Version Differences for OPH3001 - Opticon Technical Support Portal

[[image:OPH3000_web.png|right|thumb|OPH3001]]

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==Downloading Data Files==

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All of Opticon's Demo Applications for the OPH3000 support downloading of data through Opticon's proprietary protocol called [[NetO]] (Net-Oh). As with all communications there are two sides. In this case these are the OPH3000 and the host, a PC. In most situations the terminal is used to collect data by scanning barcodes. This barcode data is then downloaded to the PC for processing.

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This section covers setting up and using [[NetO32]], our application for sending and receiving data using the NetO protocol.

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NetO32 can be downloaded from the [[#Software|Downloads Table]]. Simply run the installer after download is complete and follow the prompts. When it is complete, start the NetO32 application on your computer. You will be presented with a main screen and some options menus.

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===Setting Up the Host===

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[[Image:NetO32_RS232_Settings.png|thumb|RS232 Settings]]

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We will need to configure NetO32 to communicate with your device before we can download any data.

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From the main screen, click 'Tools' and then 'Options'. You can set up NetO32 to communicate using this window.

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Click 'RS232' from the left hand column. You should see a screen like the one pictured at right.

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1.) Choose the COM port your device was assigned.

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::This is usually COM 1, but may be different if you are using USB rather than RS232. To find your COM port, check Device Manager. Click 'Start', then 'Run', then type 'devmgmt.msc' into the popup. Click 'OK', and look under the 'Ports' section of the window that came up.

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2.) Change Baudrate to 115200 <br />

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3.) Change IrDA Device to 'None'

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Next, choose 'Download' from the menu at left. You should see a screen like the one pictured at right.[[Image:NetO32_Download_Sets.png|thumb|Download Settings]]

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#Click the 'browse' folder icon at right to change where NetO32 will place the text file with your data in it. For example, you could choose to place it on the Desktop. NetO32 will then download your data to a text file on your Desktop. It defaults to calling it "myfile.txt"

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#Choose between 'Append', 'Overwrite', and 'Unique' to determine what NetO32 does with downloaded data when you start a download but a file by that same name is already present.

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## Choose Append to add the data to the end of the file. This is usually the safest option.

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## Choose Overwrite to delete the existing data and replace it with the new data.

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## Choose Unique to only Overwrite entries where the data has changed.

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When you have completed the above steps, NetO32 is configured to communicate with your OPH-3000. Click 'OK' to return to the Main Screen.

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From the Main Screen, click 'File', and then 'Save As' to save these settings. If you choose not to save your settings, you will have to configure NetO32 each time you open it.

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Enter a name for your settings file, like "OPH-3000" or "NetO32 Settings." Every time after this that you open NetO32 you must select 'File', then 'Open' and select this file to load your settings.[[Image:NetO32_Downloaded.png|thumb|Starting the download. NetO32 will notify you when the download is done.]]

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Now we are ready to begin downloading data from your OPH-3000. To do this, select 'Protocol' then 'Start' from the main screen.

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NetO32 is now in 'Polling' mode. This means that NetO32 is checking the comport for data being trasmitted, and waiting for the right response. When it detects a transmission it will start the download automatically.

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When you are done using NetO32 simply select 'Protocol', then 'Stop' and NetO32 will stop polling. The application can then be closed.

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===Starting the Upload from your OPH-3000===

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After NetO32 is in Polling mode (see above) we are ready to download data from the OPH-3000.

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# Select 'Transmit Data' from the main menu by using the arrow keys to move up and down and Scan to select an option. The correct option is pictured at right.

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::The screen that appears should say "Transmit Data NETO Protocol."

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# NetO32 will indicate that the data was downloaded by saying "Download Complete." The OPH-3000 will then go back to the main menu transmit data screen.

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You can find the data file in the folder you chose above.

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==Loading Firmware==

The OPH3001 is identical to the predecessor OPH3000 and uses the same firmware, except that the OPH3001 contains a longer range laser module. 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 OPH3001 though it is also common for independent software vendors or re-sellers to develop their own software for use on the OPH3001 (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.

 [[image:OPH3000_web.png|right|thumb|OPH3001]]
 								==Downloading Data Files==
 								All of Opticon's Demo Applications for the OPH3000 support downloading of data through Opticon's proprietary protocol called [[NetO]] (Net-Oh). As with all communications there are two sides. In this case these are the OPH3000 and the host, a PC. In most situations the terminal is used to collect data by scanning barcodes. This barcode data is then downloaded to the PC for processing.
 								This section covers setting up and using [[NetO32]], our application for sending and receiving data using the NetO protocol.
 								NetO32 can be downloaded from the [[#Software|Downloads Table]]. Simply run the installer after download is complete and follow the prompts. When it is complete, start the NetO32 application on your computer. You will be presented with a main screen and some options menus.
 								===Setting Up the Host===
 								[[Image:NetO32_RS232_Settings.png|thumb|RS232 Settings]]
 								We will need to configure NetO32 to communicate with your device before we can download any data.
 								From the main screen, click 'Tools' and then 'Options'. You can set up NetO32 to communicate using this window.
 								Click 'RS232' from the left hand column. You should see a screen like the one pictured at right.
 .) Choose the COM port your device was assigned.
 								::This is usually COM 1, but may be different if you are using USB rather than RS232. To find your COM port, check Device Manager. Click 'Start', then 'Run', then type 'devmgmt.msc' into the popup. Click 'OK', and look under the 'Ports' section of the window that came up.
 .) Change Baudrate to 115200 <br />
 .) Change IrDA Device to 'None'
 								Next, choose 'Download' from the menu at left. You should see a screen like the one pictured at right.[[Image:NetO32_Download_Sets.png|thumb|Download Settings]]
 								#Click the 'browse' folder icon at right to change where NetO32 will place the text file with your data in it. For example, you could choose to place it on the Desktop. NetO32 will then download your data to a text file on your Desktop. It defaults to calling it "myfile.txt"
 								#Choose between 'Append', 'Overwrite', and 'Unique' to determine what NetO32 does with downloaded data when you start a download but a file by that same name is already present.
 								## Choose Append to add the data to the end of the file. This is usually the safest option.
 								## Choose Overwrite to delete the existing data and replace it with the new data.
 								## Choose Unique to only Overwrite entries where the data has changed.
 								When you have completed the above steps, NetO32 is configured to communicate with your OPH-3000. Click 'OK' to return to the Main Screen.
 								From the Main Screen, click 'File', and then 'Save As' to save these settings. If you choose not to save your settings, you will have to configure NetO32 each time you open it.
 								Enter a name for your settings file, like "OPH-3000" or "NetO32 Settings." Every time after this that you open NetO32 you must select 'File', then 'Open' and select this file to load your settings.[[Image:NetO32_Downloaded.png|thumb|Starting the download. NetO32 will notify you when the download is done.]]
 								Now we are ready to begin downloading data from your OPH-3000. To do this, select 'Protocol' then 'Start' from the main screen.
 								NetO32 is now in 'Polling' mode. This means that NetO32 is checking the comport for data being trasmitted, and waiting for the right response. When it detects a transmission it will start the download automatically.
 								When you are done using NetO32 simply select 'Protocol', then 'Stop' and NetO32 will stop polling. The application can then be closed.
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 								===Starting the Upload from your OPH-3000===
 								After NetO32 is in Polling mode (see above) we are ready to download data from the OPH-3000.
 								# Select 'Transmit Data' from the main menu by using the arrow keys to move up and down and Scan to select an option. The correct option is pictured at right.
 								::The screen that appears should say "Transmit Data NETO Protocol."
 								# NetO32 will indicate that the data was downloaded by saying "Download Complete." The OPH-3000 will then go back to the main menu transmit data screen.
 								You can find the data file in the folder you chose above.
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 ==Loading Firmware==
 The OPH3001 is identical to the predecessor OPH3000 and uses the same firmware, except that the OPH3001 contains a longer range laser module.  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 OPH3001 though it is also common for independent software vendors or re-sellers to develop their own software for use on the OPH3001 (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.