OPN2001
OPN2001
To get set up with your OPN2001 follow the steps below.
- Download the "OPN-2001 PC Companion Application" under software downloads and the "All In One Installer Package" under driver downloads.
- Double click on the driver installer and follow the instructions.
- Unzip the OPN2001 application file, and copy both items to a convenient location to launch the application from (no installation is required).
- Double click on OPN2001.exe to launch the application.
- Scan barcodes, the connect the OPN2001 to the computer, and click "Get Barcodes"
- Optionally contact Technical support for help with settings.
Downloads
| Notice |
| The downloading and use of any Opticon software implies consent with Opticon's End User License Agreement. |
Documents
| Document | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Data Sheet | Technical details and at-a-glance information about the OPN-2001 | Download |
| Quick Start Guide | A brief and to the point set of setup instructions for the OPN-2001 | Download |
| User Manual | A more detailed usage manual for the OPN-2001 | Download |
| Specification Manual | A more detailed manual full of technical specifications for the OPN-2001 (recommended for advanced users and integrators only) | Download |
| Universal Menu Book | This document contains the command barcodes to configure most of Opticon's scanners. Not all features are supported on the OPN-2001. Note that the defaults section (page U6) is necessary to switch between Classic and HID modes on the OPN2001 Alternate OS. | Download |
Software
| Software | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Appload | Appload is Opticon's multi-purpose utility for installing firmware onto devices such as the OPN2002. Currently Windows only. | Download |
| Firmware: OS | This is the main firmware for the OPN-2001. | Download |
| Firmware:OS - Alternate | 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). | Download |
| PC Companion Application | The OPN-2001 requires the use of a PC side application to pull and receive the scanned barcode data. While a free SDK is available to customize such an application this is Opticon's free standard application. | Download |
| Macintosh OS X Companion Application | Similar to the PC companion application this software is a free application provided by Opticon in order to get some out of the box functionality with your OPN-2001 on a Macintosh computer running OS X. | Download |
| SDK | This SDK contains nearly everything you would need to develop your own PC application to interface with the OPN-2001. Sample code and documentation included. Compilers not included. Use a compiler appropriate to your platform (Windows or Macintosh OS X) | Download |
Drivers
| Platform | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| All In One Installer Package | USB-to-serial drivers installer package for both 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows XP (32 bit only), Vista, and 7. This package contains two drivers. The first driver is for the OPN-200x as well as many of Opticon's other products. The second driver is for Opticon's cradles and a few other products. You can choose any of the drivers to install on the first screen of the installer program. | Download |
| Macintosh User Mode Driver | This driver is not required for Macintosh end users. This driver file is intended for system developers to include in their application package. See the SDK linked above for documentation and usage instructions. | Download |
APIs
There are currently APIs for developing applications to communicate with the OPN2001 on/with the following platforms/technologies:
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- Windows XP / Vista / 7 (32 and 64 bit)
- ActiveX
- .NET
- Mac OS X
OPN2001-2003 comparison
| Feature | OPN2001 Standard Demo firmware | OPN2001 HID firmware | OPN2003 Standard application (OPN2001 emulator) | OPN2003 Batch Demo application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can the scanned data include a prefix and suffix? If yes, can the Prefix and the Suffix be more than one character (String)? | This is not an option with the current firmware, however prefixes or suffixes could be added with custom developed PC side software. | Currently return or tab are the only available suffixes, however other prefixes or suffixes could be added with custom developed PC side software. | Yes, and yes up to 4 direct input entries. Please refer to page U85 of the universal menu book linked below for more information on prefixes, suffixes preambles, and postambles. http://www.opticonusa.com/pdf/Manuals/Universal_Menu_Book.pdf | This is not an option with the current firmware, however prefixes or suffixes could be added with custom developed PC side software. |
| Does the scanner have an internal serial number that can be output as part of the scanned data? | Yes, although we currently only have one PC side application that will put the serial number in the file with the scanned data, the "OPN2001 Data Downloader" application. | No | Yes, although we currently only have one PC side application that will put the serial number in the file with the scanned data, the "OPN2001 Data Downloader" application. | Yes, this is a configurable option. Data is transferred using the NETO32 program or a custom program using the NETO protocol. |
| Can the scanner be setup to include scanned data time stamp? | Yes, using most of our PC side applications including the "OPN2001 Data Downloader" application. | Yes | Yes, using most of our PC side applications including the "OPN2001 Data Downloader" application. | Data stored as Database file (multiple scans of same barcode increases quantity rather than adding new lines to the file, also this means the time stamp only exists for the most recent scan of the specific barcode) |
FAQ
I'm trying to integrate the OPN2001 ActiveX control with my Silverlight application, but when I try to create the opnCtl object, I get an exception. What's going on?
- The OPN2001 ActiveX control doesn't expose an Automation API, which is why the exception occurs. See the MSDN article about using Automation here.
How can I communicate with the OPN2001 in my Java application?
- You could utilize the native OPN2001 library via JNI, making a JNI wrapper for the exposed functions.
Will applications written for the OPN2001 work with the OPN2002 or OPN2003?
- Yes, if the OPN2001 simulation application - a piece of firmware for the OPN2002 and OPN2003 - is installed. The application simulates the behavior and protocol of the OPN2001, making it compatible with your OPN2001 applications.
Is the serial protocol of the OPN2001 available?
- No, we don't release that information. The recommended and authorized way of communicating with the OPN2001 is via its various APIs.
Is there a way to recover the saved data from an OPN2001 after the clear command has been sent?
- Unfortunately no - the OPN2001 firmware erases the flash sectors where the data was stored upon executing the clear command. Make sure that the data has actually downloaded before you issue the clear command!
Is polling optional or required?
- Polling is really meant to automatically detect when the OPN2001 has data, and then download it via a callback function. As such, it's not explicitly required.
The OPN-2001 is a small handheld wireless barcode reader capable of storing up to 10,000 barcodes at a time.
Factory Reset
To factory reset the OPN-2001 please follow the below instructions.
- Ensure the OPN-2001 has sufficient charge (at the least the laser should come on with a trigger press when the unit is unplugged)
- Disconnect the OPN-2001 from any USB connections
- Press and hold both buttons (scan and clear) for 10 seconds
- At the end of the time you will hear a single tone indicating successful reset. While holding the keys the LED will flash RED (If it flashes any other color you are not holding both buttons firmly enough).
- 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
The Firmware of the OPN-2001 can be upgraded (or reloaded in the case of a corrupt firmware) with the following instructions.
- 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.
- Connect the OPN-2001 to the PC
- Launch Appload
- In Appload select 'Settings' > 'Port' > 'Opticon USB Code Reader(1D) (COMx)'
- 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'
- 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.
To change the scanner between USB-VCP(classic) mode, and USB-HID (keyboard) mode:
- Visit Opticonfigure.
- Click on search in the top left corner.
- Search for "C01" for USB-VCP, or "SU" for USB-HID.
- 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.
- Visit Opticonfigure.
- Click on search in the top left corner.
- Search for "BP2" .
- Click add for "BP2 Enable Transmit Time Stamp".
- Print the page using the print menu on the right.
- Scan these three barcodes from top to bottom with your OPN2001.
Some other commands you may find useful:
- BP2 Enable Transmit Time Stamp
- BP3 Disable Transmit Time Stamp
- BP4 Enable Transmit Code ID
- BP5 Disable Transmit Code ID
To change the suffix from return to a tab two codes need to be added and scanned Set suffix, and the suffix.
- RZ Suffix for All Codes
- 7I Return
- 7H Tab