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Zebra · Corded ultra-rugged standard-range barcode scanner
A corded, host-powered 1D/2D scanner for warehouse and plant floors: standard-range reading from a few centimetres out to about 1.5 m (40 mil Code 128), with nothing to charge. The cordless version is the DS3678-SR.
DS3608-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 DS3608-SR
The DS3608-SR is the corded, standard-range model of Zebra's DS3600 ultra-rugged family. It takes its power from the host, so there is no battery or cradle to look after, and it is rated colder than its cordless sibling. If your staff need to roam, look at the DS3678-SR; for tiny codes, the DS3608-HD.
The scanner draws 360 mA typical when scanning from a 4.5-5.5 V host supply, and 100 mA on standby. There is nothing to charge, swap or pair, which suits a fixed pack bench, a goods-in desk or a production workstation.
Zebra's sheet lists a 5 mil Code 128 from 3.3 cm to 17 cm and a 40 mil Code 128 from 4.4 cm to 152.4 cm. One scanner therefore covers a small carton label in the hand and a large-print pallet label from about 1.5 m.
The corded DS3608-SR works from -30 °C to 50 °C, against -20 °C to 50 °C for the cordless DS3678-SR. Zebra lists coiled USB and RS232 cables rated to -30 °C for cold-room work.
IP65 and IP68 sealing, multiple 3.0 m drops to concrete at room temperature, multiple 2.4 m drops across its temperature range, and 7,500 tumbles at 1.0 m. ESD protection is ±25 kV air discharge.
USB, RS232 or keyboard wedge, and through Zebra's Network Connect for Automation a route to EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus TCP. Allmark can connect it to your billing, ERP or warehouse software, including our own warehouse management system.
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For buyers in India
These are the points buyers in India ask us about the DS3608-SR. Mention the ones that apply to you when you request a quote.
For freezer stores choose the corded DS3608-SR: Zebra rates it down to -30 °C, and the cordless version to -20 °C. When staff move in and out of freezers, Zebra recommends its heated scanner holder accessory to reduce condensation on the outside of the scan window (Zebra spec sheet footnote).
The DS3608-SR reads QR Code and Data Matrix on medicine packs at pharmacy and warehouse receiving desks, including a 7.5 mil Data Matrix from 4.8 cm to 15.2 cm.
On USB, the scanner runs off the host. Where a host port cannot power it, use Zebra's PWR-BGA12V50W0WW supply. It accepts 100-240 V AC, which covers India's 230 V mains.
Quote DS3608-SR00003VZK when ordering so the right variant is supplied. Zebra's DS36X8 reference guide lists it as the 'India & Korea' corded SR configuration. Confirm the exact configuration with us before you order.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Models | DS3608-SR (corded); DS3678-SR (cordless, separate page) |
| India configuration | DS3608-SR00003VZK ('India & Korea', Zebra reference guide) |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Colour | Industrial Green |
| 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 |
| Scan Pattern | 660 nm LED Area Imager |
| Symbol Contrast | 15% minimum reflectance difference |
| Image sensor | 1,280 × 800 pixels |
| Field of view | Horizontal 42°, vertical 28° |
| Illumination | One 660 nm LED |
| Aimer | 610 nm LED |
| Skew / pitch / roll | ±60° / ±60° / ±360° |
| 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 |
| Digimarc | Digital watermark technology |
| IUID | IUID codes read, fields separated as the application requires |
| Image capture | Basic |
| Range: Code 128 5 mil | 3.3 cm to 17 cm |
| Range: Code 128 20 mil | 7.1 cm to 71.1 cm |
| Range: Code 128 40 mil | 4.4 cm to 152.4 cm |
| Range: Data Matrix 7.5 mil | 4.8 cm to 15.2 cm |
| Range: Data Matrix 10 mil | 3.5 cm to 21.8 cm |
| Connectivity | |
| Interface | USB, Serial RS232, keyboard wedge; EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus TCP through Zebra Network Connect for Automation (separate adapter) |
| Cables | Zebra lists coiled USB and RS232 cables rated to -30 °C; some cables need a 12 V supply |
| Physical and environment | |
| IP Rating | Scanner IP65 and IP68 |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to 50 °C |
| Drop withstand | Multiple 3.0 m drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m drops from -30 °C to 50 °C |
| Tumble withstand | 7,500 tumbles at 1.0 m |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 18.5 × 7.6 × 13.2 cm |
| Weight | 305 g |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C to 70 °C |
| Humidity | 5-95%, non-condensing |
| ESD | ±25 kV air, ±10 kV direct, ±10 kV indirect discharge (EN 61000-4-2) |
| Regulatory | |
| Environmental | RoHS EN 50581: 2012 |
| LED safety | IEC 62471: 2006 (Ed. 1.0); EN 62471: 2008 |
| Software | |
| Utilities | 123Scan, Scanner SDK, Scanner Management Service (SMS), Network Connect for industrial Ethernet |
| Suite | Zebra DNA for Scanners: PRZM Intelligent Imaging, Label Parse+, Multi-Code Data Formatting, ScanSpeed Analytics |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | Covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period, terms and conditions are as declared by Zebra. |
For the DS3608-SR, 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
More detail
Zebra's heading for the SR model: "Unstoppable performance for standard range 1D/2D barcode capture."
Zebra says the DS3608-SR corded and DS3678-SR cordless scanners are ready for "the world’s toughest environments — the warehouse and manufacturing floor". Designed to capture virtually any barcode from near contact to as far as 5 ft./1.5 m away, they are, in Zebra’s words, "loaded with features that deliver truly unstoppable performance, redefining reliability and management simplicity", giving the dependable, fast and accurate scanning you need to take the quality of your products and your customer service to the next level.
Industries: Manufacturing, Warehouse
Used for: Work-in-Process, Inventory Labels, Shipping Labels, Receiving Labels, Asset Labels
Compare
| Feature | Zebra DS3600-SR (DS3608-SR / DS3678-SR) | Zebra DS3600-HD (DS3608-HD / DS3678-HD) | Zebra DS3600-XR (DS3608-XR / DS3678-XR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image sensor | 1,280 × 800 | 1,280 × 960 | Near 1,280 × 800 + far 1,920 × 1,080 |
| Aimer | 610 nm LED | 655 nm laser | 520 nm green laser |
| Smallest code on Zebra's spec sheet | Code 128 5 mil: 3.3 cm to 17 cm | Code 128 3 mil: 5.1 cm to 7.6 cm | Code 39 5 mil: 3.3 cm to 1.4 m |
| Longest typical range on Zebra's spec sheet | Code 128 40 mil: up to 152.4 cm | Code 128 20 mil: up to 66.0 cm | Code 39 100 mil: up to 32.0 m |
| Weight (corded / cordless) | 305 g / 407 g | 309 g / 411 g | 308 g / 410 g |
| Scans per charge (cordless) | 100,000+ | 100,000+ | 80,000 |
| Best for | Standard labels read from a few centimetres out to about 1.5 m | Tiny, dense codes read close up, on boards, components and small packs | Rack and pallet labels read at long distance |
If your job differs from what the DS3608-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 DS3608-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.
Choose corded when the scanner stays at one station, when you do not want a battery to manage, or when the room is colder than -20 °C: the corded model is rated to -30 °C. Choose the DS3678-SR when staff must walk the aisles. Both read the same codes at the same ranges.
Over USB it is powered by the host at 4.5-5.5 V DC. Some RS232 and other cable setups need Zebra's 12 V external supply, so tell us the host port and cable when you ask for a quotation and we will list the right parts.
USB, RS232 and keyboard wedge on the scanner, and EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP and standard TCP/IP through Zebra's Network Connect for Automation, which is a separate adapter. Send us your PLC or host make so we can match the connection.
Yes. It decodes the common 1D symbologies plus QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec and others. Zebra lists a 7.5 mil Data Matrix from 4.8 cm to 15.2 cm. For very small 1D codes, Zebra lists a 3 mil Code 128 on the DS3608-HD; see that page.
SR is the standard-range model for everyday labels, HD reads very small dense codes close up, and XR reads rack labels from long distance. The comparison table below puts the three side by side.
Yes. We install the DS3608-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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