Reads at arm's length
Zebra's spec sheet lists a 13 mil UPC from 2.5 cm to 78.7 cm and a 4 mil Code 39 from 10.2 cm to 25.4 cm, so one scanner handles everyday carton labels and small high-density codes.
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Zebra · Corded ultra-rugged standard-range 1D barcode scanner
A corded, host-powered 1D linear imager for warehouse and plant floors: it reads 1D barcodes at arm's length, including a 13 mil UPC from 2.5 cm to 78.7 cm. It reads 1D barcodes only; the cordless version is the LI3678-SR.
LI3608-SR price in India: ask our team for today's competitive price. Share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right configuration and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.
Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Zebra.
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Why the LI3608-SR
The LI3608-SR is the corded, standard-range model of Zebra's LI3600 ultra-rugged linear imagers. It reads 1D barcodes at arm's length on warehouse and plant floors, and it runs from the host, so there is nothing to charge. For rack labels several metres away, look at the LI3608-ER; to roam without a cable, the LI3678-SR; for QR or Data Matrix codes, the DS3608-SR.
Zebra's spec sheet lists a 13 mil UPC from 2.5 cm to 78.7 cm and a 4 mil Code 39 from 10.2 cm to 25.4 cm, so one scanner handles everyday carton labels and small high-density codes.
Zebra rates the LI3608-SR to read 1D barcodes under heavy shrinkwrap, or damaged, dirty or poorly printed, and down to a 15% minimum print contrast. It also reads 1D codes shown on a screen.
Zebra's spec sheet rates it for multiple 3.0 m drops to concrete at room temperature, multiple 2.4 m drops from -30 °C to 50 °C, 7,500 tumbles at 1.0 m, and IP65 and IP68 sealing.
At 287 g it is the lightest LI3600 model. It draws 170 mA operating and 40 mA on standby (RMS typical at 5 V) from the host and works from -30 °C to 50 °C, colder than the cordless LI3678-SR.
USB, RS232 or keyboard wedge, and EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP and standard TCP/IP through Zebra Network Connect. Zebra's 123Scan and Scanner Management Service handle settings and firmware, and Allmark connects the scanner to your billing, ERP or warehouse software.
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For buyers in India
These are the points buyers in India ask us about the LI3608-SR. Mention the ones that apply to you when you request a quote.
Zebra lists India and Korea configurations of the LI3608. We confirm the one we supply in the quotation.
The corded LI3608-SR works from -30 °C to 50 °C; the cordless LI3678-SR is rated down to -20 °C. If pickers carry it between a freezer and the dock, we quote Zebra's heated scanner holder, which Zebra recommends against condensation on the scan window.
Each host port takes its own Zebra cable. The 12 V USB, RS-232 and keyboard wedge cables Zebra lists for the LI3608 need its 12 V power supply, while the BC 1.2 USB cables work without one. List the host port at each station and we quote the matching cable and supply.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Models | LI3608-SR (corded); LI3678-SR (cordless, separate page) |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Decoder | 1D |
| Colour | Industrial Green |
| Input voltage | Host powered 4.5-5.5 V DC; external power supply 11.4-12.6 V DC |
| Current | Operating 170 mA, standby 40 mA (RMS typical at 5.0 V) |
| User indicators | Direct decode indicator, LEDs, beeper, vibration |
| Scanning | |
| Scan Pattern | Linear imager (1,500 pixels); illumination two 617 nm amber LEDs |
| Aim pattern | Single bright aiming line (Zebra reference guide) |
| Field of view | 35° horizontal |
| Scan speed | 547 scans per second (Zebra reference guide) |
| Motion tolerance | 63.5 cm per second |
| Symbol Contrast | 1D Codes - 15% minimum reflectance difference |
| Skew / pitch / roll | ±65° / ±65° / ±45° |
| 1D | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI Plessey, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma) |
| Range: Code 39 4 mil | 10.2 cm to 25.4 cm |
| Range: Code 39 5 mil | 7.6 cm to 33.0 cm (Zebra reference guide) |
| Range: Code 39 7.5 mil | 3.8 cm to 48.3 cm |
| Range: UPC 13 mil (100%) | 2.5 cm to 78.7 cm |
| Range: Code 39 20 mil | 2.5 cm to 106.7 cm |
| Range: UPC-A 26 mil (200%) | 7.6 cm to 140.0 cm (Zebra reference guide) |
| Range: 100 mil (paper) | Beyond 6 m (Zebra reference guide) |
| Connectivity | |
| Interface | USB, RS232, keyboard wedge; EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus TCP through Zebra Network Connect |
| Industrial Ethernet | EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP and standard TCP/IP through Zebra Network Connect |
| Cables | Zebra lists USB, RS-232, keyboard wedge and IBM 468x/469x cables for the LI3608, including -30 °C cold-store versions; cables made for the LS3408, LS3578, DS3508 and DS3578 do not fit it |
| Physical and environment | |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 18.5 × 7.6 × 13.2 cm |
| Weight | 287 g (without cable) |
| IP Rating | Scanner IP65 and IP68 |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C to 70 °C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |
| Drop withstand | Multiple 3.0 m (10 ft) drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m (8 ft) drops from -30 °C to 50 °C |
| Tumble withstand | 7,500 tumbles at 1.0 m (3.3 ft) |
| ESD | ±25 kV air, ±10 kV direct, ±10 kV indirect discharge (EN 61000-4-2) |
| Ambient light | 0 to 108,000 lux (direct sunlight) |
| Regulatory | |
| Environmental | RoHS EN 50581: 2012 |
| LED safety | IEC 62471: 2006 (Ed. 1.0); EN 62471: 2008 |
| Electrical safety | EN 60950-1; IEC 60950-1; UL 60950-1; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 |
| Software | |
| Utilities | 123Scan, Scanner SDK, Scanner Management Service (SMS), Network Connect |
| Set-up | Zebra's Simple Setup Experience: scan the QR code on the scanner with a mobile phone |
| Suite | Zebra DNA for Scanners, including ScanSpeed Analytics and Remote Diagnostics |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Zebra. |
Accessory names are from Zebra's LI36X8 Product Reference Guide (August 2025); the heated holder is from the spec sheet footnote. Tell us the host port and how the scanner is used, and we list the cable, stand or holder in the same quotation with their part numbers.
Specifications from Zebra's published documents, last checked 20 October 2026. Makers can change specifications without notice; we confirm the exact model and configuration in your written quotation. About our product information
More detail
Standard-range 1D scanning for warehouse and plant floors.
The LI3608-SR (corded) and LI3678-SR (cordless) are Zebra's standard-range linear imagers for warehouse and manufacturing plant floor workers. Zebra's spec sheet rates them to read 1D barcodes shown on a screen or printed on a label, even under heavy shrinkwrap or damaged, dirty or poorly printed, and calls them "ideal for first-time accurate capture of barcodes in pick lists".
The Zebra LI3608 SR 1D Scanner is used for: barcodes in pick lists; 1D codes on labels or screens; shrink-wrapped, damaged or poorly printed labels; warehouse and plant-floor scanning; forklift and shipping work; and indoor, outdoor and freezer use.
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| Feature | Zebra LI3608-SR | Zebra LI3608-ER | Zebra DS3608-SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scan engine | Linear imager, 1,500 pixels; two 617 nm amber LEDs | Linear imager, 2,496 pixels; 655 nm laser aimer | Area imager, 1,280 × 800 |
| Reads | 1D only | 1D only | 1D and 2D, including QR and Data Matrix |
| Range on Zebra's spec sheet | UPC 13 mil: 2.5 cm to 78.7 cm; Code 39 20 mil: up to 106.7 cm | Code 39 10 mil: 5.1 cm to 177.8 cm; 100 mil: up to 1,727.2 cm | Code 128 40 mil: up to 152.4 cm |
| Operating current (typical) | 170 mA | 250 mA | 360 mA |
| Weight (corded) | 287 g | 327 g | 305 g |
| Best for | 1D labels at arm's length: pick lists and cartons | 1D labels from in-hand cartons out to the top rack | Sites that also need QR, Data Matrix or other 2D codes |
If your job differs from what the LI3608-SR is built for, these Zebra models may fit it better:
Not sure which one fits? Tell us how you will use it and we will recommend a model.
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Questions buyers ask
The LI3608-SR price depends on the cable or accessories you need and the quantity. Ask our team for today's competitive price: share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right configuration and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.
Corded: it takes power from the host and sends data over the host connection, so there is no battery to charge. The cordless version is the LI3678-SR, which adds a 3,100 mAh battery and Bluetooth to a charging cradle, weighs 386.5 g against 287 g, and is rated to -20 °C instead of -30 °C.
No. It is a 1D linear imager and reads 1D barcodes such as Code 128, Code 39, UPC/EAN and GS1 DataBar, printed or on a screen. If your labels carry QR or Data Matrix codes, the DS3608-SR reads 1D and 2D codes on the same rugged body.
Zebra names the LI3600-ER and LI3600-SR as the replacements for the LS3408-ER. Choose the SR where codes are read at arm's length and the ER for rack labels at a distance. Zebra's reference guide says LS3408 cables do not fit the LI3608, so plan new cables.
Yes. Zebra lists an adjustable Intellistand for hands-free scanning and notes that the Intellistand is for the corded model only. Ask for it in the same quotation as the scanner and cable.
Besides USB, RS232 and keyboard wedge, Zebra lists EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP and standard TCP/IP for the LI3608-SR through Zebra Network Connect. Tell us the PLC make and model, and we confirm the connection and parts with Zebra before quoting.
Yes. We install the LI3608-SR at your site, set it to send data the way your ERP, warehouse or billing software expects (our own warehouse management system included) and train your team. Tell us the software when you ask for a quote, and we include the setup in the quotation.
Send what you scan, where you scan it and the software it feeds; we reply with a written quotation.
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