Version Differences for OPN2001 - Opticon Technical Support Portal

Follow the instructions below to get started with the OPN-2001 on your platform.

===PC===

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Using the OPN-2001 with a PC will require the downloading and installation of two pieces of software. To get a Windows PC to recognize the OPN-2001, you will first need to download and install Opticon's PC USB Drivers Installer. To download barcode scans from the OPN-2001, you will also need to download and install the PC Companion Application.

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Using the OPN-2001 with a Windows PC requires you to download and install Opticon's PC USB Drivers Installer, and an application to retrieve the data like the PC Companion Application. Both of these are located in the [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2001#Downloads Downloads section] of this page.

====Initial Setup====

You will only need to do this once per computer, so bear with us.

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#In the Downloads section of this page, you'll see the "PC USB Drivers Installer" Download and extract that file to a convenient location.

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#Download the "PC USB Drivers Installer" from the [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2001#Software Software Downloads section] of this page. Run the installer you downloaded by double-clicking on it. Follow the prompts on your screen until the installation is completed.

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#Run the installer you extracted in step 1 by double-clicking on it. Follow the prompts on your screen until the installation is completed.

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#Download the OPN-2001 PC Companion Application which is also located in the [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2001#Drivers Driver Downloads section] of this page.

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#When the installation is complete, try plugging the OPN-2001 into your computer. Windows will inform you that it has found new hardware, and that it is installing the drivers for that hardware.

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#Make a new folder called OPN2001 on your desktop or in another convenient location. Copy both "OPN2001.exe" and "Csp2.dll" into the OPN2001 folder.

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#When you have completed installing the USB Drivers for the OPN-2001, then download and extract the OPN-2001 PC Companion Application. Make sure that both "OPN2001.exe" and "Csp2.dll" are kept in the same folder.

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#From the OPN2001 folder double click on "OPN2001.exe." The application window will appear. The installation should now be complete.

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#From the folder where you extracted the PC Companion Application, double click on "OPN2001.exe." The application window will appear. From here you can download barcodes, change settings, or view and set the date and time on the device.

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# Plug the OPN-2001 into your computer. Windows will inform you that it has found new hardware, and that it is installing the drivers for that hardware. Then you will see the status indicator in the application window turn green. From the application window you can download barcodes, change settings, or view and set the date and time on the device.

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#To test that your device is connected properly and that everything is working, look for a green "dot" next to "Status" near the top of the screen. Alternatively, just click "Get time." If everything is working properly, you will get a dialogue with a date and time.

====Scan Barcodes====

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Scanning barcodes with the OPN-2001 is as simple as pointing and scanning. Scanning barcodes with the big button will store barcodes, while scanning with the small button will remove barcodes. Below are some tips about scanning and removing barcodes from the device.

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Collecting data with the OPN-2001 is as simple as pointing and scanning. Scanning barcodes with the big button or "trigger" will store barcodes, while scanning with the small button or "function" will remove barcodes. Below are some tips about scanning and removing barcodes from the device.

*When the OPN-2001 has a good scan, it will chime, the LED on the device will flash green, and the laser will turn off.

#Open the OPN-2001 PC Companion Application by navigating to and running "OPN2001.exe," as before.

#Double-check that the "Status" light is green.

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#Check the box next to "Save to file" if you would like your barcodes to be saved to your computer each time you select "Get Barcodes."

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#Check the box next to "Save to file" if you would like your barcodes to be saved to your computer each time you select "Get Barcodes." By default, the barcodes will be stored in the Documents folder on your computer. To change this, click on the ellipsis(...) button and choose where you would like your barcodes saved.

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#By default, the barcodes will be stored in the Documents folder on your computer. To change this, click on the ellipsis(...) button and choose where you would like your barcodes saved.

#Click "Get barcodes" to download the barcodes that you just scanned. Double-check that they got saved to your file before proceeding.

#Click "Delete barcodes" to erase the barcodes stored on the OPN-2001.

 Follow the instructions below to get started with the OPN-2001 on your platform.
 ===PC===
-								Using the OPN-2001 with a PC will require the downloading and installation of two pieces of software. To get a Windows PC to recognize the OPN-2001, you will first need to download and install Opticon's PC USB Drivers Installer. To download barcode scans from the OPN-2001, you will also need to download and install the PC Companion Application.
+								Using the OPN-2001 with a Windows PC requires you to download and install Opticon's PC USB Drivers Installer, and an application to retrieve the data like the PC Companion Application. Both of these are located in the [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2001#Downloads Downloads section] of this page.
 ====Initial Setup====
 You will only need to do this once per computer, so bear with us.
-								#In the Downloads section of this page, you'll see the "PC USB Drivers Installer" Download and extract that file to a convenient location.
+								#Download the "PC USB Drivers Installer" from the [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2001#Software Software Downloads section] of this page. Run the installer you downloaded by double-clicking on it. Follow the prompts on your screen until the installation is completed.
-								#Run the installer you extracted in step 1 by double-clicking on it. Follow the prompts on your screen until the installation is completed.
+								#Download the OPN-2001 PC Companion Application which is also located in the [https://wiki.opticonusa.com/techsupport/en/OPN2001#Drivers Driver Downloads section] of this page.
-								#When the installation is complete, try plugging the OPN-2001 into your computer. Windows will inform you that it has found new hardware, and that it is installing the drivers for that hardware.
+								#Make a new folder called OPN2001 on your desktop or in another convenient location. Copy both "OPN2001.exe" and "Csp2.dll" into the OPN2001 folder.
-								#When you have completed installing the USB Drivers for the OPN-2001, then download and extract the OPN-2001 PC Companion Application. Make sure that both "OPN2001.exe" and "Csp2.dll" are kept in the same folder.
+								#From the OPN2001 folder double click on "OPN2001.exe." The application window will appear. The installation should now be complete.
-								#From the folder where you extracted the PC Companion Application, double click on "OPN2001.exe." The application window will appear. From here you can download barcodes, change settings, or view and set the date and time on the device.
+								# Plug the OPN-2001 into your computer. Windows will inform you that it has found new hardware, and that it is installing the drivers for that hardware. Then you will see the status indicator in the application window turn green.  From the application window you can download barcodes, change settings, or view and set the date and time on the device.
-								#To test that your device is connected properly and that everything is working, look for a green "dot" next to "Status" near the top of the screen. Alternatively, just click "Get time." If everything is working properly, you will get a dialogue with a date and time.
 ====Scan Barcodes====
-								Scanning barcodes with the OPN-2001 is as simple as pointing and scanning. Scanning barcodes with the big button will store barcodes, while scanning with the small button will remove barcodes. Below are some tips about scanning and removing barcodes from the device.
+								Collecting data with the OPN-2001 is as simple as pointing and scanning. Scanning barcodes with the big button or "trigger" will store barcodes, while scanning with the small button or "function" will remove barcodes. Below are some tips about scanning and removing barcodes from the device.
 *When the OPN-2001 has a good scan, it will chime, the LED on the device will flash green, and the laser will turn off.
 #Open the OPN-2001 PC Companion Application by navigating to and running "OPN2001.exe," as before.
 #Double-check that the "Status" light is green.
-								#Check the box next to "Save to file" if you would like your barcodes to be saved to your computer each time you select "Get Barcodes."
+								#Check the box next to "Save to file" if you would like your barcodes to be saved to your computer each time you select "Get Barcodes." By default, the barcodes will be stored in the Documents folder on your computer. To change this, click on the ellipsis(...) button and choose where you would like your barcodes saved.
-								#By default, the barcodes will be stored in the Documents folder on your computer. To change this, click on the ellipsis(...) button and choose where you would like your barcodes saved.
 #Click "Get barcodes" to download the barcodes that you just scanned. Double-check that they got saved to your file before proceeding.
 #Click "Delete barcodes" to erase the barcodes stored on the OPN-2001.