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KDC User Manual
Rev 2.85.R6 / 2.86.R6 / 3.05.R6
February 2014

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  • Page 1 KDC User Manual Rev 2.85.R6 / 2.86.R6 / 3.05.R6 February 2014...
  • Page 2 3.1.3 Configure KDC ....................... 28 Basics ..........................30 3.2.1 Reading Barcodes ....................30 3.2.2 Delete Data Function in KDC20 ................31 3.2.3 Synchronizing Data to the host device ..............31 KDC Menus ......................... 32 3.3.1 Set Barcodes Menu ....................35 Revision 3.05.R6...
  • Page 3 FW Version ......................50 4.1.12 Wakeup Nulls......................51 4.1.13 Autolock Time ......................51 4.1.14 HID Keyboard ......................51 4.1.15 HID Initial and Inter-Character Delay ..............51 4.1.16 Control character transmission in HID mode ............51 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 4 Android aKTSync ........................ 71 5.8.1 KDC and Android Pairing ..................71 5.8.2 Launch KTSync ....................... 71 5.8.3 Keyboard Wedge ....................72 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync ..................73 5.9.1 KDC20i connection using iPhone mode ..............73 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 5 Prevent Interleave 2 of 5 Partial Reading ............. 91 9.3.4 Equation to Determining Potential Number of Stored Barcodes ......92 9.3.5 Data Buffer Full ..................... 92 . APPENDIX B – FAQ..................93 10.1 Symbology ......................... 93 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 6 11.22 ETC ........................... 130 11.23 Function ........................... 131 11.24 Number ..........................132 11.25 Lower Case Alphabet ....................... 133 11.26 Upper Case Alphabet ....................... 135 11.27 Control Character......................137 11.28 Symbol Character ......................138 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 7 KDC User Manual 11.29 Auto Power Off Timeout ....................141 11.30 USB DISK (M Model Only) ....................142 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 8: Listing Of Figures

    Figure 1- KDC Package ..........................15 Figure 2 – Characteristics of KDC20 ......................16 Figure 3 – How to turn on the power in KDC20 ..................17 Figure 4 – Selecting a Bluetooth device type in KDC ................18 Figure 5 – Selecting Pairing mode in KDC .....................

  • Page 9: Listing Of Tables

    Table 9 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit" __________________________________________ 88 Table 10 - Transmission of "Check Digit" ________________________________________________ 89 Table 11 - Resolution of Inconsistencies _________________________________________________ 90 Table 12 – Symbologies supported by KDC20 ___________________________________________ 93 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 10 No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from KoamTac, Inc. The material in this manual is subject to change without notices. KoamTac reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. KoamTac doesn’t assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.

  • Page 11: Regulatory Compliance

    Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows: Applicable Directives: Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 12 - Never short-circuit the battery by bringing the terminals in contact with another metal object. This could cause personal injury or a fire, and could also damage the battery. - Never dispose of used battery with other ordinary solid wastes. Batteries contain Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 13 Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Bluetooth Core Specification: 2.1+EDR Apple Made for iPhone, Made for iPod, Made for iPad Samsung Compatible with Galaxy Series Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Kdc Package

    KDC Package The standard KDC package contains: 1. One KDC Barcode Data Collector 2. One USB Cable 3. One Lanyard 4. KoamTac Installation CD with  KTSync © for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista 7 and Mobile 5.0+  KDC Device Driver ...

  • Page 16: Kdc Characteristics

    Refer to Figure 2 below which indicate placement of SCAN, UP and DOWN buttons, LEDs, and ports on your KDC. KDC20 does not include LCD screen since it is designed as the simplest barcode scanner to use without LCD screen.

  • Page 17: Installation

    Chapter 4. BLUETOOTH for more information about Bluetooth pairing. 2.1.1 Preparing for Pairing Turn on the power first if you are a KDC20 user. Press SCAN and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. You will hear beep sound when it is turned on.

  • Page 18: Pairing

    Select and scan a pairing barcode below according to your KDC model, or  KDC 20 Pairing Press Scan button for three seconds to enter Pairing mode.  Press SCAN Button for 3 seconds Figure 6 – Pairing mode button in KDC20 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 19 KDCs to one of many host devices on a regular basis. Find the Bluetooth MAC Address of your host device. Settings 1. Tap on General 2. Tap on About 3. Bluetooth address Figure 7 – Finding Bluetooth Mac Address Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 20 Options: includetext parsefnc Print your Bluetooth MAC Address Note: Laser scanners like KDC20 is not designed to read from a LCD screen and will only read the printed barcode. Connect your KDC to your host device by scanning the Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode.

  • Page 21: Koamtac Installation Wizard

    Click Start icon then My Computer icon. A listing of devices on your computer will be displayed including the disk drive containing the KoamTac Installation CD. Click on the KoamTac Installation CD icon then click on the Setup directory. Click on the PC_Setup.exe file which executes the KTSync Setup Wizard. Note: ...
  • Page 22 KDC User Manual Check” I Agree” and Click Next icon in License Agreement window  Click Close icon in KTSync Installation Complete window and wait for Device  Driver Installation Wizard Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 23 Connect Type A USB connector to your PC.  Wait until your computer beeps and/or displays the message Found  Hardware. Verify COM Port Address User can verify installed COM Port in Device Manager  Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 24: Windows Mobile 5.0

    2.2.2 Windows Mobile 5.0+ WARNING: PLEASE CONNECT PDA TO PC PRIOR TO INSTALLATION PC_Setup.exe creates Mobile_Setup.exe file under C:\Program Files\KoamTac\KTSync\Windows.Mobile directory Execute Mobile_Setup.exe  Select Windows Mobile version to install.  Click Next icon. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 25 User should pair KDC with PDA using PDA manager and assign a  COM port for Bluetooth communication Please refer to the PDA manual for the details of COM port assignment  method Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 26: Android

    Download and install aKTSync from the Android Play Store  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koamtac.ktsync&hl 2.2.4 Blackberry Download and install bKTSync from the Blackberry App World.  http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/16861?lang=en 2.2.5 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Download and install iKTSync from the Apple App Store.  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ktsync/id372916602?mt=8 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 27: Manual Installation

    Connect Windows Mobile PDA with your computer to install KTSync program. 1. Create a KoamTac folder in your PDA. 2. Copy the Mobile5.0_6.0 folder in KoamTac CD and paste it in the PDA KoamTac folder that was created in My Computer.

  • Page 28: Operating The Kdc

    Prior to using the KDC, you must charge its battery. It will take approximately 2 hours to charge your KDC20. To charge the battery, follow the directions below. 1. Connect the KDC cable to the mini USB connector on the KDC.
  • Page 29 The KDC can be configured using three different methods which are explained in 3.3 – KDC –Synchronization, and 10. Appendix C – Special Section Menus, Chapter 4 Barcodes. CONFIGURATION METHODS FOR THE KDC20 ® KTSync Software  Special Barcodes  Revision 3.05.R6...

  • Page 30: Basics

    Check option settings defined in the KDC menu section and change options as  needed. Check that the barcode’s width does not exceed the light beam’s width and vice  versa. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 31: Delete Data Function In Kdc20

    3.2.2 Delete Data Function in KDC20 You can delete the last scanned barcode by pressing the DELETE button on the right side of your KDC20 although it does not have LCD screen to view the data. Press Delete button to delete the barcode scanned at the very end.

  • Page 32: Kdc Menus

    Scan Angle(KDC350L) Narrow/Wide (Opticon Model Only) Wide Filter(KDC350L) Normal/High (Opticon Model Only) Normal Scan Options Time Out .5 seconds to 10 seconds 2 second(s) Min. Barcode Length 2 to 36 characters 4 chars (KDC350L) Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 33 Disabled, 1sec to 10second(s) Disabled Time Auto Power Off Enabled/Disabled Disabled Auto Power Off/Power Off 1 to 30 minutes 5 minutes Time PowerOff Msg Enabled/Disabled Disabled MAC Address 12 Characters Bluetooth MAC Address Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 34 BT Registry(KDC100 Not use) Auto Erase Enabled/Disabled Disabled Sleep Timeout Disabled, 1sec to 10minute(s) 5 second(s) Disabled/ Auto PowerOff Bluetooth, GPS, Pwr Off Time Disabled/ 1 hour YYYY:MM:DD & Date / Time HH:MM:SS Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 35: Set Barcodes Menu

    8 level Factory Default Restores Default Settings Table 2 – KDC20 Menu Options 3.3.1 Set Barcodes Menu This menu lists all the barcode symbologies supported by your KDC and allows you to select the barcode symbologies you will be scanning. For maximum scan performance, 11.

  • Page 36: Data Process Menu

    36 characters. It is strongly recommended that you maximize the minimum barcode length setting to prevent possible errors. The default minimum barcode length of KDC20 is 4 characters. Security Level: Allows you to ensure an accurate barcode reading by setting the ...
  • Page 37 Prefix - Allows you to add a prefix to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host. The Prefix format must be defined in the data format menu of KTSync. The maximum length for a Prefix is 11 characters. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 38 Suffix - Allows you to add a suffix to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host. The suffix must be defined in the data format menu of KTSync. The maximum length for a suffix is 11 characters. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 39 KDC or wedged to the host. AIM ID must be defined in data format menu of KTSync. AIM ID is either added to the end of Prefix or Suffix.  Partial Data: Allows you to store and/or transfer partial data. User defines the Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 40: Bt Config Menu

    Bluetooth technology without compromising the KDC battery usage. IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend NOT changing these settings until you have fully tested the Bluetooth connection between the KDC and the host device. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 41: Bt Service

    For more detailed information regarding Bluetooth functionality with the KDC, please refer to Chapter 4. BLUETOOTH. ConnectDevice: Users can choose Bluetooth device type  Options - HID normal (KDC20) - HID iOS (KDC20) - SPP2.0 - SPP(KDC20/20i) - iPhone (KDC20i) Auto Connect : Enabled or Disabled ...

  • Page 42: System Menu

    Display Format: Selection of display format - Time & Battery, Type & Time, Type &  Battery, Memory Status and Barcode only Scrolling : Enables or disables display scrolling for a barcode with more than 40  Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 43: Pair And Connect Kdc20Iand Ios4.0+ In Hid Mode

    10. By default, the KDC displays pin codes 555555(5555). Users can change the PIN code by using UP button on the side of the KDC unit to increase numbers, DOWN button to decrease numbers, and SCAN button to confirm and move to the next digit. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 44: Ios Soft Keyboard Toggling Using Bt Toggle Option

    2. Press DOWN button to disconnect the HID connection and bring a soft keyboard (If DisconnectBTN option is enabled). 3. Press UP button to connect HID 4. The BT toggle is a useful feature if users desire to use both the KDC and soft keyboard. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 45: Led Status

    Under 30% - Orange LED flickers at 1-second-interval for 5 seconds every minute.  Under 20% - Orange LED flickers in 1- second-interval for 10 seconds every minute.  Under 10% - Red LED flickers in 1- second-interval for 10 seconds every minute Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 46: Buffer Full

    5 seconds. When the LED light is in green, you can release the buttons and the power is on. When you turn off your KDC20, you will hear a beep sound after you press DOWN and SCAN buttons simultaneously.
  • Page 47 KDC User Manual Figure 13 - Replacing Battery Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 48: Bluetooth Config

    KDC User Manual 4. BLUETOOTH The KDC20 support HID (Human Interface Device) normal, HID iOS, SPP (Serial Port Profile) and SPP2.0 profiles. KDC20i support SPP and iPhone (Made for iPhone) profiles. They are compatible with the following Bluetooth stacks. BlueSoleil ...

  • Page 49: Auto Connect

    The PWR On Time option works in conjunction with the Auto Power On option. Default value is Disabled. If KDC Bluetooth power is off, user can turn on Bluetooth power by pressing SCAN button for PWR On Time option value. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 50: Auto Power Off

    3. Five short beeps if: “Beep Warning is ENABLED”  “Auto Power Off is DISABLED”  “KDC20 is DISCONNECTED from HOST”  “Bluetooth power is ON”  4.1.8 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 51: Wakeup Nulls

    Disabled  Transmit the original control character  Alt+Numpad  Transmit Alt+ ASCII value from Numpad.  ^+Character  Control characters would be substituted as following table.  Replacement to |  Control characters would be substituted as “|”. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 52: Function Key Transmission In Hid Mode

    3sec, if pressing less than 3sec, Release BT connection iPhone Reconnect Do nothing Release BT connection SPP 2.0 Do nothing Do nothing Release BT connection HID normal Reconnect Do nothing Release BT connection Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 53: Bluetooth Service

    The connection must be established before the pairing timeout which is 60 seconds. If “Pairing failed...” message displays, the Bluetooth connection with the host  device failed. If the message “Connected” displays, a Bluetooth connection is established. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 54: Discovering

    “Connected” message. If this occurs, a Bluetooth connection is established. 4.2.3 Discovering Bluetooth KDC20 starts to search neighboring devices if this Discovering menu is executed. It would take about 30 seconds to finish search and list available neighboring Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 55: Ktsync Menu

    Application Generation - Allows users to create custom applications or download  predefined applications such as Master-Slave, Pick/Bin, DB Lookup and Inventory. (Application Generation function is not available for KDC20. Only Keyboard wedging feature is available for KDC20.) Additional functions include: ...
  • Page 56 While data is being synchronized, KTSync menu options are unavailable. Note:  Please do not use your computer during data synchronization. Bluetooth: User can register MAC address to be directly connected by KDC20.  Configuration: This option allows users to set different KDCs with same settings ...
  • Page 57 Inventory: Users can count inventories. Inventory description would be displayed  if inventory DB is downloaded into KDC. Figure 17 – Application Menu ® About Menu - KTSync - Version Information Figure 18 – About Menu Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 58: File Menu

    4. Check that the KDC is not in KDC Mode Menu. ® 5. Restart KTSync Note:  ® You can manually assign the COM port using KTSync Connect option under the File menu Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 59: Synchronize

    KDC User Manual 5.2.2 Synchronize Under the File Menu, this option allows you to manually synchronize data on KDC with the host. This option is similar to clicking on the Synchronize button in the KoamTac Data Synchronizer box. 5.2.3 Bluetooth This menu option allows you to register up to ten Bluetooth devices including their MAC address, PIN #, and optional prefixes or suffixes.

  • Page 60: Configuration

    Second, connect a different KDC to your computer and import the settings file to the KDC by selecting Import in the Configuration menu. Once configuration has been finished, KDC will restart.  Export  Import Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 61: Synchronization Settings

    KDC to host devices such as your PC, PDA, or smartphone running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Mobile 5.0+. ® Figure 22 - KTSync Synchronization Settings Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 62: Destination Of Data

    The KDC will synchronize Application Data only in KDC memory if Synchronize Application Data option is selected. If you want all data in KDC memory synchronized, you should select Synchronize Normal Data and Synchronize Application Data. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 63: Current Kdc Wedge Method

    Clear KDC Memory after Synchronization The stored barcode data is cleared from the KDC memory after synchronization if this option is selected. The KDC20 can store a total of 10,240 barcodes or 60KB (86 version)/160KB (85 version) of barcode data.

  • Page 64: Synchronization Options

    Consolidate Steps in One Record KTSync will consolidate the data collected in Step 1 with the data collected in Step 2 and/or Step 3. Data will be consolidated into one record instead of individual data Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 65 Enabled. Attach Quantity Quantity would be attached to the left or right of the data if this option is Enabled. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 66: Barcode & Kdc Settings

    Note:  You must configure barcode and scan options properly for optimal KDC performance Figure 23 - Barcode & KDC Settings, Symbologies, Data Editing and Scan Options Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 67: Select Symbologies And Symbology Options

     Select the characters from position  Set Partial Data Start Position to , Partial Data Length to Partial Data Action to Select  Partial Data Length means Select all characters from position. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 68: Other Settings

    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. ® Figure 24 - KTSync Confirmation Settings Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 69: Kdc Menu In Ktsync

    After connecting KDC 20 to PC with a USB cable, run KTSync in your PC and you will see KDC Menu on the right side of KTSync window. Click KDC Menu, and you can configure your KDC20 in KDC Menu window as below. Figure 25 – KDC Menu in KTSync (KDC20) Revision 3.05.R6...

  • Page 70: Mobile Pktsync

    WARNING: The user must assign the correct COM port to KDC prior to use pKTSync. Please refer to your mobile device manual for details on Bluetooth pairing and COM port assignment methods. Figure 26 – Mobile pKTSync Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 71: Android Aktsync

    KDC pairing option Bluetooth A. Execute KDC Pairing option B. Launch Settings on the Android device C. Select Wireless and Networks D. Click on Bluetooth Settings E. Click on Scan devices Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 72: Keyboard Wedge

    2. Select Language and Keyboard (or Input method). 3. Select KTSync Keyboard. 4. Launch the application and touch the input box to give focus to it. 5. Barcode would be wedged to the input box upon scanning a barcode. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 73: Ipad/Iphone/Ipod Touch Ktsync

    The message “Connecting to iPhone/iPod touch device name” will be displayed d. iPhone/iPad/iPod touch will ask for the PIN number. f. Please enter “0000” and hit “connect” icon g.“iPhone Connected” message will be displayed 7. Launch KTSync and configure Settings Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 74: Iktsync Settings

    5.9.3 How to connect and reconnect iPhone mode using UP keys Users needs to select the option to use this feature in the BT Config > BT Toggle Press the UP button to connect or reconnect to the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 75: Blackberry Bktsync

    8. To scan barcodes into any application (like email, notes, worksheet or web browser), press the menu key and select Running in the background option. bKTSync will maintain the connection and place the scanned barcode data wherever the cursor is flashing. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 76 KDC User Manual Figure 29 – Blackberry bKTSync Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 77: Ktsync For Mac Os X

     Automatic connection and disconnection on USB port. User will see the following initial KTSync screen upon launching the program. KTSync will connect automatically if KDC is plugged on USB port or KDC is paired. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 78: Connect Button

    Synchronize button. User can select the destination of barcode data in the settings menu. There are 4 selectable destinations: File, Internal viewer, Active window and User application. 5.11.4 Clear Button User may press this button to clear the KTSync internal viewer. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 79: Settings Button

    Active window: The KTSync sends barcode data to current active window if Active window option is selected. o User application: User can define the target application by pressing “New” button. The maximum application name path length is 128 characters. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 80 “Start of record” means to attach at the front of record and “End of record” means to attach to the end of record. Data order  This option specifies the order of data (Barcode Type, Barcode Data and Timestamp) in the record. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 81 User can select one of None, CR, LF, TAB, and CR&LF as the record delimiter. The CR&LF is selected by default and can’t be changed. Other Options Non-English keyboard  This option is used when the barcode data has non-English characters and a non-English keyboard. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    Move scanner farther from the barcode  Incorrect angle Change the angle of scanner to barcode  Symbology  Contact KoamTac - www.koamtac.com for possibility of Failed reading not supported custom symbology support Scan options  Check scan option settings Dirty scan window ...

  • Page 83: Warranty

    KoamTac will repair or, at its opinion, replace products that prove to be defective in material or workmanship under proper use during the warranty period. 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...

  • Page 84: Contact Information

    KDC User Manual 8. Contact Information CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 116 Village Blvd., Suite 305 Princeton, NJ 08540, USA Phone: 609-256-4700, FAX: 609-228-4373 Email: support@koamtac.com For more information, visit our website - www.koamtac.com Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 85: Appendix A - Barcode & Scan Options

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

  • Page 86: Bookland Ean Vs. Ean-13

    Table 6 - Add-on for EAN-13 Symbology The add-on symbol is appended to the EAN-13 barcode. The process is similar for UPCE, UPCA, and EAN-8 barcodes. Note that all the UPCE, UPCA, EAN-8, and EAN-13 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 87: Code Options

    NOTIS Editing. By default, they are transmitted. Setting the field CodaBar_NoStartStopChars to true disables the transmission. 9.2.1 Reverse Direction This option may be selected if direction oriented symbologies are selected such as Code35. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 88: Symbology Conversion

    If the check digit verification fails then the barcode is not transmitted. Option Selected Verify Code39 check digit Verify I2of5 check digit VerifyCheckDigit Code39_VerifyCheckDigit No effect I2of5_VerifyCheckDigit No effect Table 9 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit" Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 89 UPCA_ReturnCheckDigit effect effect effect effect effect UPCE_ReturnCheckDigit effect effect effect effect effect Code39_ReturnCheckDigit effect effect effect effect effect I2of5_ReturnCheckDigit effect effect effect effect effect Table 10 - Transmission of "Check Digit" Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 90: Resolution Of Inconsistencies

    Enabled or Disabled Check digit is not verified but is transmitted Enabled Disabled Check digit is verified but is not transmitted Enabled Enabled Check digit is verified and is transmitted Table 11 - Resolution of Inconsistencies Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 91: Miscellaneous Barcode Information

    The check digit is the digit needed to be added to the sum to make it an even multiple of 10. An example would be if the sum of the products was 37, then the check digit would be 3. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 92: Equation To Determining Potential Number Of Stored Barcodes

    9.3.5 Data Buffer Full When the data buffer is full, the KDC displays a message, Buffer Full, ignoring any command to scan barcodes. You must reset the data buffer to continue data collection. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 93: Appendix B – Faq

    Code35 Table 12 – Symbologies supported by KDC20 Q: What interface ports are supported by the KDC20? A: KDC20 have one Swing-out Type A USB port which supports USB to Serial protocol Bluethooth and Bluetooth with HID, SPP and MFi profiles.

  • Page 94: Battery

    A: It takes about 2 hours to charge the KDC20. Q: How many barcodes can a fully charged KDC20 scan? A: If user scans a barcode every 5 seconds, KDC20 scans more than 3,500 barcodes. Q: How long will the KDC battery lasts in the sleep mode? A: KDC20 lasts more than 48 hours while connected in Bluetooth.
  • Page 95 Q: Does KoamTac provide customization services for the KDC? 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 96: Set Symbologies

    11. Appendix C - Special Barcodes 11.1 Set Symbologies Enable EAN13 Disable EAN13 Enable EAN8 Disable EAN8 Enable UPCA Disable UPCA Enable UPCE Disable UPCE Enable Code39 Disable Code39 Enable ITF14 Disable ITF14 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 97 KDC User Manual Enable Code128 Disable Code128 Enable I2 of 5 Disable I2 of 5 Enable Codabar Disable Codabar Enable EAN128 Disable EAN128 Enable Code93 Disable Code93 Enable Code35 Disable Code35 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 98 Disable Bookland EAN Enable EAN13 with Addon Disable EAN13 with Addon Enable EAN8 with Addon Disable EAN8 with Addon Enable UPCA with Addon Disable UPCA with Addon Enable UPCE with Addon Disable UPCE with Addon Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 99: Barcode Options

    Convert EAN8 to EAN13 Do NOT Return Check Digit Convert UPCE to EAN13 Do NOT Verify Check Digit Return Check Digit Do NOT convert EAN8 to EAN13 Verify Check Digit Do NOT convert UPCE to EAN13 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 100 Return check digit for I2of5 Do NOT return check digit for I2of5 Return check digit for Code39 Do NOT return check digit for Code39 Return check digit for UPCE Do NOT return check digit for UPCE Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 101 Return check digit for UPCA Do NOT return check digit for UPCA Return check digit for EAN8 Do NOT return check digit for EAN8 Return check digit for EAN13 Do NOT return check digit for EAN13 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 102: Delete Last Scanned Barcode

    KDC User Manual 11.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode Delete Last Scanned Barcode Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 103: Scan Options

    KDC User Manual 11.4 Scan Options Wide scan angle Narrow scan angle Normal filter mode High filter mode Auto Trigger Enable Auto Trigger Disable Continuous Short Medium Long Extra Long Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 104: Scan Timeout

    Timeout = 500msec Timeout = 1sec Timeout = 2sec Timeout = 3sec Timeout = 4sec Timeout = 5sec Timeout = 6sec Timeout = 7sec Timeout = 8sec Timeout = 9sec Timeout = 10sec Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 105: Minimum Barcode Length

    Minimum Length = 11 Minimum Length = 12 Minimum Length = 13 Minimum Length = 14 Minimum Length = 15 Minimum Length = 16 Minimum Length = 17 Minimum Length = 18 Minimum Length = 19 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 106 Minimum Length = 28 Minimum Length = 29 Minimum Length = 30 Minimum Length = 31 Minimum Length = 32 Minimum Length = 33 Minimum Length = 34 Minimum Length = 35 Minimum Length = 36 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 107: Security Level

    KDC User Manual 11.7 Security Level Security level = 1 Security level = 2 Security level = 3 Security level = 4 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 108: Data Process - Wedge/Store & Enter Key

    KDC User Manual 11.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store & Enter Key Wedge Only Wedge & Store Store Only Wedge & Store if Sent Wedge & Store if Not Sent Enable Enter Key Disable Enter Key Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 109: Data Process – Data Edit

    Data Process – Data Edit 11.9 Prefix Enter Start Suffix Enter Start Prefix/Suffix Enter Finish Prefix/Suffix Enter Cancel Delete Prefix Delete Suffix Display Prefix Display Suffix AIM ID None AIM ID In Prefix AIM ID In Suffix Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 110: Data Process - Data Format – Handshake

    KDC User Manual Data Process - Data Format – Handshake 11.10 Data format - Barcode only Data format - Packet data Enable Handshake Disable Handshake Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 111: Data Process - Termination Character & Duplicate Check

    KDC User Manual 11.11 Data Process - Termination Character & Duplicate Check None CR+LF Check Duplicate Enabled Check Duplicate Disabled Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 112: Bluetooth

    KDC User Manual 11.12 Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth Power Disable Bluetooth Power Enter Pairing Mode Discovering Enable Discovering Disable Connect To Last Connecting to Disconnect HID Sync Bluetooth Device type SPP Bluetooth Device type HID iOS Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 113 Enable Auto Connect Disable Auto Connect Enable Auto Reconnect Disable Auto Reconnect Enable Auto Power On Disable Auto Power On Enable Auto Power Off Disable Auto Power Off Enable Beep Warning Disable Beep Warning Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 114 BT MAC Address BT FW Version Enable Wakeup Nulls Disable Wakeup Nulls Confirm To Send Enabled Confirm To Send Disabled BT Toggle Enable BT Toggle Disable Enable BT Disconnect Button Disable BT Disconnect Button Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 115: Bluetooth Auto Power On Time

    Auto Power On Time 4sec Auto Power On Time 5sec Auto Power On Time 6sec Auto Power On Time 7sec Auto Power On Time 8sec Auto Power On Time 9sec Auto Power On Time 10sec Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 116: Bluetooth Pwr Off Time

    KDC User Manual 11.14 Bluetooth PWR Off Time 1min 2min 3min 4min 5min 6min 7min 8min 9min 10min 11min 12min Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 117 KDC User Manual 13min 14min 15min 16min 17min 18min 19min 20min 21min 22min 23min 24min 25min 26min Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 118 KDC User Manual 27min 28min 29min 30min Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 119: Auto Lock Time

    KDC User Manual 11.15 Auto lock Time 0 min (Never) 1 min 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 10 min 15 min Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 120: Hid Keyboard Layout

    KDC User Manual 11.16 HID Keyboard layout German French Italian Spanish Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 121: Hid Initial Delay

    KDC User Manual 11.17 HID Initial Delay Disabled 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 122: Hid Character Delay

    KDC User Manual 11.18 HID Character Delay Disabled 10 msec 20 msec 30 msec 50 msec 100 msec Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 123: Hid Control Character

    KDC User Manual 11.19 HID Control Character Disabled Alt+Numpad Replace with ‘|’ ^+Character Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 124: System

    0.5M / 3.5M 1M / 3M 2M / 2M 3M / 1M 4M / 0M Confirm Memory size change Memory Status Reset Memory Erase Memory Reset App data Reset BT Registry SPP Sync Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 125 Auto Erase Enable Auto Erase Disable Date/Time Battery Version Button Lock Button Unlock Enable Beep Sound Disable Beep Sound High Beep Volume Low Beep Volume Enable Auto Menu Exit Disable Auto Menu Exit Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 126 MFi Mode Disable Vibrator Enable Vibrator Disable Enable Port Status Disable Port Status Time & Battery Type & Time Type & Battery Memory Status GPS Data (KDC250/350) Barcode Only Enable Scrolling Disable Scrolling Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 127 KDC User Manual Factory Default Disable Buttons Enter Menu Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 128: Sleep Timeout

    KDC User Manual 11.21 Sleep Timeout Disable 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec 10sec 20sec 30sec 1min 2min 5min Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 129 KDC User Manual 10min Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 130 KDC User Manual 11.22 Reverse Direction Enable Return check digit Enable Verify check digit Enable Reverse Direction Disable Return check digit Disable Verify check digit Disable Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 131: Function

    KDC User Manual 11.23 Function Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 132: Number

    KDC User Manual 11.24 Number Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 133: Lower Case Alphabet

    KDC User Manual 11.25 Lower Case Alphabet Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 134 KDC User Manual Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 135: Upper Case Alphabet

    KDC User Manual 11.26 Upper Case Alphabet Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 136 KDC User Manual Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 137: Control Character

    KDC User Manual 11.27 Control Character Space Shift + Tab Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 138: Symbol Character

    KDC User Manual 11.28 Symbol Character “ & ‘ Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 139 KDC User Manual < > Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 140 A string would be composed by scanning the “Start-String”, number/alphabet/special characters, and “Stop-String” special barcodes.  The KDC will abort string composition if you do not scan “Stop-String” in one minute after scanning “Start-String” and number/alphabet/special characters. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

  • Page 141: Auto Power Off Timeout

    KDC User Manual Auto Power Off Timeout 11.29 0 min (Disabled) 5 min 10 min 20 min 30 min 60 min 120 min Display Format = GPS Data Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
  • Page 142 KDC User Manual USB DISK (M Model Only) 11.30 USB Serial Mode USB Disk Mode Format USB Disk Data Format – Data,Time Data Format - Data Data Format – Data,Type Data Format – Data,Time,Type Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.

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