Collection: Industrial/Long-Range Scanners

High-performance industrial scanners from Zebra and Honeywell that read barcodes from inches to over 30 feet away. Built for high-bay warehouses, manufacturing lines, and automated conveyor systems where standard scanners fall short.

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard industrial scanners read barcodes at 2–18 inches; extended-range models extend this significantly — the Zebra DS3678-ER reads standard barcodes (Code 128, 10-mil density) at distances up to 70 feet (21 meters) in its cordless configuration. For fixed-mount scanning on conveyor systems or very high racking (above 40 feet), dedicated long-range linear imagers or fixed-mount scanning solutions may be more appropriate than extended-range handheld units. EpicRise can help assess whether an extended-range handheld or a fixed-mount scanning solution is better suited for your specific racking height and pick workflow.

For standard warehouse environments (temperature-controlled, dry, no spray), IP54-rated scanners (dust-resistant, splash-proof) are sufficient — the Zebra DS3678 meets this standard. For cold-storage environments (below freezing), you need a scanner rated for low-temperature operation — the Zebra DS3678 operates from -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C), covering most cold-chain environments. For chemical, food processing, or wash-down environments, IP65 or higher is required (fully dust-tight, water-jet resistant); contact us to discuss specific models appropriate for those conditions.

The Zebra DS3678-ER is a cordless extended-range scanner that communicates with a Bluetooth base cradle, providing freedom of movement up to 100 feet from the base — ideal for warehouse pick workflows where the worker moves through the facility. The DS3608-ER is the corded version of the same scanner, with identical optical performance (up to 70-foot read range) but with a cable connecting to the host system — suited for fixed workstations, receiving desks, or conveyor scanning stations where cable management is feasible. Both models share the same extended-range imager and are compatible with the same ZPL scanner settings profiles.

Yes — extended-range scanners output decoded barcode data the same way as standard-range scanners (USB HID, serial, or Bluetooth SPP) and are fully transparent to your WMS, ERP, or host application. From a software perspective, the WMS cannot distinguish whether the barcode was scanned from 3 inches or 30 feet — only the decoded barcode string is transmitted. Extended-range scanners are particularly common in SAP EWM, Manhattan Associates, and Blue Yonder warehouse environments where workers scan high-shelf locations using Bluetooth cradle-connected scanners on rolling pick carts.