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Zebra lists dot peen, laser etch, ink mark, chemical etch, inkjet mold, cast and thermal spray marks. IUID parsing supports unique-identifier tracking.
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Zebra · Ultra-rugged corded scanner for direct part marks (DPM)
A corded ultra-rugged scanner for direct part marks: dot peen, laser etch, ink mark and chemical etch are on Zebra's list, and Zebra's guide lists direct or indirect illumination and two DPM decoding modes for the DP; the cordless version is the DS3678 DPM.
DS3608-DPA 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 DS3608-DPA
A direct part mark is a code made on the part itself, by hitting, burning or etching the surface, and it reads differently from a printed label. The DS3608 DPM page covers the corded Zebra DS3600 DP/DPA from the marking side: which marks Zebra lists, and which DPM settings Zebra's reference guide lists for the DP.
Zebra lists dot peen, laser etch, ink mark, chemical etch, inkjet mold, cast and thermal spray marks. IUID parsing supports unique-identifier tracking.
Zebra's reference guide lists DPM Mode for the DS36X8-DP only. Mode 1 is for smaller codes on electronics and medical instruments, typically laser-etched or direct-printed on smooth surfaces. Mode 2, the default, is for larger codes on rough, grainy or machined industrial parts. Zebra recommends testing every mode on your own code.
Zebra's guide lists DPM Illumination Control for the DP: direct white light, recommended for dot-peened codes with the part tilted 30°, and indirect red light for laser-etched codes on curved, rough, reflective or machined surfaces. A cycle setting, the default, alternates between them.
On Zebra's DP spec sheet, with DPM Mode off, a 10 mil Data Matrix reads from 0.0 cm to 8.6 cm and a 5 mil Code 39 from 0.5 cm to 7.1 cm. Zebra's reference guide lists a longer DPA table: 0.5 cm to 12.1 cm for a 10 mil Data Matrix and 0 cm to 14.22 cm for a 5 mil Code 39.
The corded model works from -30 °C to 50 °C and is sealed to IP65 and IP68. It survives multiple 3.0 m drops to concrete and 7,500 tumbles at 1.0 m.
Allmark can configure it with 123Scan, link it to your MES, ERP or traceability software, and install it and train your team on site.
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For buyers in India
These are the points buyers in India ask us about the DS3608-DPA. Mention the ones that apply to you when you request a quote.
Confirm the exact DPA configuration with us before you order, and ask us whether the DPA suits your marks. Zebra's DS36X8 reference guide lists DS3608-DPA0002VZK as an 'India & Korea' direct-part-mark-for-automation configuration. The guide describes it with FIPS (a US government security standard for encryption) and a gray colour, while Zebra's product page calls the DPA black. The DPM settings in the guide are listed for the DP.
The corded DS3608 DPM is rated to work up to 50 °C and to be stored up to 70 °C. Near a hot casting, a furnace or a sunny bench, test mark reading in your own conditions before rollout.
If your cable needs 12 V, plan for a separate power supply: Zebra lists PWR-BGA12V50W0WW for this. The DS3608-DP page gives its input range. Tell us your cable type when you ask for a quote, so the right parts are named.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Models | DS3608-DP and DS3608-DPA (corded, one range) |
| India configuration | DS3608-DPA0002VZK and DS3608-DP20003VZK ('India & Korea', Zebra reference guide) |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Colour | DP: Industrial Green; DPA: black (Zebra product page). Zebra's reference guide lists the India DPA code as gray. |
| Input voltage | Host powered 4.5-5.5 V DC; external supply 11.4-12.6 V DC |
| Current | Operating 360 mA, standby 100 mA (RMS typical) |
| User indicators | Direct decode indicator, LEDs, beeper, vibration |
| Scanning | |
| Decoder | 1D and 2D codes, including direct part marks (DPM) |
| Scan Pattern | Area imager: direct illumination from two warm-white LEDs, diffuse illumination from a ring of red 634 nm LEDs, 655 nm laser aimer |
| Symbol Contrast | 15% minimum reflectance difference |
| Image sensor | 1,280 × 960 pixels |
| Field of view | Horizontal 31°, vertical 23° |
| Aimer | 655 nm laser |
| Skew / pitch / roll | ±60° / ±60° / ±360° |
| Direct part marks | Dot peen, laser etch, ink mark, chemical etch, inkjet mold, cast, thermal spray |
| 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) |
| 2D | PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Han Xin, Postal Codes |
| IUID | IUID parsing supported |
| Image capture | Basic |
| DP range: Code 39 5 mil | 0.5 cm to 7.1 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DP range: PDF417 6.6 mil | 0.5 cm to 8.1 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DP range: Data Matrix 5 mil | 1.0 cm to 6.3 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DP range: Data Matrix 10 mil | 0.0 cm to 8.6 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DP range: QR Code 10 mil | 0.0 cm to 8.1 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DP range: UPC 13 mil (100%) | 2.5 cm to 14.7 cm (DPM Mode off) |
| DPA range: Code 39 5 mil | 0 cm to 14.22 cm (DPM Mode off, Zebra reference guide) |
| DPA range: PDF417 6.7 mil | 0.2 cm to 10.1 cm |
| DPA range: Data Matrix 10 mil / QR Code 10 mil | 0.5 cm to 12.1 cm |
| DPA range: Code 128 15 mil | 8.3 cm to 27.9 cm (field of view limited) |
| Connectivity | |
| Interface | USB, RS232, keyboard wedge; EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP and standard TCP/IP through Zebra Network Connect for Automation |
| Cables | Coiled and straight USB and RS232 cables; some need a separate 12 V supply |
| Physical and environment | |
| IP Rating | Scanner IP65 and IP68 |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to 50 °C (-22 °F to 122 °F) |
| Drop withstand | Multiple 3.0 m (10 ft) drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m (8 ft) drops to concrete from -30 °C to 50 °C |
| Tumble withstand | 7,500 tumbles at 1.0 m (3.3 ft) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 18.5 × 7.7 × 13.2 cm |
| Weight | 304 g |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C to 70 °C |
| Humidity | 5-95%, non-condensing (Zebra recommends its heated scanner holder to reduce scan-window condensation when moving in and out of freezers) |
| ESD | ±20 kV air, ±10 kV direct, ±10 kV indirect |
| Ambient light | 0-108,000 lux |
| Regulatory | |
| Environmental | RoHS EN 50581: 2012 |
| Electrical safety | EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 |
| LED and laser safety | Exempt-risk LED per IEC/EN 62471; Class 2 laser per IEC/EN 60825-1 |
| EMI/RFI | EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000 series, 47 CFR Part 15, ICES-003 |
| Software | |
| Utilities | 123Scan, Scanner SDK, Scanner Management Service (SMS), Network Connect, Remote Diagnostics, ScanSpeed Analytics |
| Suite | Zebra DNA for Scanners: PRZM Intelligent Imaging for DPM, Label Parse+, Multi-Code Data Formatting (up to 20 codes), Simple Setup Experience |
| DPM settings | Zebra's reference guide lists these for the DS36X8-DP only (DPA support unconfirmed): DPM Mode 1 and 2 (parameter 1438), DPM Illumination Control: direct, indirect or cycle (parameter 429), Rough Shiny Surface Decoding (1904) and Ultra High Density DPM Decoding (1903), both disabled by default |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Zebra. |
For the DS3608-DPA, Zebra sells the interface cable separately. Ask for the cable, the stand and any power supply in the same quotation. Part numbers are from Zebra's DS36X8 Product Reference Guide (October 2025) and 3600 Series accessory guide; we confirm the India part numbers in the quotation.
Specifications from Zebra's published documents, last checked 13 October 2026. Makers can change specifications without notice; we confirm the exact model and configuration in your written quotation. About our product information
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Zebra's heading for the DPA model: "Unstoppable performance for direct part marks (DPM), 1D/2D wide 1D barcodes in industrial manufacturing."
As members of the Zebra 3600 Ultra-Rugged Series of scanners, the DS3608-DPA corded and DS3678-DPA cordless scanners, which Zebra calls "practically indestructible", are designed to help industrial manufacturers meet their track and trace requirements with what Zebra describes as "dependable lightning-fast capture of virtually any direct part mark", as well as 1D/2D and wide 1D barcodes common in factory automation use cases. Zebra calls the ultra-rugged design ideal for punishing environments and says the scanners offer "unparalleled ease of management". With Zebra’s Network Connect for Automation, the DS3608-DPA and DS3678-DPA connect to Industrial Ethernet networks without third party conversion equipment.
Industries: Manufacturing, Warehouse
Used for: maintenance management, product authentication, quality assurance, unique-identifier tracking, supply-chain traceability
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| Feature | Zebra DS3600-DP / DPA (DS3608) | Zebra DS3600-HD (DS3608-HD) | Zebra DS3600-SR (DS3608-SR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Matrix 10 mil typical range | DP 0.0 cm to 8.6 cm (spec sheet); DPA 0.5 cm to 12.1 cm (reference guide); DPM Mode off | 2.5 cm to 22.9 cm | 3.5 cm to 21.8 cm |
| Aimer | 655 nm laser | 655 nm laser | 610 nm LED |
| DPM Mode and illumination control | DP: DPM Mode 1 and 2; direct, indirect or cycle illumination (Zebra's guide lists these for the DP) | Not part of this version | Not part of this version |
| Operating temperature (corded) | -30 °C to 50 °C | -30 °C to 50 °C | -30 °C to 50 °C |
| Best for | Marks cut, struck or etched into metal and plastic | Very small printed codes on boards and components | Standard printed labels at distance |
If your job differs from what the DS3608-DPA 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.
Part numbers
Quote the part number for your DS3608-DPA in your enquiry and we confirm the exact part. These are Zebra's own codes; if you do not have yours, send a photo of the device's rating label.
| Part number | What it is | Ask about this part |
|---|---|---|
| DS3608-DPA0002VZWW | DS3608 DPM - Scanner | Ask on WhatsApp about DS3608-DPA0002VZWW (opens in a new tab) |
Part numbers as published by Zebra, checked in Zebra's published documents on 10 October 2026. Parts and printer configurations available in India can change; we confirm the exact code and the delivery time in your quotation. About our product information
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Questions buyers ask
The DS3608-DPA 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.
Zebra lists dot peen, laser etch, ink mark, chemical etch, inkjet mold, cast and thermal spray marks, with IUID parsing. Real results depend on mark quality, surface finish and contrast, so send us a photo or a sample of your part with your quote request.
Zebra's guide lists DPM Mode for the DP. It says Mode 1 suits smaller DPM codes on electronics and medical instruments, typically laser-etched or direct-printed on smooth surfaces, and Mode 2 (default) suits larger codes on industrial parts with rough, grainy or machined surfaces. Zebra recommends testing all modes on the target code before fixing the setting.
Zebra's guide lists illumination control for the DP: direct (white) illumination for dot-peened codes, with the part tilted 30°, and indirect (red) for laser-etched codes on curved, rough, reflective or machined surfaces and on cylinders. The default setting cycles between them, starting with the one that last worked.
This page looks at the marking side and the DS3608-DP page at ordering and power. Both cover Zebra's corded DS3600 DP (Industrial Green) and DPA (black). Zebra's guide lists the DPM settings for the DP, and the two models have different decode tables, so tell us which you need.
Zebra lists EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus TCP through Network Connect for Automation, which needs a separate EA3600 adapter. The DS3608-DP page has the cabling details; send us your PLC make and protocol and we will confirm.
Yes. We install the DS3608-DPA 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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