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Zebra DS8178-HC Cordless Healthcare Barcode Scanner Kit with Desk/Wall Cradle, FIPS, USB (DS8178-HCBU210MS5W)
Zebra DS8178-HC Cordless Healthcare Barcode Scanner Kit with Desk/Wall Cradle, FIPS, USB (DS8178-HCBU210MS5W)
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Product Description
The Zebra DS8178-HCBU210MS5W is a cordless healthcare scanning kit built around the DS8178-HC 1D/2D imager in Healthcare White. Zebra's DS81x8-HC How to Spec guide defines the kit as the DS8178-HC scanner, a CR8178-SC100FBWW standard (desk/wall) charging cradle and a CBA-U21-S07ZBR shielded USB cable. It is intended for patient identification, medication administration, pharmacy and laboratory scanning.
Key features
- Disinfectant-ready housing made for wipe-downs with harsh hospital disinfectants, with concealed screw holes and seams.
- Green LED aimer that Zebra states can be used in the NICU, where laser aimers are not advised.
- Night Mode with vibrate toggles between beep and vibration with a quick trigger press, and a built-in lamp lights the work area.
- UDI Scan+ and Blood Bag Parse+ capture device identification and blood bag data in a single scan.
- Virtual Tether and cradle paging help keep track of scanners taken out of range or left out of the cradle.
- Certified compliant with FIPS 140-2 and MFi certified for use with iPhone and iPad.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | DS8178-HCBU210MS5W |
|---|---|
| Image sensor | 1,280 x 960 pixels; field of view 48° H x 37° V |
| Aimer and illumination | True Green (528 nm) circular LED aimer; two warm white LEDs |
| Minimum element resolution | Code 39 and Code 128: 3.0 mil; Data Matrix and QR Code: 5.0 mil |
| Decode range, 13 mil UPC | 0 to 15.9 in. (0 to 40.4 cm) |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 4.0 with BLE; Class 1: 330 ft. (100 m); Class 2: 33 ft. (10 m); Serial Port and HID profiles |
| Power options (DS8100-HC Series) | PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion battery (2,500 mAh, 65,000 scans per full charge at one scan per second) or PowerCap capacitor (2,000 scans per full charge) |
| Durability and cleaning | IP52; multiple 6.0 ft. (1.8 m) drops to concrete; 2,000 tumbles; Disinfectant Ready |
| Operating temperature | Scanner: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C); charging: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) |
| Scanner size and weight | 6.6 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 4.2 in. D; 8.3 oz. (235.3 g) |
| Supported host interfaces | USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485 |
What's in the box
- DS8178-HC cordless scanner, Healthcare White, with vibration motor
- CR8178-SC100FBWW standard cradle: charger, Bluetooth, FIPS, Healthcare White
- CBA-U21-S07ZBR shielded USB cable, Series A connector, 7 ft. (2.1 m), straight
Typical applications
- Patient identification and medication administration
- Hospital pharmacy intake and inventory
- Laboratory specimen track and trace
- Operating room tracking of surgical supplies, instruments and implants
How it compares
This kit uses the standard desk/wall cradle, which Zebra says can be mounted on a wall, mechanical arm or mobile workstation. DS8178-HCBU210FS5W adds adhesive fasteners, while DS8178-HCBU210MP5W uses the compact CR8178-PCM00FBWW presentation cradle for switching between hands-free and handheld use.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the DS8178-HCBU210MS5W kit?
Zebra defines the kit as the DS8178-HC cordless scanner, the CR8178-SC100FBWW standard (desk/wall) cradle and the CBA-U21-S07ZBR 7 ft. shielded USB cable. Adhesive fasteners are only listed for the DS8178-HCBU210FS5W version.
Can the DS8178-HC be wiped down with hospital disinfectants?
Yes. Zebra rates the DS8100-HC Series as Disinfectant Ready and publishes the approved cleaner list in the product reference guide.
Is it safe to use in the NICU?
Zebra states that the DS8100-HC Series' green LED aimer can be used in the NICU, where the use of laser aimers is not advised.
Does it use a battery or a PowerCap capacitor?
The DS8100-HC Series accepts either a PowerPrecision+ battery or a PowerCap capacitor. Zebra says the power option can be swapped at any time, without tools, and both report their model and serial numbers.
How is it different from the corded DS4608-HC?
The DS8178-HC is cordless, with Bluetooth, a charging cradle, FIPS 140-2 certification and a built-in lamp. The DS4608-HC is a corded scanner with a high density focus. Both are Disinfectant Ready, IP52 sealed and use a green LED aimer.
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