Zebra, DS3678-SR

Zebra DS3678-SR Ultra-Rugged Cordless Barcode Scanner

Introduction

The Zebra DS3678-SR is an ultra-rugged cordless barcode scanner designed for warehouses, manufacturing floors, distribution centers, cold storage, and demanding industrial environments. Built for standard-range 1D and 2D barcode scanning, the DS3678-SR gives workers fast, reliable barcode capture without being tied to a workstation.

This scanner is designed to read printed and on-screen barcodes, including labels that may be damaged, dirty, poorly printed, or covered by shrink wrap. Zebra lists the DS3600-SR series with a 10 ft. drop specification and dual IP65/IP68 sealing, making it a strong fit for harsh environments where standard scanners may fail. Source: Zebra DS3600-SR specification sheet.

Common Use Cases

Warehouse & Distribution: Scan inventory labels, carton labels, shelf locations, pick tickets, receiving labels, and outbound shipment barcodes.

Manufacturing: Capture work-in-process labels, product ID labels, component barcodes, compliance labels, and production tracking labels.

Shipping & Fulfillment: Scan 1D and 2D barcodes on packages, shipping labels, packing slips, pallets, and order documentation.

Cold Storage: Use in freezer, cooler, and temperature-sensitive environments where rugged hardware is required.

Yard, Dock & Backroom Operations: Support cordless barcode scanning in busy receiving docks, loading areas, retail backrooms, and storage locations.

Inventory Control: Improve cycle counting, stock transfers, replenishment, and item verification with fast wireless barcode capture.

Product Details

The Zebra DS3678-SR is the cordless version of Zebra’s ultra-rugged standard-range industrial scanner. It is built for businesses that need the freedom of Bluetooth scanning with the durability required for warehouse and industrial use.

Scanner Type: Cordless Ultra-Rugged Industrial Barcode Scanner

Scan Engine: Standard-Range 1D/2D Imager

Barcode Support: 1D barcodes, 2D barcodes, printed labels, and barcodes displayed on screens

Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth cordless scanning

Rugged Rating: Designed for harsh warehouse, manufacturing, and industrial environments

Sealing: Dual IP65/IP68 sealing according to Zebra’s DS3600-SR specification sheet

Drop Specification: Zebra lists the DS3600-SR series with an enhanced 10 ft. / 3 m drop specification to concrete

Best For: Warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and cold storage

Common Kit Components: Scanner, charging/communication cradle, battery, cable, and power supply depending on configuration

Why Buy the Zebra DS3678-SR?

Ultra-Rugged Construction: The DS3678-SR is built for demanding environments where scanners may be dropped, exposed to dust, used around moisture, or handled heavily throughout the day.

Cordless Scanning Freedom: Bluetooth connectivity allows workers to move around aisles, pallets, receiving areas, and production lines without being limited by a cable.

Reliable 1D and 2D Barcode Capture: The standard-range imager is designed to scan common warehouse and inventory barcodes quickly, including labels that are damaged, dirty, or poorly printed.

Built for Harsh Workflows: The DS3678-SR is a strong choice for warehouses, manufacturers, 3PL operations, cold storage facilities, and high-volume distribution environments.

Enterprise-Grade Zebra Platform: Zebra’s DS3600 series is widely used in industrial barcode environments and is supported by Zebra’s scanner management and configuration tools.

Why Buy from ShopPOSPortal?

ShopPOSPortal helps businesses source the right barcode scanners, mobile computers, label printers, and POS hardware for their operation. Our team can help confirm whether the Zebra DS3678-SR is the right scanner for your barcode type, scanning distance, software, cradle setup, and work environment.

Whether you are replacing older scanners, adding cordless barcode scanning to a warehouse, or building a new inventory workflow, ShopPOSPortal can help match the DS3678-SR with the correct cables, cradles, accessories, and related hardware.