PRODUCT SPEC SHEET

MOTOROLA DS6878-SR

FEATURES

MOTOROLA DS6878-SR
GENERAL PURPOSE CORDLESS BLUETOOTH 2D IMAGER
COMPREHENSIVE ADVANCED
DATA CAPTURE SUPPORTS A
WORLD OF APPLICATIONS
The Motorola DS6878-SR cordless imager offers the
complete data capture functionality required to streamline
and error-proof everyday processes in a wide variety of
industries. This single device can capture all common bar
codes (1D, 2D and PDF417) on labels as well as on mobile
phone displays. The optional hands-free presentation
cradle enables additional advanced capabilities,
including: the ability to capture signatures, documents
and photographs; optical character recognition (OCR) to
capture the text in documents; and MICR to capture the
numeric information on the bottom of checks. Electronic
recordkeeping is enriched and checks can be instantly
converted to electronic debit transactions, reducing the
time and cost associated with processing paper checks
as well as the risk of check fraud. Add easy remote
management, business-class durability, future proofing
and world-class support and you have a scanner that not

only offers the advanced data capture features your users

need, but also the extraordinary total cost of ownership
(TCO) required to easily justify this technology investment.

REVOLUTIONARY SCANNING
PERFORMANCE IMPROVES
PRODUCTIVITY AND
TRANSACTION SPEED
Built on Motorolas revolutionary SE4500 scan engine, the
DS6878-SR breaks the barriers that have long separated
1D laser scanning and 2D imaging technologies, delivering
an industry first 1D laser scanning performance on 2D
bar codes. Businesses no longer need to sacrifice speed
and scanning quality for bar code scanning diversity.
Exceptional motion tolerance enables extraordinary
scanning speed on all bar codes. The scanner can capture
even poor quality and damaged bar codes, virtually
eliminating exceptions. The easy to use device offers an
intuitive aiming pattern and full omni-directional scanning,
which eliminates the need to precisely align bar code and

Comprehensive
advanced data capture
Eliminates the need to
purchase multiple types of
devices captures 1D, 2D
and PDF417 bar codes
Optional hands-free
presentation cradle enables
additional advanced data
capture capabilities,
including: signatures;
images of documents
such as drivers licenses
and insurance cards;
photographs; OCR for the
capture of printed text;
and MICR for automated
capture of check-related
data and conversion of
check-based transactions
to electronic paperless
debit transactions

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MOTOROLA DS6878-SR

Superior high
performance scanning
on all bar codes
The integrated
revolutionary Motorola
SE4500 imager eliminates
the performance
degradation common in 2D
scanning, delivering: laserlike performance on both
1D and 2D codes; rapid
and accurate capture of
even poor quality and
damaged bar codes; and
full omni-directional
scanning, which eliminates
the need to precisely
align bar code and imager,
improves ergonomics and
protects productivity
Superior durability
Offers Motorolas
best-in-class drop
specification the ability
to survive 6 ft./ 1.8 m drops
to concrete ensuring
reliable operation in spite of
everyday drops and bumps
Government grade
security with Motorola
MAX Secure
FIPS 140-2 certification
enables compliance with
the most stringent industry
security regulations,
including HIPAA, PCI and
requirements for sensitive
government applications
(requires FIPS configuration
scanner and CR0078-P
base)

imager. And the patent-pending fast-pulse illumination

consistently delivers the light required to capture the bar
code, enabling use in virtually any type of lighting. The
result is increased throughput and productivity.

GET CORDLESS FREEDOM AND MORE

The ability to roam up to 300 ft./100 m away from a host
device offers cable-free convenience, improving safety
and allowing the extension of advanced data capture in
more applications and industries. The latest Bluetooth
technology V2.1 with EDR improves security and
power management, offering superior protection for the
wireless data traveling between scanner and host and
helping to ensure ample power for full shift use.

BUSINESS-CLASS DURABILITY
The DS6878-SR is built to survive everyday all day use
in enterprise environments. The device offers Motorolas
best-in-class drop specification 6 ft./1.8 m drops to
concrete. The result is dependable operation, despite the
inevitable everyday drops and bumps.

PROTECT YOUR DATA WITH

GOVERNMENT GRADE SECURITY
Native FIPS 140-2 Level 1 certification (optional)
brings government grade security to businesses and
government agencies alike, providing easy and costeffective compliance with HIPAA, PCI and other
industry security regulations.

LOW MANAGEMENT COSTS

Integrated support for Motorolas Remote Scanner
Management (RSM) technology combines with Motorolas
complementary 123Scan2 scanner management software
utility to enable effortless centralized management of all
your DS6878-SR scanners. The ability to automate asset
tracking, configuration and firmware updates dramatically
reduces the time, cost and logistical headaches typically
associated with the management of mobile devices.

FUTURE PROOF
Support for emerging bar code symbologies and industry
trends helps future proof the DS6878-SR, protecting
lifecycle and TCO. The device can read GS1 bar codes to
enable better inventory management, improve purchasing
decisions and streamline supply chains. In addition, the

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APPLICATIONS
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ability to read bar codes that are displayed on cell phone

screens enables mobile loyalty and mobile couponing
programs the latest trend in marketing and customer
relationship management (CRM).

WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT FOR

MAXIMUM UPTIME
Keep your DS6878-SR scanners up and running at
peak performance with Motorolas Service from
the Start Advance Exchange Support. This exceptional
service minimizes downtime with next-business-day
replacement of devices that require repair. Your
scanners will also be protected from the unexpected
with built-in Comprehensive Coverage, which covers
virtually anything that might happen to the device
from accidental damage to normal wear and tear.
Unforeseen repair expenses are significantly reduced,
providing service peace of mind right from the date
of purchase.

For more information on how you can put the DS6878-SR

to work in your organization, please visit us on the web at
www.motorolasolutions.com/DS6878SR or access our global
contact directory at www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/
contactus

SPECIFICATIONS CHART
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

SECURITY CERTIFICATION

Dimensions

Scanner:
7.3 in. H x 3.85 in. L x 2.7 in. W
18.5 cm H x 9.7 cm L x 6.9 cm W
CR0078-S Base-mounted vertically:
8.35 in. H x 3.4 in. W x 2 in. D
21.1 cm H x 8.6 cm W x 5 cm D
CR0078-S Base-mounted horizontally:
2.0 in. H x 8.35 in. L x 3.4 in. W
5 cm H x 21.1 cm L x 8.6 cm W

Certified compliant with FIPS 140-2 (requires FIPS configuration

scanner and CR0078-P base)

Weight

Scanner: 8.4 oz./238 g (typical)

CR0078-S Base: 6.4 oz./183 g (typical)

USER ENVIRONMENT

Voltage and Current

(CR0078-S Base)

Voltage

Operating
Temperature

32 F to 122 F/0 C to 50 C

Storage
Temperature

-40 F to 158 F/-40 C to 70 C

5 +/-10% VDC
5 +/-10% VDC
Available Colors

Typical Current
Charging/Non Charging
700 mA/260 mA with
external power
490 mA/260 mA with
host power through cable

Twilight Black; Cash Register White

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Light Source

Aiming Pattern: 655 +/- 10 nm laser diode

Illumination: 625 +/- 5 nm LED

Field of View

39.2 horizontal, 25.4 vertical

Roll/Pitch/Skew

360, 60, 60

SYMBOLOGY DECODE CAPABILITY

1-D

UPC/EAN (UPCA/UPCE/UPCE1/EAN-8EAN-13/JAN-8/JAN13 plus supplementals,

ISBN (Bookland), ISSN, Coupon Code, Code
39 (Standard, Full ASCII, UCC/EAN-128,
ISBT-128 Concatenated), Code 93, Codabar/
NW7, Code 11 (standard, Matrix 2 of 5),
MSI Plessey, I2 of 5 (Interleaved 2 of 5 /
ITF, Discrete 2 of 5 IATA, Chinese 2 of 5)
GS1 Databar (Omnidirectional, Truncated,
Stacked, Stacked Omnidirectional, Limited,
Expanded, Expanded Stacked, Inverse), Base
32 (Italian Pharmacode)

IMAGING CHARACTERISTICS
Graphics Format
Support

Images can be exported as Bitmap,

JPEG, and TIFF (requires the hands-free
presentation cradle)

Image Quality

120 DPI on a 4 in. x 6 in. (10.2 x 15.2 cm)

document @ 6.5 in./16.5 cm

Humidity

5% to 95%, non-condensing

Drop Specifications

Withstands multiple 6 ft./1.8 m drops to

concrete

Ambient Light
Immunity

Immune to normal artificial indoor and

natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting

REGULATORY
Electrical Safety

UL6950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1,

EN60950-1/ IEC60950-1

Laser Safety

EN60825-1:1994 +A1: 2002 +A2

2001, IEC60825-1, 21CFR1040.10 and
21CFR1040.11, CDRH Class II, IEC Class 2

EMI/RFI

FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B,

CISPR 22, CISPR 24

Environmental

Compliant with RoHS directive 2002/95/EEC

Radio

Bluetooth, Class 1, Version 2.1 + EDR,

Adaptive Frequency Hopping (enables
co-existence with 802.11 wireless
networks), serial port & HID profiles; data
rate up to 3 Megabits/sec

ACCESSORIES

PDF417 (and Variants)

PDF417, microPDF417, Composite Codes

(CC-A, CC-B, CC-C)CC-B, CC-C)

Power Supplies

Postal

U.S. Postnet and Planet, U.K., Japan,

Australian, Netherlands KIX code, Royal
Mail 4 State Customer, UPU ICS 4 State
Postal, USPS 4CB, Canadian Post (Postbar)

Power supplies are available to support

faster charging or for applications that do
not supply power over the host cable

Mounting Brackets

Wall-mount bracket

2-D

TLC-39, Aztec (Standard, Inverse), MaxiCode,

DataMatrix/ECC 200 (Standard, Inverse), QR
Code (Standard, Inverse and Micro)

Print Contrast

25% minimum reflectance

Interfaces Supported
(CR0078-S Base)

RS-232C (Standard, Nixdorf, ICL, and

Fujitsu); USB (Standard, IBM SurePOS,
Macintosh), IBM 468x/469x, keyboard
wedge and wand emulation; synapse
connectivity allows for connectivity to
all of the above plus many non-standard
interfaces

Lightweight
ergonomic design
Easy to hold regardless
of hand size; reduces
fatigue; enables all day
scanning comfort to
protect productivity in
scan-intensive applications
Flexible horizontal or
vertical mounting
Easy to mount in virtually
any environment from
countertop to invisible
under-the-counter
installation in space
constrained areas
USB charging
Eliminates the costs
associated with
purchasing, managing
and providing power to
a separate power supply
Bluetooth v2.1 with EDR
Provides a secure wireless
connection to the scanner
base station for cordless
convenience and safety
RSM (Remote Scanner
Management) Ready
Reduces total cost of
ownership by enabling
remote, network-based
device management of all
devices in all locations
Supports 123Scan 2
scanner configuration
tool
Enables rapid and easy
customized set-up through
a free, wizard-based PC
software tool

WARRANTY
Subject to the terms of Motorolas hardware warranty statement, the
Symbol DS6878-SR is warranted against defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of three years from the date of shipment. For
the complete Motorola hardware product warranty statement, go to:
http://www.motorolasolutions.com/warranty

RECOMMENDED SERVICES
Customer Services

Service from the Start Advance Exchange

Support
See Decode Zone charts on back

Note: National Drug Codes (NDC) can be encoded in various symbologies. The
DS6878-SR can be programmed to parse these codes using Advanced Data
Formatting (ADF) rules.

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MOTOROLA DS6878-SR

DS6878-SR TYPICAL DECODE RANGES (TRIGGER MODE)

Barcode Density

Inches from scanner

nose (typical)

Code 39

5 mil

0.5 - 6.3 in.

Code 128

6 mil

1.3 - 5.4 in.

Barcode Type

Code 128

10 mil

* - 8.0 in.

60% UPC

7.8 mil

0.6 - 7.2 in.

100% UPC

13 mil

1.2 - 14.2 in.

PDF

5 mil

1.9 - 3.5 in.

PDF

6.6 mil

1.0 - 5.9 in.

PDF

10 mil

* - 8.0 in.

Datamatrix

10 mil

1.1 - 7.2 in.

* Limited by FOV

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