Input data by using keypad (KDC350) ................22 Installation ....................23 Bluetooth Pairing ....................... 23 2.1.1 Preparing for Pairing ..................... 23 2.1.2 Pairing ........................25 KoamTac Installation Wizard ..................... 30 2.2.1 Windows 7 and 8 ....................30 2.2.2 Windows Mobile 5.0+ ................... 33 2.2.3 Android ......................... 35 2.2.4...
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Buffer Full........................... 66 Reset Feature ........................66 Replace Battery ........................67 BLUETOOTH - KDC200/250/300/350/400 ............ 68 Bluetooth Config ........................ 68 4.1.1 ConnectDevice ....................... 68 4.1.2 Auto Connect ......................68 4.1.3 Auto Reconnect ..................... 69 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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GPS Power Menu ....................75 5.2.2 Power Mode Menu ....................75 5.2.3 Bypass Menu ......................76 5.2.4 Acquire Test Menu ....................76 5.2.5 Reset GPS Menu ....................76 GPS Hot Key ........................76 Synchronization ..................77 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KTSync for Mac OS X ......................97 6.11.1 Connect Button ..................... 98 6.11.2 Disconnect Button....................98 6.11.3 Synchronize Button ..................... 98 6.11.4 Clear Button ......................98 6.11.5 Settings Button ..................... 99 APPLICATION GENERATION ............... 102 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Figure 9 - Creating Pairing Barcode ........................28 Figure 10 - Connecting KDC with a smart phone by scanning Pairing Barcode ..........29 Figure 11 – Location of KDC Menu and use of buttons (KDC100/200/250/300) ..........38 (KDC350) Figure 12 - Location and use of buttons in keypad .................
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Figure 38 – Pick/BIN Application Menu ......................109 Figure 39 – Pick/BIN Application Flow Chart ....................110 Figure 40 – DB Lookup Application Menu ....................... 112 Figure 41 – Inventory Application ........................114 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Table 11 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit" ______________________________________________ 121 Table 12 - Transmission of "Check Digit" ____________________________________________________ 122 Table 13 - Resolution of Inconsistencies _____________________________________________________ 123 Table 14 – Symbologies supported by KDC ___________________________________________________ 126 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KoamTac, Inc. The material in this manual is subject to change without notices. KoamTac reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. KoamTac doesn’t assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.
Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows: Applicable Directives: • Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KDC User Manual 003WWA080049, 003WWA090274, 208-120048, 208WW110041, 208-130029 Article 2-1-19, 2.4GHz Wide Band low power data communication system AI3-KDC100, AI3-KDC200, MSIP-CMM-A13-KDC250, MSIP-CMM-A13-KDC350, MSIP-CMM-A13-KDC350, MSIP-CMM-A13-KDC400, MSIP-CMM-A13-KDC450 Laser Compliance. KDC100/200/250/350L/410/415/430 Complies with US 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to laser notice no.
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Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Bluetooth Core Specification: 2.1+EDR Apple Made for iPhone, Made for iPod, Made for iPad Samsung Compatible with Galaxy Series Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Lightweight and compact, with a user-friendly design and superior functionality, KoamTac’s KDC works in a variety of portable applications. Use it independently or as an accessory to your PC, PDA, or smartphone. To find out more about KoamTac, Inc. and our family of products, visit us at www.koamtac.com.
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mobile 5.0+ KDC Device Driver User Manual 5. One Protective KDC Rubber Case (KDC100/200/250/300/350) or One Smartphone Protective Rubber Case (KDC400) [NOTE]: Depending on your region or distributor, package contents may vary.
Figure 2 and Figure 3 below which indicate placement of scan and scroll buttons, OLED display, LEDs, and ports on your KDC. All KDC models are similar except for the KDC100 which includes an additional USB connector and KDC350 which includes a keypad.
Down Button Shift Mode Button Button Keypad Mini USB Port KDC350 Figure 3 – Characteristics of KDC200/ KDC250/ KDC300/ KDC350 KDC400 Barcode Reader and Data Collector KDC400 Figure 4 – Characteristics of KDC400 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
FN + 3 NFC Power On/Off (KDC350 N series only) FN + 4 Enter Bluetooth Pairing Mode FN + 5 Bluetooth Power On/Off FN + 6 Change Bluetooth profile FN + 0 Factory Default Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
If you want to cancel input then press and select Yes 123K 123Koamtac Press keypad Press remaining letters. change to lower case mode. Save 123Koamtac Press “Scan” or “ ” button to save barcode data. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Select and scan your Bluetooth device type barcode among the barcodes below, or KDC 100/200/250/350L/410/415 (1D) Bluetooth Device type Bluetooth Device type iOS Bluetooth Device type IPHONE Bluetooth Device type SPP2.0 Bluetooth Device type HID normal Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Bluetooth Device type HID iOS Bluetooth Device type IPHONE Bluetooth Device type SPP2.0 Bluetooth Device type HID normal For KDCs equipped with LCD screen (KDC100/200/250/300/350), select a Bluetooth device type in ConnectDevice menu as below. KDC Menu BT Config Connect Device iPhone Save &...
Select and scan a pairing bar code below according to your KDC model, or KDC 100/200/250/350L/410/415(1D) KDC300/350C/420/425(2D) Pairing Pairing Select Pairing mode from your KDC From the KDC Menu Select BT Service Select Pairing Figure 6 – Selecting Pairing mode in KDC Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Tap Bluetooth Tap your KDC Open KTSync after it has been installed and it will automatically find the KDC and connect. (Refer to 2.2 KoamTac Installation Wizard for more information about installing KTSync) Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDCs to one of many host devices on a regular basis. Find the Bluetooth MAC Address of your host device. Settings 1. Tap on General 2. Tap on About 3. Bluetooth address Figure 8 – Finding Bluetooth Mac Address Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC350C models will read a printed bar code OR directly from an LCD screen. Laser scanners, such as those found in the KDC100, KDC200, KDC410 Series and KDC350L models are not designed to read from a screen and will only read the printed bar code.
Figure 10 - Connecting KDC with a smart phone by scanning Pairing Barcode Open KTSync after it has installed and it will automatically find the KDC and connect. (Refer to 2.2 KoamTac Installation Wizard for more information about installing KTSync) Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Click Start icon then My Computer icon. A listing of devices on your computer will be displayed including the disk drive containing the KoamTac Installation CD. Click on the KoamTac Installation CD icon then click on the Setup directory. Click on the PC_Setup.exe file which executes the KTSync Setup Wizard.
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Check” I Agree” and Click Next icon in License Agreement window Click Close icon in KTSync Installation Complete window and wait for Device Driver Installation Wizard Click Install this driver in Windows Security window and installation is finished. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Connect Type A USB connector to your PC. Wait until your computer beeps and/or displays the message Found New Hardware. Verify COM Port Address User can verify installed COM Port in Device Manager Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
2.2.2 Windows Mobile 5.0+ WARNING: PLEASE CONNECT PDA TO PC PRIOR TO INSTALLATION PC_Setup.exe creates Mobile_Setup.exe file under C:\Program Files\KoamTac\KTSync\Windows.Mobile directory Execute Mobile_Setup.exe Select Windows Mobile version to install. Click Next icon. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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User should pair KDC with PDA using PDA Bluetooth manager and assign a COM port for Bluetooth communication Please refer to the PDA manual for the details of COM port assignment method Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Download and install aKTSync from the Android Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koamtac.ktsync&hl 2.2.4 Blackberry Download and install bKTSync from the Blackberry App World. http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/16861?lang=en 2.2.5 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Download and install iKTSync from the Apple App Store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ktsync/id372916602?mt=8 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Connect Windows Mobile PDA with your computer to install KTSync program. 1. Create a KoamTac folder in your PDA. 2. Copy the Mobile5.0_6.0 folder in KoamTac CD and paste it in the PDA KoamTac folder that was created in My Computer.
Move the menu bar up and down by pressing Up and Down Scroll Buttons. Select one of the menus by pressing Scan Button. Figure 11 – Location of KDC Menu and use of buttons (KDC100/200/250/300) Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KDC by pressing SCAN Buttons when you select a menu. (KDC350) Figure 12 - Location and use of buttons in keypad CONFIGURATION METHODS FOR THE KDC400 ® KTSync Software Special Barcodes Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
The scanned barcode data will be displayed along with the scan time and battery level. Depending on the configuration of your KDC, other information may also be displayed. Figure 13 – KDC Display Figure 14 – Scanning barcodes with KTSync Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
(For more information, refer to 5-1 Barcode and GPS data format.) 3.2.3 Read NFC Tag (KDC350N/400N) Enable “NFC Power” option in “NFC Config” menu. Contact your NFC tag with KDC350N/450N back case within 5cm. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Menu button to cancel data input. 3.2.6 Synchronizing Data to the host device ® Use the KTSync program to synchronize barcode data from the KDC to your host device. Please refer to Chapter 6 for details. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Normal/High (Opticon Model Only) Normal Time Out .5 seconds to 10 seconds 2 second(s) Scan Options Min. Barcode Length 2 to 36 characters 4 chars (KDC350L) Min. Barcode Length 2 to 48 characters 4 chars (KDC350C) Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Disabled Auto Power Off/Power Off 1 to 30 minutes 5 minutes Time PowerOff Msg Enabled/Disabled Disabled MAC Address 12 Characters Bluetooth MAC Address BT FW Version Bluetooth Firmware Version Wakeup Nulls Enabled/Disabled Disabled Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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No. of Stored Barcodes Memory Status Free Memory Available Memory(Empties Data) System Config Application Memory Reset Memory BT Registry(KDC100 Not use) Auto Erase Enabled/Disabled Disabled Sleep Timeout Disabled, 1sec to 10minute(s) 5 second(s) Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
The default is Normal. Timeout: Allows you to set the length of time before the KDC will stop scanning a barcode from .5 second up to 10 seconds. The default is 2 seconds. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Green aiming light will illuminate and take an image upon release of the scan button. KDC350C will disable the image capture option if user presses the scan button for 10 seconds. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Data Format - The KDC provides two data formats, Barcode Only and Packet Data. Barcode Only: KDC transmits scanned barcodes only. User may incorporate proper data transmission error detection and correction mechanism in this mode. KDC supports various termination characters for barcode only format. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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NOTE: User can also define prefix by scanning characters defined in Appendix C. between following special barcodes. KDC 100/200/250/300/350L/410/415 Prefix Enter Start Prefix/Suffix Enter Finish Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KDC350C/420/425 Prefix Enter Start Prefix/Suffix Enter Finish NOTE: User can also delete or display current prefix by scanning following special barcodes KDC100/200/250/300/350L/410/415 Delete Prefix Display Prefix KDC350C/420/425 Delete Prefix Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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NOTE: User can also define suffix by scanning characters defined in Appendix C.27 ~ C.28(KDC350L) Appendix D.27 ~ D.28(KDC350C) between following special barcodes KDC100/200/250/300/350L/410/415 Suffix Enter Start Prefix/Suffix Enter Finish KDC350C/420/425 Suffix Enter Start Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Partial Data: Allows you to store and/or transfer partial data. User defines the start position and number of characters to be stored and/or transferred. Select the x characters from y position Set Partial Data Start Position to y, Partial Data Length to x, Partial Data Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Please be reminded that the ‘#’ key is working as to input ‘#’ character if ‘Shift’ is enabled. When KDC sends input data to host, KDC attaches a terminator selected in the menu “Data Process Terminator”. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Enable or Disable GPS Power Power Mode Normal or Power Save Bypass Data Enabled or Disabled Acquire Test Acquiring time test of GPS signal Reset GPS Reset GPS parameters Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Menu Barcode: Enables or disables Honeywell special barcodes(KDC300/350C only) Scrolling : Enables or disables display scrolling for a barcode with more than 40 characters Brightness: Adjusts display brightness Factory Default: Resets KDC options to factory default settings. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
SCAN button to confirm and move to next digit Once the last PIN number is entered, press and hold the SCAN button for a few seconds. KDC will display “HID connected” and the iPad/iPhone/iPod touch will display “Connected” if paired successfully Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
2. Press the DOWN button to disconnect the HID connection and bring a soft keyboard. (If DisconnectBTN option is enabled) 3. Press the UP button to connect HID 4. The BT toggle is a useful feature if users desire to use both the KDC and soft keyboard. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
USB is connected and battery is fully charged iPhone mode Low battery Orange USB is connected and battery is charging HID mode No reading SPP mode Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Press DOWN scroll button and SCAN button simultaneously for 5 seconds. When the LEDs illuminate yellow, release the buttons. The KDC initial screen, KoamTac Data Collector KDC displays when reset is complete. Note: The KDC stores collected data into flash memory and will not lose data or the KDC settings during the reset process.
KDC comes with a rechargeable, Lithium-Ion battery. The battery is recharged from any USB port and can be recharged about 300 times before it needs to be replaced. KoamTac recommends replacing the battery every six months as a declining battery will cause noticeable performance degradation in KDC.
[Note] KDC tries to connect automatically to the host 10 times during two minutes if Bluetooth power is ON, Bluetooth is disconnected, Auto Connect is enabled and system Sleep Timeout is set to 5 seconds Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
2. One low short when Bluetooth is disconnected. 3. Five short beeps if: “Beep Warning is ENABLED” “Auto Power Off is DISABLED” “KDC200/250/300/400 is DISCONNECTED from HOST” “Bluetooth power is ON” Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
The autolock time would be set as 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15 minutes. 0 means iPhone/iPad/iPod touch never enters sleep mode. 4.1.14 HID Keyboard User can select international keyboard – English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
HID iOS Reconnect less than 3sec, Release BT connection iPhone Reconnect Do nothing Release BT connection SPP 2.0 Do nothing Do nothing Release BT connection HID normal Reconnect Do nothing Release BT connection Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
If the message “Connected” displays, a Bluetooth connection was established. It is possible for the message “Pairing failed...” to display on the KDC while the host device displays “Connected” message. If this occurs, a Bluetooth connection is established. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
User can synchronize stored barcode data over HID using HID Sync option. KDC starts to transmit all stored barcode data upon executing HID Sync option. This option is available when KDC “MFi Mode” option is disabled. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC250 will last about 15 hours in normal non-bypass data mode and 18 hours in power save non-bypass data mode KDC250 will last about 7 hours in normal bypass data mode and 8 hours in power save bypass data mode Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Users can cancel GPS data append by pressing the scan button if GPS data is not available immediately. Users should keep pressing the scan button for more than 3 seconds to cancel GPS data append. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
PC during the initial installation process. Before data can be ® uploaded to any host device, KTSync must be launched on the host and configured to recognize ® the KDC. The following screen displays when KTSync is launched. KDC100/200/250/300/350 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
While data is being synchronized, KTSync menu options are unavailable. NOTE: Please do not use your computer during data synchronization. Bluetooth: This option is not available on KDC100. User can register MAC address to be directly connected by KDC200/250/300/350/400.
Inventory: Users can count inventories. Inventory description would be displayed if inventory DB is downloaded into KDC. Figure 20 – Application Menu ® About Menu - KTSync - Version Information Figure 21 – About Menu Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
File menu. 6.2.2 Synchronize Under the File Menu, this option allows you to manually synchronize data on KDC with host. This option is similar to clicking on the Synchronize button in the KoamTac Data Synchronizer box. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC and other Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth printer. User should choose Bluetooth device to be connected in “Connect to” menu in KDC Bluetooth Service menu. Figure 23 - Bluetooth Device Registry Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
File - This option means data will be saved in the assigned filename. You can select a different target directory by clicking the New icon. C:\MyData\sn_timestamp.txt is the default directory. If this directory is not created, you will be prompted to create it before Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Clear KDC Memory after Synchronization The stored barcode data is cleared from the KDC memory after synchronization if this option is selected. The KDC100/200/250 can store a total of 10,240 barcodes or 60KB(86 version)/160KB(85 version) of barcode data. It is important to clear the KDC memory periodically to prevent Buffer Full message ...
Enable Wedge (Handheld Scanner Mode) - This option will be checked if Wedge Only or Wedge & Store option is selected. Keep Scan Data in KDC - This option will be checked if Store Only or Wedge & Store option is selected. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Enabled. Attach Quantity Quantity would be attached to the left or right of the data if this option is Enabled. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Scan Options on the KDC Menu. Please refer to Appendix A for proper barcode settings for your application. NOTE: You must configure barcode and scan options properly for optimal KDC performance. Figure 25 - Barcode & KDC Settings, Symbologies, Data Editing and Scan Options Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Erase the x characters from y position Set Partial Data Start Position to y, Partial Data Length to x, Partial Data Action to Erase Partial Data Length 0 means Erase all characters from y position. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
This feature is useful when moving from Bluetooth host device frequently. KTSync will automatically reconnect Bluetooth connection when you enter an effective Bluetooth network range. (Not Available on KDC100) To select any of these settings, click on the box to the left of the setting. A check mark () will display next to the setting to indicate that it is selected.
After connecting KDC 400 to PC with a USB cable, run KTSync in your PC and you will see KDC Menu on the right side of KTSync window. Click KDC Menu, and you will configure you KDC400 in KDC Menu window as below. Figure 27 – KDC Menu in KTSync (KDC400) Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
WARNING: The user must assign the correct COM port to KDC prior to use pKTSync. Please refer to your mobile device manual for details on Bluetooth pairing and COM port assignment methods. Figure 28 – Mobile pKTSync Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
B. Launch “Settings” on the Android device C. Select “Wireless and Networks” D. Click on “Bluetooth Settings” Click on “Scan devices” The Android device will display the KDC model and 6 digits of the serial number. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
B. Select “Language and Keyboard (or Input method)” C. Select “KTSync Keyboard” D. Launch the application and touch the input box to give focus to it Barcode would be wedged to the input box upon scanning a barcode Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
B. Press the front middle scan button to select the “Use Default” option C. “Connecting to iPhone/iPod touch device name” will be displayed D. iPhone/iPad/iPod touch will ask for the PIN number. Please enter “0000” and hit “connect” icon Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
6.9.3 How to connect and reconnect iPhone mode using UP keys Users needs to select the option to use this feature in the BT Config > BT Toggle Press the UP button to connect or reconnect to the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
8. To scan barcodes into any application (like email, notes, worksheet or web browser), press the menu key and select “Running in the background” option. bKTSync will maintain the connection and place the scanned barcode data whereever the cursor is flashing. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Automatic connection and disconnection on USB port. User will see the following initial KTSync screen upon launching the program. KTSync will connect automatically if KDC is plugged on USB port or KDC is paired. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
User can select the destination of barcode data in the settings menu. There are 4 selectable destinations: File, Internal viewer, Active window and User application. 6.11.4 Clear Button User may press this button to clear the KTSync internal viewer. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Active window: The KTSync sends barcode data to current active window if Active window option is selected. o User application: User can define the target application by pressing “New” button. The maximum application name path length is 128 characters. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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“Start of record” means to attach at the front of record and “End of record” means to attach to the end of record. Data order This option specifies the order of data (Barcode Type, Barcode Data and Timestamp) in the record. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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User can select one of “None”, “CR”, “LF”, TAB”, and “CR&LF” as the record delimiter. The “CR&LF” is selected by default and can’t be changed. Other Options Non-English keyboard This option is used when the barcode data has non-English characters and a non- English keyboard. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Figure 33 – Application Warning Window [Note] KDC would wedge barcode data to the host in application mode if “wedge and store always” option in data process menu is selected and KDC firmware version is higher than 2.86.xxx.G. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Below is a description of each field. These prompts are the same when selecting Generate step 2 and Generate step 3. NOTE: Your custom application can include only Step 1. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
When you select Enable data filtering, you must click on the Settings box to select the Data filter setting. The option for the data filter settings are the same for Step1, Step 2, and Step 3. Figure 35 – Data Filter Settings Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Start position – This is the starting position that the KDC will use when collecting scanned barcode data. Data Length – This is the length of partial data to be stored by the KDC Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC will run in normal mode if you don’t change to Application mode after downloading the application. If you want to delete the downloaded application in your KDC, select App. Data in Reset Memory after you go to System Config in KDC Menu. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Slave start position - Select the numeric position of start substring character in Pick barcode, 1 to 255 Comparing Barcode Length - Number of characters to be compared, 0 to 255. 0 means all characters. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Barcode Matched Scan Check Scan Check Mismatched Mismatched Matched Barcode Barcode Down Up or Down Down Up or Down Up Key ? Key ? Key ? Figure 37- Master Slave Application Flow Chart Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Select the numeric position of start substring character in Bin barcode from 1 to 255 and the barcode symbology. Comparing Barcode Length Select the number of characters to be compared from 0 to 255. 0 means all characters. Figure 38 – Pick/BIN Application Menu Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Stored Barcode Start Position - Select the numeric position of start substring character of barcode in database from 1 to 39. Scanned Barcode Start Position - Select the numeric position of start substring character of scanned barcode from 1 to 39. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Display on KDC - Define database fields to be displayed on KDC. KDC can display one to three fields. KDC will display one field in two or three lines if same field is specified in line entering option. Figure 40 – DB Lookup Application Menu Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Quantities 1 to 32786 can be entered by pressing the UP or DOWN scroll buttons after inventory is scanned. Starting Quantity can be 1 to 128. Min/Max. Data Length is between 2 to 256 (KDC100/200/250/350L) or 4 to 256 (KDC300/350C) Barcode Collation Start Position is between 1 to 256 ...
Move scanner farther from the barcode Incorrect angle Change the angle of scanner to barcode Symbology Contact KoamTac - www.koamtac.com for possibility of Failed reading not supported custom symbology support Scan options Check scan option settings ...
KoamTac will repair or, at its opinion, replace products that prove to be defective in material or workmanship under proper use during the warranty period. KoamTac will not be...
KDC User Manual 10 Contact Information CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 116 Village Blvd., Suite 305 Princeton, NJ 08540, USA Phone: 609-256-4700, FAX: 609-228-4373 Email: support@koamtac.com For more information, visit our website - www.koamtac.com Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
11.1 Symbologies KoamTac’s KDC products support most major barcode symbologies including 1D, 2D, Postal, and OCR-Fonts. Below is a list of the barcode symbologies supported by the KDC with respect to each models particular area of support. To ensure superior scan performance, remember to select only the required symbologies.
EAN-8 barcodes. Note that all the UPCE, UPCA, EAN-8, and EAN-13 formatting and conversion options are in effect. The following table should help explain the effect of various options for EAN-8 barcode 12345670 + 12. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
11.2.2 Symbology Conversion By default the EAN-8, UPCE, and UPCA symbols are transmitted in their native format. It is possible to show them in a different format. You can choose to display UPCE symbols as Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Table 11 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit" 11.2.4 Transmission of “Check Digit” By default, the check digit – optional or mandatory – is not transmitted. Its transmission can be enabled for all symbologies by enabling ReturnCheckDigit option. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Check digit is not verified but is transmitted Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Check digit is verified but is not transmitted Enabled Enabled Check digit is verified and is transmitted Table 13 - Resolution of Inconsistencies Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
11.3.5 Data Buffer Full When the data buffer is full, the KDC displays a message, Buffer Full, ignoring any command to scan barcodes. You must reset the data buffer to continue data collection. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 12 APPENDIX B – FAQ 12.1 Symbology Q: What barcode symbologies are supported by the KDC? A: The KDC100/200/250/350L/410/415 support 1D barcode only. KDC300/350C/420/425/450 support most major 1D, 2D barcode symbologies and OCR. KDC300/420/425 KDC100/200/250/410/415 2D Barcodes...
Q: What interface ports are supported by the KDC? A: The KDC100 has two USB ports - Swing out Type A and ultra mini USB ports which support USB to Serial protocol. KDC200/250/300/350/400 have one ultra mini USB port which supports USB to Serial protocol and Bluetooth which supports HID/SPP/MFi Bluetooth profiles 12.2...
Q: Does KoamTac provide customization services for the KDC? A: Yes. Custom applications or projects can be developed by KoamTac engineers. This service is provided for an additional fee to KoamTac. For more information regarding this service, please contact KoamTac.
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Disable Bookland EAN Enable EAN13 with Addon Disable EAN13 with Addon Enable EAN8 with Addon Disable EAN8 with Addon Enable UPCA with Addon Disable UPCA with Addon Enable UPCE with Addon Disable UPCE with Addon Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Convert EAN8 to EAN13 Do NOT Return Check Digit Convert UPCE to EAN13 Do NOT Verify Check Digit Return Check Digit Do NOT convert EAN8 to EAN13 Verify Check Digit Do NOT convert UPCE to EAN13 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Return check digit for Code39 Do NOT return check digit for Code39 Return check digit for UPCE Do NOT return check digit for UPCE Return check digit for UPCA Do NOT return check digit for UPCA Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KDC User Manual Return check digit for EAN8 Do NOT return check digit for EAN8 Return check digit for EAN13 Do NOT return check digit for EAN13 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 13.4 Scan Options Wide scan angle Narrow scan angle Normal filter mode High filter mode Auto Trigger Enable Auto Trigger Disable Continuous Short Medium Long Extra Long Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 13.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store & Enter Key Wedge Only Wedge & Store Store Only Wedge & Store if Sent Wedge & Store if Not Sent Enable Enter Key Disable Enter Key Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Data Process – Data Edit Prefix Enter Start Suffix Enter Start Prefix/Suffix Enter Finish Prefix/Suffix Enter Cancel Delete Prefix Delete Suffix Display Prefix Display Suffix AIM ID None AIM ID In Prefix AIM ID In Suffix Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 13.10 Data Process - Data Format – Handshake Data format - Barcode only Data format - Packet data Enable Handshake Disable Handshake Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Disable Bluetooth Power Enter Pairing Mode Discovering Enable Discovering Disable Connect To Last Connecting to Disconnect HID Sync Bluetooth Device type SPP Bluetooth Device type HID iOS Bluetooth Device type IPHONE Bluetooth Device type SPP2.0 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Disable Auto Reconnect Enable Auto Power On Disable Auto Power On Enable Auto Power Off Disable Auto Power Off Enable Beep Warning Disable Beep Warning Enable Power Off Msg Disable Power Off Msg Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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BT MAC Address BT FW Version Enable Wakeup Nulls Disable Wakeup Nulls Confirm To Send Enabled Confirm To Send Disabled BT Toggle Enable BT Toggle Disable Enable BT Disconnect Button Disable BT Disconnect Button Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Auto Power On Time 4sec Auto Power On Time 5sec Auto Power On Time 6sec Auto Power On Time 7sec Auto Power On Time 8sec Auto Power On Time 9sec Auto Power On Time 10sec Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Auto Erase Enable Auto Erase Disable Date/Time Battery Version Button Lock Button Unlock Enable Beep Sound Disable Beep Sound High Beep Volume Low Beep Volume Enable Auto Menu Exit Disable Auto Menu Exit Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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MFi Mode Disable Vibrator Enable Vibrator Disable Enable Port Status Disable Port Status Time & Battery Type & Time Type & Battery Memory Status GPS Data (KDC250/350) Barcode Only Enable Scrolling Disable Scrolling Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KDC User Manual Factory Default Disable Buttons Enter Menu Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 13.28 Symbol Character “ & ‘ Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KDC User Manual < > Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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A string would be composed by scanning the “Start-String”, number/alphabet/special characters, and “Stop-String” special barcodes. The KDC will abort string composition if you do not scan “Stop-String” in one minute after scanning “Start-String” and number/alphabet/special characters. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
GPS Bypass Data Enabled GPS Bypass Data Disabled Reset GPS Module GPS Acquire Test GPS Power Save Mode(Normal) GPS Power Save Mode(Power Saving) GPS Auto Power Off Enabled GPS Auto Power Off Disabled Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual Auto Power Off Timeout 13.30 0 min (Disabled) 5 min 10 min 20 min 30 min 60 min 120 min Display Format = GPS Data Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual NFC Config (KDC350LN/410N/415N) 13.31 NFC Power Enable NFC Power Disable NFC Data Format = Data only NFC Data Format = Packet data UID Only = Disable UID Only = Enable Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual USB DISK (M Model Only) 13.32 USB Serial Mode USB Disk Mode Format USB Disk Data Format - Data Data Format – Data,Time Data Format – Data,Type Data Format – Data,Time,Type Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Technology enabled scanner user manual such as 4600 or 4820. 14.2 Barcode Options ® Please refer to Honeywell Adaptus Technology enabled scanner user manual such as 4600 or 4820. 14.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode Delete Last Scanned Barcode Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 14.4 Scan Options Auto trigger Enable Auto trigger Disable Reread Delay Continuous Reread Delay Short Reread Delay Medium Reread Delay Long Extra Long Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 14.7 Image Capture Capture Now Image Capture Enabled Image Format JPEG Image Format BMP Pixel Depth (1 bit per pixel) Pixel Depth (8 bit per pixel) Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 14.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store & Enter Key Wedge Only Wedge & Store Store Only Wedge & Store if Sent Wedge & Store if Not Sent Enable Enter Key Disable Enter Key Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Prefix Enter Start Suffix Enter Start Prefix / Suffix Enter Finish Prefix / Suffix Enter Cancel Delete Prefix Delete Suffix Display Prefix Display Suffix AIM ID None AIM ID In Prefix AIM ID In Suffix Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 14.10 Data Process – Data Format, Handshake and Duplicate Check Data format - Barcode only Data format - Packet data Enable Handshake Disable Handshake Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Disable Bluetooth Power Enter Pairing Mode Enable Discovering Discovering Disable Connect To Last Connect To Disconnect HID Sync Bluetooth Device Type SPP Bluetooth Device Type HID iOS Bluetooth Device Type IPHONE Bluetooth Device Type SPP2.0 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Disable Auto Reconnect Enable Auto Power Off Disable Auto Power Off Enable Auto Power On Disable Auto Power On Enable Power Off Msg Disable Power Off Msg Enable Beep Warning Disable Beep Warning Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Mac Address BT FW Version Enable Wakeup Null Disable Wakeup Null Confirm To Send Enabled Confirm To Send Disabled BT Toggle Enabled BT Toggle Disabled Enable BT Disconnect Button Disable BT Disconnect Button Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 14.14 Bluetooth Auto Power On Time Disable 1 sec. 2 sec. 3 sec. 4 sec. 5 sec. 6 sec. 7 sec. 8 sec. 9 sec. 10 sec. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 14.15 Bluetooth Power Off Time 1min 2min 3min 4min 5min 6min 7min 8min 9min 10min 11min 12min 13min 14min Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 14.16 HID Autolock Time 0 min (Never) 1 min 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 10 min 15 min Disconnect Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
System 0.5M / 3.5M 1M / 3M 2M / 2M 3M / 1M 4M / 0M Confirm memory size Memory Status Reset Memory Erase Memory Reset App data Reset BT Registry SPP Sync Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KDC User Manual Auto Erase Enable Auto Erase Disable Disable Buttons Enter Menu Date/Time Battery Version Button Lock Button Unlock Enable Beep Sound Disable Beep Sound High Beep Volume Low Beep Volume Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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Vibrator Disable Enable Auto Menu Exit Disable Auto Menu Exit Enable Port Status Disable Port Status Time & Battery Type & Time Type & Battery Memory Status Barcode Only Display Format = GPS Data Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KDC User Manual Menu Barcode Enable Menu Barcode Disable Enable Scrolling Disable Scrolling Factory Default KDC Reset Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 14.28 Symbol Character “ & ‘ Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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A string would be composed by scanning the “Start-String”, number/alphabet/special characters, and “Stop-String” special barcodes. The KDC will abort string composition if you do not scan “Stop-String” in one minute after scanning “Start-String” and number/alphabet/special characters. Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
GPS Bypass Data Enabled GPS Bypass Data Disabled Reset GPS Module GPS Acquire Test GPS Power Save Mode(Normal) GPS Auto Power Off Disabled GPS Auto Power Off Enabled GPS Auto Power Off Disabled Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual Auto Power Off Timeout (KDC350C) 14.30 0 min (Disabled) 5 min 10min 20 min 30 min 60 min 120 min Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 14.31 NFC Config (KDC350CN/420N/425N) NFC Power Enable NFC Power Disable NFC Data Format = Data only NFC Data Format = Packet data UID Only = Disable UID Only = Enable Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 14.32 USB Disk USB Serial Mode USB Disk Mode Format USB Disk Data Format - Data Data Format – Data,Time Data Format – Data,Type Data Format – Data,Time,Type Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 15 APPENDIX E - Special Barcodes (KDC415/425 MSR) 15.1 KDC415MSR Beep On Error No Beep On Error Beep On Error Data Format MSR Data Only Packet data Encrypt Mode Disabled Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KDC User Manual Track Selection Track1 Track2 Track3 Track Unselection Track1 Track2 Track3 Track Separator None Space Comma Semi Colon CR_LF Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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AES Key Length AES key length 128 bits AES key length 192 bits AES key length 256 bits Card Type MSR Card type ISO MSR Card type Other 1 MSR Card type AAMVA Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 15.2 KDC425MSR Beep On Error No Beep On Error Beep On Error Data Format MSR Data Only Packet data Encrypt Mode Disabled Track Selection Track1 Track2 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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KDC User Manual Track3 Track Unselection Track1 Track2 Track3 Track Separator None Space Comma Semi Colon Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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AES Key Length AES key length 128 bits AES key length 192 bits AES key length 256 bits Card Type MSR Card type ISO MSR Card type Other 1 MSR Card type AAMVA Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
Example: Let’s assume changing the following configurations with one barcode. Change Wedge/Store to “Wedge Only” <FNC3>82000 Change Termination Character to “None” <FNC3>88000 Change Bluetooth “Auto PowerOff” to “Disabled” <FNC3>64010 <FNC3>82000;88000;64010 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2013, KoamTac, Inc.
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