Logic Controls KB3000 User Manual

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Programmable Keypad
176 Programmable Keys
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Model: KB3000 Programmable Keypad 176 Programmable Keys USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 LOGIC CONTROLS, INC. 355 Denton Ave New Hyde Park, NY 11040...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS ... 2 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS ... 3 FUNCTIONAL TEST ... 5 UTILITY DISK CONTENTS ... 6 INSTALLING THE KB3000.EXE UTILITY PROGRAM ... 7 STARTING THE KB3000.EXE PROGRAM ... 7 PROGRAMMING THE KB3000 KEYPAD ... 9 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ... 10 SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE KB3000 ...
  • Page 4: Features

    Records and plays back up to 120 alphanumeric characters per key. • Provides true keyboard wedge function that operates with or without the normal computer keyboard connected. • Provides optional output formats: Standard keyboard emulation (KB3000), or RS232 (KB3000-R9). • Supports the following character sets: ·...
  • Page 5: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS KB3000 POS keyboard, Model KB3000 Interface cable Utility software disk Reusable legend sheet (inserted under the keypad cover sheet) IBM 101 type legend sheet User’s manual KB3000-R9 POS keyboard, Model KB3000-R9 Interface cable RS232C Interface cable Utility software disk...
  • Page 6: Hardware Connections

    HARDWARE CONNECTIONS The KB3000 can be connected to an IBM101 PC, XT, AT or clone computer, PS/2 computer, or computer terminal. The following diagram shows how the KB3000 connects to the computer and standard key- board or other keyboard peripheral (magnetic stripe reader, scanner, etc.).
  • Page 7 DIN of the AT-to-PS/2 adapter. 3. Plug the PS/2 connector of the adapter into the computer’s key board port. 4. Connect the PS/2 keyboard into J1 of the KB3000. NOTE 1: J5 and J6 are not used in this configuration.
  • Page 8: Functional Test

    FUNCTIONAL TEST For testing purposes, your KB3000 keypad was pre-programmed with the template shown at the right. The following simple steps will verify that the KB3000 is in good working condition: 1. Follow the Hardware Connections procedure described earlier in this manual to connect the KB3000 to your computer.
  • Page 9: Utility Disk Contents

    UTILITY DISK CONTENTS The KB3000 keypad comes with a utility software disk. This disk contains several important files: KB3D.EXE - Use this utility with or without the keypad being attached. It is used to program the keypad. For a complete description of how this program works see the section “Programming the KB3000,KB3001 keypad”.
  • Page 10: Installing The Kb3000.Exe Utility Program

    The first step in using the KB3D.EXE utility program is to copy the program to your hard drive. 1. Insert the KB3000 utility software into drive A or B. 2. Type MD KB3 at the “C>“ prompt to make a directory named KB3.
  • Page 11 + S Separator + C Caps Lock Unmodified Modified NOTE: The KB3000.EXE utility can be used to program any keypad manufactured by Logic Controls. There will be different programming graphics for each type of keypad or keyboard. F10 File Left...
  • Page 12: Programming The Kb3000 Keypad

    PROGRAMMING THE KB3000, KB3001 KEYPAD The following procedure will show you how to program the KB3000 with standard (keyboard) alphanumeric characters. The keypad can be programmed with either ASCII or Scan code information. The default mode is the ASCII code mode. The following procedure assumes a keypad and a 101 keyboard are attached.
  • Page 13: Advanced Programming

    ADVANCED PROGRAMMING Your KB3000 POS keypad can be programmed with all special control and function keys such as the Shift, Ctrl, Alt, F1 through F12, and the up/ down/left/right arrow keys. The procedure to program these special keys is shown below: 1.
  • Page 14 The complete standard 101 keyboard was duplicated on the KB3000 in the template file IBM101.TPL. If you have any problems programming the KB3000 simply load the IBM101.TPL file and view the key in question to see how it should look when programmed correctly.
  • Page 15: Special Features Of The Kb3000

    SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE KB3000 Besides being able to program all keys of an IBM101 keyboard, the KB3000 has also incorporated three state-of-the-art features which will add flexibility and functionality to the keypad. INTER-STRING DELAY This feature allows for a time delay(s) to be installed after a character(s) has been inserted into a location.
  • Page 16 1. Select a blank location (A1) and enter the most common coffee first ( medium coffee). Mark the legend sheet for this location COFFEE. 2. Enter the separator bar by depressing and holding the ALT key and pressing the letter S. A solid bar will appear on the programming line immediately following the last character typed.
  • Page 17 Select a blank location (A1) and enter the most common coffee first (medium coffee). Mark the legend sheet for this location COFFEE. Enter the separator bar by depressing and holding the ALT key and pressing the letter S. A solid bar will appear on the programming line immediately following the last character typed.
  • Page 18: Self Programming

    SELF PROGRAMMING To use this feature the KB3 directory must be added to the path statement of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. This feature is extremely helpful for applications where the keypad files are changing on a regular bases. A key location must be reserved in each file to perform the self programming function.
  • Page 19: Special Configurations

    SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS The KB3000 can be set up with many different programming options. To activate the configuration menu screen the KB3 program must first be placed into the extended menu (Ctrl, Alt, F4). Press F3 to open the configuration screen. By depressing the highlighted letter in each option the program will enable or disable that option.
  • Page 20 Send Break-code for scan-codes - Enables or disables the transmission of break codes for each scan code programmed into the keyboard. Enable beep while a key pressed - Enables or disables the entire keyboard from beeping when any key is depressed.
  • Page 21: Data Transfer Menu

    Enable RS232 Output - Enables or disables the output of the keyboard to the RS232 port (DB9 connector). If this option is set to YES then the protocol settings must be set to mirror the application software. Baud Rate - This option selects 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19,200 baud rates.
  • Page 22 7 seconds. Enables the computer to read (R) a template stored in the KB3000. That template can then be saved (S) to the hard disk for future use.
  • Page 23: Kb3000 Specifications

    KB3000 SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL Weight Dimension ( in inches ) Width Depth Front Height Rear Height Keys Life cycle Spacing ELECTRICAL Input Voltage (from comp.) +5VDC Current ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration ( 10 to 55 Hz. )
  • Page 24 CPU Data No Connection Ground +5VDC No Connection * Requires an AT to PS/2 adapter to work with PS/2 computer. J5 (DIN 5F) to 101 Keyboard Keyboard Clock Data No Connection Ground +5VDC J6 (DB9F) RS232C Receive Data from computer...

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