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Firmware Loading
While there are multiple components to the firmware on an OPN-2005 (Bootloader, OS and Application) the instructions to load them individually or all together are the same. In most cases, all you'll need to do is load the OS, and the proper Application file for your needs.
Preparation
- Download both the Firmware: OS, and Appload for this process. You may also need Opticon's USB Drivers, so please download those as well.
- Download the appropriate Firmware: Application file for your needs. This is most likely to be the Bluetooth Application, however there are other Applications available. A complete list can be found in the Downloads Section at the bottom of the page.
- Extract the OPN2005 Firmware - OS.zip file, the Appload.zip file, the USB Drivers Installer.zip file, and the OPN2005 Firmware - Application files into a convenient folder.
- Install Appload by double-clicking the 'Appload Setup.exe' file, which will start the install wizard. The defaults are fine in most cases, so keep clicking 'Next' until you are finished. Appload will launch at the end of the install process.
- Connect the OPN-2005 to your PC
Install the Firmware
- Launch Appload if it is not already running.
- We first need to choose the correct COM port. From the main Appload window, select 'Settings' > 'Port', then choose the port that says 'Opticon USB Code Reader'.
- Now we can start downloading the OS and Application. For each of the .hex files you downloaded and extracted above, please choose 'File', then 'Download', then navigate to and select the file. You should see a progress indicator and the words 'Initializing IRdA' if this is working.
- When complete the OPN-2005 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-2005 from the PC. instruction manuals for the various applications are available for download in the Downloads section.
Downloads
Documents
| Document |
Description |
Download |
| Quick Start Guide |
This is the first step for someone setting up the OPN2005 for the first time via Bluetooth. Be certain to pay attention to which Bluetooth mode you use. HID (Human Interface Device) is for Bluetooth HID Keyboards and SPP (Serial Port Profile) is for Bluetooth Serial Ports. If uncertain which one to use, choose HID. |
Download |
| DataSheet |
Technical details at a glance. |
Download |
| Specification Manual |
This document provides detailed specifications for the OPN2005. For advanced users and system integrators only. |
Download |
| iOS toggle Menu Codes |
This document contains the two barcodes necessary to enable/disable the keyboard toggle feature when paired with Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.). |
Download |
| Universal Menu Book |
This document contains the majority of Opticon's configuration barcodes necessary to configure the device to your specific needs. |
Download |
Software
| Software |
Description |
Download |
| Appload |
Appload is Opticon's multi-purpose utility for installing firmware onto devices such as the OPN2005. Currently Windows only. |
Download |
| Firmware: Bootloader |
This is the lowest level of firmware. |
Download |
| Firmware: OS |
One of two pieces of firmware required for the proper functioning of the OPN2005. Appload (see above) is required for loading the OS onto the OPN2005. |
Download |
| Firmware: Bluetooth Application |
This standard application provides Bluetooth functionality and data transfer for both HID and SPP modes, as well as easy toggling of the iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod) system soft keyboard. Batch storage is not supported. This application is pre-loaded on all OPN2005s prior to shipping. Appload (see above) is required for loading this application onto the OPN2005. |
Download |
| Firmware: OPN2001 Simulation Application |
This OPN2002 application enables the OPN2005 to behave as an OPN2001 with regard to user behavior and PC interaction. Windows and Mac software specifically written for the OPN2001 is required to transfer or receive data from an OPN2005 running this application. Appload (see above) is required for loading this application onto the OPN2005. |
Download |
| PC Companion Application |
The OPN-2001 (and any OPN200x running the OPN2001 emulator firmware) 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 |
| SDK: C-Library Kit |
The OPN2005 SDK is called the C-Library Kit. Embedded applications are written in C and are compiled with the WinARM GCC compiler. The compiler, source files, API information, libraries, sample code, and examples are provided in the download. |
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 |
