteria or action or scan the

High/low/low beeps Green All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue

entering rule.

High/low/high/low beeps Green

(turns off blinking)

Long low/long high beeps Red Rule error. Entry error, wrong bar code scanned, or

Low beep Green Deleted last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.
Low/high/high beeps Green All rules deleted.

Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.

criteria/action list is too long for a rule. Re-enter

criteria or action.

End of Message

bar code.

Save Rule

bar code.

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Table 3-1 Digital Scanner Beeper and LED Indications (Continued)

Beeper Sequence LED Indication

Long low/long high/long
low/long high beeps

Long low/long high/long
low beeps

Host Specific
USB only

Four high beeps None

RS-232 only

High/high/high/low beeps Red RS-232 receive error.
High beep None A <BEL> charac ter is received when Beep on <BEL>

Virtual Tether Alarm

High/low continuous beeps Fast blinking alternating

Red Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then

try to save rule again.
Green

(turns off blinking)

green and red

Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of

an error or the user asked to exit rule entry.

Digital

scanner has not completed initialization. Wait

several seconds and scan again.

is enabled (Point-to-Point mode only).

The scanner disconnects over Bluetooth from the

cradle (Virtual Tether Alarm enabled).

Note

: Virtual Tether Alarm when enabled activates on

the scanner and cradle.

Cradle LED Indications

Table 3-2 Cradle LED Indications

LED Indication

Standard Use

Green (stays on) Power Up

Radio Indications

Green (off, then on) Bluetooth connection established
Blue Page button
Blue (fast/fast/slow) Page issued

Charging Indications

Amber (stays on) Pre-charging
Amber blinking and the charge

gauge LED on scanner is on.

Charging

Table 3-2 Cradle LED Indications (Continued)

LED Indication

Data Capture 3 - 5

Amber blinking and the charge
gauge LED on scanner is off.

Green (stays on) Fully charged
Amber fast blinking Charging error
Red blinking and the charge

gauge LED on scanner is on.
Red blinking and the charge

gauge LED on scanner is off

Red (stays on) Fully charged, but the battery is near end of its life and

Red fast blinking Charging error; the battery is near end of its life and should

Virtual Tether Alarm

Fast blinking alternating green
and red

The cradle is either not providing current to the scanner or
the scanner is consuming more current than the cradle can
supply (see Troubleshooting on page 4-8 for more
information).

Charging, but the battery is near end of its life and should
be replaced.

The cradle is either not providing current to the scanner or
scanner is consuming more current than cradle can supply ;
the battery is near end of its life and should be replaced
(see Troubleshooting on page 4-8 for more information).

should be replaced.

be replaced.

The scanner disconnects over Bluetooth from the cradle
(Virtual Tether Alarm enabled).

Maintenance Indications

Red (stays on) Enter boot loader
Red blinking Firmware installation

Table 3-3 lists the conditions in which the specified host controls the System Indicator LED.

Table 3-3 Host Controlled Cradle LED Indications

LED Indication

123Scan

Slow Blinking Green Scanner connected to 123Scan.
Fast Blinking Red File being transferred to the scanner (parameters and

firmware).
Slow Blinking Red Firmware activated on the scanner, loaded into memory.
Solid Green Programming completed successfully (parameters and

firmware).
Solid Red Error State.

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Table 3-3 Host Controlled Cradle LED Indications (Continued)

LED Indication

SMS

Blinking Red
(Both scanner and cradle)

Loading the SMS package to scanner.

Scanning

NOTE The standard digital scanner emits a red illumination with a red aim dot (pictured in Figure 3-1 and Figure

3-2). The Healthcare configuration emits a white illumination with a green aim dot.

Hand-Held Scanning

1. Aim the digital scanner at a bar code and pull the trigger to decode.

2. Press the trigger until the digital scanner beeps, indicating the bar code is successfully decoded. For more

information on beeper and LED definitions, see Beeper and LED Indications on page 3-1.

Data Capture 3 - 7

Figure 3-1 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode

Hands-Free Scanning

The scanner is in hands-free (presentation) mo de wh en it sits in the CR8178-PC cradle. During idle conditions the
scanner operates in object detection mode, where it automa tically wakes u p to decode a ba r code presented in th e
field of view. In object detection mode it is normal for the illumination LEDs to be dimly lit.

To scan:

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

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

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1D bar code

2D bar code

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

and LED definitions, Beeper and LED Indications on page 3-1).

Figure 3-2 Scanning in Hands-Free Mode

Aiming with Digital Scanner

When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red LED dot which allows positioning the bar code within its field of
view. See Decode Ranges on page 3-10 for the proper distance to achieve between the digital scanner and a bar
code.

Figure 3-3 Aiming Dot

If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red illumination LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.
To scan a bar code, center the symbol.

Figure 3-4 Scanning Orientation with Aiming Dot

Data Capture 3 - 9

The digital scanner can also read a bar code presented within the aiming dot not centered. The top examples in

Figure 3-5 show acceptable aiming options, while the bottom examples can not be decoded.

Figure 3-5 Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming

The aiming dot is smaller when the digital scanner is closer to the symb ol and larger when it is farther from the
symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the digital scanner, and those with larger
bars or elements (mil size) farther from the digital scanner.

The digital scanner beeps to indicate that it successfully decoded the bar code. For more information on beeper
and LED definitions, see Table 3-1.

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Decode Ranges

Table 3-4 DS8178 Decode Ranges

Bar Code

Type

Code 39 3.0 mil

Code 128 3.0 mil

100% UPC 13.0 mil
PDF 417 5 mil

Data Matrix 5.0 mil

QR Code 10.0 mil

Symbol Density

20.0 mil

5.0 mil
15 mil

6.67 mil

7.5 mil

10.0 mil

20.0 mil

Typical Working Ranges

2.2 in/5.6 cm 5.0 in/12.7 cm 1.4 in/3.6 cm 5.1 in/13.0 cm

0.0 in/0.0 cm 36.8 in/93.5 cm 0.0 in/0.0 cm 22.4 in/56.9 cm

2.6 in/6.6 cm 4.5 in/11.4 cm 1.8 in/4.6 cm 4.1 in/10.4 cm

1.6 in/4.1 cm 8.4 in/21.3 cm 1.2 in/3.0 cm 8.1 in/20.6 cm

0.0 in/0.0 cm 27.1 in/68.8 cm 1.0 in/ 2.5 cm 16.9 in/42.9 cm

0.0 in/0.0 cm 24.0 in/61.0 cm 0.0 in/0.0 cm 15.9 in/40.4 cm

2.3 in/5.8 cm 6.4 in/16.3 cm 1.5 in/3.8 cm 6.1 in/15.5 cm

1.8 in/4.6 cm 8.5 in/21.6 cm 1.1 in/2.8 cm 8.1 in/20.6 cm
n/a n/a 1.9 in/4.8 cm 4.5 in/11.4 cm

2.1 in/5.3 cm 6.9 in/ 17.5 cm 1.3 in/ 3.3 cm 6.7 in/17.0 cm

1.1 in/2.8 cm 9.9 in/ 25.1 cm 0.6 in/1.5 cm 8.5 in/ 21.6 cm

1.0 in/2.5 cm 8.6 in/ 21.8 cm 0.6 in/1.5 cm 7.7 in/19.6 cm

0.1 in/0.3 cm 17.6 in/ 44.7 cm 0.0 in/0.0 cm 12.5 in/ 31.8 cm

DS8178-SR

Typical Working Ranges

Near Far Near Far

DS8178-HC

CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE,

TROUBLESHOOTING,
AND TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

Introduction

This chapter provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshoo ting, technical specifications, and signa l
descriptions (pin-outs).

Maintenance

IMPORTANT Use pre-moistened wipes and do not allow liquid cleaner to pool.

1

Ensure the following items are addressed when using sodium hypochlorite (bleach) based

cleaners:

• For scanner only. Do not use on cradle.

• Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended instructions: use gloves during application and
remove the residue afterwards with a damp cloth to avoid prolonged skin contact while
handling the scanner.

• Due to the powerful oxidizing nature of sodium hypochlorite, the metal surfaces, in cluding
electrical contacts on the scanner, are prone to oxidation (corrosion) when exposed to this
chemical in the liquid form (including wipes) and should be avoided. In the event that these
type of disinfectants come in contact with metal on the scanner, prompt removal with a
dampened cloth after the cleaning step is critical.

IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the device, use only approved cleaning and disinfecting agents listed below.

The use of non-approved cleaning or disinfecting agents may void the warranty.

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Known Harmful Ingredients

The following chemicals are known to damage the plastics on Zebra scanner s and shoul d not come in con tact with
the device:

•Acetone

• Ammonia solutions

• Aqueous or alcoholic alkaline solutions

• Aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons

• Benzene

• Carbolic acid

• Compounds of amines or ammonia

• Ethanolamine

•Ethers

• Ketones

•TB-lysoform

• Toluene

• Trichloroethylene.

Approved Cleaners for Standard DS8178 Digital Scanners and CR8178 Cradles

•

Isopropyl alcohol 70% (including wipes)

•

10% Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite 0.55%) an d 90 % Water solution

1 (see important note on page 4-1)

•

3% Hydrogen Peroxide and 97% Water solution

•

Mild dish soap.

Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for Healthcare Configurations of the DS8178 Digital Scanners and CR8178 Cradles

Only use cleaning agents from the following list, following the manufacturer’s instructions:

•

10% Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite 0.55%) an d 90 % Water solution

•

3% Hydrogen Peroxide and 97% Water solution

•

91% Isopropyl Alcohol and 9% Water solution

•

Azowipe

•

Brulin BruTab 6S Tablets

•

Clinell Universal Sanitizing Wipes

•

Clinell Universal Wipes

•

Clorox Dispatch Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach

•

Clorox Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner

•

Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes

1 (see important note on page 4-1)

1 (see important note on page 4-1)

1 (see important note on page 4-1)

1 (see important note on page 4-1)

•

Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Wipes

•

Clorox Healthcare Multi-Surface Quat Alcohol Wipes

•

Diversey D10 Concentrate Detergent Sanitizer

•

Diversey Dimension 256 Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications 4 - 3

•

Diversey Oxivir Tb Wipes

•

Diversey Virex II 256 One-Step Disinfectant Cleaner

•

Medipal Alcohol Wipes

•

Metrex CaviCide

•

Metrex CaviCide 1

•

Metrex CaviWipes

•

Metrex CaviWipes 1

•

PDI Easy Screen® Cleaning Wipe

•

PDI Sani-Cloth AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipe

•

PDI Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipe

•

PDI Sani-Cloth HB Sani-Germicidal Disposable Wipe

•

PDI Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Cloth

•

PDI Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Wipe

•

Progressive Products Wipes Plus

•

Sani Professional Disinfecting Multi-Surface Wipes

•

Sani-Hands® Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes

•

SC Johnson Windex Original Glass Cleaner with Ammonia-D

•

Spartan Hepacide Quat II

•

Sterets Alcowipe

•

Steris Coverage Plus Germicidal

•

Veridien Viraguard

•

WipesPlus Hospital/Surgical Wipes.

1 (see important note on page 4-1)

Cleaning the Digital Scanner

Routinely cleaning the exit window is required. A dirty window may affect scanning accuracy. Do not allow any
abrasive material to touch the window.

To clean the scanner:

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 car eful not to let liquid po ol around the scanner wind ow, trigger, cable connector or any ot her area
on the device.

3. Be sure to clean the trigger and in between the trigger and th e housing (use a cotto n-tipped applicator to reach

tight or inaccessible areas).

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

5. Wipe the scanner exit window with a lens tissue or other material suitable for cleaning optical material such as

eyeglasses.

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

7. Allow the unit to air dry before use.

8. Scanner connectors:
a. Dip the cotton portion of a cotton-tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol.
b. Rub the cotton port ion of the cott on -t ipp e d ap plic ator back-and-forth across the connector on the Zebra

scanner at least 3 times. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connector.

c. Use the cotton-tipped applicator dipped in alcohol to remove any grease and dirt near the connector area.
d. Use a dry cotton tipped applicator and rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth

across the connectors at least 3 times. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connectors.

Troubleshooting

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications 4 - 5

The aiming dot does not
appear when pressing the
trigger.

Digital scanner
dot, but does not decode the
bar code.

emits aiming

No power to the digital scanner. If the configuration requires a power supply,

re-connect the power supply.
Incorrect host interface cable is used. Connect the correct host interface cable.
Interface/power cables are loose. Re-connect cables.
Digital scanner is disabled. For IBM 468x and USB IBM hand-held, IBM

table-top, and OPOS modes, enable the digital

scanner via the host interface. Otherwise, see the

technical person in charge of scanning.
If using RS-232 Nixdorf B mode, CTS

is not asserted.
Aiming pattern is disabled. Enable the aiming pattern. See

Digital scanner
the correct bar code type.

Bar code symbol is unreadable. Scan test symbols of the same bar code type to

The aiming dot is not correctly placed
on the symbol.

Distance between digital scanner and
bar code is incorrect.

is not programmed for

Assert CTS line.

Hand-Held Decode

Aiming Pattern on page 6-26

Program the digital scanner to read that type of bar

code. See Chapter 13, Symbologies.

determine if the bar code is defaced.

Move the symbol so that the aiming dot is within the

field of view (see

page 3-8

Move the scanner closer to or further from the bar

code. See

).

Aiming with Digital Scanner on

Decode Ranges on page 3-10

.

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Table 4-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner
code, but does not transmit the
data to the host.

decodes bar

Digital scanner
the correct host type.

Interface cable is loose. Re-connect the cable.
Cradle is not programmed for the

correct host type.
Digital scanner

connected interface.
Cradle has lost connection to the host. In this exact order: disconnect power supply;

If the digital scanner emits four long
low beeps, a transmission error
occurred.
This occurs if a unit is not properly
configured or connected to the wrong
host type.

If the digital scanner emits 5 low beeps,
a conversion or format error occurred.

If the digital scanner emits low/high/low
beeps, it detected an invalid ADF rule.

is not programmed for

is not paired to host

Scan the appropriate host type programming bar

code. See the chapter corresponding to the host

type.

Check digital scanner host parameters or edit

options.

Pair digital scanner to the cradle by scanning the

P AIR

bar code on the cradle.

disconnect host cable; wait three seconds;

reconnect host cable; reconnect power supply;

reestablish pairing.

Set the scanner's communication parameters to

match the host's setting.

Configure the digital scanner's conversion

parameters properly.

Program the correct ADF rules. Refer to the

Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide.

Host displays scanned data
incorrectly.

Digital scanner
low/short medium/short high
beep sequence (power-up
beep sequence) more than
once.

Digital scanner
high beeps during decode
attempt.

Digital scanner
Low/low/low/extra low beeps
when not in use.

emits short

emits 4 short

emits

Digital scanner
work with the host.

The USB bus may put the digital
scanner in a state where power to the
scanner is cycled on and off more than
once.

Digital scanner
USB initialization.

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

is not programmed to

has not complete d

Scan the appropriate host type programming bar

code.

For RS-232, set the digital scanner's

communication parameters to match the host's

settings.

For a Keyboard Wedge configuration, program the

system for the correct keyboard type, and turn off

the CAPS LOCK key.

Program the proper editing options (e.g., UPC-E to

UPC-A Conversion).

Normal during host reset.

Wait several seconds and scan again.

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

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications 4 - 7

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Digital scanner
beeps during programming.

Digital scanner
low/high/low/high beeps during
programming.

Digital scanner
low/high/low beeps.

Digital scanner
power-up beep after changing
USB host type.

Digital scanner
beep when not in use.

Digital scanner
beeps.

emits low/high

emits

emits

emits a

emits one high

emits frequent

Input error, incorrect bar code or

Cancel

bar code was scanned.
Out of host parameter storage space. Scan
Out of memory for ADF rules. Reduce the number of ADF rules or the number of

During programming, indicates out of
ADF parameter storage space.

ADF transmit error. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Guide for

Invalid ADF rule is detected. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Guide for

The USB bus re-established power to
the digital scanner.

In RS-232 mode, a <BEL> character
was received and Beep on <BEL>
option is enabled.

No power to the scanner. Check the system power. If the configuration

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

Default Parameters on page 6-5

steps in the ADF rules.
Erase all rules and re-program with shorter rules.

information.

information.
Normal when changing USB host type.

Normal when
digital scanner is in RS-232 mode.

requires a power supply , re-connect the power
supply.

Beep on <BEL>

is enabled and the

.

Incorrect host interface cable is used. Verify that the correct host interface cable is used. If

not, connect the correct host interface cable.

Interface/power cables are loose. Check for loose cable connections and re-connect

cables.

Digital scanner
low beeps after a bar code is
decoded.

Digital scanner LED blinks
even if the pairing request was
canceled from remote

iOS/Android
Remaining Charge LED is red. Battery or PowerCap charge is low Insert the scanner in cradle.

emits five long

™

device.

Conversion or format error was
detected.
The scanner 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.

If pass key entry is canceled from the
tablet/phone, the digital scanner
remains in the pass key entry mode for
30 seconds before timing out.

Ensure the scanner 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.

To exit pass key entry mode scan

or scan any other bar code.

H-1

Cancel on page

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Table 4-1 Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions

Four short high beeps and
Remaining Charge LED is red.

Cradle LED blinks amber
rapidly and the Remaining
Charge LED is not lit.

Remaining Charge LED on
scanner alternates between
red and green or between red
and amber and the Cradle LED
blinks red.

Cradle LED blinks red and the
Remaining Charge
scanner is not lit.

Cradle LED is red. Battery is charged but is near end of its

LED on

Battery or PowerCap charge is very
low.

Cradle is not providing current to the
scanner.

Battery is near the end of its life. Replace the battery.

Cradle is either not providing current to
the scanner or the scanner is
consuming more current than the
cradle is able to supply, and battery is
near the end of its life.

life.

Insert the scanner in cradle.

Make sure scanner is securely seated in its cradle.
If this does not resume the battery or PowerCap
charging, clean and dry the electrical contacts on
the scanner and cradle (See cleaning instructions of
Scanner connector, step 8 on page 4-4 for more
information).Then, replace the scanner in the cradle
and make sure it sits properly in the base.

Clean and dry the electrical contacts on the scanner
and cradle (See cleaning instructions of Scanner
connector, step 8 on page 4-4 for more
information).Then, replace the scanner in the cradle
and make sure it sits properly in the base.

Replace the battery .
Replace the battery .

Cradle LED blinks red

NOTE If after performing these checks the digital scanner still experiences problems, contact the distributor or

call support.

rapidly.

Charging error and battery is near end
of its life.

Clean and dry the electrical contacts on the scanner
and cradle (See cleaning instructions of Scanner
connector, step 8 on page 4-4 for more
information).Then, replace the scanner in the
cradle, making sure it seats properly in the base.

Replace the battery .

Dump Scanner Parameters

To debug a scanner issue, scan the following bar code with the scanner connected in USB HID keyboard mode to
Microsoft
asset tracking information and parameter settings to a text document.

See the parameter numbers in Appendix A, Standard Parameter Defaults to interpret the parameter/attribute
numbers in the output.

®

Windows Notepad or Wordpad, or via RS-232 to Windows Hyperterminal. This outputs all the scanner's

NOTE Use 123Scan if available as an alternative to using this feature. 123Scan is the preferable method for

outputting scanner information.

NOTE For proper formatting, it may be necessary to first scan <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> (1) on page 6-44.

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Dump Scanner Parameters

Send Versions

Report Software Ve rsion

Scan the following bar code to send the version of software installed in the scanner.

Report Software Version

Serial Number

Scan the following bar code to send the scanner serial number to the host.

Serial Number

Manufacturing Information

Scan the following bar code to send the scanner manufacturing information to the host.

Manufacturing Information

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Technical Specifications

NOTE Operating current specifications are subject to change.

Table 4-2 Technical Specifications

Item Description

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions

Scanner
Presentation Cradle
Desk/Wall Cradle

Weight - DS8178-SR/DL
Scanner (with battery)
Scanner (with PowerCap)
Presentation Cradle
Desk/Wall Cradle

6.6 in H x 2.6 in W x 4.2 in D / 16.8 cm H x 6.7 cm W x 10.6 cm D

2.9 in H x 3.7 in W x 4.8 in D / 7.3 cm H x 9.4 cm W x 12.3 cm D

2.8 in H x 3.3 in W x 8.3 in D / 7.2 cm H x 8.4 cm W x 21.1 cm D

8.2 oz / 232 g

7.6 oz / 215 g

5.4 oz / 153 g

6.5 oz / 183 g

Weight - DS8178-HC
Scanner
Presentation Cradle
Desk/Wall Cradle

Cradle Operating Currents
CR8178-SC Operating Current (mA)

T

=25C

A

CR8178-PC Operating Current (mA)

=25C

T

A

Available Colors Twilight Black, Nova White, Healthcare White (DS8178-HC)

8.3 oz / 237 g

6.5 oz / 183 g

7.1 oz / 202 g

Mode Typ Max

Idle @ VIN = 12V 43 50
Idle @ VIN = 5V 93 100
Charging, Standard USB 470 500
Charging, BC1.2 CDP 1350 1500
Charging, BC1.2 DCP 1100 1200
Charging, 5V non-USB 730 750
Charging, 12V non-USB 743 1000

Mode Typ Max

Idle @ VIN = 12V 37 45
Idle @ VIN = 5V 77 85
Charging, Standard USB 470 500
Charging, BC1.2 CDP 1350 1500
Charging, BC1.2 DCP 1100 1200
Charging, 5V non-USB 730 750
Charging, 12V non-USB 743 1000

Supported Host Interfaces USB, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, RS-485 (IBM 46xx)
USB Certification DS8178 is USB2.0 Full Speed Compliant, visit
Keyboard Support Supports 97 international keyboards
FIPS Security Certification Certified Compliant with FIPS 140-2

USB.org

for more details.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications 4 - 11

Table 4-2 Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

User Indicators
Scanner Multi-function LED (Decode, error, paging status);

Beeper (Decode, paging);
Power Gauge

Direct Decode Indicator
Cradle Multi-function LED (Power, error, charge status)
Performance Characteristics
Light Source

DS8178-SR/DL
DS8178-HC

Illumination
DS8178-SR/DL
DS8178-HC

Imager Field of View 48.0° horizontal, 37.0° vertical

Aiming Pattern: Circular 617nm amber LED

Aiming Pattern: Circular 528nm true green LED

Two 645nm red LEDs

Two warm white LEDs

Image Sensor 1,280 x 960 pixels
Minimum Print Contrast 16% minimum reflective difference
Skew Tolerance +/- 60°
Pitch Tolerance +/- 60°
Roll Tolerance 360°
Image Capture
Graphics Format Support Images can be exported as Bitmap, JPEG, or TIFF
Resolution (A4 document) 109 PPI
User Environment
DS8178-SR/DL Temperatures Operating Temperature: 32° to 122°F / 0° to 50°C

Presentation Mode Operation: 32° to 104°F / 0° to 40°C

Charging Temperature: 32° to 104°F / 0° to 40°C
DS8178-HC Temperatures Operating Temperature (Scanner): 32° to 122°F / 0° to 50°C

Presentation Mode Operation: 32° to 104°F / 0° to 40°C

Charging Temperature: 32° to 104°F / 0° to 40°C
Storage Temperature -40° to 158°F / -40° to 70°C
Humidity 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Drop Specification (Scanner) Designed to withstand multiple drops at 6.0 ft./1.8 m to concrete
Tumble Specification (Scanner) Designed to withstand 2,000 tumbles in 1.5 ft./0.5 m tumbler

Note: 1 tumble = 0.5 cycle
Ambient Light Immunity 0 to 9000 Foot Candles/0 to 96,840 Lux
Environmental Sealing Scanner rated IP52
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) - Scanner,

Presentation Cradle, Desk/Wall Cradle

+/-15kV Air, +/-8kV Indirect, +/-8kV D i rect

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Table 4-2 Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Radio Standard Bluetooth Version 4.0 with BLE: Class 1 330 ft. (100m) and

Class 2 33 ft. (10m), Serial Port and HID Profiles
Adjustable Bluetooth Power Class 1: Output power adjustable down from 4 dBm in 8 Steps

Class 2: Output power adjustable down from 2 dBm in 8 Steps
Power
PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion Battery Capacity: 2500 mAh

Number of scans from full charge: 65,000 (at one scan per second)

Typical Charge Time From Empty To Full

Standard USB 7 hrs 45 min 9 hrs 15 min

BC1.2 USB 3 hrs 3 hrs 15 min

External 5V Source 4 hrs 30 min 5 hrs

External 12V Source 2 hrs 15 min 2 hrs 15 min

CR8178-SC CR8178-PC

PowerCap Capacitor Capacity: 440 Farads

Number of Scans from Full Charge: 2,000 (at one scan per second)

Number of Scans from Ready-To-Scan at 20% of Full Charge (default):

200 (at one scan per second)

Number of Scans from Ready-To-Scan at 15% of Full Charge: 100 (at one

scan per second)

Charge Time From Empty to Full: 30 min over USB

Charge Time From Audible Low Charge Warning to Ready-to-Scan at

20% of Full Charge (default): 90 sec over USB (see Medium Threshold

Battery/PowerCap Threshold on page 6-40

under

Charge Time From Audible Low Charge Warning to Ready-to-Scan at

15% of Full Charge: 35 sec over USB
Accessories See
Symbol Decode Capability
1D UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN with supplements, Bookland EAN, ISSN, UCC

Table C

Coupon Extended, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 128, ISBT Code

128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5,

Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma), ISBT Concat

.

)

2D PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix,

MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), China GM

Code, DotCode, Dotted DataMatrix
Postal Australian Post, US PLANET, Royal Mail 4 State, US POSTNET, KIX

(Dutch), UK Postal, Japan Post, UPU 4 State FICS (Post US4), USPS 4

State (Post US3), Canadian Post (Postbar)
Digimarc Digital watermark technology

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications 4 - 13

Table 4-2 Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

Minimum Element Resolution
Code 39 3.0 mil
Code 128 3.0 mil
DataMatrix 5.0 mil
QR 5.0 mil
Utilities and Management
123Scan Programs sca nner parameters, upgrades firmware, provides scanned bar

code data and prints reports. See Chapter 2, 123Scan and Software Tools.
Symbol Scanner SDK Generates a fully-featured scanner application, including documentation,

drivers, test utilities and sample source code.

zebra.com/ScannerSDKforWindows

Scanner Management Service (SMS) Remotely manages your Zebra scanner and queries its asset information.

zebra.com/sms

Decode Ranges (Typical)* See

Decode Ranges on page 3-10

.

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PIN 5

PIN 1

PIN 5

PIN 1

Cradle Signal Descriptions

Figure 4-1 Cradle Pin-outs

The signal descriptions in Table 4-3 apply to the contacts on the digital scanner and are for reference only.

Table 4-3 Signal Pin-outs

Pin Function

1 PACK+
2 THERM
3COM1
4COM2
5GND

Table 4-4 10 Pin Host Interface Connectors

Pin USB RS-232 Keyboard Wedge RS-485*

1 CABLE_ID CABLE_ID CABLE_ID
2 5VDC 5VDC 5VDC 5VDC
3 GND GND GND GND
4 TXD KBD_CLK IBM_TXD

*Additional RS-485 transceiver hardware located within the
cable.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Specifications 4 - 15

Table 4-4 10 Pin Host Interface Connectors (Continued)

Pin USB RS-232 Keyboard Wedge RS-485*

5 D+ RXD TERM_DATA IBM_RXD

6 Short to Pin 1 RTS KBD_DATA IBM_DIR

7 D- CTS TERM_CLK

8 1Meg resistor to pin 1 2Meg resistor to

pin 1
9
10 12VDC

(optional)

SHELL Shield Shield Shield Shield

12VDC
(optional)

12VDC (optional) 12VDC

(optional)

*Additional RS-485 transceiver hardware located within the
cable.

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CHAPTER 5 RADIO

*Enable Parameter

(1)

Feature/option

* Indicates default

Option value

COMMUNICATIONS

Introduction

This chapter provides information about the modes of op eration and fea tures available for wire less communication
between the DS8178 cordless 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 Radio Comm unication Default Table on page 5-2 (also see

Appendix A, Standard Parameter Defaults for all defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is

not necessary.

Setting Parameters

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 th e sca nn e r po wer s do wn .

NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning 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 do not merge.

If not using the default host, select the 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 connected to a new host.

To return all features to default values, scan a bar code in Default Parameters on page 6-5. 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 enable Wi-Fi Friendly Mode, scan
the Enable Wi-Fi Friendly Mode bar code listed under Wi-Fi Friendly Mode on page 5-12. The scanner issues a
fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters, such as Bluetooth Friendly Name, require scanning several bar codes. See the parameter
descriptions for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct para meter.

Radio Communications Parameter Defaults

Table 5-1 lists the defaults for radio communication parameters. Change these values in one of two ways:

•

Scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapte r. The new value replaces the standard default value in
memory. To recall default parameter values, see Default Parameters on page 6-5.

•

Configure the scanner using the 123Scan configuration program. See Chapter 2, 123Scan and Software

Tools.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Parameter Defaults for all user preference, host, symbology, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 5-1 Radio Communication Default Table

Parameter

Radio Communications Host Types N/A N/A Cradle Host
Bluetooth Friendly Name 607 F1h 5Fh n/a
Discoverable Mode 610 F1h 62h General
Wi-Fi Friendly Mode 1299 F8h 05h 77h Disable
Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion N/A N/A Use All Channels
Radio Output Power 1324 F8h 05h 2Ch High
Link Supervision Timeout 1698 F8h 06h A2h 5 sec
Bluetooth Radio State 1354 F8h 05h 4Ah On

Parameter

Number

SSI Number Default

Page

Number

5-4
5-10
5-11
5-12
5-13
5-14
5-15
5-16

HID Features for Apple iOS 1114 F8h 04h 5Ah Disable
HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay N/A N/A No Delay (0 msec)
HID CAPS Lock Override N/A N/A Disable
HID Ignore Unknown Characters N/A N/A Enable
Emulate Keypad N/A N/A Enable

5-16
5-17
5-17
5-18
5-18

Table 5-1 Radio Communication Default Table (Continued)

Radio Communications 5 - 3

Parameter

Fast HID Keyboard 1361 F8h 05h 51h E nable
Quick Keypad Emulation 1362 F8h 05h 52h Enable
HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution N/A N/A Disable
HID Function Key Mapping N/A N/A Disable
Simulated Caps Lock N/A N/A Disable
Convert Case N/A N/A No Case Conversion
Auto-Reconnect Option 604 F1h 5Ch Auto-Reconnect

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback 559 F1h 2Fh Disable
Reconnect Attempt Interval 558 F1h 2Eh 30 sec
Sleep Between Attempts 1778 F8h 06h F2h
Number of Retry Attempts 1779 F8h 06h F3h Do Not Retry
Beep on Insertion 288 20h Enable
Modes of Operation

(Point-to-Point/Multipoint-to-Point)

Parameter

Number

538 F1 1A Point-to-Point

SSI Number Default

Immediately

Sleep for 1 Minute 5-26

Page

Number

5-19
5-19
5-20
5-20
5-21
5-21
5-23

5-24
5-24

5-27
5-28
5-29

Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only) 148 94h Enable
Pairing Modes 542 F1h 1Eh Unlocked
Pairing on Contacts 545 F1h 21h Enable
Toggle Pairing 1322 F8h 05h 2Ah Disable
Connection Maintenance Interval N/A N/A 15 Minutes
AutoConfig (Scanner Cloning Through

Cradle)
Batch Mode 544 F1h 20h Normal (Do Not Batch

Persistent Batch Storage 1399 F8h 05h 77h Disable
Page Button 746 F1h EAh Enable
Page Mode 1364 F8h 05h 54h P age Simple
Page Stage Timeout 1365 F8h 05h 55h 30 Seconds
PIN Code (Set and Store) 552 F1h 28h 12345
Variable Pin Code 608 F1h 60h Static

2139 F8 08 5B Disable

Data)

(Default PIN code is

12345)

5-30
5-31
5-32
5-33
5-34
5-35

5-37

5-39
5-39
5-40
5-40
5-41
5-42

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Table 5-1 Radio Communication Default Table (Continued)

Parameter

Bluetooth Security Levels 1393 F8h 05h 71h Low
Virtual Tether Alarm on the Scanner
Audio Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner 2246 F8h 08h C6h Enable Audio Virtual

LED Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner 2247 F8h 08h C7h Enable
Illumination Virtual Tether Alarm on

Scanner
Haptic Virtual Tether Alarm on Scanner

(DS8178-HC Only)
Virtual Tether Alarm Configuration on the

Cradle
Delay Before Virtual Tether Alarm

Activates
Virtual Tether Alarm Duration 2055 F8h 08h 07h 5 Minutes
Defeat Virtual Tether Alarm 2119 F8h 08h 47h Pause Alarm on Scan

Parameter

Number

2053

2248 8h 08h C8h Enable

2249 F8h 08h C9h Enable

2124 F8h 08h 4Ch D isable

2054 F8h 08h 06h 30 Seconds

SSI Number Default

F8h 08h 05h D isable

T ether Al arm Except in
Night Mode

Button

Page

Number

5-43
5-44
5-45

5-45
5-46

5-46

5-47

5-47

5-48
5-49

Pause Virtual Tether Alarm Duration 2120 F8h 08h 48h 30 Seconds

Wireless Beeper Definitions

When the digital scanner scans the pairing bar code it issues various beep sequences indicating successful or
unsuccessful operations. See Beeper and LED Indications on page 3-1 for all beep sequences and LED displays
including those which occur during pairing operations.

Radio Communication 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.

Bluetooth Classic vs. Low Energy Bluetooth

Low Energy (LE) Bluetooth has a smaller RF footprint which significantly improves Wi-Fi co-existence. However,
LE Bluetooth is up to 7 times slower than Classic Bluetooth (0.27 Mbps versus 0.7-2.1 Mbps), so data intensive
activities such as firmware update can take significantly longer.

Cradle

Select this host type when connecting a scanner to a communication cradle (DS8178-SC or DS8178-PC).

NOTE The scanner automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due

to the radio losing communication. See Auto-Reconnect Feature on page 5-22 for more information.

5-49

To esta blis h a co nn ection (for initial setup only):

1. Scan the Cradle-Bluetooth Classic or Cradle-Low Energy bar code.

2. Scan the pairing bar code on the cradle or place the scanner in the cradle.

Cradle Bluetooth Classic

Cradle Bluetooth Low Energy

Radio Communications 5 - 5

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Human Interface Device (HID) Keyboard Emulation

Select this host type when connecting to a PC/tablet/phone emulating a Bluetooth keyboard.

•

HID Bluetooth Classic - Enabl es the host and scanner to communicate using the HID Keyboard Profile over

Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner(s) is discoverable (Peripheral Mode) and also supports Central Mode.
To esta blis h a co nn ec tio n (in itial se tu p on ly) :

1. Scan the HID Bluetooth Classic bar code.

2. Connect to Central Mode or Peripheral Mode.

• Central Mode - Scan a pairing bar code with the host device's MAC address.

• Peripheral Mode - From the host, discover Bluetooth devices and select your scanner from the
discovered device list.

•

HID Bluetooth Low Energy (Discoverable) - Enables the host to establish a HID Keyboard Profile

connection with the scanner over Bluetooth Low Energy radio. The scanner(s) is discoverable (Peripheral
Mode).

To esta blis h a co nn ec tio n (in itial se tu p on ly) :

1. Scan the HID Bluetooth Low Energy (Discoverable) bar code.

2. From the host discover Bluetooth devices and select your scanner from the discovered device list.

HID Bluetooth Classic

HID Bluetooth Low Energy (Discoverable)

Radio Communications 5 - 7

Simple Serial Interface (SSI)

Select this host type when connecting to a Zebra mobile device or PC/tablet/phone running a Zebra scanner SDK
app.

•

SSI BT Classic (Non-discoverable) - Enables communication with Zebra mobile computers. It enables the

scanner(s) to establish a connection with the host over Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner is NOT in
discoverable (Central Mode).

To esta blis h a co nn ec tio n (in itial se tu p on ly) :

1. Scan the SSI BT Classic (Non-discoverable) bar code.

2. Scan a pairing bar code with the host device's MAC address.

NOTE Additional steps may be necessary depending on host's Bluetooth stack.

•

SSI BT Classic (Discoverable) - Enables communication with Scanner SDK for Android generated apps. It

enables the host to establish a connection with the scanner over Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner is in
discoverable (Peripheral Mode).

To esta blis h a co nn ec tio n (in itial se tu p on ly) :

1. Scan the SSI BT Classic (Discoverable) bar code.

2. From the host, discover Bluetooth devices and select your scanner from your di scovered device list.

•

SSI BT LE - Enables communication with apps generated using the Zebra's Scanner SDKs for iOS and

Android. It enables the host to establish a connection with the scanner over a Bluetooth Low Energy radio.
The scanner is in discoverable (Peripheral Mode) and also supports Central Mode.

• Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for iOS from the App Store.

• Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for Android from the Google Play Store.

•

SSI BT with MFi (iOS Support) - Enables communication with Scanner SDK for iOS generated apps. This

enables an Apple device and scanner to communicate over Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner is
discoverable (Peripheral Mode) and also supports Central Mode.

• Free Demonstration App - Download Scanner Control App for iOS from the App Store.

5 - 8 DS8178 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide

Simple Serial Interface (continued)

SSI BT Classic (Non-Discoverable)

SSI BT Classic (Discoverable)

SSI BT LE

SSI BT with MFi (iOS Support)

Radio Communications 5 - 9

Serial Port Profile (SPP)

Select this host type when connecting to a PC/tablet/phone using a Bluetooth serial connection.

•

SPP BT Classic (Non-Discoverable) - Enables the scanner to establish a Serial Port Profile (SPP)

connection with the host over Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner is NOT discoverable (Central Mode).
To esta blis h a co nn ec tio n (in itial se tu p on ly) :

1. Scan the SPP BT Classic (Non-discoverable) bar code.

2. Scan a pairing bar code with the MAC address of the host device.

•

SPP BT Classic (Discoverable) - Enables the host to establish a Serial Port Profile (SPP) connection with

the scanner over Bluetooth Classic radio. The scanner is discoverable (Peripheral Mode).
To esta blis h a co nn ec tio n (in itial se tu p on ly) :

1. Scan the SPP BT Classic (Discoverable) bar code.

2. From the host, discover Bluetooth devices and select your scanner from the discovered device list.

SPP BT Classic (Non-Discoverable)

SPP BT Classic (Discoverable)

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 perform s like there is a serial connection.

•

HID - the digital scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like a keyboard.

Central/Peripheral Set Up

The digital scanner can be set up as a Central or Peripheral. When the digital scanner is set up as a Peripheral, it
is discoverable and connectible to other devices. When the digital scanner is set up as a Central, 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 Using the Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility on page 5-33 for information about creating a pairing bar
code.

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Central

When the digital scanner is set up as a Central (SPP), it initiates the radio connection to a peripheral device.
Initiating the connection is done by scanning a pairing bar code for the remote device (see Pairing Bar Code
Format Using the Scan-To-Connect (STC) Utility on page 5-33).

Peripheral

When the digital scanner is set up as a Peripheral 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 capability.

Bluetooth Friendly Name

Parameter # 607 (SSI # F1h 5Fh)

You can set a meaningful name for the digital scanner th at appe ars in the application duri ng device discovery. The
default name is the digital scanner name followed by its serial number, e.g., DS8178 123456789ABCDEF.
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

H, Alphanumeric Bar Codes. If the name contains less than 23 characters, Then scan End of Message in the

Advanced Data Formatting Guide.

NOTE If your application allows you to set a device name, this takes preceden ce over the Bluetooth Friendly

Name.

Bluetooth Friendly Name

Discoverable Mode

Parameter # 610 (SSI # F1h 62h)

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., 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

(0)

Radio Communications 5 - 11

Limited Discoverable Mode

(1)

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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

Wi-Fi 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.

•

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.

Enable Wi-Fi Friendly Mode

Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion (continued)

*Use All Channels (Standard AFH)

Exclude Wi-Fi Channel 6

Radio Communications 5 - 13

Exclude Wi-Fi Channel 1

Exclude Wi-Fi Channels 1, 6, and 11

Exclude Wi-Fi Channels 1 and 11

Exclude Wi-Fi Channel 11

Exclude Wi-Fi Channels 1 and 6

Exclude Wi-Fi Channels 6 and 11

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Radio Output Power

Parameter # 1324 (SSI # F8h 05h 2Ch)

The DS8178 uses a Bluetooth Class 1 qualified and Class 2 capable radio. Optionally, reduce the radio output
power to restrict the transmission range and reduce the effect of the radio on neigh boring wireless systems.

NOTE Bluetooth stack resets on power change and the device loses connection.

Scan a bar code to select the desired power mode.

* High Power Setting

(0)

Low Power Setting

(2)

Medium Power Setting

(1)

Very Low Power Setting

(3)

Radio Communications 5 - 15

Link Supervision Timeout

Parameter # 1698 (SSI # F8h 06h A2h)

Link supervision timeout controls how quickly the scanner senses that the Bluetooth radio lost connection to the
remote device. A lower value helps prevent data loss at the edge of the operating range while a larger value helps
prevent disconnects due to the remot e de vice not re sponding in time. If you are experiencing occasional
disconnects and the scanner is able to reconnect, increase the link supervision timeout value.

NOTE The scanner only controls Link Supervision Timeout in Central Mode.

.5 Seconds

* 5 Seconds

20 Seconds

2 Seconds

10 Seconds

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Bluetooth Radio State

Parameter # 1354 (SSI # F8h 05h 4Ah)

NOTE The only option to turn the radio on after it is turned off on the cradle, is through the host.

Bluetooth Radio Off

HID Host Parameters

The digital scanner supports virtual keyboard emulation for the Apple iOS, and keyboard emulation over the
Bluetooth HID profile. In this mode the digital scanner ca n interact with Bluetooth en abled hosts supporting the HID
profile as a Bluetooth keyboard. Scanned data is transmitted to the host as keystrokes.

HID Features for Apple iOS

Parameter # 1114 (SSI # F8h 04h 5Ah)

This option works with Apple iOS devices to enable the opening and closing of 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.

*Bluetooth Radio On

*Disable

(0)

Enable

(1)

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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 trans mis sion of da ta .

*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

This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are
characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar
code data is sent except for unknown characters, an d no e rror beeps sound. Wh en Do Not Send Bar Codes W ith
Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character, then the digital scanner
issues an error beep.

*Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characte rs

(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

Fast HID Keyboard

Parameter # 1361 (SSI # F8h 05h 51h)

This option transmits Bluetooth HID keyboard data at a faster rate.

Fast HID Disable

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*Fast HID Enable

Quick Keypad Emulation

Parameter # 1362 (SSI # F8h 05h 52h)

NOTE This option applies only to a HID Keyboard Emulation Device which has Emulate Keypad

enabled (see Emulate Keypad on page 5-18).

This parameter enables a quicker method of keypad emulation where ASCII sequences are only sent for ASCII
characters not found on the keyboard.

Quick Keypad Emulation Disable

*Quick Keypad Emulation Enable

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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 6-45 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 this parameter is enabled, the keys in
bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping (see Table I-1 on page I-1).

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 digita l 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 Lower Case

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Auto-Reconnect Feature

When in SPP Central, Cradle Host Mode, and Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation, 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 digital scanner sounds a page timeout beep (long
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 5-4) 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 After the trigger is held for three

seconds the battery/PowerCap LED gauge remain active for four seconds after trigger release. on page
3-1.

The digital scanner has memory available for storing a remote Bluetooth address for each Central 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 5-4) 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.