OPN-2500
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About
The OPN-2500 is a compact and versatile barcode scanner equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, USB-C, extended battery life, mobile App support (OptiConnect) and a high-speed 1D laser scan engine.The OPN-2500 is the successor of the popular OPN-2001 and OPN-2006 in one product. It’s packed with the latest features and technology.
Its ergonomic design, combined with its compatibility with various devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, make it an ideal tool for a wide range of applications, from retail and inventory management to logistics.
The OPN-2500 is our most versatile 1D Companion scanner to date, supporting a large of number of modes and features to make it an indispensable tool for a variety of applications.
Key features Some of its key features include:
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Connectivity: The OPN-2500 features modern Bluetooth 5.4 compliance, supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) with multiple services such as HID (Human Interface Device), DFU (Device firmware update), UART (Serial port emulation), and OptiConnect (Mobile application).
- USB-C Connectivity: A wide range of USB modes are supported, being USB COM-port (USB-VCP, USB-CDC; OptiConnect, OPN Companion mode, Firmware updates), USB-HID (Keyboard) and USB-MSD (Mass Storage Device)
- Compact and Portable: With its compact size and lightweight design, the OPN-2500 is highly portable and can easily fit into your pocket or bag, allowing you to take it wherever you go.
- 3-in-1 default application: The firmware contains all 3 popular applications of the OPN-2001 and OPN-2006: OPN-2001 mode (Companion), Bluetooth application and Batch application
- High-Performance Scan Engine: Equipped with a high-speed 1D scan engine, the OPN-2500 delivers fast and accurate scanning. Its 1D laser scan engine can capture barcodes at a speed of up to 100 scans per second, ensuring stress-free scanning in any environment.
- Extended battery life: Utilizing the advantages of Bluetooth Low Energy, very energy efficient hardware and a larger battery. The OPN-2500 can stay idle for months, connected to Bluetooth for weeks and scan thousands of barcodes without a recharge.
- Flash memory: Its 2MB flash memory ensures that the OPN-2500 can safely store more than 20.000 barcodes, whether you’re connected or not or ever run out of battery.
Firmware Loading
There are multiple components to the firmware on an OPN-2500 (Bootloader, OS and Application), however the instructions to load them individually or all together are the same. In most cases, all you'll need to do is load the OS, and the proper Application file for your needs.
Follow the directions below to load firmware on to the OPN-2500.
Preparation
- Download the, USB Drivers, Firmware File, and Appload which is available in the Software Downloads.
- Extract the OPN-2500 Firmware, the Appload.zip file, and the USB Drivers Installer.zip file. The OPN-2500 Firmware file should be extracted into a convenient folder.
- Install USB Drivers by double-clicking the 'USB Drivers Installer.exe'. When installing there will be 4 option, you only need the second box 'OPN/OPR/MDI/OPI/OPH/M5/M6 Drivers' checked.
- Install Appload by double-clicking the 'Appload Setup.exe' file, which will start the install wizard. The defaults are fine in most cases, so keep clicking 'Next' until you are finished. Appload will launch at the end of the install process.
- Connect the OPN-2500 to your PC
Install the Firmware
- Launch Appload if it is not already running.
- We first need to choose the correct COM port. From the main Appload window, select 'Settings' > 'Port', then choose the port that says 'Opticon USB Code Reader'.
- Now we can start installing the firmware file. In Appload please choose 'File', then 'Download', then navigate to and select the firmware file. You should see a progress indicator and the words 'Initializing IRdA' if this is working.
- When complete the OPN-2500 will emit a series of beeps and reboot. When the LED is steady RED (indicating charging) or GREEN (indicating fully charged) the process is complete and you may disconnect your OPN-2500 from the PC.
- Your scanner is now ready for use. The User Manual in the Documents section goes over the various modes and how to best utilize them.
Youtube tutorial
We have a YouTube tutorial you can follow along with for the firmware loading steps.
Scanner Modes
Bluetooth HID
This mode will make your scanner behave like a physical Bluetooth keyboard. You can connect the scanner directly to a Bluetooth device (tablet, smartphone, PC) and scan your barcodes directly on the connected device as if hand typed.
Scan the configuration code linked here to enable Bluetooth HID mode.
OPN2001 Simulation
The OPN2001 Simulation is a batch mode that uses the Companion Application to download the barcodes into a text or csv file. Our Companion Application OPN200x is available for free in the Downloads section below. You may also need to scan this barcode sheet to put the OPN-2500 into the OPN2001 simulation mode.
Mass Storage Device Mode (MSD Mode)
This mode makes the OPN-2500 act like a flash disk and stores the batched bar code into a file by scanning the configuration code barcode sheet. When the OPN-2500 is connected to a USB cable and plugged into a computer, then a window will pop up asking if you want to browse the files stored. Any bar codes stored will show up in the SCANNED.TXT file.
Once that's finished, scanning bar codes is as simple as pressing a button. When you want to download your bar code scans, plug the OPN-25000 into a computer, and copy the text file out of the flash drive. For more configuration options, see the User Manual Storage Application. In particular, the very last page has barcodes that can be scanned to configure the layout of the text file.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) / OptiConnect
OptiConnect (available on Android, iPhone, MacOS and Windows) provides a user-friendly interface to connect, configure, manage and update your device wirelessly. Your scanned barcode data is transmitted real-time or upon connection, after which it can be managed, validated and exported as desired. An API and Android Intents allows easy integration with other apps.
Data Collector mode (OseComm)
This mode allows for automatic downloading of your barcode data (as a file) upon connecting your device to a PC by USB using the OseComm32 application or SDK.
USB cabled scanner
It is also possible to use the OPN-2500 as a wired cabled scanner, both USB-HID and USB-VCP are supported. Similar to any other cabled USB scanner. USB-VCP can also be used to load new scanner firmware to the scanner using Appload.
Downloads
Notice: The downloading and use of any Opticon software implies consent with Opticon's End User License Agreement.
Documents
| Document | Description | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPN-2500 Quick Start Guide | This is the first step for someone setting up the OPN6000 for the first time via Bluetooth. | Download | |
| OPN-2500 User Manual | This is the user manual for the standard Application. Contains setup instructions and some configuration barcodes for the various modes. | May 2024 | Download |
| Datasheet Leaflet | Technical details at a glance. | Download | |
| OPN2500 Modes | This document provides details about the various modes of the OPN6000. | Download | |
| Universal Menu Book | The Universal Menu Book is a document containing instructions and configuration options for the majority of Opticon's products. Support of the commands in this manual is product specific. A must read for System Integrators. In effect this is the User Manual for all of Opticon's products that do not have a User Manual of their own and a supplement to all others. | December 2009 | Download |
Software
| Software | Description | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appload | Appload Is Opticon's multi-purpose firmware update utility. It is a Windows PC application that provides the capability to download firmware onto most Opticon products. It also contains a versatile terminal interface that allows serial communication to any serial port connected to the PC (be it RS232, USB-VCP or Bluetooth-SPP). Opticon products can be queried and configured in this manner. | EAGV0183 1.83 |
Download |
| Firmware: Default | This is the most recent standard firmware that the scanner would have installed out of the box. Appload (see above) is required for loading this application onto the OPN-2500. This firmware file contains the latest OS, Bootloader and Application. | OS = FBNV0127 Boot = FANV0030 App = FFN4076C |
Download |
| OPN PC Companion Application (OPN200x) | The OPN2001 (and any OPN running its version of the OPN2001 emulator firmware) requires the use of a PC side application to communicate and receive the scanned barcode data. This is Opticon's free standard application. A free SDK is also available to customize this application. | EGF3800G 2.16 |
Download |
| OPN PC Companion Application Source Code | The Visual Studio source files for Opticon's OPN PC Companion Application | EGF3800E | Download |
| Apple MacOS Version 10.15 Demo Application |
This is the latest Mac OS version of the popular OPN 2001 Companion Application. Download this for the most recent version. |
EGFS0398 Catalina |
Download |
| Apple MacOS Version 10.14 Demo Application |
This is the previous Mac OS version of the popular OPN 2001 Companion Application. Download this version if the latest version does not run on your Mac OS machine. |
EGFS0397 Mojave |
Download |
Drivers
| Driver | Description | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-In-One PC Drivers | USB-to-serial drivers installer package for 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows XP (32-bit only), Vista 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. This package contains four drivers. The first and fourth drivers are for the Opticon cradles. The second driver is for the OPN200x scanners along with many other Opticon products. The third driver is an ATEN driver for a popular RS232 <-> USB-VCP adapter. You can choose any of the drivers to install on the first screen of the installer program. *Note: Opticon USB Drivers may not install or operate correctly if FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) is enabled on your host computer* | 1.615 | Download |