Users Manual

OPN 2001 Pocket Memory Scanner
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Version 01-2006

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OPN 2001

Table of contents
1 1.1 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.7 Introduction... 4 Unpacking.... 4 Detailed view... 4 Handling Instructions... 5 Getting Started... 6 Scan barcodes (Add items to memory).. 6 Clear Barcodes (Remove items from memory).. 6 Special functions.... 7 Clear all data (Remove all items from memory) 7 Toggle buzzer ON/OFF 7 Reset to default 7 Install the USB driver for Windows XP/2000.. 8 Connect the Scanner to the PC.. 8 Charging the battery... 10 Buzzer and LED indicators.. 10

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Introduction
The OPN 2001 pocket memory scanner makes barcode data collection simple for anyone. Using this scanner is straightforward scan a barcode and it will be stored automatically. When you make a mistake, the Clear button allows you to re-scan the barcode in order to remove the item from memory. For easy data transfer to a computer, the device is equipped with a standard USB port, which is also used to charge the internal battery.

Unpacking

The OPN 2001 is supplied with a hand strap and an USB cable.

Detailed view

Laser exit window
LED indicator Scan button

Clear button

USB connector

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Handling Instructions
Temperature conditions Do not use in freezing areas. Do not use in areas with temperatures higher than 40C Do not expose the scanner for a long time to direct sunlight, or near direct heat. Avoid contact with water. Shock Do not expose the scanner to strong impact, do not throw or drop the scanner from great heights. Do not present mechanical shocks to the product. Do not leave the bar code data collector in an area where static charge is accumulated, or near devices where electromagnetic emission is generated. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the scanner by wiping it with a soft, lightly moist cloth. When cleaning the reading window gently wipe the window without causing scratches to maintain optimum reading performance. Do not use a high pressure cleaning method. If a cleaning liquid is needed, only use one drop of a non-abrasive household liquid. Maintenance There are no user-serviceable parts inside the scanner. So do not try to take it apart. In case of serious malfunction, please consult your local dealer or Opticon. Recycling & Disposal instructions The icon on the product or package indicates that the product should not be thrown in the home waste bin. The product must be recycled as an electronic product. For proper treatment of end-of-life products consult the section for Environmental care on www.opticon.com.

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Getting Started
Scan barcodes (Add items to memory)
Point the scanner towards a barcode (such as the sample code as shown below) and press and hold the Scan button. Make sure that the laser beam covers the whole barcode including a fair white margin. When the barcode is not decoded immediately, then move the scanner towards the barcode. Make sure that the scanner is held at a slight angle.

*1234*

While the scanner is reading, the laser is visible, and the green LED is flashing. After a few seconds, the laser is shut off, and the LED starts flashing orange, indicating that you should release the button and try again. Note: The OPM2001 is a Class I laser product conforming to the strictest laser safety standards. However, we recommend you to avoid looking directly into the laser beam.
Clear Barcodes (Remove items from memory)
Point the scanner towards a barcode and press and hold the small Clear button. When the barcode is not decoded immediately, then move the scanner towards the barcode and make sure that the scanner is held at a slight angle. While the scanner is reading, the laser is visible, and the orange LED is flashing. When the barcode is decoded, the scanner searches in its memory for this barcode, and deletes the first match (if there are more of these barcodes, they are not deleted). If the barcode was not found in memory, the scanner will issue a low error beep.

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Special functions
The two buttons both have a special function, which is activated when the button is pressed for a longer time:
3.3.1 Clear all data (Remove all items from memory)
When the Clear button is pressed and held pressed for at least 6 seconds, the scanner clears all scanned items from its memory. Note: Aim the scanner away from a barcode when performing this action.
3.3.2 Toggle buzzer ON/OFF
When the Scan button is pressed and held pressed for at least 10 seconds, the good read buzzer is switched on when it was off; Otherwise it is switched off. The scanner sounds its buzzer when it is switched on, no sound is heard when it is switched off.

3.3.3 Reset to default

When both the Scan button and the Clear button are pressed and held pressed for at least 10 seconds, the scanner sets all configuration variables to factory default and clears all the data.

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Install the USB driver for Windows XP/2000
Please install the USB driver software before connecting the scanner to your PC. You can obtain the USB driver for this product by downloading it from the support section of the Opticon website; alternatively contact your Opticon representative. Once downloaded, start the setup program. It then shows the following screen:

After clicking the OK button, wait a few seconds while the installation is completed.
Connect the Scanner to the PC.
Connect the supplied cable to the scanner. The scanner has a so called mini USB connector, which is used for charging and for data communication. The mini USB connector only fits in one position, so when it does not easily slide into the scanner, try to hold the connector upside down. Scanner side Computer side
Now that the cable is connected to the scanner, connect the other side to your computer. Refer to the manual of your PC on how to do this. An A-type USB connector also fits in one position only, so when it does not easily slide into the PC, try to hold the connector upside down.

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When the battery is completely empty, it can take a while before it is charged enough to power the scanner and thus for Windows to notice that the scanner has been connected. When the scanner is connected to the PC for the first time, Windows will show you a dialog box, telling you that it has found new hardware - a barcode scanner - and that driver software is required:
Keep the selection to Install the software automatically and click on the Next button. The software will be installed and when the following screen is shown, a click on the Finish button finalizes the installation:

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Charging the battery
The scanner battery is charged via the USB interface, so connect the scanner to the PC and switch the PC on. The charging process is completely controlled by the scanner, and it will automatically switch off the charging current when the battery is full. It takes about 2.5 hours to completely charge an empty battery. While the battery is being charged, the LED indicator will be red. When the battery is fully charged, the indicator becomes green.
Buzzer and LED indicators

Charge indicators

The descriptions below are indicated when the product is connected to the PC. Red Continuous: The battery is being charged. Green Continuous: The battery is fully charged. Red / Green flashing: The battery may be defective. Return the scanner to the nearest Opticon service centre.

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Scan / Clear LED indicators
Green - flashing: The Scan button is pressed and the laser is on. When the laser is aimed at a barcode, the code will be read and stored in memory. Green - solid: A barcode was successfully read and stored in memory. Red - solid: While scanning: The barcode was read but the memory is full, so it can NOT be stored in memory. While clearing: The barcode was read but it could not be found in memory so it can NOT be deleted. Orange - flashing: The Clear button is pressed. When the laser is aimed at a barcode, the code will be read and deleted from memory. Orange - solid: The Clear button is pressed for more then 6 seconds. All data stored in memory will now be cleared.

Buzzer indicators

MEDIUM, HIGH, MEDIUM: While scanning: The barcode is added to memory. While clearing: The Clear all codes sequence has been performed. While setting a function: The buzzer is toggled on. While the scanner is connected to the PC: The scanner is connected to the PC, and the connect (or disconnect) command has been received: MEDIUM, LOW, MEDIUM: While the scanner is connected to the PC: The scanner is disconnected from the PC, while the application did not disconnect the scanner. 2 x LOW, MEDIUM, LOW: Set all default sequence has been performed. LOW, MEDIUM: The barcode is deleted from memory:. A long LOW: The barcode was not previously scanned, so it is NOT deleted. HIGH, LOW: The memory is FULL, the barcode is NOT added.

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QUICK START GUIDE OPN 2001 Pocket Memory Scanner
The OPN 2001 Pocket Memory Scanner makes barcode data collection simple for anyone. Using this scanner is straightforward scan a barcode and it will be stored automatically. When you make a mistake, the lower button allows you to re-scan the barcode in order to remove the item from memory. The device is equipped with a standard USB port which is also used to charge the internal battery. For easy data transfer, connect the OPN 2001 to a USB port and run the download utility.

Instructions:

Follow these simple steps to use the OPN-2001:
1. Install the optousb driver package. This contains a USB-to-serial driver necessary for communication with the OPN2001. This driver is located of the USB Driver folder.
2. After installation, connect the OPN-2001 to the computer. Go to Device Manager and take note of the COM port assigned. Look for Barcode Scanner (COM #)
3. Unzip and save the OPN2001_Demo on the PC. The file is located on the OPN 2001 Download Utility folder.
Run the OPN2001 Download Utility by double click the OPN2001.exe file. When it opens, select the COM port you noted in Step 2, and hit the Open button.
4. To verify if the OPN2001 is communicating with your Download Utility, click Get Information. The unit will beep and respond with OS version and ID.
5. Before acquiring the collected data, place a check mark of the selection Save to file. Click on Get Barcode box. The barcode data is transmitted and saved on a text file named Barcodes.txt on the same directory the Download Utility is located.
6. Open the file and you are ready to use your collected data.

The data format is:

Barcode Data, Barcode Type, Time, Date <CR><LF>
OPN 2001 Download Utility
The OPN 2001 Download Utility application is designed to handle the transfer of collected data from the Opticon OPN 2001 units to a host PC. The utility also allows the user to configure the unit and change its settings.
Brief Description of the Options

Serial Port

Use to open the serial port assigned to the OPN 2001. After selecting the correct port number, click Open. After connecting, the Open box becomes transparent. The OPN 2001 is now ready to communicate with the Download Utility. Click on the Close box to close the com port.
Get Information Indicate the OS version and serial number of the unit.
Get Time Display the real time clock current time and date.
Set Time Update the time and date in the unit internal clock to current time. After updating the time, a confirmation message is displayed.
Get Barcode Use this option to upload the collected data to the PC. The OPN 2001 will send the data. The collected data is displayed on the lower part of the screen.

Options:

To upload the data and store it as a text file, first place a check mark on Save to file before selecting Get Barcode.
Use this option to automatically transfer the data in memory once the OPN 2001 is connected to the host computer. The unit will transfer the data immediately without the need to select Get Barcode.
Clear Barcode Deletes completely all collected data from memory. Before selecting this option, make sure the collected data has been uploaded to you host computer. Parameters Display current settings of the unit and allows changing of parameters.
After changing any parameter, select Settings to send the new changes to the unit. After transmitting the new settings, close the parameter window. Select the Default option to set the unit to factory defaults. After transmitting the default settings, close the parameter window.