Zebra DS2278 Cordless 2D Barcode Scanner Bluetooth Micro USB Kit DS2278-SR7UMC00AZW

Key Features

• Scans 1D and 2D bar codes cordlessly over Bluetooth 4.0 with BLE, removing cable clutter from the counter.
• Pairs directly with a PC, tablet or phone by scanning the HID Bluetooth Classic bar code, with no cradle needed.
• Recharges from any powered USB port using the bundled 25-MCXUSB-01R micro USB cable supplied in this kit.
• Delivers up to 110,000 scans per full charge at 60 scans per minute, covering demanding multi-shift workloads.
• Operates up to 84 hours on one charge of the 2,400 mAh lithium-ion battery, spanning several working shifts.
• Reads a 13 mil UPC from 0.5 in. out to 14.5 in., letting staff capture cartons without leaving the workstation.
• Decodes at any rotation with 0-360° roll plus +/- 65° pitch and skew, keeping checkout throughput high.
• Captures moving labels at up to 5 in. per second on 13 mil UPC, supporting fast sweep-and-scan workflows.
• Withstands repeated 5 ft. drops to concrete and 250 tumbles, standing up to daily handling on the sales floor.
• Sealed to IP42 against particulates and lightly dripping water, protecting the imager across retail areas.
• Rolls out worldwide on the strength of 97 international keyboard layouts, simplifying multi-country projects.
• Configures in minutes through the complimentary 123Scan utility, setting parameters and firmware by bar code.

Key Specifications

• Scanner Type: Cordless handheld 1D/2D area imager with standard range (SR) optics
• Kit Contents: DS2278-SR00007ZZWW scanner and 25-MCXUSB-01R micro USB cable, Twilight Black
• Image Sensor: 640 x 480 pixels with a 32.8° H x 24.8° V nominal field of view
• Decode Ranges: 13 mil UPC 0.5 to 14.5 in.; 5 mil Code 39 0.2 to 6.0 in.; 10 mil Data Matrix 0.3 to 6.2 in.
• Motion Tolerance: Up to 5 in. / 13 cm per second on a 13 mil UPC symbol
• Wireless Radio: Bluetooth 4.0 with BLE, Class 2, 33 ft. / 10 m nominal operating range
• Battery: 2,400 mAh lithium-ion pack (BT-000317-01) rated for up to 84 hours of operation
• Charging: About 1.5 hours to a shift charge and 7 hours to full over the micro USB cable
• Host Interfaces: USB, RS-232, keyboard wedge and TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS-485 at the platform level
• Durability: Multiple 5.0 ft. / 1.5 m drops to concrete, 250 tumbles and IP42 sealing
• Environment: 32° to 122° F / 0° to 50° C operating, 5% to 95% RH non-condensing
• Warranty: Thirty-six (36) months from the date of shipment, subject to Zebra terms

Cordless Handheld Area Imager

The Zebra DS2278-SR7UMC00AZW is a cordless handheld area imager drawn from the Zebra DS2200 Series and supplied in the Twilight Black finish. The unit measures 6.9 in. H x 2.6 in. W x 3.5 in. D, or 17.5 cm x 6.6 cm x 9.0 cm, and weighs 7.5 oz. / 214 g, a gun-style form factor sized for continuous single-handed use at a checkout lane, a packing bench or a service desk. Standard range optics cover the working distances encountered in general retail, light industrial and back-office settings, while an internal 2,400 mAh lithium-ion battery removes the tether that a corded imager such as the DS2208 requires. Zebra warrants the scanner for thirty-six months from the date of shipment.

In The Box

This configuration is the micro USB kit. The carton contains the DS2278-SR00007ZZWW cordless scanner and one 25-MCXUSB-01R micro USB cable, and nothing beyond those two items. The CR2278 presentation cradle, a spare battery and a shielded host interface cable are each sold separately and are not included here. Zebra documents the micro USB cable as a charging connection, so the scanner reaches its host wirelessly: operators scan the HID Bluetooth Classic bar code to pair straight to a PC, tablet or phone, and Serial Port Profile operation is also supported. Buyers who need a drop-in charging base, a hands-free presentation position or a cradle-attached RS-232, keyboard wedge or IBM 46XX connection should order those accessories alongside this kit.

Imaging And Decode Performance

A 640 x 480 pixel sensor with a 32.8° horizontal by 24.8° vertical nominal field of view is lit by two 645 nm super-red LEDs and aimed by a linear 624 nm amber LED. Typical working ranges place a 13 mil UPC symbol between 0.5 in. and 14.5 in., a 5 mil Code 39 between 0.2 in. and 6.0 in., a 6.7 mil PDF417 between 0.8 in. and 5.7 in., and a 10 mil Data Matrix between 0.3 in. and 6.2 in. Angular tolerance of +/- 65° roll, +/- 65° pitch and 0-360° yaw allows omnidirectional presentation, and motion tolerance of up to 5 in. per second on a 13 mil UPC keeps pace with sweep-and-scan handling. Supported symbologies span Code 39, Code 128, UPC/EAN, GS1 DataBar, PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, Aztec, MaxiCode, Han Xin and postal codes.

Battery And Charging

Endurance is the defining advantage of this cordless configuration. The 2,400 mAh lithium-ion pack, Zebra part number BT-000317-01, is rated for up to 84 hours of operating time and yields approximately 110,000 scans per full charge at 60 scans per minute, or 50,000 scans at 10 scans per minute. Replenishment runs through the supplied micro USB cable, which reaches a shift charge in roughly 1.5 hours and a full charge in about 7 hours; a BC1.2-capable micro USB source shortens those figures to approximately 1 hour and 4 hours respectively. Because charging happens over a common USB port rather than a proprietary base, sites can top up scanners at existing workstations and avoid buying a cradle for every station.

Durability And Environment

The DS2278 is built for the knocks of daily commercial use. It withstands multiple 5.0 ft. / 1.5 m drops to concrete and 250 tumbles in a 1.5 ft. / 0.5 m tumbler, and carries an IP42 rating against particulates and lightly falling water. The operating temperature range runs from 32° to 122° F / 0° to 50° C, with storage permitted from -40° to 158° F / -40° to 70° C, and humidity tolerance of 5% to 95% relative, non-condensing. Ambient light immunity extends to 10,000 foot candles / 107,600 lux, so decoding stays reliable under bright fluorescent lighting or near sunlit storefronts. These figures place the scanner comfortably within general-purpose retail, warehouse office and light industrial duty.

Deployment And Management

Zebra ships the DS2200 Series pre-configured and ready to use out of the box, which shortens the work required to bring a new lane or bench online. Administrators customise parameters with 123Scan, a complimentary wizard-driven utility that writes settings and firmware to the scanner by bar code or cable, and can push updates across dispersed sites using Scanner Management Service. The Symbol Scanner SDK supplies documentation, drivers, test utilities and sample source code for teams integrating the imager into a point-of-sale or warehouse application. Support for 97 international keyboard layouts makes the same hardware suitable for multi-country estates, and Scan-to-Connect pairing reduces Bluetooth setup to a single bar code scan.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Zebra positions the DS2200 Series against a defined set of markets, and this cordless kit fits each of them wherever a cradle at every station would be unnecessary. Retail sites use it at the point of sale and for loyalty applications and electronic coupon redemption, since 2D codes now appear on printed and electronic coupons and loyalty cards alike. Hospitality operators apply it to guest check-in, loyalty cards and ticketing for concerts and sporting events. Transportation and logistics teams deploy it for back-of-store shipping and receiving, product tracking, postal operations and ticketing at airports and train and bus terminals. Light and clean manufacturing sites use it for product and component tracking and work-in-process checkpoints, while government agencies apply it to lottery and gaming, administration and banking.

The Zebra DS2278-SR7UMC00AZW pairs cordless freedom with a battery that lasts the shift and a charging cable that plugs into hardware you already own. Contact us to learn more or secure this solution for your business today.