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KoamTac KDC100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 EVISION   1.76     Use er Ma anual KDC                 ruary, 20 009 ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

        KDC100 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS  LISTING OF TABLES ........................4 LISTING OF FIGURES ........................4 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................6 2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION ....................7 2.1 KDC Package ..........................7 2.2 Characteristics of KDC ......................... 8 2.3 Installation ............................. 9 Verify System Requirements ......................
  • Page 3     KDC100 User Manual 4. MASTER - SLAVE BARCODE COMPARE................. 30 5. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... 31 6. WARRANTY ..........................32 7. CONTACT INFORMATION ......................33 APPENDIX A - BARCODE & SCAN OPTIONS ................34 A.1 Symbologies ..........................34 A.2 Code Options ..........................36 Transmission of Start and Stop Characters .................

  • Page 4: Listing Of Tables

    Figure 1 - Contents of KDC Package __________________________________________________ 7 Figure 3 - Characteristics of KDC200, KDC200P, and KDC300 _____________________________ 8 Figure 2 - Characteristics of KDC100 _________________________________________________ 8 Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons _________________________________________________ 11 Figure 5 - KDC Display ___________________________________________________________ 12...
  • Page 5 ICENS SE, AN ND WA ARNIN G PAG © Copy yright 2009 by KoamTac c, Inc. All rig hts reserved No pa art of this pu ublication ma ay be reprod duced or use ed in any fo rm, or by an...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 7: Installation & Operation

        KDC1 00 User Ma nual STAL LATI & OP PERA ATIO 1 KDC P Packag The s standard KDC C package c contains: One KDC b barcode data a collector One USB c cable One neck s strap One KDC L Laser Barcod de Data Colle...

  • Page 8: Characteristics Of Kdc

    , LEDs, and ports on you ur KDC. All K KDC models are similar e except for the e KDC100 w which comes with an addi itional USB c connector. Figure 3 - Char racteristics of f KDC100...

  • Page 9: Installation

        KDC100 User Manual 2.3 Installation Verify System Requirements Prior to connecting the KDC to your computer, please verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements. Microsoft Windows XP or Vista 512 MB of free disk space on your system’s hard drive.

  • Page 10: Connect Kdc To Pc

    Connect KDC to PC The KDC is equipped with one ultra mini USB port. If you have the KDC100, it has two ports, Ultra Mini and standard Type A which swings out. See Figure 2 for more details. The USB port is used to upload barcode data and to charge the KDC battery.

  • Page 11: Configure Kdc

        KDC100 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. For the KDC to perform at its maximum level, the KDC must be configured properly.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

        KDC100 User Manual 2.4 Basic Operation Reading Barcodes Reading a barcode is simply. 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, making sure to position the light beam on the barcode.

  • Page 13: Kdc Menus

        KDC100 User Manual 2.5 KDC Menus The KDC Menus are designed to make configuring the KDC easy. Access the KDC menus by pressing the UP and DOWN scroll buttons on the side of the KDC simultaneously and holding for five seconds.

  • Page 14: Kdc Mode Menu

        KDC100 User Manual KDC Mode Menu The KDC Mode Menu has three options – Normal, Onetime, and Continuous modes. Normal: This is the default mode which provides basic barcode scanning. In Normal mode barcode data can be manipulation directly through the KDC or using KTSync®...

  • Page 15: Scan Options Menu

        KDC100 User Manual Scan Options Menu • Scan Angle: Allows you to configure the laser beam angle to the barcode. Wide is 54 Narrow is 27 . The default is Wide. • Filter: Allows you to change the Filter mode from Normal to High for poor quality barcodes.

  • Page 16: Data Process Menu

        KDC100 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.

  • Page 17: System Menu

        KDC100 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.

  • Page 18: Led Status

        KDC100 User Manual 2.6 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 2.7 Empty Battery...

  • Page 19: Reset

    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 below. • 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.

  • Page 20: Replace Battery

        KDC100 User Manual 2.10 Replace Battery The KDC battery has a lifetime of at least 300 charges. However, when the battery is no longer chargeable, it needs to be replaced. You can purchase a replacement battery from your distributor.

  • Page 21: Synchronization

        KDC100 User Manual 3. 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, or Mobile 5.0+.

  • Page 22: Connect To Kdc

        KDC100 User Manual 3.1 Connect to KDC The KDC connects to a COM port automatically when connected to your PC’s USB port. After the ® port is assigned, you must manually assign the KDC to its assigned COM port in KTSync .

  • Page 23: Synchronization Settings

        KDC100 User Manual 3.2 Synchronization Settings The KDC Menus provides several synchronization options for synchronizing host devices such as ® your PC, PDA, or smartphone. KTSync is included with the KDC for synchronizing host devices running Windows XP, Vista, or Mobile 5.0+. You can also configure various Synchronization and Keyboard Emulation functions in the Synchronization Settings option.

  • Page 24: Destination Of Data

        KDC100 User Manual Destination of Data When barcode data is uploaded to the host device, you must assign a destination for the data. Destination of Data options include: File - This option means data will be saved in the assigned filename. You can select a different target directory by clicking the New icon.

  • Page 25: Synchronization Methods

        KDC100 User Manual Synchronization Methods Fast Synchronization in Burst Mode The KDC can synchronize data to a host device in Burst mode or Handshake mode. Burst mode provides the fastest synchronization process when the Destination of Data option is set to File.

  • Page 26: Kdc Wedge Method

        KDC100 User Manual KDC Wedge Method The KDC can be configured in one of five Wedge/Store modes - Wedge Only - Scanned data is transmitted to the host. The KDC does not store scanned data. Wedge & Store - Scanned data is stored in the KDC and transmitted to the host.

  • Page 27: Synchronization Options

        KDC100 User Manual Synchronization Options Synchronize KDC Time with PC Time when Connected This option enables you to synchronize the KDC date and time with host device date and time. Synchronization of date and time occurs after the data is uploaded to the host device.

  • Page 28: Barcode & Kdc Settings

        KDC100 User Manual 3.3 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, and Scan Options on the KDC Menu.

  • Page 29: Confirmation Settings

        KDC100 User Manual 3.4 Confirmation Settings The Confirmation Settings window will display. If you want to confirm an Auto Connection or Auto Synchronization, this window will pop up. ® Figure 13 - KTSync Confirmation Settings...

  • Page 30: Master - Slave Barcode Compare

        KDC100 User Manual 4. Master - Slave Barcode Compare The KDC Mode Menu supports two applications for collecting data, Normal mode and Master-Slave Barcode Compare mode. In the Master-Slave mode, a master barcode is defined then compared to slave barcodes. The specific modes are described below.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Move the scanner closer or farther from the barcode Incorrect angle Change the angle until the scanner reads the barcode Symbology not Contact KoamTac - www.koamtac.com for possibility supported of custom symbology support Scan options Check scan option settings Dirty scan window...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    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 in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by...

  • Page 33: Contact Information

    NFOR ATION CORPOR RATE HEAD DQUARTER 116 Villag ge Boulevard d, Suite 200 Prin nceton, NJ 0 08540 H: 609-724- -4335 FAX X: 609-228-4 email: a admin@koa mtac.com more infor rmation, vi isit our web bsite - www w.koamtac .com...

  • Page 34: Appendix A - Barcode & Scan Options

    KDC settings, please do not change factory default settings. 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.
  • Page 35     KDC100 User Manual Bookland EAN vs. EAN-13 Bookland EAN which includes ISBN, ISSN, and ISMN, is supported by the KDC. This group of symbologies is essentially an EAN-13 barcode with fixed prefixes; 977 for ISSN, 978 for ISBN, and 979 for ISMN.

  • Page 36: Code Options

        KDC100 User Manual A.2 Code Options The KDC supports the following barcode options: Transmission of Symbology Transmission of start and stop conversion check digit characters Verification of Reverse direction optional check character Transmission of Start and Stop Characters For Codabar symbols you can choose not to transmit the start and stop symbols, the NOTIS Editing.

  • Page 37: Verification Of Optional "Check Digit

        KDC100 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.

  • Page 38: Resolution Of Inconsistencies

        KDC100 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.

  • Page 39: Height Of A Linear Barcode

        KDC100 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.

  • Page 40: Data Buffer Full

        KDC100 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.

  • Page 41: Appendix B - Faq

    APPENDIX B – FAQ B.1 Symbology Q: What barcode symbologies are supported by the KDC100? A: KoamTac’s KDC100 supports most major 1D barcode symbologies. Below is a list of the barcode symbologies supported by each model of KDC. KDC300 KDC100 / KDC 200 / KDC200P...

  • Page 42: Host Interface

    Q: How long does it take to charge the KDC100? A: It takes 2 hours to fully charge the KDC100 from an empty battery status to a fully charged status. Q: How many barcodes can a fully charged KDC100 scan? A: The KDC100 can scan more than 10,000 barcodes when fully charged.

  • Page 43: Memory

    Q: Does KoamTac provide customization services for the KDC100? 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.

  • Page 44: Appendix C - Special Barcodes

        KDC1 00 User Ma nual PPEN NDIX C - S SPECIAL B BARC CODE 1 Set S Symbol logies Enable e EAN-13 sable EAN- Enab ble EAN-8 sable EAN- Enab ble UPCA sable UPCA Enab ble UPCE sable UPCE Enab ble Code39 sable Code...
  • Page 45     KDC1 00 User Ma nual Enab ble Code12 sable Code e128 Enab ble Interlea ave 2 of 5 sable Interl eave 2 of 5 Enab ble Codaba sable Coda abar Enab ble EAN-12 sable EAN- -128 Enab ble Code93 sable Code Enab ble Code35...
  • Page 46     KDC1 00 User Ma nual Enab ble Bookla nd EAN sable Book kland EAN Enab ble EAN-13 3 Supplem ments sable EAN- -13 Supple ements Enab ble EAN-8 Suppleme ents sable EAN- -8 Supplem ments Enab ble UPCA Suppleme ents sable UPCA...

  • Page 47: Barcode Options

        KDC1 00 User Ma nual 2 Barco ode Op ptions Coda abar - do N NOT transm mit start/sto Codab bar - transm mit start/sto Conv vert UPCE E to UPCA Do NO OT convert UPCE to U UPCA Conv vert EAN8...
  • Page 48     KDC1 00 User Ma nual Verif fyCheckDig Do NO OT VerifyCh heckDigit Verif fy check di igit for I2of Do NOT v verify check k digit for I 2of5 Verif fy check di igit for Cod de39 Do NOT v verify check k digit for C Code39...

  • Page 49: Delete Last Scanned Barcode

        KDC1 00 User Ma nual Retu urn check d digit for UP Do NOT return che eck digit for r UPCA Retu urn check d digit for EA Do NOT return che eck digit for r EAN8 Retu urn check d digit for EA AN13...

  • Page 50: Scan Options

        KDC1 00 User Ma nual 4 Scan Optio Reve ersed Scan rmal Scan Wide e scan ang rrow scan angle High h filter mod rmal filter m mode...

  • Page 51: Scan Timeout

        KDC1 00 User Ma nual 5 Scan Timeo Time eout = 500 msec Timeout = = 1sec Timeo ut = 2sec Time eout = 3sec Timeout = = 4sec Timeo ut = 5sec Time eout = 6sec Timeout = = 7sec Timeo ut =...

  • Page 52: Minimum Barcode Length

        KDC1 00 User Ma nual 6 Minim mum B arcode e Leng Minim mum Leng gth = 2 Minimu um Length Minimu um Length h = 4 Minim mum Leng gth = 5 Minimu um Length Minimu um Length h = 7 Minim mum Leng...
  • Page 53     KDC1 00 User Ma nual Minim mum Leng gth = 14 Minimu um Length = 15 Minimum Length = 1 Minim mum Leng gth = 17 Minimu um Length = 18 Minimum Length = 1 Minim mum Leng gth = 20 Minimu um Length...
  • Page 54     KDC1 00 User Ma nual Minim mum Leng gth = 29 Minimu um Length = 30 Minimum Length = 3 Minim mum Leng gth = 32 Minimu um Length = 33 Minimum Length = 3 Minim mum Leng gth = 35 Minimu um Length...

  • Page 55: Security Level

        KDC100 User Ma nual C.7 7 Security Le e vel ecurity leve el = 1 ecurity leve el = 2 ecurity leve el = 3 ecurity leve el = 4...

  • Page 56: Data Process - Wedge/Store

        KDC100 User Ma nual C.8 8 Data Process - We edge/S Store Wedge On Wedge & S Store Store On ge & Store e if Sent Wedge e & Store if f Not Sent...

  • Page 57: Data Process - Data Format - Handshake

        KDC1 00 User Ma nual C.9 9 Data Process - Da ata For rmat - H Hands hake Data fo ormat - Bar rcode only Data fo ormat - Pa acket data able Hand shake able Hand dshake...

  • Page 58: Data Process - Termination Character

        KDC1 00 User Ma nual C.1 10 Data a Process - T Termin ation C Charac cter None CR+LF...

  • Page 59: System

        KDC1 00 User Ma nual 11 Syst mory Status Reset Memory Data a/Time Battery Vers sion Butto on Lock Button Un nlock...
  • Page 60     KDC1 00 User Ma nual Enab ble Auto M Menu Exit Disable Au uto Menu E Exit Enab ble Port St tatus Disable Po ort Status Time e & Battery Type & Tim Type e & Battery Fact tory Defaul...

  • Page 61: Sleep Timeout

        KDC100 User Ma nual 12 Sle ep Tim meout able 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec 10sec 20sec 30sec 1min 2min 5min 10min...

  • Page 62: Function

        KDC1 00 User Manual C.1 13 Fun ction...

  • Page 63: Number

        KDC1 00 User Manual C.1 14 Num mber...

  • Page 64: Lower Case Alphabet

        KDC1 00 User Manual C.1 15 Low wer Cas se Alph habet...
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  • Page 67: Upper Case Alphabet

        KDC1 00 User Manual C.1 16 Upp per Cas se Alph habet...
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  • Page 70: Control Character

        KDC1 00 User Manual C.1 17 Con ntrol Ch haracte Space...

  • Page 71: Symbol Character

        KDC1 00 User Manual C.1 18 Sym mbol Ch haracte “ & ‘...
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  • Page 74     KDC1 00 User Manual Start-String Stop-String Note: • You can co ompose a st tring up to 1 16 characte ers. • A string wo ould be com mposed by s scanning the “Start-Strin g”, number/ r/alphabet/sp pecial chara racters, and “Stop-S String”...

  • Page 75: Index

        KDC100 User Manual INDEX Process, 13, 16  A  H  Program, 43  Angle, 13, 15  Handshake, 13, 16  R  High, 13, 15  B  Reset, 13, 17, 19  I  barcode scanner, 6  Resolution, 38  Battery, 10, 13, 17, 20, 60, 61  I2of5, 13, 37  S  Beep, 13, 17, 25  ITF14, 13, 34, 41  Button, 13, 17  Scan, 13, 15, 21, 26, 28, 31, 34  K  Security, 13, 15  C  Serial, 13, 32  KDC Menus, 13  Clear, 25, 31  Sleep, 13, 17  KDSync, 10  CODABAR, 13  Special Barcodes, 11  Keyboard, 21, 23  CODE128, 13 ...

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