1D/2D Ultra-Rugged Scanner
Direct part mark barcode scanning
In addition to superior scanning performance, flexible information capture, an ultra-rugged design and unparalleled manageability, you get an advanced illumination system that ensures the capture every high-density barcode on the first try. Whether direct part marks are very low contrast or printed on shiny, reflective surfaces, the DS3608-DP and DS3678-DP do it all.
Industry Use:
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse Management
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Used for:
- Lifetime Identification (UID)
- Track and Trace
- Maintenance Management
- Warranty Service
- Product Authentication
- Automotive/Aerospace/Defense
Unstoppable performance for direct part marks (dpm)
Every day, workers on the manufacturing plant floor scan thousands of direct part marks required to protect product quality and meet end-to-end product traceability regulations. Their productivity depends on the quality of the scanner you put in their hands. With the DS3600-DP Ultra-Rugged scanner, you can give them the best. Get instant capture of direct part marks, plus virtually any 1D or 2D printed barcode. Built for your toughest environments, the DS3600-DP is virtually indestructible, including an enhanced 10 ft./3 m drop spec to concrete and dual IP65/IP68 sealing. With DataCapture DNA, Zebra’s exclusive software ecosystem, you can simplify every stage of the scanning experience over the life of your device. And when it comes to cordless technology, the DS3678-DP’s Zebra-only features put it in a class of its own. The DS3600-DP—the unstoppable performance you need to ensure traceability, reduce production cycle times and prevent unplanned production-line downtime.
Performs in your toughest environments
Superior scanning on DPM and standard 1D/2D barcodes
Comprehensive patented features and Zebra’s exclusive PRZM Intelligent Imaging technology enable the capture of literally every type of direct part mark (DPM) and printed 1D/2D barcode. DPM codes can be captured, regardless of size, surface, contrast or density—including the most challenging mark, dot peen, as well as laser etch, ink mark, chemical etch, inkjet mold, cast and thermal spray.
The same scanner can capture virtually any barcode printed on a label—including damaged, dirty, poorly printed or under shrinkwrap. This dual functionality allows you to use the same scanner on the production line for end-to-end track and trace, and in the warehouse from receiving to shipping.
Ultra-rugged—the most indestructible design in its class
Zebra ultra-rugged scanners earned their name for a reason—you won’t find a tougher family of scanners. Ready for the world’s harshest environments, the DS3600-DP has the highest drop, tumble and sealing specifications in its class. It can survive 10 ft./3 m drops to concrete and 7,500 tumbles. With dual IP65/IP68 sealing, the DS3600-DP is dust proof, can handle the force of jetting water and be fully submerged in water. Built to withstand extreme heat, cold and humidity, the DS3600-DP can be used anywhere—indoor, outdoor and even in the freezer.¹
Advanced illumination system
Advanced illumination provides the multiple lighting effects required to capture marks on any type of surface—including reflective, irregular and curves as well as low and high contrast marks. The built-in diffuser provides the indirect light required to capture marks printed on very shiny and reflective surfaces. The proprietary design of the diffuser also directs additional lighting to the edges of barcodes marked on a curved surface, enhancing the image for easier decoding. Finally, a glancing direct light mode provides the bright light required to successfully read low contrast barcodes marked on any type of surface, including challenging polished materials.
THE DS3600-DP—STREAMLINE END-TO-END PRODUCT TRACEABILITY AND REDUCE PRODUCTION CYCLE TIMES WITH THE ULTRA-RUGGED SCANNER THAT REDEFINES RELIABILITY
Easily capture label data for better inventory management
With Label Parse+, the DS3600-DP can instantly capture and parse GS1 label barcode data on items, enabling workers to easily capture a wealth of data, including expiration dates and lot number/manufacturing location.
Read up to 20 barcodes with one press of the scan trigger
With Multi-Code Data Formatting (MDF), the DS3600-DP can capture multiple barcodes with a single scan and transmit only the barcodes you need, in the order your application expects.
Faster pick-list processing
Easily select and capture an individual barcode from any pick list.
Flexible feedback modes
Mix and match the feedback modes that best fit your environment— vibration, wraparound LEDs that are easy to see from any position, a beep tone and Zebra’s Direct Decode Indicator that projects illumination on the captured barcode.
Superior cordless technology
Ultra-rugged cradle and charging contacts designed to last
The DS3600-DP is the first scanner in its class to offer a cradle with IP65 sealing. Its industrial charging contacts withstand 250,000 insertions. And Zebra’s exclusive Connect+ Contact technology assures reliable, corrosion-free charging over the life of the scanner.
More than 100,000 scans on a single charge
The PowerPrecision+ battery delivers the ultimate in battery power and management. You get more than three times the amount of scans per charge than with competitive models in this product class, so workers can scan more items over a longer period of time. You also get visibility into a wealth of battery health-related data, including charge cycles consumed, current battery status and a State of Health meter, which identifies if batteries are healthy and holding a full charge or ready for retirement.
Battery and Bluetooth® status at-a-glance
The first-in-its-class battery ‘charge gauge’ and Bluetooth status LED make it easy to monitor battery power as well as Bluetooth connectivity.
Switch workflows in an instant with AutoConfig
Since scanner settings are stored in the cradle base, simply pair the DS3600-DP to a different base to automatically configure it for a new host application. For example, you can take a scanner from the manufacturing line and use it for shipping without manually changing settings.
Keep track of your scanners and prevent workflow interruptions
With Virtual Tether, you won’t have to worry about a warehouse worker leaving a scanner behind on a pallet. Both the scanner and cradle will alert users when a scanner is taken beyond its Bluetooth range or left out of the cradle for a predefined length of time.
Eliminate Bluetooth interference with Wi-Fi friendly mode
Wi-Fi Friendly Mode eliminates the wireless interference that Bluetooth devices can create in your Wi-Fi environment.
Unrivaled manageability
Instantly connect to your industrial ethernet network
Zebra’s Network Connect for Automation delivers a seamless connection between DS3600-DP scanners and a manufacturer’s Industrial Ethernet network without the need for third-party conversion equipment. The solution eliminates vulnerability points, improves security, reduces complexity and is compatible with every Zebra 3600 Series scanner.
Identify and correct problem barcodes with ScanSpeed Analytics
Only from Zebra, ScanSpeed Analytics provides detailed metrics on every barcode captured—enabling you to identify poor performing barcodes that slow down your operations.
No-cost tools to meet your management needs
With 123Scan, you can easily create configuration barcodes to program scanners. If your imagers are in multiple locations across the country or around the world, with Scanner Management Service (SMS), you can configure and update the firmware for any DS3600-DP device that is plugged into the host—no depot staging or user action is required.
Up-to-the-minute insight into every aspect of your scanners
The logging agent’s Remote Diagnostics capabilities automate the recording of scanner asset information, health and statistics, configuration settings and barcode data—giving you the information needed for event verification, blockchain traceability, pilot site ROI generation, troubleshooting and predictive fleet-wide trend analysis.
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions | Corded: 7.3 in. H x 3.0 in. W x 5.2 in. D |
| Weight | Corded: 10.72 oz./304 g |
| Input Voltage Range | Host powered: 4.5 VDC min., 5.5 VDC max. |
| Operating Current | DS3608-DP (corded): 360 mA (RMS typical) |
| Standby Current | DS3608-DP (corded): 100 mA (RMS typical) |
| Color | Industrial Green |
| Supported Host Interfaces | USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge |
| Battery | PowerPrecision+ 3100 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery |
| User Indicators | Direct decode indicator; LEDs; beeper; vibration |
Performance Characteristics
| Scans per Full Charge | 100,000+ |
| Illumination | Two (2) warm white light LEDs |
| Aimer | 655 nm laser |
| Imager Field of View | Horizontal: 31°, Vertical: 23° |
| Image Sensor | 1,280 x 960 pixels |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 15% minimum reflective difference |
| Skew/Pitch/Roll | Skew: ± 60° Pitch: ± 60° Roll: ± 360° |
Decode Capabilities2
| 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, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Postal Codes |
| IUID Support | Supports IUID parsing, the ability to read and separate IUID fields per application requirements |
User Environment
| Operating Temp. | Corded: -22° F to 122° F/-30° C to 50° C |
| Storage Temp. | -40° F to 158° F/-40° C to 70° C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Drop Specification | DS36X8: Withstands multiple 10.0 ft/3.0 m drops to concrete at room temperature |
| Tumble Specification | 7500 3.3 ft./1.0 m tumbles |
| Sealing | Scanner: IP65 and IP68 per applicable IEC sealing specifications |
| ESD | Per EN61000-4-2, ±20 KV air discharge, ±10 KV |
| Ambient Light Immunity | 0 to 10,037 Foot Candles/0 to 108,000 Lux |
Utilities and Maintenance
| 123Scan | Programs scanner parameters, upgrades firmware, provides scanned barcode data and prints reports. For more information, visit |
| Scanner SDK | Generates a fully-featured scanner application, including documentation, drivers, test utilities and sample source code. For more information, visit |
| Scanner Management Service (SMS) | Remotely manages your Zebra scanner and queries its asset information. For more information, visit |
| Network Connect | Seamlessly connects 3600 Series scanners directly to your Industrial Ethernet network with no additional conversion equipment. For more information, visit www.zebra.com/NetworkConnect |
Wireless Connectivity
| Bluetooth Radio | Bluetooth Class 1, Version 4.0 (LE), serial port (SPP)and HID profiles |
| Data Rate | 3 Mbit/s (2.1 Mbit/s) for Classic Bluetooth |
| Radio Range | Direct line of sight in open air: Class 1: Minimum |
Regulatory
Environmental | RoHS EN 50581: 2012 |
| Electrical Safety | EU Safety: EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + AC 2011 + A2: 2013; International Safety: IEC 60950-1: 2005 + A1: 2009 + A2: 2013 |
| Laser/LED Safety | Exempt Risk Group LED per IEC/EN 62471 (Ed 1) |
| EMI/RFI | IT Emissions: EN 55022: 2010/AC: 2011 (Class B); |
Decode Ranges (Typical)3
Symbology/Resolution | Near/Far |
| Code 39: 3.0 mil | 0.2-2.8 in./0.5-7.1 cm |
| Code 39: 5.0 mil | 0.2-2.8 in./0.5-7.1 cm |
| PDF417: 6.6 mil | 40.2-3.2 in./40.5-8.1 cm |
| Datamatrix: 5.0 mil | 0.4-2.5 in./1.0-6.3 cm |
| Datamatrix: 10.0 mil | 0.0-3.4 in./0.0-8.6 cm |
| QR: 5.0 mil | 0.4-2.5 in./1.0-6.3 cm |
| QR: 10.0 mil | 0.0-3.4 in./0.0-8.1 cm |
| 100% UPC: 13.0 mil | 41.0-5.8 in./42.5-14.7 cm |
Warranty
Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the DS3608-DP / DS3678-DP is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of: Scanner and Cradle: thirty-six (36) months, Battery: twelve (12) months from the date of shipment. For complete warranty statement, go to: |
Recommended Services
Zebra OneCare™ Select; Zebra OneCare Essential |
Footnotes
1. Heated scanner holder accessory recommended to reduce condensation on the outside of scan window when moving in and out of freezers. 2. Refer to Product Reference Guide for complete list of symbologies. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 3. Printing resolution, contrast, and ambient light dependent. 4. FOV/barcode width limited; Decode ranges measured with DPM Mode OFF, photographic paper barcodes, under 30fcd ambient light conditions. |
DataCapture DNA
For more information about DataCapture DNA and its applications, please visit |
The Zebra 3600 Ultra-Rugged Scanner Series
This family of scanners offers a model to meet virtually every need in warehousing and manufacturing
- LI3600-SR: Standard range 1D barcode capture
- LI3600-ER: Extended range 1D barcode capture
- DS3600-SR: Standard range scanning of 1D and 2D barcodes
- DS3600-HP: High-performance scanner captures 1D/2D barcodes over longer distances, plus OCR, photos and documents
- DS3600-HD: Captures high-density 1D/2D barcodes
- DS3600-DP: Capture of Direct Part Marks (DPM)
- DS3600-ER: Extended range 1D/2D barcode capture
- DS3600-DPA: Optimized to read Direct Part Marks (DPM) and wide 1D barcodes
- DS3600-KD: Versatility of a keypad and color display
