The Symbol Spark LS-1006 is a handheld laser barcode scanner engineered for retail and light industrial data capture. It delivers 36 scans per second with a working range from contact to 9 inches on UPC/EAN symbols, supporting multiple code formats including Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, CODABAR, and Interleaved 2 of 5. The scanner employs Symbol’s patented Mylar® scan element with Visible Laser Diode technology to minimize motor wear and extend battery life in portable operations.
Technical Specifications
Scanning Performance
• Scan rate: 36 scans/sec ±3 scans/sec
• Working range: Contact to 9 inches (23 cm) on UPC/EAN symbols
• Scan field width: 1.97 in to 14.96 in
• Minimum bar width: 196.85 mil
• Print contrast requirement: 25% minimum reflectance
• Broader decode zone with greater depth of field
Programmable Parameters
• Reread delay: 0.1 s to 25.5 s (0.1 s increments; default 3.0 s)
• Decode session timeout: 1 s to 255 s (1 s increments; default 15 s)
• Image stabilization timeout: 0.0 s to 25.5 s (0.1 s increments; default 0.4 s)
• Timeout between decodes: Programmable
• Continuous mode: User-specified scan and decode intervals
Decode Capability
UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 128, Code 93, CODABAR, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5
– Key Features
• Patented Mylar® scan element reduces motor wear and power consumption
• Visible Laser Diode technology for reliable barcode reading across varied print qualities and code sizes
• Lightweight, ergonomic aim-and-shoot design minimizes operator fatigue
• Rugged housing withstands repeated knocks and 4 foot (1.2 m) drops onto concrete
• Available in decoded and undecoded versions
– Typical Applications
Retail point-of-sale environments and light industrial inventory management where handheld, portable barcode scanning is required.
– Connectivity & Integration
Serial RS-232C interface via Symbol’s Synapse® “smart cable” system. Simple cable changes enable host connections to PS/2 (Keyboard Wedge) and other serial RS-232C systems, reducing inventory complexity.
