Version Differences for OPN2001 - Opticon Technical Support Portal

:'''Note''': It is possible to disable the factory reset option of the OPN-2001 with the SDK (and subsequently our Standard PC Demo Application). If this is disabled this feature will not work until re-enabled.

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==Loading Firmware==

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==Firmware==

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The Firmware of the OPN-2001 can be upgraded (or reloaded in the case of a corrupt firmware) with the following instructions.

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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.

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===Loading Firmware===

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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.

# Download and install the USB Drivers (found on the Downloads table above).

# Download and install Appload (The latest version of Appload can be found on the Downloads table above.

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# Download the latest firmware for the OPN-2001 also found on the downloads table above.

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# 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.

# Connect the OPN-2001 to the PC

# Launch Appload

# 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'

=== Alternate OS ===

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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. Second, it will operate as a USB-HID (keyboard) batch or real-time scanner. When disconnected it will store barcodes and then when the trigger is pressed the first time after reconnecting to a PC it will simply download all data off of the unit and onto the PC wherever the cursor happens to be (Excel, Notepad, etc). The newest revision of this firmware string added some functionality. Users can now choose to transmit time stamps, and barcode IDs (barcode symbology). They can also switch between a "return" suffix, and a "tab" suffix.

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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.

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To change the scanner between USB-VCP(classic) mode, and USB-HID (keyboard) mode:

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Second, it will operate as a USB-HID (keyboard) batch or real-time scanner. When disconnected it will store barcodes and then when the trigger is pressed the first time after reconnecting to a PC it will simply download all data off of the unit and onto the PC wherever the cursor happens to be (Excel, Notepad, etc).

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#Visit Opticonfigure.

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The newest revision of this firmware added some functionality. Users can now choose to transmit time stamps, and barcode IDs (barcode symbology). They can also switch between a "return" suffix, and a "tab" suffix.

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Changing the scanner from Classic mode to USB-HID mode will require us to scan some barcodes. Opticon's Opticonfigure tool can be used to generate barcodes to use in configuring all of our scanners.

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To get the barcodes you will need to swtich between Classic mode, and USB-HID (keyboard) mode:

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#Visit [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com Opticonfigure].

#Click on search in the top left corner.

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#Search for "C01" for USB-VCP, or "SU" for USB-HID.

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#Search for "C01" for Classic Mode, or "SU" for USB-HID (Keyboard Mode).

#Click add for that code.

#Print the page using the print menu on the right.

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#Scan these three barcodes from top to bottom with your OPN2001.

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This process is very similar for enabling the time stamp feature.

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To configure your scanner, all you need to do is scan these three barcodes from the top to the bottom of the printed page with your OPN2001.

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#Visit Opticonfigure.

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The process for enabling the time stamp feature is very similar. Simply...

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#Visit [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com Opticonfigure].

#Click on search in the top left corner.

#Search for "BP2" .

#Scan these three barcodes from top to bottom with your OPN2001.

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Some other commands you may find useful:

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Here are some other commands you may find useful. These are also available through our Opticonfigure tool:

*BP2 Enable Transmit Time Stamp

*BP3 Disable Transmit Time Stamp

 :'''Note''': It is possible to disable the factory reset option of the OPN-2001 with the SDK (and subsequently our Standard PC Demo Application). If this is disabled this feature will not work until re-enabled.
-								==Loading Firmware==
+								==Firmware==
-								The Firmware of the OPN-2001 can be upgraded (or reloaded in the case of a corrupt firmware) with the following instructions.
+								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===
 								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.
 # Download and install the USB Drivers (found on the Downloads table above).
 # Download and install Appload (The latest version of Appload can be found on the Downloads table above.
-								# Download the latest firmware for the OPN-2001 also found on the downloads table above.
+								# 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.
 # Connect the OPN-2001 to the PC
 # Launch Appload
 # 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'
 === 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. Second, it will operate as a USB-HID (keyboard) batch or real-time scanner. When disconnected it will store barcodes and then when the trigger is pressed the first time after reconnecting to a PC it will simply download all data off of the unit and onto the PC wherever the cursor happens to be (Excel, Notepad, etc). The newest revision of this firmware string added some functionality. Users can now choose to transmit time stamps, and barcode IDs (barcode symbology). They can also switch between a "return" suffix, and a "tab" suffix.
+								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.
-								To change the scanner between USB-VCP(classic) mode, and USB-HID (keyboard) mode:
+								Second, it will operate as a USB-HID (keyboard) batch or real-time scanner. When disconnected it will store barcodes and then when the trigger is pressed the first time after reconnecting to a PC it will simply download all data off of the unit and onto the PC wherever the cursor happens to be (Excel, Notepad, etc).
-								#Visit Opticonfigure.
+								The newest revision of this firmware added some functionality. Users can now choose to transmit time stamps, and barcode IDs (barcode symbology). They can also switch between a "return" suffix, and a "tab" suffix.
 								Changing the scanner from Classic mode to USB-HID mode will require us to scan some barcodes. Opticon's Opticonfigure tool can be used to generate barcodes to use in configuring all of our scanners.
 								To get the barcodes you will need to swtich between Classic mode, and USB-HID (keyboard) mode:
 								#Visit [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com Opticonfigure].
 #Click on search in the top left corner.
-								#Search for "C01" for USB-VCP, or "SU" for USB-HID.
+								#Search for "C01" for Classic Mode, or "SU" for USB-HID (Keyboard Mode).
 #Click add for that code.
 #Print the page using the print menu on the right.
-								#Scan these three barcodes from top to bottom with your OPN2001.
-								This process is very similar for enabling the time stamp feature.
+								To configure your scanner, all you need to do is scan these three barcodes from the top to the bottom of the printed page with your OPN2001.
-								#Visit Opticonfigure.
+								The process for enabling the time stamp feature is very similar. Simply...
 								#Visit [http://opticonfigure.opticon.com Opticonfigure].
 #Click on search in the top left corner.
 #Search for "BP2" .
 #Scan these three barcodes from top to bottom with your OPN2001.
-								Some other commands you may find useful:
+								Here are some other commands you may find useful. These are also available through our Opticonfigure tool:
 *BP2    Enable Transmit Time Stamp
 *BP3    Disable Transmit Time Stamp