Zebra DS8178 Barcode Scanner Cordless, Area Imager, Standard Range, FIPS, Twilight Black

The Zebra DS8178 PowerScan Plus is a professional-grade handheld barcode scanner family designed for high-throughput retail, POS, healthcare and light-industrial environments where accurate, rapid capture of both 1D and 2D barcodes is essential. Offering cordless operation with Bluetooth 4.0 (with BLE) and long-range Class 1/Class 2 wireless options, the DS8178 series delivers flexible placement at the point of activity and simplified workstation integration. Built on a robust DS8100-class imaging platform, variants include standard-range 1D/2D imagers, advanced imaging enhancements such as PRZM and DL parsing, and FIPS 140-2 security compliance—helping businesses improve checkout speed, inventory accuracy and secure data handling while minimizing downtime.

Key Features

• Cordless Mobility: Bluetooth 4.0 with BLE and Class 1/Class 2 range options enable flexible, cable-free operation across workstations and checkout lanes.
• 1D & 2D Versatility: Standard-range area imagers read a broad set of linear and 2D symbologies to support retail, healthcare, logistics and POS workflows.
• Advanced Imaging: PRZM technology and DL parsing improve decode performance on challenging barcodes and support driver’s license/ID data parsing where required.
• Rugged Reliability: Commercial-grade construction tolerates multiple drops to concrete (designed to 6.0 ft / 1.8 m) for dependable daily use.
• Secure Operation: FIPS 140-2 compliance supports deployments with elevated security requirements.
• Clear User Feedback: Direct-decode indicators, multi-position LEDs and adjustable beeper tones provide immediate confirmation of successful reads.

Specifications

• Brand: Zebra
• Product Name: Zebra DS8178 PowerScan Plus
• Category: Handheld Barcode Scanners
• Form Factor: Handheld cordless barcode scanner
• Scanner Type / Technology: 1D, 2D area imager (standard range)
• Scan Engine: Standard Range 1D/2D Imager
• Decode Capabilities: 1D (Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base32) and 2D (PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin, Postal Codes, SecurPharm, DotCode, Dotted DataMatrix)
• Image Sensor Resolution: 1280 x 960 pixels
• Imager Field of View: 48° H x 37° V nominal
• Bluetooth Version: 4.0 with BLE
• Bluetooth Range: Class 1: 330 ft / 100 m; Class 2: 33 ft / 10 m
• Interfaces: Bluetooth, USB (certified), RS232, Keyboard Wedge, HID / Serial Port profiles, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485
• Processor Speed: 800 MHz (selected variants)
• Battery Capacity: 2500 mAh (PowerPrecision+ in selected variants)
• Weight: 8.3 oz
• Dimensions: 6.6 x 2.6 x 4.2 in (scanner); cradle example 2.8 x 3.3 x 8.3 in
• Drop Specification: Multiple drops from 6.0 ft / 1.8 m to concrete
• Additional Capabilities: PRZM Intelligent Imaging, Digimarc support, Multi-code Data Formatting, Intelligent Document Capture (variant-dependent)
• Security Certification: FIPS 140-2 compliant
• Color Options: Nova White, Twilight Black, Black (variant-dependent)