Zebra CR8178-SC User Manual

CR8178-SC

Standard Cradle

Quick Reference

Guide

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Introduction

The CR8178-SC (standard) cordless digital scanner cradle acts as charger and radio communication interface for the DS8178 cordless digital scanner. The CR8178-SC can sit on a desktop or be mounted on a wall. The CR8178-SC healthcare cradle can sit on a desktop or be mounted on a wall or cart. The cradle receives data from the digital scanner via a Bluetooth radio, and sends that data to the host through an attached cable. The cradle also charges the digital scanner’s internal battery when the digital scanner is inserted. The digital scanner can be charged from an external power supply or a USB cable powered by the host. This document provides basic instructions on setting up and using the cradle.

Equipment Supplied

The cradle package includes one CR8178-SC cradle.

Accessories

The following equipment may be needed:

• Power supply (for faster charging).

• Mounting

• Two M4 screws (for a vertical mount using the threaded brass screw holes,

if applicable). Not available from Zebra.

• Wall mount bracket. Not available from Zebra.

• 3M™ Dual Lock™ fasteners for mounting. Sold separately from Zebra.

Save the shipping container for storing or shipping. Inspect all equipment for damage. If anything is damaged or missing, call an authorized Zebra Support Center immediately.

Service Information

If you have a problem running your unit or using your equipment, contact your facility’s Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra Global Customer Support at

http://www.zebra.com/support

For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.zebra.com/support

Quick Reference Guide 3

Charging/ Communications Contacts

LED

Page Button

Removable Scanner Latch (vertical/mobile cart mount position)

LED

Pairing Bar Code

Scanner Lock (when converter knob is set to vertical mount)

Removable Scanner Latch (horizontal mount position)

Cradle Features

Top

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Keyhole Mounting Hole

Rubber Foot

Interface Cable

Groove

Interface Cable Groove

Interface Cable

Support Hook

Keyhole Mounting Hole

Interface Port

Desk/Wall Mount Converter Knob

Rubber Foot

Vertical Mount Threaded Brass Screw Holes

(2 -

M4x5 mm)

Wall or Mobile Cart

Desk Point Triangle Indicator

Appropriately to Select

Bottom

NOTE When mounting on a mobile cart the desk/wall mount

converter knob must be in the wall mount position (locked).

Quick Reference Guide 5

Cradle Connections

1. Connect the appropriate cable to the power supply and an AC power source, if

necessary. This ensures detection of the host and prevent inadvertently back powering the cradle from improper detection of the host.

2. Insert the interface cable into the host port.

3. Insert the interface cable into the cradle’s host port.

4. If applicable, thread the interface cable under the interface cable support hook

and run the cable along the interface cable groove.

5. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle either by inserting it in the cradle (if Pair

on Contacts is enabled) or by scanning the pairing bar code.

6. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected

interfaces). Refer to the Product Reference Guide.

Changing the Host Interface

To connect to a different host, or to the same host through a different cable:

1. Unplug the interface cable from the host.

2. Unplug the power supply from the cradle, if a power supply is used.

3. Connect the interface cable to the new host, or the new interface cable to the

existing host.

4. Reconnect the power supply, if required.

5. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected

interfaces). Refer to the Product Reference Guide.

Using a DC Power Supply

The cradle can operate from host supplied power, if available. If host power is limited or not available, an external DC power supply can be used with certain host interface cables that support a power jack. An external power supply is recommended if fastest charging is required.

CAUTION Always disconnect the DC power supply BEFORE

disconnecting the cable to the host end or the cradle may not recognize the new host.

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Desk Position

45.5 mm (1.8 in)

81 mm (3.2 in)

Note: Drawing is not to scale.

Mounting the Cradle

Horizontal Mount

1. Ensure the scanner latch is in the horizontal mount position (see Removable

Scanner Latch (horizontal mount position) on page 3).

2. Use a screwdriver or coin to turn the desk/wall mount converter knob (triangle

indicator) to the position shown below.

3. The rubber feet on the bottom of the cradle provide traction and prevent

surface damage.

Vertical Mount/Mobile Cart

Mount the cradle vertically as follows:

1. Ensure the scanner latch is in the vertical mount position (see Removable

Scanner Latch (vertical/mobile cart mount position) on page 3).

2. Mount using the two brass threaded screw holes or the two keyhole mounts.

a. When mounting using the two brass threaded screw holes, drill the holes 45.5

mm (1.8 in) apart and use two M4 screws.

b. When mounting using the two keyhole mounts, install the screws on the wall

81 mm (3.2 in) apart.

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