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User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6
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  • Page 1 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 OPN-6000 User manual rev 1.6 Page 1 of 36...
  • Page 2 In such cases, standard repair charges will apply. If a product is returned under warranty and no defect is found, standard repair charges will apply. Opticon assumes no liability for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of use or inability to use both the hardware and software, even if Opticon has been informed about the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 3 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 Revision History Product Name : User manual OPN-6000 Revision Date Page Section Description of Changes 27/10/2023 Initial release 17/11/2023 Spec updates 09/04/2024 First official release Added firmware version history 01/05/2024 Extended trouble shooting section...
  • Page 4 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 Table of Content INTRODUCTION ................................6 OVERVIEW ................................... 7 ................................7 EATURES ................................. 8 PPLICATIONS 2.2.1 Custom applications (SDK) ..........................8 GETTING STARTED ............................... 9 OPN-6000 ............................9 NBOXING OPN-6000............................9 HARGING OPN-6000............................9 OWERING ...............................
  • Page 5 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 A.2 F ............................... 24 UNCTION KEY BEHAVIOR A.3 U ) ......................... 25 SE OF SUMMED QUANTITIES QUANTITY FIELD APPENDIX B: DATABASE OUTPUT FORMATTING ........................ 26 B.1 F ..............................31 IELD UTPUT EQUENCE APPENDIX C: MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY ......................... 33 C.1 M...
  • Page 6 In this manual, you will find detailed instructions on how to set up your OPN-6000, connect it to different devices, and perform barcode scanning tasks efficiently. We will cover everything from basic operations to advanced features, ensuring that you can maximize the capabilities of your scanner.
  • Page 7 2 Overview The OPN-6000 barcode companion scanner is an innovative device designed to streamline barcode scanning tasks with ease and efficiency. In this chapter, we will provide you with an overview of the OPN-6000, highlighting its key features and capabilities.
  • Page 8 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 2.2 Applications The versatility of the OPN-6000 makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including: • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) HID mode (Keyboard) • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mode (for OptiConnect) •...
  • Page 9 3.2 Charging Your OPN-6000 Before using your OPN-6000 for the first time, it is important to note that the scanner will arrive with a less than full battery out of the box. While it is not mandatory to fully charge the battery before initial use, ensuring that the battery is adequately charged is still recommended for optimal performance.
  • Page 10 5. Repeat the scanning process as needed for additional barcodes. * If the OPN-6000 is currently not connected by Bluetooth or USB or is in data collector mode, the good-read indication is generally shorter, to indicate the barcode is stored in memory instead of being transmitted.
  • Page 11 2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the device you wish to connect to, such as a smartphone or tablet. 3. Press and hold the Function key on the OPN-6000 scanner for 3 seconds. The LED starts blinking blue indicating that the scanner is in pairing mode.
  • Page 12 6 How to connect to USB The OPN-6000 scanner can also connect directly to computers and other devices via USB for wired data transmission and charging. The following USB operating modes are available, which will be described in the following chapters: •...
  • Page 13 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 6.1 USB Serial (COM) barcode scanner The OPN-6000 can be used like a standard USB serial barcode scanner by reading the label below: USB Serial (USB VCP) Follow these steps to connect your OPN-6000 scanner via USB in Serial mode: 1.
  • Page 14 *Note that the use of the “quantity field” is not supported in OPN Companion mode”. 6.4 Batch modes (USB-MSD / OseComm) The batch modes allow the OPN-6000 to save scanned barcode data into a file on the device, and for the devices to deliver the scanned barcode data file to a local PC.
  • Page 15 USB. Scanning is disabled if the device is connected to USB In contrary to the predecessors of the OPN-6000, the file system is no longer read-only (write protected) by default, because an issue with Windows corrupting the file system when the device was disconnected without performing a ‘safe removal / eject’...
  • Page 16 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 Due to the limited amount of flash memory inside the companion scanners the size of the file system is small, being about 2MB. This is enough space for storing barcodes, but not for using the companion scanners as a portable hard drive.
  • Page 17 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 Next, go to ‘Protocol Tasks’, select ‘Receive File(s)’ under ‘Task Group’ and press ‘Add task’. In the Receive Files(s) Dialog the task can be configured as shown in the following image. Page 17 of 36...
  • Page 18 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 Make sure the OseComm application has permission to write files on the selected locations folder. Finally, select ‘Options’ > ‘Start Protocol’. The file will now automatically be downloaded to the PC and deleted from the scanner when the scanner is connected to the correct comport.
  • Page 19 7 Memorizing and data transmission 7.1 Memorizing When your device is not connected to Bluetooth (or to USB) the OPN-6000 will automatically store any barcodes in memory until the connection is restored. This process is called memorizing. To enable/disable this feature, use the barcodes below:...
  • Page 20 Independent of the configured memorizing options, memorizing can be enabled/disabled manually as well using the following barcodes 7.2 Transmission of memorized data Depending on the selected interface or mode, the OPN-6000 will transmit its memorized data shortly after (re)establishing the connection (OptiConnect & serial modes) or after pressing the trigger key (Keyboard/HID modes).
  • Page 21 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 7.2.1 Transmit after (re)connection When this option is enabled, memorized data will automatically be transmitted 3 seconds after the connection is (re)established. 7.2.2 Trigger to transmit (HID modes) When using the device in HID mode, it’s not desired to immediately transmit the memorized data upon reconnection, because it would not allow the user to select the application or field (i.e.
  • Page 22 5. Select the alternative USB driver (USB-CDC) as described in the following section If there are some issues using the Opticon driver it is possible to use the alternative USB-CDC driver (also used by most Opticon 2D barcode readers). This can be helpful for Linux and MAC compatibility. Also, if you have a driver issue but need to update the firmware, it is possible to use this CDC driver.
  • Page 23 5. If you’ve previously connected in Keyboard/HID mode and switched defaults (i.e. OptiConnect mode), delete the existing pair on the host device. 6. If reconnecting keeps failing, it’s most likely that the OPN-6000 or the host device has lost its pairing / bonding information.
  • Page 24 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 Appendix A: Batch mode scan behaviour The scan behaviour in batch mode can be customized by specifying the behaviour of the function key and specifying the behaviour on scanning of duplicate barcodes. A.1 Good read / LED behavior If a barcode is read using the trigger key and is successfully read, a good-read beep is sounded, and a green good-read LED is shown.
  • Page 25 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 A.3 Use of summed quantities (quantity field) By default, all barcodes are stored separately. However, in batch mode it is also possible to store how many times a barcode has been read. To enable this feature, add the ‘quantity field’ to the database output sequence. See Appendix B.1 Field Output...
  • Page 26 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 Appendix B: Database output formatting In batch mode, the default output format of each record in the database file (SCANNED.TXT) is: [Barcode],[serial #],[hh:mm:ss],[dd/mm/yyyy] However, batch mode allows you to customize this format to make it suitable for your own application. The following aspects of the output format are configurable.
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  • Page 31 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 B.1 Field Output Sequence To change the output sequence of the various fields in the output file, use the labels below. Page 31 of 36...
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  • Page 33 Appendix C: Maintenance and safety Proper maintenance and adherence to safety precautions are essential for ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of your OPN-6000 barcode scanner. This chapter provides guidelines for maintaining your device and ensuring safe usage. C.1 Maintenance Guidelines Follow these maintenance guidelines to keep your OPN-6000 scanner in optimal condition: 1.
  • Page 34 OPN-2500 and OPN-6000 for your own application or to build your own mobile or desktop application to communicate with your device. D.1 C-Language Development Kit & example applications This SDK describes how to write or customize your own C language applications for the OPN-2500 &...
  • Page 35 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 Appendix E: Firmware Version history Version Changes Date FBMV0103 First beta release Feb 9, 2024 FBMV0106 Fixed clock issues Feb 20, 2024 FBMV0107 Switch between modus without loosing data Mar 25, 2024 FBMV0110...
  • Page 36 User manual - OPN-6000 - Rev 1.6 - Fixed pre-/suffix and Code-ID of POSTNET code and Intelligent Mail barcode - Added the following configuration options: - Trigger to send: Enabled (BPL) / Advanced send mode (BPK) / Disabled (BQB) (Send after 3 seconds)