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Green and black ultra-rugged handheld barcode scanner with 7 ft USB cable

Zebra

Zebra DS3608-SR3U4600VZW barcode scanner

SKU CH-4XHB-3FGMV MPN DS3608-SR3U4600VZW

Ultra-rugged corded handheld scanner reads 1D and 2D codes from near contact to 1.5 m with ±60° pitch, ±60° yaw and ±360° roll tolerance, USB kit with 7 ft cable included

  • Form factorHandheld
  • Connection optionsCorded
  • Scanning technology2D Standard Range
  • Supplied cablesUSB Kit Includes 7 ft USB Cable
  • Supported interfacesUSB
  • Pitch±60 degree

Scan Engine 2D Standard Range

Model Corded

  • Ultra-rugged build survives harsh warehouse conditions
  • Standard-range 1D/2D imager reads codes from near contact to 1.5 m
  • 30 percent more working range captures distant barcodes easily
  • Vibration motor gives silent scan confirmation in noisy areas
  • 7 ft USB cable included for flexible host connection

Ultra-Rugged Handheld Scanner

The Zebra DS3608-SR3U4600VZW is an ultra-rugged handheld barcode scanner built for warehouse and manufacturing floors. Its corded USB connection supplies both data and host power, removing the need to manage batteries during continuous shifts. Workers who need fast, reliable capture of 1D and 2D codes in harsh conditions are the core audience.

Rugged Build With 7 ft USB Cable

The scanner survives repeated drops, dust and moisture thanks to its ultra-rugged housing and vibration motor for tactile feedback. A 7 ft USB cable is included, giving operators generous reach at a fixed station while the green and black colour aids visibility on busy lines. Pitch and roll tolerances of ±60 degree and ±360 degree respectively mean the scanner reads codes from almost any angle without precise alignment.

Upgrade From Standard Range Devices

This model replaces less durable corded scanners that lack the 30 percent extended working range reaching 1.5 m. The jump is worth it when barcodes are damaged, dirty, under shrinkwrap or simply farther away, because the 2D standard range imager decodes them on the first trigger pull. Operations that only scan pristine labels at close range will not see the same benefit.

How it compares

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Price $475.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameZebra
Product lineSymbol
Model nameDS3608-SR
Part numberDS3608-SR3U4600VZW
Product colorGreen/Black
Display
Print contrast ratio (minimum)15% minimum reflective difference
Connectivity
Connection optionsCorded
Supported interfacesUSB
Power
Battery packPowerPrecision+ 3,100 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery
Supply voltageHost powered: 4.5 VDC min., 5.5 VDC max.
External power supply: 11.4 VDC min., 12.6 VDC max.
Electrical ratingOperating Current: 340 mA (typical)
Standby Current: 100 mA (typical)
Size & build
Form factorHandheld
Product dimensions7.3 in × 3 in × 5.2 in
Product weight0.67 lb (0.3 kg)
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size216 × 109 × 91 mm
In the box
Supplied cablesUSB Kit Includes 7 ft USB Cable
More details
Scanning technology2D Standard Range
Pitch±60 degree
Roll±360 degree
Yaw±60 degree
Decoding capability1D
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, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Postal Codes
DropWithstands multiple 8.0 ft / 2.4 m drops to concrete
RuggednessRugged

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Questions about this item

What does the USB interface cap in practice for the DS3608-SR3U4600VZW?

The scanner connects via USB and draws power from the host at 4.5 to 5.5 VDC, with typical operating current of 340 mA and standby current of 100 mA.

What physical space and mounting does the DS3608-SR3U4600VZW need?

The handheld unit measures 7.30" x 3.00" x 5.20" and weighs 0.67 lb; the kit includes a 7 ft. USB cable for host connection.

How is the DS3608-SR3U4600VZW installed, and what step is often missed?

Plug the included 7 ft. USB cable into the host; the scanner is host-powered at 4.5 to 5.5 VDC, so no external power supply is needed unless the host port cannot deliver sufficient current.

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