ZEBRA DS8178A Handheld Digital Scanner User Guide

ZEBRA DS8178A Handheld Digital Scanner

Product Information

The DS8178A is a digital scanner manufactured by Zebra Technologies. It is a high-performance scanner designed for quick and accurate scanning of barcodes. The scanner features a scan window, scan trigger, battery LED, scan LEDs, and a beeper. It also has an aiming feature that helps users to align the scanner correctly.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Charging: Before using the scanner, it is recommended to fully charge the battery/PowerCap. Use the provided power cap insertion/removal tool to insert or remove the battery/power cap. Ensure that the firmware version is CAACXS00-004-R00 or later for PowerCap usage.
2. Cradle Insertion: To insert the scanner into the cradle, unlock the cradle by sliding the lock switch to the unlock position. Place the scanner into the cradle and lock it by sliding the lock switch to the lock position.
3. Cradle Cable Connection: Connect the cradle to the host device using the appropriate cable. Insert one end of the cable into the host port on the cradle and the other end into the host port on the host device.
4. Connect Host Interface: Depending on your configuration, use the appropriate interface cable to connect the scanner to the host device. The cable will automatically detect the host interface type and use the default setting. If the default setting does not meet your requirements, you can scan another host bar code to change the setting.

Please refer to the complete user manual available at www.zebra.com/support for detailed information on product usage, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Zebra. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Zebra reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. Zebra does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein. No license is granted, either expressly or by implication estoppel, or otherwise under any patent right or patent, covering or relating to any combination, system, apparatus, machine, material, method, or process in which Zebra products might be used.

An implied license exists only for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Zebra products.

Warranty

For the complete Zebra hardware product warranty statement, go to: www.zebra.com/warranty.

For Australia Only

For Australia Only. This warranty is given by Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., 71 Robinson Road, #05-02/03, Singapore 068895, Singapore. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australia Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Zebra Technologies Corporation Australia’s limited warranty above is in addition to any rights and remedies you may have under the Australian Consumer Law. If you have any queries, please call Zebra Technologies Corporation at +65 6858 0722. You may also visit our website: www.zebra.com for the most updated warranty terms.

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 Global Customer Support Center at: www.zebra.com/support.

For the latest version of this guide go to: www.zebra.com/support.

Patents
For patent information, go to: http://www.ip.zebra.com.

Scanner Features

NOTE Standard range digital scanner pictured.

Refer to the Product Reference Guide for detailed information.

Aiming – Right/Wrong

Cradle Insertion

Battery/Power Cap Insertion/Removal

• IMPORTANT PowerCap requires firmware version CAACXS00-004-R00 or later.
• NOTE It is recommended to fully charge the battery/PowerCap before use.

Cradle Cable Connection

Connect Host Interface

NOTE Cables may vary depending on configuration.

USB

Scan ONE of the bar codes below. The interface cable automatically detects the host interface type and uses the default setting. If the default (*) does not meet your requirements, scan another host bar code below.

RS-232

Scan ONE of the bar codes below. The interface cable automatically detects the host interface type and uses the default setting. If the default (*) does not meet your requirements, scan another host bar code below.

Keyboard Wedge

Scan ONE of the bar codes below. The Auto-Host Detect Cable feature automatically detects the host interface type and uses the default setting. If the default (*) does not meet your requirements, scan the IBM PC/AT and IBM PC COMPATIBLE bar code below.

IBM 46XX

Scan ONE of the bar codes below. The Auto-Host Detect Cable feature automatically detects the host interface type, but there is no default setting. Scan one of the bar codes below to select the appropriate port.

Useful Bar Codes

Set Defaults

Add a Tab Key

To add a Tab key after scanned data, scan the bar code below.

Add an Enter Key
To add an Enter key after scanned data, scan the bar code below.

USB Caps Lock Override

Night Mode with Vibrate
NOTE Cables may vary depending on configuration.

Beeper Indications

high beeps
Low battery/PowerCap indication (on trigger release)| 4 short high beeps
Power Gauge Indications

Battery/PowerCap status| 51-100% Green, 21-50% Amber, 0-20% Red
Battery end-of-life| 51-100% Green/red alternating

21-50% Amber/red alternating

0-20% Red blinking

LED Indications

Hand-Held Scanning

Hands-Free (Presentation) Scanning

123Scan
123Scan is an easy-to-use, PC-based software tool that enables rapid and easy customized setup of a scanner via a bar code or USB cable. For more information, visit: www.zebra.com/123Scan.

Utility Functionality

• Device configuration
  • Electronic programming (USB cable)
  • Programming bar code(s)
• Data view – scan log (display scanned bar code data)
• Access asset tracking information
• Upgrade firmware and view release notes
• Remote management (SMS package generation).

Troubleshooting

The digital scanner not working

• No power to the scanner
  Check system power; ensure battery/PowerCap is charged. If using PowerCap, ensure the firmware version is CAACXS00-004-R00 or later.

• Digital scanner disabled
  Ensure that the correct host interface cable is used.

Digital scanner decoding bar code, but data not transmitting to host

• The host interface is not configured properly Scan appropriate host parameter bar codes.
• Interface cable is loose Ensure all cable connections are secure.
• Invalid ADF rule Program the correct ADF rules.
• Digital scanner not paired to cradle Scan cradle pairing bar code.

Digital scanner not decoding barcode

• Digital scanner not programmed for bar code type
• Ensure the scanner is programmed to read the type of bar code being scanned.
• The bar code is unreadable Ensure the bar code is not defaced; try scanning a test bar code of the same bar code type.
• Distance between scanner and bar code incorrect Move scanner closer to, or further from bar code.

Scanned data incorrectly displayed on host

• Host interface is not configured properly Scan appropriate host parameter bar codes.
• Region improperly configured Select appropriate country and language encoding scheme.

RECOMMENDED USAGE GUIDE

OPTIMUM BODY POSTURE

Regulatory Information

• For devices with Symbol, or Symbol Technologies Inc., etc. on the Manufacturing Label and for devices manufactured at Reynosa, or any other Zebra factory facilities:
• This device is approved under Zebra Technologies Corporation.
• This guide applies to Model Numbers: DS8178A and DS8178AA. All Zebra devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in the locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required.
• Local language translations are available at the following website: www.zebra.com/support.
• Any changes or modifications to Zebra equipment, not expressly approved by Zebra, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION
Only use Zebra-approved and UL-listed accessories, battery packs, and battery chargers.  Do NOT attempt to charge damp/wet mobile computers or batteries. All components must be dry before connecting to an external power source.

• Declared maximum operating temperature: 50ºC

Health and Safety Recommendations

Ergonomic Recommendations

Caution:
In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health and safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury.

• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion
• Maintain a natural position
• Reduce or eliminate excessive force
• Reduce or eliminate vibration
• Perform tasks at the correct heights
• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach
• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure
• Provide adjustable workstations
• Provide adequate clearance
• Provide a suitable working environment
• Improve work procedures.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
This is an approved Bluetooth® product. For more information or to view the End Product Listing, visit www.bluetooth.org/tpg/listings.cfm.

Wireless Device Country Approvals
NOTE This section is only applicable to WW/WR/EU configurations.

• Regulatory markings, subject to certification, are applied to the device signifying the radio(s) is/are approved for use in the following countries: United States, Canada, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
• Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details of other country markings. This is available at www.zebra.com/doc.

NOTE
Europe includes Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

CAUTION
Operation of the device without regulatory approval is illegal.

Warnings for Use of Wireless Devices

CAUTION Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of wireless devices.

Safety in Hospitals

• Wireless devices transmit radio frequency energy and may affect medical electrical equipment.
• Wireless devices should be switched off wherever you are requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.

Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommended that a minimum of 15cm (6 inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with independent research and recommendations by Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with Pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the device more than 15cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when turned ON.
• Should not carry the device in a breast pocket.
• Should use the ear furthest from the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn OFF your device.

Other Medical Devices
Please consult your physician or the manufacturer of the medical device, to determine if the operation of your wireless product may interfere with the medical device.

RF Exposure Guidelines

Safety Information

• Reducing RF Exposure – Use Properly
  Only operate the device in accordance with the instructions supplied.

• International
  The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices. For information on “International” human exposure to electromagnetic fields refer to the Zebra Declaration of Conformity (DoC) at www.zebra.com/doc.
  For further information on the safety of RF energy from wireless devices, see responsibility.zebra.com/index.php/downloads/, which is located under Wireless Communications and Health.

• Europe – Handheld Devices
  To comply with EU RF exposure requirements, this device must be operated in the hand with a minimum separation distance of 0 cm or more from a person’s body. Other operating configurations should be avoided.

• US and Canada

  • Co-located Statement
    To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other transmitter/antenna except those already approved in this filling.

  • Handheld Devices
    This device was tested for typical body-worn or handheld operation. Use only Zebra-tested and approved belt clips, holsters, and similar accessories to ensure FCC Compliance. The use of third-party belt clips, holsters, and similar accessories may not comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements and should be avoided.

CAUTION
To satisfy US and Canadian RF exposure requirements, a transmitting device must operate with a minimum separation distance of 0 cm or more from a person’s body.

LED Devices
For LED devices that have been evaluated to IEC 62471 and comply with the Exempt Risk Group, no product labeling requirements apply. However, the following statement is required to comply with US and international regulations:

LED Compliance Statement:
Classified as ‘EXEMPT RISK GROUP’ according to IEC 62471:2006 and EN 62471:2008. Pulse duration: Continuous mS.

Batteries and PowerCaps

Taiwan – Recycling
EPA (Environmental Protection Administration) requires dry battery producing or importing firms in accordance with Article 15 of the Waste Disposal Act are required to indicate the recycling marks on the batteries used in sales, giveaways, or promotions. Contact a qualified Taiwanese recycler for proper battery disposal.

Battery and PowerCap Information

CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery/PowerCap is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries/PowerCaps according to instructions.

The model DS8178A may be used with either a rechargeable Battery Pack or a rechargeable capacitor-based PowerCap. Zebra-approved rechargeable battery packs and PowerCaps are designed and constructed to the highest standards within the industry. Use only Zebra-approved batteries or PowerCaps. Accessories that have charging capability are approved for use with the following battery and PowerCap models: Battery Part Number 82-176890-01 (3.6 Vdc, 2500 mAh); PowerCap Part Number AS-000231-01 (3.7V, 2.0A).

However, how long a battery pack or PowerCap can operate or be stored before needing replacement? Many factors affect the actual life cycle of a battery pack or PowerCap, such as heat, cold, harsh environmental conditions, and severe drops. When battery packs or PowerCaps are stored over six months, some irreversible deterioration in overall battery quality may occur. Store batteries and PowerCaps at half of the full charge in a dry, cool place, removed from the equipment to prevent loss of capacity, rusting of metallic parts, and electrolyte leakage.

When storing batteries for one year or longer, the charge level should be verified at least once a year and charged to half of the full charge. Replace the battery pack or PowerCap when a significant loss of run time is detected. The standard warranty period for all Zebra batteries and PowerCaps is 1 year, regardless if the battery or PowerCap was purchased separately or included as part of the barcode scanner. For more information on Zebra batteries, please visit www.zebra.com/batterybasics: www.zebra.com/batterybasics.

Battery and PowerCap Safety Guidelines
The area in which the units are charged should be clear of debris and combustible materials or chemicals. Particular care should be taken when the device is charged in a noncommercial environment.

• Follow battery/PowerCap usage, storage, and charging guidelines found in the user’s guide.
• Improper battery/PowerCap use may result in a/ fire, explosion, or other hazard.
• To charge the mobile device battery, the battery and charger temperatures must be between +32ºF and + 104ºF (0ºC and +40ºC).
• Do not use incompatible batteries/PowerCaps and chargers. Use of an incompatible battery/PowerCap or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. If you have any questions about the compatibility of a battery or a charger, contact Zebra support.
• For devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the device shall only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
• Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred.
• Severe impact from dropping any battery-operated device on a hard surface could cause the battery to overheat.
• Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to contact the battery/PowerCap terminals.
• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery/PowerCap, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, or expose to fire, explosion, or other hazard.
• Do not leave or store the equipment in or near areas that might get very hot, such as in a parked vehicle or near a radiator or other heat source. Do not place the battery/PowerCap into a microwave oven or dryer.
• Battery/PowerCap usage by children should be supervised.
• Please follow local regulations to promptly dispose of used rechargeable batteries/PowerCaps.
• Do not dispose of batteries/PowerCaps in fire.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a battery has been swallowed.
• In the event of a battery leak, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice.
• If you suspect damage to your equipment or battery/PowerCap, contact Zebra support to arrange for an inspection.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – FCC

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radio Transmitters (Part 15)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements-Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

Radio Transmitters
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)

Statement of Compliance

• Zebra hereby declares that this radio equipment is in compliance with Directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU.
• Any radio operation limitations within EEA countries are identified in Appendix A of the EU Declaration of Conformity. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at: www.zebra.com/doc.
• EU Importer: Zebra Technologies B.V
• Address: Mercurius 12, 8448 GX Heerenveen, Netherlands

Other Countries

Brazil (UNWANTED EMISSIONS – ALL PRODUCTS)
Regulatory declarations for DS8178A – BRAZILFor more information consult the website www.anatel.gov.br.

Eurasian Customs Union

United Kingdom Statement of Compliance
Zebra hereby declares that this radio equipment is in compliance with the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012.

Any radio operation limitations within the UK are identified in Appendix A of the UK Declaration of Conformity.
The full text of the UK Declaration of Conformity is available at: zebra.com/doc.

• UK Importer: Zebra Technologies Europe Limited
• Address: Dukes Meadow, Millboard Rd, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5XF

TURKISH WEEE Statement of Compliance
EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

• For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Zebra for recycling. For information on how to return a product, please go to: www.zebra.com/weee.
• For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Zebra for recycling. For information on how to return a product, please go to: http://www.zebra.com/weee.

Zebra Technologies Corporation, Inc.

• 3 Overlook Point Lincolnshire, IL 60069, U.S.A.
• www.zebra.com.

ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2019 Zebra Technologies Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

MN-002753-04EN Revision A – November 2019

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References

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• Patents | Zebra

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