Zebra DS3678-ER2F003VZWW Extended Range 1D/2D Cordless Industrial Scanner

The Zebra DS3678-ER2F003VZWW is an ultra-rugged cordless extended range 1D/2D imager designed for demanding industrial barcode scanning environments. Built for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing floors, yards, cold storage, and high-volume inventory operations, this scanner helps workers capture barcodes at close range, long range, and across challenging work areas.

This configuration is a scanner-only model and requires a compatible cradle, cable, and power supply for a complete working setup. It includes FIPS support, a vibration motor, and Zebra’s recognizable industrial green housing for rugged enterprise use.

Spartan POS is an authorized dealer and supports the barcode scanners, mobile computers, POS hardware, accessories, and supplies we sell. We can help confirm the correct cradle, cable, power supply, and accessories needed for your Zebra scanning environment.

Best For

• Warehouse barcode scanning
• Distribution centers and fulfillment operations
• Manufacturing and production environments
• Shipping, receiving, and inventory control
• Outdoor yards and industrial work areas
• Operations needing cordless extended range 1D/2D scanning
• Businesses requiring FIPS-capable scanner configurations

Key Features

• Extended range scanning: Captures 1D and 2D barcodes from near contact to longer distances, making it useful for shelf, pallet, rack, and warehouse scanning workflows.
• Cordless operation: Gives workers mobility without being tethered to a workstation or terminal.
• 1D/2D imager: Reads common linear barcodes, 2D barcodes, QR codes, Data Matrix codes, labels, and other supported barcode formats.
• FIPS configuration: Designed for environments that require FIPS-capable wireless security support.
• Vibration motor: Provides tactile feedback in loud industrial environments where audible beeps may be difficult to hear.
• Ultra-rugged industrial design: Built for demanding warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution environments.
• Industrial green housing: Easy to identify in industrial and enterprise deployments.
• Scanner only: Requires a compatible cradle, cable, and power supply to complete the setup.

Important Configuration Note

The DS3678-ER2F003VZWW is sold as the scanner only. A compatible charging/communication cradle, interface cable, and power supply are required and are not included unless bundled separately. Before ordering, confirm the correct accessories for your host system, connection type, and charging workflow.

Technical Specifications

Ideal Use Cases

The Zebra DS3678-ER2F003VZWW is ideal for businesses that need reliable cordless barcode scanning across large work areas. Extended range scanning helps workers scan pallet labels, rack labels, shipping labels, inventory labels, bin locations, and product barcodes without constantly moving closer to each barcode.

This scanner is especially useful in environments where standard-range scanners may not provide enough reach, durability, or feedback for heavy daily use.

Where This Scanner Fits in Your Operation

• Receiving: Scan inbound pallets, cartons, shipment labels, and purchase order barcodes.
• Inventory: Capture bin labels, rack labels, item barcodes, and cycle count data.
• Picking: Scan shelf locations, product labels, and order barcodes during fulfillment.
• Shipping: Scan outbound labels, carton IDs, pallet IDs, and carrier labels.
• Manufacturing: Track work-in-process, components, finished goods, and production labels.
• Yard or industrial workflows: Use cordless scanning where mobility and rugged performance matter.

Compatibility Notes

Before ordering, confirm that your POS, warehouse management system, ERP, inventory software, mobile computer, workstation, or host device supports the required Zebra scanner connection method. This scanner-only configuration requires compatible accessories before deployment.

Common setup considerations include:

• Compatible Zebra cradle
• Correct interface cable
• Compatible power supply
• Host system connection requirements
• Wireless security requirements
• Scanner configuration and barcode programming needs

Related Spartan POS Collections

• Barcode Scanners
• Label Printers
• Receipt Printers
• Cash Drawers
• Receipt Paper

Benefits for Your Business

• Improve productivity: Cordless extended range scanning helps workers capture barcodes faster across larger spaces.
• Reduce scanning interruptions: Rugged construction supports demanding industrial workflows.
• Support noisy environments: Vibration feedback helps confirm successful scans when beeps are hard to hear.
• Handle mixed barcode types: 1D and 2D imaging supports modern warehouse and inventory labeling needs.
• Build the right kit: Spartan POS can help match the scanner with the correct cradle, cable, and power accessories.

FAQ

What is the Zebra DS3678-ER2F003VZWW used for?

The Zebra DS3678-ER2F003VZWW is used for extended range 1D and 2D barcode scanning in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, inventory operations, shipping, receiving, and industrial work environments.

Is the DS3678-ER2F003VZWW cordless?

Yes. This is a cordless Zebra DS3678 scanner configuration.

Does this scanner read both 1D and 2D barcodes?

Yes. The DS3678-ER2F003VZWW is an extended range 1D/2D imager designed to read common linear and two-dimensional barcode formats.

Does this include the cradle, cable, and power supply?

No. This configuration is scanner only. It requires a compatible cradle, cable, and power supply for a complete working setup.

What does extended range mean?

Extended range means the scanner is designed to capture barcodes from both close distances and longer distances, making it useful for warehouse racks, pallets, bins, shelves, and hard-to-reach labels.

What does FIPS mean on this scanner?

FIPS support is used in environments that require specific security standards for wireless data communication. Confirm requirements with your IT or compliance team before ordering.

Why does the vibration motor matter?

The vibration motor gives tactile scan confirmation, which is helpful in loud warehouses, manufacturing floors, shipping areas, and industrial environments where audible scan tones may be difficult to hear.

Does Spartan POS support Zebra scanners?

Yes. Spartan POS supports the barcode scanners, POS hardware, accessories, and supplies it sells, including compatible Zebra scanner configurations and required accessories.

Bottom Line

The Zebra DS3678-ER2F003VZWW is a rugged cordless extended range 1D/2D industrial scanner for demanding warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and inventory environments. With FIPS support, vibration feedback, industrial green housing, and extended range scanning, it is a strong choice for businesses that need reliable cordless barcode capture. This is a scanner-only configuration and requires a compatible cradle, cable, and power supply.