KoamTac KDC185 User manual

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Contents
Product Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 KDC185 Diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 How to turn on and off .................................................................................................................................. 3
Pairing (Bluetooth or NFC).................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Bluetooth Profiles Explained......................................................................................................................... 3
2.2Bluetooth Pairing a KDC185 to your smart device with special barcodes ................................................ 4
2.3 Bluetooth Pairing a KDC185 to your smart device with NFC (Android Only) ........................................... 5
Usage...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Using Keyboard Wedge (HID Keyboard) ..................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Using KTSync –Android/iOS ........................................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Using KTSync Keyboard –Android............................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Using KTSync Keyboard –iOS ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.5 Using other Developed Applications with SDK –Android/iOS ............................................................... 10
Product Specifications......................................................................................................................................... 11
Social Distancing Feature ................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Social Distancing Feature Parameters........................................................................................................ 12
5.2 Enabling the Social Distancing Feature via the KDC Menu ..................................................................... 12
5.3 Enabling the Social Distancing Feature via Social Distance Barcodes.................................................... 13
5.4 Enabling the Social Distancing Feature via the KTSync application........................................................ 15
5.5 Examples of Social Distance Alerts & Social Distance Alert Data............................................................ 16

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Product Introduction
The KDC185 Bluetooth barcode scanner is a 2D Imager Bluetooth Barcode Data Collector supporting
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) v5.0. The KDC185 can be used stand-alone, or with a KDC185 Ring Trigger or
Finger Trigger Safety Glove to create a wearable solution.
1.1 KDC185 Diagram

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1.2 How to turn on and off
Refer to the figure in section 1.1 to locate the SCAN and DOWN buttons.
Note: The trigger on the Ring Scanner and Finger Trigger Glove work as SCAN buttons.
a) Press and hold the SCAN + DOWN buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
b) The KDC will beep when it is turned ON.
c) Press and hold the SCAN + DOWN buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds again to turn off
the KDC.
Pairing (Bluetooth or NFC)
Connecting your KDC using Bluetooth is made easy with the below pairing barcodes.
If using an Android device, pairing via NFC is even easier: just approaching the KDC to the back of the host
device’s NFC area is enough for pairing. For more details, see section 2.3
2.1 Bluetooth Profiles Explained
a. HID Profile: Allows one-way Bluetooth communication with an Android, iOS, or Windows
host device. The KDC only transmits data to the host device.
b. SPP Profile: Allows two-way Bluetooth communication. The KDC transmits data to the
host device and the host device can transmit data back to the KDC.
Note:HID inputs data directly into an application. SPP requires the KOAMTAC SDK to
input data into an application. To gain access to the SDK, please complete the form here:
https://www.koamtac.com/sdk/

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2.2 Bluetooth Pairing a KDC185 to your smart device with special barcodes
Bluetooth Profile & Pairing
#1. HID-BLE & Pairing (Android, iOS, Windows, Mac)
#2. SPP-BLE & Pairing (Android, iOS, Windows, Mac)
a. Navigate to the Bluetooth setting on the host device and ensure that Bluetooth is both
enabled and searching for devices.
b. Using the KDC, scan the pairing barcode above that corresponds to your desired
Bluetooth profile. If you are unsure which Bluetooth profile is right for you, please refer
to Chapter section 2.1.
•If you use an Android, iOS, Windows, or Mac device and desire an HID connection,
then scan barcode #1 above.
•If you desire an SPP connection for any device, then scan barcode #2 above.
c. In HID Profile, check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your host device. From the
list, select the KDC185 listed by serial number in brackets that matches the serial number
found on the back side of the KDC185. KDC185 will beep upon connection and display
“Bluetooth Connected” on its screen. Now it is ready to use.
d. In SPP Profile for non-iOS, check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your host
device. From the list, select the KDC18 5 listed by serial number in brackets that matches
the serial number found on the back side of the KDC185. KDC185 will beep upon
connection and display “Bluetooth Connected” on its screen, but you should launch
KTSync or your application and select KDC185 within the application to complete the
connection. Now it is ready to use.
e. In SPP Profile for iOS, the KDC is NOT listed on your host device, so you should launch
KTSync or your application and select the KDC185 listed by serial number in brackets that
matches the serial number found on the back side of the KDC18 5. KDC185 will beep upon
connection and display “Bluetooth Connected” on its screen. Now it is ready to use.

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2.3 Bluetooth Pairing a KDC185 to your smart device with NFC (Android Only)
This feature applies only to Android. KDC may be paired in either HID or SPP only.
a. Navigate to the NFC setting on the host device and ensure that Bluetooth is both
enabled and searching for devices.
b. On the KDC, make sure NFC pairing is enabled by navigating to KDC MENU →BLE
Config →NFC Pairing →Enabled →Save & Exit.
c. On the KDC, select the pairing profile by navigating to KDC MENU →BT Config →
Connect Device →Select HID or SPP →Save & Exit.
Or, select the profile using the special barcodes below:
a. Approach the NFC area on the back of the host device with the KDC to complete pairing.
Select Bluetooth Profile
#1. HID Profile (Android Only)
#2. SPP Profile (Android Only)

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Usage
3.1 Using Keyboard Wedge (HID Keyboard)
This option is only available using Bluetooth connection with HID profile.
Once the KDC is paired with the host, open any application with a text field and tap on the text field. Scan any
barcode and it will populate in the text field.
3.2 Using KTSync –Android/iOS
You can use KTSync to utilize your KDC alone or with a native application. This is only available using a
Bluetooth connection with SPP or MFi.
a) Download and install KTSync from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
b) Open KTSync and tap on the “Connect” option on the bottom left to view a list of available devices.
(Fig. 1)
c) From the device list, select your KDC –ensuring that the serial number displayed in brackets matches
the serial number on the back of your KDC. (Fig. 2)
d) Upon successful connection, KTSync will display “Connected” next to the name of your KDC at the top
of the application. (Fig. 3)
e) To test your connection, scan any barcode. If the connection is successful, the barcode data will display
on the screen. (Fig. 3)
< Fig. 1 > < Fig. 2 > < Fig. 3 >

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In Always-pairing mode, an application can connect to a KDC without reading a pairing barcode, so the
connection procedure is a little different.
a) In the KTSync app, tap the Connect icon at the bottom left of the app.
b) In KTSync, tap “Start BLE Scanning” in the top right.
c) In KTSync, check the list of found devices.
d) In KTSync, tap the KDC185 listed by serial number in brackets followed by [BLE] that matches the serial
number found on the back side of the KDC185. The format will look like this, KDC185[xxxxxx] [BLE],
where xxxxxx is the serial number.
e) The KDC185 will beep upon connection and display “Bluetooth Connected” on its screen. Now it is
ready to use.
< Fig. 4>

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3.3 Using KTSync Keyboard –Android
Once your KDC is connected to KTSync, you can use your KDC as a keyboard.
a) While KTSync is running in the background, navigate to Settings > Language & Input > Virtual
Keyboard > Manage keyboards
b) Tap on “KTSync Keyboard” to enable it.
c) Change “KTSync Keyboard” to the default keyboard. (Fig. 5)
To switch back to the previous keyboard, simply change the default keyboard again. Or, when a text field is
selected swipe down from the top of the screen to bring up the notification panel. Select ‘choose input
method’ and you can select the default keyboard from here. (Fig. 6)
< Fig. 5 > < Fig. 6 >

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3.4 Using KTSync Keyboard –iOS
Once your KDC is connected to KTSync, you can use your KDC as a keyboard.
a) Navigate to the iPhone/iPad/iPod Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard...
> Select the KTSync keyboard to be added. (Fig. 7)
b) Select the KTSync Keyboard and toggle the switch to Allow Full Access. (Fig. 8)
< Fig. 7 > < Fig. 8 >
c) Open the application you want to scan into and tap on the screen, so the on-screen keyboard appears.
d) Press and hold the globe icon located to the left of the spacebar.
e) Select the KTSync Keyboard and begin scanning. (Fig. 9)
< Fig. 9 >
Note: The KDC must be connected to KTSync & the KTSync keyboard must be selected for this to work.

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3.5 Using other Developed Applications with SDK –Android/iOS
A Software Development Kit (SDK) for Android
and iOS is available to all KOAMTAC
customers to ensure smooth development of
applications that work seamlessly with a KDC
scanner. It’s easy to request the SDK from the
KOAMTAC website:
a) On any web browser, open
www.koamtac.com
b) Navigate to Support > Downloads > SDK
c) Complete the form and submit it.
After submission, a KOAMTAC representative
will reach out regarding next steps for
completing the SDK Agreement.
The SDK package will have libraries, documents,
a sample application and its source code.

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Product Specifications
Physical
Design
Companion Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
Size
1.2 in x 2.6 in x 0.7 in / 29 mm x 65 mm x 18 mm
Weight
1.2 oz / 35 g
Functionality
Supporting OS
Android / iOS / Windows / Mac OS X
Keys
Scan Key, Up Key, Down Key
Buzzer
Yes
LED Indicator
2 Status LED (Red / Amber / Green)
USB Port
1 Type-C USB Port
Memory
RAM
SDRAM 256KB
ROM
Program Flash ROM 1MB
User Data Flash ROM 5MB
Barcode Storage
262,000 Barcodes (EAN-13)
Power
Battery (Standard)
500 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Charging Solution
USB Connector / Charging Cradle
Charging Time
3 Hours
Communication
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy V5.0, HID/SPP
Type-C USB
Flash Memory (Windows) –5MB
USB HID
USB Serial (Android with OTG cable / Windows)
Barcode Reader
1D/2D Symbology
Yes
# of scans per charge
(1 sec interval)
> 20,000
# of scans per charge
(10 sec interval)
> 14,000
Scan Range (20mil Code39)
2.79" to 29.41" (71 mm to 747 mm)
Screen Reading
Yes
Postal Codes / OCR
Passport
Yes / No
Environment
Drop Spec
5 ft (1.5 m)
6 ft (1.8 m) with a protective boot
IP Rating
IP65
Operating Temp.
14 ˚F to 122 ˚F (-10 ˚C to 50 ˚C)
Storage Temp.
-4 ˚F to 140 ˚F (-20 ˚C to 60 ˚C)
Humidity Spec
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Regulatory
Conformance
LED Safety
IEC62471:2006
Regulatory
CE, FCC, KC, J-MIC, VCCI, SRRC, RoHS Compliant
Accessories
2-Slot Charging Cradle
Yes
10-Slot Charging Cradle
Yes
Finger Trigger Glove
Yes
Ring Scanner
Yes (1-Finger)

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Protective Boot
Yes
Social Distancing Feature
The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new challenge to every workplace - warehouses,
manufacturing lines, and even retail store floors - the need to maintain distance
between people for their health and safety. Reopening your business is already an
undertaking but ensuring social distance among your workers is made easy with the
KOAMTAC social distancing feature.
Whether you’re a small or enterprise business, the KOAMTAC social distancing feature
works with the technology and systems you already have in place so you, and your
workers, can have peace-of-mind as you adjust to the new normal.
➢Supported on all Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 KDC devices.
➢For more on the social distancing feature, please watch: https://youtu.be/m4Manx9vK68
There are three ways to enable and control the settings for the social distancing feature:
1. Enable via the KDC menu
2. Scan the special Social Distance barcodes that correspond with the settings you wish to enable
3. Enable via the KTSync application
5.1 Social Distancing Feature Parameters
The following parameters can be changed:
➢Distance: Set the acceptable social distance range with values between 1 to 10 meters (Default:
Disabled).
➢Host Alert: This setting will forward distance alerts to the connected host device (Default: Disabled).
➢KDC Alert: This setting allows the user to enable/disable an audible beep sound (Default: Enabled),
vibration (Default: Disabled), and data storage (Default: Disabled) settings for distance violations on the
KDC.
➢Security Key: Choose between fixed key or a custom key. Only KDC devices using the same key will be
able to detect and report the distance between devices. If fixed key is selected, the KDC will use a
predefined key. If you prefer to set your own custom key, this action can only be performed though
using KTSync (Default: Fixed Key).
5.2 Enabling the Social Distancing Feature via the KDC Menu
If you prefer to enable the social distancing feature by navigating through the KDC menu, then follow the
instructions below:
a) From KDC BLE Config menu, select Social Dist. to configure

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b) Set the Distance from 1m to 10m
c) Set the Host Alert to enable/disable
d) Set the KDC Alert: Beep, Vibrator, and Data Store to desired settings
e) Set the Security Key: Fixed Key or Custom Key
5.3 Enabling the Social Distancing Feature via Social Distance Barcodes
If you prefer to enable the social distancing feature via special barcodes, scan the special social distance
barcodes that correspond with the settings you wish to enable:
Social Distance Range
Disable
1.0M
2.0M
3.0M
4.0M
5.0M
7.0M
10.0M
Host Alert

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Enable
Disable
KDC Alert
Beep Enable
Beep Disable
Vibrate Enable
Vibrate Disable
Store Data Enable
Store Data Disable
Security Key
Fixed Key
Custom Key
Disable All

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5.4 Enabling the Social Distancing Feature via the KTSync application
The social distancing feature can also be configured in the KTSync application.
* Note: This menu is only shown when KTSync is connected to a KDC BLE device running firmware version
050025 or higher.
a) Open KTSync and tap the Setting icon
b) Select KDC Menu (Fig. 10)
c) Select Social Distance Finding (Fig. 11)
d) Choose your Social Distance settings. Settings listed in the KDC Configuration section are the same
settings available to you as if you were setting parameters on the KDC itself. These settings will be
saved when you exit this screen. (Fig. 12)
e) Additional Application Configuration settings can be set on this screen as well. (Fig. 12)
• Enable Vibrator : If enabled, the host device vibrates when receiving social distance alert data.
• Enable Email Sending : If enabled, email application is launched instead of a social distance
data pop up when receiving social distance alert data.
• Email Address: Register and email address to send social alert events.

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< Fig. 10 > < Fig. 11 > < Fig. 12 >
5.5 Examples of Social Distance Alerts & Social Distance Alert Data
Whenever the KDC is connected, the KDC is sending social distance alert data to host device if host alert is
enabled and another KDC is found within the selected distance range.
When a social distance violation occurs, you may receive these alerts, depending on settings:
1. Social distance warning on KDC, showing your KDC serial number accompanied by beep/vibrate if
selected. (Fig. 13)
2. Social distance pop-up in KTSync showing your KDC serial number, the date & time of the violation,
the serial number of the other detected KDC, and the distance if using the host alert setting. (Fig. 14)
3. Social distance email showing your KDC serial number, the date & time of the violation, the serial
number of the other detected KDC, and the distance if using the enable email sending setting. (Fig. 15)
*Note: When reconnected, the KDC will send social distance data to the host device even if the same KDC is
found within distance.
*Note: Only one social distance data alert is sent to the host device when multiple KDC devices are detected if
social alert is already being displayed as a pop-up or email application is already launched.

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< Fig. 13 > < Fig. 14 > < Fig. 15 >
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