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D032263_03_CR2700_User_Manual

Problem  

Possible Causes

Potential Solutions

Illumination or targeting does 

not appear when a scan button 

or the trigger is pressed

Battery is out of power

Charge the battery or replace it with a freshly charged one. When 

charging, make sure LEDs on the battery are blinking.

Imager failure with the top LED 

on the scanner blinking red

Contact support

Illumination is on but the reader 

does not scan the barcode

Some symbologies are  

enabled by default, but some  

are not

Make sure the symbology you are scanning is enabled. Symbologies 

can be enabled or disabled using configuration codes (M-Codes) on 

Code’s website.

The reader scans the barcode 

but fails to transmit the data to 

the host

Incorrect communication mode

Set the scanner to the correct communication mode using  

appropriate M-code available on Code’s website (

Note

: USB  

keyboard is the most common mode).

CortexTools3 is open

CortexTools3 takes ownership of the scanner, and data will be sent 

only to CortexTools3. Close CortexTools3.

The host receives incorrect 

data or misses characters

Incorrect keyboard language

Use M-code to set the keyboard language to correspond to your 

system settings.

Incorrect communication  

protocol

Find and scan the M-Code to set raw data or package data.

Incorrect setting for  

intercharacter delay

Use M-code to set the intercharacter delay to match your  

system settings.

When power gauge on

battery is pressed, no LEDs

on the battery turn on

Battery may be out of power

Charge the battery or replace with a freshly charged one. When  

charging, make sure battery LEDs are blinking.

Battery is malfunctioning

Replace the battery with a functioning one.

The reader beeps three times

Reader failed to connect to a 

Bluetooth charging base

Make sure the charger is powered up (Wireless logo on the  

charger is lit or blinking) and scan the QuickConnect Code again.

Decodes but fails to transfer data Make sure scanner is connected to charger base by scanning the 

QuickConnect code.

Cannot connect with my

Bluetooth device

Device does not support BLE  

connection

Use a compatible device that supports BLE.

The reader beeps and vibrates 

four times after scanning  

configuration code

Reader successfully decodes 

but fails to process configuration 

code

Make sure to use the correct configuration codes for the reader.

Wireless LED on reader

flashing one time per second

Reader is not connected to a

charger or host (PC, tablet, mo-

bile phone that supports BLE)

Move the reader into the Bluetooth range of a charger/host. Scan the 

QuickConnect Code on the charger to pair and connect. Use Device 

Manager on the host to pair and connect with the reader.

Wireless LED flashes once

every 10 seconds

Reader is in sleep mode and out 

of charger

Place reader in charger or press any button to wake the reader up.

Scanner beeps until a button is 

pressed

Paging has been turned on

Beeps until a reader button is pushed, paging button on the charger 

is touched for more than 1 second, or paging times out (30 seconds 

by default).

Page button does not work

No reader is connected or reader

is out of range. Paging LED 

flashes 3 times when touched for 

more than 1 second

Scan QuickConnect code to pair the scanner with the charger or bring 

the reader in range of the charger.

Wireless LED Flashes fast 7

times, no data can be sent

Base is attempting to connect to  

a reader

Make sure scanner is on and in range.

Reader scans PDF code on

driver’s license but does not

parse the data

Reader may require a parsing

license

Contact sales rep. to purchase a DL parsing license, which can be 

installed by scanning a barcode provided by Code.

Reader is not correctly configured

for driver’s license parsing

Make sure the correct parsing file/JavaScript has been loaded to the 

reader.

14.3 Troubleshooting Guide

14. Maintenance & Troubleshooting (continued)

Summary of Contents for CR2700

Page 1: ...1 D032263_03_CR2700_User_Manual USER MANUAL MANUAL VERSION 03 UPDATED AUGUST 2022 CR2700...

Page 2: ...photocopying or recording in information storage and retrieval systems NO WARRANTY This technical documentation is provided AS IS Further the documentation does not represent a commitment on the part...

Page 3: ...CRA 271 Bluetooth Charging Station CRA BTDG27 Bluetooth Dongle 23 8 CR2700 Configuration 24 8 1 Use the Device Configuration on the Code Website 24 8 2 Use CortexTools3 24 8 3 Use JavaScript 24 9 Blu...

Page 4: ...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 Bluetoo...

Page 5: ...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 lig...

Page 6: ...to their application and control configuration of the barcode reader These documents are available from Code Support upon request Customers using a keyboard interface won t need these documents and sh...

Page 7: ...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 Re...

Page 8: ...User_Manual 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 In...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...ing 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 t...

Page 12: ...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 des...

Page 13: ...racket can be mounted in upward or downward position depending on application Figure 9 There are three positions that the charging station can be affixed onto the bracket Choose a position suitable fo...

Page 14: ...n 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 brack...

Page 15: ...ttery 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 th...

Page 16: ...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 t...

Page 17: ...commands configurations files 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 B...

Page 18: ...vice Manager on the PC find Code CR2700 in available Bluetooth devices and connect Successful connection is indicated by a beep sound and flashing of the BT indicator on the reader Automatic reconnect...

Page 19: ...ess 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 devic...

Page 20: ...d 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 field of view the reader will automatically...

Page 21: ...flash As power level increases more LEDs will flash Once it is fully charged four LEDs will stay on solid The CRA B27 battery has a built in health check that tracks residual power capacity against a...

Page 22: ...ed the 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 t...

Page 23: ...dicator turns on red Three slow beeps upon completion Three slow vibrations upon completion Transmitting data LED flashes rapidly multiple times 7 1 CR2700 Reader Status Visual Power guage button push...

Page 24: ...ding model number serial number Bluetooth MAC address license numbers if loaded custom date if programmed and battery health information Send commands refer to device Interface Control Document and Co...

Page 25: ...ts 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 and...

Page 26: ...t of the reader in Metric units then converted to Imperial units 12 2 Supported Symbologies Symbologies that can be decoded by the CR2700 are listed below Common ones are turned on by default but all...

Page 27: ...27 D032263_03_CR2700_User_Manual 12 3 Product Dimensions Figure 16 CR2701 Reader Dimensions Figure 17 CR2702 Reader Dimensions 12 CR2700 Specifications continued...

Page 28: ...0_User_Manual 12 4 Charging Station Dimensions Figure 18 Charging Station Dimensions for the CRA A270 CRA A271 CRA A272 CRA A273 Figure 19 CRA A274 Quad Bay Battery Charger Dimensions 12 CR2700 Specif...

Page 29: ...29 D032263_03_CR2700_User_Manual 12 5 Base Wall Mount Dimensions Figure 20 CRA MB6 Desktop Base Dimensions Figure 21 CRA WMB4 Wall Mount Bracket Dimensions 12 CR2700 Specifications continued...

Page 30: ...63_03_CR2700_User_Manual 12 6 Cart Mount Bracket Bluetooth Dongle Dimensions Figure 22 CRA MB7 Cart Mount Bracket Dimensions Figure 23 CRA BTDG27 Bluetooth Dongle Dimensions 12 CR2700 Specifications c...

Page 31: ...al number firmware version and optional licenses run CortexTools3 software connect the reader to the PC via the Bluetooth charger A271 Once CortexTools3 indicates the reader is connected go to the Adv...

Page 32: ...Charger Information Scan the barcode below M20408 to obtain Bluetooth charger information The following data will be displayed Note Above information can also be output to a text application such as...

Page 33: ...n The following data will be displayed Note Above information can also be output to a text application such as Notepad Note Code will periodically release new firmware for hardware For information on...

Page 34: ...Windex Original Windex Multi Surface Anti Bacterial Spray Formula 409 Glass and Surface Hepacide Quat II Dispatch Wipes Please note mixed disinfectants have not been tested or approved to use with any...

Page 35: ...ing Gently wipe plastic cases of the reader with battery installed and charging station with approved disinfectants Never pour or spread liquid directly on the device Do not remove the battery to clea...

Page 36: ...arger is lit or blinking and scan the QuickConnect Code again Decodes but fails to transfer data Make sure scanner is connected to charger base by scanning the QuickConnect code Cannot connect with my...

Page 37: ...provide following information Device model number Device serial number Firmware version Code Support will respond by telephone or email If it is deemed necessary to return the device to Code for repa...

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