Code CortexOPOS - Manual (Page 4)

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D008736_01 CortexOPOS User Manual
1.0 - Introduction
The CortexOPOS™ service object allows Code barcode readers to interface with Windows PC applications that use the OPOS standard to
communicate to 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™ Device Manager. The Device Manager gives users more advanced options,
which include configuration for RS232-connected devices, including modems, and multiple devices connected at the same time.
The CortexOPOS™ 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 connections are not supported at this time.
2.0 - Hardware Requirements
3.0 - Software 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.
Component Requirements
Operating System Windows XP (SP2), Windows 7, or Windows 8
4.0 - CortexOPOS™ USB Device Types
Type Description
Generic CortexOPOS™ 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™
device
This is an OPOS-registered device that is tied to a single physical Code barcode reader serial
number. CAUTION: If this type of device is configured using the CortexOPOS™ Device Manager,
then if the reader is replaced with a different reader (even the same type of reader, but not the
exact same physical reader), the OPOS system will not be able to communicate with the reader.
There are two different ways to setup a Code USB reader for OPOS:
Note: The concept of generic vs hardware-specific devices is only relevant to USB-connected devices. When an RS232 CortexOPOS™ device is
configured, it will communicate to any Code barcode reader that is connected to that RS232 port, as long as the reader is correctly configured.