

The Zebra LI3678 is an ultra-rugged cordless Bluetooth® 1D linear imager for warehouses, manufacturing plants, cold storage, yards and forklifts. It captures 1D barcodes as fast as workers can pull the trigger – including damaged, dirty, shrink-wrapped and poorly printed codes as well as barcodes on screens – survives multiple 3 m drops to concrete, 7,500 tumbles and full submersion in water (IP65 and IP68), and its 3,100 mAh PowerPrecision+ battery easily lasts a full shift. Class 1 Bluetooth gives you up to 100 m of freedom from the cradle, and the scanner is backed by a 3-year (36-month) Zebra warranty. Please note: the LI3678 reads 1D (linear) barcodes only – it does not read 2D codes such as QR codes, Data Matrix or PDF417. This version, LI3678-SR3U42A0S1W, has the Standard Range (SR) engine (for everyday 1D barcodes from 2.5 cm up to about 1 m, on labels and on screens) and is the USB cradle kit without line cord: it is supplied with the STB3678 charging and communication cradle (Bluetooth base), a USB cable and a power supply – the AC line cord is ordered separately.
📦 What's in the box – LI3678-SR3U42A0S1W
- ✅ Zebra LI3678 scanner – Standard Range (SR), Industrial Green
- ✅ Rechargeable battery – PowerPrecision+ Li-ion, 3,100 mAh (BTRY-36IAB0E-00) – supplied in the scanner and replaceable; it is shipped switched off and wakes up the first time the scanner is placed in a powered cradle
- ✅ Charging and communication cradle (Bluetooth base) – Zebra STB3678-C100F3WW – charges the scanner and sends the scanned data to your PC, terminal or PLC
- ✅ USB cable – shielded, straight, 2 m (7 ft), Zebra CBA-U42-S07PAR – connects the cradle to the PC (12 V power supply compatible)
- ✅ Power supply for the cradle – 12 V, Zebra PWR-BGA12V50W0WW + DC cable CBL-DC-451A1-01 – for full-speed charging (about 3 hours)
- ❌ AC line cord for the power supply – not included – please add the EU or UK line cord (see below)
🔌 The power supply is included, but the AC line cord is not – please add: EU line cord 50-16000-220R (UK sockets: UK line cord 50-16000-219R). Without mains power the cradle can also run on USB power from the PC, but a full charge then takes up to 10 hours instead of about 3 hours.
💡 Easy pairing: insert the scanner into the cradle or scan the pairing barcode on the cradle – the two are linked in seconds. The cradle then sends the scanned data to your host and charges the scanner whenever it is docked. Class 1 Bluetooth reaches up to 100 m (line of sight), and the scanner can also pair directly with Bluetooth PCs, tablets and mobile computers (HID or SPP).
💡 Useful extras: belt holster 11-35035-01R, rugged holder 21-52612-01R (for forklifts and workstations), spare battery BTRY-36IAB0E-00 and 4-slot battery charger SAC3600-4001CR for multi-shift operation.
Key Features
- Virtually indestructible – withstands multiple 3 m (10 ft) drops to concrete and 7,500 tumbles from 1 m – the highest drop, tumble and sealing specifications in its class.
- IP65 and IP68 sealing – dust-tight, protected against water jets and fully submersible, so the scanner can be hosed down and used outdoors in rain and snow.
- Works from −20 °C to 50 °C – in cold stores, on outdoor docks and yards and in hot production halls.
- Standard Range (SR) engine – a 1,500-pixel linear imager with a 35° field of view reads 1D barcodes printed on labels or displayed on phone and computer screens – from 2.5 to 78.7 cm on standard 13 mil EAN/UPC codes and up to about 1 m on 20 mil Code 39 – and handles high-density codes down to 4 mil.
- Fast, first-time 1D capture – reads damaged, dirty, poorly printed, low-contrast and shrink-wrapped 1D barcodes as fast as workers can pull the trigger – with no pause between scans.
- 1D only – please check your barcodes – the LI3678 does not read QR codes, Data Matrix, PDF417 or other 2D codes. If you need them, choose the Zebra DS3678 2D scanner – same rugged housing, same cables and accessories.
- Cordless freedom up to 100 m – Class 1 Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) with HID and SPP profiles and FIPS-compliant security; pair with the cradle by simply docking the scanner, or connect directly to Bluetooth PCs, tablets and mobile computers.
- PowerPrecision+ battery for long shifts – the 3,100 mAh Li-ion battery delivers more than 140,000 scans per full charge, reports its charge level and health, and is easy to replace for multi-shift operation.
- Smart cordless features – Virtual Tether alerts the user when the scanner is taken out of range or left out of the cradle for too long, Wi-Fi Friendly Mode prevents interference with your Wi-Fi network, and AutoConfig automatically loads the settings stored in the cradle – move a scanner from the forklift to the shipping desk without reconfiguring it.
- Charging contacts built for industry – corrosion-free Connect+ contacts are rated for 250,000 insertions, and the sealed FLB3678 forklift cradle is IP65-rated – the first in its class.
- Bright aiming and clear feedback – a sharp, bright aiming pattern makes it easy to select the right barcode on pick lists, while the Direct Decode Indicator, wrap-around LEDs, a loud beeper and vibration confirm every good read, even in noisy environments.
- Flexible host connection – the cradle connects via USB, RS232 or keyboard wedge, and through the Zebra EA3600 adapter directly to Industrial Ethernet PLCs (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP) – no third-party converters needed.
- Free management tools – configure with 123Scan, manage remotely with Scanner Management Service (SMS), integrate using the Zebra Scanner SDK and monitor scanning performance with ScanSpeed Analytics (Zebra DataCapture DNA).
Ideal Applications
- Warehouses and distribution centres – receiving, put-away, picking, cycle counting and shipping with 1D labels
- Long-range scanning of high-rack locations and pallets from the floor or a forklift (ER version)
- Manufacturing and automotive – work-in-process, parts tracking and quality control, including direct PLC connection via Industrial Ethernet
- Cold storage and food processing – freezer rooms, wash-down areas and loading docks
- Transport, ports and yards – outdoor scanning in rain, snow and direct sunlight
- Forklift and vehicle-mounted scanning – with the rugged holder and forklift power accessories
All LI3678 Versions
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| Part Number | Scan Engine | In the Box | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI3678-SR0F003VZWW | SR | Scanner only – no cradle, no cable | View product |
| LI3678-SR3U4210S1W | SR | STB3678 cradle + USB cable + power supply + US line cord | View product |
| LI3678-SR3U42A0S1W (this version) | SR | STB3678 cradle + USB cable + power supply (no line cord) | Viewing |
| LI3678-ER2F003VZWW | ER | Scanner only – no cradle, no cable | View product |
| LI3678-ER3U42A0S1W | ER | STB3678 cradle + USB cable + power supply (no line cord) | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | LI3678-SR3U42A0S1W |
|---|---|
| Model | Zebra LI3678-SR (3600 series, ultra-rugged cordless) |
| Scanner Type | Cordless handheld 1D linear imager (reads 1D barcodes only), Bluetooth |
| Scan Engine | Standard Range (SR) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE), Class 1; HID and Serial Port (SPP) profiles; FIPS-compliant; Wi-Fi Friendly Mode; pairs with the STB3678 / FLB3678 cradle (insert into cradle or scan pairing barcode) or directly with Bluetooth hosts |
| Wireless Range | Class 1: minimum 100 m (330 ft) line of sight in open air |
| Image Sensor | 1,500 pixels (linear imager) |
| Field of View | 35° |
| Scan Range | Code 39 4 mil: 10.2–25.4 cm; Code 39 7.5 mil: 3.8–48.3 cm; UPC 13 mil (100%): 2.5–78.7 cm; Code 39 20 mil: up to 106.7 cm (typical) |
| Minimum Element Resolution | Code 39: 4 mil |
| Skew / Pitch / Roll | Skew ±65°, pitch ±65°, roll ±45° |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 15% minimum reflective difference |
| Light Source | Illumination: two 617 nm amber LEDs; aiming: 655 nm laser |
| 1D Symbologies | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma) |
| 2D Symbologies | Not supported – 1D linear imager; does not read 2D codes (QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417) |
| Host Interfaces | Via STB3678 / FLB3678 cradle: USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge; Industrial Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP) via Zebra EA3600 adapter – interface depends on the cable / adapter used; direct Bluetooth: HID, SPP |
| User Indicators | Direct Decode Indicator, LEDs, beeper, vibration; battery charge gauge and Bluetooth status LED |
| Battery | PowerPrecision+ Li-ion, 3,100 mAh, replaceable (spare battery BTRY-36IAB0E-00); charge gauge and battery health reporting |
| Scans per Charge | 140,000+ scans per full charge |
| Charging Time | In the STB3678 / FLB3678 cradle: up to approx. 3 h for a full charge with an external 12 V power supply, up to approx. 10 h on USB host power; spare batteries: SAC3600 4-slot charger |
| Color | Industrial Green |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | Scanner: 18.5 × 7.7 × 14.2 cm |
| Weight | Scanner (cordless, with battery): 386.5 g |
| Power | Scanner: rechargeable battery; cradle: 4.5–5.5 VDC host powered (USB) or 11.4–12.6 VDC external power supply |
| Environmental Sealing | Scanner: IP65 and IP68; FLB3678 forklift cradle: IP65 |
| Drop / Tumble | Multiple 3.0 m (10 ft) drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m (8 ft) drops at −20 °C to 50 °C; 7,500 tumbles at 1.0 m |
| Electrostatic Discharge | ±25 kV air, ±10 kV direct and indirect (EN 61000-4-2) |
| Ambient Light Immunity | 0–108,000 lux (direct sunlight) |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to 50 °C (cordless scanner) |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to 70 °C |
| Humidity | 5–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Software & Management | 123Scan, Scanner Management Service (SMS), Zebra Scanner SDK, Network Connect, ScanSpeed Analytics, Zebra DataCapture DNA |
| Warranty | Scanner and cradle: 36 months; battery: 12 months |
| In the Box | LI3678-SR scanner (Industrial Green) with 3,100 mAh Li-ion battery (BTRY-36IAB0E-00), STB3678-C100F3WW charging/communication cradle (Bluetooth base), shielded USB cable (straight, 7 ft / 2 m, CBA-U42-S07PAR), 12 V power supply (PWR-BGA12V50W0WW) with DC line cord (CBL-DC-451A1-01) – AC line cord NOT included (order EU 50-16000-220R or UK 50-16000-219R) |
Not sure which version you need? First choose the engine – SR for everyday 1D scanning at close to medium distances (up to about 1 m, also from screens) or ER to scan labels from 5 cm up to about 17 m, from the hand to the top rack shelf. Then pick the package: the USB cradle kits include everything you need to start scanning – cradle, USB cable and power supply (for European sockets add an EU line cord) – while the scanner-only versions are ideal for adding scanners to an existing installation with STB3678 or FLB3678 cradles already in place. Need to read QR codes or other 2D barcodes? Choose the Zebra DS3678 instead. Compare other models in our Cordless / Wireless Barcode Scanners collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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