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C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 1 Save Settings This version of the manual supports fi rmware 3308 and all handle trigger optimization. Manual V ersion 09 Release Date: 12/22/06 User Manual.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - i Save Settings Statement of Agency Compliance The CR3 can be set to use targeting lasers. The CR3’ s targeting laser emits Class 2M radiation outside of the product per IEC 60825-1. Class 2M Laser/LED product. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - ii Save Settings Code Reader 3.0 User Manual Copyright © 2005 Code Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The software described in this manual may only be used in accordance with the terms of its license agreement.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - iii Save Settings T able of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 1 1.1 - Introduction ........................
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - iv Save Settings 2.10 - Continuous Scan ........................................................................................................ ........ 30 2.1 1 - Continuous Scan Settings ................................
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - v Save Settings 4.1 1 - Lockout Link Mode ............................................................................................................. 49 Chapter 5 - Advanced Decode Performance ...........................
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 1 Save Settings Chapter 1 - Getting Started.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 2 Save Settings 1.1 - Introduction The CR3 establishes a new benchmark for Portable Data T erminals and Hand Held Computers by combining the industry’s best imaging technology with a graphic display and rugged keyboard to create the smallest and lightest full-featured bar code reading terminal on the market.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 3 Save Settings 1.2 - Unpacking 1.3 - Powering On/Off Reader Figure 1.1 Remove the CR3 from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged during shipping, please call Code at (801) 495-2200. The standard CR3 unit is shipped with a USB cable interface.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 4 Save Settings 1.4 - Keypad/Icon Overview The chart below shows key/button functions. Description of Button Function Key Numeric Mode Upper Case T ext Mode Lower Case T e.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 5 Save Settings The chart below shows all of the icons for CodeViewer™ software and their defi nitions. Icon Description Power Icons 50% to 100% capacity of battery 20%.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 6 Save Settings 1.5 - Batch Operation 1.5.1 - Introduction Batch data storage and data transfer are controlled by the resident JavaScript application on your CR3 reader . Please consult the Code Viewer user manual for the application on your CR3 for instructions on how to control data storage and transfer .
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 7 Save Settings 1.6 - Cabled Operation 1.6.1 - Introduction The CR3 is available with USB, RS232 and PS2 cables. All of the cables are connected to the CR3 with a 8-pin DIN connector . Different cables may be required for dif ferent hosts.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 8 Save Settings 1.6 - Cabled Operation 1.6.2 - USB Cable Installation Guide T o connect the CR3 to your host computer via USB interface: 1. Make sure the USB cable is suffi ciently attached to your CR3 unit (Figure 1.7). 2.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 9 Save Settings 1.6.2.1 - USB Communication Settings USB Keyboard Mode - Data is sent from the Reader and interpreted by the host just as if a US keyboard was being used to enter data. USB Downloader - This mode is the standard way of transferring batch fi les or new fi rmware through the USB port.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 10 Save Settings 1.6.3 - PS2 Cable Installation Guide 1. Power off the host computer . 2. Attach the end of the PS2 cable with the single connector A to the CR3. 3. Disconnect your keyboard from the host and connect the appropriate connector to the PS2 cable B .
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 11 Save Settings 1.6.4 - RS232 Cable Installation Guide T o connect the CR3 to your host computer via RS232 interface: 1. Make sure the RS232 cable is suffi ciently attached to your unit. 2. Connect the RS232 interface cable to your host computer (Figure 1.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 12 Save Settings 1.6.4.1 - RS232 Communication Data Bit Settings Scan the following codes to set the appropriate data bit: 7 Data Bits 8 Data Bits (Default) 1.6.4.2 - RS232 Communication Stop Bit Settings Scan the following code to set the appropriate stop bit data: 2 Stop Bits (Default) 1.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 13 Save Settings 1.6.5 - Cabled Reader - Time Out Settings Scan one of the codes below to set the amount of time a cabled CR3 will be enumerated before enter- ing sleep mode.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 14 Save Settings 1.7 - Bluetooth Radio Operation 1.7.1 - Introduction This CR3 features a Bluetooth® wireless radio. The radio allows for point-to-point wireless communica- tion with other Bluetooth devices that support serial port protocol (SPP).
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 15 Save Settings Radio Range and T ransferring Data The CR3 radio is a Class 1 device. If connected to another Class 1 device the unit has roughly a 300 foot line of sight operating range. If connecting to a Class 2 or Class 3 device, the operating range may drop to match the lower range.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 16 Save Settings Save Settings Scan the code below to make the RF settings permanent on the reader: Save Settings Disconnecting from the Device Y ou may force disconnectio.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 17 Save Settings 1.7.3 - Bluetooth Radio Auto Disconnect Auto Disconnect: This feature is used when multiple CR3 units are connecting to the same Bluetooth Radio. By enabling Auto Disconnect the CR3 radio disconnects after each data transmission, allowing other radios to connect.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 18 Save Settings 1.8 - Reader Feedback Guide The chart below shows potential icon combinations in CodeViewer™ software. Consult the chart to verify a confi guration.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 19 Save Settings 1.9 - T argeting and Reading T echniques The CR3 utilizes digital camera technology to take a picture of a symbol. Once an image is captured, the CR3 utilizes advanced decoding algorithms to extract data from the captured image.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 20 Save Settings SXGA Imaging Area VGA Imaging Area 3. Hold the CR3 still - DO NOT SWIPE OR MOVE THE READER. Press the trigger until the CR3 beeps, indicating the code has been successfully decoded. 4. The reader may be optimized to your specifi c environment by scanning codes in Chapter 2.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 21 Save Settings 1.1 1 - Decode Zone Figure 1.18.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 22 Save Settings 1.12 - Attaching Handles H1 - Handle 1. Place the CR3 in the cradle of the handle and slide the unit back (Figure 1.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 23 Save Settings 1.13 - Reader Battery Installation Attaching and Detaching the Lithium Ion Battery The CR3 can be purchased with a 1950 mAH Lithium Ion battery . T o install battery , make sure the battery is in the correct position (fi gure 1.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 24 Save Settings Chapter 2 - Optimization and T rigger Programming.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 25 Save Settings 2.1 - Introduction The CR3 comes pre-confi gured with Dynamic Optimization T echnology (DOT), a revolutionary adaptive read technique that eliminates the need to manually set most individual parameters. From the moment you turn on your CR3, you are taking full advantage of the dual path 1.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 26 Save Settings Far Field (FF) : The farthest fi eld of the CR3’ s two image fi elds. The Far Field has the lowest resolution (480 x 320 DPI). It has an optimal focal point of 9” (228.6 mm) away from the lens of the reader with a 4” wide fi eld of view at this point.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 27 Save Settings 2.4 - Left T rigger Programming Scan the following codes to set the left trigger functionality: Read Codes with Both Imagers (Default) Read with Far-Field Imager ONL Y Read with Near-Field Imager ONL Y T ake Picture 2.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 28 Save Settings 2.6 - Right T rigger Programming Scan the following codes to set the right trigger functionality: Read Codes with Both Imagers (Default) Read Code with Far-Field Imager ONL Y Read Code with Near-Field Imager ONL Y T ake Picture 2.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 29 Save Settings Scan the following codes to set the handle trigger functionality: Read Codes with Both Imagers (Default) Read Code with Far-Field Imager ONL Y Read Code with Near-Field Imager ONL Y T ake Picture 2.8 - Handle T rigger Programming 2.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 30 Save Settings 2.9 - Continuous T rigger Optimization 2.10 - Continuous Scan Scan the following codes to turn continuous scanning on/off: Both Near & Far Field On Ne.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 31 Save Settings 2.1 1.1 - Continuous Scan - Sleep T ime Out Scan one of the codes below to set the amount of time a cabled CR3 will operate in continuous scan mode before.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 32 Save Settings Chapter 3 - CR3 Programming: Symbology Settings.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 33 Save Settings 3.1 - Introduction The following chapter will allow a user to change the symbology settings on the CR3. T o reset the unit to factory defaults or to save .
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 34 Save Settings 3.4 - Codablock F Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable Codablock F symbology settings: Codablock F On Codablock F Off (Default) Sample Cod.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 35 Save Settings 3.8 - Code 128 Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable Code 128 symbology settings: Code 128 On (Default) Code 128 Off Code 128 Short Margin On Code 128 Short Margin Off (Default) Sample Code 128 Code 3.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 36 Save Settings 3.9 - Composite Symbologies Scan the following codes to enable/disable Composite symbology settings: Composite On Composite Off (Default) Data Matrix Inverse On Data Matrix Inverse Off (Default) Sample Data Matrix Code Sample Data Matrix Code 3.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 37 Save Settings Scan the following codes to enable/disable Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology settings: Int 2 of 5 On (Default) Int 2 of 5 Off Int 2 of 5 T wo Digits On Int 2 o.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 38 Save Settings 3.15 - Micro PDF417 Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable micro PDF 417 symbology settings: MicroPDF417 On MicroPDF417 Off (Default) Sample.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 39 Save Settings 3.18 - PDF 417 Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable PDF 417 symbology settings: PDF 417 On (Default) PDF417 Off Macro PDF 417 On Macro PDF 417 Off (Default) Sample PDF 417 Code 3.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 40 Save Settings For an explanation of Pharmacode settings and all programming codes please refer to Appendix G of the CR3 User Manual. Y ou may download the Appendix G at: www .codecorp.com/support/usermanuals.htm 3.19 - Pharmacode All postal code default settings are OFF .
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 41 Save Settings Scan the following codes to enable/disable RSS symbology settings: RSS Limited On RSS 14 and RSS 14 T runcated On RSS 14 Stacked On RSS Expanded On All RSS On All RSS Off (Default) 3.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 42 Save Settings Scan the following codes to enable/disable T elepen symbology settings: T elepen On - Default T elepen Off Sample T elepen 3.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 43 Save Settings Chapter 4 - Reader Feedback and Special Settings.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 44 Save Settings 4.1 - V olume and Vibration Settings Scan the following codes to set vibration mode: Vibrate On / Beep On Vibrate On / Beep Off Vibrate Off / Beep On (Def.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 45 Save Settings The reader will store the rule and reset, but will not output the Readability Index until the Readability Index Output Enable code is read.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 46 Save Settings 4.4 - Backlight T imeout Settings 4.5 - Laser Settings Scan one of the following codes to set the brightness of the CR3 laser .
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 47 Save Settings T o fi nd out the Reader ID and fi rmware version, open a text editor program (i.e., Notepad, Microsoft Word, etc.) and read the following code: Reader ID and Firmware Note: For units with a Bluetooth Radio, the Reader ID is also your Bluetooth Radio PIN #.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 48 Save Settings Scan the following codes to set appropriate keyboard mapping: US English (Default) US English - Leading 0 US English - ctrl + char No Leading 0 French German Japanese Universal Keyboard Custom Keyboard 4.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 49 Save Settings T o establish a permanently linked connection between the reader and a CodeXML modem, you must fi rst scan the Reader ID and Firmware V ersion code (see below). V erify the modem is connected to the host and the Blue LED is on.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 50 Save Settings Chapter 5 - Advanced Decode Performance.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 51 Save Settings 5.2 - Set T argeting Zone T olerances 50 Most Accurate 7 5 1 0 0 1 2 5 150 200 400 1600 (Default) Least Accurate The targeting zone is the area around the outside of the code that is viewed by the imager .
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 52 Save Settings 5.3 - Windowing If only one size of bar code is being scanned in an application, the CR3 can be optimized to reduce processing time by adjusting the viewing frame within the fi eld of view of the image (ONL Y FOR SXGA MODE).
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 53 Save Settings 1-Dimensional Codes ONL Y (1024 X 200 pixels) Caution: It may be more diffi cult to read other codes while in this setting.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 54 Save Settings 5.4 - VGA & Megapixel Settings User ’s may optimize the CR3’ s megapixel (SXGA) imager (1280 x 1024) to VGA (640 x 480). This feature is used to decrease the pixel sampling area, which will greatly increase processing speed.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 55 Save Settings Chapter 6 - Adding a Prefi x or Suffi x and Reader T ext Commands.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 56 Save Settings 6.1 - Prefi x Settings If you scan the following codes, you will lose any unsaved settings. Make sure to save settings on your reader before scanning the prefi x codes. If you scan more than one prefi x you will receive each scanned prefi x in your scanned data; (i.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 57 Save Settings Suffi x - T ab Suffi x - T ab Suffi x - Erase / None 6.4 - Reader T ext Commands Enabling Reader T ext Commands allows the CR3 to accept text commands via RS232 or RF commmunication.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 58 Save Settings Chapter 7 - CR3: Maintenance and T roubleshooting.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 59 Save Settings 7.1 - Reset Reader to Factory Defaults Scan the following codes to reset reader: Reset to USB Factory Reset to PS/2 Factory Reset to RS232 Factory Default.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 60 Save Settings Lithium Ion Battery - W arning: Charge the battery with Code cables ONL Y . Do not open battery , dispose of in fi re, or short circuit - it may ignite, explode, leak, or get hot causing personal injury. 7.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 61 Save Settings 7.4 - CR3 Accessories products. Customer will pay for any pre-shipped replacement product in case it does not return the replaced product to Code within 7 days of receipt of the replacement product.
C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - 62 Save Settings 7.5 - Frequently Asked Questions For a complete list of Frequently Asked Questions, please visit: http://www .codecorp.com/support/faq.htm 7.6 - CR3 Maintenance The CR3 device operates effi ciently and reliably and needs only a minimum of maintenance to operate.
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