C37

About

Cabled CCD Barcode Scanner The C-37, a rugged, reliable, features a scan rate of 200 scans/second and sustains a drop from 5 feet to concrete.

C-37 product highlights include:

How To

Restore Default Settings

Configure the Scanner

The output of this barcode reader can be modified in several different manners. Using several different tools. The following tools are available for you to use in configuring your scanner. Please submit a ticket above for assistance from Opticon's Technical Support Team.

Universal Menu Book

The Universal Menu Book (UMB) is a PDF document that enabled you to change the most commonly changed settings on Opticon's scanners. The UMB also contains information about what the various settings do when they are enabled. The UMB covers the following topics.

Opticonfigure

Opticonfigure serves primarily as a an online searchable Universal Menu Book (UMB), however it does have some notable differences. Opticonfigure is updated more frequently than the UMB. Opticonfigure also contains some menu options that were excluded from the UMB for the sake of brevity. Although more inclusive, Opticonfigure doesn't do as good of presenting information in an organized and comprehensible manner as the UMB does. Opticonfigure allows you to: Create and print custom configuration sheets. Create custom configuration sheets and save them as PDF files. Create custom configurations and export OCG files. Create DataWizard configuration sheets.

DataWizard

Data Wizard allows you to modify barcode data before transmission. Currently it is able to add or remove characters, adjust the length of the output data, and remove entire sections of the barcode prior to transmission. Commonly each configuration will be designed to match different sizes, symbologies, or characters in barcode data. So for example if a user wants to truncate a Code-39 barcode of a specific length, but add characters to a Code 128 barcode, you wold make two configurations.

Interface Types

The C37 supports multiple interface types, including USB-HID and USB-VCP. For a complete list see the About section above.

USB-HID Keyboard Emulation

If you have purchased a USB version of the C37, and your software doesn't require the use of a serial port then this will be the most convenient interface for you to use as it doesn't require the use of special drivers or middleware. You can simply place your cursor where you want the barcode data to go, point, and scan.

To use this interface, simply print this barcode sheet and scan each barcode on it from top to bottom. When you're done the C37 will be recognized as a USB Keyboard.

USB-VCP Serial Port Emulation

If your software requires the use of a serial port to transmit and receive data, then you must choose this mode if you own a USB C-37. First, download and install our USB Drivers. Then, print this barcode sheet and scan each barcode on it from top to bottom to configure the C-37 in USB-VCP mode. After this, your PC will automatically detect that the C37 is connected in Serial Port mode and will install the correct drivers.

You may also have to configure the PC-side software to listen on the correct COM port. To do that please contact your software vendor's Technical Support team.

Downloads

Documents

Document Description Version Download
DataSheet Technical details at a glance. 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. EAGV0177
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Firmware: OS This is the main firmware of the C37. Appload required. Note that original models of C37 run firmware that is not compatible with the firmware downloadable from here. If you are interested in converting your firmware from the original to the new please Contact Us. RBEV0147 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