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Page 2: Table Of Contents
KDC400 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS LISTING OF FIGURES ....................... 7 LISTING OF TABLES ........................ 8 1. INTRODUCTION ...................... 10 1.1 KDC Package ......................11 1.2 KDC Characteristics ....................12 2. INSTALLATION ......................14 2.1 Bluetooth pairing and connection ................. 14 2.2 KTSync Installation Wizard..................16 Windows XP ......................
Page 3 KDC400 User Manual 3.6 Buffer Full ....................... 47 3.7 Reset Feature ......................48 3.8 Replace Battery ..................... 48 4. BLUETOOTH - KDC200/250/300/400 ................ 49 4.1 ConnectDevice ......................49 4.2 Auto Connect ......................49 4.3 Auto Power On ......................49 4.4 Auto Power Off ....................... 50 4.5 Beep Warning ......................
Page 4 KDC400 User Manual 5.5 Others Settings ...................... 67 5.6 Mobile pKTSync ..................... 68 5.7 Android aKTSync ....................69 KDC and Android Pairing ..................69 Launch KTSync ......................69 5.8 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync ................71 KDC200i/300i and iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connection instructions ....... 71 Pair and connect KDC200i/300i and iOS4.0+ in HID mode ........
Page 5 KDC400 User Manual C.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store ................106 C.9 Data Process – Data Edit ..................107 C.10 Data Process - Data Format–Handshake ............108 C.11 Data Process - Termination Character & Duplicate Check ......109 C.12 Bluetooth ......................110 C.13 Bluetooth Auto Power On Time .................
Page 6 KDC400 User Manual D.21 System ....................... 166 D.22 Sleep Timeout ....................169 D.23 Function ......................173 D.24 Number ......................174 D.25 Lower Case Alphabet ..................175 D.26 Upper Case Alphabet ..................178 D.27 Control Character ....................181 D.28 Symbol Character ....................182 APPENDIX E - SPECIAL BARCODES (KDC415/425 MSR) ...........
Page 7: Listing Of Figures
KDC400 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 _______________________________________________ 29...
Page 8: Listing Of Tables
KDC400 User Manual LISTING OF TABLES Table 1 - Features of KDC __________________________________________________________ 10 Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery ________________________________ 28 Table 3 - KDC Menu Options _______________________________________________________ 36 Table 4 – KDC420/425 Minimum Barcode Length ____________________________________ 38...
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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
1.1 KDC Package The standard KDC package contains: 1. One KDC Barcode Data Collector 2. One USB Cable 3. One Lanyard (KDC100/200/250/300) or One Hand Strap (KDC400) 4. KoamTac Installation CD with © KTSync for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mobile 5.0+...
Page 12: Kdc Characteristics
C400 User M Manual KDC C Chara cteris stics Befor re you use yo our KDC, ple ease become e familiar wit h its physica al characteris stics. Refer to o Figure 2 an Figur re 3 below w which indicate e placement of scan and scroll button...
Page 13 C400 User M Manual KDC250 0/300 C400 Fig g ure 3 - Char racteristics f KDC200 / KD D C250 / KDC3...
Page 14: Bluetooth Pairing And Connection
Before y you are able t to use KDC4 400 with Sma artphones, th he KDC400 m must be paire ed with the ho ost device fir rst. This par ring process only needs to o be complet...
Page 15 C410/415 KDC420/42 Users s can make K KDC400 ente ers into pairi ng mode by pressing the e right side bu utton immed iately after p power on the e KDC400.
Page 16: 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 17 KDC400 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 18 KDC400 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...
Page 19 KDC400 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.
Page 20 KDC400 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 21: 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 22 KDC400 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 23 KDC400 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.
Page 24: Windows Mobile 5.0
KDC400 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 25 KDC400 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...
Page 26: Android
KDC400 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 27: Ktsync Manual Installation
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.
Page 28: Operating The Kdc
KDC400 User Manual 3. OPERATING THE KDC 3.1 Getting Started Attach Hand Strap to KDC To prevent possible damage to the KDC, we strongly recommend wearing it around your hand by the included hand strap. Also, please don’t swing KDC by the hand strap because contact with another object may cause it to malfunction or become damaged.
Page 29: Configure Kdc
CONFIGURATION METHODS FOR THE KDC100/200/250/300 KDC Menu ® KTSync Software Special Barcodes Press UP and DOWN Scroll Buttons simultaneously to access the KDC menu. Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons CONFIGURATION METHODS FOR THE KDC400 ® KTSync Software Special Barcodes...
Page 30: Basics
KDC400 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 31: Kdc Menus
KDC400 User Manual 3.3 KDC Menus Sub Menu Options KDC410(i) KDC415(i) KDC420(i) KDC425(i) KDC430(i) Menu EAN13 Enabled/Disabled Enabled Enabled EAN8 Enabled/Disabled Enabled Enabled UPCA Enabled/Disabled Enabled Enabled UPCE Enabled/Disabled Enabled Enabled CODE39 Enabled/Disabled Enabled Enabled ITF14 Enabled/Disabled Enabled Enabled CODE128...
Page 32 KDC400 User Manual UPCA Enabled Enabled UPCE0 Enabled Enabled UPCE1 Enabled Enabled 2D Symbology AztecCode Enabled Enabled AztecRunes Enabled Enabled CodablockF Enabled Enabled Code16K Enabled Enabled Code49 Enabled Enabled DataMatrix Enabled Enabled MaxiCode Enabled Enabled MicroPDF Enabled Enabled PDF417 Enabled...
Page 33 KDC400 User Manual EAN13_ReturnCheck Enabled/Disabled Enabled Enabled Digit Codabar Tx StartStop(Enable/disable) Disabled Disabled Check Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/Verify DoNotVerify DoNotVerify DoTx) Concatenate(Disable/Enable/Required) Enabled Enabled Code39 Tx StartStop(Enable/disable) Disabled Disabled Check Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/Verify DoNotVerify DoNotVerify DoTx) Append(Enable/Disable) Disabled Disabled Full ASCII(Enable/Disable) Disabled Disabled Check I2of5...
Page 34 KDC400 User Manual Req. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled Disabled Sep. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled) Enabled Enabled Tx CheckChar(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled Disabled PosiCode A and B/A&B LimitedA/A&B LimitedB A&B LimitedB A&B LimitedB UPCEAN Ver.(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled Disabled GS1 Emulation(No Emulate/GS1 128 No Emulate No Emulate Emul/GS1 Emulate) PostNet...
Page 35 KDC400 User Manual SPP2.0 HID normal Auto Connect Enabled/Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Auto Power On Enabled/Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Auto Power On/Power Disable, 1sec to 10second(s) Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled On Time Auto Power Off...
Page 36 KDC400 User Manual Time & Battery / Type & Time / Type & Display Format Battery / Memory Status / GPS Data(KDC250 only)/Barcode Only Menu Barcode Enabled/Disabled Disabled Disabled Scrolling Enabled/Disabled Brightness 1 to 15 level(8 level) Factory Default Restores Default Settings...
Page 37: Set Barcodes Menu
KDC400 User Manual Set Barcodes Menu This menu lists all the barcode symbologies supported by your KDC and allows you to select the barcode symbologies you will be scanning. For maximum scan performance, you should select only the symbologies you are scanning. Please refer to Appendix A.1 – Symbologies for a detailed listing of symbologies supported by your KDC.
Page 38 KDC400 User Manual GS1 Limited GS1 Expanded 4(4) 74(74) S2of5 Ind 1(4) 48(48) S2of5 IATA 1(4) 48(48) TCL39 Telepen 1(1) 60(60) Trioptic UPCA UPCE0 UPCE1 AztecCode 1(1) 3750(3750) AztecRunes CodablockF 1(1) 2048(2048) Code16K 0(1) 160(160) Code49 1(1) 81(81) DataMatrix 1(1)
Page 39: Data Process Menu
KDC400 User Manual Image Capture (KDC420/425 only): Allows you to capture an image in JPEG format in C:\myData folder. User should enable the image capture option first then press the scan button to start the aiming. Green aiming light will illuminate and take an image upon release of the scan button. KDC300 will disable the image capture option if user presses the scan button for 10 seconds.
Page 40 C400 User M Manual ) 4 bytes inde ex would be added befor re “@” when responding t to “p” comma ) 4 bytes inde ex plus “@” c character wo ould be adde d after check ksum byte if user scan a barcode and d wedging to...
Page 41 C400 User M Manual Display P Prefix C420/425 Delete P Prefix Display P Prefix Suffix - A Allows you to o add a suffi x to scanned d data which can then be e stored in KD DC or wedge to the ho ost.
Page 42 C400 User M Manual Suffix Ente er Start Prefix/Suffix E Enter Finish TE: User can n also delete e or display c urrent suffix by scanning g following sp pecial barc codes C410/415 Delete S Suffix Display S Suffix C420/425 Delete S Suffix Display S...
Page 43 KDC400 User Manual AIM ID - Allows you to add AIM ID to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host. AIM ID must be defined in data format menu of KTSync. AIM ID is either added to the end of Prefix or Suffix.
Page 44: Bt Config Menu - Kdc200/250/300/400
KDC400 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 45: Bt Service - Kdc200/250/300/400
KDC400 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 46 KDC400 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.
Page 47: Led Status
KDC400 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 48: Reset Feature
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 KDC400. Replacement batteries can be purchased from a KoamTac distributor.
Page 49: Bluetooth - Kdc200/250/300/400
KDC400 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+...
Page 50: Auto Power Off
KDC400 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 51: Wakeup Nulls
KDC400 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 52: Function Key Transmission In Hid Mode
KDC400 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.
Page 53: Power
KDC400 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 54: Hid Sync
KDC400 User Manual [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. 4.21 HID Sync User can synchronize stored barcode data over HID using HID Sync option.
Page 55: Synchronization
KDC400 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 Android 2.1+, Apple iOS3.1.3+, Blackberry, Mac and Windows XP/Vista/7/Mobile 5.0+.
Page 56 KDC400 User Manual Synchronize: This option manually tells the KDC to synchronize data with the host. While data is being synchronized, KTSync menu options are unavailable. NOTE: Please do not use your computer during data synchronization. Bluetooth: This option is not available on KDC100. User can register MAC address to be directly connected by KDC200/250/300/400.
Page 57 KDC400 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 58: 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 59: Bluetooth
KDC400 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 60: Synchronization Settings
KDC400 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 13 - KTSync...
Page 61: Synchronization Methods
KDC400 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 62: Current Kdc Wedge Method
KDC400 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 63: Synchronization Options
KDC400 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.
Page 64: Barcode & Kdc Settings
KDC400 User Manual 5.4 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 65 KDC400 User Manual Figure 14 - Barcode & KDC Settings, Symbologies, Data Editing and Scan Options...
Page 66: Select Symbologies And Symbology Options
KDC400 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 67: Others Settings
KDC400 User Manual 5.5 Others Settings Other options 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.
Page 68: Mobile Pktsync
KDC400 User Manual 5.6 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 69: Android Aktsync
KDC400 User Manual 5.7 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 70 KDC400 User Manual Press menu key and select the “Connect” option on the top left From the list of paired devices, choose the KDC to use C. On the top menu bar of aKTSync, you will see “connecting” then “connected”.
Page 71: Ipad/Iphone/Ipod Touch Ktsync
KDC400 User Manual 5.8 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.
Page 72: How To Disconnect And Reconnect Hid Mode Using Up And Down Button Keys
KDC400 User Manual How to disconnect and reconnect HID mode using Up and Down Button keys. 1. Users needs to select the option to use this feature in the BT Config > HID Control. 2. Press the DOWN button to disconnect the HID connection and bring a soft keyboard.
Page 73: How To Connect And Reconnect Iphone Mode Using Up Keys
C400 User M Manual Figure 18 – – iPad/iPhon e/iPod touch h KTSync w to co onnect and re econne ect iPho hone mo mode us sing UP keys Users need s to select th he option to u use this featu ure in the BT T Config >...
Page 74: Blackberry Bktsync
KDC400 User Manual 5.9 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 75 KDC400 User Manual Figure 19 – Blackberry KTSync...
Page 76: Ktsync For Mac Os X
C400 User M Manual 5.10 0 KTSy ync fo or Mac c OS X The K KTSync Mac OS X versio on provides l imited functio onality of PC C Windows K KTSync for M Mac OS X users [NOT TE 1] KTSyn nc for Mac O OS X version...
Page 77: Settings Button
KDC400 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.
Page 78 KDC400 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 79: Troubleshooting
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...
Page 80: 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 81: Contact Information
KDC400 User Manual 8. 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...
Page 82: Appendix A - Barcode & Scan Options
A.1 Symbologies (KDC410/425) 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 83 KDC400 User Manual separators. Thus, the ISBN 957-630-239-0 is transmitted as 9576302390. 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.
Page 84: Code Options (Kdc410/Kdc415)
KDC400 User Manual A.2 Code Options (KDC410/KDC415) 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 85: Verification Of Optional "Check Digit
KDC400 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 86: Resolution Of Inconsistencies
KDC400 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 87: Symbologies (Kdc420/Kdc425)
KDC400 User Manual A.3 Symbologies (KDC420/KDC425) KoamTac’s KDC products support most major barcode symbologies including 1D, 2D, Postal, and OCR- Fonts. Below is a list of the barcode symbologies supported by the KDC with respect to each models particular area of support. To ensure superior scan performance, remember to select only the required symbologies.
Page 88: Equation To Determining Potential Number Of Stored Barcodes
KDC400 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 89: Symbology
KDC400 User Manual 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. KDC300/420/425 KDC100/200/250/410/415 2D Barcodes 1D Barcodes EAN13 AztecCode, AztecRunes, CodablockF, Code16K,...
Page 90: Host Interface
KDC400 User Manual B.2 Host Interface Q: What interface ports are supported by the KDC300? A: The KDC300 has one ultra mini USB port which supports serial and USB-Serial. It also supports Bluetooth profiles Q: What Bluetooth protocol stacks are supported by KDC300? A: The KD300 has Bluetooth HID and SPP profiles.
Page 91: Programming
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.
Page 92: Appendix C - Special Barcodes (Kdc410/Kdc415)
KDC400 U User Manua C - S SPEC CIAL RCOD DC41 10/K Set S Symbo logies Enable E EAN13 Disabl le EAN13 Enable E EAN8 Disabl le EAN8 Enable U UPCA Disabl le UPCA Enable U UPCE Disabl le UPCE...
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Page 94 KDC400 U User Manual Enable I ITF14 Disabl le ITF14 Enable C Code128 Disabl le Code128 Enable I I2 of 5 Disabl le I2 of 5 Enable C Codabar Disabl le Codabar Enable E EAN128 Disabl le EAN128 Enable C...
Page 95 KDC400 U User Manual Enable C Code35 Disabl le Code35 Enable B Bookland EA Disabl le Bookland Enable E EAN13 with A Addon Disabl le EAN13 wi th Addon Enable E EAN8 with A Addon Disabl le EAN8 with h Addon...
Page 96: Barcode Options
KDC400 U User Manua Barco ode Op ptions Codaba r - do NOT tr ransmit start/ /stop Codaba ar - transmit s start/stop Convert UPCE to UP Do NOT T convert UP PCE to UPCA Convert EAN8 to EA AN13...
Page 97 KDC400 U User Manua Convert UPCA to EA AN13 Do NOT Convert UP PCA to EAN1 Verify ch heck digit for r I2of5 Do NOT T verify chec ck digit for I2o Verify ch heck digit for r Code39 Do NOT...
Page 98 KDC400 U User Manua Return c check digit fo or UPCA Do NOT T return chec k digit for UP Return c check digit fo or EAN8 Do NOT re eturn check d digit for EAN Return c check digit fo...
Page 99: Delete Last Scanned Barcode
KDC400 U U ser Manual C.3 Delet t e Last Scan nned B B arco ode...
Page 100: Scan Options
KDC400 U User Manual Scan Optio ons Wide sc can angle row scan an Normal f filter mode High h filter mode Auto Trig gger Enable Auto o Trigger Dis sable Continuo Medium Extra Lo...
Page 101 KDC400 U User Manua Scan Timeo out Timeout t = 500msec eout = 1sec Timeout = 2 2sec Timeout t = 3sec Time eout = 4sec Timeout = 5 5sec Timeout t = 6sec Time eout = 7sec Timeout = 8...
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Page 103: Minimum Barcode Length
KDC400 U User Manua Minim mum B Barcod de Len ngth Minimum m Length = 2 Minimum Length = 3 Minimum m Length = 4 Minimum m Length = 5 Minimum Length = 6 Minimum m Length = 7 Minimum...
Page 104 KDC400 U User Manua Minimum m Length = 2 Minimu um Length = Minim mum Length = 22 Minimum m Length = 2 Minimum m Length = 2 Minim mum Length = 25 Minimum m Length = 2 Minimum m Length = 2...
Page 105: Security Level
KDC400 U U ser Manual C.7 Secur rity Le evel Security leve l = 1 Security leve l = 2 Security leve l = 3 Security leve l = 4...
Page 106 KDC400 U U ser Manual C.8 Data Proce ess - W Wedge e/Store Wedge On Wedge & St tore Store Onl Wedge & Stor re if Sent dge & Store if Not Sent...
Page 107 KDC400 U User Manual Data Proce ess – D Data E Edit Prefix E nter Start uffix Enter St tart Prefix/S uffix Enter F inish refix/Suffix E nter Cancel Delete P Prefix elete Suffix Display Prefix splay Suffix...
Page 108 KDC400 U User Manua C.10 0 Data a Proc cess - Data Forma at–Han ndsha Data f format - Barc code only Data format - Pac cket data nable Hands shake isable Hands shake...
Page 109 KDC400 U User Manua C.11 1 Data a Proc cess - Term inatio on Cha aracte er & plicate e Chec None CR+LF Check k Duplicate E Enabled Check D Duplicate Dis sabled...
Page 110 KDC400 U User Manua l C.12 2 Blue etooth Enable B Bluetooth Po ower Disab ble Bluetooth Power Enter Pa airing Mode Discove ring Enable Disco overing Disab Connect t To Last Conn ecting to Enable A Auto Connec Disab...
Page 111 KDC400 U User Manua l Enable A Auto Power O Disab ble Auto Pow wer On Disconn nect HID S Sync Enable P Power Off M Disab ble Power Of ff Msg BT MAC C Address BT F W Version...
Page 112 KDC400 U User Manua Bluetoot th Device typ pe SPP Bluet tooth Device e type HID iO Bluetoot th Device typ pe IPHONE Bluet tooth Device e type SPP2.0 Bluetoot th Device typ pe HID Norm BT Togg gle Enable...
Page 113 KDC400 U User Manual C.13 3 Blue etooth h Auto o Powe er On Time Auto Po wer On Time e Disabled to Power On Time 1sec Auto Po wer On Time e 2sec to Power On Time 3sec Auto Po...
Page 114 KDC400 U User Manual Auto Po wer On Time e 10sec Enable B Beep Warnin Dis sable Beep W Warning...
Page 115 KDC400 U User Manual C.14 4 Blue etooth h PWR R Off T ime 1min 2min 3min 4min 5min 6min 7min 8min 9min 10min...
Page 116 KDC400 U User Manual 11mi 12min 13mi 14min 15mi 16min 17mi 18min 19min 20min 21mi 22min...
Page 117 KDC400 U User Manual 23mi 24min 25mi 26min 27mi 28min 29mi 30min...
Page 118 KDC400 U User Manual C.15 5 Auto o lock k Time 0 min (Neve 1 min 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 10 min 15 min...
Page 119 KDC400 U U ser Manua l C.16 6 HID Keybo oard l layout t G German Fren Italian Span nish...
Page 120 KDC400 U User Manua l C.17 7 HID Initia l Dela Disab bled 1 se econd 2 sec conds 3 se econds 5 sec conds 10 s seconds...
Page 121 KDC400 U User Manua l C.18 8 HID Chara acter Delay y Disabled 10 m msec 20 msec 30 m msec 50 msec msec...
Page 122 KDC400 U User Manua l C.19 9 HID Contr rol Cha aracte er Disabled Alt+Num m pad +Character...
Page 123 KDC400 U User Manual C.20 0 Syst Memo ory Status Reset Memo Auto E Erase Enable Auto Erase D isable Date/ /Time Battery Versio Button n Lock Button Unloc Enab le Beep Sou Disable Beep p Sound...
Page 124 KDC400 U User Manual High Beep Volum Low Beep Vo olume Enab le Auto Men u Exit Disable Auto o Menu Exit Enab le Port Statu Disable Port Status Time & Battery Type & Time Type & Battery Memory Stat...
Page 125 KDC400 U User Manua Enab le Scrolling sable Scrollin Facto ory Default nfirm Memory y size chang 0.5M / 3.5M 1M / 3M 2M / 2M 3M / 1M 4M / 0M...
Page 126 KDC400 U User Manua l C.21 1 Slee ep Tim meout isable 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec 10sec 20sec 30sec 1min 2min 5min...
Page 127 KDC400 U U ser Manual 10min...
Page 128 KDC400 U User Manua l C.22 2 ETC Reverse e Direction E nable eturn check d digit Enable Verify ch heck digit En nable verse Directi on Disable Return c check digit D Disable rify check dig git Disable...
Page 129 KDC400 U User Manua l C.23 3 Func ction...
Page 130 KDC400 U User Manua l C.24 4 Num mber...
Page 131 KDC400 U User Manua l C.25 5 Low wer Ca se Alp phabe e t...
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Page 134 KDC400 U User Manual C.26 6 Upp er Cas se Alp phabet...
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Page 137 KDC400 U User Manual C.27 7 Cont trol C harac cter Space...
Page 138 KDC400 U User Manua l C.28 8 Sym mbol C harac cter “ & ‘...
Page 139 KDC400 U User Manua l < >...
Page 140 KDC400 U User Manual Start-String op-String...
Page 141 KDC400 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 142 KDC400 U User Manua PEND DIX D D - S SPEC CIAL RCOD DC42 20/42 Set S Symbo logies ® Pleas se refer to Ho oneywell Ada aptus Techn nology enab led scanner user manual l such as 460 00 or...
Page 143 KDC400 U U ser Manua l Scan Optio Auto trigger Enab Auto trigger Disable Rerea ad Delay Co ntinuous Reread Dela ay Short Rerea ad Delay Me edium Reread Dela ay Long Extra Long...
Page 144: Scan Timeout
KDC400 U U ser Manua l Scan Timeo Timeo out = 500ms Timeout = 1 Timeo out = 2sec Timeout = 3 3sec Timeo out = 4sec Timeout = 5 5sec Timeo out = 6sec Timeout = 7 7sec Timeo...
Page 145 KDC400 U User Manua l Minim mum B Barcod de Len n gth Minim mum Length Minimum Le ength = 3 Minim mum Length Minimum Le ength = 5 Minim mum Length Minimum Le ength = 7 Minim mum Length...
Page 146 KDC400 U User Manua l Minim mum Length = 14 Minimum Le ength = 15 Minim mum Length = 16 Minimum Le ength = 17 Minim mum Length = 18 Minimum Le ength = 19 Minim mum Length = 20...
Page 147 KDC400 U User Manual Minim mum Length = 26 Minimum Le ength = 27 Minim mum Length = 28 Minimum Le ength = 29 Minim mum Length = = 30 Minimum Le ength = 31 Minim mum Length = 32...
Page 148 KDC400 U User Manua l Image e Cap ture Captu ure Now Image Ca apture Enable Image e Format JP Image Fo rmat BMP Pixel Depth (1 bit per pixel) Pixel Dep pth (8 bit per r pixel)
Page 149 KDC400 U U ser Manual D.8 8 Data a Proce e ss - W Wedge e/Stor Wedge On Wedge & St tore Store Onl edge & Store if Sent Wedg ge & Store if Not Sent...
Page 150 KDC400 U User Manua l Data Proce ess - D Data E Edit Prefix x Enter Start Suffix Enter S Start Prefix x / Suffix Ent er Finish Prefix / Suffix x Enter Canc Delet te Prefix Delete Suffix Displa...
Page 151 KDC400 U User Manua D.10 0 Data a Proc cess – Data Form at, Ha andsha Dupli icate C Check Data f format - Barc code only Data format - Pac cket data nable Hands shake isable Hands shake...
Page 152 KDC400 U User Manua D.11 1 Data a Proc c ess - Term inatio o n Cha aracte None CR+LF...
Page 153 KDC400 U User Manual D.12 2 Data a Proc c ess – Chec ck Dup plicate nable Check Duplicate sable Check Duplicate...
Page 154 KDC400 U User Manua l D.13 3 Blue etooth Enabl e Bluetooth Power Disable Blue etooth Powe Enter Pairing Mod Enable Disc covering Disco overing Disab Connect To Last Enabl e Auto Conn nect Disable Auto o Connect Enabl e Auto Powe...
Page 155 KDC400 U User Manua l D.14 4 Blue etooth h Auto o Powe e r On Time Disab 1 sec. 2 sec 3 sec. 4 sec 5 sec. 6 sec 7 sec. 8 sec 9 sec. 10 se...
Page 156 KDC400 U U ser Manua l Enabl e Beep Warn n ing Disable Bee e p Warning...
Page 157 KDC400 U U ser Manua l D.15 5 Blue etooth h Powe er Off Time 1min 3min 5min 7min 9min 11min 12min...
Page 158 KDC400 U U ser Manua l 13min 15min 17min 19min 21min 23min...
Page 159 KDC400 U U ser Manua l 25min 27min 29min Enabl e Power Off Disable Pow wer Off Msg Mac A Address BT FW Vers sion Enabl e Wakeup N Null Disable Wak keup Null...
Page 160 KDC400 U User Manua l Confir rm To Send Enabled Confirm To S Send Disable Blueto ooth Device T Type SPP Bluetooth De evice Type H HID iOS Blueto ooth Device T Type IPHON Bluetooth De evice Type S SPP2.0...
Page 161 KDC400 U U ser Manua l D.16 6 HID Autol ock T Time 0 min (Neve 2 min 4 min 10 min 15 m Disc connect...
Page 162 KDC400 U U ser Manua l D.17 7 HID Keybo oard l layout t Ge erman French Italian Spanish...
Page 163 KDC400 U User Manua l D.18 8 HID Initia l Dela isabled 1 seco 2 se econds 3 secon seconds 10 sec conds...
Page 164 KDC400 U User Manua l D.19 9 HID Chara acter Delay y abled 10 mse msec 30 mse 50 m msec 100 msec...
Page 165 KDC400 U U ser Manua l D.20 HID Control Character Disa abled Alt+ + Numpad ^+Ch haracter...
Page 166 KDC400 U User Manua l D.21 1 Syst Memo ory Status set Memory Date/ /Time Batt tery Versio Butto n Lock Button Unlo Enab le Auto Men u Exit Disa able Auto Me enu Exit Enab le Port Statu Disable Port...
Page 167 KDC400 U User Manua l Time & Battery e & Time Type & Battery Barc code Only Memo ory Status Enab le Scrolling Disa able Scrolling Facto ory Default C Reset Confi rm memory size...
Page 168 KDC400 U User Manua l 0.5M M / 3.5M 1M / 3M / 2M 3M / 1M / 0M...
Page 169 KDC400 U U ser Manua l D.22 2 Slee ep Tim m eout Disable 2sec 4sec 10sec 30sec 2min...
Page 170 KDC400 U User Manua l 10min Date/ /Time Batt tery Versio Butto n Lock Butt ton Unlock Beep Sound Enab ep Sound Dis sable Beep Volume Hig ep Volume Lo...
Page 171 KDC400 U User Manua l Enab le Auto Men u Exit Disa able Auto Me enu Exit Enab le Port Statu sable Port Sta atus Time & Battery e & Time Type & Battery mory Status Auto Erase Enabl to Erase Disa...
Page 172 KDC400 U User Manua l Enab le Scrolling Disa able Scrolling Facto ory Default C Reset...
Page 173 KDC400 U User Manua l D.23 3 Func ction...
Page 174 KDC400 U U ser Manua l D.24 4 Num mber...
Page 175 KDC400 U U ser Manua l D.25 5 Low wer Case Alp phabe e t...
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Page 178 KDC400 U U ser Manua l D.26 6 Upp er Cas s e Alp phabet...
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Page 181 KDC400 U U ser Manua l D.27 7 Cont trol Charac cter Spac...
Page 182 KDC400 U U ser Manua l D.28 8 Sym mbol Charac cter “ & ‘...
Page 183 KDC400 U U ser Manua l < >...
Page 184 KDC400 U U ser Manua l Start- -String Stop p -String...
Page 185 KDC400 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 186 KDC400 U User Manua PEND DIX E E - S SPEC CIAL RCOD DC41 15/42 25 MS KDC4 415 MS Beep p On Error No Be eep On Erro ep On Error Data Format Data Only cket data Encry ypt Mode...
Page 187 KDC400 U User Manual Track k Selection Track Trac Track3 Track k Unselectio Track Trac Track3 Track k Separator None Comma Semi Colon CR_L...
Page 188 KDC400 U U ser Manua l KDC4 425 MS Beep p On Error No Be eep On Erro Beep On Er rror Data Format Data Only Packet data Encry ypt Mode Disab bled Track k Selection Track Trac...
Page 189 KDC400 U U ser Manua l Track Track k Unselectio Track Track2 Track Track k Separator None Space Comm Semi Colon...
Page 190 KDC400 U U ser Manua l CR_L LF Tab b...
Page 191: Index
Battery28, 46, 123, 124, 166, 167, ITF14 ......82, 87, 89 Special Barcodes ....29 170, 171 KoamTac 10, 48, 79, 80, 89, 91 Status ......45, 47 ® Beep ....46, 62, 114, 156 Store ..39, 40, 41, 43, 62, 66...

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