Description
Zebra LS2208 Handheld Laser Scanner Overview
With over eight million units sold, the LS2208 stands out as the best-selling handheld laser scanner from Zebra. This scanner combines enterprise-class scanning capabilities with an ergonomic and durable lightweight design, providing all-day comfort. The LS2208 supports an extended read range, making scanning easy, and is compatible with various 1D barcodes, including high-density codes. Its versatility is further enhanced by multiple interfaces, a universal cable, and support for keyboards in 97 languages, ensuring plug-and-play simplicity worldwide. The LS2208 is the proven choice for powering checkout lines globally.
Key Features:
- Durable Construction: Patented single-board construction, frictionless liquid polymer scan element, scratch-resistant tempered glass exit window, and stringent drop and tumble specifications ensure reliable operation.
- High-Density Barcode Capture: Capable of capturing high-density barcodes found on small items with just one scanner.
- Global Deployment: Supports 97 international keyboards, making it ready for operation worldwide out of the box.
- Class-Leading Working Range: Can capture 13 mil UPC barcodes on items over 25 inches away, enhancing productivity and customer checkout experience.
- Decode Feedback Options: Offers various options to indicate successful barcode capture, including a blinking laser line, beep tone, and red/green LED indicator.
- All-Day Comfort: Ergonomic and lightweight balanced design minimizes user fatigue, ensuring increased worker productivity in scan-intensive environments.
Flexible Operation:
- Handheld or Hands-Free: Optional Intellistand™ enables presentation scanning, allowing automatic switching between hands-free and handheld modes.
- Multiple Interfaces: Future-proof design with support for USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge, and TGCS (IBM) 46XX over RS485.
- Plug-and-Play: Universal cable for easy connection to any computing environment, reducing setup and training time.
- Advanced Data Formatting (ADF): Formats data before sending it to the host computer, eliminating the need for costly modifications to host software.
Specifications:
Physical Characteristics | |
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Dimensions | 6.0 in. H x 2.5 in. W x 3.3 in. D (15.2 cm H x 6.4 cm W x 8.5 cm D) |
Weight | 5.3 oz. (150.0 g) |
Color | Cash Register White, Twilight Black |
Performance Characteristics | |
Light Source | 650 nm Laser Diode Class 2 |
Scan Pattern | Single line |
Scan Speed | 100 scans per second |
Scan Angle | 35° |
Minimum Print Contrast | 20% minimum reflective difference |
Skew Tolerance | ± 10° |
Pitch Tolerance | ± 65° |
Roll Tolerance | ± 60° |
User Environment | |
Operating Temperature | 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C) |
Humidity | 5% – 95% RH, non-condensing |
Drop Specification | Designed to withstand multiple drops at 5.0 ft. (1.5 m) to concrete |
Tumble Specification | Designed to withstand 500 tumbles in 1.64 ft. (0.5 m) tumbler |
Environmental Sealing | IP30 |
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) | ESD per EN61000-4-2, +/-15 KV Air, +/-8 KV Direct, +/-8 KV Indirect |
Ambient Light Immunity | 0 to 8,000 Foot Candles / 0 to 86,080 Lux; tolerant to typical artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions; Fluorescent, Incandescent, Mercury Vapor, Sodium Vapor, LED4: 450 Ft. Candles (4,844 Lux) Sunlight: 8000 Ft. Candles (86,111 Lux) |
Symbol Decode Capability:
- Scanning Technology: 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). Refer to Product Reference Guide for complete list of symbologies.
- Minimum Element Resolution: Code 39: 3.0 mil
Accessories:
- Gooseneck Intellistand
Regulatory:
- Electrical Safety: EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + AC 2011; IEC 60950-1: 2005 + A1: 2009; UL 60950-1, second edition; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07
- EMI/RFI: FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B; ICES-003 Issue 4, Class B; Compliant with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
- Laser Safety: CDRH Class II; IEC Class 2
- Environmental: Compliant with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; EN 50581: 2012. Visit www.zebra.com/ls2208 for complete regulatory information. For countries outside USA, Canada, European Economic Area, or Australia, consult your local Zebra representative.
Utilities and Management:
- 123Scan: Programs scanner parameters, upgrades firmware, provides scanned barcode data, and prints reports. For more information, visit www.zebra.com/123Scan
- Symbol Scanner SDK: Generates a fully-featured scanner application, including documentation, drivers, test utilities, and sample source code. For more information, visit www.zebra.com/windowsSDK
- Scanner Management Service (SMS): Remotely manages your Zebra scanner and queries its asset information. For more information, visit www.zebra.com/sms
Warranty: Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the LS2208 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five years from the date of shipment. Limited lifetime warranty on the scan element. Complete Zebra hardware product warranty statement: www.zebra.com/warranty
Recommended Services:
- Zebra OneCare Select
- Zebra OneCare Service Center Select
Decode Ranges (Typical):*
- Symbology/Resolution: Near/Far
- Code 39: 3 mil: 1.6 – 4.8 in. (4.1 – 12.2 cm)
- Code 39: 4 mil: 1.3 – 8.7 in. (3.3 – 22.1 cm)
- Code 39: 5 mil: 0.9 – 11.7 in. (2.3 – 29.7 cm)