DCL1530
Loading Firmware
The DCL1530 is basically a mini computer. As such it has an Operating System and runs Applications (one at a time, loading one application erases the previous one). The process for loading either the OS or an Application file is the same for both and so the instructions for either are combined here. Opticon always provides updates to the OS (see the Downloads table at the bottom of the page). Opticon also provides free Applications for use on the DCL1530 though it is also common for independent software vendors or resellers to develop their own software for use on the DCL1530 (this is especially true if the company also provides PC side software). Applications made by Opticon are available at the Downloads table at the bottom of the page (with the exception of software made custom by contract which is provided in other ways to the purchaser). Applications made by a third party must be retrieved from said party.
Download Files
You will need a few files to update your DCL1530. All of these files can be found in the Downloads table at the bottom of the page.
- USB Cradle Drivers
- Firmware: OS
- Firmware: Application
- Appload
Install and Configure Appload
Appload is a PC application that we use to load firmware on most of Opticon's devices. Once it is installed (by running the installer found in the Downloads table at the bottom of the page) it will launch automatically. Change the options 'Settings' > 'Port' to match the COM port of either the USB or RS232 interface (whichever was used). You may also need to change 'Settings' > 'IrDA Adapter/cradle type' to be 'Not Installed'.
Load the Firmware
Once appload is installed and configured you need to simply place the unit on the cradle then select 'File' > 'Download' from the Appload menu and browse to the firmware file you wish to load. Note that if you must upgrade the OS as well as an Application you will need to follow this step twice.
Downloads
| Notice |
| The downloading and use of any Opticon software implies consent with Opticon's End User License Agreement. |
Software
| Software | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Appload | Appload is Opticon's multi-purpose utility for installing firmware onto devices such as the OPL9728. Currently Windows only. | Download |
| NetO32 | NetO32 is an application that is used to download data from a few of Opticon's devices. Data is downloaded in whole file format exactly as it is stored on the device it is being uploaded from. | Download |
| Firmware: OS | This is the latest Operating System firmware file for the DCL1530. | Download |
| Firmware: Application - USA Standard Demo | This is the standard application running on all DCL1530's from our warehouse. It supports a large variety of barcode symbologies (which ones are configurable). Data is stored as a database including the barcode data scanned, the number of times that barcode has been scanned (with optional user quantity input) and the date and time the last entry was updated). Note that when data is viewed on the PC there is significant white space after the barcode data before you will see the quantity and time stamp information due to the nature of the database schema. It would be necessary to scroll to the right to see this extra information. | Download |
| Firmware: Application - USA Standard Demo Variant | This standard demo differs from the standard only in the way data is stored on the unit. Rather than barcode data, quantity and time stamps stored as a database this variant stores only the barcode data scanned in the order it was scanned. | Download |
| Firmware: Application - USA Standard Demo Variant | This standard demo differs from the standard only in the way data is stored on the unit. Rather than barcode data, quantity and time stamps stored as a database this variant stores only the barcode data scanned in the order it was scanned but also includes the date and time stamps of each scan. | Download |
| Firmware: Application - EU Standard Demo | Similar to the USA standard demo this version differs primarily in the default transmission settings (raw ASCII transmission and 19200 baudrate) | Download |
| Firmware: Application - Viewer | This small application simply allows the scanning of any supported barcode with the ability to view the encoded data on the screen. Changing options via Universal Menu Book commands is supported. | Download |
| Firmware: Application - Eraser | This tiny application serves simply as a utility to remove any data files that may exist on a unit. | Download |
Drivers
| Platform | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| All In One Installer Package | USB-VCP (Virtual COM Port) drivers installer package for Windows XP (32 bit only), Vista (32 and 64), and 7 (32 and 64). This installer package contains two drivers. The first driver is for this device as well as many of Opticon's other products. The second driver is for Opticon's cradles and a few other products. You can choose any of the drivers to install on the first screen of the installer program. You can choose which drivers to install on the first screen of the installer program. | Download |