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The   correct   sequence   to   retrieve   the   data   from   the   OPN   using   the   mini   USB   cable   would   
then   be   connecting   your   OPN   to   the   USB   port,   clicking   on   the   NetO32   configuration   file   and   
then   remove   the   OPN   from   your   PC   when   desired.      
Don't   forget   your   OPN   needs   to   be   regularly   charged   as   well.   

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Loading   software   on   the   OPN      

   
The   following   chapter   will   describe   how   to   load   new   software   onto   the   OPN.      
   

Important   note:   When   installing   a   new   Operating   System   on   the   OPN   any   barcode   data   
left   on   the   device   might   be   lost!   

10.1

 

Software   codes   

   
All   OPN   terminals   run   an   OS   (operating   system)   and   an   application.   Both   the   OS   and   the   
application   can   be   loaded   by   a   small   PC   application   called   Appload,   which   can   be   download   
from   our   web   site.      
   
The   OPN   terminals   use   an   Operating   System   version   that   contains   an   unique   3   letter   code.   
Before   you   try   to   load   a   new   Operating   System   on   an   OPN   terminal   you   have   to   know   
which   Operating   System   file   (i.e.   RBFVxxxx.hex)   must   be   loaded   on   your   terminal.      
   
In   the   table   below   you   can   find   the   software   codes   for   the   OPN200x   terminals.   
   

Terminal   

OS   

Application   

OPN2002   

RBG   

RFG*   

OPN2003   

RBF   

RFF*   

OPN2004   

RBI   

RFI*   

 

*   It   is   often   possible   to   load   OPN2002   applications   on   the   OPN2003   and   vice   versa,   because   
the   hardware   is   mostly   the   same   (besides   Bluetooth   capabilities   and   cradle   contacts   that   
are   only   present   on   the   OPN2002).      

 

10.2

 

Loading   software   using   the   mini-­‐USB   cable   

 

To   be   able   to   load   software   on   the   OPN   using   the   mini   USB   cable   first   make   sure   you’ve   
selected   the   USB-­‐VCP   interface   (see   chapter   3.1),   because   USB-­‐MSD   is   not   yet   supported   to   
install   software.   Also   make   sure   you   have   the   USB-­‐VCP   driver   installed   on   your   PC   (see   
chapter   7.1).   
   

10.3

 

Loading   software   on   the   OPN2002   

 

To   load   a   new   OS   or   application   onto   the   OPN2002,   you'll   need   a   mini-­‐USB   cable   (which   is   
supplied   with   the   OPN2002)   or   the   CRD2000   cradle.         

Summary of Contents for OPN2002

Page 1: ...e the OPN2002 3 4 terminals don t have a display to show any instructions this demo application implements a user interface that consists entirely of using just the 2 keys to scan barcodes This brief setup guide describes all features as well as handling instructions More product details additional support and more configuration options to customize this application to your own preferences by usin...

Page 2: ...host application This demo application can use Opticon s NetO32 application to be able to transfer files from the OPN to a remote PC or laptop This application can be downloaded from our web site The minimum required NetO32 version is Version 2 07 2 3 Appload To be able to install this application onto your OPN you ll need to have Appload installed on your PC Make sure you have the latest version ...

Page 3: ...ion will automatically be reset to USB VCP default If you would like to use your OPN as a USB Mass Storage Device read the label below The labels below can be read without reading any SET END labels USB MSD default More information on how to use your OPN as USB Mass Storage Device will be given in chapter 8 To switch back to USB VCP default i e to load software read the label below USB VCP default...

Page 4: ...um and maximum lengths of readable codes 3 3 Code specific options most options are supported except 2D symbology options 4 1 Case conversion 4 2 Set prefixes 4 3 Set suffixes 5 1 Read modes add on wait modes 5 1 1 Multiple read reset time 5 1 2 Quite zone options margins 5 2 Read time options 5 4 Redundancy 5 5 Positive and negative barcodes 6 1 Buzzer settings 6 2 Good read LED options 7 1 Diagn...

Page 5: ...ltiple OPNs will end up in a single database file The resulting database file can be imported in various applications as so called comma separated CSV file To customize the output format of the database file please check Appendix A If no quantity field is specified in the output format then each bar code will be stored in a separate record 5 Scanning barcodes This demo uses the trigger button to e...

Page 6: ...has a full or corrupt RAM disk or contains unwanted barcode data that you want to delete from the OPN In this situation it is possible to read the label below to erase all files from the RAM disk _ FORMAT _ When using the OPN in USB MSD mode then it s also possible to delete the file manually using a file browser Note If the battery of the OPN goes dry then the OPN won t immediately lose its barco...

Page 7: ...for Windows 2000 Windows XP 32bit Windows Vista 7 32bit USB VCP driver for Windows XP 64bit Windows Vista 7 64bit USB driver for the CRD2002 After installing the USB driver you can connect your OPN to USB using the mini USB cable Windows will then automatically install a virtual COM port on your PC which can be selected in various applications like Appload Hyperterminal and Neto32 7 2 CRD2000 crad...

Page 8: ...ot for using the OPN as a portable hard drive 9 Using the USB VCP and CRD2000 interface using NetO32 9 1 Configuring the host PC or laptop with NetO32 When the USB VCP interface has been selected see chapter 3 the OPN then the barcode database file can be transmitted to a remote PC or laptop using NetO32 The data is transmitted by either a mini USB cable USB VCP or by the CRD2000 multi cradle OPN2...

Page 9: ...ettings are shown in the screenshot below RS232 settings in NetO32 when using the CRD2000 cradle When using the NetO protocol with a multi cradle the use of terminal IDs is mandatory to make sure that all files will be transferred without collisions and errors Since the OPN2002 doesn t have a system menu in which a terminal ID can be configured each OPN2002 has its own unique serial number stored ...

Page 10: ...guration of NetO32 is limited to selecting the correct COM port of your OPN in the RS232 configuration window of NetO32 However when using the mini USB cable it s not possible to keep NetO32 running in the background due to the fact that the USB COM port won t be present on your system until you ve physically connected your OPN to your USB port Also it s not recommended to disconnect or to reconne...

Page 11: ... Before you try to load a new Operating System on an OPN terminal you have to know which Operating System file i e RBFVxxxx hex must be loaded on your terminal In the table below you can find the software codes for the OPN200x terminals Terminal OS Application OPN2002 RBG RFG OPN2003 RBF RFF OPN2004 RBI RFI It is often possible to load OPN2002 applications on the OPN2003 and vice versa because the...

Page 12: ...d using File Download Wait until the downloading has finished before inserting another OPN2002 in the cradle IMPORTANT If you try to load multiple OPN2002s simultaneously with Appload then the end result would be OPN2002s with faulty software that will need to be restored by loading the software again one at a time See the trouble shooting section for more information about loading software on OPN...

Page 13: ...se note the following hardware differences The battery of the OPN2002 3 empties quicker than the battery of the OPN2001 when rarely used Approximately the OPN2002 3 can operate normally for about 30 days when it s rarely used The OPN does not support laser aiming laser dot The OPN can t change its scan angle to shorten the laser line Unlike the OPN2001 the OPN2002 3 will lose its time and date wit...

Page 14: ...ions and switch between HID or VCP as Bluetooth interface Use of the trigger and clear key to connect disconnect make discoverable connectable and reconnect iPhone iPad compatibility Note Source code will be available for editing by using the provided SDK Software V3553x Advanced Bluetooth application This application has been developed for the OPR3301 barcode scanner but it also compatible with t...

Page 15: ...n situations that the OS is still running but your the application has crashed In order to activate this mechanism press and hold the trigger or delete key for at least 20 seconds After the OPN has sounded the restart beep you can release the key to complete the restart Note on the OPN2004 you must push both the trigger and clear key to halt the device After the beep if you release the trigger key...

Page 16: ... should now be able to load a new OS 13 Version history RFG35410 First release December 7 2009 RFG35411 Added configurable database formatting December 14 2009 RFG35412 Fixed very slow storing of barcodes February 3 2010 RFG35413 Preliminary addition of USB MSD June 10 2011 RFG35414 Added USB MSD and updated manual June 17 2011 RFG35415 Fixed USB MSD issue June 29 2011 RFG35416 Small LED bugfixes ...

Page 17: ...reading 2 configuration labels on the following page to specify both digits of the desired size Quantity field size By default the quantity field is 6 characters long but this can be changed from 1 to 8 characters if desired Delete record if quantity 0 By default a record is deleted if a barcode in the database with a quantity of 1 is read using the delete key However if you desire to keep a recor...

Page 18: ... 18 Note When changing the field sequence make sure you ve downloaded the existing database file from the OPN or otherwise formatted the RAM disk ...

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