Barcode Scanner Motorola LS2208 Laser White

The Motorola LS2208 Laser White is an affordable handheld barcode scanner designed for fast, reliable capture of 1D barcodes. Its ergonomic, lightweight housing and wide working range — from near-contact to 17 inches (43 cm) — suit retail, healthcare, education and government environments. The device offers multiple on-board interfaces for easy integration with various host systems and supports plug-and-play deployment with a universal cable.

Advantages

Durable single-board construction meets 5‑ft drop standards and a scratch-resistant tempered glass exit window is built for continuous use. Accurate first-time capture of 1D barcodes improves throughput. The scanner’s ergonomic, lightweight design reduces user fatigue, while intuitive controls minimize setup and training time. Hands-free operation is available with the Intellistand for presentation scanning and easy switching between handheld and hands-free modes. Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) allows modification of captured data before sending it to the host.

Suitable for

• Retail point-of-sale scanning
• Hospital and clinical barcode capture
• School and campus inventory tasks
• Government and administrative document processing

Key specifications

• Sensor type: Laser
• Reads: 1D barcodes
• Working range: near-contact up to 17 in (43 cm)
• Reading angles: tilt -30° to 30°, pitch -65° to 65°
• Interfaces: RS-485, USB, Keyboard wedge, RS-232
• Input voltage: 5 V
• Power consumption: 130 mA
• Weight: 0.146 kg
• Colour: White

How to use

Connect the LS2208 to your host system using the supplied universal cable and select the appropriate interface. Position the scanner so the laser aims at the barcode and press the trigger for handheld scanning, or place the scanner in the Intellistand for hands-free presentation scanning. Use the scanner’s configuration codes or software utility to set interface type and data formatting options as required.

Usage recommendations

For reliable operation, keep the tempered glass exit window clean and free of scratches, operate within the specified working range, and choose the correct interface setting for your host system. Use the Intellistand for frequent presentation scanning to reduce handling wear.