Version Differences for OPL9728

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- ==How to install the demo application and then download data to a PC==   + ==Loading Firmware==  
    + The OPL-9728 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-9728 though it is also common for independent software vendors or resellers to develop their own software for use on the OPL-9728 (this is especially true is 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.  
    + ===Download Files===  
    + You will need a few files to update your OPL-9728. All of these files can be found in the Downloads table above.  
    + * USB Cradle Drivers  
    + * Firmware: OS  
    + * Firmware: Application  
    + * Appload  
    + ===Set Up Your Cradle===  
    + It is likely that you are using your OPL-9728 in conjunction with the cradle CRD-9723. 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 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'.  
    + ===Load the Firmware===  
    + 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.  
       
- To connect OPL-9728 to PC you need to have a cradle. If your cradle has USB interface, download the USB driver from the following link: http://www.opticon.com/uploads/Software/CRDX72Xusbdriver.zip   + ==Download Data==  
    + All of Opticon's Demo Applications for the OPL9728 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 terminal (the OPL9728) and the host (usually a PC). This section covers setting up and using such a communication channel.  
    + ===Setting Up the Host===  
    + To use NetO communications on a PC you need an application called NetO32. This can be downloaded from the Downloads table above on this page. Simply run the installer after download is complete and follow the setup instructions here.  
    + * Select 'Tools' > 'Options'  
    + ** Choose RS232 from the menu at left  
    + *** Choose the COM port for your cradle (COM 1 if using RS232, check Device Manager for USB ['Start' > 'Run' > 'devmgmt.msc' > click 'OK' and look under the 'Ports' section])  
    + *** Change Baudrate to 115200  
    + *** Change IrDA Device to 'None'  
    + ** Choose 'Download' from the menu at left  
    + *** Click the 'browse' folder icon at right to change the destination folder of the file once you have downloaded it.  
    + *** Choose between 'Append', 'Overwrite', and 'Unique' to determine what happens when you download a data file but a file by that same name is already present.  
    + ** Click 'OK'  
    + * Select 'File' > 'Save As'  
    + ** Choose a file name appropriate for you (such as your name or your company's name) to save the settings you just changed.  
    + ** Now every time after this that you open NetO32 you must select 'File' > 'Open' and choose this file to load your settings.  
    + * Select 'Protocol' > 'Start'  
    + NetO32 is now in 'Polling' mode. Note that you should see the yellow light on the cradle blinking steadily. This means it will sit here indefinitely sending queries to the cradle and waiting for the right response to start a download. Multiple downloads can all be done without ever closing NetO32. When you are done using NetO32 simply select 'Protocol' > 'Stop' and NetO32 will discontinue polling mode. The application can then be closed.  
       
- Also to load the demo application on to your scanner you need Appload. Appload can be downloaded here:   + ===Starting the Upload from your OPL9728===  
- http://www.opticon.com/uploads/Software/EAGAPPLOAD.zip   + After NetO32 is in Polling mode (see above) follow these steps. First, of course, it is expected that you will have scanned some barcodes using the OPL9728.  
    + * Select 'Send Data' from the main menu (use the arrow keys to move up and down and trigger (center key) to select an option.  
- To load the demo application follow these steps:   + * The screen that appears should say "Transmit Data via Cradle NETO Protocol -PRESS ANY KEY-'. Press any key.  
    + * The unit will change to say 'Sending File Waiting NetO Connection ...'. At this point simply place the unit on the cradle.  
- :# Run Appload and go to setting->port and select com port. (If your cradle has RS232 select COM1, if your cradle is connected to PC via USB you need to find out which com port is assigned for your device. To find COM number go to start->control panel->system->hardware->device manager->under ports you can find COM port number)   + * The OPL9728 will emit a series of short beeps and display 'File Was Sent. Delete Data File?'. Choose either YES or NO by pressing the appropriate arrow button below the display. The unit will now be back at the startup splash screen.  
- :# From Appload go to setting->IrDa Adaptor/Cradle type and select not installed.   + * Your Data File is now on the PC in the folder specified previously.  
- :# From OPL-9728 press and hold all three blue buttons under the LCD simultaneously to go to the OS system menu      
- :# Select download application      
- :# Put your scanner into the cradle      
- :# Now drag and drop the demo application that you downloaded earlier on to the Appload window.      
- Appload will now automatically load the demo application onto the scanner.      
       
- To download data from scanner into PC following steps must be taken:      
       
- Download "Neto32" from the following link:      
- http://www.opticon.com/Software-Opticon--01012900000018.aspx      
       
- With this program you can download your data from OPL-9728 onto PC. Once you install the neto32 follow these steps:      
       
- On your OPL-9728 unit within the normal application:      
- :1. Select system menu-->Communicate-->Baudrate-->select 115200      
- :2. Select system menu-->Communicate-->Protocol-->select Neto Protocol      
- :3. Go to main screen and select "send date" and put the unit back into cradle.      
       
- From PC:      
- :1. open Neto32      
- :2.Tools--->options      
- :3.Select COM port (If RS232 is being used select COM1, otherwise go to control panel-->system-->Hardware-->Device Manager to find which COM port is assigned for you)      
- :4. choose 115200 for baudrate      
- :5. Parity "No"      
- :6. ByteSize "8 bits"      
- :7. Stop bit "1 bit"      
- :8.IrDa Device "None"      
- :9. Apply      
- :10. select Download and choose a location for your file.      
- :11. OK      
- :12. Protocol-->Start      
- Now data will be transfered into computer. You should also save your settings on Neto to avoid all these steps in future.      
       
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