Zebra Technologies CR2278 User Manual

CR2278

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Presentation Cradle

Quick Reference

Guide

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Introduction

The CR2278-PC (presentation) cordless digital scanner cradle acts as charger and radio communication interface for the DS2278 cordless digital scanner. The CR2278-PC can sit on a desktop or be mounted on a wall.

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 CR2278-PC cradle.

Accessories

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The following equipment may be needed:

• Power supply (for faster charging).

• Mounting bracket (must be purchased separately).

• Two M4 screws (for a bracket mount using the threaded brass screw holes, if applicable). Not available 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.

Related Documentation

• DS2278 Digital Scanner Quick Start Guide, p/n MN-002916-xx.

• DS2278 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide, p/n MN-002915-xx.

All documentation and translations are available at:

www.zebra.com/support

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 Zebra Support at

http://www.zebra.com/support

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

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Charging/Communications Contacts

Pairing Bar Code (in back)

LED Indicator

Rubber Feet

Host

Interface Port

Station Mount Threaded Brass Screw Holes (2 - M4 x 5 mm)

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Cradle Features

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Bottom

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.

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2. Insert the interface cable into the host port.

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

4. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle either by inserting it in the cradle

(if Pair

on Contacts is enabled) or by scanning t

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

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he pairing bar code.

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.

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

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nce 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.

Mounting the Cradle

When placing the cradle on a tabletop, the rubber feet on the bottom of the cradle provide traction and prevent surface damage.

To mount the cradle on a mounting bracket:

1. Install the mounting bracket in the appropriate location and secure in

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2. Attach the interface and power cables to the cradle (see Cradle

Connections

3. Position the cradle on the mounting surface lining up the station mount

thread on the mounting bracket.

4. Attach the cradle securely to the surface using the two M4 screws.

5. Insert the digital scanner in the cradle.

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ed brass screw holes on the bottom of the cradle with the holes

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Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle.

CAUTION Do not pour, spray, or spill any liquid on the cradle.

Sending Data to the Host Computer

The cradle receives data from the digital scanner via a wireless radio connection and transmits it to the host computer via the host cable. The digital scanner and cradle must be paired for successful wireless communication.

Pairing

NOTE The pairing bar code that connects the digital scanner to a

cradle is unique to each cradle.

Do not scan data or parameters until pairing completes.

Only when the digital scanner is paired to the cradle, it automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio losing communication. Refer to the Product Reference Guide for more information.

Pairing is the process by which a digital scanner initiates communication with a cradle. To pair the digital scanner with the cradle, scan the pairing bar code. A high/low/high/low beep sequence indicates that the pairing bar code was decoded. When a connection between the cradle and digital scanner is established, a low/high beep sounds.

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