Scan Options Menu ..........................27 Data Process Menu ..........................28 Data Editor Menu ..........................29 Bluetooth Menu - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 ................29 PDF417 Menu – KDC200P ........................30 System Menu ............................31 3.4 LED Status ............................32 3.5 Empty Battery .............................
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KDC200 User Manual 4.4 Auto Power On ............................ 36 4.5 Auto Power Off ............................ 36 4.6 Beep Warning ............................36 4.7 PWR OFF Time ........................... 37 4.8 PowerOFF Msg ........................... 37 4.9 MAC Address ............................37 4.10 BT FW Version ..........................37 4.11 Connect To ............................
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B.2 Host Interface ............................. 73 B.3 Battery ..............................73 B.4 Memory .............................. 73 B.5 Programming ............................74 B.6 KDC200 vs. KDC200P ........................74 APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES ....................75 C.1 Set Symbologies ..........................75 C.2 Barcode Options ..........................78 C.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode ......................
Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery ________________________________________ 23 Table 3 - KDC Menu Options ___________________________________________________________ 26 Table 4 – Factory Default Settings for KDC200 _____________________________________________ 31 Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs __________________________________________________________ 32 Table 6 - Troubleshooting Techniques ___________________________________________________ 62...
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KDC. All KDC models are similar except for the KDC100 which includes an additional USB connector. KDC100 Barcode Reader and Data Collector Figure 2 - Characteristics of KDC100 KDC200 - KDC200P - KDC300 Barcode Reader and Data Collector (KDC200, KDC200P)
2. Click Start icon then My Computer icon. A listing of devices on your computer will display including the disk drive containing the KoamTac Installation CD. 3. 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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KDC200 User Manual Click Next icon in KTSync Confirm Installation window • Within a few minutes, installation of KTSync is complete. Click Close icon and wait for the Device Driver Installation Wizard to load.
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KDC200 User Manual Device Driver Installation Wizard Below are the screen images you will see during the installation of the KDC Device Driver. Click Next icon in Device Driver Installation Wizard window Click Continue Anyway icon in Software Installation Logo testing window...
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KDC200 User Manual Connect KDC to Computer Using the USB cable included with the KDC, follow the directions below. Connect the cable’s ultra mini USB connector to the KDC. Connect the cable’s Type A USB connector to your PC. Wait until your computer beeps and/or displays the message Found New Hardware.
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KDC200 User Manual Click Continue Anyway icon in Software Installation Logo testing window Click Finish icon in Found New Hardware Wizard window Verify COM Port Address User can verify installed COM Port in Device Manager...
2. Click Start icon then My Computer icon. A listing of devices on your computer will display including the disk drive containing the KoamTac Installation CD. 3. 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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KDC200 User Manual Click Next icon in KTSync Confirm Installation window Click Close icon in KTSync Installation Complete window and wait for Device Driver Installation Wizard Click Install this driver software anyway in Windows Security window...
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KDC200 User Manual Click Finish icon in Device Driver Installation Wizard window Connect KDC to Computer Using the USB cable included with the KDC, follow the directions below. Connect ultra mini USB connector to the KDC. Connect Type A USB connector to your PC.
KDC200 User Manual Windows Mobile 5.0+ WARNING: PLEASE CONNECT PDA TO PC PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 1. PC_Setup.exe creates Mobile_Setup.exe file under C:\Program Files\KoamTac\KTSync\Windows.Mobile directory 2. Execute Mobile_Setup.exe Select Windows Mobile version to install. Click Next icon.
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KDC200 User Manual Click OK icon in Pending Application Install window Connect the PDA and follow the instructions on screen COM port Assignment Connect PDA and follow the instructions on screen User should assign a COM port for KDC before using pKTSync.
New Hardware Found. You will be prompted to search for a device driver for KDC. 6. Browse then select KTReader.inf file from the KoamTac directory created in Step 2. Follow screen prompts to continue with the device driver installation.
KDC200 User Manual 3. OPERATING THE KDC 3.1 Getting Started Attach Neck Strap to KDC To prevent possible damage to the KDC, we strongly recommend wearing it around your neck by the included neck strap. Also, please don’t swing KDC by the neck strap because contact with another object may cause it to malfunction or become damaged.
KDC200 User Manual Configure KDC The KDC is designed to meet the data collection requirements of many different industries in a variety of dynamic situations. To perform well in these diverse environments, the KDC is designed to be configured easily and quickly. But, to perform at its maximum level, the KDC must be configured properly.
KDC200 User Manual 3.2 Basics Reading Barcodes Reading a barcode is simple. Point the KDC at a barcode and press the scan button. Be sure to point the scan engine at the barcode, not at your face, and make sure to position the light beam on the barcode.
KDC200 User Manual 3.3 KDC Menus Top Menu Sub Menu Note Top Menu Sub Menu Note Wedge Only Normal Default Wedge & Store KDC Mode Application Custom Application Wedge / Store Store Only View Data View/Delete View/Delete Data Wedge & Store if Sent...
KDC200 User Manual KDC Mode Menu The KDC Mode Menu has two options – Normal and Application modes. Normal: This is the default mode which provides basic barcode scanning. In Normal mode ® barcode data can be manipulated directly through the KDC or using KTSync during the synchronization process.
KDC200 User Manual the KDC will read a barcode. Security Level is set from 1 up to 4. The higher security level means more reliable readings though some performance degradation is likely. For poor quality barcodes, we recommend increasing the security level. The default is 2.
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. Bluetooth Menu - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 The KDC supports Bluetooth Ver2.0+EDR. Before utilizing the advantages of Bluetooth functionality with the KDC, you should become familiar with Bluetooth connectivity and its impact on your host environment.
PDF417 Menu – KDC200P PDF417 Symbology The KDC200P has the same functionality as the KDC200 but it has an added option for supporting the PDF417 symbology. For maximum scanning performance for the PDF417 symbology, please become familiar with the following details.
KDC200 User Manual 3.4 LED Status LED Color Status Successful Reading Green USB is connected and battery is fully charged Low battery Orange USB is connected and battery is charging No reading Empty battery Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs 3.5 Empty Battery...
KDC100 - Connect to your PC directly using the swing out, Type A USB connector. See Figure 7. KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 - Connect to your PC using the included cable, attaching the ultra mini USB connector to your KDC and the standard, Type A connector to your PC’s USB port.
KDC200. Replacement batteries can be purchased from a KoamTac distributor. Batteries should be disposed properly. Step One - Place KDC200 face down on a firm surface. On the back, locate the small black screw in the middle of KDC. This screw secures the battery cover.
KDC200 User Manual 4. BLUETOOTH - KDC200/KDC200P/KDC300 The KDC supports SPP (Serial Port Profile) and is tested with the following Bluetooth stacks. BlueSoleil Broadcom (Widcomm) Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Mobile5.0+ Toshiba 4.1 Power The POWER option allows you to Enable or Disable the Bluetooth functionality of the KDC. To use Bluetooth, this option must be set to Enable.
1. One high short beep when Bluetooth is connected. 2. One low short when Bluetooth is disconnected. 3. Five short beeps if: “Beep Warning is ENABLED” “Auto Power Off is DISABLED” “KDC200/200P/300 is DISCONNECTED from HOST” “Bluetooth power is ON”...
KDC200 User Manual 4.7 PWR OFF Time The PWR Off Time option works in conjunction with the Auto Power Off option. If Auto Power Off is Enabled, the KDC powers off Bluetooth when the time duration specified in the PWR Off Time option is met and the KDC is NOT CONNECTED to the host.
KDC200 User Manual 5. SYNCHRONIZATION ® When barcode data is collected, it must be uploaded to your application. KTSync , which is bundled with the KDC, is software that allows barcode data to be uploaded to any PC, PDA, or smartphone running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Mobile 5.0+.
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KDC200 User Manual Bluetooth: This option is not available on KDC100. Exit: This option ends the KTSync program. You must re-run KTSync before you can synchronize data on the KDC. Figure 9 – File Menu Settings Menu Synchronization: Select Synchronize options.
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KDC200 User Manual Application Menu Generation: Create user application or download predefined application. Import: Import existing application. Import & Download: Import existing application and download into KDC. Export: Export created application. Figure 11 – Application Menu ® About Menu - KTSync - Version Information Figure 12 –...
NOTE: You can manually assign the COM port using KTSync Connect option under the File menu. 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.
KDC200 User Manual Bluetooth This menu option allows you to register up to ten Bluetooth devices including their MAC address, PIN #, and optional prefixes or suffixes. This option enables direct Bluetooth connection between KDC and other Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth printer. User should choose Bluetooth device to be connected in “Connect to”...
KDC200 User Manual 5.3 Synchronization Settings ® KTSync provides several synchronization options for synchronizing data from your KDC to host devices such as your PC, PDA, or smartphone running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Mobile 5.0+. ® Figure 15 - KTSync...
KDC200 User Manual Select from Current Running Application – This option allows you to select a currently running application for data synchronization. Note: • Data synchronization begins immediately if Automatically After Connection is selected. If not selected, data synchronization is started manually by the user.
KDC200 User Manual KDC is connected to the host. IMPORTANT: Remember to configure all options properly before selecting this option. Data synchronization can be done manually by clicking the synchronize icon if this option is not selected. Beep while Synchronization You can enable or disable the beep tone during the synchronization process.
KDC200 User Manual Synchronization Options Synchronize KDC Time with PC Time when Connected This option enables you to synchronize the KDC date and time with the host date and time. Synchronization of date and time occurs after the data is uploaded to the host device.
KDC200 User Manual 5.4 Barcode & KDC Settings ® KTSync allows you to configure the KDC Scan Options and Barcode Settings. The configurations ® options for the KDC using KTSync are similar to the Set Barcodes, Code Options, Data Editing and Scan Options on the KDC Menu.
KDC200 User Manual Select Symbologies and Symbology Options The process for scanning and reading barcodes is delicate and complicated. Your KDC, though equipped with a high performance scan engine, if configured incorrectly, may not perform at its peak performance level. To ensure its high performance, the KDC comes configured to optimize its scan engine technology.
KDC200 User Manual 5.5 Others Settings Others option under the Settings menu allows you to select four additional settings. • Ask Confirmation before Trying Auto Connection prevents unintentional launch of KTSync. • Ask Confirmation before Starting Auto Synchronization prevents unintentional synchronization of data.
KDC200 User Manual 5.6 Mobile pKTSync For Mobile Device Use Only pKTSync provides limited functionality for Pocket PC 2003 and Mobile 5.0+ users. 1. Synchronization - Provides data upload functionality to your applications. 2. Keyboard Emulator - Allows scanned data to upload directly into your application as if the data were being entered manually on a keyboard.
KDC200 User Manual 6. APPLICATION GENERATION When you select Application menu from the KTSync, you can choose from the following four Applications – Generation, DB Lookup, Master/Slave, and Pick/BIN. User can also download saved programs using Import & Download option.
KDC200 User Manual 6.1 Application Generation KDC Application Generation tool is a robust feature that allows you to create custom applications for collecting and managing barcode data. To create a custom application, select the Generation submenu ® from the Application menu in KTSync Figure 21 –...
KDC200 User Manual Starting quantity Enter a predefined start quantity for each scanned barcode. The start quantity can be defined from 1 to 128 and is modifiable using up or down side key. Waiting to scan Enter the number of seconds the KDC pauses before the user prompts display. During this timeout period, the user can modify the quantity.
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KDC200 User Manual Barcode Type This field allows you to select the type of barcodes the KDC will collect. When you click on the box, Select Symbols is enabled. A listing of the symbologies supported by the KDC displays. To select a barcode symbology, click on the box associated with the symbology.
KDC200 User Manual If this field is enabled, non-compliant data is NOT stored in the KDC. If this option is not enabled, non-compliant data is stored. Generate step 2 To include another step in your data collection process, click the box, Generate step 2. This step has the same options as Step 1.
KDC200 User Manual 6.2 Predefined Applications KTSync provides three Predefined Applications – Master/Slave, Pick/Bin, and DB Lookup. Master/Slave Master/Slave predefined application allows you to define a master barcode for comparison with one or more slave barcodes. The predefined application can be run once or continuously and within either setting, you can define a substring for comparison of master and slave barcodes.
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KDC200 User Manual KDC Mode Collation : Define substring to be compared . Default is entire barcode Select MS Mode : Onetime (Onetime, Continuous Continuous ) Scan Master Scan Master Barcode Barcode Matched Scan Check Scan Check Mismatched Mismatched Matched...
KDC200 User Manual Pick/Bin The Pick/Bin predefined application is a special version of the Master/Slave predefined application. The Pick/Bin application allows you to define Pick ID and the barcode symbology for comparison with a defined Bin. Number of ID and Symbology Define Pick ID characters from 1 to 32 and the barcode symbology.
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KDC200 User Manual Exit to KDC Menu <Up>+<Down> User ID Scan User ID Valid User ID Defined Side Key Please Store User ID scan Pick data User Input Scan button Valid Barcode Please scan Bin data Ignore Scanned Pick Label...
KDC200 User Manual DB Lookup Application The DB Lookup application allows you to download a database to the KDC which it can then utilize for advanced AUTO-ID applications like displaying additional data after scanning a barcode. For example, using our DB Lookup application, you could download a product database including information like description, price, and stock quantity.
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KDC200 User Manual Figure 27 – DB Lookup Application Menu...
Out of scan range Move scanner farther from the barcode Incorrect angle Change the angle of scanner to barcode Failed reading Symbology Contact KoamTac - www.koamtac.com for possibility of not supported custom symbology support Scan options Check scan option settings Dirty scan window...
KoamTac will not be liable in cases (i) in which the unit has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by KoamTac, (ii) in which the unit has not been maintained...
KDC200 User Manual 9. CONTACT INFORMATION CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 116 Village Boulevard, Suite 200, USA Princeton, NJ 08540 PH: 609-734-4335 FAX: 609-228-4373 email: support@koamtac.com For more information, visit our website - www.koamtac.com...
A.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.
KDC200 User Manual and Bookland EAN are both enabled, Bookland EAN takes precedence. Bookland EAN does not have any options. The Bookland EAN barcode does not contain any groupings – that is, there are no hyphens or separators. Thus, the ISBN 957-630-239-0 is transmitted as 9576302390.
KDC200 User Manual A.2 Code Options The KDC supports the following barcode options: Transmission of start and stop characters Reverse direction Symbology conversion Verification of optional check character Transmission of check digit Transmission of Start and Stop Characters For Codabar symbols you can choose not to transmit the start and stop symbols, the NOTIS Editing. By default, they are transmitted.
KDC200 User Manual Verification of Optional “Check Digit” Code39 and Interleave 2 of 5 have an optional check digit, which, by default, is not verified. Their verification can be enabled by selecting the option VerifyCheckDigit to true or you can enable the verification for individual symbologies.
KDC200 User Manual Resolution of Inconsistencies Three types of inconsistencies could arise in the assignment of symbology options. The decoder has pre- defined strategies to resolve these inconsistencies: If UPCE_as_EAN13 is true, then UPCE_as_UPCA is ignored. If symbology conversion is selected but the target symbology is not enabled, then the decoder still outputs the symbol in the target symbology.
KDC200 User Manual A.3 Miscellaneous Barcode Information Height of a Linear Barcode Industry standards suggest a height of either 6.5mm or 15% of the symbol length, whichever is greater. Symbols of less than recommended heights may cause recognition problems. Check Characters Yes, we recommend the use of check-characters in barcodes.
KDC200 User Manual Equation to Determining Potential Number of Stored Barcodes The number of barcodes that can be stored in the KDC memory depends on the size of the barcodes. Example: If only UPCA barcodes are scanned and the check digit is not transmitted, then each barcode takes up 11 (barcode data) + 2 (added bytes) + 2 (length and type) + 4 (time stamp) = 19 bytes.
Appendix B – FAQ B.1 Symbology Q: What barcode symbologies are supported by the KDC200? A: The KDC200 supports most major 1D barcode symbologies. Below is a list of the1D symbologies supported by the KDC200. KDC300 KDC100 / KDC 200 / KDC200P...
A: The battery on the KDC200 can be charged at least 300 times before it needs to be replaced. Q: How long does it take to charge the KDC200? A: It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the KDC200 from an empty battery status to a fully charged status.
Q: What are the differences between the KDC200 and the KDC200P? A: The only difference between these two models of KDC is that the KDC200P supports PDF417, a 2D symbology which is not supported by the KDC200. All other features of the KDC200 are included in the KDC200P.
KDC200 User Manual C.2 Barcode Options Codabar - do NOT transmit start/stop Codabar - transmit start/stop Convert UPCE to UPCA Do NOT convert UPCE to UPCA Convert EAN8 to EAN13 Do NOT convert EAN8 to EAN13 Convert UPCE to EAN13...
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KDC200 User Manual VerifyCheckDigit Do NOT VerifyCheckDigit Verify check digit for I2of5 Do NOT verify check digit for I2of5 Verify check digit for Code39 Do NOT verify check digit for Code39 Return check digit for I2of5 Do NOT return check digit for I2of5...
KDC200 User Manual Return check digit for UPCA Do NOT return check digit for UPCA Return check digit for EAN8 Do NOT return check digit for EAN8 Return check digit for EAN13 Do NOT return check digit for EAN13 C.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode...
KDC200 User Manual C.9 Data Process - Data Format - Handshake Data format - Barcode only Data format - Packet data Enable Handshake Disable Handshake...
KDC200 User Manual C.11 Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth Power Disable Bluetooth Power Enter Pairing Mode Enable Auto Connect Disable Auto Connect Enable Auto Power Off Disable Auto Power Off Enable Auto Power On Disable Auto Power On Enable Beep Warning Disable Beep Warning...
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KDC200 User Manual Enable PowerOff Msg Disable PowerOff Msg BT MAC Address BT FW Version Enable Wakeup Nulls Disable Wakeup Nulls Enable Scrolling Disable Scrolling...
KDC200 User Manual C.13 System Memory Status Reset Memory Date/Time Battery Version Button Lock Button Unlock Enable Auto Menu Exit Disable Auto Menu Exit...
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KDC200 User Manual Enable Port Status Disable Port Status Time & Battery Type & Time Type & Battery Memory Status Enable Scrolling Disable Scrolling Factory Default...
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KDC200 User Manual Start-String Stop-String Note: • You can compose a string up to 16 characters. • 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”...
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