Symbol Technologies LT-1806-I500A Laser Barcode Scanner

LT-1806-I500A is Symbol’s LT1806 LaserTouch handheld barcode scanner, part of the LT‑1800 family, a compact laser-based reader that uses a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) light source for reliable reading of 1D codes across various substrates. The “I500A” designation identifies a 5 VDC powered unit with a 6‑foot cable and a keyboard‑wedge interface (Synapse) that transmits decoded data to a host as keystrokes. In terms of decoding geometry, this model specifies a 5‑inch decode zone and a 3‑inch decode width, defining the symbol area that can be read in a single position. The LT‑1806 is described in its product reference materials as a hand‑held scanner designed to connect to hosts via a Synapse keyboard wedge, with a weight around 6 ounces (about 170 g) excluding the cable. This model sits in Symbol’s LT1800 series lineage and reflects the company’s approach to integrating barcode capture with existing terminals through a simple, cable‑driven interface, accompanied by standard programming guides that cover typical symbologies and decode options.