Zebra TC201 Ethernet/USB Cradle with Rugged Boot CRD-TCVTB-1DE

Zebra CRD-TCVTB-1DE – Ethernet and USB cradle for TC201 with Rugged Boot

The Zebra CRD-TCVTB-1DE is a professional ShareCradle that combines mobile terminal charging with Ethernet and USB communication functions. The station is designed for a Zebra TC201 used with a Rugged Boot mounted .

The cradle is recommended for deployments where the terminal needs to be charged and connected to the company’s infrastructure at a fixed point. The operator can insert the device directly into the station without removing the compatible protective case.

The CRD-TCVTB-1DE can be used in retail, warehouses, logistics, manufacturing, courier, transportation, field services and IT departments that manage Zebra mobile terminals.

See the Zebra TC101/TC201 terminal family .

Main features

• charging a Zebra TC201 mobile terminal;
• compatible with the terminal that has Rugged Boot installed;
• Ethernet communication for connection to the network infrastructure;
• USB communication with compatible systems;
• does not require removal of the Rugged Boot before use;
• suitable for synchronization, configuration and administration;
• compact configuration for the individual operator station;
• USB-C cable and 45W adapter must be ordered separately;
• does not include a dedicated backup battery slot.

Compatibility and configuration

Characteristic	Detail
Product code	CRD-TCVTB-1DE
Accessory type	ShareCradle with Ethernet and USB communication
Compatible terminal	Zebra TC201
Capacity	1 terminal
Use with Rugged Boot	Yes
Backup battery slot	Not specified
Ethernet communication	Yes
USB communication	Yes
USB-C cable required	CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01, sold separately
Power required	Country-specific 45W power adapter

Ethernet communication

The Ethernet feature allows the Zebra TC201 terminal to connect to a wired network infrastructure via the cradle. This option is useful in locations where the terminal must be managed at a fixed point or where a physical connection to the company network is preferred.

Ethernet connectivity can support operations such as:

• operational data synchronization;
• connecting the terminal to local applications and systems;
• device management through the company’s infrastructure;
• updating configurations and applications;
• information transfer in areas with limited wireless coverage;
• preparing the terminal before the next shift.

The Ethernet cable and network configuration must be checked separately as they are not mentioned as included.

USB communication

The CRD-TCVTB-1DE also offers USB communication for connecting the terminal to a computer or compatible system, depending on the application and infrastructure used.

The USB connection can be used for:

• terminal synchronization;
• controlled data transfer;
• device configuration;
• service and administration operations;
• integration with systems that require a physical connection.

To power and configure the cradle, the Zebra CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01 cable is required, sold separately.

Charging the terminal with Rugged Boot mounted

The cradle position is sized for the Zebra TC201 terminal equipped with Rugged Boot. The device can be inserted directly into the station without removing the protective cover.

This configuration offers practical advantages:

• reduces the time required to connect the terminal;
• avoids repeated removal of the Rugged Boot;
• reduces wear and tear caused by frequent assembly and disassembly;
• keeps the terminal protected between uses;
• simplifies handing over the device between shifts;
• allows standardization of the terminal configuration in the fleet.

The compatible Rugged Boot is Zebra SG-TCVT-BOOT-01 and must be ordered separately.

See Rugged Boot Zebra SG-TCVT-BOOT-01 .

Individual charging and communication station

The CRD-TCVTB-1DE is suitable for an individual workstation where the terminal needs to be kept charged and periodically connected to the IT infrastructure.

The Cradle can contribute to:

• organizing the terminal at a fixed point;
• reducing direct and repeated connection of cables to the device;
• preparing the terminal for the next operator;
• simplifying synchronization operations;
• device administration by IT staff;
• keeping the Rugged Boot mounted while charging.

Components required for operation

compound	Code or specification	Included
ShareCradle Ethernet/USB	CRD-TCVTB-1DE	Yes
Rugged Boot	SG-TCVT-BOOT-01	Not
USB-C cable	CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01	Not
Power adapter	Country-specific 45W Zebra adapter	Not
Zebra TC201 terminal	Compatible configuration	Not
Ethernet cable	Compatible with the infrastructure used	Not specified as included

The difference between CRD-TCVTB-1DE and CRD-TCVTB-1D

Characteristic	CRD-TCVTB-1DE	CRD-TCVTB-1D
Compatible terminal	Zebra TC201	Zebra TC201
Terminal configuration	With Rugged Boot	With Rugged Boot
Capacity	1 terminal	1 terminal
Loading	Yes	Yes
Ethernet communication	Yes	Not
USB communication	Yes	No; Charge-Only model
feeding	USB-C cable and 45W adapter, separate	USB-C cable and 45W adapter, separate

Choose CRD-TCVTB-1DE when the terminal needs to be charged and connected via Ethernet or USB.

For exclusive charging of a TC201 with Rugged Boot, the CRD-TCVTB-1D model can be used.

Difference from CRD-TCVTB-1D1BE

Characteristic	CRD-TCVTB-1DE	CRD-TCVTB-1D1BE
Terminal loaded	1 × TC201	1 × TC201
Terminal configuration	With Rugged Boot	With Rugged Boot
Backup battery slot	Not specified	Yes, 1 battery
Ethernet communication	Yes	Yes
USB communication	Yes	Yes

The CRD-TCVTB-1DE is suitable for charging and connecting a single terminal. For simultaneous charging of the terminal and a backup battery, the CRD-TCVTB-1D1BE should be selected.

Recommended apps

Retail

• synchronization of the terminal used for inventory;
• device management in the back-office;
• loading the terminal between shifts;
• updating data and applications;
• keeping the Rugged Boot mounted.

Warehouse and logistics

• connecting the terminal to the local network;
• synchronization of picking and receiving data;
• preparing the device for the next shift;
• terminal administration at the operator station;
• charging without removing the protective cover.

Courier and transportation

• data synchronization after completing the route;
• charging the terminal before the next trip;
• transfer of information to company systems;
• organizing the device at a fixed point;
• keeping the Rugged Boot mounted.

IT service and administration

• terminal configuration via physical connection;
• controlled data transfer;
• device administration and diagnostics;
• updating applications and settings;
• keeping the terminal charged during operations.

Installation and use

1. place the cradle on a stable surface;
2. connect the USB-C cable CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01;
3. Connect the country-specific 45W Zebra adapter;
4. connects the Ethernet infrastructure, if the function is used;
5. mount the SG-TCVT-BOOT-01 Rugged Boot on the terminal;
6. insert the terminal into the dedicated position;
7. Check the charging and configured communication.

The terminal must be positioned correctly, without forcing the cradle or charging contacts.

Package contents

• 1 × ShareCradle Ethernet/USB Zebra CRD-TCVTB-1DE.

Zebra TC201 terminal, SG-TCVT-BOOT-01 Rugged Boot, CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01 USB-C cable, 45W power adapter, and Ethernet cable are not included.

Frequently asked questions

1. What terminal is the CRD-TCVTB-1DE designed for?

The cradle is designed for the Zebra TC201 mobile terminal.

2. Can the terminal be inserted with Rugged Boot mounted?

Yes. The position is sized for TC201 with compatible Rugged Boot.

3. Is the Rugged Boot included?

No. The Rugged Boot must be ordered separately.

4. Does the cradle offer Ethernet communication?

Yes. The CRD-TCVTB-1DE includes Ethernet communication functionality.

5. Does it also offer USB communication?

Yes. The model allows USB communication with compatible systems.

6. Does it include a spare battery slot?

The product description mentions charging a terminal and does not specify a separate battery slot.

7. Is the USB-C cable included?

No. The Zebra CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01 cable must be ordered separately.

8. Is the power adapter included?

No. A country-specific Zebra 45W power adapter is required.

9. What is the difference from CRD-TCVTB-1D?

The CRD-TCVTB-1DE offers Ethernet and USB communication. The CRD-TCVTB-1D is intended exclusively for charging the terminal.

10. What is the version with a spare battery slot?

To charge a TC201 terminal with Rugged Boot and a backup battery, the CRD-TCVTB-1D1BE can be selected.

Order Zebra CRD-TCVTB-1DE

The Zebra CRD-TCVTB-1DE is recommended for organizations using the TC201 terminal with Rugged Boot and need charging, Ethernet communication, and USB connectivity in a single station.

For a functional configuration, the SG-TCVT-BOOT-01 Rugged Boot, the Zebra CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01 cable, and the 45 W power adapter appropriate for the country of use are required.