User Manual Code Reader 1200™ Code Reader 1210™ C003525_06_CR1200_User Manual Save Settings Manual Version 6 Release Date: 3/16/091 C003525_06_CR1200_User_Manual
Statement of Agency Compliance The CR1200 has been tested for compliance with FCC regulations and was found to be compliant with all applicable FCC Rules and Regulations. IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Code Reader 1200 / Code Reader User Manual Copyright © 2006 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 Code Corporation. This includes electronic or mechanical means such as photocopying or recording in information storage and retrieval systems. NO WARRANTY.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 - Introduction............................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 - Operational Overview.............................................................................................................. 2 1.3 - About This Document.......................................
.9 - Data Matrix Symbology......................................................................................................... 21 5.10 - GoCode Symbology ........................................................................................................... 21 5.11 - Interleaved 2 of 5 Symbology ............................................................................................. 21 5.12 - Maxicode Symbology...................................................................................
Chapter 1 - Introduction Save Settings C003525_06_CR1200_User_Manual 1
1.1 - Introduction Simple, affordable and fast, the Code Reader 1200™ (CR1200) provides two-dimensional CMOS imaging at a new low cost. Built for cabled applications, the CR1200 is Code Corporation’s (Code’s) low-cost addition to its family of the highest performing hand-held bar code readers available. The CR1200 is bar code reading simplicity redefined. It is rugged, lightweight, and flexible making it the ideal reader for all linear and twodimensional bar code reading applications.
1.3 - About This Document This document provides the IT professional the information required to install and configure the CR1200 for use in the workplace. Additional information required by System Engineering to integrate the CR1200 with enterprise software may be found in other documents provided by Code at: http://www.codecorp.com/support/manuals.htm. This document is divided into the following sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Chapter 2 - Getting Started Save Settings C003525_06_CR1200_User_Manual 4
2.1 - Unpacking Remove the CR1200 from its package and inspect it for damage. If the unit was damaged during shipping, call Code at (801) 495-2200. The standard CR1200 was ordered and shipped with your choice of USB, RS232, or PS2 cable interface. The USB version is available in 6 foot or 12 foot cable lengths. RS232 cabled units include a power supply (US/Europe/SA/UK/ Asia) designated at ordering. The connector to the power supply is integrated into the RS232 cable.
2.2.1.2 - Addional USB Communication Settings USB Keyboard Mode - Data is sent from the Reader and interpreted by the host just as if a USB keyboard was being used to enter data. USB Downloader - This mode is used when downloading firmware. USB Native Two Way Mode - This mode is utilized when there is a need for error-corrected communication between the CR1200 and an application through the USB port. USB Virtual COM 1 Way Mode - This mode allows a USB-cabled CR1200 to function as a virtual COM port.
2.2.2 - PS/2 Cable Installation Guide CR1200 must have a serial number greater than 10050561 and a firmware version greater than 4126 to use a PS/2 cable. 1. Power off the computer. If you disconnect the computer’s keyboard while it is powered on, your computer will lock up. 2. Attach the the PS/2 cable to the CR1200. 3. If you have a cabled keyboard, detach the keyboard cable from the computer and connect that same connector to the female connection on the CR1200 PS/2 cable (Figure 1.17). 4.
2.2.3 - RS-232 (Serial) Cable Installation Guide 1. Attach the RS-232 (Serial) cable to the CR1200. 2. Connect the RS-232 (Serial) cable to a serial port on the computer (Figure 1.19). There is no need to power off the computer. 3. The RS-232 (Serial) interface has an optional 5V/1.5A power supply (Figure 1.20). If you have a power supply, plug the power supply adapter into the RS-232 (Serial) cable and then plug the power adapter into a wall socket (Figure 1.21). Figure 1.19 Figure 1.20 Figure 1.21 4.
2.2.3.1 - Additional RS-232 (Serial) Communication Data Bit Settings Scan the following codes to set the appropriate data bit: 7 Data Bits 8 Data Bits (Default) 2.2.3.2 - Additional RS-232 (Serial) Communication Baud Rate Settings Scan the following codes to set the appropriate baud rate: 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 (Default) 115200 2.2.3.
Chapter 3 - Optimization and Trigger Programming Save Settings C003525_06_CR1200_User_Manual 10
3.1 - Specifying Feedback The CR1200 features one LED on the top of the unit. The LED gives visual feedback based on the operation of the CR1200 (see Table 3.1). The LED may display Red, Amber, or Green. Configurable sound and vibration features provide audible and tactile feedback. Figure 3.
3.2 - Targeting The CR1200 targeting implementation projects two LED-generated images to aid you in properly positioning and focusing the reading operation. Figure 3.2 graphically displays the field of view of the CR1200 reader and shows the areas of that field of view where various codes can be read. Targeting the code becomes more important as the size of the code decreases and the density increases. The optimal distance to read a code is 3.8” (9.7 centimeters).
The CR1210 targeting implementation projects two LED-generated images to aid you in properly positioning and focusing the reading operation. Figure 3.3 graphically displays the field of view of the CR1210 reader and shows the areas of that field of view where various codes can be read. Targeting the code becomes more important as the size of the code decreases and the density increases. The optimal distance to read a code is 2.3.” (5.8 centimeters).
3.2 - Targeting As shown in Figure 3.4, the red targeting LED identifies the center of the reading operation and aids in centering a code in the reader’s field of view. The green LED provides focusing assistance to aid in positioning the CR1200 at the optimum distance for a read. Center the CR1200’s red LED display on the code and then move the unit closer to or farther away from the bar code until the green LED image merges with the red LED image.
Chapter 4 - Optimization and Trigger Programming Save Settings C003525_06_CR1200_User_Manual 15
4.1 - Operational Modes The CR1200 can operate in either of two modes: • • Triggered (default mode) Continuous Read In Triggered mode, the CR1200 reads a code in response to a trigger press. In Continuous Read mode the CR1200 continuously attempts to read a code without operator intervention. Continuous Read mode includes options to specify delays between attempts to read and to limit the duplicate readings of the same code. 4.2.
Chapter 5 - Setting Symbology Save Settings C003525_06_CR1200_User_Manual 17
This section describes how to change the symbology settings on the CR1200. Use the codes in this section to specify the set of symbologies that you want the CR1200 to check for during a code read. Careful selection of your symbology set improves CR1200 performance. 5.1 - Aztec Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable Aztec symbology settings: Aztec On Aztec Off (Default) Sample Aztec Code 5.
5.4 - Code 11 Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable Code 11 symbology settings: Code 11 On (Default) Code 11 Off Code 11 Checksum 2 Digit & Stripped from Result Code 11 Checksum 1 Digit & Stripped from Result Code 11 Checksum 1 digit Code 11 Sample 5.
5.6 - Code 93 Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable Code 93 symbology settings: Code 93 On (Default) Code 93 Off Sample Code 93 Code 5.
5.9 - Data Matrix Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable Data Matrix symbology settings: Rectanglular Data Matrix On Rectangular Data Matrix Off (Default) Data Matrix Inverse On Data Matrix Inverse Off (Default) Enable improved reading capability for hard to decode datamatrix symbols. Disable improved reading capability for hard to decode datamatrix symbols. (Default) Sample Data Matrix Code Sample Rectangular Data Matrix Code 5.
5.12 - Maxicode Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable Maxicode symbology settings: Maxicode On Maxicode Off (Default) Sample Maxicode 5.13 - Matrix 2 of 5 Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable Matrix 2 of 5 symbology settings: Matrix 2 of 5 On (Default) Matrix 2 of 5 Off Matrix 2 of 5 Sample 5.
5.17 - Optical Character Recognition (OCR) The Code Reader can read Optical Character Recognition (OCR) texts. The following codes can be used to enable/ disable this feature. Fonts supported include Passport, ISBN, Price, MICR13, and a user defined template: Disable OCR (Default) Enable OCR Purchase of OCR license required. 5.
5.21 - QR Code Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable QR Code symbology settings: QR Code On QR Code Off (Default) Enable Checksum Disable Checksum (Default) QR Code Inverse On Both Inverse and Standard On All QR On (includes Micro QR) Inverse QR and Micro QR On Sample QR Code Sample Micro QR 5.
5.23 - Telepen Symbology Scan the following codes to enable/disable Telepen symbology settings: Telepen On - Default Telepen Off Sample Telepen 5.
Chapter 6 - Setting Operational Features Save Settings C003525_06_CR1200_User_Manual 26
This section discusses the configuration of various operational features of the CR1200 including: • • • • Settings Lock—Lock the CR1200 to prevent inadvertent changes to the current configuration. Mirror Decoding—Set the CR1200 to read mirror images of codes. Adding Prefixes or Suffixes—Add prefix or suffix strings to the communications packet sent to the host application. Text Commands—Set the CR1200 to accept text commands from the host application. 6.
50 Most Accurate 75 100 150 200 400 125 1600 (Default) Least Accurate 6.3 - Mirror Decoding Scan the following codes to enable/disable the mirroring feature: Mirroring On Mirroring Off (Default) Note: The Mirroring feature allows the CR1200 to read codes as they are seen through a mirror (inversed 180°). If the Mirroring feature is enabled, non-mirrored reading ability will be disabled. 6.
6.4.2 - Suffix Settings If you scan the following codes, you may lose your current settings. Make sure to save settings on your reader before scanning the Suffix codes. If you scan more than one suffix you will receive each scanned suffix in your scanned data; (i.e., if you scan comma suffix twice, you will get two comma suffixes).
Chapter 7 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting Save Settings C003525_06_CR1200_User_Manual 30
7.1 - Reset Reader to Factory Defaults Scan the following codes to reset reader: Reset to USB Factory Default Settings Reset to PS/2 Factory Default Settings Clear All CodeXML Rules Prefix & Suffix Reset to RS232 Factory Default Settings Save Settings Note: If you read this Code you will lose any unsaved settings. Make sure to save the settings on your reader before reading the codes. 7.
7.3 - Reader ID and Firmware Version To find out the Reader ID and firmware version, open a text editor program (i.e., Notepad, Microsoft Word, etc.
7.5 - Warranty Code Corporation’s Code Reader 1200 carries a three-year limited warranty as described herein. Customers may purchase an extension to this warranty. Contact a Code representative for more information. Limited Warranty Code manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industry-standard practices. Code warrants its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided that the products are used under normal operating condition intended by the Manufacturer.
7.6 - CR1200 Accessories Please visit www.codecorp.com for more information on Code accessories. 7.7 - Frequently Asked Questions For a complete list of Frequently Asked Questions, please visit: http://www.codecorp.com/faq.php 7.8 - CR1200 Maintenance The CR1200 device operates efficiently and reliably and needs only a minimum of maintenance to operate. A few tips are given below for maintenance suggestions.
