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KDC250 User Manual  
(Rev 2.85/2.86/3.02) 
November, 2011 

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  • Page 1         KDC250 User Manual   (Rev 2.85/2.86/3.02)  November, 2011 ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.1 KDC Package ......................11   1.2 KDC Characteristics ....................12   2. Installation ......................14   2.1 KoamTac Installation Wizard................. 14   Windows XP ......................14   Vista and Windows 7 ....................19   Windows Mobile 5.0+ ....................22  ...
  • Page 3 KDC250 User Manual 3.4 LED Status ......................43   KDC100/200/250/300 ....................43   KDC400 ........................43   3.5 Empty Battery ......................43   3.6 Buffer Full ....................... 43   3.7 Reset Feature ......................44   3.8 Replace Battery ..................... 45  ...
  • Page 4 KDC250 User Manual Destination of Data ....................59   Synchronization Methods ..................60   Current KDC Wedge Method ..................61   Synchronization Options ..................62   Application Options ....................62   6.4 Barcode & KDC Settings ..................63   Select Symbologies and Symbology Options ............64  ...
  • Page 5 C.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store (KDC100/200/250) ..........115   C.9 Data Process – Data Edit (KDC100/200/250) ............116   C.10 Data Process - Data Format – Handshake (KDC100/200/250) ......117   C.11 Data Process - Termination Character & Duplicate Check (KDC100/200/250) 118  ...
  • Page 6 KDC250 User Manual C.24 Number (KDC100/200/250) ................139   C.25 Lower Case Alphabet (KDC100/200/250)............140   C.26 Upper Case Alphabet (KDC100/200/250) ............143   C.27 Control Character (KDC100/200/250) ..............146   C.28 Symbol Character (KDC100/200/250) ..............147   C.29 GPS (KDC250) ....................151  ...

  • Page 7: Listing Of Figures

    KDC250 User Manual LISTING OF FIGURES  Figure 1 – KDC Package   ___________________________________________________________ 11 Figure 2 - Characteristics of KDC100   _______________________________________________ 12 Figure 3 - Characteristics of KDC200 / KDC250 / KDC300   ____________________________ 13 Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons  ...

  • Page 8: Listing Of Tables

    KDC250 User Manual   LISTING OF TABLES Table 1 - Features of KDC   __________________________________________________________ 10 Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery   ________________________________ 26 Table 3 - KDC Menu Options   _______________________________________________________ 34 Table 4 - Explanation of LEDs  ...
  • Page 9 No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from 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.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Kdc Package

    Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mobile 5.0+ KDC Device Driver User Manual 5. One Protective KDC Rubber Case (KDC100/200/250/300) or One Smartphone Protective Rubber Case (KDC400) NOTE: Depending on your region or distributor, package contents may vary. KDC100/200/250/300 KDC400 Figure 1 –...

  • Page 12: Kdc Characteristics

    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.
  • Page 13 KDC250 User Manual KDC250/300 KDC400 Figure 3 - Characteristics of KDC200 / KDC250 / KDC300...

  • Page 14: Installation

    2. 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. 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.
  • Page 15 KDC250 User Manual Click Next icon in KTSync Confirm Installation window • Within a few minutes, installation of KTSync will be complete. Click Close icon and wait for the Device Driver Installation Wizard to load.
  • Page 16 KDC250 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...
  • Page 17 KDC250 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”...
  • Page 18 KDC250 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...

  • Page 19: Vista And Windows 7

    2. 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. 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.
  • Page 20 KDC250 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...
  • Page 21 KDC250 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.

  • Page 22: Windows Mobile 5.0

    KDC250 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.
  • Page 23 KDC250 User Manual Click OK icon in Pending Application Install window Follow the instructions on PDA screen COM port Assignment 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...

  • Page 24: Android

    KDC250 User Manual Android Download and install aKTSync from the Android Market. http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/productivity/ktsync_luxv.html Blackberry Download and install bKTSync from the Blackberry App World. http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/16861?lang=en iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Download and install iKTSync from the Apple App Store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ktsync/id372916602?mt=8...

  • Page 25: Manual Installation

    KDC250 User Manual 2.2 Manual Installation 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. Windows XP, Vista, and 7 1. Insert the KoamTac Installation CD into your computer’s disk drive.

  • Page 26: Operating The Kdc

    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 KDC250/300...

  • Page 27: Configure Kdc

    Until you are familiar with configuring the KDC, it is recommended that you DO NOT modify the KDC settings. The KDC can be configured in three different methods which are explained in Section 3.3 – KDC Menus(KDC100/200/250/300 only), Chapter 4 –Synchronization, and Appendix C – Special Barcodes.

  • Page 28: Basics

    KDC250 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.

  • Page 29: Kdc Menus

    KDC250 User Manual 3.3 KDC Menus Top Menu Sub Menu Options KDC100 KDC200 KDC250 KDC300 Normal Default Default Default Default Custom Custom Custom Custom KDC Mode Application Applicatio Applicatio Applicatio Applicatio View/Dele View/Dele View/Dele View/Dele View Data View/Delete te Data...
  • Page 30 KDC250 User Manual DataMatrix Enable MaxiCode Enable MicroPDF Enable PDF417 Enable QRCode Enable HanXin Code Enable Postal Codes Postnet Enable PlanetCode Enable UK Post Enable Canada Post Enable Kix Post Enable Australia Post Enable Japan Post Enable China Post Enable Korea Post Enable OCR Off...
  • Page 31 KDC250 User Manual Check DoNotVer Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/Verif yDoTx) Append(Enable/Disable) Disable Full ASCII(Enable/Disable) Disable Check DoNotVer I2of5 Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/Verif yDoTx) Code11 Check Digit(2 digits/1 digit) 2 digits Code128 Concatenate(Disable/Enable) Disable Telepen Output(Original/AIM) UPCA VerifyChkDgt(Enabled/Disabled) Enable NumberSys(Enabled/Disabled) Enable 2DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled) Disable 5DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled) Disable Req. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled) Disable Sep.
  • Page 32 KDC250 User Manual ISBN Trans.(Enabled/Disabled) Disable EAN-8 VerifyChkDgt(Enabled/Disabled) Enable 2DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled) Disable 5DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled) Disable Req. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled) Disable Sep. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled) Enable Tx CheckChar(Enabled/Disabled) Disable A&B PosiCode A and B/A&B LimitedA/A&B LimitedB LimitedB UPCEAN Ver.(Enabled/Disabled) Disable GS1 Emulation(No Emulate/GS1 128 Emul/GS1 Emulate) Emulate PostNet Tx CheckChar(Enabled/Disabled) Disable...
  • Page 33 KDC250 User Manual Data Editor/AIM ID None/In Prefix/In Suffix None None None None Data Editor/Partial Data Start Position No. of Char(s) 0 chars 0 chars 0 chars 0 chars Action Select Select Select Select Handshake Enable/Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Terminator None, CR, LF, CR+LF, Tab CR+LF...
  • Page 34 0.5/3.5, 1/3, 2/2, 3/1, 4/0 1M/3M 1M/3M 1M/3M 1M/3M No. of Stored Barcodes Memory Status Free Memory Available Memory(Empties Data) Application Memory Reset Memory BT Registry(KDC100 Not use) Auto Erase Enabled/Disabled Disable Disable Disable Disable Sleep Timeout Disable, 1sec to 10minute(s) second(s) second(s)

  • Page 35: Kdc Mode Menu

    KDC250 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.

  • Page 36: Data Process Menu

    KDC250 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. Auto Trigger: Allows users to scan a barcode automatically once Auto Trigger is enabled.
  • Page 37 KDC250 User Manual (2) 4 bytes index plus “@” character would be added after checksum byte if user scan a barcode and wedging to the host Data Editor - KDC provides various data editing options. Prefix - Allows you to add a prefix to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host.
  • Page 38 KDC250 User Manual between following special barcodes Suffix Enter Start Prefix/Suffix Enter Finish NOTE: User can also delete or display current suffix by scanning following special barcodes Delete Suffix Display Suffix AIM ID - Allows you to add AIM ID to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host.
  • Page 39 KDC250 User Manual Handshake - KDC provides Handshake mode when Data Format is set to Packet Data. Handshake Mode will increase the reliability of barcode data transmission. The default mode for Handshake is Disabled. Data transmission speed is slower when Handshake Mode is Enabled. Terminator –...

  • Page 40: Bt Config Menu - Kdc200/250/300/400

    KDC250 User Manual BT Config Menu - KDC200/250/300/400 The KDC supports Bluetooth Ver2.1+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. To configure your KDC for Bluetooth functionality, you must use the KDC Menus. To access the menus, simultaneously press the UP and DOWN scroll buttons on the side of the KDC.

  • Page 41: Bt Service - Kdc200/250/300/400

    KDC250 User Manual BT Service - KDC200/250/300/400 Power Enable or Disable Bluetooth Power Pairing Mode KDC enters pairing mode so that host Bluetooth device can search KDC. KDC exits pairing mode either by pressing the scan button or it fails to pair with Bluetooth host device in 90sec.
  • Page 42 KDC250 User Manual Battery: Shows current status of battery power level. Version: Shows KDC firmware version and serial number. Button Lock: Locks or unlocks KDC scan and scroll buttons. Beep Sound: Enables or disables KDC beep sound. Beep Volume: High or low. Auto Exit: Enables KDC to automatically exit KDC Menus.

  • Page 43: Led Status

    KDC250 User Manual 3.4 LED Status KDC100/200/250/300 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 KDC400 Status LED Color Successful Reading...

  • Page 44: Reset Feature

    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 3.8 Replace Battery...

  • Page 45: Replace Battery

    KDC250 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 KDC250. Replacement batteries can be purchased from a KoamTac distributor.

  • Page 46: Bluetooth - Kdc200/250/300/400

    KDC250 User Manual 4. BLUETOOTH - KDC200/250/300/400 The KDC200/250/300/400 support HID (Human Interface Device) and SPP (Serial Port Profile). KDC200i/250i/300i support HID, SPP and MFI (Made for iPhone). They are compatible with the following Bluetooth stacks. BlueSoleil Broadcom (Widcomm) Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Mobile5.0+ Toshiba Bluetooth Config 4.1 ConnectDevice...

  • Page 47: Auto Power Off

    KDC250 User Manual 4.4 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off option works in conjunction with the PWR Off Time option. This option allows the KDC to power off Bluetooth automatically when the KDC is NOT CONNECTED to the host for the time duration specified in the PWR Off Time option.

  • Page 48: Wakeup Nulls

    KDC250 User Manual 4.10 Wakeup Nulls The KDC sends three leading Null bytes to wake up connected Bluetooth device. This feature can be disabled if connected Bluetooth device doesn’t require additional bytes to wake up. 4.11 Autolock Time iPhone/iPad/iPod touch loses incoming Bluetooth data in sleep mode. Users can set KDC Autolock time to the same Autolock time of your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to use automatic wakeup feature in HID mode to prevent data loss.

  • Page 49: Function Key Transmission In Hid Mode

    KDC250 User Manual 0x03 0x0E 0x16 0x1F 0x04 0x0F 0x17 0x05 0x10 0x18 0x06 0x11 0x19 0x07 0x12 0x1A 0x09 0x13 0x1C 4.15 Function key transmission in HID mode Users can send F1 to F12 function keys by scanning special barcodes in HID mode. 4.16 Disconnect/Reconnect/HID Toggle Users can disconnect or reconnect the Bluetooth connection or toggle soft keyboard using side buttons.

  • Page 50: Power

    KDC250 User Manual Bluetooth Service 4.17 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. However, like all devices enabled for Bluetooth, the KDC will search constantly to connect with a Bluetooth host when set to enable.

  • Page 51: Connect To

    KDC250 User Manual 4.20 Connect To This option lets you easily connect KDC to Bluetooth devices either previously registered in KTSync under the File Menu or discovered/connected from KDC Bluetooth Service menu [Note] There could be an interoperability issue depending on corresponding device Bluetooth stack. Master Bluetooth device may request to follow master Bluetooth device security procedure if KDC tries to connect to the master Bluetooth device.

  • Page 52: Gps - Kdc250

    KDC250 User Manual 5. GPS - KDC250 The KDC250 supports the GPS feature. One can record the GPS coordinate with a barcode or use KDC250 as a Bluetooth GPS receiver. 5.1 Barcode and GPS data format KDC250 adds the GPS coordinate after barcode data if GPS data is available. GPS data starts with “<G|P/S]” and ends with “:”.For example, KDC250 would record barcode “1234567890”...

  • Page 53: Gps Hot Key

    KDC250 User Manual GPS signal acquiring time test Reset GPS Menu Reset GPS settings 5.3 GPS Hot Key KDC250 provides the following hot keys for convenient GPS operations. GPS Power Enable Users can turn on the GPS power by pressing the scan button if auto power off is enabled and GPS power is disabled.

  • Page 54: Synchronization

    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 KDC400 ® Figure 7 - KTSync Synchronizer Menu...
  • Page 55 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 KDC200/250/300/400. Exit: This option ends the KTSync program. You must re-run KTSync before you can synchronize data on the KDC.
  • Page 56 KDC250 User Manual Application Menu Generation: Create user application or download predefined application. DB Lookup: Allows users to download DB into KDC and display barcode description field Master/Slave: User defines a master barcode for comparison with one or more slave barcodes Pick/BIN: User defines Pick ID and the barcode symbology for comparison with a defined Bin Inventory: Users can count inventories.

  • Page 57: File Menu

    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.

  • Page 58: Bluetooth

    KDC250 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”...

  • Page 59: Synchronization Settings

    KDC250 User Manual 6.3 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 14 - KTSync Synchronization Settings Destination of Data When barcode data is uploaded to the host device, you must assign a destination for the data.

  • Page 60: Synchronization Methods

    KDC250 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. •...

  • Page 61: Current Kdc Wedge Method

    KDC250 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.

  • Page 62: Synchronization Options

    KDC250 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.

  • Page 63: Barcode & Kdc Settings

    KDC250 User Manual 6.4 Barcode & KDC Settings ® KTSync allows you to configure the KDC Scan Options and Barcode Settings. The configuration options ® for the KDC using KTSync are similar to the Set Barcodes, Code Options, Data Editing and Scan Options on the KDC Menu.

  • Page 64: Select Symbologies And Symbology Options

    KDC250 User Manual Select Symbologies and Symbology Options The process for scanning and reading barcodes is delicate and complicated. Although your KDC is equipped with a high performance scan engine, if configured incorrectly it may not perform at its peak performance level.

  • Page 65: Others Settings

    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.

  • Page 66: Kdc Menu (Kdc400)

    KDC250 User Manual 6.6 KDC Menu (KDC400) KDC Menu allows users to configure KDC400 settings.

  • Page 67: Mobile Pktsync

    KDC250 User Manual 6.7 Mobile pKTSync 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 be uploaded directly into your application as if the data were being entered manually on a keyboard.

  • Page 68: Android Aktsync

    KDC250 User Manual 6.8 Android aKTSync The aKTSync provides limited functionality of PC KTSync to Android users. [NOTE 1] aKTSync only supports Android devices with 2.1+ OS version and that are compatible with BluetoothChat application. [NOTE 2] KDC with Bluetooth Spec2.1+EDR doesn’t prompt Pin code entry menu KDC and Android Pairing 1.
  • Page 69 KDC250 User Manual C. On the top menu bar of aKTSync, you will see “connecting” then “connected”. D. On the KDC display, you will see “Pairing Succeeded!!!” then “Bluetooth Connected” E. Select “Settings” option on the bottom left to change aKTSync setting Figure 18 –...

  • Page 70: Ipad/Iphone/Ipod Touch Ktsync

    KDC250 User Manual 6.9 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync The KTSync for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch provides limited functionality of PC KTSync for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users. KDC200i/300i and iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connection instructions 1. The KDC200i/300i supports “SPP”, “HID” and “iPhone” Bluetooth profiles. 2.

  • Page 71: How To Disconnect And Reconnect Hid Mode Using Up And Down Button Keys

    KDC250 User Manual 10. 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 How to disconnect and reconnect HID mode using Up and Down Button keys.

  • Page 72: How To Connect And Reconnect Iphone Mode Using Up Keys

    KDC250 User Manual Figure 19 – iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync How to connect and reconnect iPhone mode using UP keys 1. Users needs to select the option to use this feature in the BT Config > iPhone Button 2. Press the UP button to connect or reconnect to the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch...

  • Page 73: Blackberry Bktsync

    KDC250 User Manual 6.10 Blackberry bKTSync The bKTSync provides limited functionality of PC KTSync for Blackberry users. [NOTE] KDC with Bluetooth Spec2.1+EDR doesn’t prompt Pin code entry menu 1. Download and install bKTSync from the Blackberry App World. http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/search/ktsync?lang=en 2. Go to Blackberry Options > Applications menu and Enable “Input Simulation” option 3.
  • Page 74 KDC250 User Manual Figure 20 – Blackberry bKTSync...

  • Page 75: Ktsync For Mac Os X

    KDC250 User Manual 6.11 KTSync for Mac OS X The KTSync Mac OS X version provides limited functionality of PC Windows KTSync for Mac OS X users. [NOTE 1] KTSync for Mac OS X version only supports Bluetooth SPP profile. User should pair KDC with Mac before launching KTSync program.

  • Page 76: Synchronize Button

    KDC250 User Manual Synchronize Button User can start the synchronization process by pressing the Synchronize button. User can select the destination of barcode data in the settings menu. There are 3 selectable destinations. Settings Button User can configure synchronization options by pressing the Settings button. Destination of data The KTSync program wedges or downloads barcode data to the one of following three destinations.
  • Page 77 KDC250 User Manual directory by clicking “New” button. The maximum file path length is 128 characters. Active window The KTSync sends barcode data to current active window if Active window option is selected. User application: User can define the target application by pressing “New” button. The maximum application name path length is 128 characters.

  • Page 78: Application Generation

    KDC250 User Manual 7. APPLICATION GENERATION [NOTE] KDC FW2.85.250.x doesn’t support the Application Generation feature. Users should upgrade FW2.85.250.x to FW2.86.250.x to use Application Generation feature When you select Application menu from the KTSync, you can choose from the following five Applications –...

  • Page 79: Application Generation

    KDC250 User Manual 7.1 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 23 –...

  • Page 80: Data Filter Settings

    KDC250 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.
  • Page 81 KDC250 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.

  • Page 82: Application Download And Execution

    KDC250 User Manual All Stored Data – This option allows you to compare the scanned barcode with stored barcode data and treat it as non-compliant data if the same barcode already scanned and stored. Don’t Save Non-Compliant Data This field tells the KDC how to manage non-compliant data based on the defined data filtering fields. If this field is enabled, non-compliant data is NOT stored in the KDC.

  • Page 83: Predefined Applications

    KDC250 User Manual 7.2 Predefined Applications KTSync provides four Predefined Applications – Master/Slave, Pick/Bin, DB Lookup and Inventory. 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.
  • Page 84 KDC250 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...

  • Page 85: Pick/Bin

    KDC250 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.
  • Page 86 KDC250 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...

  • Page 87: Db Lookup Application

    KDC250 User Manual DB Lookup Application The DB Lookup application allows you to download a database to the KDC which can then be utilized 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 such as description, price, and stock quantity.
  • Page 88 KDC250 User Manual Figure 29 – DB Lookup Application Menu...

  • Page 89: Inventory Application

    • Starting Quantity can be 1 to 128. • Min/Max. Data Length is between 2 to 256 (KDC100/200) or 4 to 256 (KDC300) • Barcode Collation Start Position is between 1 to 256 • The length of Collation Data String is between 1 to 30 •...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    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...

  • Page 91: 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...

  • Page 92: Contact Information

    KDC250 User Manual 10. 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...

  • Page 93: Appendix A - Barcode & Scan Options

    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 94: Code Options

    KDC250 User Manual Add-on Symbologies By default, the 2 or 5 digit add-on symbols with a UPCE, UPCA, EAN-8, and EAN-13 barcode is neither decoded nor transmitted. Transmission for these specific symbologies is enabled by setting the appropriate withAddon options. There are 4 withAddon options, one for each symbology: UPCEwithAddon UPCAwithAddon EAN8withAddon...

  • Page 95: Reverse Direction

    KDC250 User Manual 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.

  • Page 96: Verification Of Optional "Check Digit

    KDC250 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 97: Resolution Of Inconsistencies

    KDC250 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 98: Miscellaneous Barcode Information

    KDC250 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.

  • Page 99: Equation To Determining Potential Number Of Stored Barcodes

    KDC250 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 100: Appendix B - Faq

    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. KDC300/420/425 KDC100/200/250/410/415 2D Barcodes 1D Barcodes AztecCode, AztecRunes, Codablock, Code16K, EAN13...

  • Page 101: Host Interface

    Q: Can I download stored barcodes or wedge barcodes to my application? ® A: Yes. KTSync is keyboard wedging, application generation, DB look up and inventory program ® bundled with the KDC100/200/300 which supports host devices running on Android ® ® iPhone/iPad/iPod touch, Blackberry , Windows XP/Vista/7/Mobile5.0+.

  • Page 102: Programming

    Q: Does KoamTac provide customization services for the KDC200? 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 103: Appendix C - Special Barcodes

    KDC250 User Manual APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES C.1 Set Symbologies (KDC100/200/250) Enable EAN13 Disable EAN13 Enable EAN8 Disable EAN8 Enable UPCA Disable UPCA Enable UPCE Disable UPCE Enable Code39 Disable Code39...
  • Page 104 KDC250 User Manual Enable ITF14 Disable ITF14 Enable Code128 Disable Code128 Enable I2 of 5 Disable I2 of 5 Enable Codabar Disable Codabar Enable EAN128 Disable EAN128 Enable Code93 Disable Code93...
  • Page 105 KDC250 User Manual Enable Code35 Disable Code35 Enable Bookland EAN 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...

  • Page 106: Barcode Options (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.2 Barcode Options (KDC100/200/250) 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 Return Check Digit Convert UPCE to EAN13...
  • Page 107 KDC250 User Manual Convert UPCA to EAN13 Do NOT Convert UPCA to EAN13 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 Return check digit for Code39 Do NOT return check digit for Code39...
  • Page 108 KDC250 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...

  • Page 109: Delete Last Scanned Barcode (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode (KDC100/200/250)

  • Page 110: Scan Options (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.4 Scan Options (KDC100/200/250) Wide scan angle Narrow scan angle Normal filter mode High filter mode Auto Trigger Enable Auto Trigger Disable Continuous Short Medium Long Extra Long...

  • Page 111: Scan Timeout (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.5 Scan Timeout (KDC100/200/250) Timeout = 500msec Timeout = 1sec Timeout = 2sec Timeout = 3sec Timeout = 4sec Timeout = 5sec Timeout = 6sec Timeout = 7sec Timeout = 8sec Timeout = 9sec Timeout = 10sec...

  • Page 112: Minimum Barcode Length (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.6 Minimum Barcode Length (KDC100/200/250) Minimum Length = 2 Minimum Length = 3 Minimum Length = 4 Minimum Length = 5 Minimum Length = 6 Minimum Length = 7 Minimum Length = 8 Minimum Length = 9...
  • Page 113 KDC250 User Manual Minimum Length = 20 Minimum Length = 21 Minimum Length = 22 Minimum Length = 23 Minimum Length = 24 Minimum Length = 25 Minimum Length = 26 Minimum Length = 27 Minimum Length = 28 Minimum Length = 29 Minimum Length = 30 Minimum Length = 31 Minimum Length = 32...

  • Page 114: Security Level (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.7 Security Level (KDC100/200/250) Security level = 1 Security level = 2 Security level = 3 Security level = 4...

  • Page 115: Data Process - Wedge/Store (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store (KDC100/200/250) Wedge Only Wedge & Store Store Only Wedge & Store if Sent Wedge & Store if Not Sent...

  • Page 116: Data Process - Data Edit (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.9 Data Process – Data Edit (KDC100/200/250) Prefix Enter Start Suffix Enter Start Prefix/Suffix Enter Finish Prefix/Suffix Enter Cancel Delete Prefix Delete Suffix Display Prefix Display Suffix...

  • Page 117: Data Process - Data Format - Handshake (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.10 Data Process - Data Format – Handshake (KDC100/200/250) Data format - Barcode only Data format - Packet data Enable Handshake Disable Handshake...

  • Page 118: Data Process - Termination Character & Duplicate Check (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.11 Data Process - Termination Character & Duplicate Check (KDC100/200/250) None CR+LF Check Duplicate Enabled Check Duplicate Disabled...

  • Page 119: Bluetooth (Kdc200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.12 Bluetooth (KDC200/250) Enable Bluetooth Power Disable Bluetooth Power Enter Pairing Mode Discovering Enable Discovering Disable Connect To Last Connecting to Enable Auto Connect Disable Auto Connect Enable Auto Power Off Disable Auto Power Off...
  • Page 120 KDC250 User Manual Enable Auto Power On Disable Auto Power On Disconnect HID Sync Enable Power Off Msg Disable Power Off Msg BT MAC Address BT FW Version Enable Wakeup Nulls Disable Wakeup Nulls Confirm To Send Enabled Confirm To Send Disabled...
  • Page 121 KDC250 User Manual Bluetooth Device type SPP Bluetooth Device type HID iOS Bluetooth Device type IPHONE Bluetooth Device type SPP2.0 Bluetooth Device type HID Normal BT Toggle Enable BT Toggle Disable HID Control Character Disabled HID Control Character Alt+Numpad HID Control Character ^+Character...

  • Page 122: Bluetooth Auto Power On Time (Kdc200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.13 Bluetooth Auto Power On Time (KDC200/250) Auto Power On Time Disabled Auto Power On Time 1sec Auto Power On Time 2sec Auto Power On Time 3sec 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...
  • Page 123 KDC250 User Manual Auto Power On Time 10sec Enable Beep Warning Disable Beep Warning...

  • Page 124: Bluetooth Pwr Off Time (Kdc200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.14 Bluetooth PWR Off Time (KDC200/250) 1min 2min 3min 4min 5min 6min 7min 8min 9min 10min...
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  • Page 127: Auto Lock Time (Kdc200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.15 Auto lock Time (KDC200/250) 0 min (Never) 1 min 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 10 min 15 min...

  • Page 128: Hid Keyboard Layout (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.16 HID Keyboard layout (KDC100/200/250) German French Italian Spanish...

  • Page 129: Hid Initial Delay (Kdc200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.17 HID Initial Delay (KDC200/250) Disabled 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds...

  • Page 130: Hid Character Delay (Kdc200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.18 HID Character Delay (KDC200/250) Disabled 10 msec 20 msec 30 msec 50 msec 100 msec...

  • Page 131: Hid Control Character (Kdc200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.19 HID Control Character (KDC200/250) Disabled Alt+Numpad ^+Character...

  • Page 132: System (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.20 System (KDC100/200/250) Memory Status Reset Memory Auto Erase Enable Auto Erase Disable Date/Time Battery Version Button Lock Button Unlock Enable Beep Sound Disable Beep Sound...
  • Page 133 KDC250 User Manual High Beep Volume Low Beep Volume Enable Auto Menu Exit Disable Auto Menu Exit Enable Port Status Disable Port Status Time & Battery Type & Time Type & Battery Memory Status GPS Data (KDC250) Barcode Only...
  • Page 134 KDC250 User Manual Enable Scrolling Disable Scrolling Factory Default Confirm Memory size change 0.5M / 3.5M 1M / 3M 2M / 2M 3M / 1M 4M / 0M...

  • Page 135: Sleep Timeout (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.21 Sleep Timeout (KDC100/200/250) Disable 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec 10sec 20sec 30sec 1min 2min 5min...
  • Page 136 KDC250 User Manual 10min...

  • Page 137: Etc (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.22 ETC (KDC100/200/250) Reverse Direction Enable Return check digit Enable Verify check digit Enable Reverse Direction Disable Return check digit Disable Verify check digit Disable...

  • Page 138: Function (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.23 Function (KDC100/200/250)

  • Page 139: Number (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.24 Number (KDC100/200/250)

  • Page 140: Lower Case Alphabet (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.25 Lower Case Alphabet (KDC100/200/250)
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  • Page 143: Upper Case Alphabet (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.26 Upper Case Alphabet (KDC100/200/250)
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  • Page 146: Control Character (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.27 Control Character (KDC100/200/250) Space...

  • Page 147: Symbol Character (Kdc100/200/250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.28 Symbol Character (KDC100/200/250) “ & ‘...
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  • Page 149 KDC250 User Manual Start-String Stop-String...
  • Page 150 KDC250 User Manual 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”...

  • Page 151: Gps (Kdc250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.29 GPS (KDC250) GPS Power Enabled GPS Power Disabled 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...

  • Page 152: Auto Power Off Timeout (Kdc250)

    KDC250 User Manual C.30 Auto Power Off Timeout (KDC250) 0 min (Disabled) 5 min 10 min 20 min 30 min 60 min 120 min Display Format = GPS Data...

  • Page 153: Index

    PDA ........ 59, 90 File ......55, 57, 59 View ........35 Power ......... 119 Filter ........35 Website ....See Koamtac Prefix ......54, 62 Format ........36 Wedge ......36, 61 Process ......... 36 Full ......... 43, 90 Wide ........

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