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Zebra DS8178-HC Healthcare Scanner

Zebra · Barcode scanner

Zebra DS8178-HC Healthcare Scanner

The Zebra DS8178-HC healthcare scanner offers cordless, top-tier barcode reading and flexible power options to enhance clinician workflows and patient care.

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    Specifications

    Specifications

    Scan Type
    2D, 1D
    Image Sensor
    1280x960 pixels
    Corded/Cordless
    Cordless
    Battery Capacity
    Battery: Up to 65,000 scans (2,500 mAh), Capacitor: Up to 2,000 scans (440 mAh)
    Dimensions
    Corded DS8108-HC and Cordless DS8178-HC:; 6.6 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 4.2 in. D; 16.8 cm. H x 6.6 cm. W x 10.7 cm. D Standard Cradle:; 2.8 in. H x 3.3 in. W x 8.3 in. D; 7.1 cm. H x 8.4 cm. W x 21.1 cm. D Presentation Cradle:; 2.9 in. H x 3.7 in. W x 4.8 in. D; 7.4 cm. H x 9.4 cm. W x 12.2 cm. D
    Weight
    Corded DS8108-HC: 5.4 oz./154 g; Cordless DS8178-HC: 8.3 oz./235.3 g; Desk/Wall Cradle: 7.1 oz./202 g; Presentation Cradle: 6.5 oz./182 g
    Input Voltage Range
    DS8108-HC: 4.5 to 5.5VDC; DS8178-HC Cradles: 5V: 4.7 to 5.5VDC; 12V: 10.8 to 13.2VDC
    Current2
    Corded DS8108-HC Operating Current at Nominal Voltage (5.0V): 450 mA; Cradle: 470 mA (typical) Standard USB; 743mA (typical) 12V
    Color
    Healthcare White
    Supported Host Interfaces
    USB Certified, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485
    Keyboard Support
    Supports over 90 international keyboards
    FIPS Security Certification
    Certified Compliant with FIPS 140-3; Trade Agreement Act Compliant (specific configuration required)
    Apple MFi Certification
    MFi certified for use with iPhones and iPads (cordless DS8178-HC)
    User Indicators
    Direct decode indicator, good decode LEDs, rear view LEDs, beeper (adjustable tone and volume), dedicated Power Charge Gauge
    Light Source
    Aiming pattern: True Green (528 nm) Circular
    Illumination
    Two (2) warm white LEDs
    Imager Field of View
    48° H x 37° V nominal
    Minimum Print Contrast
    16% minimum reflective difference
    Skew/Pitch Roll Tolerance
    +/- 60°; +/- 60°; 0-360°
    Graphics Format
    Images can be exported as Bitmap, JPEG or TIFF
    Image Quality
    109 PPI on an A4 document
    Minimum Element Resolution
    Code 39 - 3.0 mil; Code 128 - 3.0 mil; Data Matrix - 5.0 mil; QR Code - 5.0 mil; PDF - 4.0 mil
    Operating Temperature
    Scanner: 32°F to 122°F/0°C to 50°C; Presentation Mode: 32°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C
    Charging Temperature
    32°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C
    Storage Temperature
    -40°F to 158°F/-40°C to 70°C
    Humidity
    5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
    Drop Specification
    Designed to withstand multiple drops at 6.0 ft./1.8 m to concrete
    Tumble Specification
    Designed to withstand 2,000 1.5 ft./0.5 m tumbles3
    Environmental Sealing
    IP52
    Approved Cleaners
    Disinfectant Ready. Refer to the product reference guide for the complete list of approved cleaners.
    Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
    DS8108-HC/DS8178-HC and Cradles: ESD per EN61000-4-2, +/-15 KV Air, +/-8 KV Direct, +/-8 KV Indirect
    Ambient Light Immunity
    0 to 9,000 Foot Candles/0 to 96,840 Lux
    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
    PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion Battery
    Capacity: 2500 mAh; Number of scans from full charge: 65,0004; Charge time from empty to full: 9 hours over USB; Charge time from audible low charge warning to Ready-to-Scan at 20% of full charge (default): 3 hours over USB
    PowerCap Capacitor
    Capacity: 440 F; Number of scans from full charge: 2,0004; Number of scans from Ready-To-Scan at 20% of full charge (default): 2004; Number of scans from Ready-To-Scan at 15% of full charge: 1004; 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; Charge time from audible low charge warning to Ready-to-Scan at 15% of full charge: 35 sec over USB
    Electrical Safety
    EN 60950-1 2ed + A11 + A1 + A12 + A2:2013,; IEC 60950-1 2ed + A1 + A2, UL 60950-1, CAN/ CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07
    Environmental
    RoHS EN 50581
    LED Safety
    IEC 62471
    IT Emissions
    EN 55022 (Class B); EN 55032 (Class B)
    IT Immunity
    EN 55024
    Harmonic Current Emissions
    EN 61000-3-2
    Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker
    EN 61000-3-3
    Radio Frequency Devices
    47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
    Digital Apparatus
    ICES-003 Issue 6, Class B
    Medical Equipment Apparatus
    EN60601-1-2: 2015
    1D
    Code 39, 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)
    2D
    PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Postal Codes, securPharm, DotCode, Dotted DataMatrix
    Symbology/Resolution
    Near/Far
    Code 39: 3 mil
    1.4 in./3.6 cm to 5.1 in./13.0 cm
    Code 128: 3 mil
    1.8 in./4.6 cm to 4.1 in./10.4 cm
    Code 128: 5 mil
    1.2 in./3.0 cm to 8.1 in./20.6 cm
    Code 128: 15 mil
    1.0 in./2.5 cm to 16.9 in./42.9 cm
    PDF 417: 5 mil
    1.5 in./3.8 cm to 6.1 in./15.5 cm
    PDF 417: 6.67 mil
    1.1 in./2.8 cm to 8.1 in./20.6 cm
    Data Matrix: 5 mil
    1.9 in./4.8 cm to 4.5 in./11.4 cm
    Data Matrix: 7.5 mil
    1.3 in./3.3 cm to 6.7 in./17.0 cm
    Data Matrix: 10 mil
    0.6 in./1.5 cm to 8.5 in./21.6 cm
    UPC: 13 mil (100%)
    0.0 in./0.0 cm to 15.9 in./40.4 cm

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