Code Cr2700 User manual

D032263_03_CR2700_User_Manual

USER MANUAL

MANUAL VERSION 03

UPDATED: AUGUST 2022

CR2700

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................4

2. Useful Conguration Codes.........................................................................................4

3. CR2700 Readers & Accessories ..................................................................................5

3.1 Readers ...................................................................................................................5

3.2 Charging Stations .....................................................................................................5

3.3 Cables ......................................................................................................................5

3.4 Accessories ..............................................................................................................5

4. Supporting Documents & Resources ...........................................................................6

5. Unpacking & Installation..............................................................................................7

5.1 CR2700 Features .....................................................................................................7

5.2 Charging Station Features........................................................................................8

5.3 Desktop Base Features ............................................................................................8

5.4 Quad-Bay Charger Features .....................................................................................9

5.5 Bluetooth Dongle .....................................................................................................9

5.6 Unpacking..............................................................................................................10

5.7 Installing & Removing Battery ................................................................................10

5.8 Connecting Charging Station .................................................................................11

5.9 Mounting Charging Station......................................................................................12

5.10 Charging CRA-B27 Battery ...................................................................................15

5.11 Pairing CR2700 with a Bluetooth Device................................................................17

6. CR2700 Operations ...................................................................................................19

6.1 Handheld Scanning ................................................................................................19

6.2 Targeting ................................................................................................................20

6.3 Presentation Scanning............................................................................................20

6.4 Battery Use ............................................................................................................21

6.5 Paging Reader ........................................................................................................22

6.6 Reader Power Modes..............................................................................................22

7. User Feedback ...........................................................................................................23

7.1 CR2700 Reader......................................................................................................23

7.2 CRA-B27 Battery ....................................................................................................23

7.3 CRA-271 Bluetooth Charging Station & CRA-BTDG27 Bluetooth Dongle ..................23

8. CR2700 Conguration ...............................................................................................24

8.1 Use the Device Conﬁguration on the Code Website ..................................................24

8.2 Use CortexTools3 ....................................................................................................24

8.3 Use JavaScript........................................................................................................24

9. Bluetooth Radio Communications .............................................................................25

9.1 Bluetooth Radio Power............................................................................................25

9.2 Bluetooth Auto-Reconnect......................................................................................25

9.3 Bluetooth Security ..................................................................................................25

10. Interface Parameters...............................................................................................25

10.1 Bluetooth Charging Station Interface ...................................................................25

10.2 Reader Bluetooth Interface ..................................................................................25

11. Programming Reader Buttons..................................................................................25

12. CR2700 Specications ............................................................................................26

12.1Typical Reading Ranges........................................................................................26

12.2 Supported Symbologies.......................................................................................26

12.3 Product Dimensions.............................................................................................27

12.4 Charging Station Dimensions...............................................................................28

12.5 Base & Wall Mount Dimensions ...........................................................................29

12.6 Cart Mount Bracket & Bluetooth Dongle Dimensions ...........................................30

13. 2700 Device Information .........................................................................................31

13.1 Reader Information ..............................................................................................31

13.2 Bluetooth Charger Information.............................................................................32

13.3 Battery Information..............................................................................................33

14. Maintenance & Troubleshooting..............................................................................34

14.1 Approved Disinfectants for the CR2700 Readers..................................................34

14.2 Routine Cleaning & Disinfection ...........................................................................35

14.3 Troubleshooting Guide.........................................................................................36

15. Contact Code for Support ........................................................................................37

16. Warranty ..................................................................................................................37

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2.1 Scanning the Reset Bluetooth Reader to Factory Defaults barcode below (M20390) will erase

all custom congurations and reset the device to default settings. This will also erase any pairing

information. This, however, will not erase any user settings preprogrammed at factory or any JavaScript

les loaded at factory or by the user.

2.2 Scanning the Reboot Reader barcode below (M20345) will power cycle the device. Note: any settings

that are not saved will be erased.

2.3 The CR2700 supports direct connection as a Bluetooth Keyboard device with third party hosts that

support Bluetooth Low Energy (such as PCs, mobile phones and tablets). Scan the BT HID Keyboard

barcode below (M20381) to set the reader as a Bluetooth Keyboard device, then connect using host’s

device manager (on PC) or Bluetooth settings (on mobile devices). Note: this mode is not applicable when

using a Code charger with embedded Bluetooth radio (CRA-A271).

1. Introduction

2. Useful Conguration Codes

Introduction

Code’s CR2700 is an advanced wireless 2D barcode reader purpose-built for medical and healthcare

applications. It features inductive charging, the latest Bluetooth®Low Energy standards, and a lightweight

and ergonomic design in combination with superior barcode scanning performance.

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Part Number Description

CR2701-100 CR2700 (Bluetooth®, palm, light gray, CodeShield®), battery

CR2702-100 CR2700 (Bluetooth, handled, light gray, CodeShield), battery

CR2701-200 CR2700 (Bluetooth, palm, dark gray, CodeShield), battery

CR2702-200 CR2700 (Bluetooth, handled, dark gray, CodeShield), battery

3.1 Readers

Part Number Description

CRA-A270-P4 Inductive charging station, 3-ft USB cable, US power supply

CRA-A271 Bluetooth®inductive charging station, light gray (cable sold seperately)

CRA-A272 Bluetooth inductive charging station, dark gray (cable sold seperately)

CRA-A273-P4 Inductive charging station, dark gray, 3-ft USB cable, US power supply

CRA-A274-P1 Quad-bay battery charger, US power supply

CRA-A274-P2 Quad-bay battery charger, EU power supply

3.2 Charging Stations

Part Number Description

CRA-C31 3-ft straight cable, USB-A to Mini-USB

CRA-C34 3-ft straight cable, USB-A to Micro-USB

CRA-C35 6-ft straight cable, USB-A to Mini-USB

CRA-C36 6-ft straight cable, USB-A to Micro-USB

CRA-C310 10-ft straight cable, USB-A to Micro-USB

3.3 Cables

Part Number Description

CRA-B27 Battery, light gray

CRA-C27DK Battery, dark gray

CRA-BTDG27 Bluetooth dongle for CR2700

CRA-MB6 Desktop base for inductive charging station

CRA-MB7 Monitor mount bracket for inductive charging station

CRA-MB7DK Monitor mount bracket for inductive charging station, dark gray

CRA-MB8 CRA-WMB1 adapter plate to convert mount for CR2700 charger

CRA-WMB4 Wall mount bracket for inductive charging station

CRA-WMB4DK Wall mount bracket for inductive charging station, dark gray

CR2AG-P1 US power supply for Quad-Bay Charging Station CRA-A274

CR2AG-P2 EU & South American power supply for Quad-Bay Charging Station CRA-A274

CRA-CR27-01 Optional metal thumb screws, set of ten; for mounting ve charging stations

CRA-CR27-02 Precut adhesive tape for CRA-MB6, set of two; for mounting one CRA-MB6

CRA-CR27-10 Precut adhesive tape for CRA-MB6, set of ten; for mounting ve CRA-MB6s

3.4 Accessories

3. CR2700 Readers & Accessories

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4.1 Quick Start Guide, D00453, includes general instructions on setting up and operating CR2700

readers and charging stations. (Available on the Documentation section of the CR2700 product page

at codecorp.com.)

4.2 Interface Control Document, D026166, species the communication protocol between Code

Reader hardware and application software that runs on the host computer, specic reader commands,

and examples of a variety of ways to communicate and send data to the reader and command/

communication types.

4.3 Conguration Control Document, D027153, species the reader conguration commands.

Note: D026166 and D027153 are for application developers that want to integrate scan data directly into

their application and control conguration of the barcode reader. These documents are available from Code

Support upon request.

Customers using a keyboard interface won’t need these documents, and should reference the Device

Conguration page at codecorp.com.

The following tools and resources are also available for conguring the CR2700 Reader:

4.4 CortexTools3 is a PC software tool to congure, update, customize and manage Code Readers. It is

available to download from the CR2700 product page on the Code website.

4.5 Device Conguration is an online tool to quickly generate a conguration guide using conguration

manual codes for every application. It is available on codecorp.com under “Support”.

4.6 JavaScript Programming Guide, D028868, describes the JavaScript application programming

interface for the Code Readers. It is available from Code Support upon request (see section 15).

4. Supporting Documents & Resources

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Please note:CR2700 readers can only be charged by the CRA-A271 charging station from Code. They are

incompatible with any other chargers.

5.1 CR2700 Features

Figure 1: CR2701 Reader Features

Figure 2: CR2702 Reader Features

5. Unpacking & Installation

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5.2 Charging Station Features

Figure 3: Charging Station Features for the CRA-A270, CRA-A271, CRA-A272 & CRA-A273

Figure 4: CRA-MB6 Desktop Base Features

5.3 Desktop Base Features

5. Unpacking & Installation (continued)

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5. Unpacking & Installation (continued)

5.4 Quad-Bay Charger Features

5.5 Bluetooth Dongle

The Code Bluetooth Dongle provides an easy setup and reliable

communication to a host PC while allowing the CR2700 to be charged in

a separate location. The Bluetooth Dongle can be Page Button Wireless

LED 10 used with either the CR2700 Inductive Charger (CRA-A270 or

CRA-A273 or the CR2700 Quad-Bay Battery Charger (CRA-A274) to

complete the solution.

Figure 5: CRA-A274 Quad-Bay Battery Charger Features

Page Button Wireless LED

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5. Unpacking & Installation (continued)

5.6 Unpacking

Open the box that contains the product, remove the reader and included accessories. Inspect for damage.

If the product is damaged, please do not proceed to installation. Contact Code Support (see section 15 for

information). Retain the original packaging material for potential return shipment.

5.7 Install & Remove Battery

Only the CRA-B27 battery is compatible with the CR2700 readers. The battery is keyed so it can only be

inserted one way. Insert a B27 battery into the cavity of the reader (Figure 6) until it clicks. Hold any button

on the reader (except the Power Gauge button on the battery) for half a second and the reader will start

its booting sequence. When the reader successfully completes its booting sequence (in about 2 seconds),

the LEDs will ash, and the reader will beep and vibrate once.

To remove the battery, push the battery compartment latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (Figure 6)

until the battery pops up slightly. Pull the battery out of the reader cavity.

Figure 6: Insert & Remove Battery

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5. Unpacking & Installation (continued)

Figure 7: Connect Charging Station

5.8 Connecting Charging Station

Use only cables or power supplies provided by Code to ensure proper communication with the host and to

provide adequate voltage to charge the reader.

5.8.1 Insert the micro USB connector of the cable to the micro USB port on the bottom of the

charging station (Figure 7).

5.8.2 Run the cable along the cable routing guides on the bottom of the charging station. If the

charging station will be placed into a desktop base (CRA-MB6), the cable should exit through the

opening in the back of the charging station (see Figure 8). If the charging station will be mounted on

a wall mount bracket (CRAWMB4) or a VESA mount bracket (CRA-MB7), thread the cable through

one of the two cable exit holes on the bracket (see Figure 9 or 10).

Please note: the CRA-A271 may not charge consistently or at all when connected to a USB hub, even if

the hub is powered.

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Figure 8: Install & Secure Desktop Base CRA-MB6 (thumb screws are optional and sold seperately)

5.9 Mounting Charging Station

There are several mounting congurations to meet different application requirements. Choose the one

suitable for your workow.

5.9.1 Desktop Mount

The Desktop Mount provides extra charger stability when the charger is free standing on a counter

or desk. Place the charging station into a desktop base (CRA-MB6) (Figure 8). The charging station

can be secured onto the base using two pan head screws supplied with the desktop base. The

desktop base can be fastened onto a at surface using included multi-use adhesive tape, if desired

(see Figure 4 for locations to attach the tape). Additional adhesive tape (CRA-CR27-02 or

CRA-CR27-10) is available as an accessory.

Optional thumb screws (CRA-CR27-01) can also be used to fasten the charging station to the base.

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Figure 9: Install Charging Station with Wall Mount Bracket CRA-WMB4

(thumb screws are optional & sold seperately)

5.9.2 Wall Mount

The charging station can be mounted onto a wall using the wall mount bracket (CRAWMB4). Mount

the bracket to a wall using four #10 (M4 or M5) size screws (not provided). The wall mount bracket

can be mounted in upward or downward position depending on application (Figure 9). There are

three positions that the charging station can be afxed onto the bracket. Choose a position suitable

for your workow, thread the USB cable through one of the two cable exit holes on the bracket,

and attach the charging station onto the bracket using two screws supplied with the wall mount

bracket. Optional thumb screws (CRA-CR27-01) are available to mount the charging station without

using a screwdriver.

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Figure 10: Install Charging Station with a VESA Mount CRA-MB7

(thumb screws are optional & sold seperately)

5.9.3 VESA Mount

To mount the charging station next to a monitor on a medical cart, secure the cart VESA mount

bracket (CRA-MB7) to the monitor support beam on the cart rst. The CRA-MB7 is compatible with

monitor size up to 27” (69 cm). It can be mounted with the bracket on either the left or right side of

the monitor. Thread the USB cable through one of the two cable exit holes on the bracket, and attach

the charging station onto the bracket using two screws supplied with the mounting bracket (Figure

10). Optional thumb screws (CRA-CR27-01) are available to attach the charging station without

using a screwdriver.

Please note: screws holding monitor in place may loosen over time and monitor may tilt to one side. If

that occurs, adjust the monitor position and tighten those screws.

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Figure 11: Charging Reader in Charging Station

5.10 Charging CRA-B27 Battery

It is recommended to fully charge the battery before deploying the reader for the rst time, even though a

new battery has a residual amount of battery power. To ensure adequate battery power to last through a

shift, always place the reader back into a charger between activities. Constant charging will not shorten

the life of the battery.

5.10.1 To charge the battery installed in the reader, place the reader in the charging station with the

scan window facing down (Figure 11). The reader will beep once if the reader is powered off and

wakes up, another beep if the reader has been paired with the charger and reconnects. The Power

Gauge LEDs on the battery will start ashing 4 seconds on and 1 second off alternately. Once the

battery is fully charged, the Power Gauge LEDs will stay on solid. The battery will be fully charged

in approximately 3.5 hrs when using the charging station with an external power supply (CRA-P4).

Charging time may vary if the inductive charger is connected to a PC USB port.

5. Unpacking & Installation (continued)

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5.10.2 The batteries can also be charged using the Quad-Bay battery charger (CRAA274). Connect

the Quad-Bay charger to the power supply provided for the charger and plug the power supply to an

AC power source. Insert batteries into the charger (Figure 12). The batteries will start charging as

the Power Gauge LEDs start ashing 4 seconds on and 1 second off. The LEDs will stay solid on

when a battery is fully charged. The battery will be fully charged in approximately 4 hrs when using

the quad-bay battery charger.

Please note: the temperature range to charge the battery is 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F). Although

the reader will operate beyond this range, the battery may not charge properly. To avoid temperature

related battery issues, always charge the battery and operate the reader between 0°C – 40°C (32°F –

104°F).

Please note: It is normal that the area around the serial label on the reader becomes warm during

charging.

For long-term storage or shipping, please remove the battery from the reader or the Quad-bay charger.

Figure 12: Charging B27 Batteries in a Quad-Bay Charger

5. Unpacking & Installation (continued)

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5.11 QuickConnect methods for connecting a CR2700 reader to a Host PC

The CR2700 reader operates in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mode. It must be paired with another

Bluetooth device or application that supports BLE for wireless data communication. There are three

QuickConnect methods:

1. The reader can pair with a CRA-A271 or CRA-A274 Bluetooth Inductive Charging Station

2. The reader can pair with a CRA-ABTDG27 Dongle

3. The reader can connect directly to a host PC using the Code DirectConnect Desktop Application

5.11.1 Pairing with a Bluetooth Inductive Charging Station or Bluetooth Dongle

The CR2700 reader can pair with a CRA-A271, CRA-A274 Bluetooth Inductive Charging Station, or

the Code Bluetooth Dongle. The charging station or dongle will receive data wirelessly from the

paired reader and send to the host PC via USB. It can receive commands, congurations, les, etc.

from the host and send wirelessly to the paired reader.

To pair a CR2700 reader, simply scan the unique QuickConnect Code on the front of the Charging

Station or the Bluetooth Dongle. A successful pairing is indicated by two short beeps followed by

one normal beep and one vibration. Also, the wireless indicators on both the reader and inductive

charging station will turn solid green; the dongle will turn solid blue. Alternatively, the QuickConnect

code can be generated and displayed on a host PC using the DirectConnect application.

5.11.2 Connecting to a Host PC Using the Code DirectConnect Desktop Application

The CR2700 reader can connect directly to the host PC using the DirectConnect desktop application.

This application can be found on the CR2700 product page on the Code website under the Software tab.

Install the application on the host PC. The application will generate a QuickConnect code on the screen.

To connect a CR2700 reader, simply scan the unique QuickConnect Code on the host PC screen.

5. Unpacking & Installation (continued)

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(Enable link lock) (Disable link lock)

5.11.3 Pairing with a Host

The CR2700 reader can be paired with a third-party host such as a mobile phone, tablet or a PC

that supports BLE as a Bluetooth HID keyboard device. Scan the barcode below (M20381) to set

the reader to Bluetooth HID keyboard mode. Open Bluetooth settings menu on the mobile device

or Device Manager on the PC, nd “Code CR2700” in available Bluetooth devices and connect.

Successful connection is indicated by a beep sound and ashing of the BT indicator on the reader.

Automatic reconnection can be set on the host.

5.11.4 Locking Device Links

The CR2700 reader supports locking the link between a reader and the CRA-A271, CRAA274,

or Bluetooth Dongle. Once locked, the charger can only connect with the paired reader. After

pairing a reader, scan the barcode M20409 below to enable Link Lock. To unlock the link, scan the

barcode M20410.

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Figure 13: Manual Scanning

The CR2700 provides red illumination and a blue targeting bar to facilitate barcode scanning.

6.1 Handheld Scanning

Target the CR2700 reader at a barcode at a distance about 10 cm (4”) (Figure 13). If you have a CR2701

(palm unit), press either of the two buttons to read the barcode (Please note: one of the buttons may

be programmed to perform other functions. In this case, press the other button to scan). If you have

a CR2702 (handle unit), pull the trigger to read the barcode until the barcode is successfully read;

alternatively, press one of the buttons on the top of the device. Press the scan button or trigger until the

reader emits a beep, ashes green in the indicator window and vibrates, which indicates a successful

read. Depending on the size of the barcode, the user may need to vary the distance between the reader

and the barcode. In general, high density codes read better at shorter distances (close up) and large or

wide barcodes read better at larger distances (farther away).

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Figure 14: Presentation Scanning

6.2 Targeting

The CR2700 reader emits a blue targeting bar to help capture the barcode within its eld of view (Figure

13). For best performance, aim at the barcode with the targeting bar.

6.3 Presentation Scanning

The CR2700 supports presentation scanning in the charging station. This enables scanning without

pressing a scan button or pulling the trigger. If this feature is enabled and the reader is placed into a

wall mounted or cart mounted charging station, the reader enters presentation scanning mode. When

an object is presented in its eld of view, the reader will automatically emit red illumination, turn on the

targeting bar, and attempt to scan barcodes (Figure 14). A successful read will be indicated by a beep and

ashing green in the indicator window. Normal reading distance is about 10 cm (4”) from the window of

the reader or 9 cm (3.5”) from the bottom of the base but the user may need to move the barcode closer

or farther away for best results depending on barcode size.

Reader’s eld of view

6. CR2700 Operation (continued)

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