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D008736_04 CortexOPOS User Manual
1.0 - Introduction
The CortexOPOS
TM
service object allows Code barcode readers to interface with Windows PC applications
that use the OPOS standard to communicate with peripherals. By default, the driver installation will create
an OPOS device that will work for all USB-connected Code barcode readers. The CortexOPOS
installer will
also install the CortexOPOS
TM
Device Manager. The Device Manager gives users more advanced options,
which include configuration for RS232-connected devices—including modems and multiple devices con
-
nected at the same time.
The CortexOPOS
TM
service object supports USB and RS232 connections between the reader and the host
computer. RS232 connection between the modem and host computer is also supported. Bluetooth con-
nections are not supported at this time.
2.0 - Hardware Requirements
Component
Requirements
Computer
PC/AT compatible
Hard Disk
In addition to the capacity recommended for the OS, the hard disk must have at least
10 MB space available
Memory
A minimum of 94 MB of memory is required, and an additional 256 MB is
recommended
3.0 - Software Requirements
Component
Requirements
Operating System
PC/AT compatible
4.0 - CortexOPOS
TM
USB Device Types
There are two different ways to set up a Code USB reader for OPOS:
Type
Description
Generic CortexOPOS
TM
device (default)
This is an OPOS-registered device that is not tied to any particular Code barcode
reader. It will communicate with any connected Code barcode reader (CR1000,
CR5000, etc.)
Hardware-specific
CortexOPOS
TM
device
This is an OPOS-registered device that is tied to a single physical Code barcode read-
er serial number.
CAUTION: If this type of device is configured using the
CortexOPOS
TM
Device Manager, and the reader is replaced (even if it is with the same
reader model—but not the exact same physical reader), the OPOS system will not be
able to communicate with the reader.
Note: The concept of generic vs. hardware-specific devices is only relevant to USB-connected devices.
When an RS232 CortexOPOS
TM
device is created, it will communicate with any Code barcode reader that is
connected to that RS232 port—as long as the reader is correctly configured.
