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The PX20 is the smallest programmable 2D Bluetooth data collector. With a fast integrated 2D CMOS scanner and when fully charged, offering operating times of up to 35 hours. In occasions where Bluetooth is not provided, access by the USB port enables (cabled) data transfer to any USB device.

The PX20 is supplied as a ready to go functional kit including a USB cable and lanyard. With its unique ergonomic design and weighing only 40 grams the PX20 is perfectly suited to being worn around the user’s neck with the lanyard supplied. Besides a modern and well thought-out design the PX20 has a drop resistance to 1.8 meters (no need for a special protection cover) and is IP 54. The PX20 is modern, fully functional and very durable, perfect for outdoor operations.

Armed with a variety of connection options and the ability to run customizable embedded applications created with the C-Library Kit.

The PX20 Bluetooth Companion Scanner enables real-time barcode scanning into any Bluetooth ready device.

Linear barcodes

A first generation, "one dimensional" barcode that is made up of lines and spaces of various widths that create specific patterns.

Memory FlashROM 512 kB RAM 96 kB External FlashROM 1024 kB (>50.000 barcodes + time stamp) Operation CPU RX62N 32-bit MCU O/S Proprietary Software Multiple applications available (also programmable in C-language. Free software development kit with free RX compiler) RTC Supports year, month, day, hour, minute, second (leap year supported) Operating indicators Visual 1 LED (red/green/blue) Non-visual Buzzer Operating keys Entry options 2 keys total, 1 function key, 1 scan key Communication USB MicroUSB, VCP Bluetooth Ver. 2.1, SPP, HID, 1 to 1 connection, master / slave mode, authentication and encryption Power Operating time 20 hours (1 scan / minute incl Bluetooth communication), 35 hours (1 scan / minute, Bluetooth not activated) Charging method Enclosed USB cable 2D Imager Optics 2D Light source Green aiming LED, 2 illumination red LEDs 2D Scan method CMOS area sensor, 752 x 480 pixels 2D Scan rate Up to 60 fps 2D Reading pitch angle -50 to 0º, 0 to 50º 2D Reading skew angle -50 to 0º, 0 to 50º 2D Reading tilt angle 360º 2D Focal distance 30 mm / 5.12 in from front 2D Curvature R>20 mm 2D Min. Resolution at PCS 0.9 0.127 mm / 5 mil 2D Min. PCS value 0.30 2D Field of view Horizontal 40.6º, Vertical 26.4º 2D Depth of field At Code 39, 90 - 125 mm / 0.30 - 0.41 in (0.127 mm / 5 mil), 55 - 200 mm / 0.18 - 0.66 in (0.254 mm / 10 mil), * - 300 mm / * - 0.98 in (0.508 mm / 20 mil). At QR Code, 95 - 120 mm / 3.74 - 4.72 in (0.212 mm / 8.4 mil), 60 - 200 mm / 2.36 - 7.87 in (0.381 mm / 15 mil) * The depth of field depends on the view angle and symbol length Supported Symbologies Barcode (1D) UPC-A, UPC-A Add-on, UPC-E, UPC-E Add-on, EAN-13, EAN-13 Add-on, EAN-8, EAN-8 Add-on, JAN-8, JAN-13, Code 39, Tri-Optic, Codabar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, S-Code, IATA, Code 93, Code 128, MSI/Plessey, UK/Plessey, TELEPEN, Matrix 2of5, Code 11, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded, Composite GS1-DataBar, Composite GS1-128, Composite EAN, Composite UPC Postal code Chinese Post, Korean Postal Authority code 2D code PDF417, MicroPDF417, Codablock F, QR Code , Micro QR Code, DataMatrix (ECC 0 - 140 / ECC 200), MaxiCode (Modes 2 to 5), Aztec Code, Chinese Sensible Code Durability Temperature in operation -10 to 50 ºC / 14 to 122 ºF Temperature in storage -20 to 60 ºC / -4 to 140 ºF Humidity in operation 20 - 85% (non-condensing) Humidity in storage 20 - 85% (non-condensing) Ambient light immunity Fluorescent 10,000 lx max, Direct sun 100,000 lx max, Incandescent 10,000 lx max Drop test 1.8 m / 6 ft drop onto concrete surface Protection rate IP 54 Physical Dimensions (w x h x d) 34 x 71 x 15 mm / 1.34 x 2.8 x 0.59 in Weight body Ca. 40 g / 1.4 oz (incl. battery) Case ABS, Black Regulatory & Safety Product compliance CE, FCC, VCCI, RoHS, JIS-C-6802 Class 2, IEC 60825-1 Class 2, FDA CDRH Class II, IEC62471, EN60950-1, IEC60950-1, EN55022, EN55024

Concepts and Definitions

  • Fixed PIN: a PIN code that is preset in the OPN2005. Typically the last 4 characters of the OPN2005's Bluetooth name.
  • Dynamic PIN: a PIN code that is determined at pair time by the Bluetooth host.
  • HID: Human Interface Device. In the case of the OPN2005, it's recognized as a Bluetooth HID keyboard, meaning that each character of a scanned barcode is transmitted to the host as a keyboard press. HID devices cannot be used as a master at pair time, but after pairing with a Bluetooth host, can switch roles and become master devices for reconnection purposes.
  • SPP (VCP): Serial Port Profile (Virtual COM Port). In the case of the OPN2005, it sends data serially to a serial port on the Bluetooth host. Software running on the host can read from that serial port to capture the data.
  • Embedded Firmware: The embedded OS and application that is present on the OPN2005, and required for its function.
  • Embedded OS: A binary common to all OPN2005s that enables the OPN2005 to function and exposes an API that the OPN2005's embedded applications utilize to "drive" the device.
  • Embedded Application: A binary produced either by Opticon or by a third party utilizing the C-Library Kit; implements the "user interface" and drives the behavior of the OPN2005.
  • Default Firmware, OS, or Application: Refers to standard Opticon software for the OPN2005, typically installed on the OPN2005 at the factory and present out-of-the-box.
    • The OS version string is always RBLVXXYY, where XX denotes the major revision and YY denotes the minor revision. The application version string is RFLAAABB, where AAA denotes the major revision and BB denotes the minor revision. Occasionally, the first 'A' in RFLAAABB is a letter, denoting the Opticon office responsible for developing the software.

Supported Platforms

The OPN2005 is usable on wide variety of platforms and Bluetooth stacks. Supported platforms include: For those platforms that only support SPP mode, OpticonRL may be required to enable the OPN2005 to output barcode data directly into an application. Versions of OpticonRL currently exist for both Android and BlackBerry. This enables customers to get barcode data into their applications with a minimal amount of effort, as OpticonRL transforms received serial data into keyboard presses, in effect "wedging" barcode data into applications.

Changing the Volume

To change volume options on your OPN2005, please print and scan your desired setting from pages U124-125 in the Universal menu book. To use these settings, scan the SET barcode followed by your desired setting and then the END barcode.

Reset

To restore to factory defaults or in case the device is not responding, there is a feature that will allow a reset of the OPN2005. To perform a reset, hold down both buttons (clear/function and scan) for 30-40 seconds. This will reset the device and clear past pairing information. Once reset the pairing process will need to be performed to reconnect the OPN2005 to your device or computer.

Firmware Loading

There are multiple components to the firmware on an OPN2005 (Bootloader, OS and Application), however 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. Follow the directions below to load firmware on to the OPN2005.

Preparation

  1. Download the Firmware: Bootloader, Firmware: OS, and Appload for this process available in the Software Downloads section. You may also need Opticon's USB Drivers, so please download those as well.
  2. 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.
  3. Extract the OPN2005 Bootloader and Firmware - OS zip files, the Appload.zip file, the USB Drivers Installer.zip file, and the OPN2005 Firmware - Application files into a convenient folder.
  4. 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.
  5. Connect the OPN2005 to your PC

Install the Firmware

  1. Launch Appload if it is not already running.
  2. 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'.
  3. 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.
  4. When complete the OPN2005 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 OPN2005 from the PC. instruction manuals for the various applications are available for download in the Downloads section.

iOS Bluetooth Troubleshooting

This linked document walks you through the steps to connect your OPN2005 to an iOS device: here

SDK

The OPN2002 does not need an SDK for the platforms it supports. Given the fact that it can transmit data serially via Bluetooth SPP or its USB port, or can transmit data as a Bluetooth HID (keyboard) device, SDKs for the various platforms the OPN2005 supports are not required (except for Windows Phone). This is because the manufacturers of those platforms provide APIs for accessing serial ports and managing Bluetooth connections. When talking about an SDK in relation to the OPN2005, what is referred to is the C-Library Kit. With the C-Library Kit installed, developers are able to create and customize embedded applications for the OPN2005, thus changing and customizing its behavior to better suit their use cases.

Windows Phone SDK: Creating a Windows Phone 8 application for the Bluetooth OPN2005

Introduction Although Opticon's scanners rely on Bluetooth HID-mode or SPP-mode profiles to communicate barcode scans with a host device, Windows Phone 7 & 8 do not ship with support for these profiles out of the box. Rather, they ship with support for the RFCOMM protocol that HID and SPP-mode profiles are built upon. The purpose of this SDK is to provide SPP-mode support so that an app developer can transmit and receive data, and manage the connection, all from within their Windows Phone app. This support can allow app developers to create apps which leverage the features of an Opticon Bluetooth device to facilitate fast data acquisition using a Windows Phone device.

Using the SDK

For complete SDK documentation, see the "OpticonBluetoothAPIDocs.chm" contained in the SDK Download below. To utilize the SDK, simply add a reference to the OpticonBluetoothAPI.dll file in Visual Studio by following Microsoft's tutorial: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/wkze6zky.aspx Once this is done, all of the functions listed in the OpticonBluetoothAPIDocs.chm help file will be available. Please see the reference for more information about specific functions. The reference is contained within a chm help file, OpticonBluetoothAPIDocs.chm which should have been included with your copy of the SDK.
  1. Download the "Windows SDK kit" found in the #Software Software Downloads Section of this page.
Example An example Visual Studio project is also included with the SDK, to demonstrate how to integrate an Opticon OPN-2002 or OPN-2005 using the API. When the included solution is built, it will create an application for Windows Phone 8. This application is deployable on a live device, and it should provide a good idea of the capabilities of the API. The example application supports the following features: Connection Management: The application can be commanded to search through the list of paired devices for supported devices. To do this, choose the Find Paired Devices button. If a supported device has been paired with the phone, it will be displayed in this list. Touch the desired device and choose Connect to selected to establish a connection. Bidirectional Communication: To test receipt from the scanner, simply scan any supported barcode. The barcode data will appear in the application. To test transmission to the scanner, touch the Send Z1 button. This causes a command to be transmitted to the scanner. As a result, the firmware versions for the connected scanner will be displayed as output. Please note that although the app supports managing connections, initial pairings with supported devices must still be created using the Windows Phone settings app or the Windows Phone Bluetooth API. See Microsoft's Knowledge Base for more information: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj207007(v=vs.105).aspxSupported Devices Currently, only the OPN-2002 and OPN-2005 are tested and known to work with this API. Please contact Opticon Technical Support for more information about support for our other devices.

Downloads

Notice: The downloading and use of any Opticon software implies consent with Opticon's End User License Agreement.

OpticonRL Utility

  • OpticonRL is an application developed separately for multiple platforms that converts barcode data coming over a serial port into key presses. Since the majority of our products support serial communication in one way or another this can be especially useful. In effect, the barcode data is wedged into whatever application is at the forefront and has text focus, as if it were typed

NetO32 Utility

  • NetO32 (Net-Oh) is the name for Opticon's protocol used for transferring data from our terminal devices to a host PC. Data is transferred as an entire file. Note that NetO must be supported on the application running on the terminal device and a host application must also be running such as NetO32. The necessary libraries to implement NetO protocol on the terminal devices are provided by Opticon in our C-Library Kit. A host SDK is also available to implement NetO within your own application.

OSE Comm Utility

  • OseComm (Oh-ess-e-com) is the name for Opticon's revisioned file-transfer protocol developed to transfer data from our terminal devices to a host computer. This is a utility that is similar in function to the NetO32 utility, but is newer and has a bit more functionality than NetO32 does. Like Neto, the d in the data in the reader is transferred as an entire file to the host system. The necessary libraries to implement the OseComm protocol on terminal devices are provided by Opticon in our C Library Kit. A host SDK is also available to implement OseComm within your own computer application for the native Win32 platform as well as .NET.
NOTES:
  • Use only NetO32 OR OseComm utility on the host computer NOT both.
  • If OseComm is used, then it must be supported on the application running on the terminal device and an application must also be running on the host computer using OseComm32.

Documents

Symbology Continuous
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discrete		 Bar widths Uses
Codabar Discrete Two Old format used in libraries and blood banks and on airbills (out of date)
Document Description Version 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
User Manual: Bluetooth Application This is the user manual for the standard Bluetooth Application, which is pre-loaded on all OPN2005s prior to shipping. Contains setup instructions and some configuration barcodes, including barcodes to toggle the iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod) system soft keyboard show/hide feature on and off. Download
User Manual: Storage Application This is the user manual for the standard storage application, which is designed to demonstrate the OPN2005's storage (batch) capabilities. This application supports USB-VCP with OseComm , and USB-MSD (flash drive) modes. 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
iOS Bluetooth Troubleshooting This document contains screen shots of what you may see when attempting to pair with Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.). Download
Universal Menu Book The Universal Menu Book is a document containing instructions and configuration options for the majority of Opticon's products. Support of the commands in this manual is product specific. A must read for System Integrators. In effect this is the User Manual for all of Opticon's products that do not have a User Manual of their own and a supplement to all others. December 2009 Download

Software

Software Description Version Download
Appload Appload Is Opticon's multi-purpose firmware update utility. It is a Windows PC application that provides the capability to download firmware onto most Opticon products. It also contains a versatile terminal interface that allows serial communication to any serial port connected to the PC (be it RS232, USB-VCP or Bluetooth-SPP). Opticon products can be queried and configured in this manner. EAGV0186
1.86
Download
Firmware: Bootloader This is the lowest level of firmware. Unless instructed by Technical Support it is best to download an Application firmware file as these contain the Bootloader and OS as well as the application in a single file for simpler installation. RALV0013 Download
Firmware: OS The Operating System for the OPN2005. Appload (see above) is required for loading the OS onto the OPN2005. Unless instructed by Technical Support it is best to download an Application firmware file as these contain the Bootloader and OS as well as the application in a single file for simpler installation. RBLV0026 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. This firmware file contains the latest Bootloader, OS and Application. RALV0013
RBLV0026
RFL37919		 Download
Firmware: OPN2001 Emulator Application This application enables the OPN2005 to behave as an OPN2001 with regard to user behavior and PC interaction. The OPN PC Application (see below) is required to transfer data between the OPN and the PC. Appload (see above) is required for loading this application onto the OPN2005. This firmware file contains the latest Bootloader, OS and Application. RFI37278 Download
OPN PC Companion Application (OPN200x) The OPN2001 (and any OPN running its version of the OPN2001 emulator firmware) requires the use of a PC side application to communicate and receive the scanned barcode data. This is Opticon's free standard application. A free SDK is also available to customize this application. EGF3800J
2.19
Download
OPN PC Companion Application Source Code The Visual Studio source files for Opticon's OPN PC Companion Application EGF3800E Download
C-Library Kit The C-Library Kit is Opticon's SDK for developing custom firmware for many of Opticon's product families (OPN, OPL97xx, OPL98xx, OPH, etc.). Included find sample code, full application samples, library files, documentation, compilers for certain products and more. This download is a zipped collection of the installer and associated files. The Toshiba C Compiler requires a separate download which is located here 2.38 Download
OPN Windows Phone Bluetooth SDK This SDK provides SPP-mode support on Windows Phone so that an app developer can transmit and receive data, and manage the connection, all from within their Windows Phone app. This allows app developers to create apps which leverage the features of an Opticon Bluetooth device using a Windows Phone device. 1.0 Download

Drivers

Driver Description Version Download
All-In-One PC Drivers USB-to-serial drivers installer package for 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows XP (32-bit only), Vista 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. This package contains four drivers. The first and fourth drivers are for the Opticon cradles. The second driver is for the OPN200x scanners along with many other Opticon products. The third driver is an ATEN driver for a popular RS232 <-> USB-VCP adapter. You can choose any of the drivers to install on the first screen of the installer program. *Note: Opticon USB Drivers may not install or operate correctly if FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) is enabled on your host computer* 1.615 Download