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TABLEOFCONTENTS
2.1 KDC Package.......................................................................................................................................7
2.2 KDC Characteristics .............................................................................................................................8
2.3 Installation...........................................................................................................................................10
Verify System Requirements................................................................................................................10
Affix Neck Strap to KDC.......................................................................................................................10
Copy CD to PC.....................................................................................................................................10
Connect KDC to PC..............................................................................................................................11
Charge KDC Battery.............................................................................................................................11
Configure KDC .....................................................................................................................................12
2.4 Basic Operation..................................................................................................................................13
Reading Barcodes................................................................................................................................13
Upload Barcode Data to PC.................................................................................................................13
2.5 KDC Menus ........................................................................................................................................14
KDC Mode Menu..................................................................................................................................15
View Data Menu...................................................................................................................................15
Set Barcodes Menu..............................................................................................................................15
Code Options Menu..............................................................................................................................15
Scan Options Menu..............................................................................................................................15
Data Process Menu..............................................................................................................................16
System Menu........................................................................................................................................17
2.6 LED Status..........................................................................................................................................18
2.7 Empty Battery.....................................................................................................................................18
2.8 Buffer Full ...........................................................................................................................................18
2.9 Reset Feature.....................................................................................................................................19
2.10 Replace Battery................................................................................................................................20
3.1 Connect to KDC..................................................................................................................................22
3.2 Synchronization Settings....................................................................................................................23
Destination of Data...............................................................................................................................23
Synchronization Methods.....................................................................................................................24
KDC Wedge Method.............................................................................................................................25
Synchronization Options.......................................................................................................................25
3.3 Barcode & KDC Settings....................................................................................................................26
3.4 Others.................................................................................................................................................27
4.1 Launching Application Generation Tool..............................................................................................28
4.2 Application Settings............................................................................................................................29
4.3 Predefined Application........................................................................................................................30
4.4 Custom Applications........................................................................................................................32
Generate Application............................................................................................................................32
Data Filter Settings...............................................................................................................................33
LISTING OF FIGURES...............................................................................................................................4
LISTING OF TABLES................................................................................................................................4
1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................6
2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION...........................................................................................................7
3. SYNCHRONIZATION...........................................................................................................................21
4. APPLICATION GENERATON TOOL..................................................................................................28

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Application Download and Execution...................................................................................................35
A.1 Symbologies.......................................................................................................................................39
A.2 Code Options .....................................................................................................................................41
Reverse Direction.................................................................................................................................41
Symbology Conversion.........................................................................................................................41
Verification of Optional “Check Digit” ...................................................................................................42
Transmission of “Check Digit” ..............................................................................................................42
Resolution of Inconsistencies...............................................................................................................43
A.3 Miscellaneous Barcode Information...................................................................................................44
Height of a Linear Barcode...................................................................................................................44
Check Characters.................................................................................................................................44
Prevent Interleave 2 of 5 Partial Reading.............................................................................................44
Equation to Determining Potential Number of Stored Barcodes..........................................................45
Data Buffer Full.....................................................................................................................................45
B.1 Symbology..........................................................................................................................................46
B.2 Host Interface.....................................................................................................................................47
B.3 Battery................................................................................................................................................47
B.4 Memory ..............................................................................................................................................47
B.5 Programming......................................................................................................................................48
C.1 Set Symbologies................................................................................................................................49
C.2 Barcode Options ................................................................................................................................52
C.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode...........................................................................................................54
C.4 Scan Options......................................................................................................................................55
C.5 Scan Timeout.....................................................................................................................................56
C.6 Minimum Barcode Length..................................................................................................................57
C.7 Security Level.....................................................................................................................................60
C.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store.............................................................................................................61
C.9 Data Process - Data Format - Handshake.........................................................................................62
C.10 Data Process - Termination Character ............................................................................................63
C.11 System.............................................................................................................................................64
C.12 Sleep Timeout..................................................................................................................................66
C.13 Function ...........................................................................................................................................67
C.14 Number ............................................................................................................................................68
C.15 Lower Case Alphabet.......................................................................................................................69
C.16 Upper Case Alphabet.......................................................................................................................72
C.17 Control Character.............................................................................................................................75
C.18 Symbol Character ............................................................................................................................76
5. TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................................36
6. WARRANTY.........................................................................................................................................37
7. CONTACT INFORMATION..................................................................................................................38
APPENDIX A - BARCODE & SCAN OPTIONS......................................................................................39
APPENDIX B – FAQ................................................................................................................................46
APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES...................................................................................................49
APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES...................................................................................................49
INDEX.......................................................................................................................................................80

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LISTINGOFFIGURES
Figure 1 - Contents of KDC Package______________________________________________________ 7
Figure 2 - Characteristics of KDC100 _____________________________________________________ 8
Figure 3 - Characteristics of KDC200 - KDC200P - KDC300 ___________________________________ 9
Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons _____________________________________________________ 12
Figure 5 - KDC Display _______________________________________________________________ 13
Figure 6 - Reset Function for KDC200 - KDC200P - KDC300__________________________________ 19
Figure 7 - Reset Function of KDC100 ____________________________________________________ 19
Figure 8 - Replacing KDC Battery _______________________________________________________ 20
Figure 9 - KTSync®Synchronizer Menu __________________________________________________ 21
Figure 10 - COM Port Selection for KDC__________________________________________________ 22
Figure 11 - KTSync®Synchronization Settings _____________________________________________ 23
Figure 12 - Barcode & KDC Settings, Symbologies, and Scan Options __________________________ 26
Figure 13 - KTSync®Confirmation Settings________________________________________________ 27
Figure 14 - KTSync®Application Menu ___________________________________________________ 28
Figure 15 – Application Settings Menu ___________________________________________________ 29
Figure 16 - Predefined Application Settings________________________________________________ 30
Figure 17 – Predefined Application Flow Chart _____________________________________________ 31
Figure 18 – Data Filter Settings_________________________________________________________ 33
LISTINGOFTABL ES 
Table 1 - Features of KDC______________________________________________________________ 6
Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery ________________________________________ 11
Table 3 - KDC Menu Options___________________________________________________________ 14
Table 4 - Factory Default Settings for KDC ________________________________________________ 17
Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs__________________________________________________________ 18
Table 6 - Troubleshooting Techniques ___________________________________________________ 36
Table 7 - Symbologies Supported by KDC ________________________________________________ 39
Table 8 - Add-on for EAN-13 Symbology__________________________________________________ 40
Table 9 - Add-on for EAN-8 Symbology___________________________________________________ 40
Table 10 - Symbology Conversion_______________________________________________________ 41
Table 11 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit" ____________________________________________ 42
Table 12 - Transmission of "Check Digit" _________________________________________________ 42
Table 13 - Resolution of Inconsistencies__________________________________________________ 43
Table 14 - Symbologies Supported by KDC _______________________________________________ 46

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing KoamTac’s revolutionary barcode scanner and data collector. 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.
Table 1 - Features of KDC
FEATURES KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300
USB CONNECTIONS 2 1 1 1
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY YES YES YES YES
SCAN ENGINE Laser Laser Laser Imager
AUTOMATIC DATA UPLOAD YES YES YES YES
STORES 10,000+ BARCODES YES YES YES YES
KTSYNC®SOFTWARE YES YES YES YES
SDK FOR DEVELOPERS YES YES YES YES
SUPPORTS MICROSOFT©
XP, VISTA, MOBILE 5.0+ YES YES YES YES
BLUETOOTH ENABLED NO YES YES YES

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2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION
2.1 KDC Package
The standard KDC package contains:
1. One KDC barcode data collector
2. One USB cable
3. One neck strap
4. One KDC Laser Barcode Data Collector CD with
9KTSync© for XP, Vista, and Mobile 5.0+
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2.3 Installation
Verify System Requirements
Prior to connecting the KDC to your computer, please verify that your system meets the minimum system
requirements.
9Microsoft Windows XP or Vista
9Accessible USB port or serial port for connecting KDC to your computer
Affix Neck Strap to KDC
We strongly recommend attaching the neck strap to the KDC. Wear the KDC securely around your neck to
prevent potential damage to the device if dropped. DO NOT swing the product with the neck strap. Contact
with another object may damage the KDC causing it to malfunction. To install the neck strap,
1. Fit small thin cord of the strap around the pillar of the KDC.
2. Loop the thick cord of the strap through the thin loop.
3. Pull the strap tight.
Copy CD to PC
Please create a directory in PC and copy CD files.
•Insert the CD into your PC’s disk drive.
•Create a directory in PC and copy XP.Vista and Mobile5.0_6.0 folders from CD.
•XP.Vista directory contains KTSync®program, User Manual, and KTReader.inf files
•Mobile5.0_6.0 contains KTSync®programs for Microsoft®Windows Pocket PC 2003, Mobile 5.0,
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Connect KDC to PC
The KDC is equipped with one ultra mini USB port. If you have the KDC100, it has two ports, Ultra
Mini and standard Type A which swings out. See Figure 2 for more details. The USB port is used
to upload barcode data and to charge the KDC battery. Prior to using the KDC, you must install the
KDC device driver on your PC. Using the USB cable included with the KDC, follow the directions below.
1. Connect the cable’s ultra mini USB connector to the KDC.
2. Connect the cable’s Type A USB connector to your PC.
3. Wait until your computer beeps and/or displays the message New Hardware Found.
4. Follow the prompts to search for the KDC device driver.
5. Select KTReader.inf file in XP.Vista directory and continue with the hardware installation procedure.
6. KTReader.inf is the device driver for 32bit Microsoft®Windows XP and Vista. 64bit device driver can
be downloaded from KoamTac home page.
Charge KDC Battery
After installing the KDC, you must charge its battery. To charge the battery, follow these directions.
1. Connect the cable’s ultra mini USB connector to the KDC.
2. Connect the cable’s Type A USB connector to your computer.
3. Your KDC battery will begin charging. Two small LEDs on the front panel will illuminate orange.
When the battery is fully charged, the LEDs will illuminate green.
KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300
2 Hours 2 Hours 2 Hours 4 Hours
Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery

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Press UP and DOWN Scroll Buttons
simultaneously to access the KDC
menu.
Configure KDC
The KDC is designed to meet the data collection requirements of many different industries in a variety of
dynamic situations. To perform well in these diverse environments, the KDC is designed to be configured
easily and quickly. For the KDC to perform at its maximum level, the KDC must be configured properly.
Until you are familiar with configuring the KDC, it is recommended that you DO NOT modify the KDC. The
KDC can be configured in three different methods which are explained in Section 2.5 – KDC Menus,
Chapter 3 –Synchronization, and Appendix C – Special Barcodes.
CONFIGURATION METHODS FOR THE KDC
•KDC Menu
•KTSync® Software
•Special Barcodes
Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons

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2.4 Basic Operation
Reading Barcodes
Reading a barcode is simply. Point the KDC at a barcode and press the scan button. Be sure to point
the scan engine at the barcode, not at your face, making sure to position the light beam on the barcode.
If the barcode is scanned successfully, you will hear one beep and the LEDs will illuminate in green.
The scanned barcode data will display along with scan time and battery level. Depending on the
configuration of your KDC, other information may also display.
If the scan was unsuccessful, you will hear two beeps, the LEDs will illuminate in red, and the message
Failed reading… will display. If you have problems scanning a barcode, try the following suggestions
while pointing the KDC at the barcode and depressing the scan button.
zModify the angle of the KDC in relation to the barcode, making the angle bigger or smaller as needed.
zModify the distance between the barcode and the KDC, moving closer or further away as needed.
zCheck option settings defined in the KDC menu section and change options as needed.
zCheck that the barcode’s width does not exceed the light beam’s width and vice versa.
Upload Barcode Data to PC
Use the KTSync®synchronization program to upload barcode data from the KDC to your PC. Please
refer to Chapter 3. Synchronization for details.
Figure 5 - KDC Display

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2.5 KDC Menus
Top Menu Sub Menu Note
KDC Mode
Normal Default
Application Custom Application
View Data View/Delete View/Delete Data
Set
Barcodes
EAN13 Enable/Disable
EAN8 Enable/Disable
UPCA Enable/Disable
UPCE Enable/Disable
CODE39 Enable/Disable
ITF14 Enable/Disable
CODE128 Enable/Disable
I2of5 Enable/Disable
CODABAR Enable/Disable
EAN128 Enable/Disable
CODE93 Enable/Disable
CODE35 Enable/Disable
BooklandEAN Enable/Disable
EAN13withAddon Enable/Disable
EAN8withAddon Enable/Disable
UPCAwithAddon Enable/Disable
UPCEwithAddon Enable/Disable
Barcode
Options
CodaBar_NoStartStopChars Narrow/Wide
UPCE_as_UPCA Narrow/Wide
EAN8_as_EAN13 Narrow/Wide
UPCE_as_EAN13 Narrow/Wide
ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide
VerifyCheckDigit Narrow/Wide
UPCA_as_EAN13 Narrow/Wide
I2of5_VerifyCheckDigit Narrow/Wide
Code39_VerifyCheckDigit Narrow/Wide
I2of5_ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide
Code39_ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide
UPCE_ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide
UPCA_ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide
EAN8_ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide
EAN13_ReturnCheckDigit
Narrow/Wide
Top Menu Sub Menu Note
Scan
Options
Scan Angle Narrow/Wide
Filter Normal/High
Time Out .5 seconds to 10 seconds
Min. Barcode Length 2 to 36 characters
Security Level 1 to 4 level
Data
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Wedge / Store
Wedge Only
Wedge & Store
Store Only
Wedge & Store if Sent
Wedge & Store if Not Sent
Data Format
Barcode only
Packet Data
Handshake Enable/Disable
Terminator None, CR, LF, CR+LF, or Tab
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Auto Connect Enabled/Disabled
Auto Power On Enabled/Disabled
Auto Power Off Enabled/Disabled
Beep Warning Enabled/Disabled
Power Off Time 1 to 30 minutes
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Quality 1 to 4
Tilt 1 to 6
Start/Stop Enable/Disable
System
Memory Status No. of Stored Barcodes &
Free Memory Available
Reset Memory Empties Data Memory
Sleep Timeout Disabled to 10 minutes
Date / Time YYYY:MM:DD or
HH:MM:SS
Battery % of Battery Charge Available
Version Firmware Version & Serial No.
Button Lock Enabled/Disabled
Beep Sound Enabled/Disabled
Auto Exit Enabled/Disabled
Port Status Enabled/Disabled
Display Format Time & Battery, Type & Time, or
Type & Battery
Factory Default Restores Default Settings
Table 3 - KDC Menu Options

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KDC Mode Menu
The KDC Mode Menu has two options – Normal and Application modes.
zNormal: This is the default mode which provides basic barcode scanning. In Normal mode barcode
data can be manipulation directly through the KDC or using KTSync® during the synchronization
process.
zApplication: This mode allowing you to run user application created by Application Generation Tool
described in Chapter 4.
View Data Menu
This menu option allows you to view and/or delete barcodes stored in the KDC.
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.
Code Options Menu
Your KDC supports various Code Options including Transmission of Start and Stop Characters, Symbology
Conversion, Verification of Optional Check Character, and Transmission of Check Digit. Please refer to
Appendix A.2 Code Options for a detailed explanation of each option.
Scan Options Menu
•Scan Angle: Allows you to configure the laser beam angle to the barcode. Wide is 54o and Narrow is
27o. The default is Wide.
•Filter: Allows you to change the Filter mode from Normal to High for poor quality barcodes.
The default is Normal.
•Timeout: Allows you to set the length of time before the KDC will stop scanning a barcode from .5
second up to 10 seconds. The default is 2 seconds.
•Minimum Barcode Length: Allows you to set a barcode length from 2 characters to 36 characters. It is
strongly recommended that you maximize the minimum barcode length setting to prevent possible
errors. The default is 4 characters.
•Security Level: Allows you to ensure an accurate barcode reading by setting the number of times the
KDC will read a barcode. Security Level is set from 1 up to 4. The higher security level means more

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reliable readings though some performance degradation is likely. For poor quality barcodes, we
recommend increasing the security level. The default is 1.
Data Process Menu
Wedge/Store - The KDC provides five modes of data transmission in keyboard wedging mode.
•Wedge Only: Barcode data is NOT stored in memory but transmitted to the host.
•Wedge & Store Only: Barcode data is stored in memory and transmitted to the host.
•Store Only: Barcode data is stored in memory but NOT transmitted to the host.
•Wedge & Store if Sent: If data transmission is successful, barcode data is stored in memory.
•Wedge & Store if Not Sent: If data transmission is NOT successful, barcode data is stored in memory.
Data Format - The KDC provides two data formats, Barcode Only and Packet Data.
zBarcode Only: KDC transmits scanned barcodes only. User may incorporate proper data
transmission error detection and correction mechanism in this mode.
KDC supports various termination
characters for barcode only format.
User can select <NONE>, <CR>, <LF>,
<CR+LF> or <TAB> as the termination character.
zPacket Data: KDC transmits packet data with checksum to minimize transmission errors.
KTSync®operates in Packet Data mode ONLY.
If you are using KTSync®, Data Format mode must be set to Packet Data.
Handshake - KDC provides Handshake mode when Data Format is set to Packet Data.
zHandshake Mode will increase the reliability of barcode data transmission.
zThe default mode for Handshake is Disabled.
zData transmission speed is slower when Handshake Mode is Enabled.
Terminator – KDC supports various termination characters when the Data Format mode is set to Barcode
Only. This option allows you to select <NONE>, <CR>, <LF>, <CR+LF>, or <TAB> as the
termination character. The default terminator is <CR+LF>.

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System Menu
•Memory Status: Checks the number of stored barcodes and memory usage.
•Reset Memory: Resets KDC memory by erasing all stored barcodes.
•Sleep Timeout: Sets amount of time KDC waits, when not being used, before going to sleep.
•Date/Time: Sets the date and time of KDC which can also be set using KTSync®
•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.
•Port Status: Enable or disable KDC port messages.
•Display Format: Selection of display format - Time & Battery, Type & Time, or Type & Battery
•Factory Default: Resets certain KDC options to factory defaults. Factory defaults for all KDC models
are listed below.
Set Barcodes
EAN13
EAN8
UPCAUPCE
CODE39
ITIF14
CODE128
I2of5
CODABAR
EAN128
CODE93
CODE35
Code Options
UPCEreturnCheckDigit
UPCAreturnCheckDigit
EAN8returnCheckDigit
EAN13returnCheckDigit
Scan Options
Scan Angle – Wide
Filter – Normal
Timeout – 2 seconds
Minimum Length – 4
Characters
Security Level – 1 Level
Data Process
Wedge/Store – Wedge &
Store Always
Data Format – Barcode Only
Handshake- Disabled
Terminator - <CR> + <LF>
System
Sleep Timeout – 5 seconds
Button Lock – Disabled
Beep Sound – Enabled
Auto Exit –Enabled
Port Status –Enabled
Display Format – Time & Battery
Table 4 - Factory Default Settings for KDC

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2.6 LED Status
LED Color Status
Green zSuccessful Reading
zUSB is connected and battery is fully charged
Orange zLow battery
zUSB is connected and battery is charging
Red zNo reading
zEmpty battery
Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs
2.7 Empty Battery
The KDC will display the message Empty Battery Connect USB when the battery is empty. Synchronize
the KDC IMMEDIATELY to prevent loss of collected data.
2.8 Buffer Full
The KDC will display the message Buffer Full when the size of collected data reaches 190KB or the number
of collected barcodes is 10,240. To prevent the loss of data, you should synchronize the data then reset the
memory when this message displays.

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2.9 Reset Feature
The Reset feature lets you restart the KDC if necessary without losing any stored barcode data or option
settings. To reset the KDC, follow these steps.
1. Connect the KDC to your PC.
•KDC100 - Connect to your PC directly using the swing out, Type A USB connector.
See Figure 7 - Reset Function of KDC100.
•KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 - Connect to your PC using the included cable,
attaching the ultra mini USB connector to your KDC and the standard, Type A
connector to your PC’s USB port. See Figure 6 - Reset Function for KDC200 -
KDC200P - KDC300.
2. Press DOWN scroll button and SCAN button simultaneously for 5 seconds.
3. When the LEDs illuminate yellow, release the buttons.
4. 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
during the reset process.
Figure 7 - Reset Function of KDC100 Figure 6 - Reset Function for KDC200 - KDC200P - KDC300
DOWN Scroll Butt
o
DOWN Scroll Button Scan Button
Scan Button

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2.10 Replace Battery
The KDC battery has a lifetime of at least 300 charges. However, when the battery is no longer chargeable,
it needs to be replaced. You can purchase a replacement battery from your distributor. The steps for
replacing the battery are as follows.
1. Disassemble the KDC back cover by unscrewing the middle screw.
2. Remove old battery and replace with new battery.
3. Reassemble the back cover.
Figure 8 - Replacing KDC Battery