LS2208 General Purpose Bar Code Scanner

Overview

The affordable LS2208 handheld bar code 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

Features and Benefits

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.

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Specifications

Downloadable Specification Sheets

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LS2208 (English)
LS2208 Data Sheet English(Updated 2013/03/25 | PDF 418 KB)

Notices and Disclaimers

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Notices and Disclaimers¹
See footnote.

Performance Characteristics

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Scan pattern
Single line

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

Minimum resolution²
20% minimum reflective difference

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

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

Technology
Laser

Pitch³
2 +/-65 degrees

Roll (Tilt) ⁴
1 +/-30 degrees

Skew (Yaw)⁵
3 +/-60 degrees

Physical Characteristics

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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

Weight
5.15 oz./146 gm

Voltage and current⁶
5 volts +/- 10% at 130 mA typical, 175 mA max

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

Color
Twilight black, Cash register white

Handheld
Yes

Corded
Yes

Regulatory Specifications

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

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

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

Environmental
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EEC

User Environment

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

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

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

Ambient lighting tolerance⁸
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)

Warranty

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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 Specifications are subject to change without notice.

NOTICE: Repairs of this product may require the use of Motorola proprietary parts (and/or Motorola proprietary information). Motorola will sell these parts (and provide this proprietary information) only to end-user customers for self-service. It is Motorola's policy not to sell these parts to third-party service providers and not to allow a third-party service provider to act as an ordering or receiving agent for the parts necessary to repair this product. Applicable in the U.S. For all other countries, please contact your Motorola account manager or the local Motorola Customer Service representative in your area for further details.

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 Does not include cable.

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⁸ LED lighting with high AC ripple content can impact scanning performance.

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Accessories

Power Supplies

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Power Supply 50-14000-259R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for Argentina-UY (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Power Supply PWRS-14000-257R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for China (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Power Supply PWRS-14000-253R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Power Supply PWRS-14000-256R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for EU, UK, EMEA, RU, ZA (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Power Supply PWRS-14000-255R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for Brazil/Korea. Must order line cord separately (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Power Supply 50-14000-258R
5VDC, 850MA Power Supply for Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand (compatible with all general purpose scanners except DS9808-R, LS7708, LS7808; all corded rugged scanners; all fixed mount scanners)
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Stands and Mounts

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Desktop Holder 20-70777-01R
Your LS220X, LS42XX and LS3008 Rugged handheld bar code scanners stay scratch-free and within reach with this sturdy desktop stand.
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LS2208 Intellistand 20-61019-02R
Black/Twilight Black Gooseneck Intellistand for the LS2208
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Wall Mount Holder 11-66553-06R
This wall mount stand offers easy access and convenience for the DS34xx, DS67xx, L34x, LS3008, LS22xx, LS42xx and L34xx bar code scanners.
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LS2208 Intellistand 20-61019-01R
White/Cash Register White Gooseneck Intellistand for the LS2208
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Support Services

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Advance Exchange Support
Manage the repair of your scanners and select wireless and RFID products in a simple, cost-effective way.
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