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  • Page 1 D032263_01 CR2700 User Manual...
  • Page 2 NO WARRANTY. This technical documentation is provided AS-IS. Further, the documentation does not represent a commitment on the part of Code Corporation. Code Corporation does not warrant that it is accurate, complete or error free. Code Corporation reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Statement of Agency Compliance NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Charging Station ....................... 13 5.8. Mounting Charging Station ......................14 5.9. Charging CRA-B27 Battery ......................17 5.10. Pairing CR2700 with a Bluetooth Device ................19 CR2700 Operations ......................... 21 6.1. Handheld Scanning ........................21 6.2. Targeting ............................. 22 6.3.
  • Page 5 13.1. Reader Information ........................38 13.2. Bluetooth Charger Information ....................39 13.3. Battery Information ........................40 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ....................41 14.1. Approved disinfectants for the CR2700 readers: ..............41 14.2. Routine cleaning and disinfection ................... 42 14.3. Troubleshooting Guide ......................42 Contact Code for support .......................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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).
  • Page 7 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).

  • Page 8: Cr2700 Readers And Accessories

    3. CR2700 Readers and Accessories 3.1. Readers Part Number Description CR2701-100 CR2700 Reader, Palm, Wireless, Light Gray, CodeShield Plastic CR2702-100 CR2700 Reader, Handled, Wireless, Light Gray, CodeShield Plastic 3.2. Charging Stations Part Number Description CRA-A271 CR2700 Reader Bluetooth Inductive Charging Station, Light Gray...

  • Page 9: Supporting Documents And Resources

    The following tools and resources are also available: 4.4. CortexTools2, is a PC software tool to configure, update, customize and manage Code Readers. It is available to download from the CR2700 product page on the Code website. 4.5. Configuration Guide Generator is an online tool to quickly generate a configuration guide using configuration manual codes for every application.

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Installation

    5. Unpacking and Installation Please note: CR2700 readers can only be charged by the CRA-A271 charging station from Code. The CR2700 is not compatible with any other chargers. 5.1. CR2700 Features Figure 1 CR2701 Reader Features Figure 2 CR2702 Reader Features...

  • Page 11: Charging Station Features

    5.2. Charging Station Features Figure 3 CRA-A271 Bluetooth Charging Station Feature 5.3. Desktop Base Features Figure 4 CRA-MB6 Desktop Base Features...

  • Page 12: Quad-Bay Charger Feature

    5.4. Quad-bay Charger Feature Figure 5 CRA-A274 Quad-Bay Battery Charger Features...

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    5.6. Insert and 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.

  • Page 14: Connecting Charging Station

    5.7. Connecting Charging Station Use only cables or power supply provided by Code to ensure proper communication with the host and to provide adequate voltage to charge the reader. 5.7.1. Insert the micro USB connector of the cable to the micro USB port on the bottom of the charging station (Figure 7) 5.7.2.

  • Page 15: Mounting Charging Station

    5.8. Mounting Charging Station There are several mounting configurations to meet different application requirements. Choose the one suitable for your workflow. 5.8.1. 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.
  • Page 16 5.8.2. Wall Mount The charging station can be mounted onto a wall using the wall mount bracket (CRA- WMB4). 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).
  • Page 17 5.8.3. 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 first. The CRA-MB7 is compatible with monitor sizes up to 27” (69 cm). It can be mounted with the bracket on either the left or right side of the monitor.

  • Page 18: Charging Cra-B27 Battery

    5.9. Charging CRA-B27 Battery It is recommended to fully charge the battery before deploying the reader for the first 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.
  • Page 19 5.9.2. The batteries can also be charged using the Quad-Bay battery charger (CRA- A274). 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).

  • Page 20: Pairing Cr2700 With A Bluetooth Device

    A271 Bluetooth Charging Station. 5.10.2. 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 Bluetooth Low Energy as a Bluetooth HID keyboard device. Scan the barcode below (M20381) to set the reader to Bluetooth HID keyboard mode.
  • Page 21 5.10.3. Locking Device Links The CR2700 reader supports locking the link between a reader and the CRA-A271 charger. Once locked, the charger can only connect with the paired reader. After pairing a reader with the CRA-A271 charger, scan the barcode M20409 below to enable Link Lock.

  • Page 22: Cr2700 Operations

    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).

  • Page 23: Targeting

    6.2. Targeting The CR2700 reader emits a blue targeting bar to help capture the barcode within its field 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.

  • Page 24: Battery Use

    The CRA-B27 battery has a built-in health check that tracks residual power capacity against a new cell. See section 13.3 for the M-Code to output battery health information as a percentage of a new cell. Depending on use intensity and workflow, replace the battery when the residual capacity drops below a predetermined level to ensure that the battery will always last through a full shift.
  • Page 25 Paging LED on the charging station will flash 3 times quickly. 6.6. Reader Power Modes The CR2700 readers support 3 power modes.  Operating Mode – The reader attempts to decode barcodes either by a trigger pull (or button press) or in presentation mode if enabled.

  • Page 26: User Feedback Indicators

    7. User Feedback Indicators The CR2700 readers have built-in audio, visual and haptic indicators to provide status information to the user. Default indicator patterns are described below. These patterns can be customized for different use environments. For example, when used in a room where the patient is resting, it is desirable to turn off the beeper.

  • Page 27: Cra-B27 Battery

    7.2. CRA-B27 Battery Status Visual Power gauge button pushed LEDs turn on for 4 seconds Scanner trigger is pulled or button is pushed LEDs turn on for 4 seconds Charging LEDs alternate on for 4 seconds and off for 1 second Fully charged while remaining in charger LEDs stay solid on 7.3.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Cr2700

    The online Configuration Guide Generator contains all manual configuration codes for the device. It can display an individual code to be scanned by a reader directly off the screen. It can easily generate a PDF file containing one or multiple codes.
  • Page 29 JavaScript gives you the capability. Code devices will retain JavaScript even after restoring factory settings. Please contact Code Support (see section 15) for information on JavaScript application development for Code devices and to request the JavaScript Programmers Guide...

  • Page 30: Bluetooth Radio Communications

    9. Bluetooth Radio Communications 9.1. Bluetooth Radio Power The CR2700 readers use Class 2 Bluetooth Radio. Its power output level in the reader is set to 0 dBm by default but can be configured to lower or higher maximum levels. The default power output level of the Bluetooth radio on the CRA-A271 charger is -8 dBm and also can be adjusted.

  • Page 31: Interface Parameters

    HID keyboard device by default. To change to another interface type, scan the desired interface configuration code or use CortexTools2. 10.2. Reader Bluetooth Interface If a CR2700 reader is connected directly to a host via Bluetooth Low Energy, it communicates as a Bluetooth HID keyboard device.

  • Page 32: Programming Reader Buttons

    11. Programming Reader Buttons The buttons on the readers can be programmed to change reader settings. For example, switch between “Day” and “Night” modes, or between “Regular” and “Continuous” scanning modes. Contact Code Support for details.

  • Page 33: Cr2700 Specifications

    12.2. Supported Symbologies Symbologies that can be decoded by the CR2700 are listed below. Common ones are turned on by default, but all can be turned on or off. To turn symbologies on or off, scan the symbology barcodes in the CR2700 Configuration Guide located on Code website at or use CortexTools2 software.
  • Page 34 UPC-A/EAN/UPC-E 12.2.2. Symbologies default off Codablock F Code 11 Code 32 Composite Data Matrix Inverse Han Xin Code Hong Kong 2 of 5 IATA 2 of 5 Maxicode Matrix 2 of 5 Micro PDF417 MSI Plessey NEC 2 of 5...

  • Page 35: Product Dimensions

    12.3. Product Dimensions Figure 15 CR2701 Reader Dimensions Figure 16 CR2702 Reader Dimension...
  • Page 36 Figure 17 CRA-A271 Charging Station Dimensions Figure 18 CRA-A274 Quad-Bay Battery Charger Dimensions...
  • Page 37 Figure 19 CRA-MB6 Desktop Base Dimensions Figure 20 CRA-WMB4 Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions...
  • Page 38 Figure 21 CRA-MB7 Cart Mount Bracket Dimensions...

  • Page 39: Cr2700 Device Information

    13.1. Reader Information For device management and obtaining support from Code, reader information will be needed. To find out the reader model number, serial number, firmware version and optional licenses, run CortexTools2 software, connect the reader to the PC via the Bluetooth charger A271.

  • Page 40: Bluetooth Charger Information

    Above information can also be output to a text application such as Notepad. 13.2. Bluetooth Charger Information Scan the barcode below (M20408) to obtain Bluetooth charger information. Following data will be displayed: Charger Model Number Charger Bluetooth MAC address Charger Firmware Version Number Charger Custom Date (if embedded by user) Above information can also be output to a text application such as Notepad.

  • Page 41: Battery Information

    Battery Health (%residual capacity vs. a new cell) Above information can also be output to a text application such as Notepad. Note: Code will periodically release new firmware for readers. For information on latest firmware visit our website at www.codecorp.com/codesupport.php.

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    • Dispatch® Wipes Please note: mixed disinfectants have not been tested or approved to use with any Code devices and may result in damage and void the warranty. Please avoid using mixed disinfectants or alternating use of different disinfectants, even of approved disinfectants.

  • Page 43: Routine Cleaning And Disinfection

    14.2. Routine cleaning and disinfection To maintain the highest performance of Code products, please follow the steps described below for routine maintenance and cleaning. Failure to follow proper cleaning procedures or using unapproved cleaners may result in the product warranty being voided.
  • Page 44 Use M-code to set the keyboard or misses characters language to correspond to your system settings. Incorrect Communication Find and scan the M-Code to set Protocol raw data or package data. When power gauge on battery is Battery may be out of power...

  • Page 45: Contact Code For Support

     Firmware version Code Support will respond by telephone, or email. If it is deemed necessary to return the device to Code for repair, Code Support will provide a Return Authorization (RMA) Number and shipping instructions. Packaging or shipping improperly may result in damage to the device and void the warranty.

  • Page 46: Limited Warranty

    Code serial number has been removed or defaced. If a Code Product is returned under a warranty claim and Code determines, in Code’s sole discretion, that the warranty remedies do not apply, Code will contact Customer to arrange either: i) repair or replace the Product;...
  • Page 47 Customer for the Code product that is subject to the claim. In no event will either party be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential damages.

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