RS-3000
About
The RS-3000 has a proven and most powerful 2D engine built-in enabling fast and accurate scanning up to 100 fps. It rapidly and easily scans barcodes off cell phone, tablet and computer displays and even scans curved, wide, poorly printed, and damaged barcodes with no challenge. The exceptional motion tolerance is ideal for any application, even from a wide range or angle.
- Durable; even in a challenging warehouse environment, the RS-3000 can withstand a 1.5 m drop onto concrete due to the durable, high impact-resistant polycarbonate plastic.
- Wireless charging; the RS-3000 can be charged wirelessly with any Qi-compatible charging pad. Of course, it is also possible to charge it via the USB-C port.
- NFC tag; the built-in tag that can be used by most modern devices for easy Bluetooth pairing.
- Bluetooth 4.2; the RS-300 features a modern Bluetooth 4.2 compliant chip that supports both Bluetooth classic as well as Bluetooth low energy (BLE). It uses less power and is faster, allowing data transfer up to two and a half times faster than earlier versions.
- USB-C; the companion scanner comes with a USB-C charging/communication port. it supports USB-HID, USB-COM and USB-MSD.
- Battery lifetime: The ringscanner does not use a lot of power during operation, making it last a whole working day without having the need to recharge, even up to 20 hours of operating time. With the accurate battery monitoring system, you will always know when it is time to recharge.
Firmware Loading
There are multiple components to the firmware on an RS3000 (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 onto the RS3000.
Preparation
- Download Appload for this process, which is available in the Software Downloads section. You may also need Opticon's USB Drivers, so please download those as well.
- Download the appropriate Firmware: Application file for your needs. This is most likely to be the Bluetooth Application, however, there are other Applications available. A complete list can be found in the Downloads Section at the bottom of the page.
- Extract the RS3000 Firmware - OS zip files, the Appload.zip file, the USB Drivers Installer.zip file, and the RS3000 Firmware - Application files into a convenient folder.
- 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 installation process.
- Connect the RS3000 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 downloading the OS and Application. For each of the .hex files you downloaded and extracted above, please choose 'File', then 'Download', then navigate to and select the file. You should see a progress indicator and the words 'Initializing IRdA' if this is working.
- When complete the RS3000 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 RS3000 from the PC. instruction manuals for the various applications are available for download in the Downloads section.
Youtube tutorial
We have a Youtube tutorial you can follow along with for the firmware loading steps. The scanner used in the video is different but the steps followed are the same.
Alternative Modes
In addition to the CSP2 support built into the RS3000, it is also capable of functioning as either a USB Keyboard or a USB flash drive. Both of these modes eliminate the need for PC software.
When in Keyboard mode, the RS3000 can scan in real-time or store data in memory which can later be transmitted at the push of a button. In flash disk(MSD) mode the RS3000 stores barcode scans into a text file on the device. The text file can later be accessed simply by plugging in the device.
Batch Mode
This will make the scanner memorize the data and store it temporarily until the transmit data barcode is scanned
- To put the RS3000 in batch mode, Scan the +-MSTR-+ barcode. The device will then be in batch mode and will continue to store the data until the transmit data barcode is scanned.
- To transmit the data and leave the device in batch mode scan the +-MXMT-+ barcode
- To transmit the data and start scanning in real-time mode scan the +-MSTP-+ barcode
- To clear all temporary memorized data off the scanner, scan the +-MCLR-+ barcode
Bluetooth Batch Mode Menu Commands
USB Keyboard Mode
This mode allows the RS3000 to emulate a USB Keyboard. While the RS3000 is plugged in, any barcodes that are scanned are input wherever the cursor is on the screen. When a barcode is scanned while the RS3000 is disconnected, the barcode is stored in memory. When you want to retrieve scanned barcodes, simply plug the RS3000 into a computer, and press any key on the device to have it playback all of the barcodes that were scanned while it was disconnected.
To use the RS3000 in USB Keyboard Mode, print and scan this barcode sheet.
Bluetooth Low Energy Mode
Bluetooth Low Energy mode provides reduced power consumption and cost while maintaining a similar communication range as a standard Bluetooth connection. iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, macOS, Linux, Windows 8, and Windows 10 all support Bluetooth Low Energy connection. To enable this connection on your RS3000, print and scan this barcode sheet from top to bottom.
Alternative Firmware
Storage Application (MSD Mode)
This mode makes the RS3000 act like a flash disk and stores the batched bar code into a file. When the RS3000 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. The Firmware: Mass Storage Device Application must be loaded on the RS3000 in order to enable this mode of operation. To install the Storage Application, follow these firmware loading instructions. Once the storage application is loaded, print and scan this sheet of barcodes to configure the device to act as a flash disk.
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 RS3000 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.
OPN2001 Simulation
The OPN2001 Simulation is a batch mode application that uses the Companion Application to download the barcodes. To use the RS3000 with the OPN Companion Application, first the Firmware: OPN2001 Simulation Application must be loaded onto the RS3000. To install the OPN2001 Simulation Application, follow these firmware loading instructions. You may also need to print and scan this barcode sheet.
Return to Bluetooth Mode
To return the RS3000 to Bluetooth mode, you will need to load the Firmware: Bluetooth Application. To install the Firmware: Bluetooth Application, follow these firmware loading instructions.
Downloads
Notice: The downloading and use of any Opticon software implies consent with Opticon's End User License Agreement.
Documents
| Document | Description | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datasheet | Technical details at a glance. | Download | |
| Quick Start Guide - Bluetooth | This is the first step for someone setting up the RS-3000 for the first time via Bluetooth. Be certain to pay attention to which Bluetooth mode you use. | Download | |
| User Manual: Bluetooth Application | This is the user manual for the standard Bluetooth Application, which is pre-loaded on all RS3000s prior to shipping. Contains setup instructions and some configuration barcodes, including barcodes to toggle the iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod) system soft keyboard show/hide feature on and off. | March 2022 | Download |
| User Manual: Storage Application | This is the user manual for the standard storage application, which is designed to demonstrate the RS3000 storage (batch) capabilities. This application supports USB-VCP with OseComm , and USB-MSD (flash drive) modes. | March 2022 | Download |
| iOS toggle Menu Codes | This document contains the two barcodes necessary to enable/disable the keyboard toggle feature when paired with Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.). | 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: OS + Bootloader | The Operating System for the Appload. Appload (see above) is required for loading the OS onto the RS3000. Unless instructed by Technical Support it is best to download an Application firmware file as these contain the Bootloader and OS as well as the application in a single file for simpler installation. | RAZV0017 RBZV0057 |
Download |
| Firmware: Bluetooth Application | This standard application provides Bluetooth functionality and data transfer for HID and SPP modes, as well as easy toggling of the iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod) system soft keyboard. Batch storage is not supported. This application is pre-loaded on all RS3000s prior to shipping. Appload Version 1.77 or newer (see above) is required for loading this application onto the RS3000. This firmware file contains the OS and Application. | RBZV0057 RFZ3791M |
Download |
| Firmware: Storage Application | This application provides a batch storage file of scanned bar codes (MSD mode). Appload (see above) is required for loading this application onto the RS3000. | RBZV0057 RFM3791G |
Download |
| Firmware: OPN2001 Simulation Application | This application enables the RS3000 to behave as an OPN2001 with regard to user behavior and PC interaction. The OPN PC Application (see below) is required to transfer data between the OPN and the PC. Appload (see above) is required for loading this application onto the RS3000. NOTICE: Current and future versions of this Application now support USB-HID in addition to the standard CSP2 features. This application also requires OPN200X PC-application (V2.11 or higher) for configuration and retrieving data, which can be found in the 'software' section | RBZV0057 RFM3727Q |
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 |
| 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 |
| OPN PC Companion Application Source Code | The Visual Studio source files for Opticon's OPN PC Companion Application | EGF3800E | Download |
| C-Library Kit | The C-Library Kit is Opticon's SDK for developing custom firmware for many of Opticon's product families (OPN, OPL97xx, OPL98xx, OPH, etc.). Included find sample code, full application samples, library files, documentation, compilers for certain products and more. This download is a zipped collection of the installer and associated files. The Toshiba C Compiler requires a separate download which is located here | 2.38 | 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 |