Mindeo CR40 - User Manual

Note: 1. More details refer to User Manual. 2. For better readability, please print this document with laser printer. 3. Version: CR40(BT)_QG_EN_V1.1.
CR40 (BT) Ring Scanner Quick Guide
Notice
1. A standard packing includes a scanner, a USB cable .
2. Effective communication range: The communication distance is 30 meters under the condition of
temperature at 27 ℃, sunny day, and visibility of five kilometers. Natural surroundings significantly affect
the communication distance in practice. The distance drops quickly in the rainy, high-humidity, or heavy
haze day; radio interference also shortens the communication distance.
3. The scanner has Bluetooth transmission, USB transmission and offline data storage functions, which
can be selected in the data transmission mode. It is suggested reading the user manual in detail before
using.
4.Please remove the charging cable of the equipment in case of thunderstorm.
Appearance
Enter barcode scan status to scan
Power on the terminal, and then press Scan Key once. When scanning the barcode, please adjust the
terminal and the barcode in a certain distance, and make the green LED indicator locate in the core of
the barcode or the laser line crosses the barcode.
Charge battery
1. Please charge the battery before the first time of use. The charging indicator (red LED) turns on when
the charging is in process. When the charging process completes, the red LED turns off.
2. The terminal uses a 380 mAh Lithium-ion battery. The charging time is one hours for fully charged
with charging current of 400 mA.
Charge battery by a PC Charge battery by an AC/DC adapter
Setting Bluetooth-HID pairing
1. Bluetooth HID mode is turned on by default on the scanner;
2. Enable Bluetooth in phone, search for Bluetooth device name: CR40_BTC and connect;
3. If Bluetooth connection is successful, there will be two sounds;
4. If Bluetooth is disconnected, there will be a "drop" of sound and vibration.
LED indicators
LED colour Meaning
Blue LED flashing Bluetooth on，waiting for BT connection
Blue LED on (always) Bluetooth connection success
Red LED on (always) Charging
Green LED flashing (one time) Decoding success
Blue and green LED flashing alternately Scanning setting code
Beeper
Beeping Meaning
One short beep Decoding success
One long beep Bluetooth disconnect;Scanning setting code failed
Two short beep Scanning setting code and Bluetooth connection success
Two long beep Decoding failed; Transfer data failed

Summary

Device Appearance and Basic Functions

Scanner Appearance

Diagram illustrating the physical components of the ring scanner, including the reading window and trigger button.

Battery Charging

Instructions on how to charge the scanner's lithium-ion battery via PC or AC/DC adapter.

Bluetooth HID Pairing

Steps to enable and pair the scanner with a Bluetooth device using HID mode.

LED Indicators and Beep Codes

Explanation of LED colors and beep patterns indicating scanner status and operations.

Entering Scan Mode

Procedure for activating the scanner to read barcodes, including positioning guidance.

Common Scanner Settings

Scan Mode Configuration

Settings to define scanner behavior, such as 'Good-read off' or 'Momentary' trigger.

Data Transfer Mode Selection

Options for transmitting scanned data: Bluetooth, USB virtual COM, or USB-HID keyboard.

Bluetooth Mode Configuration

Setup for Bluetooth connectivity, including HID mode, SPP mode, and BLE slave.

Batch Data Output Mode

Selection for how data is outputted in batch mode: Bluetooth or USB-HID keyboard.

Out-of-Range Batch Function

Enables or disables batch data transmission when the scanner is out of range.

HID Keyboard Layout

Configures the keyboard layout for HID mode, supporting options like USA or Japanese.

Common Function Barcodes

Barcodes for performing common operations like factory reset, firmware update, and Bluetooth disconnect.

Mindeo CR40 Specifications

General

Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Dimensions	160mm x 60mm x 40mm
Weight	150g
Scan Speed	300 scans/sec
Light Source	LED
Image Sensor	CMOS
Decode Capability	1D/2D barcodes
Interfaces Supported	USB
Operating Voltage	5V DC
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Drop Specification	1.5m
Interface	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Linux