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Opticon will repair or, at its opinion, replace products that prove to be defective in material or workmanship under proper use during the warranty period. Opticon will not be liable in cases where modifications are made by the customer. In such case the standard repair charge will be applicable.
User's applications can be downloaded to the bar code data collector to adapt it to the user's situation. As a tool to develop an application Opticon can supply a compiler and a development kit. Operating power is supplied by the rechargeable battery.
• Power supply, supplied as separate item (c) Do not remove the product label! On the back of every unit you will find a product label. This is attached by the manufacturer and includes product information and serial number. Do not remove it. OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 5...
/ status of charging 3. LCD Display For displaying information 4. Operating key(s) Definable by application 6 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X • 1-key model: Typical use as trigger key to switch laser beam on for bar code reading • other models: Typical use of middle key as trigger key to switch laser beam on for bar code reading.
Opticon RS232 cable Right connector (RS232C-2): for optional connection to second device 3. USB socket For connecting to PC, through Opticon USB cable 4. RS 485 socket For connection of cradle network 5. Product label Contains product information and serial number.
Do not lay the bar code data collector face down. Doing so can cause accidental operation of the key(s). C. Use of the cradle Do not place any product other than the OPL972X- type bar code data collector in the CRD972X cradle.
Place the cradle in normal office conditions. Avoid a place under strong light. Otherwise infra red communication may be disturbed. Read instructions in this manual. Use properly. Take notice that the CRD972X cradle is designed for the OPL972X bar code data collector. OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 9...
The bar code data collector may be damaged by wrong insertion. Handle properly and do not force. Use the cradle to charge battery The battery of Opticon can only be charged inside the bar code data collector. 2.2.1 HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY...
• Unlatch the case cover by lifting first into the direction of the nose and then lift up the case. Install Opticon battery: (ref. 3.) • Remove old battery. Insert new battery as instructed on the battery. Do not use force.
(ref. 2.) Connect power Connect the power supply. Switch on the power of the host computer. Place the bar code data collector in the cradle. LED indicator Typical LED indication: red: power is on 12 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X...
Place the bar code data collector in the cradle. LED indicator Typical LED indications are: red: power is on flashing green: collector sends to host flashing yellow: host sends to collector FOR CONNECTING A NETWORK OF CRADLES SEE RS485 DESCRIPTION. OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 13...
Place the bar code data collector(s) in the multicradle. LED indicator Typical LED indications are: red: power is on flashing green: collector sends to host flashing yellow: host sends to collector FOR CONNECTING A NETWORK OF MULTICRADLES SEE RS485 DESCRIPTION. 14 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X...
2.3.4 CONNECT USB TO WINDOWS PC Get USB driver • Download the USB driver from the software download section on the Opticon website. (The USB driver can be found as software for either CRD972X or OPL972X) • Place the file on your hard disk in a separate directory and unpack the contents of the file.
A maximum of 16 multicradles can be connected in a network through RS485 cables. MASTER RS232/RS485 TERMINATE 16 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X Set DIP switch settings For (default) settings notice DIP switch table in the next chapter. • All multicradles in the network need to be set to RS232/RS485 connection.
To enable the bar code data collector with Bluetooth interface to communicate to another Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth address of the device needs to be set in the system menu of the bar code data collector. 18 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X Press all 3 keys at the same time to get the system menu.
[Q2]. When the setting of the code is done, confirm by the middle [Trigger]key. Delete PIN-code The PIN-code is seen as not set when all digits are set to none (…………….) OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 19...
COLLECTOR The Bluetooth bar code data collector model will communicate with the SIG certified Bluetooth devices. The choice in profile (SPP or DUN) that needs to be supported must be set in the user’s application program. 20 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X...
Fit the bar code in the laser beam from margin to margin and pass the scanner to the bar code, as shown in the scan position illustration. The bar code will be read and the reading results will be indicated.
22 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING This chapter contains information on solving problems you may encounter when using the barcode data collector and/or cradle. If problems occur, first carry out some general checks, before verifying the problem with the descriptions in this chapter.
• Check if the bar code data collector is properly placed on the cradle. When the product needs to be repaired: The label with serial number should be present. If returning the product, please use the original packaging to minimise the chance of damage. OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 23...
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