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====== Installing OPOS Drivers ======

For Point of Sale Devices that use OPOS drivers, there are two sets of drivers that must be installed.\\
  * Generic OPOS Drivers ftp://ftp.windward-ca.com/pub/special/OPOS_Common_Control_Objects.EXE
  * Manufactures OPOS Drivers.
It may be nessesary to reinstall the Generic OPOS drivers after installing the Manufatures OPOS Drivers.
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====== General Setup in System Five ======

  - Log into System Five
  - Open POS Device Manager and set the "type" to OPOS
  - Under the OPOS Tab we will need to select the Device that is created with the mfg. OPOS drivers
  - Under the Debug Sub-Menu we can test to make sure the device is working

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===== Supported OPOS Devices =====
The following OPOS devices are supported. In theory all supported devices should work, but not necessarily.\\

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==== Scanners ====
Tested devices 
  * Metrologic MS2020 (scale/scanner), MS9520, MS951



==== Scales ====
Tested devices 
  * Metrologic MS2020

==Metrologic MS2320 Config==
* Install Metrologic manufacturer drivers ftp://ftp.metrologic.com/pub/download/Software/OPOSInstall.exe\\
* Verify Windward OPOS drivers are installed ftp://ftp.windward-ca.com/pub/special/OPOSInstall.exe\\
* Install MetrOPOS Admin tool from ftp://ftp.metrologic.com/pub/download/Software/MetrOpos2.2.9.exe\\
* In the Modify Profile screen, choose MS2020 model, RS232 Port, COM 1,\\ Dual Cable (If more then 1), Device as Scale and Display Yes.\\

* Select Detailed Test tab and click "Open, Enable, Claim" and then "Read Weight" Button. <-- Item needs to be on scale to weigh.\\
* Output = If Timed Out (1000 milliseconds) error then nothing on scale


==== Pole Display ====
Tested devices