OPL9713

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OPL9713 in cradle

An OPL97xx three button GPS scanner, similar to the OPL9714, and the OPL9715. The further hardware is based on the OPL9725.

Useful Information

The OPL 9713 is a laser data collector with a GPS (Global Positioning System) feature and clock function. These extra features of the OPL 9713 make it possible to add location data and a time stamp to scanned barcode data.

GPS

The OPL 9713 uses a GPS (Global Positioning System) recieving module called Jupiter30, manufactured by Navman. The GSC3 chip set manufactured by SIRF is integrated into the GPS engine in the module. The OPL 9713 is equipped with a compact patch antenna (20 mm X 20 mm) manufactured by TOKO INC.

Receiving Frequency

  • 1575.42MHz (L1 C/A Code)

Receiving Channel

  • 20 channels (max)

Time to First Fix (TTFF)

1 second Hot Start- 38 seconds Warm Start- 42 seconds Cold Start

Values may differ depending on the environmental conditions.

Protocol

  • NMEA-0183 (Default), SiRF binary

Loading Firmware

The OPL-9713 is basically a mini computer. As such it has an Operating System and runs Applications (one at a time, loading one application erases the previous one). The process for loading either the OS or an Application file is the same for both and so the instructions for either are combined here. Opticon always provides updates to the OS (see the Downloads table at the bottom of the page). The Application files for the OPL-9713 are custom. To obtain the Application for your device, please contact the company you purchased them from.

Download Files

You will need a few files to update your OPL-9713. Of these, only the Application file must be obtained from the company you purchased your device from.

  • USB Cradle Drivers
  • Firmware: OS
  • Firmware: Application
  • Appload

Set Up Your Cradle

It is likely that you are using your OPL-9713 in conjunction with the cradle CRD-9723. You may need to perform some initial set up. For instructions setting this up including installing Drivers see here.

Install and Configure Appload

Appload is a PC application that we use to load firmware on most of Opticon's devices. Once it is installed (by running the installer found in the Downloads table at the bottom of the page) it will launch automatically. Change the option under 'Settings' > 'Port' to match the COM port of either the USB or RS232 interface (whichever was used). You may also need to change 'Settings' > 'IrDA Adapter/cradle type' to be 'Not Installed'.

Load the Firmware

Now that the cradle is configured, Appload is installed and configured, place the unit on the cradle, and then in Appload select 'File' > 'Download' from the menu. From this dialog, browse to the firmware file you wish to load and double-click on it.

Note that if you must upgrade the OS as well as an Application you will need to follow this step twice.

Troubleshooting

If the correct COM port is set up, you will see a yellow light flashing on your cradle.

If you do not see the yellow light flashing, check that cables are plugged in properly, or select a different COM port in Appload.

Downloads


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

Documents

Document Description Download
Universal Menu Book This document contains all of Opticon's standard configuration barcodes. The ability to configure the OPL9713 terminal with this commands manual is application dependent (not supported on any of the Standard Demos). Download
Quick Start Guide This is the first step for someone setting up the OPL9713 for the first time. Download

Software

Software Description Download
Appload Appload is Opticon's multi-purpose utility for installing firmware onto devices such as the OPL9728. Currently Windows only. Download
NetO32 NetO32 is an application that is used to download data from a few of Opticon's devices. Data is downloaded in whole file format exactly as it is stored on the device it is being uploaded from. Download
Firmware: OS This is the latest Operating System firmware file for the OPL-9713. 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