Zebra LI3608 Industrial 1D Barcode Scanner (LI3608-ER3U4600ZVW)

The Zebra LI3608 is an ultra-rugged corded 1D linear imager built for warehouses, manufacturing plants, cold storage and outdoor yards. It captures 1D barcodes as fast as workers can pull the trigger – including damaged, dirty, shrink-wrapped and poorly printed codes – and survives multiple 3 m drops to concrete, 7,500 tumbles and full submersion in water (IP65 and IP68 sealing). The scanner is backed by a 3-year (36-month) Zebra warranty. Please note: the LI3608 reads 1D (linear) barcodes only – it does not read 2D codes such as QR codes, Data Matrix or PDF417. This version, LI3608-ER3U4600ZVW, has the Extended Range (ER) engine (reads 1D barcodes from 5 cm up to about 17 m – from the hand to the top rack shelf) and is supplied with a shielded USB cable, ready to plug in and scan.

Key Features

• Virtually indestructible – withstands multiple 3 m (10 ft) drops to concrete and 7,500 tumbles from 1 m – the highest drop, tumble and sealing specifications in its class.
• IP65 and IP68 sealing – dust-tight, protected against water jets and fully submersible, so the scanner can be hosed down and used outdoors in rain and snow.
• Works from −30 °C to 50 °C – in freezers and cold stores, on outdoor docks and yards and in hot production halls.
• Extended Range (ER) engine – a 2,496-pixel sensor with a laser aimer reads 1D barcodes from 5 cm up to 17.3 m (100 mil Code 39) and up to 19.8 m on reflective labels – scan rack labels from the floor or a forklift without climbing.
• Fast, first-time 1D capture – reads damaged, dirty, poorly printed, low-contrast and shrink-wrapped 1D barcodes as fast as workers can pull the trigger – with no pause between scans.
• 1D only – please check your barcodes – the LI3608 does not read QR codes, Data Matrix, PDF417 or other 2D codes. If you need them, choose the Zebra DS3608 2D scanner – same rugged housing, same cables and accessories.
• Bright aiming and clear feedback – a sharp, bright aiming pattern makes it easy to select the right barcode on pick lists, while the Direct Decode Indicator, wrap-around LEDs, a loud beeper and vibration confirm every good read, even in noisy environments.
• Flexible connectivity – USB, RS232 and keyboard wedge (one scanner – just change the cable), plus direct Industrial Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP) to PLCs via the optional Zebra EA3600 adapter.
• Free management tools – configure with 123Scan, manage remotely with Scanner Management Service (SMS), integrate using the Zebra Scanner SDK and monitor scanning performance with ScanSpeed Analytics (Zebra DataCapture DNA).

Ideal Applications

• Warehouses and distribution centres – receiving, put-away, picking, cycle counting and shipping with 1D labels
• Long-range scanning of high-rack locations and pallets from the floor or a forklift (ER version)
• Manufacturing and automotive – work-in-process, parts tracking and quality control, including direct PLC connection via Industrial Ethernet
• Cold storage and food processing – freezer rooms, wash-down areas and loading docks
• Transport, ports and yards – outdoor scanning in rain, snow and direct sunlight

All LI3608 Versions

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Technical Specifications

Not sure which version you need? Choose SR for everyday 1D scanning at close to medium distances (up to about 1 m) – it also reads barcodes on screens – and ER to scan labels from 5 cm up to about 17 m, from the hand to the top rack shelf. The LI3608 uses dedicated 3600-series cables, so if you do not already have one, pick a version with a USB cable included. Need to read QR codes or other 2D barcodes? Choose the Zebra DS3608 instead. Compare other models in our Handheld Barcode Scanners collection or contact our team for volume pricing.