Symbol Barcode scanners and readers
Ideal for retail, hospital or warehouse
 
 
 
 

Handheld Barcode Scanner

Comes with a built-in hands-free to handheld mode switching capability

The Symbol LS2208 handheld barcode scanner is a fast and reliable barcode scanning device that operates in an ergonomic, lightweight form. The durable working range — from near-contact to 17 inches — makes this device ideal for retail, hospital or warehouse settings. Multiple on-board interfaces ensure integration with a variety of host systems

A General Purpose Barcode Scanner

This general purpose symbol barcode scanner is designed to meet a wide range of scanning needs with high-end features for high-volume scan intensive environments to moderate and low scanning environments such as small businesses.

Features & Specifications

Durable, single-board construction
Meets stringent 5-ft drop tests.
Scratch-resistant tempered glass exit window
Is designed for continuous use.
Accurate first-time capture of 1D bar codes
Increased productivity, resulting in shorter check-out lines and better customer service.
Wide working range
Delivers optimal performance from contact to 17 in (43 cm).
Multiple on-board interfaces
Simplify installation and integration and ensures future compatibility.
Plug-and-play, with universal cable
Means rapid deployment, with a single cable connecting to any computing environment.
Intuitive design
Minimizes setup and training time.
Ergonomic, lightweight design
Reduces user fatigue with sleek, balanced form for maximum comfort and productivity.
Hands-free Intellistand
Enables presentation scanning and easy switching between hands-free and handheld modes.
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF)
Enables users to modify data prior to sending to host computer, reducing costly modifications to the host software.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Color Twilight black, Cash register white

Corded Yes

Dimensions 6 in. H x 2.5 in. W x 3.34 in. D 15.2 cm H x 6.3 cm W x 8.4 cm

Handheld Yes

Power source Host power or external power supply; depends on host type

Voltage and current1 5 volts +/- 10% at 130 mA typical, 175 mA max

Weight 5.15 oz./146 gm

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Decode capability 1D, See data sheet for full list of supported symbologies

Depth of field From contact to 17 in./43 cm on 100% U.P.C./EAN symbols

Interfaces supported IBM, Keyboard wedge, RS-232, Synapse, USB, Wand

Minimum resolution2 20% minimum reflective difference

Pitch3 2 +/-65 degrees

Roll (Tilt) 4 1 +/-30 degrees

Scan pattern Single line

Skew (Yaw)5 3 +/-60 degrees

Technology Laser

NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS

Notices and Disclaimers6 See footnote.

REGULATORY SPECIFICATIONS

EMC FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES 003 Class B

Electrical Safety UL 60950-1, C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1

Environmental RoHS Directive 2002/95/EEC

Laser Safety7 EN 60825-1, IEC 60825-1, 21CFR1040.10

USER ENVIRONMENT

Ambient light immunity Immune to direct exposure of normal office and factory lighting conditions, as well as direct exposure to sunlight

Drop specifications Unit functions normally after repeated 5 ft./1.5 m drops to concrete

Environmental sealing IP43

Operating temperature Operating temperature 32° to 122° F/0° to 50° C

Storage temperature -40° to 158° F/-40° to 70° C

WARRANTY

Scanner warranty 5 years (60 months) from date of shipment. The Liquid Polymer Scan Element includes a limited lifetime warranty. See full warranty for details.

1 Does not include cable.
2 Refers to 100% UPC bar code (80% contrast) located 4 in./10 cm. from the scanner nose.
3 Pitch: Controlled by dropping or raising the wrist
4 Roll (Tilt): Controlled by rotating the wrist clockwise or counterclockwise
5 Skew (Yaw): Controlled by rotating the wrist from left to right or vice versa
6 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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