How to turn on and off ..........................3 Pairing (Bluetooth or NFC) ..........................3 Bluetooth Profiles Explained ........................3 Bluetooth Pairing a KDC180 to your smart device with special barcodes ..........4 Bluetooth Pairing a KDC180 to your smart device with NFC (Android Only)...........5 UHF Model: KDC180U or KDC180HU ......................6 Pairing (KDC180U: UHF Only.
Quick Guide Product Introduction The KDC180 Bluetooth barcode scanner is a 2D Imager Bluetooth Barcode Data Collector and it has several variations: KDC180 with inductive charging, KDC180 with keypad, KDC180 with UHF RFID reader, and KDC180 with UHF RFID reader and no barcode scanner. They all support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) v5.0.
KDC180 Quick Guide 1.2 How to turn on and off Refer to the figure in section 1.1 to locate the SCAN and DOWN buttons. Note: The trigger on the Ring Scanner and Finger Trigger Glove work as SCAN buttons. On the keypad variation, the DOWN button is in the lower area.
KDC180 Quick Guide 2.2 Bluetooth Pairing a KDC180 to your smart device with special barcodes Bluetooth Profile & Pairing #1. HID-BLE & Pairing (Android, iOS, Mac) #2. HID-Windows & Pairing (Windows) #3. SPP-BLE & Pairing (Android, iOS, Mac, Windows) a. Navigate to the Bluetooth setting on the host devic e and ensure that Bluetooth is both enabled and searc hing for devic es.
“Bluetooth C onnec ted” on its sc reen. Now it is ready to use. 2.3 Bluetooth Pairing a KDC180 to your smart device with NFC (Android Only) T his feature applies only to Android. KDC may be paired in either HI D or SPP only.
KDC180 Quick Guide UHF Model: KDC180U or KDC180HU 3.1 Pairing (KDC180U: UHF Only. No Barcode Scanner) The KDC180U is not equipped with for barcode scanning, so there are barcodes can no be used to change settings. You must change settings through the menu.
KDC180 Quick Guide 3.3 Changing the UHF Read Tag Modes: Single, Multiple, or Active This mode only works when the device is in UHF Mode. Refer to 3.2 to see how to toggle read modes. When in UHF Mode, you have the option of scanning in 3 different modes. The modes change in the following order: Active (default) read ->...
KDC180 Quick Guide Active Read 10 Minute Timeout Enabled (Default) Disabled 3.4 UHF Tag Counting (Beep Count) By setting the Count attribute, you can get an estimate of how many tags are read per beep. • Count = 0: The device only beeps once when you start reading •...
KDC180 Quick Guide Usage 4.1 Using Keyboard Wedge (HID Keyboard) This option is only available using Bluetooth connection with HID profile. Once the KDC is paired with the host, open any application with a text field and tap on the text field. Scan any barcode and it will populate in the text field.
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In KTSync, check the list of found devices. d) In KTSync, tap the KDC180 listed by serial number in brackets followed by [BLE] that matches the serial number found on the back side of the KDC180. The format will look like this, KDC180[xxxxxx] [BLE], where xxxxxx is the serial number.
KDC180 Quick Guide 4.3 Using KTSync Keyboard – Android Once your KDC is connected to KTSync, you can use your KDC as a keyboard. a) While KTSync is running in the background, navigate to Settings > Language & Input > Virtual Keyboard >...
KDC180 Quick Guide 4.4 Using KTSync Keyboard – iOS Once your KDC is connected to KTSync, you can use your KDC as a keyboard. a) Navigate to the iPhone/iPad/iPod Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard...
4.5 Using other Developed Applications with SDK – Android/iOS A Sof tw are Developm ent Kit (SDK) for Android and iOS is available to all KOAMTAC c ustom ers to ensure smooth developm ent of applic ations that work seam lessly w ith a KDC sc anner.
KDC180 Quick Guide Product Specifications Design Companion Bluetooth Barcode Scanner Wireless/Keypad: 1.57” x 2.72” x 0.8” (40 mm x 69 mm x 20.3 mm) Size UHF: 1.57” x 2.72” x 1.1” (40 mm x 69 mm x 27.1 mm) Scanner Only: 2.23 oz (63.2 g) Wireless: 2.30 oz (65.3 g)
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KDC180 Quick Guide Screen Reading Postal Codes / OCR Yes / No Passport Supported Standards IEPC Class1 Gen2, EPC Gen2 V2 1.5’+ (0.5m+) Nominal Read Range dependent on tag type and operating environment Frequency US, EU, JP, KR RFID Details...
Quick Guide How to Use Tizen WebApp Demo Application (Only for KDC180/280) KDC180 and KDC280 have BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy) V5.0 and V4.1 each instead of Bluetooth V2.1 and support the below two profiles: SPP – It is a KOAMTAC-specific custom profile which provides bi-directional communication in the paired mode.
KDC180 Quick Guide 6.2 Pair/Connect KDC with Gear S3 Put KDC180/KDC280 into SPP mode and start pairing (you can also see Chapter 2 in this document) Bluetooth Profile & Pairing #3. SPP & Pairing Run KTSimpleWebDemo on your Gear S3.
KOAMTAC social distancing feature. Whether you’re a small or enterprise business, the KOAMTAC social distancing feature works with the technology and systems you already have in place so you, and your workers, can have peace-of-mind as you adjust to the new normal.
KDC180 Quick Guide 7.1 Social Distancing Feature Parameters The following parameters can be changed: Distance: Set the acceptable social distance range with values between 1 to 10 meters (Default: Disabled). Host Alert: This setting will forward distance alerts to the connected host device (Default: Disabled).
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KDC180 Quick Guide 4.0M 5.0M 7.0M 10.0M Host Alert Enable Disable KDC Alert Beep Enable Beep Disable Vibrate Enable Vibrate Disable Store Data Enable Store Data Disable See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional products and accessories.
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KDC180 Quick Guide Security Key Fixed Key Custom Key Disable All See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional products and accessories. QG_KDC180_20201014 p21...
KDC180 Quick Guide 7.4 Enabling the Social Distancing Feature via the KTSync application The social distancing feature can also be configured in the KTSync application. * Note: This menu is only shown when KTSync is connected to a KDC BLE device running firmware version 050025 or higher.
KDC180 Quick Guide 7.5 Examples of Social Distance Alerts & Social Distance Alert Data Whenever the KDC is connected, the KDC is sending social distance alert data to host device if host alert is enabled and another KDC is found within the selected distance range.
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KOAMTAC devices and accessories are not medical devices and are not intended for use in any medical or inherently infectious setting, or where exposure to bodily or hazardous fluids may be expected, or where the risk of exposure through inhalation is high.
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