Code Alarm CR3 manual

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. The CR3 has been tested by an independent [...]

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. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from Cod[...]

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 ................................................................................................ 31 2.1 1.1 - Continuous Scan - Sle[...]

C002332_09_CR3 User Manual - v Save Settings 4.1 1 - Lockout Link Mode ............................................................................................................. 49 Chapter 5 - Advanced Decode Performance ................................................................................. 50 5.1 - Continuous Illumination ...........[...]

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. Using the[...]

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. The unit also features a 1950 mAH battery that mu[...]

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 ext Mode Symbol Mode T oggles between numeric characters, upper case text, lower case text, and symbol character input T oggles between numeric charact[...]

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% to 50% capacity of battery 0% to 20% capacity of battery – recharge battery as soon as possible Battery is recharging No icon is displayed when bat[...]

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 . 1.5.2 - RS23[...]

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. Hand Held CR3 - T o install a cable on the standard palm-held unit, correctly lin[...]

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. Y ou DO NOT need to power off your host computer (Figure 1.8). The CR3 with USB interface can be[...]

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. USB Native T wo Way[...]

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 . 4. Connect the other connector to host computer into keybo[...]

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 1.10). If you are unsure of the proper location to connect the RS[...]

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) 1.6.4.3 - RS232 Communication Ba[...]

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. The battery is re-charged at the fastest rate when CR3 is in sleep mode: Cabled - 2 hours Cabled - Always (Default)[...]

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). The following guide will give you general instructions on connecting you[...]

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. Once a unit is connected, the a[...]

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 disconnection by reading the disconnect code below (The CR3 may not appear disconnected in the slave Bluetooth connection manager for 10 – 15 seconds after the [...]

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. Scan the following codes to enable or di[...]

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. Possible CR3 Confi gurations RS232 PS2 USB Bluetooth Radio RS232 One W ay Mode This mode is the standard way of transferring unfor- matted, unpacketize[...]

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. The CR3 is available as a palm-held unit or users may purchase a handle (av[...]

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. 1.10 - Imager Field of V iew[...]

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 1.18). Be careful not to place fi ngerprints on the front glass when attaching handle. 2. Once the 8-pin DIN connector of the handle begins to enter the opening in the back of the unit, fi[...]

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 1.21). Place the plastic tab of the battery into the reader (fi gure 1.22). [...]

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 1.3 megapixel i[...]

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. The following tables provide the code to pr[...]

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 2.3 - Left T rigger Optimization Matrix DOT[...]

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 2.5 - Right T rigger Optimization Matrix DOT[...]

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 2.7 - Handle Optimization Matrix DOT[...]

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 Near Field Only On Far Field Only On Off (Default) Note: This function is only recommended for cabled or short term use if battery is the only power sup[...]

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 entering sleep mode: Cabled - 2 hours Cabled - Always (Default) Scan one of the codes below to set the amount of time an uncabled CR3 will operate in[...]

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 the current settings please scan one of the codes below: Save Settings Reset to USB Factory Defaults Reset to PS2 Factory Defaults Reset to RS232 Rese[...]

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 Codablock F Code Note: When Codablock F and Code 128 decoding are enabled, there is some danger of mistakenly decoding a damaged Codablock F symbol as a [...]

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 3.7 - Code 93 Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable Code 93 symbology setti[...]

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 3.1 1 - GoCode Symbology GoCode is a miniature, two-dimension[...]

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 of 5 T wo Digits Off Int 2 of 5 Four Digits On Int 2 of 5 Four Digits Off Sample Int 2 of 5 Code Scan the following codes to enable/disable Maxicode sy[...]

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 MicroPDF417 Scan the following codes to enable/disable Matrix 2 of 5 symbology settings: Matrix 2 of 5 On Matrix 2 of 5 Off (Default) Matrix 2 of 5 S[...]

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 3.17 - NEC 2 of 5 Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable NEC 2 of 5 symbology settings: NEC 2 of [...]

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 . Scan the following codes to enable the approp[...]

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) 3.22 - RSS Symbology 3.21 - QR Code Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable QR Code symbology settings: QR Cod[...]

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 3.23 - T elepen Symbology 3.24 - UPC/EAN/JAN Scan the following codes to enable/disable UPC/EAN/JAN symbology settings: UPC On (Default) UPC Off UPC Short Margin Enabled UPC Short M[...]

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 (Default) Scan the following codes to set your reader ’s volume: Beep Off Beep Low Beep High (Default) Scan the following codes to set the volume for ke[...]

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. The Readability Index is enabled by fi rst reading a CodeXML rule into the permanent CR3 Memory: Code Readability Index Rule: Readability Index Output Enable: Each[...]

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 . High (Default) Medium Low Scan the following codes to turn laser targeting on/off: On (Default) Off Scan the following codes to set the backlight settings: Backlight Off 3 seco[...]

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 #. Y ou will see a text string indicating your [...]

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 4.9 - Keyboard Support Requests map to be installed CR3 has a battery-powered real time clock embedded[...]

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. ( Note: V erify reader contains a radio by locating the ‘XXXX’ number -[...]

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 . The values of each of the following codes are the pixels extending from the outside of the edge of[...]

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). By reducing the vertical window value of the imager to 200 pixels, 1-D codes a[...]

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. Y ou must have the reader farther away than normal. Small 2-Dimensional Codes (480 x 480 pixels) Medium 2-Dimensional Codes (512 x 512 pixels) Large 2-Dimensional Codes (640 x 640[...]

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. This is an advanced feature used for the rapid decoding of 1-dimensiona[...]

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.e., if you scan comma prefi x twi[...]

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. Scan the following codes to enable/disable reader text commands: Reader T ext Commands On Reader T ext Commands Off - [...]

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 Settings Default Settings Default Settings Reset to RF One W ay Bootloader Mode Factory Default Settings Clear All CodeXML Rules Clear All Stored Dat[...]

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. 7.3 - W arranty Code Corporation’s Code Reader 3.0 carries a two year limited warranty as describ[...]

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. The process for return and customer ’s charges will be in accordance with Code’ s Exchange Policy in [...]

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. A few tips are given below for maintenan[...]