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TABLEOFCONTENTS
2.1 KDC Package...............................................................................................................................7
2.2 Characteristics of KDC .................................................................................................................8
2.3 Installation.....................................................................................................................................9
Verify System Requirements..........................................................................................................9
Affix Neck Strap to KDC.................................................................................................................9
Copy CD to PC...............................................................................................................................9
Connect KDC to PC......................................................................................................................10
Charge KDC Battery.....................................................................................................................10
Configure KDC .............................................................................................................................11
2.4 Basic Operation..........................................................................................................................12
Reading Barcodes........................................................................................................................12
Upload Barcode Data to PC.........................................................................................................12
2.5 KDC Menus ................................................................................................................................13
KDC Mode Menu..........................................................................................................................14
View Data Menu...........................................................................................................................14
Set Barcodes Menu......................................................................................................................14
Code Options Menu......................................................................................................................14
System Menu................................................................................................................................17
2.6 LED Status..................................................................................................................................18
2.7 Empty Battery.............................................................................................................................18
2.8 Buffer Full ...................................................................................................................................18
2.9 Reset ..........................................................................................................................................19
2.10 Replace Battery........................................................................................................................20
3.1 Connect to KDC..........................................................................................................................22
3.2 Synchronization Settings............................................................................................................23
Destination of Data.......................................................................................................................24
Synchronization Methods.............................................................................................................25
KDC Wedge Method.....................................................................................................................26
Synchronization Options...............................................................................................................27
3.3 Barcode & KDC Settings............................................................................................................28
3.4 Confirmation Settings .................................................................................................................29
LISTING OF TABLES........................................................................................................................4
LISTING OF FIGURES.......................................................................................................................4
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................6
2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION...................................................................................................7
3. SYNCHRONIZATION...................................................................................................................21

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A.1 Symbologies...............................................................................................................................34
A.2 Code Options .............................................................................................................................36
Transmission of Start and Stop Characters .................................................................................36
Reverse Direction.........................................................................................................................36
Symbology Conversion.................................................................................................................36
Verification of Optional “Check Digit” ...........................................................................................37
Transmission of “Check Digit” ......................................................................................................37
Resolution of Inconsistencies.......................................................................................................38
A.3 Miscellaneous Barcode Information...........................................................................................39
B.1 Symbology..................................................................................................................................41
B.2 Host Interface.............................................................................................................................42
B.3 Battery........................................................................................................................................42
B.4 Memory ......................................................................................................................................43
B.5 Programming..............................................................................................................................43
C.1 Set Symbologies........................................................................................................................44
C.2 Barcode Options ........................................................................................................................47
C.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode...................................................................................................49
C.4 Scan Options..............................................................................................................................50
C.5 Scan Timeout.............................................................................................................................51
C.6 Minimum Barcode Length..........................................................................................................52
C.7 Security Level.............................................................................................................................55
C.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store.....................................................................................................56
C.9 Data Process - Data Format - Handshake.................................................................................57
C.10 Data Process - Termination Character ....................................................................................58
C.11 System.....................................................................................................................................59
C.12 Sleep Timeout..........................................................................................................................61
C.13 Function ...................................................................................................................................62
C.14 Number ....................................................................................................................................63
C.15 Lower Case Alphabet...............................................................................................................64
C.16 Upper Case Alphabet...............................................................................................................67
C.17 Control Character.....................................................................................................................70
C.18 Symbol Character ....................................................................................................................71
4. MASTER - SLAVE BARCODE COMPARE.................................................................................30
5. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................31
6. WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................32
7. CONTACT INFORMATION..........................................................................................................33
APPENDIX A - BARCODE & SCAN OPTIONS.............................................................................34
APPENDIX B – FAQ.......................................................................................................................41
APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES...........................................................................................44
INDEX...............................................................................................................................................75

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LISTINGOFTA B L E S 
Table 1 - Features of KDC__________________________________________________________ 6
Table 2 - Amount of Time to Charge KDC Battery_______________________________________ 10
Table 3 - KDC Menu Settings and Options ____________________________________________ 13
Table 4 - KDC Factory Default Settings_______________________________________________ 17
Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs______________________________________________________ 18
Table 6 - Troubleshooting Techniques _______________________________________________ 31
Table 7 - Symbologies Supported by KDC ____________________________________________ 34
Table 8 - Add-on for EAN-13 Symbology______________________________________________ 35
Table 9 - Add-on for EAN-8 Symbology_______________________________________________ 35
Table 10 - Symbology Conversion___________________________________________________ 36
Table 11 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit" ________________________________________ 37
Table 12 - Transmission of "Check Digit" _____________________________________________ 37
Table 13 - Resolution of Inconsistencies______________________________________________ 38
Table 14 - Symbologies Supported by KDC ___________________________________________ 41
LISTINGOFFIGURES
Figure 1 - Contents of KDC Package__________________________________________________ 7
Figure 3 - Characteristics of KDC200, KDC200P, and KDC300 _____________________________ 8
Figure 2 - Characteristics of KDC100 _________________________________________________ 8
Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons _________________________________________________ 11
Figure 5 - KDC Display ___________________________________________________________ 12
Figure 6 - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 Reset Function ________________________________ 19
Figure 7 - KDC100 Reset Function__________________________________________________ 19
Figure 8 - Replacing KDC Battery ___________________________________________________ 20
Figure 9 - KTSync®Synchronizer Menu ______________________________________________ 21
Figure 10 - KTSync®COM Port Selection _____________________________________________ 22
Figure 11 - KTSync®Synchronization Settings _________________________________________ 23
Figure 12 - KTSync®Barcode, Symbologies, and Scan Options____________________________ 28
Figure 13 - KTSync®Confirmation Settings____________________________________________ 29
Figure 14 - Master-Slave Barcode Compare Application__________________________________ 30

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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
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FEATURES KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300
USB CONNECTIONS 2 1 1 1
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BATTERY YES YES YES YES
SCAN ENGINE Laser Laser Laser Imager
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UPLOAD YES YES YES YES
STORES 10,000+
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KTSYNC®SOFTWARE YES YES YES YES
SDK FOR DEVELOPERS YES YES YES YES
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BLUETOOTH ENABLED NO YES YES YES
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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.
Microsoft Windows XP or Vista
512 MB of free disk space on your system’s hard drive.
Accessible USB port or serial port for connecting KDC to your computer
256 MB of memory or more
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
To copy the contents from the KDC Laser Barcode Data Collector CD, insert the CD into your PC’s
disk drive. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start icon, My Computer icon, then the CD icon. A
folder labeled KDC will display. Highlight the folder and click Copy this folder on the left sidebar
menu. The Copy Items box pops up. Click on Make a New Folder. Rename folder to KTSync.
With the KTSync folder highlighted, click Copy. The KTSync®program, User Manual, and
KTReader.inf file will be copied into that folder.

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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, your
PC must recognize the KDC. With the USB cable that came with the KDC, connect the KDC to
your PC. Follow these directions for connecting the KDC to your PC.
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 displays the message New Hardware Found.
4. Follow the prompts to search for the KDC device driver. The device driver is located in the
KDSync directory created when you copied the CD contents to your PC.
5. Select KDSync directory and KTReader.inf file.
6. Continue with the hardware installation procedure.
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. If you don’t have a USB port on your computer, you can connect the KDC to the serial port on
your computer. You will need to convert the USB connector to a serial connector.
4. 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 - Amount of 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 – Currently only available for the KDC 100 / 200 / 200P only
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 for details on the Synchronization process.
Figure 5 - KDC Display

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2.5 KDC Menus
The KDC Menus are designed to make configuring the KDC easy. Access the KDC menus by
pressing the UP and DOWN scroll buttons on the side of the KDC simultaneously and holding for
five seconds. See Figure 3 – Location of Scroll Buttons for more details. The table below
summarizes the KDC Menus. Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information regarding each option
setting.
Top
Menu Sub Menu Note
Scan
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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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KDC200P
KDC300
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Power Enabled/Disabled
Pairing Enter Pairing Mode
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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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
Top
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KDC
Mode
Normal Default
Onetime Onetime Compare Mode
Continuous Continuous Compare Mode
Collation Select Compare Digits
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
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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
Table 3 - KDC Menu Settings and Options

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KDC Mode Menu
The KDC Mode Menu has three options – Normal, Onetime, and Continuous 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.
zOnetime: This mode allows you to define a master barcode and then
compare another barcode to the master barcode one time.
zContinuous: This mode allows you to define a master barcode and then compare multiple
barcodes to the master barcode continuously.
zCollation: This mode works in conjunction with Onetime and Continuous modes, allowing you
to define a string of characters within the master barcode and a string of characters within a
slave barcode for comparison in Onetime or Continuous modes.
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.

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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 reliable readings though some performance degradation is likely. For poor
quality barcodes, we recommend increasing the security level. The default is 1.

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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 – 2 Level
Data Process
Wedge/Store – Wedge & Store Always
Data Format – Barcode Only
Handshake- Disabled
Terminator - <CR> + <LF>
Bluetooth - KDC200/200P/300 only
Power – Disabled
Auto Connect – Disabled
Auto Power On –Disabled
Auto Power Off- Enabled
Beep Warning – Enabled
Power Off Time – 5 minutes
System
Sleep Timeout – 5 seconds
Button Lock – Disabled
Beep Sound – Enabled
Auto Exit –Enabled
Port Status –Enabled
Display Format – Time & Battery
Table 4 - KDC Factory Default Settings

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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 200KB 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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Figure 7 - KDC100 Reset Function
2.9 Reset
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 below.
•KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 - Connect to your PC using the included cable,
attaching the ultra mini USB connector to your KDC and the standard, Type A
connector to your PC’s USB port. See Figure below.
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.
DOWN Scroll Button Scan Button
DOWN Scroll Button Scan Button
Figure 6 - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 Reset Function

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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