Zebra CBA-UF8-C12ZAR USB Cable — 12' Coiled, Freezer-Rated Cable for 3600 Series Scanners
The Zebra CBA-UF8-C12ZAR is a shielded USB cable with a Series A connector, built for Zebra's 3600 Series ultra-rugged scanners and cradles. The coiled cable extends to 12 ft. (3.65 m), supports BC 1.2 high current, and is rated to -30°C for freezer environments.
Warehouse managers, cold storage operators, and IT teams use this cable to connect DS3608 and LI3608 corded scanners, or STB3678 and FLB3678 cradles for cordless models, to a USB host. It is also suited to vehicle-mount computer installations where a scanner needs reliable power and data over a long, flexible run.
Key Features & Business Benefits
- 12 ft. coiled length: Extends to 12 ft. and retracts to about 5 ft., giving workers reach at the dock or on a forklift without loose cable on the floor.
- Freezer rated to -30°C: Supports scanning in cold storage and freezer workflows where standard cables are not specified.
- BC 1.2 high current support: Rated for 1.2 A, delivering the current 3600 Series scanners and cradles need from a compatible host port.
- Shielded construction: Shielding helps protect data signals in industrial environments with electrical noise.
- Faster cradle charging: Connected to an STB3678 or FLB3678 cradle without a power supply, the cable charges a fully depleted battery in about 4.5 hours from a BC 1.2 host port.
- Vehicle-mount ready: Works with the standard USB connectors on Zebra vehicle mount computers, including the VH10 and VC80.
Product Capabilities
The CBA-UF8-C12ZAR carries both power and data between a 3600 Series device and its host. Charging performance depends on the host port. When connected to an STB3678 or FLB3678 cradle without a separate power supply, a fully depleted scanner battery charges in about 4.5 hours from a BC 1.2 USB port or about 10.5 hours from a USB 2.0 port.
If the host cannot supply enough current for the scanner, Zebra recommends adding an external power supply. The DS3608-ER, for example, requires a host USB port that provides 1.0 A peak (800 mA average) current.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Zebra Technologies
- Part Number (SKU): CBA-UF8-C12ZAR
- Product Type: Shielded USB scanner cable, coiled
- Host Connector: USB Series A
- Extended Length: 12 ft. (3.65 m)
- Retracted Length: Approximately 5 ft.
- Current Rating: 1.2 A (BC 1.2 high current)
- Temperature Rating: -30°C, freezer rated
- Shielding: Shielded
- Color: Black
Applications & Use Cases
- Cold storage and freezers: Scanning inventory in temperature-controlled warehouses down to -30°C
- Forklift and vehicle-mount scanning: Connecting 3600 Series scanners to VH10 or VC80 vehicle mount computers, including installations using the Gamber-Johnson ET5X forklift cradle
- Receiving and shipping docks: Giving workers a long, retractable reach at fixed scanning stations
- Cordless cradle connections: Powering and connecting STB3678 and FLB3678 cradles to a USB host
Compatibility, Configurations & Ordering
- Corded scanners: Zebra DS3608 and LI3608
- Cordless scanners (via cradle): Zebra DS3678 and LI3678, connected through the STB3678 or FLB3678 cradle
- Vehicle mount computers: Zebra VH10 and VC80 standard USB connectors
- Host port requirement: Use a BC 1.2 port for the fastest cradle charging, or add an external power supply if the host cannot provide enough current.
- Length check: Order CBA-UF8-C12ZAR for a true 12 ft. extended length. The similarly numbered CBA-UF6-C12ZAR extends to 9 ft., despite its SKU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which scanners work with the Zebra CBA-UF8-C12ZAR?
The CBA-UF8-C12ZAR works with Zebra 3600 Series devices, including the DS3608 and LI3608 corded scanners and the STB3678 and FLB3678 cradles used with the DS3678 and LI3678.
Can the CBA-UF8-C12ZAR be used in a freezer?
Yes. Zebra rates the CBA-UF8-C12ZAR to -30°C for freezer environments.
How long is the CBA-UF8-C12ZAR cable?
The coiled cable extends to 12 ft. (3.65 m) and measures about 5 ft. when retracted.
How fast does it charge a scanner battery through a cradle?
Connected to an STB3678 or FLB3678 cradle without a power supply, it charges a fully depleted battery in about 4.5 hours from a BC 1.2 USB port, or about 10.5 hours from a USB 2.0 port.
Does this cable work with vehicle mount computers?
Yes. It connects to the standard USB ports on Zebra VH10 and VC80 vehicle mount computers.
What is the difference between CBA-UF8-C12ZAR and CBA-UF6-C12ZAR?
The CBA-UF8-C12ZAR extends to a full 12 ft. The CBA-UF6-C12ZAR extends to 9 ft., even though its SKU suggests 12 ft.
Product Family
3600 Series
MFG Part Number
CBA-UF8-C12ZAR
Product Type
Accessory
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Compatible Printers
3600 Series
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