DS3608-SR00CC3VTNA | Zebra DS3608-SR Ultra-Rugged Corded Barcode Scanner
The Zebra DS3608-SR is an ultra-rugged corded barcode scanner engineered for standard-range data capture in warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, loading docks, cold storage, and other demanding industrial environments. It captures common 1D and 2D barcodes from near contact to nearly 5 ft./1.5 m away, depending on barcode size and resolution.
A 1280 × 800-pixel image sensor, Zebra PRZM Intelligent Imaging, and industrial standard-range optics deliver reliable performance on dirty, damaged, poorly printed, low-contrast, and shrink-wrapped labels. The corded connection eliminates batteries, charging, and wireless pairing, while IP65/IP68 sealing and extreme drop and tumble resistance support dependable operation at fixed workstations.
Key Features and Business Benefits
- Standard-range 1D and 2D scanning: Reads supported barcodes from near contact to nearly 5 ft./1.5 m away.
- Dependable difficult-label capture: Zebra PRZM Intelligent Imaging improves performance on dirty, damaged, poorly printed, low-contrast, and shrink-wrapped barcodes.
- Continuous corded availability: Host-powered operation eliminates battery charging, battery replacement, and Bluetooth management.
- High-resolution imaging: A 1280 × 800-pixel sensor captures conventional product codes, dense labels, common 2D symbols, Digimarc digital watermarks, and supported IUID data.
- Extreme drop resistance: Withstands multiple 10 ft./3 m drops to concrete at room temperature and multiple 8 ft./2.4 m drops across its rated operating-temperature range.
- Superior tumble protection: Designed to survive 7,500 tumbles from 3.3 ft./1 m.
- Dual environmental sealing: IP65 and IP68 ratings protect the scanner against dust, jetting water, and temporary submersion under applicable test conditions.
- Freezer-ready operation: Operates at temperatures as low as -22°F/-30°C, making it suitable for cold-storage and freezer workflows.
- Flexible decode feedback: Provides vibration, LEDs, an audible beeper, and Zebra’s Direct Decode Indicator.
- Multi-barcode processing: Multi-Code Data Formatting can capture up to 20 barcodes with one trigger pull and transmit only the required data.
- Industrial Ethernet integration: Zebra Network Connect supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and standard TCP/IP environments.
Standard-Range Scanning Performance
The DS3608-SR provides the flexibility to scan small, dense barcodes at close range and larger industrial labels from several feet away. Its published range reaches approximately 60 inches for a 40 mil Code 128 barcode, while 5 mil Code 128 can be captured from approximately 1.3 to 6.7 inches.
The scan engine uses a 1280 × 800-pixel image sensor, one 660 nm illumination LED, and a 610 nm LED aimer. A 15% minimum print-contrast specification helps the scanner capture faded or low-contrast barcodes encountered during receiving, manufacturing, inventory, and shipping operations.
Zebra PRZM Intelligent Imaging performs advanced barcode processing within the scanner, supporting fast first-pass reads and reducing the time workers spend repositioning products or manually entering barcode data.
Ultra-Rugged Industrial Construction
The DS3608-SR is designed for fixed workstations where scanners face frequent drops, impacts, dust, water, extreme temperatures, and electrostatic discharge.
- Multiple 10 ft./3 m drops to concrete at room temperature
- Multiple 8 ft./2.4 m drops to concrete from -22° to 122°F/-30° to 50°C
- 7,500 tumbles from 3.3 ft./1 m
- IP65 and IP68 sealing
- ESD resistance up to ±25 kV through air
- Operating temperature down to -22°F/-30°C
- Storage temperature down to -40°F/-40°C
- Humidity tolerance from 5%–95%, non-condensing
A heated scanner-holder accessory is recommended to reduce condensation on the scan window when workers repeatedly move between freezer and ambient-temperature environments.
Corded Connectivity and Industrial Integration
The DS3608-SR supports USB, RS-232, and keyboard-wedge host interfaces. Its host-powered design allows it to operate from a compatible 4.5 to 5.5 VDC connection. An approved external power supply can provide 11.4 to 12.6 VDC when required by the selected interface or installation.
For manufacturing and automation applications, Zebra Network Connect enables compatible DS3600 Series scanners to communicate with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and standard TCP/IP industrial networks. This approach can reduce reliance on separate third-party conversion equipment.
The corded design is particularly well suited to packing stations, production lines, quality-control areas, receiving desks, and other locations where the scanner remains assigned to one host.
Barcode Processing and Workflow Tools
- Label Parse+: Captures and parses supported GS1 label fields such as expiration dates, lot numbers, and manufacturing locations.
- Multi-Code Data Formatting: Reads up to 20 barcodes simultaneously and transmits selected data in the order required by the application.
- Picklist Mode: Allows a worker to select one barcode from a group of nearby symbols.
- IUID parsing: Reads and separates supported Item Unique Identification fields.
- Digimarc support: Captures compatible digital watermarks embedded repeatedly across product packaging.
- ScanSpeed Analytics: Identifies poorly performing barcodes that slow operational workflows.
- Remote Diagnostics: Collects scanner health, asset, configuration, performance, and barcode information for analysis.
- Simple Setup Experience: Uses a mobile-friendly process to guide users through initial configuration.
- 123Scan: Programs parameters, updates firmware, displays scanned data, and creates reports.
Feature availability and behavior may depend on scanner configuration, software, host system, and licensing.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Zebra Technologies
- Product family: DS3600 Series
- Model: DS3608-SR
- SKU: DS3608-SR00CC3VTNA
- Product type: Corded ultra-rugged standard-range area imager
- Supported data capture: 1D barcodes, 2D barcodes, Digimarc digital watermarks, and IUID data
- Image capture: Basic
- Image sensor: 1280 × 800 pixels
- Illumination: One 660 nm LED
- Aimer: 610 nm LED
- Field of view: 42° horizontal × 28° vertical
- Minimum print contrast: 15% minimum reflective difference
- Skew tolerance: ±60°
- Pitch tolerance: ±60°
- Roll tolerance: ±360°
- Typical maximum scanning reach: Nearly 5 ft./1.5 m, barcode dependent
- Supported host interfaces: USB, RS-232, and keyboard wedge
- Industrial Ethernet support: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and standard TCP/IP through Zebra Network Connect
- Input voltage, host powered: 4.5–5.5 VDC
- Input voltage, external power: 11.4–12.6 VDC
- Typical operating current: 360 mA RMS
- Typical standby current: 100 mA RMS
- User indicators: Direct Decode Indicator, LEDs, beeper, and vibration
- Dimensions: 7.3 in. H × 3 in. W × 5.2 in. D/18.5 × 7.6 × 13.2 cm
- Weight: 10.76 oz./305 g
- Color: Industrial Green
- Operating temperature: -22° to 122°F/-30° to 50°C
- Storage temperature: -40° to 158°F/-40° to 70°C
- Humidity: 5%–95%, non-condensing
- Room-temperature drop rating: Multiple 10 ft./3 m drops to concrete
- Drop rating across operating range: Multiple 8 ft./2.4 m drops to concrete
- Tumble rating: 7,500 tumbles from 3.3 ft./1 m
- Environmental sealing: IP65 and IP68
- Electrostatic discharge: ±25 kV air, ±10 kV direct, and ±10 kV indirect
- Configuration software: Zebra 123Scan and Simple Setup Experience
- Remote management: Zebra Scanner Management Service
- Development resources: Zebra Scanner SDK
- Industrial integration: Zebra Network Connect
- Recommended service: Zebra OneCare Select or Zebra OneCare Essential
- Warranty: 36 months, subject to Zebra’s hardware warranty terms
Typical Decode Ranges
Decode distance depends on barcode symbology, element size, print quality, contrast, lighting, and scanner configuration.
- 5 mil Code 128: 1.3–6.7 in./3.3–17 cm
- 20 mil Code 128: 2.8–28 in./7.1–71.1 cm
- 40 mil Code 128: 1.7–60 in./4.4–152.4 cm
- 7.5 mil Data Matrix: 1.9–6 in./4.8–15.2 cm
- 10 mil Data Matrix: 1.4–8.6 in./3.5–21.8 cm
Supported Barcode Types
Refer to Zebra’s current Product Reference Guide when a specific barcode format or variation must be confirmed.
- 1D barcodes: Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, and Base 32/Italian Pharma
- 2D barcodes: PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin, and postal codes
- Additional data support: Digimarc digital watermarks and IUID parsing
Applications and Use Cases
- Warehouse receiving stations
- Order-picking and replenishment areas
- Packing and outbound shipping stations
- Inventory and cycle counting
- Production-line scanning
- Raw-material verification
- Work-in-process identification
- Product and component traceability
- Quality-control workstations
- Pallet and carton scanning
- Cold-storage and freezer operations
- Loading docks and outdoor work areas
- GS1 label and expiration-date capture
- Industrial automation systems
Compatibility, Configurations, and Ordering Information
The DS3608-SR is the corded standard-range model in Zebra’s ultra-rugged 3600 Series. The DS3678-SR provides similar standard-range scanning with Bluetooth mobility and a rechargeable battery.
Other DS3600 Series models use different scan engines and capabilities. ER models are designed for extended-range scanning, HD models target high-density labels, and DP or DPA models support direct-part-mark capture. Confirm that the SR scan engine matches the required barcode sizes and distances.
Select exact SKU according to the required USB, RS-232, or keyboard-wedge interface. Verify whether the interface cable and any required external power supply are included.
Industrial Ethernet deployments require compatible Zebra Network Connect hardware and configuration. The scanner should not be assumed to connect directly to an industrial network without the required interface equipment.
Related Products, Accessories, and Services
Complete the workstation with compatible Zebra DS3608 interface cables, stands, and power supplies → barcode scanner accessories.
Compare the DS3608-SR with standard-range, extended-range, high-density, and DPM industrial scanners → ultra-rugged barcode scanners.
Protect deployed hardware with Zebra OneCare maintenance and barcode scanner repair → barcode scanner repair service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Zebra DS3608-SR read both 1D and 2D barcodes?
Yes. It captures common 1D barcodes and supported 2D formats including PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, Aztec, MaxiCode, and postal codes.
What does SR mean in DS3608-SR?
SR means standard range. This model covers common industrial barcode distances from near contact to nearly 5 feet, depending on barcode size.
What is the difference between the DS3608-SR and DS3678-SR?
The DS3608-SR is corded and requires no battery or Bluetooth connection. The DS3678-SR is the cordless Bluetooth model.
How rugged is the DS3608-SR?
It withstands multiple 10-foot drops to concrete at room temperature, multiple 8-foot drops across its operating range, and 7,500 tumbles. It is IP65- and IP68-sealed.
Can the DS3608-SR operate in a freezer?
Yes. The corded model operates down to -22°F/-30°C. A heated holder is recommended when repeatedly moving between freezer and warmer environments.
Can it connect to an industrial Ethernet network?
Yes, through compatible Zebra Network Connect equipment and configuration.
Is an interface cable included?
Package contents vary. Confirm the cable, interface, power supply, stand, and other included components before ordering.
Product Family
DS3608
MFG Part Number
DS3608-SR00CC3VTNA
Product Type
Barcode Scanner
Connectivity
Scanner Only / Requires Cable
Code Type
1D / 2D
Scanner Range
Short Range
Scanner Type
Imager
Battery
No Battery Required
Form Factor
Corded
Durability
Rugged
Geographical Availability
North America
Features/Includes
TAA Compliant, Vibration Motor
Zebra 3600 Ultra Rugged Scanner Brochure.pdf
https://www.advanced-automationinc.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra 3600 Ultra Rugged Scanner Brochure.pdf
Zebra DS3608-SR & DS3678-SR Ultra-Rugged Spec Sheet.pdf
https://www.advanced-automationinc.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra DS3608-SR & DS3678-SR Ultra-Rugged Spec Sheet.pdf
Zebra LI36XX & DS36XX Accessory Guide.pdf
https://www.advanced-automationinc.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra LI36XX & DS36XX Accessory Guide.pdf
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