General Purpose Scanners

LS2208 Handheld Scanner

Our best-selling handheld scanner. Put our best-selling laser scanner to work at your checkout lines. The LS2208 reads single-line 1D barcodes at 100 scans per second using a 650 nm Class 2 laser, weighs just 5.3 oz/150.0 g and connects through USB, RS232 and keyboard wedge interfaces.

LS2208 Handheld Scanner
Technical Specifications

LS2208 Handheld Scanner

Scan Pattern
Single line
Scan Speed
100 scans per second
Light Source
650 nm Class 2 laser diodes
Host Interfaces
USB, RS232, keyboard wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX via RS485
Drop Specification
Designed to withstand multiple drops from 5.0 ft/1.5 m to concrete
Tumble Specification
Designed to withstand 500 tumbles in a 1.64 ft/0.5 m drum
Environmental Sealing
IP30
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
Keyboard Compatibility
Supports more than 90 international keyboards
Operating Temperature
32 °F to 122 °F / 0 °C to 50 °C
UPC 13 mil Read Range
0 to 25.1 in/0 to 63.8 cm
Full Specifications

LS2208 Detailed Specifications

Specification Value
Dimensions6.0 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
Weight5.3 oz/150.0 g
Input Voltage RangeHost power 4.5 to 5.5 V DC; external power supply 4.5 to 5.5 V DC
Operating Current at Nominal Voltage (5.0 V)175 mA (typical)
Standby (Idle) Current at Nominal Voltage (5.0 V)90 mA (typical)
ColorCash register white, twilight black
Supported Host InterfacesUSB, RS232, keyboard wedge, TGCS (IBM) 46XX via RS485
Keyboard CompatibilitySupports more than 90 international keyboards
User IndicatorsDirect decode indicator; successful-decode LED indicators; beeper (adjustable tone and volume)
Light Source650 nm Class 2 laser diodes
Scan PatternSingle line
Scan Speed100 scans per second
Scan Angle35°
Minimum Print Contrast20% minimum reflective difference
Skew Tolerance± 10°
Pitch Tolerance± 65°
Roll (Rotation) Tolerance± 60°
Operating Temperature32 °F to 122 °F / 0 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temperature-40 °F to 158 °F / -40 °C to 70 °C
Humidity5% to 95% RH non-condensing
Drop SpecificationDesigned to withstand multiple drops from 5.0 ft/1.5 m to concrete
Tumble SpecificationDesigned to withstand 500 tumbles in a 1.64 ft/0.5 m drum
Environmental SealingIP30
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)ESD per EN61000-4-2, +/-15 kV air discharge, +/-8 kV direct discharge and +/-8 kV indirect discharge
Ambient Light Immunity0 to 8000 foot-candles / 0 to 86,080 lux; tolerant of typical artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions; Fluorescent, incandescent, mercury vapor, sodium vapor, LED4: 450 foot-candles (4844 lux). Sunlight: 8000 foot-candles (86,111 lux)
Scanning Technology (Symbologies)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 Pharmacode). Refer to the product reference guide for the full list of symbologies.
Minimum Element ResolutionCode 39: 3.0 mil
AccessoriesGooseneck Intellistand base
Electrical SafetyEN 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/RFIFCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B; ICES-003 Issue 4, Class B; Complies with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Laser SafetyCDRH Class II; IEC Class 2
Environmental PoliciesComplies with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; EN 50581: 2012
123ScanPrograms scanner parameters, updates firmware, provides scanned barcode data and prints reports. For more information, visit www.zebra.com/123Scan
Symbol Scanner SDKBuilds 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 asset information. For more information, visit www.zebra.com/sms
WarrantySubject 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.
Recommended ServicesZebra OneCare Select; Zebra OneCare Service Center Select
Decode Range — Code 39: 3 mil1.6 to 4.8 in/4.1 to 12.2 cm
Decode Range — Code 39: 4 mil1.3 to 8.7 in/3.3 to 22.1 cm
Decode Range — Code 39: 5 mil0.9 to 11.7 in/2.3 to 29.7 cm
Decode Range — Code 39: 7.5 mil0.1 to 19.1 in/0.3 to 48.5 cm
Decode Range — Code 39: 20 mil0 to 33.8 in/0 to 85.9 cm
Decode Range — Code 39: 40 mil1 to 43.1 in/2.5 to 109.5 cm
Decode Range — UPC: 13 mil (100%)0 to 25.1 in/0 to 63.8 cm

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