POSIFLEX KB-6800 Series User Manual
POSIFLEX KB-6800 Series User Manual

POSIFLEX KB-6800 Series User Manual

Programmable keyboard

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KB-6800/KB-6800U Series
Programmable Keyboard
User' s Manual
Rev. Original
FCC Notes:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class
A digital device pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at its own expense will be required to take whatever
measures to correct the interference.
Warranty Limits:
Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any person other
than the authorized technicians. The user should consult his/her dealer for the problem
happened. Warranty voids if the user does not follow the instructions in application of
this merchandise. The manufacturer is by no means responsible for any damage or
hazard caused by improper application.
About This Manual:
This manual is written in an attempt with full strength to assist the user to utilize
the powerful programmable keyboard KB-6800 series which consists of a 6 positioned
electronic control key and 84 press keys which provides excellent tactile click when
pressed, and an optional magnetic stripe reader for ISO standards. The KB-6800 not
only is capable of being programmed to transmit whatever code a standard PC or PS2
keyboard can deliver, but also provides a great variety of programmability such that
contains all capabilities of the most modern programmable keyboards.
The manufacturer of this product heartily apologizes to the user for reserving the right
to change or to modify this manual without notice due to the rapid and constant
progress and improvement on science and technology.
The information in this manual contains only essential hardware concerns for general
user and is subject to change without notice. Posiflex reserves the right to alter product
designs, layouts or drivers without notification. The system integrator shall provide
applicative notices and arrangement for special options utilizing this product. The user
may find the most up to date information of the hardware from web sites:
http://www.posiflex.com
or
http://www.posiflex.com.tw
All rights are strictly reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without prior express written consent from
Posiflex Inc. the publisher of this documentation.
© Copyright Posiflex Technology Inc. 2010
All brand and product names and trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.
P/N: 19170901010
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  • Page 1 The information in this manual contains only essential hardware concerns for general user and is subject to change without notice. Posiflex reserves the right to alter product designs, layouts or drivers without notification. The system integrator shall provide applicative notices and arrangement for special options utilizing this product.
  • Page 2: Installation

    OVERVIEW SCOPE The KB-6800 series is a series of powerful programmable keyboard suitable for application in PC compatible system, programmable without TSR under DOS, WEPOS, Win XP pro, POSReady and Linux environment. This series provides 70 keys (max.) of a comfortable size in 6 x 9 matrix within which a 4...
  • Page 3: Usb Cable Connection

    Monitor PC KB PS2 Cable KB-6800 Fig.3-1 USB CABLE CONNECTION For installation in a PC or a compatible system with KB-6800U connect the “B” type connector of the interface cable to the “B” type USB connector at the middle of bottom of the programmable keyboard and connect the other end of “A”...
  • Page 4 each cell of the sticker matrix and then stick each cell printed with the identification onto the surface of the corresponding key top. A key cap from the accessory bag can be snapped on the key top to protect the sticker (ref. Fig. 3-2).
  • Page 5 uses only the bottom position for key content (ref. Fig. 3-3). The quad key occupies a two by two metrical area and uses only the lower right position for key content (ref. Fig. 3-4). An example of using the above mentioned alternate key tops is shown in Fig. 3-7.
  • Page 6: Keyboard Construction

    III. APPLICATION KEYBOARD CONSTRUCTION Power-on LED MSR indicator (for KB-6800 only) 6 position key switch MSR slot 9 x 6 push keys Fig. 4-1 This keyboard is constructed of three parts on the top surface (ref. Fig. 4-1). A 6 position turning key switch area is at the upper right corner, a 13 x 6 matrix of push key switches occupies most of the top surface and a slot near the right edge is designed for the Magnetic Stripe Reader of the -M2, -M3, -MJ models.
  • Page 7: Programming The Keyboard

    ² FOR KB-6800: There are in total three methods to program the programmable keys in the PS/2 interface KB-6800 series keyboard: “RWM.EXE” the straightforward direct read/write programming utility under DOS or Windows DOS box; “KBM.EXE” the normal programming utility under DOS or Windows DOS box or “KBW.EXE”...
  • Page 8 “KBW.xxx” where “xxx” can represent the driver version and double click the “Setup” program in the subfolder to install the whole utility. After completion of the “Setup”, there will be a program group “Posiflex Tools” in the program files. Clicking the program “Posiflex Programmable Keyboard” in this group will activate the KBW.EXE for the KB-6800 series.
  • Page 9: Hardware Limitation

    PROGRAMMING UTILITY SETUP PC or POS SYSTEM PC or POS SYSTEM PS/2 KB PORT USB PORT KB-6800 USB or PS2 KEYBOARD PS2 KEYBOARD KB-6800U KB-6800 KB-6800U Fig. 5 - 1 Preparations HARDWARE LIMITATION In case of “multiple combinations key” application which means pressing three or more keys at the same time to obtain certain data output from the keyboard, there could be some limitations inherent from the nature of keyboard structure.
  • Page 10 “KBM.EXE” or “KBW.EXE” which may take more keystrokes. For instance, the user wants to transfer a file “XXX.tpl”, which was saved before, to the programmable keyboard, he/she should type in following command in subdirectory “POSIFLEX.D”: RWM XXX.tpl (enter)
  • Page 11 In other words, transferring a file generated from other programmable keyboard to KB-6800 series could mess up the data format inside KB-6800 series, and vice versa.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    utility can set each individual track enabled or disabled for reading data, or data sending out under “Alt”+”Num” approach or having the start/end sentinels altered or changing the data transfer rate. SPECIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION: Spill-proof, 70 keys + 6 position control LED COLOR: Power on –...
  • Page 13: Output Interface

    OUTPUT INTERFACE: PS2 Interface connection (KB-6800): 6 pin DIN female connector: connect to host computer 6 pin mini DIN female connector: connect to input PS2 keyboard Connects to PC through Connects to PS2 PS2 Cable. keyboard USB Interface connection (KB-6800U): “B”...
  • Page 14: Power Consumption

    Card data format Card standard IATA ABA THRIFT JIS I JIS II Track used Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 2 Rear side Recording method F2 M F2 M F2 M F2 M Recording density 210 BPI 75 BPI 210 BPI 75 BPI 210 BPI Recording capacity 79 / 7 40 / 5...

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