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KDC480/485 QG
Quick Guide
Type-C USB Version
116 Village Blvd, Suite 305, Princeton, NJ 08540 USA
©2020-2022 KOAMTAC, Inc.
T: + 1-609-256-4700 F: +1-609-228-4373
QG_KDC480/485_20220630
info@koamtac.com
www.koamtac.com

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  • Page 1 KDC480/485 QG Quick Guide Type-C USB Version 116 Village Blvd, Suite 305, Princeton, NJ 08540 USA ©2020-2022 KOAMTAC, Inc. T: + 1-609-256-4700 F: +1-609-228-4373 QG_KDC480/485_20220630 info@koamtac.com www.koamtac.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KDC480/485 0.5W UHF Reader Diagram ....................19 UHF Reader Companion Usage ......................... 19 Read RFID tag and Barcode with trigger: Trigger mode ................20 See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p1...
  • Page 3 Bluetooth ..............................38 11.8 HID Initial Delay ............................38 11.9 HID Character Delay ............................ 39 11.10 System ............................... 39 11.11 OTG/Bluetooth (Android) ........................40 See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p2...
  • Page 4 KDC480/485 QG Quick Guide See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p3...
  • Page 5: Product Concept

    MSR (Magnetic Swipe Reader) Companion – payment through MSR card or membership management through loyalty card o mPOS (Mobile POS) Companion – payment through Chip&Pin, MSR, and Contactless (NFC) See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p4...
  • Page 6: Key Features

    MSR & mPOS Companion c) Custom Smart Case for simultaneous charging o One USB charging port (or charging cradle) charges both KDC480/485 and smartphone/tablets. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p5...
  • Page 7: Product Introduction

    The KDC will beep when it is turned ON. c) Press and hold the SCAN + DOWN buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds again to turn off the KDC. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p6...
  • Page 8: How To Install/Uninstall The Smart Device Into The Integrated Case (Android/Ios)

    The KDC480/485 automatically sets up a communication path with PC when you plug in USB cable to KDC480/485 so that you can use KTSync on PC or download a new firmware into KDC from PC (KDC Path). See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p7...
  • Page 9 SmartSled® is in Barcode Mode (toggle with UP button) before connecting via USB to PC. Once in Barcode Mode, the communication path can be toggled with the DOWN button. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p8...
  • Page 10: How To Replace The Battery

    The battery may be recharged from any USB port or KDC charging cradle and may be recharged about 300 times before it needs to be replaced. KOAMTAC recommends replacing the battery annually, as a declining battery will cause noticeable performance degradation in the KDC.
  • Page 11: Bluetooth Pairing

    KDC only transmits data to the Windows PC. Note: HID inputs data directly into an application. SPP requires the KOAMTAC KTSync® app or integration of KOAMTAC SDK to input data int o an application. To gain access to the SDK, please complete the form here: https://www.koamtac.com/sdk/...
  • Page 12 KDC480/485. KDC480/485 will beep upon connection. Now it is ready to use. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p11...
  • Page 13: Usb/Serial Connection

    Serial communication is automatically enabled.) b) The Serial communication is the only option for the integrated charge case for iOS and does not support HID keyboard. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p12...
  • Page 14: Usage

    To test your connection, scan any barcode. If the connection is successful, the barcode data will display on the screen. (Fig. 3) < Fig. 1 > < Fig. 2 > < Fig. 3 > See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p13...
  • Page 15 KDC480/485[xxxxxx] [BLE], where xxxxxx is the serial number. e) The KDC480/485 will beep upon connection. Now it is ready to use. < Fig. 4> See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p14...
  • Page 16: Using Ktsync Keyboard - Android

    Select ‘choose input method’ and you can select the default keyboard from here. (Fig. 6) < Fig. 5 > < Fig. 6 > See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p15...
  • Page 17: Using Ktsync Keyboard - Ios

    Select the KTSync Keyboard and begin scanning. (Fig. 9) < Fig. 9> Note: The KDC must be connected to KTSync & the KTSync keyboard must be selected for this to work. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p16...
  • Page 18: Using Other Developed Applications With Sdk - Android/Ios

    Quick Guide 6.5 Using other developed applications with SDK – Android/iOS A Software Development Kit (SDK) for Android and iOS is available to all KOAMTAC customers to ensure smooth development of applications that work seamlessly with a KDC scanner. It’s easy to request the SDK from the...
  • Page 19: Uhf Reader Companion

    KDC480/485 QG Quick Guide UHF Reader Companion 7.1 KDC480/485 1.0W UHF Reader Diagram * 1.0W UHF Reader mounted to KDC480 See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p18...
  • Page 20: Kdc480/485 0.5W Uhf Reader Diagram

    Exit UHF tag read mode and enter Barcode read mode when finished reading UHF tags. • Do not wear the KDC480 UHF reader when not using the KDC480 UHF reader. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p19...
  • Page 21: Read Rfid Tag And Barcode With Trigger: Trigger Mode

    Time setting can be changed in Settings ->Reading Timeout. • Active mode: Basic operation status. Simultaneous reading of multiple tags while pressing the scan button (max. 10 minutes) See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p20...
  • Page 22 If you need to scan with the trigger depressed for more than 10 minutes, you need to disable the Active Read 10 Minute Timeout. Active Read 10 Minute Timeout Enabled (Default) Disabled See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p21...
  • Page 23: Uhf Tag Counting (Beep Count)

    • Enabled (Default): Phone charging from the extended battery is enabled. • Disabled: Phone charging from the extended battery is disabled. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p22...
  • Page 24 KDC480/485 QG Quick Guide Enabled (Default) Disabled See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p23...
  • Page 25: Kdcuhf Demo App (Tag Read/Write Demo)

    2. Start KDCUHF you just installed then KDCUHF is trying to connect with KDC among paired KDC list. 3. If you want to connect to the specific KDC, please use the menu “Connect” from KDCUHF. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p24...
  • Page 26: Read Uhf Data

    A piece of EPC No. The total amount which includes the data Total Tag being repeatedly read. Total Time Total time it takes from start point, in ms . See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p25...
  • Page 27: Select Uhf Tag

    4. Choose one UHF tag to do manual operation and tap on “Select”. 5. If successful, you’ll see the toast message at the bottom saying, “Selecting Tag Succeeded”. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p26...
  • Page 28: Read Or Write Uhf Tag

    WriteUHFTagMemory(byte[] pwd, UHFMemoryBank bank, int start, int length, byte[] data, UHFStatus status) 2. You can check the guide document in the SDK package: KDC SDK Guide for Android.pdf See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p27...
  • Page 29: Lock Uhf Tag

    It might be invalid to lock the tag with the default password. Please modify the access password first before locking 3. Choose memory bank and action (unlock, lock, permanent…) and tap “Lock” button on “Lock Tag” menu. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p28...
  • Page 30: Kill Uhf Tag

    It is not possible to kill tags with default kill password. Please modify the kill password first. 3. Tap “Kill” button on “Kill Tag” menu. Killed tags are no longer available. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p29...
  • Page 31: Uhf Setting

    10. Stop Active Read “Active Read” function stops after a certain period of time. 11. RFID beep count Select read beep count of KDC. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p30...
  • Page 32 Determine whether read tag data is stored or not. 13. Charging Phone Enable or Disable “Charging Phone” function when using 1.0W. 14. UHF ID Show the UHF module ID See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p31...
  • Page 33: Application Setting

    Characters that can’t be displayed are indicated by “^” and a two digit hex string. For example, 0x00 0xFF will be displayed ^00 ^FF. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p32...
  • Page 34: Kdc Information

    KDC480/485 QG Quick Guide 9.11 KDC Information Display the connected KDC information. Serial Number, Firmware Version, etc. See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p33...
  • Page 35: Product Specifications

    Yes (KDC480D, KDC480C, KDC485H) Postal Code / OCR Passport Yes (KDC480C/485H) / Yes (KDC480C) RFID (HF Reader) Optional Companions RFID (UHF Reader) Optional (0.5W, 1.0W) See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p34...
  • Page 36: W Uhf Reader

    Output Power Range +0 to +27 dBm 100+ tags per second / 400,000+ Barcodes/RFID Tag Read Rate / Storage tags (EAN-13 or EPC Data) See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p35...
  • Page 37: Appendix. Useful Special Barcodes

    11.3 Data Process - Wedge/Store, Enter Key & Extend Key Wedge Only Wedge & Store Always Store Only Save if Sent Save if Not Sent See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p36...
  • Page 38: Data Process - Data Edit

    11.6 Data Process – Termination Character & Duplicate Check Termination Character = None Termination Character = CR Termination Character = LF Termination Character = CR+LF Termination Character = Tab See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p37...
  • Page 39: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Profile = HID Normal Bluetooth Profile = MFi 11.8 HID Initial Delay HID Initial Delay = Disabled HID Initial Delay = 1second See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p38...
  • Page 40: Hid Character Delay

    HID Character Delay = 20msec HID Character Delay = 30msec HID Character Delay = 50msec HID Character Delay = 100msec 11.10 System Memory Status Reset Memory See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p39...
  • Page 41: Otg/Bluetooth (Android)

    KDC480/485 QG Quick Guide Reset BT Registry Display Version Factory Default KDC Reset 11.11 OTG/Bluetooth (Android) USB OTG Mode Bluetooth Mode See Reference Manual for more detailed information. Visit store.koamtac.com to purchase additional KDCs and accessories. QG_KDC480/485_20220630 p40...
  • Page 42 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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