Symbol LS4278 Cordless General Purpose Bar Code Scanner

Integrated Bluetooth
Ensures secure wireless transmission of data.

Multi-line rastering scan pattern
Eliminates the need for exact aim and positioning.

Remote scanner management (RSM)
Allows users to discover, provision and upgrade devices from a central remote location.

Long-life industrial charging contacts
Yield reliable performance, rated to 250,000+ insertions.

Patented, single circuit-board
Eliminating a major source of vulnerability and keeps down operating costs.

Wide working range
Reads good- and poor-quality bar codes at similar ranges, reducing the need for extra scanning movement.

Superior motion tolerance
Eliminates the need to pause between scans.

Tough design
Withstands 5-ft/1.5-m drops onto concrete, reducing downtime from breakage.

Powered through host cable
Simplifies installation by eliminating the need for a power supply.

Plug-and-play and universal cable
Enables Rapid deployment and versatility within any computing environment.

Multi point-to-point
Allows use of up to three scanners with a single cradle.

Batch mode operation
Increases application design flexibility.

Vertical or horizontal mounting 
Adapts to your environment.

Color	Twilight black, Cash register white
Cordless	Yes
Dimensions	Scanner: 7.3 in. H x 3.85 in. L x 2.7 in. W/18.5 cm H x 9.7 cm L x 6.9 cm WCradle: 2.0 in. H x 8.35 in. L x 3.4 in./5 cm H x 21.1 cm L x 8.6 cm W
Handheld	Yes
Voltage and current1	(Charging/Non Charging): 5 +/-10% VDC 620 mA / 70mA with external power; 5 +/-10% VDC 450 mA / 70mA with host power through cable; 12 +/-10% VDC 270 mA / 50mA with external power; 12 +/-10% VDC 230 mA / 50mA with host power through cable
Weight	Scanner: ~8.4 oz./238 g; Cradle: ~6.4 oz./183 g

Battery life	Number of scans per full charge: 32,000+ @ 1 scan/second (Note: Typical daily scans are less than 4,000, which fully charges within 1 hour)
Decode capability	1D, See data sheet for full list of supported symbologies
Depth of field	0 to 19 in. (0 to 48.25 cm) on 100% UPC/EAN
Interfaces supported	IBM, Keyboard wedge, RS-232, Synapse, USB, Wand, Interfaces vary per model; see datasheet for details
Scan pattern	Rastering
Technology	Laser

Notices and Disclaimers2	See footnote.

Radio range	Minimum 33 ft./10 m; typical warehouse environment 50 ft./15 m
Radio type	Bluetooth

EMC	EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17, IEC 60601-1-2, EN 55022, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES 003 Class B, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Electrical Safety	UL 60950-1, C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1
Environmental	RoHS Directive 2002/95/EEC
Laser Safety3	EN 60825-1, IEC 60825-1, 21CFR1040.10
RF Exposure	EN 50360, EN 50361, FCC Part 2, OET Bulletin 65, RSS102
Radio	EN 300 328

Ambient light immunity	Immune to normal artificial indoor and naturaloutdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions
Drop specifications	Withstands multiple 5 ft./1.5 m drops to concrete
Environmental sealing	IP43
Operating temperature	32° to 122° F/0° to 50° C
Storage temperature	-40° to 158° F/-40° to 70° C

Lifetime scan element warranty	Yes
Scanner warranty	3 years (36 months) from the date of shipment. The Liquid Polymer Scan Element includes an unprecedented limited lifetime warranty. See full warranty for details.

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