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Loading Firmware

Follow the directions above for Setting up the Host.

Software Installation

Follow the Directions above for Installing USB Drivers

Installing Appload

  1. Appload is Opticon's multi-purpose utility for installing firmware onto devices such as the {{{prodName}}}. To install Appload follow the steps below.
  2. Download Appload by clicking here .
  3. Open the zip file by double clicking on it.
  4. Launch the installer by double clicking on it.
  5. Follow the prompts to finish the installation.

Configuring Appload

This section outlines how to configure Appload to communicate with the {{{prodName}}}. Appload is a PC application used to load firmware on most of Opticon's products.

Select COM Port

  1. Select Settings
  2. Select Port
  3. Select the appropriate Port number so that it will match the COM port of either the USB or RS232 interface (whichever was used).
    1. If you are using an RS232 interface the physical serial port is usually assigned COM1 by Windows so if you are using an RS232 interface this is likely your COM port number.
    2. If you are using a USB interface then select the COM port will usually be a number between 2 and 250. The cradle should identify itself as an 'Opticon OPL/CRD USB Serial Port'.

Set IrDA type

  1. Select Settings
  2. Select IrDA Adapter/cradle type
  3. Select Not Installed

Download Firmware

You will need to download and unzip the appropriate firmware file for the action you wish to perform from the Software Downloads section below.

Loading the Firmware

{{{prodName}}} Firmware Setup

  • The {{{prodName}}} must be placed into a download mode for firmware to install correctly. To do this follow the steps below.
  • Print this barcode sheet.
  • Scan the +-DOWNLOAD-+ at the bottom of the sheet. The unit should beep and show a flashing red LED.
  • Return the device to the cradle

Load the Firmware

  • Drag the OS file onto Appload to program the OS.
  • After the OS is finished programming, you can immediately drag the Application file to program the application.
  • After the application finishes, the unit will beep annoyingly.
  • Scan the serial number label on the box to stop the beeping and load the id number.