Version Differences for OPN2002 - Opticon Technical Support Portal

==Upgrading==

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While there are multiple components to the firmware on an OPN-2002 (Bootloader, OS and Application) the instructions to load them individually or all together are the same. You simply choose the appropriate file(s) during the right part in the process. All files available from Opticon are found in the Downloads section of this page. In addition to the individual files there are also combination files which are all three components bundled together into a single file for easy installation. It is recommended to use these combination files. As the Bootloader and OS files will always be the same you simply choose the combination file for the application you wish to load.

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===Operating System===

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* Bootloader files are provided by Opticon and always follow the naming convention beginning with RAFV (e.g. RAFV0306.hex).

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OS files are provided by Opticon and always follow a naming convention beginning with RBGV (e.g. RBGV0215.hex).

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* OS files are provided by Opticon and always follow a naming convention beginning with RBGV (e.g. RBGV0217.hex).

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* Application files are provided by Opticon but could also be provided by a reseller, distributor or developed on ones own by using the freely downloadable SDK (See the downloads section). If provided by Opticon the application files will almost always follow a naming convention beginning with RFG (e.g. RFG35314).

# Download necessary files.

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#* OS: [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/OPN2002/Software/OS/RBGV0217.hex RBGV0217]

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#* Firmware: This would be either the Bootloader, OS, Application or combination file from the Downloads section.

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#* Appload: [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/Appload/Appload_v1.42.zip EAGV0142]

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#* Appload: This is the loader program for the PC that installs the firmware file onto the unit. See the download section.

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#* USB Drivers:

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#* USB Drivers: These drivers are necessary so that Windows will provide a COM port that Appload needs to communicate with the device. Both 32 bit and 64 bit versions are found in the downloads section.

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#** [http://www.opticonusa.com/downloads/Software/Drivers/Opticon%20USB%20Drivers%20for%201D%2032bit.zip 32 bit Windows PC]

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# Install USB Drivers (If you need assistance with this please contact Opticon Technical Support by e-mail at support@opticonusa.com or by phone at 1.800.636.0090 x2127).

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#** [http://www.opticonusa.com/downloads/Software/Drivers/Opticon%20USB%20Drivers%20for%201D%2064bit.zip 64 bit Windows PC]

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# Install USB Drivers

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#* Unzip the USB file downloaded in step 1.

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#** (commonly this is done by right-clicking on the .zip file in Windows and selecting 'Extract All')

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#* double-click the extracted driver install file. The installer is simple and straight forward. You may need to click 'next' a few times but the process is otherwise automatic. If you receive an error message you may need to download the other installer (32 bit instead of 64 bit or vice versa).

# Install Appload

#* Unzip the file Appload EAGV0142.zip by right-clicking and selecting 'Extract All'

#* double-click the resulting file 'Appload Setup.exe' which will start the install wizard. You may need to select 'next' a few times and are allowed to choose the install folder and whether Appload places an icon on your desktop. You may simply choose the defaults for all options. Appload will launch at the end of the install process.

# Connect the OPN-2002 to your PC

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# Install the OS firmware

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# Install the firmware

#* Launch Appload (if it is not already running).

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#* select ''''Settings' > 'Port' > choose the port that says 'Opticon USB Code Reader (1D)''''

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#* select ''''Settings' > 'Port' > choose the port that says 'Opticon USB Code Reader(1D)''''

#* select ''''Settings' > 'IrDA Adapter/Cradle type' > 'Not installed''''

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#* select ''''File' > 'Download' >''' ''browse to the OS file downloaded in step 1 and select it.''

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#* select ''''File' > 'Download' >''' ''browse to the firmware file downloaded in step 1 and select it.''

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# When complete the OPN-2002 will emit a series of beeps and reboot. When the LED is steady RED (indicating charging) or GREEN (indicating fully charged) the process is complete and you may disconnect your OPN-2002 from the PC. instruction manuals for the various applications are available for download in the Downloads section.

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===Application===

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Application files could be provided by Opticon, a reseller, or any other third party. Please be sure you download the correct files. Opticon pre-loads a Bluetooth demo application on each unit from the factory. This demo is the one linked below. If you have a different application to load, please substitute the demo application with your own for those steps where it is used.

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