Version Differences for OPL9713

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  ==Loading Firmware==    ==Loading Firmware== 
    + The OPL-9713 is basically a mini computer. As such 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). The Application files for the OPL-9713 are custom. To obtain the Application for your device, please contact the company you purchased them from.  
       
    + ===Download Files===  
    + You will need a few files to update your OPL-9713. Of these, only the Application file must be obtained from the company you purchased your device from.  
    + * USB Cradle Drivers  
    + * Firmware: OS  
    + * Firmware: Application  
    + * Appload  
    + ===Set Up Your Cradle===  
    + It is likely that you are using your OPL-9713 in conjunction with the cradle CRD-9723. You may need to perform some initial set up. For instructions setting this up including installing Drivers see [[CRD9723|here]].  
    + ===Install and Configure Appload===  
    + Appload is a PC application that we use to load firmware on most of Opticon's devices. Once it is installed (by running the installer found in the Downloads table at the bottom of the page) it will launch automatically. Change the option under 'Settings' > 'Port' to match the COM port of either the USB or RS232 interface (whichever was used). You may also need to change 'Settings' > 'IrDA Adapter/cradle type' to be 'Not Installed'.  
    + ===Load the Firmware===  
    + Now that the cradle is configured, Appload is installed and configured, place the unit on the cradle, and then in Appload select 'File' > 'Download' from the menu. From this dialog, browse to the firmware file you wish to load and double-click on it.  
       
    + Note that if you must upgrade the OS as well as an Application you will need to follow this step twice.  
       
    + ===Troubleshooting===  
    + If the correct COM port is set up, you will see a yellow light flashing on your cradle.  
       
    + If you do not see the yellow light flashing, check that cables are plugged in properly, or select a different COM port in Appload.