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KoamTac KDC100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 EVISION   2.83       Us ser M Manua a l KD C100 July, 20 009 ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KDC100 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS  LISTING OF FIGURES ..........................4 LISTING OF TABLES ..........................4 1. INTRODUCTION ........................... 6 2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION ......................7 2.1 KDC Package ............................7 2.2 KDC Characteristics ..........................8 2.3 Installation ............................10 Verify System Requirements ........................ 10 Affix Neck Strap to KDC ........................
  • Page 3 KDC100 User Manual Application Download and Execution ....................35 5. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... 36 6. WARRANTY ............................37 7. CONTACT INFORMATION ........................38 APPENDIX A - BARCODE & SCAN OPTIONS ..................39 A.1 Symbologies ............................39 A.2 Code Options ............................. 41 Reverse Direction ..........................

  • Page 4: Listing Of Figures

    Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons _____________________________________________________ 12 Figure 5 - KDC Display _______________________________________________________________ 13 Figure 6 - Reset Function for KDC200 - KDC200P - KDC300 __________________________________ 19 Figure 7 - Reset Function of KDC100 ____________________________________________________ 19 Figure 8 - Replacing KDC Battery _______________________________________________________ 20 ®...
  • Page 5 KDC100 User Manua OPYRIG GHT, LI ICENSE E, and WARN NING P PAGE © Copy yright 2009 9 by KoamTa ac, Inc. All rig ghts reserved No pa art of this pub blication may y be reprodu uced or used...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Congratulations on purchasing KoamTac’s revolutionary barcode scanner and data collector. Lightweight and compact, with a user-friendly design and superior functionality, KoamTac’s KDC works in a variety of portable applications. Use it independently or as an accessory to your PC, PDA, or smartphone. To find out more about KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 7: Installation & Operation

    KDC100 User Manual 2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION 2.1 KDC Package The standard KDC package contains: 1. One KDC barcode data collector 2. One USB cable 3. One neck strap 4. One KDC Laser Barcode Data Collector CD with © KTSync for XP, Vista, and Mobile 5.0+...

  • Page 8: Kdc Characteristics

    KDC100 User Manua KDC C Chara cteris stics Befor re you use yo our KDC, ple ease become e familiar wit h its physica al characteris stics. For ass sistance, refe er to Figur re 2 and Figu ure 3 which s...
  • Page 9 KDC100 User Manua a l KDC20 00 - KDC2 200P - KD KDC300 Barcode R Reader a and Data Collector (KDC200, KDC200P) (KDC C300) Figure 3 - - Characteris stics of KDC20 00 - KDC200P P - KDC300...

  • Page 10: Installation

    KDC100 User Manual 2.3 Installation Verify System Requirements Prior to connecting the KDC to your computer, please verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements. Microsoft Windows XP or Vista Accessible USB port or serial port for connecting KDC to your computer Affix Neck Strap to KDC We strongly recommend attaching the neck strap to the KDC.

  • Page 11: Connect Kdc To Pc

    Connect KDC to PC The KDC is equipped with one ultra mini USB port. If you have the KDC100, it has two ports, Ultra Mini and standard Type A which swings out. See Figure 2 for more details. The USB port is used to upload barcode data and to charge the KDC battery.

  • Page 12: Configure Kdc

    KDC100 User Manual Configure KDC The KDC is designed to meet the data collection requirements of many different industries in a variety of dynamic situations. To perform well in these diverse environments, the KDC is designed to be configured easily and quickly. For the KDC to perform at its maximum level, the KDC must be configured properly.

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    KDC100 User Manual 2.4 Basic Operation Reading Barcodes Reading a barcode is simply. Point the KDC at a barcode and press the scan button. Be sure to point the scan engine at the barcode, not at your face, making sure to position the light beam on the barcode.

  • Page 14: Kdc Menus

    KDC100 User Manual 2.5 KDC Menus Top Menu Sub Menu Note Top Menu Sub Menu Note Scan Scan Angle Narrow/Wide Normal Default Options Filter Normal/High KDC Mode Time Out .5 seconds to 10 seconds Application Custom Application Min. Barcode Length...

  • Page 15: Kdc Mode Menu

    KDC100 User Manual KDC Mode Menu The KDC Mode Menu has two options – Normal and Application modes. Normal: This is the default mode which provides basic barcode scanning. In Normal mode barcode data can be manipulation directly through the KDC or using KTSync® during the synchronization process.

  • Page 16: Data Process Menu

    KDC100 User Manual reliable readings though some performance degradation is likely. For poor quality barcodes, we recommend increasing the security level. The default is 1. Data Process Menu Wedge/Store - The KDC provides five modes of data transmission in keyboard wedging mode.

  • Page 17: System Menu

    KDC100 User Manual System Menu • Memory Status: Checks the number of stored barcodes and memory usage. • Reset Memory: Resets KDC memory by erasing all stored barcodes. • Sleep Timeout: Sets amount of time KDC waits, when not being used, before going to sleep.

  • Page 18: Led Status

    KDC100 User Manual 2.6 LED Status LED Color Status Successful Reading Green USB is connected and battery is fully charged Low battery Orange USB is connected and battery is charging No reading Empty battery Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs 2.7 Empty Battery...

  • Page 19: Reset Feature

    To reset the KDC, follow these steps. Connect the KDC to your PC. • KDC100 - Connect to your PC directly using the swing out, Type A USB connector. Figure 7 - Reset Function of KDC100 • KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 - Connect to your PC using the included cable,...

  • Page 20: Replace Battery

    KDC100 User Manual 2.10 Replace Battery The KDC battery has a lifetime of at least 300 charges. However, when the battery is no longer chargeable, it needs to be replaced. You can purchase a replacement battery from your distributor. The steps for replacing the battery are as follows.

  • Page 21: Synchronization

    KDC100 User Manual 3. SYNCHRONIZATION ® When barcode data is collected, it must be uploaded to your application. KTSync , which is bundled with the KDC, is software that allows barcode data to be uploaded to any PC, PDA, or smartphone running Windows XP, Vista, or Mobile 5.0+.

  • Page 22: Connect To Kdc

    KDC100 User Manual Export: Export created application. Settings: Create or modify application. ® About Menu - KTSync - Version Information 3.1 Connect to KDC The KDC connects to a COM port automatically when connected to your PC’s USB port. After the port is ®...

  • Page 23: Synchronization Settings

    KDC100 User Manual 3.2 Synchronization Settings The KDC Menus provides several synchronization options for synchronizing host devices such as your PC, ® PDA, or smartphone. KTSync is included with the KDC for synchronizing host devices running Windows XP, Vista, or Mobile 5.0+. You can also configure various Synchronization and Keyboard Emulation functions in the Synchronization Settings option.

  • Page 24: Synchronization Methods

    KDC100 User Manual Active Window - This option means scanned barcode data is sent directly to the active program running on your device as if the data was being entered directly from a keyboard. Microsoft Excel - This option means barcode data is being imported directly into Microsoft’s Excel. Various parameters can be set when uploading data to Excel.

  • Page 25: Kdc Wedge Method

    KDC100 User Manual KDC Wedge Method The KDC can be configured in one of five Wedge/Store modes - Wedge Only - Scanned data is transmitted to the host. The KDC does not store scanned data. Wedge & Store - Scanned data is stored in the KDC and transmitted to the host.

  • Page 26: Barcode & Kdc Settings

    KDC100 User Manual 3.3 Barcode & KDC Settings ® KTSync allows you to configure the KDC Scan Options and Barcode Settings. The configurations options ® for the KDC using KTSync are similar to the Set Barcodes, Code Options, and Scan Options on the KDC Menu.

  • Page 27: Others

    KDC100 User Manual 3.4 Others Others option under the Settings menu allows you to select three additional settings. Ask confirmation before trying auto connection Ask confirmation before starting auto synchronization Minimize KTSync on start To select any of these settings, click on the box to the left of the setting. A check mark (√) will display next to the setting to indicate that it is selected.

  • Page 28: Application Generaton Tool

    KDC100 User Manual 4. APPLICATION GENERATON TOOL KoamTac’s application generation tool enables you to create custom applications for collection and management of scanned barcode data. With this tool, KDC users create custom applications that include: User defined prompts displayed on the KDC.

  • Page 29: Application Settings

    KDC100 User Manual 4.2 Application Settings When you select the Settings submenu, KDC will beep once to acknowledge a connection between the KDC and Application generation tool. User can choose the following four options from Setting submenu. Predefined application - Loads the Master-Slave Barcode Compare Application.

  • Page 30: Predefined Application

    KDC100 User Manual 4.3 Predefined Application The Predefined application is the Master-Slave Barcode Compare application previously included as an option in the KDC Menu program. To load this application, click the Predefined application box after selecting Application from the Settings Menu in KTSync.

  • Page 31: Figure 17 – Predefined Application Flow Chart

    KDC100 User Manual KDC Mode Collation : Define substring to be compared . Default is entire barcode Select MS Mode : Onetime (Onetime, Continuous Continuous ) Scan Master Scan Master Barcode Barcode Matched Scan Check Scan Check Mismatched Mismatched Matched...

  • Page 32: Custom Applications

    KDC100 User Manual 4.4 Custom Applications KDC Application Generation Tool is a robust application generation tool that allows you to create custom applications for collecting and managing barcode data. To create a custom application, select ® the Settings submenu from the Application menu in KTSync .

  • Page 33: Data Filter Settings

    KDC100 User Manual Data Filter Settings When you select Enable data filtering, you must click on the Settings box to select the Data filter setting. The option for the data filter settings are the same for Step1, Step 2, and Step 3.
  • Page 34 KDC100 User Manual Starting Position – This is the start position of the scanned barcode data to be compared with the defined data string. Data String – This is the defined value to be compared with scanned barcode data. This value can be up to 32 characters •...

  • Page 35: Application Download And Execution

    KDC100 User Manual Application Download and Execution Prior to running your application, it must be downloaded to KDC. Click “Download” icon from Application Generation Window. Change KDC from Normal mode to Application mode. Press two side buttons simultaneously to enter menu mode...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    KDC100 User Manual 5. Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION • Charge battery by connecting KDC to Dead battery your PC using the included cable KDC not working • Hardware failure Contact distributor for technical support • Bad battery Replace battery – Contact Local Distributor •...

  • Page 37: Warranty

    KoamTac will not be liable in cases (i) in which the unit has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by KoamTac, (ii) in which the unit has not been maintained in accordance with any...

  • Page 38: Contact Information

    KDC100 User Manual 7. CONTACT INFORMATION CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 116 Village Boulevard, Suite 200 Princeton, NJ 08540, USA PH: 609-734-4335 FAX: 609-228-4373 email: support@koamtac.com For more information, visit our website - www.koamtac.com...

  • Page 39: Appendix A - Barcode & Scan Options

    A.1 Symbologies KoamTac’s KDC products support most major barcode symbologies including 1D, 2D, Postal, and OCR- Fonts. Below is a list of the barcode symbologies supported by the KDC with respect to each models particular area of support. To ensure superior scan performance, remember to select only the required symbologies.

  • Page 40: Table 8 - Add-On For Ean-13 Symbology

    KDC100 User Manual Bookland EAN vs. EAN-13 Bookland EAN which includes ISBN, ISSN, and ISMN, is supported by the KDC. This group of symbologies is essentially an EAN-13 barcode with fixed prefixes; 977 for ISSN, 978 for ISBN, and 979 for ISMN. If EAN-13 and Bookland EAN are both enabled, Bookland EAN takes precedence.

  • Page 41: Code Options

    KDC100 User Manual A.2 Code Options The KDC supports the following barcode options: Transmission of start and stop characters Reverse direction Symbology conversion Verification of optional check character Transmission of check digit Transmission of Start and Stop Characters For Codabar symbols you can choose not to transmit the start and stop symbols, the NOTIS Editing. By default, they are transmitted.

  • Page 42: Verification Of Optional "Check Digit

    KDC100 User Manual Verification of Optional “Check Digit” Code39 and Interleave 2 of 5 have an optional check digit, which, by default, is not verified. Their verification can be enabled by selecting the option VerifyCheckDigit to true or you can enable the verification for individual symbologies.

  • Page 43: Resolution Of Inconsistencies

    KDC100 User Manual Resolution of Inconsistencies Three types of inconsistencies could arise in the assignment of symbology options. The decoder has pre- defined strategies to resolve these inconsistencies: If UPCE_as_EAN13 is true, then UPCE_as_UPCA is ignored. If symbology conversion is selected but the target symbology is not enabled, then the decoder still outputs the symbol in the target symbology.

  • Page 44: Miscellaneous Barcode Information

    KDC100 User Manual A.3 Miscellaneous Barcode Information Height of a Linear Barcode Industry standards suggest a height of either 6.5mm or 15% of the symbol length, whichever is greater. Symbols of less than recommended heights may cause recognition problems. Check Characters Yes, we recommend the use of check-characters in barcodes.

  • Page 45: Equation To Determining Potential Number Of Stored Barcodes

    KDC100 User Manual Equation to Determining Potential Number of Stored Barcodes The number of barcodes that can be stored in the KDC memory depends on the size of the barcodes. Example: If only UPCA barcodes are scanned and the check digit is not transmitted, then each barcode takes up 11 (barcode data) + 2 (added bytes) + 2 (length and type) + 4 (time stamp) = 19 bytes.

  • Page 46: Appendix B - Faq

    Appendix B – FAQ B.1 Symbology Q: What barcode symbologies are supported by the KDC100? A: The KDC100 supports most major 1D barcode symbologies. Below is a list of the1D symbologies supported by the KDC100. KDC300 KDC100 / KDC 200 / KDC200P...

  • Page 47: Host Interface

    A: The battery on the KDC100 can be charged at least 300 times before it needs to be replaced. Q: How long does it take to charge the KDC100 battery? A: It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the KDC100 from an empty battery status to a fully charged status.

  • Page 48: Programming

    2009. Q: Does KoamTac provide customization services for the KDC100? A: Yes. Custom applications or projects can be developed by KoamTac engineers. This service is provided for an additional fee to KoamTac. For more information regarding this service, please contact KoamTac.

  • Page 49: Appendix C - Special Barcodes

    KDC100 User r Manual C - S SPEC CIAL RCOD Set S Symbo logies Enable E EAN-13 Disa able EAN-13 Enable E EAN-8 Disa able EAN-8 Enable U UPCA Disa able UPCA Enable U UPCE Disa able UPCE Enable C...
  • Page 50 KDC100 User r Manual Enab le Code128 Disa able Code12 Enab le Interleave e 2 of 5 Disa able Interleav ve 2 of 5 Enab le Codabar Disa able Codaba Enab le EAN-128 Disa able EAN-12 Enab le Code93 Disa...
  • Page 51 KDC100 User r Manual Enab le Bookland Disa able Booklan nd EAN Enab le EAN-13 S Supplements Disa able EAN-13 3 Supplemen Enab le EAN-8 Su upplements Disa able EAN-8 S Supplements Enab le UPCA Su pplements Disa able UPCA S...

  • Page 52: Barcode Options

    KDC100 User r Manual Barco ode Op ptions Coda abar - do NOT T transmit st tart/stop Codaba ar - transmit s start/stop Conv vert UPCE to UPCA Do NOT T convert UP PCE to UPCA Conv vert EAN8 to...
  • Page 53 KDC100 User r Manual Verify yCheckDigit NOT VerifyC CheckDigit Verify y check digit for I2of5 Do NOT ver rify check dig git for I2of5 Verify y check digit for Code39 Do NOT ver rify check dig git for Code3 Retur...

  • Page 54: Delete Last Scanned Barcode

    KDC100 User r Manual Retur rn check digi t for UPCA Do NOT re eturn check d digit for UPC Retur rn check digi t for EAN8 Do NOT re eturn check d digit for EAN Retur rn check digi...

  • Page 55: Scan Options

    KDC100 User r Manual Scan Optio ons Reve rsed Scan mal Scan Wide scan angle row scan an High filter mode mal filter mo...

  • Page 56: Scan Timeout

    K K DC100 User r Manual Scan Timeo Timeo out = 500ms eout = 1sec Timeout = 2 2sec Timeo out = 3sec eout = 4sec Timeout = 5 5sec Timeo out = 6sec eout = 7sec Timeout = 8 8sec Timeo out = 9sec...

  • Page 57: Minimum Barcode Length

    KDC100 User r Manual Minim mum B Barcod de Len ngth Minim mum Length Minimum m Length = 3 Minimum Le ength = 4 Minim mum Length Minimum m Length = 6 Minimum Le ength = 7 Minim mum Length...
  • Page 58 KDC100 User r Manual Minim mum Length = 14 imum Length h = 15 Minimum m Length = 1 Minim mum Length = 17 imum Length h = 18 Minimum m Length = 1 Minim mum Length = 20 imum Length...
  • Page 59 KDC100 User r Manual Minim mum Length = 29 imum Length h = 30 Minimum m Length = 3 Minim mum Length = 32 imum Length h = 33 Minimum m Length = 3 Minim mum Length = 35 imum Length...

  • Page 60: Security Level

    K K DC100 User r Manual C.7 Secur r ity Le e vel Security lev vel = 1 Security lev vel = 2 Security lev vel = 3 Security lev vel = 4...

  • Page 61: Data Process - Wedge/Store

    KDC100 User r Manual C.8 Data Proce ess - W Wedge e/Store Wedge O Only Wedge & Store Store O Only edge & Sto re if Sent Wedge e & Store if f Not Sent...

  • Page 62: Data Process - Data Format - Handshake

    KDC100 User r Manual C.9 Data Proce ess - D Data F ormat t - Han ndsha Data f format - Ba arcode onl Data format - P Packet data nable Han dshake isable Han ndshake...

  • Page 63: Data Process - Termination Character

    KDC100 User r Manual C.10 0 Data a Proc cess - Term inatio on Cha aracte None CR+L...

  • Page 64: System

    K KDC100 User r Manual C.11 1 Syst mory Status Reset Me mory Data a/Time Battery Vers sion Butto on Lock Button Un nlock...
  • Page 65 KDC100 User r Manual Enab ble Auto M Menu Exit Disable e Auto Me nu Exit Enab ble Port St tatus Disable e Port Stat Time e & Battery Type & Ti Type e & Battery Fact tory Defaul...

  • Page 66: Sleep Timeout

    K KDC100 User r Manual 2 Slee ep Tim meout able 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec 10sec 20sec 30sec 1min 2min 5min 10min...

  • Page 67: Function

    K K DC100 User r Manual C.13 3 Func ction...

  • Page 68: Number

    K K DC100 User r Manual C.14 4 Num mber...

  • Page 69: Lower Case Alphabet

    K K DC100 User r Manual C.15 5 Low wer Ca se Alp phabe et...
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  • Page 72: Upper Case Alphabet

    K K DC100 User r Manual C.16 6 Upp er Cas se Alp phabe t...
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  • Page 75: Control Character

    K K DC100 User r Manual C.17 7 Cont trol C harac cter Space...

  • Page 76: Symbol Character

    K K DC100 User r Manual C.18 8 Sym mbol C harac cter “ & ‘...
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  • Page 79 KDC100 User r Manual Start-String Stop-String Note: • You can co ompose a st tring up to 1 16 characte ers. • A string wo ould be com mposed by s scanning the e “Start-Stri ing”, number/alp phabet/spec cial characte ers, and “St...

  • Page 80: Index

    KDC100 User Manual INDEX Angle ......14, 15 Handshake ..... 14, 16 Scan 14, 15, 21, 25, 26, 36, 39 barcode scanner ....6 High ........ 14, 15 Security ......14, 15 Battery ....11, 17, 64, 65 I2of5 ........ 14, 42 Serial ......

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