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A cordless ultra-rugged scanner for direct part marks on rough, shiny or curved surfaces; Zebra's guide lists settings for rough surfaces and very small marks for the DP; the corded version is the DS3608 DPM.
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Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Zebra.
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Why the DS3678-DPA
Some direct part marks are hard to read because of the surface rather than the code: casting marks, machining lines, oil hot spots, curved cylinders, or very small 2D symbols. This page covers the cordless Zebra DS3678 DPM from that side, with the settings Zebra's reference guide lists for the DS36X8-DP; whether the DPA supports them is unconfirmed.
Zebra's guide lists Rough Shiny Surface Decoding for the DP; it is off by default. It helps with casting and machining marks and hot spots from oils on the part, and Zebra warns it may hurt symbols without those traits, so test it on your own parts.
Zebra's guide lists Ultra High Density DPM Decoding, also off by default, for the DP. It is for 2D symbols below 5 mil, and Zebra calls it essential for reading 3 mil symbols. It trades speed for reach on tiny marks.
For the DP, Zebra's guide recommends indirect red illumination for laser-etched codes on curved, rough, reflective or machined surfaces and cylinders; direct white light with a 30° tilt suits dot-peened codes.
A Class 1 Bluetooth link with a minimum 100 m line-of-sight range and a 3,100 mAh battery let you read marks on large fabrications without trailing a cable. At 402 g it is heavier than the 304 g corded scanner.
Zebra's Virtual Tether alerts users when the Bluetooth connection is lost. Cradles are the STB3678-C100F3WW and the industrial FLB3678-C100F3WW, with IP65 for the FLB.
Allmark can link the scanner to your MES, ERP or traceability software through our warehouse management system, and install it and train your team on site.
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For buyers in India
These are the points buyers in India ask us about the DS3678-DPA. Mention the ones that apply to you when you request a quote.
Confirm the configuration before ordering the DS3678-DPA, or ask us about DS3678-DP2F003VZK, because Zebra lists the DPM settings for the DP. Zebra's DS36X8 reference guide lists DS3678-DPAF002VZK as an 'India & Korea' cordless configuration. It describes this code as direct part mark with industrial focus and FIPS (a US government security standard for encryption).
Fabrication halls and foundry bays in India can be long, so place the cradle where the DS3678-DPA operator stays within sight of it. Zebra specifies a Class 1 link with a minimum 100 m line-of-sight range (Class 2: 10 m). Walls, machines and stacks can cut the real distance.
Zebra's supply for the DS3678-DPA cradle, PWR-BGA12V50W0WW, runs on India's 230 V mains: it accepts 100-240 V AC. Zebra lists charging in up to 3 hours on external power or up to 10 hours from USB.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Models | DS3678-DP and DS3678-DPA (cordless, one range) |
| India configuration | DS3678-DPAF002VZK and DS3678-DP2F003VZK ('India & Korea', Zebra reference guide) |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Battery | PowerPrecision+ 3,100 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable (Zebra: 100,000+ scans per charge) |
| Colour | DP: Industrial Green; DPA: black (Zebra product page). Zebra's reference guide lists the India cordless DPA codes as Industrial Green. |
| Input voltage | Cradle: external supply (see Zebra reference guide); scanner battery charges in the cradle |
| User indicators | Direct decode indicator, LEDs, beeper, vibration |
| Scanning | |
| Decoder | 1D and 2D codes, including direct part marks (DPM) |
| Scan Pattern | Area imager: direct illumination from two warm-white LEDs, diffuse illumination from a ring of red 634 nm LEDs, 655 nm laser aimer |
| Symbol Contrast | 15% minimum reflectance difference |
| Image sensor | 1,280 × 960 pixels |
| Field of view | Horizontal 31°, vertical 23° |
| Aimer | 655 nm laser |
| Skew / pitch / roll | ±60° / ±60° / ±360° |
| Direct part marks | Dot peen, laser etch, ink mark, chemical etch, inkjet mold, cast, thermal spray |
| 1D | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma) |
| 2D | PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin, Postal Codes |
| IUID | IUID parsing supported |
| Image capture | Basic |
| DP range: Code 39 5 mil | 0.5 cm to 7.1 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DP range: PDF417 6.6 mil | 0.5 cm to 8.1 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DP range: Data Matrix 5 mil | 1.0 cm to 6.3 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DP range: Data Matrix 10 mil | 0.0 cm to 8.6 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DP range: QR Code 10 mil | 0.0 cm to 8.1 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DP range: UPC 13 mil (100%) | 2.5 cm to 14.7 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DPA range: Code 39 5 mil | 0 cm to 14.22 cm (DPM Mode off, Zebra reference guide) |
| DPA range: PDF417 6.7 mil | 0.2 cm to 10.1 cm |
| DPA range: Data Matrix 10 mil / QR Code 10 mil | 0.5 cm to 12.1 cm |
| DPA range: Code 128 15 mil | 8.3 cm to 27.9 cm (field of view limited) |
| Connectivity | |
| Interface | USB, RS232, keyboard wedge; EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP and standard TCP/IP through Zebra Network Connect for Automation |
| Bluetooth | Class 1, v4.0 LE, SPP and HID; minimum 100 m line of sight (Class 2 minimum 10 m) |
| Cradles | STB3678-C100F3WW (standard) and FLB3678-C100F3WW (industrial); FLB cradle IP65 |
| Physical and environment | |
| IP Rating | Scanner IP65 and IP68; FLB cradle IP65 |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) |
| Drop withstand | Multiple 3.0 m (10 ft) drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m (8 ft) drops to concrete from -20 °C to 50 °C |
| Tumble withstand | 7,500 tumbles at 1.0 m (3.3 ft) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 18.5 × 7.7 × 14.3 cm |
| Weight | 402 g |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C to 70 °C |
| Humidity | 5-95%, non-condensing (Zebra recommends its heated scanner holder to reduce scan-window condensation when moving in and out of freezers) |
| ESD | ±20 kV air, ±10 kV direct, ±10 kV indirect |
| Ambient light | 0-108,000 lux |
| Regulatory | |
| Environmental | RoHS EN 50581: 2012 |
| Electrical safety | EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 |
| LED and laser safety | Exempt-risk LED per IEC/EN 62471; Class 2 laser per IEC/EN 60825-1 |
| EMI/RFI | EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000 series, 47 CFR Part 15, ICES-003 |
| Software | |
| Utilities | 123Scan, Scanner SDK, Scanner Management Service (SMS), Network Connect, Remote Diagnostics, ScanSpeed Analytics |
| Suite | Zebra DNA for Scanners: PRZM Intelligent Imaging for DPM, Label Parse+, Multi-Code Data Formatting (up to 20 codes), Virtual Tether, AutoConfig, Wi-Fi Friendly Mode, Simple Setup Experience |
| DPM settings | Zebra's reference guide lists these for the DS36X8-DP only (DPA support unconfirmed): DPM Mode 1 and 2 (parameter 1438), DPM Illumination Control: direct, indirect or cycle (parameter 429), Rough Shiny Surface Decoding (1904) and Ultra High Density DPM Decoding (1903), both disabled by default |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Zebra. |
For the DS3678-DPA, Zebra sells the cradle and the interface cable separately. Ask for them, spare batteries and any power supply in the same quotation. Part numbers are from Zebra's DS36X8 Product Reference Guide (October 2025) and 3600 Series accessory guide; we confirm the India part numbers in the quotation.
Specifications from Zebra's published documents, last checked 13 October 2026. Makers can change specifications without notice; we confirm the exact model and configuration in your written quotation. About our product information
More detail
Zebra's heading for the DPA model: "Unstoppable performance for direct part marks (DPM), 1D/2D wide 1D barcodes in industrial manufacturing."
As members of the Zebra 3600 Ultra-Rugged Series of scanners, the DS3608-DPA corded and DS3678-DPA cordless scanners, which Zebra calls "practically indestructible", are designed to help industrial manufacturers meet their track and trace requirements with what Zebra describes as "dependable lightning-fast capture of virtually any direct part mark", as well as 1D/2D and wide 1D barcodes common in factory automation use cases. Zebra calls the ultra-rugged design ideal for punishing environments and says the scanners offer "unparalleled ease of management". With Zebra’s Network Connect for Automation, the DS3608-DPA and DS3678-DPA connect to Industrial Ethernet networks without third party conversion equipment.
Industries: Manufacturing, Warehouse
Used for: maintenance management, product authentication, quality assurance, unique-identifier tracking, supply-chain traceability
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| Feature | Zebra DS3678 DPM (DS3678-DPA / DS3678-DP) | Zebra DS3678-HD (cordless high density) | Zebra DS3600-XR (DS3678-XR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough and shiny surface decoding setting | Listed for the DP (parameter 1904, off by default) | Not part of this version | Not part of this version |
| Ultra High Density DPM setting | Listed for the DP (parameter 1903, off by default) | Not part of this version | Not part of this version |
| Weight (cordless) | 402 g | 411 g | 410 g |
| Best for | Rough, shiny or curved marked parts and tiny marks | Very small printed codes on boards | Rack labels read at long distance |
If your job differs from what the DS3678-DPA is built for, these Zebra models may fit it better:
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Questions buyers ask
The DS3678-DPA price depends on the cable or accessories you need and the quantity. Ask our team for today's competitive price: share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right configuration and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.
Zebra's guide lists it for the DP and says it helps with casting and machining marks and with hot spots from oils on the part; it is off by default. It may hurt reading of symbols without those traits. Try it on a few parts from your line with the setting on and off before fixing it for the shift.
Zebra's guide lists Ultra High Density DPM Decoding for the DP: it is for 2D symbols below 5 mil and is described as essential for reading 3 mil symbols. It is off by default. Mark quality matters a lot at this size, so send us a sample or photo of your part when you ask for a quotation.
It links by Bluetooth to a cradle, which connects to the host. Zebra specifies Class 1 with a minimum 100 m line-of-sight range, and a Class 2 minimum of 10 m. The cradle also charges the 3,100 mAh battery in up to 3 hours on external power or up to 10 hours on USB.
Zebra lists the STB3678-C100F3WW standard cradle and the industrial FLB3678-C100F3WW, which has an IP65 rating. A dusty or wet bay points to the FLB. Tell us where the cradle will sit and how many scanners will pair to it, and we will quote the right one.
This page looks at hard surfaces and small marks; the DS3678-DP page covers the battery and cradle side. Both cover Zebra's cordless DS3600 DP and DPA, but Zebra's guide lists the DPM settings for the DP, so tell us which model you need.
Yes. We install the DS3678-DPA at your site, set it to send data the way your ERP, warehouse or billing software expects (our own warehouse management system included) and train your team. Tell us the software when you ask for a quote, and we include the setup in the quotation.
Send what you scan, where you scan it and the software it feeds; we reply with a written quotation.
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