About
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:
- High-end design, the in the industry: The standard OPN6000 is crafted out of an aluminum housing that measures just 64.4 x 19.5 x 44 mm (LxWxH).
- Configurable and programmable: The OPN6000 is built onto the proven technology used in previous data collectors such as the OPN-2006 and the RS-3000. All applications such as the OPN-2001 simulation app, batch application and Bluetooth application are supported.
- High-speed scanning: The extreme high-performance scan engine in the OPN6000 ensures stress-free scanning and fast response, even in the case of poor-quality barcodes. It features a high-speed CMOS image sensor that captures images at a speed of up to 100 fps, which when combined with the fastest global shutter speed in the industry, enables fast and accurate scanning.
- Accurate battery monitoring: With the build-in battery gas-gauge, the OPN6000 can accurately monitor the remaining charge level and therefore it can prevent surprise resets.
- Green LED aiming and Warm-White LED Illumination: A well-defined, single line of green LED light and efficient warm-white LED illumination makes it easy to aim the scanner while providing safety and long life.
- Designed from the start as a durable and user-friendly device: The OPN6000 is a durable scanner that is designed with a focus on the user. This makes the OPN6000 one of the most user-friendly scanners in het industry.
- Wireless charging: The OPN6000 can be charged wirelessly with any Qi compatible charging pad. Of course, it is also possible to charge it via the USB-C port.
- Bluetooth Low Energy: The OPN6000 features a modern Bluetooth 5.4 compliant chip that supports Bluetooth low energy (BLE) with following services: HID (Human Interface Device), DFU (Device firmware update), UART (Serial port emulation), BAS (Battery service), OptiConnect service
- OptiConnect: OptiConnect is a mobile application that helps you to configure and manage your device(s) and process your barcode data. For more information check https://opticon.com/opticonnect/
- USB-C: The OPN6000 comes with a USB-C charging/communications port. It supports USB-HID (keyboard), USB-COM (serial port profiles: USB-CDC and USB-VCP) and USB-MSD (hard disk)
Firmware Loading
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.
Preparation
- Download the, USB Drivers, Firmware File, and Appload which is available in the Software Downloads.
- Extract the OPN6000 Firmware, the Appload.zip file, and the USB Drivers Installer.zip file. The OPN6000 Firmware file should be extracted into a convenient folder.
- Install USB Drivers by double-clicking the 'USB Drivers Installer.exe'. When installing there will be 4 option, you only need the second box 'OPN/OPR/MDI/OPI/OPH/M5/M6 Drivers' checked.
- 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.
- Connect the OPN6000 to your PC
Install the Firmware
- Launch Appload if it is not already running.
- 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'.
- Now we can start installing the firmware file. In Appload please choose 'File', then 'Download', then navigate to and select the firmware file. You should see a progress indicator and the words 'Initializing IRdA' if this is working.
- When complete the OPN6000 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 OPN6000 from the PC.
- Your scanner is now ready for use. The User Manual in the Documents section goes over the various modes and how to best utilize them.
Youtube tutorial
We have a Youtube tutorial you can follow along with for the firmware loading steps.
Scanner Modes
Bluetooth HID
This mode will make your scanner behave like a physical Bluetooth keyboard. You can connect the scanner directly to a Bluetooth device (tablet, smartphone, PC) and scan your barcodes directly on the connected device as if hand typed.
Scan the configuration code linked here to enable Bluetooth HID mode.
OPN2001 Simulation
The OPN2001 Simulation is a batch mode that uses the Companion Application to download the barcodes into a text or csv file. Our Companion Application OPN200x is available for free in the Downloads section below. You may also need to scan this barcode sheet to put the OPN6000 into the OPN2001 simulation mode.
Mass Storage Device Mode (MSD Mode)
This mode makes the OPN-6000 act like a flash disk and stores the batched bar code into a file by scanning the configuration code barcode sheet. When the OPN-6000 is connected to a USB cable and plugged into a computer, then a window will pop up asking if you want to browse the files stored. Any bar codes stored will show up in the SCANNED.TXT file.
Once that's finished, scanning bar codes is as simple as pressing a button. When you want to download your bar code scans, plug the OPN-6000 into a computer, and copy the text file out of the flash drive. For more configuration options, see the User Manual Storage Application. In particular, the very last page has barcodes that can be scanned to configure the layout of the text file.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) / OptiConnect
OptiConnect (available on Android, iPhone, MacOS and Windows) provides a user-friendly interface to connect, configure, manage and update your device wirelessly. Your scanned barcode data is transmitted real-time or upon connection, after which it can be managed, validated and exported as desired. An API and Android Intents allows easy integration with other apps.
Data Collector mode (OseComm)
This mode allows for automatic downloading of your barcode data (as a file) upon connecting your device to a PC by USB using the OseComm32 application or SDK.
USB cabled scanner
It is also possible to use the OPN-6000 as a wired cabled scanner, both USB-HID and USB-VCP are supported. Similar to any other cabled USB scanner. USB-VCP can also be used to load new scanner firmware to the scanner using Appload.
Downloads
Notice: The downloading and use of any Opticon software implies consent with Opticon's End User License Agreement.
Documents
| Document | Description | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPN6000 Quick Start Guide | This is the first step for someone setting up the OPN6000 for the first time via Bluetooth. | 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
| 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: 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 = FBMV0127 Boot = FAMV0030 App = FFM4076C |
Download |
| OptiConnect - Android | Android companion application | Download | |
| OptiConnect - iOS | iOS companion application | Download | |
| OptiConnect - Windows | Windows companion application | 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 |
| 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 |
Download |
| 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 |
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 |