Version Differences for Appload - Opticon Technical Support Portal

===Getting Software Version===

Once Appload is properly configured for your device (see [[#Selecting Your Device|Selecting Your Device]] and [[#Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type|Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type]] for details) it is possible to determine the firmware running on many of Opticon's devices. To perform this function simply select 'Utilities' > 'Show software versions' from the Appload menu. The information will be displayed in a popup window with two lines. The top line is the main firmware version (called the OS on some products). The second line is what is known as the Bootloader. This is low level firmware that in most cases can be safely ignored.

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===RS232 Terminal===

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===RS232 Monitor===

Appload provides a built in terminal window for sending and receiving RS232 data from the screen to any COM port. Once Appload is properly configured for your device (see [[#Selecting Your Device|Selecting Your Device]] and [[#Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type|Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type]] for details) you can easily transmit and receive any RS232 data (ASCII-128 character set only). Recommended settings follow:

* 'Settings' > 'Format' > 'ASCII'

* 'Settings' > 'Local echo' > 'On'

You must also have the appropriate Baudrate and set for your device or communication will either simply fail or result in useless jargon on the screen. The other RS232 settings (such as Data Bits, Stop Bits and Parity) and by default set to the same defaults all Opticon products use so it is unlikely you will need to change these settings.

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===Loading Firmware===

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Appload is most commonly used to install new firmware onto an Opticon product. Once Appload is properly configured for your device (see [[#Selecting Your Device|Selecting Your Device]] and [[#Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type|Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type]] for details) navigate to 'File' > 'Download' and select the appropriate firmware file. Instructions on what file to use for which product are provided on that products page. It is important to note that while our firmware files are downloaded as .zip files they must be fully extracted before Appload can use them. Please contact your local computer expert for assistance in unzipping files. As an alternative to selecting 'File' > 'Download' from the Appload window it is also possible to simply drag the firmware file onto the Appload window and drop it.

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:'''Do NOT''' disconnect your scanner while Appload is installing firmware onto your device. In some cases this can make the device inoperable.

 ===Getting Software Version===
 Once Appload is properly configured for your device (see [[#Selecting Your Device|Selecting Your Device]] and [[#Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type|Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type]] for details) it is possible to determine the firmware running on many of Opticon's devices. To perform this function simply select 'Utilities' > 'Show software versions' from the Appload menu. The information will be displayed in a popup window with two lines. The top line is the main firmware version (called the OS on some products). The second line is what is known as the Bootloader. This is low level firmware that in most cases can be safely ignored.
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+								===RS232 Monitor===
 Appload provides a built in terminal window for sending and receiving RS232 data from the screen to any COM port. Once Appload is properly configured for your device (see [[#Selecting Your Device|Selecting Your Device]] and [[#Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type|Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type]] for details) you can easily transmit and receive any RS232 data (ASCII-128 character set only). Recommended settings follow:
 * 'Settings' > 'Format' > 'ASCII'
 * 'Settings' > 'Local echo' > 'On'
 You must also have the appropriate Baudrate and set for your device or communication will either simply fail or result in useless jargon on the screen. The other RS232 settings (such as Data Bits, Stop Bits and Parity) and by default set to the same defaults all Opticon products use so it is unlikely you will need to change these settings.
 								===Loading Firmware===
 								Appload is most commonly used to install new firmware onto an Opticon product. Once Appload is properly configured for your device (see [[#Selecting Your Device|Selecting Your Device]] and [[#Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type|Setting the IrDA Adapter/Crdle type]] for details) navigate to 'File' > 'Download' and select the appropriate firmware file. Instructions on what file to use for which product are provided on that products page. It is important to note that while our firmware files are downloaded as .zip files they must be fully extracted before Appload can use them. Please contact your local computer expert for assistance in unzipping files. As an alternative to selecting 'File' > 'Download' from the Appload window it is also possible to simply drag the firmware file onto the Appload window and drop it.
 								:'''Do NOT''' disconnect your scanner while Appload is installing firmware onto your device. In some cases this can make the device inoperable.