SYMBOL LS2208 GENERAL PURPOSE BARCODE SCANNER

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

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 1-D barcodes
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.

SPECIFICATION SHEET

LS2208 Specification Sheet

Notices and Disclaimers

See footnote1

Performance Characteristics

Scan pattern
Single line

Minimum resolution
20% minimum reflective difference

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

Pitch2 
2 +/-65 degrees

Roll (Tilt)3 
1 +/-30 degrees

Skew (yaw)4 
3 +/-60 degrees

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

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

Technology
Laser

Physical Characteristics

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

Voltage and current5 
5 volts +/- 10% at 130 mA typical, 175 mA max

Color
Twilight black, Cash register white

Corded
Yes

Weight
5.15 oz./146 gm

Power source
Host power or external power supply (depends on host type)

Handheld
Yes

Regulatory Specifications

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

Laser/LED safety
EN 60825-1, IEC 60825-1, 21CFR1040.10

EMI/RFI
FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES 003 Class B

Environmental
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EEC

User Environment

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

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

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

Ambient lighting tolerance
Tolerant to typical artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions. Fluorescent, Incandescent, Mercury Vapor, Sodium Vapor, LED : 450 Ft Candles (4, 844 Lux) Sunlight: 8000 Ft Candles (86, 111 Lux)