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The following process is used to load firmware onto the OPL9723. Firmware for the OPL9723 is divided into two parts: the OS and an Application file. Both pieces use the same instructions for loading, the only part that changes is the actual file you load. See the downloads section for all available files.
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The OPL-9723 is basically a mini computer. As such it has an Operating System and runs Applications (one at a time, loding 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 above). Opticon also provides free Applications for use on the OPL-9723 though it is also common for independent software vendors or resellers to develop their own software for use on the OPL-9723 (this is especially true if the company also provides PC side software). Applications made by Opticon are available at the Downloads table above (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.
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* Setup and attach the cradle to the PC with which you will be loading firmware onto the device.
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===Download Files===
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* On the OPL9723 press together the three button below the display (Q1, Q2, and TRIGGER). This will enter the OS' System Menu.
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You will need a few files to update your OPL-9723. All of these files can be found in the Downloads table above.
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* Select the option to download Appl.
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* USB Cradle Drivers
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* Place the OPL9723 in the cradle (top down as always).
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* Firmware: OS
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* Using Appload select 'Settings' > 'Port' and choose the COM port the cradle is connected to.
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* Firmware: Application
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* Using Appload select 'File' > 'Download' and choose the file you wish to load.
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* Appload
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* Wait until Appload reports success, you can now remove the OPL9723 from the cradle.
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===Set Up Your Cradle===
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It is likely that you are using your OPL-9723 in conjunction with the cradle CRD-9723. For instructions setting this up including installing Drivers see [[CRD9723|here]].
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===Install and Configure Appload===
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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 above) it will launch automatically. Change the options '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'.
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Now that the cradle is configured, Appload is installed and configured you need to simply place the unit on the cradle then select 'File' > 'Download' from the Appload menu and browse to the firmware file you wish to load. Note that if you must upgrade the OS as well as an Application you will need to follow this step twice.
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