Zebra LI4278 1D Wireless Barcode Scanner
Excellent 1-D Scanning Performance
Delivers superior scanning speed and a wide data capture range.
Captures Virtually All 1-D Bar Codes on any Surface Including Mobile Phone Displays
Capture bar codes printed on traditional paper labels or displayed on the screen of a mobile phone, tablet or computer.
Wide Working Range
Reads UPC bar codes from 1 in./2.54 cm to over 30 in./76.2 cm as well as high density codes and extended ranges for greater application flexibility.
Superior Motion and Angular Tolerance
Bar codes can be captured faster, and there is no need to pause between scans.
Patent Pending Single Circuit Board Construction
Maximizes durability and reduces downtime.
Bright Crisp Aiming Line
Easier to aim in bright or dim lighting environments.
Built-in Rechargeable Replaceable Battery
Provides largest number of scans per charge well beyond a single shift in the highest usage profiles; replaceable battery ensures long lifecyle.
Long Life Industrial Charging Contacts
Reliable performance, rated to 250,000+ insertions.
Compatible with 123Scan and Remote Scanner Management (RSM)
Dramatically reduces management time and cost, from initial configuration to day-to-day management; SDK available for custom development.
Withstands 100+ Consecutive Drops to Concrete
Protects against downtime from breakage due to everyday drops.
Multi Point-to-Point
Use up to three scanners with a single desktop cradle and seven scanners with a presentation cradle, reducing capital expenditures and maintenance costs.
Batch Mode Operation
Allows user to continue scanning outside communications range; can scan over 500 UPC bar codes into memory and upload automatically when in communication range.
Flexible Mounting Vertical or Horizontal
Desktop cradle provides versatility to accommodate your unique environment.
Bluetooth 2.1
Provides better security, better performance, better energy management and much easier pairing over the Bluetooth wireless connection.
Backward Compatible
Works with LS4278 cradles, providing a very cost-effective upgrade path.
Performance Characteristics
| Skew Tolerance | ±65° |
| Pitch Tolerance | ±65° |
| Roll Tolerance | ±45° |
| Scan Pattern | Single bright aiming line |
| Scan Angle | Horizontal 35° |
| Scan Speed | 547 scans per second |
| Motion Tolerance | 25 in./ 63.5 cm per second |
| Light Source | LED Class 1 device 617nm (amber) |
| Min. Print Contrast | 15% MRD |
| Scans Per Charge | Up to 57,000 |
| Hours of Operation | Per full charge: 72 hours |
Utilities
| 123Scan, Remote Scanner Management (RSM), Scanner Management Services (SMA), Zebra Scanner SDK |
User Environment
| Ambient Light Immunity | Max 108,000 lux |
| Operating Temp. | 32° F to 122° F/ 0° C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40° F to 158° F/-40° C to 70° C |
| Humidity | 5% to 85% RH, non-condensing |
| Drop Specification | Over 100 drops at 5 ft./1.5 m at room temperature; survives 6ft./1.8 m drops to concrete |
| Environmental Sealing | IP53; Gasket sealed housing withstands dust and can be sprayed clean |
| Bar Code Symbologies | UPC/EAN: UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8/JAN 8, EAN-13/JAN 13, Bookland EAN, Bookland ISBN Format, UCC Coupon Extended Code, ISSN EAN Code 128 Including GS1-128, ISBT 128, ISBT Concatenation, Code 39 including Trioptic Code 39, Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharmacy Code), Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Code 93 Code 11 Matrix 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Codabar (NW - 7) Chinese 2 of 5 IATA Inverse 1-D (except all GS1 DataBars) GS1 DataBar including GS1 DataBar-14, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded |
Wireless Connectivity
| Radio | Bluetooth v2.1 Class 2 Radio |
| Data Rate | 3.0 Mbit/s (2.1 Mbit/s) Bluetooth v2.1 |
| Radio Range* | 330 ft./100 m (line of sight) |
| *Using presentation cradle configuration |
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | 3.84 in. H x 2.75 in. W x 7.34 in. L 9.8 cm H x 7 cm W x 18.6 cm L |
| Weight | 7.9 oz./224 grams |
| Cradle Interface | RS232, RS485 (IBM), USB, Keyboard Wedge |
| Color | Black; White |
| Battery | Rechargeable replaceable battery with ‘green sustainability’ |
Decode Ranges (Typical Working Ranges**)
| 3 mil | Minimum resolution |
| 4 mil | 4-10 in./10.2-25.4 cm |
| 5 mil | 3-13 in./7.6-33 cm |
| 7.5 mil | 1.5-19 in./ 3.8-48.3 cm |
| 13 mil (100% UPC-A) | 1-31 in./2.5-78.7 cm |
| 20 mil | 1-42 in./2.5-106.7 cm |
| 26 mil (200% UPC-A) | 3-55 in./7.6-140 cm |
| 100 mil (paper) | >20 ft./6 m |
| ** Ranges are calculated on Code 39 unless otherwise noted |
Regulatory
| Technical Requirements | EMC FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES 003 Class B, IEC 60601-1-2 Environmental RoHS Directive 2002/95/EEC Electrical Safety C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, UL 60950- 1 LED Class 1 |
| Environmental | RoHS Compliant |
Warranty
| Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the LI4278 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of: Scanner: thirty-six (36) months, Battery: one (1) month. For the complete Zebra hardware product warranty statement, go to: https://www.zebra.com/warranty |
| Specifications subject to change without notice. |
