Tired of missed scans and slow checkout lines? The Zebra DS8178-HC handheld reader lets you capture every barcode in seconds, keeping your workflow smooth and your customers happy. It is a portable 1D/2D scanner built for retail, warehouse, and field use. If you need reliable reads on tough labels, this device solves the problem.
Zebra DS8178-HC(DS8178-HCBU210FP5W), 1D/2D, LED 528 nm Handheld bar code reader
Many businesses lose time because scanners cannot read angled or damaged codes. That delay adds up and hurts profit. The Zebra reader offers a wide 0-60 yaw and pitch range plus 360 tilt, so you can scan from any direction. Its 528 nm LED engine reads both 1D and 2D symbols, giving you a clear solution for every label type.
Key Features
- LED 528 nm sensor for bright, accurate reads.
- Supports 1D barcodes like Code 128, UPC, and GS1.
- Supports 2D codes such as QR, Data Matrix, and PDF417.
- Yaw and pitch angles from 0-60, tilt 0-360.
- Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0 with 100 m wireless range.
- RS-232, USB, and keyboard wedge interfaces.
- Built-in 2500 mAh Li-Ion battery, 65 000 reads per charge.
- Weight only 235 g for easy hand-held use.
- IP42 protection against light moisture.
- Operating temperature from 0-50 C, storage down to -40 C.
Specifications
| Scanning |
| Yaw reading angle |
0 - 60° |
| Pitch reading angle |
0 - 60° |
| Tilt reading angle |
0 - 360° |
| Wavelength |
528 nm |
| 2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supported |
Aztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code,
MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39
|
| Linear (1D) barcodes supported |
Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar Expanded, I
nterleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Plessey, U.P.C.
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| Sensor type |
LED |
| Scanner type |
1D/2D |
| Type |
Handheld bar code reader |
| Ports & interfaces |
| PC connection |
RS-232/USB |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
4.0 |
| Wireless range |
100 m |
| Standard interfaces |
RS-232, USB, Keyboard wedge |
| Connectivity technology |
Wired & Wireless |
| Performance |
| International Protection (IP) code |
IP42 |
| Product colour |
White |
| Power |
| Input voltage |
5 V |
| Battery life |
83 h |
| Number of reads per charge |
65000 |
| Battery capacity |
2500 mAh |
| Number of batteries supported |
1 |
| Battery type |
Built-in battery |
| Battery technology |
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Power source type |
Battery |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
235 g |
| Height |
168 mm |
| Depth |
107 mm |
| Width |
66 mm |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 95% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 50 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 70 °C |
| Battery |
| Battery capacity |
2500 mAh |
