How to Turn On and Off ..........................3 Power Hibernation Mode (SKX5 Only) ......................3 Connectivity ................................4 Connection Between the XCover Pro/5 and the SKXPro/SKX5 ..............4 Connection Between XCover Pro/5 and PC ....................4 Usage ..................................6 Using Keyboard Wedge (HID Keyboard): USB HID Mode (DEFAULT) ............6 Using KTSync SKXPro/SKX5: USB Serial Mode ...................
The SKXPro/SKX5 is a 2D Imager Barcode Data Scanning Sled for the Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro/5. It is connected to the XCover Pro/5 via the USB Type-C port at the bottom of the SKXPro/SKX5. Data between the SKXPro/SKX5 and XCover Pro/5 is transferred through this physical connection, not by Bluetooth.
The SKXPro/SKX5 works only when the XCover Pro/5 is mounted into SKXPro/SKX5 Scanning Sled. If you need to access the SKXPro/SKX5 or the XCover Pro/5, you can access them by using the USB port from the back of the SKXPro/SKX5.
2.2 Connection Between XCover Pro/5 and PC To access the XCover Pro/5 while installed in the SKXPro/SKX5 sled, you can use the USB port located on the back of SKXPro/SKX5. (Item ⑧ from the diagram in section 1.1) Please connect the SKXPro/SKX5 sled to the PC with a USB cable, then scan the barcode shown below to bypass the SKXPro/SKX5.
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To connect a PC to the SKXPro/SKX5 (for firmware upgrades or SKXPro/SKX5 configuration), please connect the SKXPro/SKX5 sled to the PC with a USB cable, then scan the barcode below. Once you disconnect the USB cable from the PC, the SKXPro/SKX5 will automatically reconnect to the XCover Pro/5.
3.1 Using Keyboard Wedge (HID Keyboard): USB HID Mode (DEFAULT) This option is only available when SKXPro/SKX5 is set to USB HID connectivity. USB HID mode is the default mode of the SKXPro/SKX5. Once the XCover Pro/5 phone is assembled into the SKXPro/SKX5, the SKXPro/SKX5 automatically works as a keyboard without any further setup.
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Google Play Store. b) Open the KTSync SKX app then it will automatically connect to the SKXPro/SKX5. The SKXPro/SKX5 will display “Connected” next to the name of your SKXPro/SKX5 at the top of the application. (Fig. 1) c) To test your connection, scan any barcode. If the connection is successful, the barcode data will display on the screen.
3.3 Using SKX Keyboard – Android You can set up the SKXPro/SKX5 as a keyboard while SKXPro/SKX5 is connected in USB Serial Mode. a) While the KTSync SKX app is running in the background, navigate to Settings General management ...
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SKXPro/SKX5 Quick Guide < Fig. 6 > Note: The SKXPro/SKX5 must be connected to KTSync SKX app and the SKX keyboard must be selected for this to work. See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories.
Quick Guide 3.4 Using Other Developed Applications with SDK – Android A Software Development Kit (SDK) for Android is available to all KOAMTAC customers to ensure smooth development of applications that work seamlessly with a SKXPro/SKX5 scanner. It’s easy to request the SDK from the...
4.2 How to Test Before Demo Instructions By default, the SKXPro/SKX5 is in USB HID keyboard mode. In this mode, you can scan a barcode into any text field of any application. To use this demo, change the mode to USB Serial Mode, (a.k.a. KTSync/Download Mode) by scanning the special barcode below first and wait for 3 seconds.
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When you open or run the KTSync SKX app for the first time on your phone, there are several permission popups which require you to allow them all. This is a one-time setting from the first launch. (Fig. 9) See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories. QG_SKXPro_SKX5_20210809 p12...
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For testing purpose, scan any barcode with the SCAN button on the app or with the SCAN button on the left/right side of the SKXPro/SKX5 and see if it is displayed on the KTSync SKX display screen. (Fig. See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com...
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Select the demo type (demo store): FedEx, UPS, DHL Global, DHL US, Amazon, Walmart, The Home Depot, Lowes. (Settings Other Settings Demo Type) And tap “Home” icon at the right upper corner. (Fig. 13) See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories. QG_SKXPro_SKX5_20210809 p14...
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SKXPro/SKX5 Quick Guide < Fig. 12> < Fig. 13> See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories. QG_SKXPro_SKX5_20210809 p15...
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(Fig. 14) < Fig. 14> See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories. QG_SKXPro_SKX5_20210809 p16...
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To finish the demo, close the KTSync SKX app. Next, go back to the normal USB HID Mode (HID Keyboard Mode) by scanning this special barcode below: USB HID Mode (HID Keyboard Mode) See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories. QG_SKXPro_SKX5_20210809 p17...
SKXPro/SKX5 Quick Guide 4.3 Sample Barcodes for Demo Testing See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories. QG_SKXPro_SKX5_20210809 p18...
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SKXPro/SKX5 Quick Guide FedEx Amazon/Walmart/Home Depot See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories. QG_SKXPro_SKX5_20210809 p18...
Weight (SKXPro Only): 2.4 oz (67 g) Weight Weight (Protective Boot + Hand Strap Only): 1.34 oz (38 g) Supporting OS Android Scan Key (2 keys from SKXPro) + Volume UP Key, Keys Volume DOWN Key, SIDE Key, TOP Key (from XCover Pro) Functionality Buzzer...
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ISO7816 Class A, B, and C(5V/3V/1.8V) Smart Cards IC Card Reader Compliance EMV Level 1 Data Encryption Method AES128/192/256, DES/TDS, RSA(2048) SKXPro with Protective Boot: 6' (1.8 m) Drop Spec SKXPro without Protective Boot: 5' (1.5 m) SKXPro with Companions: 5' (1.5 m) IP67 (SKXPro)
IEPC Class1 Gen2, EPC Gen2 V2 UHF Reader 6’+ (1.8 m+) for 0.5W Reader (Optional) Nominal Read Range 20’+ (6 m+) for 1.0W Reader See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories. QG_SKXPro_SKX5_20210809 p21...
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5% ~ 95% (non-condensing) Laser Safety Regulatory LED Safety IEC62471:2006 Conformance Regulatory CE, RoHS Compliant 1-Slot Charging Cradle 5-Slot Charging Cradle Accessories Protective Boot Hand strap See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories. QG_SKXPro_SKX5_20210809 p22...
2000mAh Extended Battery Companion • Pistol Grip Companion with or without spare 6,000mAh battery • SLED-MSRIC Magnetic Swipe Card Reader and IC Card Reader See Reference Manual for more detailed information Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional SKXPro/SKX5 and accessories. QG_SKXPro_SKX5_20210809 p24...
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