Version Differences for Appload - Opticon Technical Support Portal

Appload will only communicate with a device via RS232 protocols. This means your device must either be RS232 native (usually with a 9 pin connector to the PC) or be in USB-VCP mode. The majority of Opticon's USB device can operate in either HID (Human Interface Device) or VCP (Virtual COM Port) mode. USB-VCP mode does require USB drivers in all cases. See the [[USB Drivers]] page for details and download instructions.

===Selecting Your Device===

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As mentioned above Appload will only communicate with a device via RS232. This also means that you must tell Appload the COM port where your device is connected. To select your device navigate to 'Settings' > 'Port' and choose your device from the list provided. If your device is a 9-pin RS232 connector this is likely always set to COM 1. If your device is USB then Windows decides what COM number is assigned. Keep in mind that this COM number may change, especially if you plug the device into a different USB port on the PC. Appload will remember which port you select after it has been closed and reopened so it may not always be necessary to manually select te device each time.

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As mentioned above Appload will only communicate with a device via RS232. This also means that you must tell Appload the COM port where your device is connected. To select your device navigate to 'Settings' > 'Port' and choose your device from the list provided. If your device is a 9-pin RS232 connector this is likely always set to COM 1. If your device is USB then Windows decides what COM number is assigned. Keep in mind that this COM number may change, especially if you plug the device into a different USB port on the PC. Appload will remember which port you select after it has been closed and reopened so it may not always be necessary to manually select the port each time.

===Setting the IrDA Adapter/Cradle type===

Some of Opticon's devices come with a communications cradle that uses infrared to communicate with the device (like a TV remote). To change this setting navigate to 'Settings' > 'IrDA Adapter/Cradle type' and choose the necessary cradle type from the list provided. See the product page for your specific product to know which option to select.

 Appload will only communicate with a device via RS232 protocols. This means your device must either be RS232 native (usually with a 9 pin connector to the PC) or be in USB-VCP mode. The majority of Opticon's USB device can operate in either HID (Human Interface Device) or VCP (Virtual COM Port) mode. USB-VCP mode does require USB drivers in all cases. See the [[USB Drivers]] page for details and download instructions.
 ===Selecting Your Device===
-								As mentioned above Appload will only communicate with a device via RS232. This also means that you must tell Appload the COM port where your device is connected. To select your device navigate to 'Settings' > 'Port' and choose your device from the list provided. If your device is a 9-pin RS232 connector this is likely always set to COM 1. If your device is USB then Windows decides what COM number is assigned. Keep in mind that this COM number may change, especially if you plug the device into a different USB port on the PC. Appload will remember which port you select after it has been closed and reopened so it may not always be necessary to manually select te device each time.
+								As mentioned above Appload will only communicate with a device via RS232. This also means that you must tell Appload the COM port where your device is connected. To select your device navigate to 'Settings' > 'Port' and choose your device from the list provided. If your device is a 9-pin RS232 connector this is likely always set to COM 1. If your device is USB then Windows decides what COM number is assigned. Keep in mind that this COM number may change, especially if you plug the device into a different USB port on the PC. Appload will remember which port you select after it has been closed and reopened so it may not always be necessary to manually select the port each time.
 ===Setting the IrDA Adapter/Cradle type===
 Some of Opticon's devices come with a communications cradle that uses infrared to communicate with the device (like a TV remote). To change this setting navigate to 'Settings' > 'IrDA Adapter/Cradle type' and choose the necessary cradle type from the list provided. See the product page for your specific product to know which option to select.