1. INTRODUCTION ......................9 1.1 KDC Package ......................10 1.2 KDC Characteristics ....................11 2. INSTALLATION ......................13 2.1 KoamTac Installation Wizard................. 13 Windows XP ......................13 Vista and Windows 7 ....................18 2.2 Manual Installation ....................21 ...
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KDC100 User Manual 4. SYNCHRONIZATION ....................41 4.1 KTSync Menu ......................41 4.2 File Menu ........................ 44 Connect to KDC ......................44 Synchronize ......................44 4.3 Synchronization Settings ..................45 Destination of Data ....................45 ...
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C.9 Data Process – Data Edit (KDC100/200/250) ............90 C.10 Data Process - Data Format – Handshake (KDC100/200/250) ......91 C.11 Data Process - Termination Character & Duplicate Check (KDC100/200/250) .. 92 C.12 Bluetooth (KDC200/250) ..................93 ...
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KDC100 User Manual C.30 Auto Power Off Timeout (KDC250) ..............126 INDEX ......................... 127...
KDC100 User Manual LISTING OF TABLES Table 1 - Features of KDC ___________________________________________________________ 9 Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery ________________________________ 22 Table 3 - KDC Menu Options _______________________________________________________ 31 Table 4 - Explanation of LEDs ...
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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.
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.
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 –...
Before you use your KDC, please become familiar with its physical characteristics. Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 below which indicate placement of scan and scroll buttons, OLED display, LEDs, and ports on your KDC. All KDC models are similar except for the KDC100 which includes an additional USB connector.
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KDC100 User Manual KDC250/300 KDC400 Figure 3 - Characteristics of KDC200 / KDC250 / KDC300...
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.
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KDC100 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.
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KDC100 User Manual Device Driver Installation Wizard Below are the screen images you will see during the installation of the KDC Device Driver. Click Next icon in Device Driver Installation Wizard window Click Continue Anyway icon in Software Installation Logo testing window...
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KDC100 User Manual Connect KDC to Computer Using the USB cable included with the KDC, follow the directions below. Connect the cable’s ultra mini USB connector to the KDC. Connect the cable’s Type A USB connector to your PC. Wait until your computer beeps and/or displays the message Found New Hardware.
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KDC100 User Manual Click Continue Anyway icon in Software Installation Logo testing window Click Finish icon in Found New Hardware Wizard window Verify COM Port Address User can verify installed COM Port in Device Manager...
2. Click Start icon then My Computer icon. A listing of devices on your computer will 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.
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KDC100 User Manual Click Next icon in KTSync Confirm Installation window Click Close icon in KTSync Installation Complete window and wait for Device Driver Installation Wizard Click Install this driver software anyway in Windows Security window...
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KDC100 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.
KDC100 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.
KDC100 User Manual 3. OPERATING THE KDC 3.1 Getting Started Attach Neck Strap to KDC To prevent possible damage to the KDC, we strongly recommend wearing it around your neck by the included neck strap. Also, please don’t swing KDC by the neck strap because contact with another object may cause it to malfunction or become damaged.
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.
KDC100 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.
KDC100 User Manual 3.3 KDC Menus Top Menu Sub Menu Options KDC100 KDC200 KDC250 KDC300 Normal Default Default Default Default Custom Custom Custom KDC Mode Custom Application Applicatio Applicatio Applicatio Application View/Del View/Del View/Del View/Delet View Data View/Delete ete Data...
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KDC100 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...
KDC100 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.
KDC100 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.
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KDC100 User Manual 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. The Prefix format must be defined in the data format menu of KTSync. The maximum length for a Prefix is 11 characters.
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KDC100 User Manual 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.
KDC100 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.
KDC100 User Manual System Menu Memory Size (3.0 version only) User can select normal data and application database memory partition size. KDC will erase all stored data upon changing the partition size. User should enter the following key sequence to change the partition.
KDC100 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...
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...
KDC100. Replacement batteries can be purchased from a KoamTac distributor. Batteries should be disposed of properly. Step One - Place KDC100 face down on a firm surface. On the back, locate the small black screw in the middle of KDC. This screw secures the battery cover.
KDC100 User Manual 4. 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+.
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KTSync menu options are unavailable. NOTE: Please do not use your computer during data synchronization. Bluetooth: This option is not available on KDC100. Exit: This option ends the KTSync program. You must re-run KTSync before you can synchronize data on the KDC.
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KDC100 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.
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.
KDC100 User Manual 4.3 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 12 - KTSync...
KDC100 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.
KDC100 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.
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 the host date and time. Synchronization of date and time occurs after the data is uploaded to the host device.
KDC100 User Manual 4.4 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.
KDC100 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.
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.
KDC100 User Manual 5. APPLICATION GENERATION [NOTE] KDC FW2.85.100.x doesn’t support the Application Generation feature. Users should upgrade FW2.85.100.x to FW2.86.100.x to use Application Generation feature When you select Application menu from the KTSync, you can choose from the following five Applications –...
KDC100 User Manual 5.1 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 17 –...
KDC100 User Manual • Starting quantity Enter a predefined start quantity for each scanned barcode. The start quantity can be defined from 1 to 128 and is modifiable using up or down side key. • Waiting to scan Enter the number of seconds the KDC pauses before the user prompts display. During this timeout period, the user can modify the quantity.
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KDC100 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.
KDC100 User Manual 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. If this option is not enabled, non-compliant data is stored.
KDC100 User Manual 5.2 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.
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KDC100 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...
KDC100 User Manual Pick/Bin The Pick/Bin predefined application is a special version of the Master/Slave predefined application. The Pick/Bin application allows you to define Pick ID and the barcode symbology for comparison with a defined Bin. Number of ID and Symbology Define Pick ID characters from 1 to 32 and the barcode symbology.
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KDC100 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...
KDC100 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.
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KDC100 User Manual Figure 23 – DB Lookup Application Menu...
• 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 •...
Out of scan range Move scanner farther from the barcode Incorrect angle Change the angle of scanner to barcode Symbology Contact KoamTac - www.koamtac.com for possibility of Failed reading not supported custom symbology support Scan options Check scan option settings...
KoamTac will not be liable in cases (i) in which the unit has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by KoamTac, (ii) in which the unit has not been maintained...
KDC100 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...
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.
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KDC100 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:...
KDC100 User Manual A.2 Code Options The KDC supports the following barcode options: Transmission of start and stop characters Reverse direction Symbology conversion Verification of optional check character Transmission of check digit Transmission of Start and Stop Characters For Codabar symbols you can choose not to transmit the start and stop symbols, the NOTIS Editing. By default, they are transmitted.
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.
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.
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. Check Characters Yes, we recommend the use of check-characters in barcodes.
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.
Appendix B – FAQ B.1 Symbology Q: What barcode symbologies are supported by the KDC100? A: The KDC100 supports most major 1D barcode symbologies. Below is a list of the1D symbologies supported by the KDC100. KDC300 KDC100 / 200 / 250...
A: The battery on the KDC100 can be charged at least 300 times before it needs to be replaced. Q: How long does it take to charge the KDC100 battery? A: It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the KDC100 from an empty battery status to a fully charged status.
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.
KD100 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...
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KD100 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...
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KD100 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...
KD100 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...
KD100 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...
KD100 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...
KD100 User Manual C.10 Data Process - Data Format – Handshake (KDC100/200/250) Data format - Barcode only Data format - Packet data Enable Handshake Disable Handshake...
KD100 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...
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KD100 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...
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KD100 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...
KD100 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...
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KD100 User Manual Auto Power On Time 10sec Enable Beep Warning Disable Beep Warning...
KD100 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...
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KD100 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...
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KD100 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”...
KD100 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...
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KD100 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...
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Version ......... 37 Power ........93 Filter ........32 View ........32 Prefix ......41, 48 Format ........33 Website ....See Koamtac Process ......... 33 Full ......... 38, 64 Wedge ......33, 47 Reset ........37 Handshake ..... 34, 36 Wide ........