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KoamTac KDC200 User Manual

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  • Page 1 EVISION   2.80     Us ser M Manua a l KDC200 April, , 2009 ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Code Options Menu ..........................16 Scan Options Menu ..........................17 Data Process Menu ..........................18 Bluetooth Menu - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 ................19 PDF417 Menu – KDC200P ........................20 System Menu ............................21 2.6 LED Status ............................22 2.7 Empty Battery .............................
  • Page 3 Equation to Determining Potential Number of Stored Barcodes ............47 Data Buffer Full ............................. 47 APPENDIX B – FAQ ..........................48 B.1 Symbology ............................48 B.2 Host Interface ............................. 49 B.3 Battery ..............................49 B.4 Memory .............................. 49 B.5 Programming ............................50 B.6 KDC200 vs. KDC200P ........................50...
  • Page 4 KDC200 User Manual APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES ....................51 C.1 Set Symbologies ..........................51 C.2 Barcode Options ..........................54 C.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode ......................56 C.4 Scan Options ............................57 C.5 Scan Timeout ............................. 58 C.6 Minimum Barcode Length ........................59 C.7 Security Level .............................

  • Page 5: Listing Of Figures

    Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons _____________________________________________________ 13 Figure 5 - KDC Display _______________________________________________________________ 14 Figure 6 - Reset Function for KDC200 - KDC200 - KDC300 ___________________________________ 23 Figure 7 - Reset Function of KDC100 ____________________________________________________ 23 Figure 8 - Replacing KDC Battery _______________________________________________________ 24 ®...
  • Page 6 KDC200 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 7: 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 8: Installation & Operation

    KDC200 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 9: Kdc Characteristics

    KDC200 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 10 KDC200 User Manua a l KDC20 00 - KDC2 200P - KD KDC300 Barcode R Reader a and Data Collector (KDC200, KDC200P) (KDC C300) Figure e 3 - Characte eristics of KD DC200 - KDC2 200P - KDC30...

  • Page 11: Installation

    KDC200 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 12: Connect Kdc To Pc

    6. KTReader.inf is the device driver for 32bit Microsoft Windows XP and Vista. 64bit device driver can be downloaded from KoamTac home page. Charge KDC Battery After installing the KDC, you must charge its battery. To charge the battery, follow these directions.

  • Page 13: Configure Kdc

    KDC200 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 14: Basic Operation

    KDC200 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. If the barcode is scanned successfully, you will hear one beep and the LEDs will illuminate in green.

  • Page 15: Kdc Menus

    KDC200 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 Time Out .5 seconds to 10 seconds Onetime Onetime Compare Mode Min. Barcode Length 2 to 36 characters...

  • Page 16: Kdc Mode Menu

    KDC200 User Manual KDC Mode Menu The KDC Mode Menu has three options – Normal, Onetime, and Continuous 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 17: Scan Options Menu

    KDC200 User Manual Scan Options Menu • Scan Angle: Allows you to configure the laser beam angle to the barcode. Wide is 54 and Narrow is . The default is Wide. • Filter: Allows you to change the Filter mode from Normal to High for poor quality barcodes.

  • Page 18: Data Process Menu

    KDC200 User Manual Data Process Menu Wedge/Store - The KDC provides five modes of data transmission in keyboard wedging mode. • Wedge Only: Barcode data is NOT stored in memory but transmitted to the host. • Wedge & Store Only: Barcode data is stored in memory and transmitted to the host.

  • Page 19: Bluetooth Menu - Kdc200 / Kdc200P / Kdc300

    KDC200 User Manual Bluetooth Menu - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 The KDC supports Bluetooth, a robust wireless protocol that allows connectivity between a Bluetooth enabled KDC and a Microsoft compatible host device running a Bluetooth environment. Before utilizing the advantages of Bluetooth functionality with the KDC, you should become familiar with Bluetooth connectivity and its impact on your host environment.

  • Page 20: Pdf417 Menu - Kdc200P

    PDF417 Menu – KDC200P PDF417 Symbology The KDC200P has the same functionality as the KDC200 but it has an added option for supporting the PDF417 symbology. For maximum scanning performance for the PDF417 symbology, please become familiar with the following details.

  • Page 21: System Menu

    KDC200 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 22: Led Status

    KDC200 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 23: Reset Feature

    Figure 7 - Reset Function of KDC100 • KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 - Connect to your PC using the included cable, attaching the ultra mini USB connector to your KDC and the standard, Type A Figure 6 - Reset Function for KDC200 - connector to your PC’s USB port.

  • Page 24: Replace Battery

    KDC200 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 25: Bluetooth - Kdc200 / Kdc200P / Kdc300

    KDC200 User Manual 3. BLUETOOTH - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 The KDC supports a generic Bluetooth COM port and is compatible with following Bluetooth stacks. However, the KDC supports SPP (Serial Port Profile) and may support other Bluetooth stacks than those listed below.

  • Page 26: Auto Connect

    KDC200 User Manual 3.2 Auto Connect This feature allows the KDC to connect automatically to the host device when the KDC is powered on. IMPORTANT: Until the host device and KDC have been fully tested, it is strongly recommended that this feature be Disabled because a host device that does not support this feature can cause problems such as power loss or upload delays.

  • Page 27: Beep Warning

    “Beep Warning is ENABLED” • “Auto Power Off is DISABLED” • “KDC200/200P/300 is DISCONNECTED from HOST” • “Bluetooth power is ON” 3.6 PWR OFF Time The PWR Off Time option works in conjunction with the Auto Power Off option. If Auto Power Off is Enabled, the KDC powers off Bluetooth when the time duration specified in the PWR Off Time option is met and the KDC is NOT CONNECTED to the host.

  • Page 28: Synchronization

    KDC200 User Manual 4. 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 29: Connect To Kdc

    KDC200 User Manual 4.1 Connect to KDC The KDC connects to a COM port automatically when connected to your PC’s USB port. After the port is ® assigned, you must manually assign the KDC to its assigned COM port in KTSync .

  • Page 30: Synchronization Settings

    KDC200 User Manual 4.2 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 31: Destination Of Data

    KDC200 User Manual Destination of Data When barcode data is uploaded to the host device, you must assign a destination for the data. Destination of Data options include: File - This option means data will be saved in the assigned filename. You can select a different target directory by clicking the New icon.

  • Page 32: Synchronization Methods

    KDC200 User Manual Synchronization Methods Fast Synchronization in Burst Mode The KDC can synchronize data to a host device in Burst mode or Handshake mode. Burst mode provides the fastest synchronization process when the Destination of Data option is set to File.

  • Page 33: Kdc Wedge Method

    KDC200 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 34: Synchronization Options

    KDC200 User Manual Synchronization Options Synchronize KDC Time with PC Time when Connected This option enables you to synchronize the KDC date and time with host device date and time. Synchronization of date and time occurs after the data is uploaded to the host device.

  • Page 35: Barcode & Kdc Settings

    KDC200 User Manual 4.3 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 36: Confirmation Settings

    KDC200 User Manual 4.4 Confirmation Settings The Confirmation Settings window will display. If you want to confirm an Auto Connection or Auto Synchronization, this window will pop up. ® Figure 13 - KTSync Confirmation Settings...

  • Page 37: Master - Slave Barcode Compare

    KDC200 User Manual 5. Master - Slave Barcode Compare The KDC Mode Menu supports two applications for collecting data, Normal mode and Master-Slave Barcode Compare mode. In the Master-Slave mode, a master barcode is defined then compared to slave barcodes. The specific modes are described below.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    KDC200 User Manual 6. 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 39: Warranty

    Preventive maintenance is the responsibility of the customer and is not covered under this warranty. Under no circumstance will KoamTac be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising out of use or inability to use either the hardware or software, even if KoamTac has been informed about the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 40: Contact Information

    KDC200 User Manua a l 8. C T IN RMAT TION CORPOR RATE HEAD DQUARTER 116 Vill age Bouleva ard, Suite 200 rinceton, NJ 08540 PH: 609-72 24-4335 FA AX: 609-228 8-437 email: admin@ko oamtac.com or more inf formation, visit our w website - ww ww.koamta...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Table 8 - Add-On For Ean-13 Symbology

    KDC200 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 43: Code Options

    KDC200 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 44: Verification Of Optional "Check Digit

    KDC200 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 45: Resolution Of Inconsistencies

    KDC200 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 46: Miscellaneous Barcode Information

    KDC200 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 47: Equation To Determining Potential Number Of Stored Barcodes

    KDC200 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 48: Appendix B - Faq

    Appendix B – FAQ B.1 Symbology Q: What barcode symbologies are supported by the KDC200? A: The KDC200 supports most major 1D barcode symbologies. Below is a list of the1D symbologies supported by the KDC200. KDC300 KDC100 / KDC 200 / KDC200P...

  • Page 49: Host Interface

    A: The battery on the KDC200 can be charged at least 300 times before it needs to be replaced. Q: How long does it take to charge the KDC200? A: It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the KDC200 from an empty battery status to a fully charged status.

  • Page 50: Programming

    Q: What are the differences between the KDC200 and the KDC200P? A: The only difference between these two models of KDC is that the KDC200P supports PDF417, a 2D symbology which is not supported by the KDC200. All other features of the KDC200 are included in the KDC200P.
  • Page 51 KDC200 User r Manual PEND DIX C 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...
  • Page 52 KDC200 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 53 KDC200 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 54 KDC200 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 55 KDC200 User r Manual Verify yCheckDigit Do NOT Ve rifyCheckDig 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...
  • Page 56 KDC200 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 57 KDC200 User r Manual Scan Optio ons Reve rsed Scan mal Scan Wide scan angle row scan an High filter mode mal filter mo...
  • Page 58 K K DC200 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 59 KDC200 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 60 KDC200 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 61 KDC200 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 62 K K DC200 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 63 KDC200 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 64 KDC200 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 65 KDC200 User r Manual C.10 0 Data a Proc cess - Term inatio on Cha aracte None CR+L...
  • Page 66 KDC200 User r Manual C.11 1 Blue etooth Enable e Bluetooth h Power Disable Bl luetooth Po ower Enter P Pairing Mo Enable e Auto Con nnect sable Auto Connect Enable e Auto Pow wer Off sable Auto Power Off...
  • Page 67 KDC200 User r Manual C.12 2 Blue etooth h PWR R Off T ime 2min 3min 4min 5min 6min 7min 8min 9min 10min...
  • Page 68 KDC200 User r Manual 11min 12min 13min 14min 15min 16min 17min 18min 19min 20min...
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  • Page 70 K KDC200 User r Manual C.13 3 Syst mory Status Reset Me mory Data a/Time Battery Vers sion Butto on Lock Button Un nlock...
  • Page 71 KDC200 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 72 K KDC200 User r Manual C.14 4 Slee ep Tim meout able 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec 10sec 20sec 30sec 1min 2min 5min 10min...
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  • Page 85 KDC200 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 86: Index

    KDC200 User Manual INDEX Angle ......15, 17 Full ......... 22, 38 Prefix ......28, 34 Auto ........66 Handshake ..... 15, 18 Process ......15, 18 barcode scanner ....7 High ........ 15, 17 Reset ......15, 21 Battery ....12, 21, 70, 71 I2of5 ........

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