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Opticon Sensors Serial number A serial number appears on all Opticon products. This offi- Europe. cial registration number is strictly related to the device pur- chased. Make sure that the serial number appearing on THE GENERAL USE AND FUNCTIONING OF your Opticon device has not been removed.
User's applications can be downloaded to the bar data collector is placed. code data collector to adapt it to the user's situa- tion. As a tool to develop an application Opticon • Multicradle, multiple communication, multiple can supply a compiler and a development kit.
• 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...
Contains product information and serial number. LED indicator or buzzer can be used to indicate Do not remove it! results, for example bar code reading / status of communication / status of charging 3. LCD Display For displaying information 6 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X...
8. Optical window tion to second device Optical communication interface for data transmis- sion 3. USB socket For connecting to PC, through Opticon USB cable 9. LED indicator Show current status. Read more at the installation 4. RS 485 socket instructions.
Using the bar code data type bar code data collector in the CRD972X cra- collector while condensation is present can cause dle. malfunction. Always wait until the condensation clears naturally before attempting operation. 8 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X...
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. OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 9...
If you have data stored, make sure the data is transmitted to the host system. Use proper battery Only use the battery as specified from Opticon. Insert the battery correctly. The bar code data collector may be damaged by 2.1 FIX HAND STRAP...
• Position the case cover into the savings and latch direction of the nose and then lift up the case. it by pressing slightly. Install Opticon battery: (ref. 2.) • Remove the old battery. Insert AAA batteries tak- ing care of the polarity. Insert the rechargeable battery as instructed on the battery.
(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 multicra- dle. 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 MULTI- CRADLES SEE RS485 DESCRIPTION. 14 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X...
• Save the file on your hard disk in a separate directory and unpack the contents of the file. Procedure for Windows: Connect the Opticon device. After successful con- nection install the driver. See instructions ‘Add New Hardware’. Procedure for MAC: Click the installer button of the package and follow the instruction wizard.
1). Through this connection all multicradles can communicate to the PC. Connect RS485 A maximum of 16 multicradles can be connected in a network through RS485 cables. MASTER SLAVE SLAVE RS232/RS485 RS232/RS485 RS232/RS485 TERMINATE TERMINATE 16 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X...
[Q1] is pressed the value of the digit is incremented by one hexadecimal value. When the proper value is displayed move the marker to the next digit with the right key [Q2]. When the setting of the device address is done, confirm with the middle [Trigger]key. 18 - OPTICON OPL972X/CRD972X...
[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...
2.6.1 RS32 INTERFACE Check if the chosen COM port matches the COM port in the user’s application program. Check if the baud rate of the Opticon device and the host computer are matching. 2.6.2 USB INTERFACE Check if the defined COM port in Windows matches the COM port in the user’s application...
• Check that the width of the bar code label does not exceed the width of the light beam. • Change the angle between the bar code and the scanner. • Change the distance between the bar code and the scanner. OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 21...
• Check if the mains socket has power. ? No data transmitted, or corrupted data. • Check if the interface cable is undamaged, and properly connected to the Opticon device and the host computer. • Check the COM port and baud rate settings, and try again.
Barcode data collector does not respond to key presses, while the display stays on. ? Message “Application halted” or “No application installed” is shown. • There is no proper user’s application loaded in the bar code data collector. Contact your sup- plier. OPL972X/CRD972X OPTICON - 23...
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