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Dark gray handheld barcode scanner with coiled USB cable

Code Corporation

Code Corporation CR921-C508 900FD Barcode Scanner

SKU CH-027X-QPPZ7 MPN CR921-C508

Entry-level area imager reads 1D barcodes omnidirectionally and upgrades to 2D decoding with a licence key

  • ColorDark Gray
  • FeaturesHigh speed, omnidirectional reading of 1D bar codes Future p
  • Omnidirectional 1D scanning reads codes from any angle
  • Upgradeable to 2D and stacked decoding via license key
  • Reads barcodes displayed on mobile screens and monitors
  • Area imaging sensor captures wide field of view
  • Includes 8-foot coiled USB cable for flexible positioning

Entry-level area-imaging barcode reader

The CR921-C508 belongs to the Code 900FD series and provides omnidirectional 1D barcode capture at linear-scanner pricing. It targets retail and light-industrial checkouts that need fast first-pass reads without investing in full 2D hardware upfront.

Upgradeable decoding via license key

Out of the box the scanner decodes standard 1D symbologies only; stacked and 2D formats require a separately purchased licence key to unlock. The wide-area image sensor also reads barcodes displayed on phone screens, a capability single-line laser scanners lack.

USB coiled-cable connection and auto-detect stand

An 8-ft coiled USB cable is included for direct host connection, and the reader automatically switches between handheld and in-stand modes. Installation is plug-and-play on most POS systems; the main friction point is obtaining and applying the licence key if 2D decoding is later required.

Highlights

  • Omnidirectional 1D scanning reads codes from any angle
  • Upgradeable to 2D and stacked decoding via license key
  • Reads barcodes displayed on mobile screens and monitors
  • Area imaging sensor captures wide field of view
  • Includes 8-foot coiled USB cable for flexible positioning

Specifications

BrandCode
Series900FD
ModelCR921-C508
ColorDark Gray
FeaturesHigh speed, omnidirectional reading of 1D bar codes
Future proof investment with upgradeability to read Stacked bar codes and 2D bar codes with the purchase of a license key
Wide area image sensor
Manual or automatic triggering
2 programmable indicators: LED and audible tone
All-inclusive kits
Reads bar code reliably off cell phone screens
Uses Code's new rapid disconnect Affinity cables
Extremely low power consumption
IP54 housing
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Should I buy the CR921-C508 now or wait until I need 2D scanning?

The CR921-C508 reads all standard 1D barcodes out of the box. A separate license key unlocks 2D and stacked symbologies later, so you can add capability without replacing the scanner.

Will the 900FD series actually read barcodes from a phone screen at the register?

Yes. The wide-area image sensor captures 1D codes displayed on mobile screens, which single-line laser scanners often miss, so loyalty and coupon barcodes scan reliably.

What does the coiled USB cable mean for daily counter use?

The included 8-ft coiled USB cable connects directly to a host PC or POS terminal, giving enough reach for hand-held scanning while retracting to keep the counter tidy.

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