The all new OPN6000, Opticon’s latest companion scanner. The OPN6000 is a very compact battery powered data collector with a built-in Opticon 2D barcode scanner. Due to its compact size and its Bluetooth 5.4 (BLE) and USB capabilities, the OPN6000 is the ideal companion scanner for mobile devices like the iPhone/iPad and Android phones and tablets. Configure and collect barcode data on Mobile devices using the OptiConnect-app or use its batch functionality to configure and retrieve data by using USB on PC’s and laptops. It is so small that it easily fits into your pocket. Due to its extremely low power usage the battery life is unprecedented and its wired and wireless charging support makes it easy to recharge.
The key features of the OPN6000 are the following:
There are multiple components to the firmware on an OPN6000 (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 OPN6000.
We have a Youtube tutorial you can follow along with for the firmware loading steps.
Notice: The downloading and use of any Opticon software implies consent with Opticon's End User License Agreement.
Document | Description | Version | Download |
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OPN6000 Quick Start Guide | This is the first step for someone setting up the OPN6000 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 | |
OPN6000 User Manual | This is the user manual for the standard Application. Contains setup instructions and some configuration barcodes for the various modes. | May 2024 | Download |
Datasheet Leaflet | Technical details at a glance. | Download | |
OPN6000 Modes | This document provides details about the vaious modes of the OPN6000. | 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 | Description | Version | Download |
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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 |
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Firmware: Default | This is the most recent standard firmware that the scanner would have installed out of the box. Appload (see above) is required for loading this application onto the OPN6000. This firmware file contains the latest OS, Bootloader and Application. | OS = FBMV0117 Boot = FAMV0030 App = FFM40768 |
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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. | EGF3800G 2.16 |
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OPN PC Companion Application Source Code | The Visual Studio source files for Opticon's OPN PC Companion Application | EGF3800E | Download |
Apple MacOS Version 10.15 Demo Application |
This is the latest Mac OS version of the popular OPN 2001 Companion Application. Download this for the most recent version. |
EGFS0398 Catalina |
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Apple MacOS Version 10.14 Demo Application |
This is the previous Mac OS version of the popular OPN 2001 Companion Application. Download this version if the latest version does not run on your Mac OS machine. |
EGFS0397 Mojave |
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Driver | Description | Version | Download |
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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 |