Version Differences for OPN2001
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| The OPN-2001 currently has two firmware versions available. The main OS functions as a batch mode scanner and requires the use of the Companion Applications. The Alternate OS supports the functions of the main OS, plus it is also capable of acting in USB-HID (keyboard) mode. | The OPN-2001 currently has two firmware versions available. The main OS functions as a batch mode scanner and requires the use of the Companion Applications. The Alternate OS supports the functions of the main OS, plus it is also capable of acting in USB-HID (keyboard) mode. | ||
| ===Loading Firmware=== | ===Loading Firmware=== | ||
| - | The Firmware of the OPN-2001 can be upgraded (or reloaded in the case of a corrupt firmware) with the following instructions. You can also follow these instructions to load our Alternate OS, linked above, which gives the device the ability to act as a USB-HID device. | + | The Firmware of the OPN-2001 can be upgraded (or reloaded in the case of a corrupt firmware) with the following instructions. You can also follow these instructions to load our [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2001#Alternate_OS Alternate OS] which gives the device the ability to act as a USB-HID device. |
| - | # Download and install the USB Drivers (found on the Downloads table above). | + | # Download and install the [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2001#Drivers USB Drivers]. |
| - | # Download and install Appload (The latest version of Appload can be found on the Downloads table above. | + | # Download and install [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2001#Software Appload]. |
| - | # Download the latest firmware for the OPN-2001, which can be found on the downloads table above. If you are installing the Alternate OS, please download that file instead. | + | # Download your preferred version of the [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2001#Software firmware for the OPN-2001]. If you are installing the Alternate OS, please download the Firmware: OS - Alternate. Otherwise, use the Firmware: OS. |
| # Connect the OPN-2001 to the PC | # Connect the OPN-2001 to the PC | ||
| - | # Launch Appload | + | # Launch [[Appload]] |
| # In Appload select ''''Settings' > 'Port' > 'Opticon USB Code Reader(1D) (COMx)'''' | # In Appload select ''''Settings' > 'Port' > 'Opticon USB Code Reader(1D) (COMx)'''' | ||
| # In Appload select ''''Settings' > 'IrDA Adapter/Cradle type' > 'Not installed'''' | # In Appload select ''''Settings' > 'IrDA Adapter/Cradle type' > 'Not installed'''' | ||
| # In Appload select ''''File' > 'Download'''' and browse to the firmware file (e.g. RBBV0140.hex) and click ''''open'''' | # In Appload select ''''File' > 'Download'''' and browse to the firmware file (e.g. RBBV0140.hex) and click ''''open'''' | ||
| #: The download will take approximately 30 seconds at which time you will see the message 'Download successfully completed' | #: The download will take approximately 30 seconds at which time you will see the message 'Download successfully completed' | ||
| === Alternate OS === | === Alternate OS === | ||
| This firmware variant can operate in two modes. First, it will operate in Classic mode which is identical in every way to the main OPN2001 firmware. | This firmware variant can operate in two modes. First, it will operate in Classic mode which is identical in every way to the main OPN2001 firmware. | ||