1. INTRODUCTION ........................... 8 1.1 KDC Package ............................9 1.2 KDC Characteristics ........................... 10 2. INSTALLATION ..........................12 2.1 KoamTac Installation Wizard ......................12 Windows XP ............................12 Vista and Windows 7 ..........................17 Windows Mobile 5.0+ ........................... 20 2.2 Manual Installation ..........................22 Windows XP, Vista, and 7 ........................
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KDC300 User Manual 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 ............................37 4.12 Wakeup Nulls ............................
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KDC300 User Manual APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES ....................70 C.1 Set Symbologies ..........................70 C.2 Barcode Options ..........................70 C.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode ......................70 C.4 Scan Options ............................71 C.5 Scan Timeout ............................. 71 C.6 Minimum Barcode Length ........................73 C.7 Data Process - Wedge/Store ......................
KDC300 User Manual LISTING OF TABLES Table 1 - Features of KDC ______________________________________________________________ 8 Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery ________________________________________ 23 Table 3 – KDC Menu Options __________________________________________________________ 27 Table 4 – Factory Default Settings for KDC300 _____________________________________________ 31 Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs __________________________________________________________ 32 Table 6 - Troubleshooting Techniques ___________________________________________________ 62 Table 7 - Symbologies Supported by KDC ________________________________________________ 65...
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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.
Before you use your KDC, please become familiar with its physical characteristics. Refer to 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.
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KDC300 User Manual (KDC300) Figure 3 - Characteristics of KDC200 - KDC200P - KDC300...
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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KDC300 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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KDC300 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 Click Finish icon in Device Driver Installation Wizard window...
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KDC300 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. Found New Hardware Wizard Select “No, not this time”...
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KDC300 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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KDC300 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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KDC300 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. Wait until your computer beeps and/or displays the message Found New Hardware.
KDC300 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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KDC300 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. 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...
KDC battery. Prior to using the KDC, KTSync software and KDC device driver must be installed on your computer. Using the USB cable included with the KDC, follow the directions below. NOTE: If you have the KDC100, it has two ports, Ultra Mini and standard Type A which swings out. See Figure 2 for more details.
Connect the KDC cable to Type A USB connector on your computer. 3. Your KDC battery will begin charging. Within a few minutes, two small LEDs on the front panel will illuminate orange. When the battery is fully charged, the LEDs will illuminate green. KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P...
KDC300 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.
KDC300 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.
KDC300 User Manual 3.3 KDC Menus Top Menu Sub Menu / Option Option / Note Top Menu Sub Menu / Option Option / Note Normal Default Codabar KDC Mode Application Custom Application TxStartStop Enable/Disable View Data View/Delete View/Delete Data Check Digit DoNotVerify/VerifyDoNotTx/VerifyDoTx Concatenate Disabled/Enabled/Required...
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KDC300 User Manual KDC 300 Menu Options – continued Time Out 0.5 to 10 seconds Minimum Length 2 to36 characters Scan Options • Start Position Partial Display • No. of Char(s) • Wedge Only • Wedge & Store • Store Only Wedge / Store •...
KDC300 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.
KDC300 User Manual Data Process Menu Wedge/Store - The KDC provides five modes of data transmission in keyboard wedging mode. Wedge Only: Barcode data is NOT stored in memory but transmitted to the host. Wedge & Store Only: Barcode data is stored in memory and transmitted to the host. Store Only: Barcode data is stored in memory but NOT transmitted to the host.
KDC300 User Manual Suffix - Allows you to add a suffix to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host. The Suffix must be defined in the data format menu of KTSync. The maximum length for a Suffix is 11 characters.
KDC300 User Manual System Menu Memory Status: Checks the number of stored barcodes and memory usage. Reset Memory: Resets KDC memory by erasing all stored barcodes. Sleep Timeout: Sets amount of time KDC waits, when not being used, before going to sleep. ®...
KDC300 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 The KDC will display the message Empty Battery Connect USB when the battery is empty.
To reset the KDC, follow these steps. Connect the KDC to your PC. 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.
KDC300 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 KDC300. Replacement batteries can be purchased from a KoamTac distributor.
KDC300 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.
KDC300 User Manual 4.3 Auto Connect This feature allows the KDC to connect automatically to the host device when the KDC is powered on. IMPORTANT: Until the host device and KDC have been fully tested, it is strongly recommended that this feature be set to Disable because a host device that does not support this feature can cause problems such as power loss or upload delays.
KDC300 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.
KDC300 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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KDC300 User Manual computer during data synchronization. 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 10 – File Menu Settings Menu Synchronization: Select Synchronize options.
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KDC300 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 12 – Application Menu ® About Menu - KTSync - Version Information Figure 13 –...
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.
KDC300 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”...
KDC300 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 16 - KTSync Synchronization Settings Destination of Data When barcode data is uploaded to the host device, you must assign a destination for the data.
KDC300 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. •...
KDC300 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.
KDC300 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. Delays You can set transmission delays between barcodes and characters during the synchronization process.
KDC300 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.
KDC300 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.
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.
KDC300 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.
KDC300 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. Figure 20 –...
KDC300 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 22 –...
KDC300 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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KDC300 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.
KDC300 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.
KDC300 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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KDC300 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 Barcode Barcode Down Up or Down...
KDC300 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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KDC300 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 Timeout User Input Ignore Scanned...
KDC300 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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KDC300 User Manual Figure 28 – DB Lookup Application Menu...
Out of scan range 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 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...
KDC300 User Manual 9. CONTACT INFORMATION CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 116 Village Boulevard, Suite 200 Princeton, NJ 08540, USA PH: 609-734-4335 FAX: 609-228-4373 email: support@koamtac.com For more information, visit our website - www.koamtac.com...
Unless you clearly understand the impact of your changes to the KDC settings, please do not change factory default settings. 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.
KDC300 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 KDC300? A: The KDC300 supports most major 1D, 2D barcode symbologies and OCR. KDC300 KDC100 / KDC 200 / KDC200P 2D Barcodes 1D Barcodes EAN13 AztecCode, AztecRunes, CodablockF, Code16K,...
® ® A: KTSync supports devices running Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Mobile5.0+. Applications for Blackberry, Symbian, Apple, Palm, and others can be developed using KoamTac’s software development kit. Contact KoamTac if you are interested in our SDK.
Q: Does KoamTac provide customization services for the KDC300? 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.
KDC300 User Manual APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES C.1 Set Symbologies ® Please refer to Honeywell Adaptus Technology enabled scanner user manual such as 4600 or 4820. C.2 Barcode Options ® Please refer to Honeywell Adaptus Technology enabled scanner user manual such as 4600 or 4820.
KDC300 User Manual C.8 Data Process - Data Format - Handshake Data format - Barcode only Data format - Packet data Enable Handshake Disable Handshake...
KDC300 User Manual C.10 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...
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KDC300 User Manual Enable Beep Warning Disable Beep Warning Enable PowerOff Msg Disable PowerOff Msg Mac Address BT FW Version Enable Wakeup Null Disable Wakeup Null...
KDC300 User Manual C.12 System Memory Status Reset Memory Date/Time Battery Version Button Lock Button Unlock Enable Auto Menu Exit Disable Auto Menu Exit Enable Port Status Disable Port Status...
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KDC300 User Manual Time & Battery Type & Time Type & Battery Memory Status Enable Scrolling Disable Scrolling Factory Default...
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KDC300 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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