Zebra DS3578 SR User Manual

PRODUCT SPEC SHEET

SYMBOL DS3578 SERIES

INSTANTLY CAPTURE VIRTUALLY ANY TYPE OF BAR CODE

Improve business efficiency in your harshest industrial environments with the DS3578 Series. Breakthrough digital
imaging technology allows workers to capture virtually any bar code, with extreme speed and accuracy. Three models
can meet any bar code capture requirement you have — from 1-D and 2-D bar codes and Direct Part Marks (DPM) to
Unique Identification (IUID)* support.

IMAGE CAPTURE ADDS VALUE

When a shipment arrives damaged, a picture is worth a thousand words. With the press of a trigger, workers can
capture a photo and automatically append it to the shipment record. The image is wirelessly transferred to the cradle
and on to your host PC, providing indisputable evidence of damage and streamlining returns processing.

CORDLESS FREEDOM IMPROVES PRODUCTIVITY

With integrated Bluetooth , there is no cord between the scanner and the host, so your employees can move freely
throughout your work environment. Productivity, efficiency and even worker safety is improved. Plus, downtime from
cable breakdowns — a common point of failure in handheld devices used in industrial environments — is eliminated.

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY

The DS3578 Series is designed specifically for fast-paced production environments. Complementary
metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors accurately capture and process bar codes much faster than the
typical digital scanner. The powerful 624 MHz microprocessor decodes 1-D and 2-D bar codes within milliseconds,
regardless of size or density. The patent pending fast-pulse illumination and fast sensor shutter speed deliver
outstanding motion tolerance, eliminating the need for users to pause between scans. Omni-directional scanning
functionality allows operators to quickly capture bar codes from any angle, so users never need to take the time to
align bar codes with laser lines. Plus, the DS3578 Series offers the widest working range of any scanner in its class.

* Direct Part Marks (DPM) and IUID available only on the DS3578-DP (DPM-enabled model)

BUILT FOR INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS

As innovative as it is rugged, the DS3578 Series delivers the ergonomic and operational features required in
scan-intensive industrial applications in the harshest environments. The device is built to handle the inevitable bumps
and drops — even on concrete. An IP65-rated seal makes it impervious to dust and water. The exit window is
scratch-resistant and recessed for the highest level of durability. These features deliver a low total cost of ownership,
minimizing employee and device downtime as well as equipment repair and replacement costs.

In addition, noisy machinery and poor lighting can make it difficult for operators to see or hear scanner feedback to
ensure proper completion of scans. DS3578 Series addresses this challenge with bright LEDs, adjustable beeper
volume and a vibrating pager motor placed in the handle. Decode feedback is clearly visible and audible, protecting
productivity and task accuracy.

SYMBOL DS3578 SERIES

RUGGED CORDLESS DIGITAL SCANNERS WITH INTEGRATED
BLUETOOTH

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* Direct Part Marks (DPM) and IUID available only on the DS3578-DP (DPM-enabled model)

FEATURES

Reads both 1-D and 2­D bar codes

Increases productivity by
providing one device that
can read all industry
standard bar codes

Powerful 624 MHz
processor, fast sensor
shutter speed and
patent pending
fastpulse illumination

Superior performance on 1­D and 2-D bar codes,
improving productivity in a
wide variety of applications

Government grade
security: FIPS 140-2
validation

Meets the most stringent
federal government and
industry security regulations

IUID-enabled (DS3578­DP only)

Ability to understand IUID
constructs, and automatically
separate and send the
required information to your
application

Captures high density
bar codes (DS3578-HD
only)

Increases productivity by
enabling users to read high
density 2-D bar codes in
addition to all industry
standard bar codes

EZ-DPM software for
Direct Part Mark
capture (DS3578-DP
only)

Enhance quality processes
and improve lifetime product
traceability with this highly
advanced DPM software;
captures hard to read DPM
codes faster; captures the

GOVERNMENT GRADE-SECURITY

Achieving government grade security with the DS3578 Series is easy. All models are FIPS 140-2 compliant, right out
of the box. Just scan the included Enable FIPS Encryption bar code to activate FIPS security.

THREE MODELS TO MEET MANY NEEDS

Three models meet a wide variety of application needs across a variety of industries:

DS3578-SR: Combination 1-D and 2-D bar code scanning

The flexible DS3578-SR meets the needs of a wide variety of applications and environments, offering 1-D and 2-D bar
code scanning, as well as support for a wide variety of interfaces for easy integration with new and legacy systems.
The DS3578-SR streamlines inventory management in the most scan intensive, fast-paced environments — from the
largest warehouse to the retail backroom — where a quick scan enables the automatic and accurate capture of the
information required to increase productivity and reduce errors. At the receiving dock, a scan of the bar code on the
boxes, pallets or bill of lading can automatically reconcile incoming shipments for faster processing of incoming goods.
In put-away and picking, a quick scan can determine where product should be stored and also verify that product was
placed on the right shelf. False out-of-stocks due to misplaced materials are eliminated — along with lost sales. In
shipping, a quick scan verifies that the right shipment is addressed to the right person, preventing costly mis-ships.

DS3578-HD: Optimized for comprehensive 2-D bar code capture

The DS3578-HD offers the same capabilities as the DS3578-SR, but adds optimization for the very tiny and dense 1­D and 2-D bar codes frequently found in warehousing, transportation and logistics, and manufacturing environments.
For manufacturers, the DS3578-HD allows scanning of bar codes on the smallest parts to verify that the right part is
used at the right time. Product quality improves, increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Real-time inventory
visibility allows manufacturers to lower standard stocking levels, reducing warehouse space requirements and
increasing inventory turns — and profitability. And in the event you are notified of a defective part, a quick scan can
instantly reveal the location of the defective product, allowing rapid and targeted recalls that protect brand image,
customer perception and recall costs. And companies involved in warehousing, shipping and delivery of little items
can easily read the small, dense 2-D bar codes that may be utilized on smaller packages.

This powerful DS3578-DP: Comprehensive IUID-enabled scanner with support for 1-D, 2-D and DPM bar codes

scanner combines our highly advanced EZ-DPM software with the functionality of the DS3578- SR, the focusing
capability of the DS3578-HD, plus integrated IUID parsing capability. Government agencies and industrial
manufacturers — including automotive, aerospace and medical — can capture all 1-D and 2-D bar codes as well as
every type of Direct Part Mark (DPM). EZ-DPM software allows easy reading of even the most challenging marks,
including very low contrast marks on black plastic, ‘noisy’ marks on cast surfaces and marks on corroded steel and
cast iron pipe that have been in the field for years. Comprehensive IUID support allows you to capture and process
Unique Item Identifiers (UIIs) — the scanner can validate, read, separate and transmit the right information to your
application. And since construct tables are field upgradable, your IUID applications are future proof.

REDUCE HARDWARE AND MANAGEMENT COSTS

The DS3578 not only helps you save time, it helps you save money. Since this one device can capture any bar code,
you no longer need to purchase, manage and maintain multiple devices to accommodate different bar code
symbologies. You also no longer need a cradle for every device —one FIPS validated cradle supports up to seven
FIPS validated scanners. In addition, two Zebra-unique tools substantially reduce management time and cost.
123Scan is a powerful PC-based software tool that enables rapid and easy scanner set-up and customization. And
Remote Scanner Management (RSM) enables remote, network based device management from a central location.

END-TO-END SUPPORT

Service from the Start Advance Exchange Support provides next-business-day replacement of devices that require
repair. Built-in Comprehensive Coverage protects your scanners from the unexpected, significantly reducing
unforeseen repair expenses and delivering service peace of mind.

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widest range of sizes and
densities on virtually any
surface

Captures photos

A press of the trigger
captures and transfers
photographic information to
the cradle and on to your
host computer

Integrated Bluetooth
Class II, Version 2.1

Cable-free convenience;
secure wireless
transmissions; reduces
repairs due to cable failure

Exceptional motion
tolerance

Enables extraordinary
scanning speed for all bar
codes, increasing throughput
and productivity— regardless
of application

Unique aiming pattern

Bright central laser dot
ensures quick, accurate
scanning — even in bright
sunlight

Omni-directional
scanning

Speeds reading time by
eliminating the need to line
up the bar code with the
scan line

Rugged design: IP65
sealing and 6.5 ft./2 m
drop specification

Ensures maximum reliability
with less downtime resulting
from accidental drops and
exposure to water and dust

Bright LED, beeper
with adjustable
volume and vibrating
pager motor

Multiple confirmation modes
for positive user feedback in
noisy environments

Advanced data
formatting

Eliminates costly
modifications to the host
software

7-to-1 pairing

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