KoamTac KDC20 User manual

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KDC User Manual
Rev 2.85T.A3 (KDC20/30/410/411/415/420/421/425/430)
3.x7.A3 (KDC100/200/250/270/300/350/350WA/450/470)
A01.05.08 (KDC500)

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Table of Contents
WARRANTY POLICY......................................................................................................17
1. INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................19
1.1 KDC Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 20
1.2 KDC Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 22
1.3 Keypad Functionality for KDC350 ........................................................................................ 26
1.4 Keypad Functionality for KDC500 ........................................................................................ 27
1.5 Input data by using a keypad (KDC350)............................................................................. 29
1.6 Turn on the power of KDC20/30/270/350/400/470/500................................................. 30
2. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................32
2.1 Bluetooth Pairing..................................................................................................................... 32
Preparing for Pairing ................................................................................................................................ 32
Pairing.............................................................................................................................................................. 34
2.2 KOAMTAC Installation Wizard .............................................................................................. 40
Windows 7, 8 & 10..................................................................................................................................... 40
Android............................................................................................................................................................ 42
iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch ....................................................................................................................... 42
3. OPERATING YOUR KDC........................................................................................44
3.1 Getting Started......................................................................................................................... 44
Attaching a Lanyard or Hand Strap to a KDC............................................................................. 44
Charge KDC Battery ................................................................................................................................. 45
Configure KDC ............................................................................................................................................ 45
3.2 Basics.......................................................................................................................................... 48

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Reading Barcodes..................................................................................................................................... 48
Read Barcodes with GPS Coordinates (KDC250G/350G) ................................................... 49
Reading HF RFID Tags (KDC450/470)............................................................................................ 50
Inputting Data by Using a Keypad (KDC350).............................................................................. 50
Read Magnetic-Stripe (MS) Card(KDC500)................................................................................. 51
Read Integrated Chip (IC) Card(KDC500)..................................................................................... 51
Synchronizing data to the host device........................................................................................... 51
3.3 KDC Menu ................................................................................................................................. 52
KDC Mode Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 76
View Data Menu......................................................................................................................................... 76
Set Barcodes Menu.................................................................................................................................. 76
Code Options Menu ................................................................................................................................. 76
Scan Options Menu ................................................................................................................................. 77
Data Process Menu.................................................................................................................................. 80
BT Config Menu –KDC20/30/200/250/270/300/350/400/470/500.................................. 86
BT Service Menu –KDC20/30/200/250/270/300/350/400/470/500................................ 88
GPS Config Menu –KDC250G/350G............................................................................................... 89
USB Mode Menu–100M/200M/250M/270/300M/350........................................................... 90
NFC Config Menu –KDC350N/411N/415N/421N/425N/500 ............................................ 92
UHF Config Menu –KDC450U............................................................................................................ 92
WIFI Config Menu (KDC350F) ............................................................................................................. 93
CDMA Config Menu (KDC350WA CDMA) .................................................................................... 94
MSR Config Menu –KDC415/425/430/500.................................................................................. 95
ICCR Config Menu –KDC500 .............................................................................................................. 98
SystemConfig Menu................................................................................................................................. 99
Key Mgmt Menu–KDC500..................................................................................................................103
Sensitive Menu –KDC500...................................................................................................................104
3.4 LED Status ............................................................................................................................... 106
3.5 Empty Battery......................................................................................................................... 106
KDC100/200/250/270/300/350 .........................................................................................................106
KDC20/30/400/470..................................................................................................................................106

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KDC500 .........................................................................................................................................................107
3.6 Buffer Full................................................................................................................................ 107
3.7 Reset Feature (100/200/250/300) or Power-on/off
(KDC20/30/270/350/400/470/500) ................................................................................................. 108
3.8 Replace Battery ...................................................................................................................... 109
4. BLUETOOTH -KDC20/30/200/250/270/300/350/400/470/500 ................ 110
4.1 Bluetooth Config.................................................................................................................... 110
Connect Device ........................................................................................................................................110
Auto Connect .............................................................................................................................................111
Auto Reconnect ........................................................................................................................................111
Auto Power On ...........................................................................................................................................111
PWR ON Time ............................................................................................................................................111
Auto Power Off ...........................................................................................................................................112
Beep Warning ............................................................................................................................................112
PWR OFF Time ..........................................................................................................................................112
PowerOFF Msg ..........................................................................................................................................112
MAC Address ..............................................................................................................................................112
FW Version ...................................................................................................................................................113
Wakeup Nulls .............................................................................................................................................113
Autolock Time ............................................................................................................................................113
HID Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................113
HID Initial and Inter-Character Delay ..............................................................................................113
Control Character Transmission in HID mode.........................................................................113
Function Key Transmission in HID mode ...................................................................................114
Disconnect/Reconnect/BT(HID) Toggle.....................................................................................114
4.2 Bluetooth Service................................................................................................................... 116
Power ..............................................................................................................................................................116
Pairing ............................................................................................................................................................116
Discovering ..................................................................................................................................................117

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Connect To..................................................................................................................................................117
HID Sync.......................................................................................................................................................117
Tips..................................................................................................................................................................117
Auto Pairing ..................................................................................................................................................118
5. SYNCHRONIZATION .......................................................................................... 119
5.1 KTSync Menu.......................................................................................................................... 120
5.2 File Menu................................................................................................................................. 122
Connect to KDC........................................................................................................................................122
Synchronize ................................................................................................................................................123
Erase KDC Memory ................................................................................................................................123
Bluetooth......................................................................................................................................................124
Configuration .............................................................................................................................................125
Synchronization Settings ..................................................................................................................126
Destination of Data .................................................................................................................................126
Synchronization Methods ...................................................................................................................127
Current KDC Wedge Method ............................................................................................................128
Synchronization Options .....................................................................................................................129
Application Options ................................................................................................................................130
5.3 Barcode & KDC Settings ......................................................................................................131
Select Symbologies and Symbology Options..........................................................................131
Data Editing Option ................................................................................................................................132
5.4 Other Settings ........................................................................................................................ 133
5.5 Mobile pKTSync .....................................................................................................................135
5.6 Android aKTSync.................................................................................................................... 136
KDC and Android Pairing.....................................................................................................................136
Launch KTSync.........................................................................................................................................136
Keyboard Wedge.....................................................................................................................................139
5.7 iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch KTSync ........................................................................................ 140

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KDC20i/30i/200i/250i/270i/270i/350i/400i/470i/500i
connection using MFi mode140
iKTSync Settings ......................................................................................................................................140
How to Connect and Reconnect MFi Mode using UP Keys .............................................141
How to use Keyboard Wedge with iKTSync .............................................................................142
5.8 Blackberry bKTSync ...............................................................................................................144
5.9 KTSync for Mac OS X ............................................................................................................ 146
Connect Button.........................................................................................................................................147
Disconnect Button ..................................................................................................................................147
Synchronize Button ................................................................................................................................147
Clear Button................................................................................................................................................147
Settings Button..........................................................................................................................................147
6. APPLICATION GENERATION ............................................................................ 151
6.1 Application Generation.........................................................................................................152
Generate Application .............................................................................................................................152
Data Filter Settings..................................................................................................................................153
Application Download and Execution ..........................................................................................156
6.2 Predefined Applications ....................................................................................................... 157
Master/Slave..............................................................................................................................................157
Pick/Bin.........................................................................................................................................................158
DB Lookup Application.........................................................................................................................161
Inventory Application .............................................................................................................................163
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 165
8. WARRANTY ........................................................................................................... 168
9. CONTACT INFORMATION................................................................................. 170
10. APPENDIX A –BARCODE & SCAN OPTIONS.................................... 171
10.1 Symbologies............................................................................................................................ 171

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Bookland EAN vs. EAN-13...................................................................................................................172
Add-on Symbologies .............................................................................................................................172
10.2 Code Options (KDC20/100/200/250/270L/270D/410/411/415/470L/470D).............. 173
Reverse Direction ....................................................................................................................................174
Symbology Conversion ........................................................................................................................174
Verification of Optional “Check Digit” ............................................................................................175
Transmission of “Check Digit”...........................................................................................................175
Resolution of Inconsistencies ...........................................................................................................176
10.3 Miscellaneous Barcode Information...................................................................................177
Height of a Linear Barcode ................................................................................................................177
Check Characters....................................................................................................................................177
Prevent Interleave 2 of 5 Partial Reading ....................................................................................177
Data Buffer Full .........................................................................................................................................178
11. APPENDIX B –FAQ ........................................................................................... 179
11.1 Symbology .............................................................................................................................. 179
11.2 Host Interface......................................................................................................................... 180
11.3 Battery......................................................................................................................................180
11.4 Memory ................................................................................................................................... 181
11.5 Programming.......................................................................................................................... 182
12. APPENDIX J –PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ................................................... 183
12.1 KDC270 .................................................................................................................................... 183
List of Figures
Figure 1 - How to turn on the power in KDC20/30/350/400/500 ................................................................... 31

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Figure 2 - Selecting a Bluetooth device type from the KDC menu ................................................................. 33
Figure 3 - Selecting Pairing mode in KDC ................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 4 - Pairing mode button........................................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 5 - Pairing menu shortcut button in KDC500.............................................................................................. 35
Figure 6 - Finding Bluetooth MAC Address ................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 7 - Connecting KDC with a smart phone by scanning Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode..... 38
Figure 8 - Location of KDC Menu and use of buttons (KDC100/200/250/300) ...................................... 46
Figure 9 - Location and use of buttons on a keypad (KDC350) ....................................................................... 46
Figure 10 - Location and use of buttons on a keypad (KDC500)..................................................................... 46
Figure 11 - KDC Display........................................................................................................................................................ 48
Figure 12 - Scanning barcodes using KTSync........................................................................................................ 48
Figure 13 - Location for reading NFC Tag ................................................................................................................. 50
Figure 14 - Delete Function in KDC20/30 .................................................................................................................... 76
Figure 15 - Replacing a Battery ......................................................................................................................................109
Figure 16 - KTSync®Synchronizer Initial Screen.....................................................................................................120
Figure 17 - File Menu...........................................................................................................................................................121
Figure 18 –Setting Menu ..................................................................................................................................................121
Figure 19 - Application Menu..........................................................................................................................................122
Figure 20 - About Menu.....................................................................................................................................................122
Figure 21 - COM Port Selection for KDC....................................................................................................................122
Figure 22 - Bluetooth Device Registry .........................................................................................................................124
Figure 23 –Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................125
Figure 24 - KTSync Synchronization Settings ...........................................................................................................126
Figure 25 - Barcode & KDC Settings, Symbologies, Data Editing and Scan Options...........................131
Figure 26 - KTSync®Confirmation Settings ..............................................................................................................133
Figure 27 - KDC Menu in KTSync...................................................................................................................................134
Figure 28 - Mobile pKTSync .............................................................................................................................................135
Figure 29 - Android aKTSync............................................................................................................................................138
Figure 30 - iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync.............................................................................................................141

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Figure 31 - Blackberry bKTSync ......................................................................................................................................145
Figure 32 - Application Menu..........................................................................................................................................151
Figure 33 - Application Warning Window .................................................................................................................151
Figure 34 - Application Generation Menu .................................................................................................................152
Figure 35 - Data Filter Settings .......................................................................................................................................154
Figure 36 - Master/Slave Application Settings.........................................................................................................158
Figure 37 - Master/Slave Application Flow Chart...................................................................................................158
Figure 38 - Pick/BIN Application Menu.....................................................................................................................159
Figure 39 - Pick/BIN Application Flow Chart..........................................................................................................160
Figure 40 - DB Lookup Application Menu .................................................................................................................162
Figure 41 –Inventory Application..................................................................................................................................164

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List of Tables
Table 1 - Features of KDC .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Table 2 - Number of hours required to fully charge a KDC Battery ............................................................. 45
Table 3 - KDC Menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 75
Table 4 - KDC30/300/350C/420/450/500C Minimum Barcode Length ...................................................... 79
Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs ........................................................................................................................................106
Table 6 - Troubleshooting Techniques .....................................................................................................................167
Table 7 - Symbologies Supported by KDC ..............................................................................................................172
Table 8 - Add-on for EAN-13 Symbology .................................................................................................................173
Table 9 - Add-on for EAN-8 Symbology ....................................................................................................................173
Table 10 - Symbology Conversion ...............................................................................................................................175
Table 11 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit" ..................................................................................................175
Table 12 - Transmission of "Check Digit" .................................................................................................................176
Table 13 - Resolution of Inconsistencies ..................................................................................................................176
Table 14 –Symbologies supported by KDCKDC30/300/350C/420/425/500C ..................................179
Table 15 –Symbologies supported by KDC .............................................................................................................179
Table 16 –Symbologies supported by KDC .............................................................................................................179

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COPYRIGHT, LICENSE, and WARNING PAGE
Copyright2002-2017 by KOAMTAC, Inc. All rights reserved.
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 notice. KOAMTAC reserves the right to
make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. KOAMTAC
does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the
application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein. Follow all
warnings and instructions marked on manual and units. Use only the power source
specified in this manual or marked on the units.
KDC®is a registered trademark and property of KOAMTAC, Inc.
KoamTac®is a registered trademark and property of KOAMTAC, Inc.
KTSync® is a registered trademark and property of KOAMTAC, Inc.
KoamTacON® is a registered trademark and property of KOAMTAC, Inc.
SmartSled® is a registered trademark and property of KOAMTAC, Inc.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO LASER OR POINT THE LASER INTO ANOTHER PERSON’S EYES.
EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM MAY CAUSE EYE DAMAGE.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Patents:
Certain KDC Products may be covered by the following issued US patents numbers 7769917,
7954710, 8126399, 8295368, 8346979, 8347366, 8371506, 8483614, 8832323; Korea patents
numbers 10-1383407, 10-1354252 and may be patent pending elsewhere, UK publications
GB2492615, GB2514746; Korea publication 1020120128598.

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Laser Compliance
KDC20/100/200/250/270L/350L/410/411/415/470L
Complies with US 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for
deviations pursuant to laser notice no. 50, dated June 24, 2007 and
IEC 60825-1 (Ed. 2.0)
Complies with IEC60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001
Battery Warning
 This device contains a rechargeable NiMH. Never throw the battery into a fire,
as that could cause the battery to explode.
 Never short-circuit the battery by bringing the terminals in contact with another
metal object. This could cause personal injury, a fire, and/or damage to the
battery.
 Never dispose of used batteries with other ordinary solid wastes. Batteries
contain toxic substances.
 Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the prevailing community
regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries. Cover the metal terminals
with insulating tape (this is to prevent accidental short-circuiting).
 Never expose the battery to any liquid.
 Always keep the battery out of reach of infants or small children.
 Never shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it.
 Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Product Disposal
This device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations
for disposal of electronic products.
Bluetooth®
Core Specification: 2.1+EDR
Apple®
Made for iPhone, Made for iPod, Made for iPad
Samsung®
Compatible with Galaxy Series
Warranty Policy
KOAMTAC ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
KOAMTAC products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship
for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer of KOAMTAC
products. Within this period, we will, at our sole discretion, repair or replace any
components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no
charge to you for parts and/or labor, provided that you shall be responsible for any
transportation charges. Replacement products may be new or refurbished at our
discretion.
This warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks, stains
and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as batteries, unless product damage has
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accident, abuse, misuse, water (in excess of specifications), flood, fire, or other acts of
nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is
not an authorized service provider of KOAMTAC; or (v) damage to a product that has
been modified or altered without the prior written permission of KOAMTAC.
Repairs have a ninety (90) day warranty. If the unit sent in is still under its original
warranty, then the new warranty will be the longer of ninety (90) days or the balance of
the original one year warranty.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING
ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Subject to applicable
law, in no event shall our liability exceed the purchase price of the Hardware.
RETURN
For warranty returns, you must pack your KOAMTAC product in its original packaging
and include all accessories and documentation. We reserve the right to charge for any
damage to the KOAMTAC product, and missing part fees may apply.
Please contact Customer Service prior to returning any product to receive a return
authorization form and RMA number. You will be responsible for, and pre-pay, all return
shipping charges and shall assume all risk of loss or damage to product while in
transit to us. We recommend that you use a traceable method of shipping for your
protection. We will pay for shipping to return any product to you.
Email us at [e-mail] to obtain an RMA number. Once you have obtained
the RMA number, please send us your purchased KOAMTAC product with the RMA
number clearly marked on the outside of the package and on the shipping slip if you
choose to use traceable carriers such as UPS or FEDEX. Shipping fees for returns are
your responsibility. Return shipping instructions and return address will be included in
your RMA document provided by KOAMTAC.

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1.Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a revolutionary KOAMTAC KDC.
KOAMTAC’s KDC works with a wide variety of portable applications. Use it
independently or as a PC, PDA, or smartphone/tablet accessory. (*KDC350WA:
KDC350WA follows KDC350 unless mentioned explicitly)
FEATURES
KDC20
KDC30
KDC100
KDC200
KDC250
KDC270
KDC300
KDC350
*KDC350
WA
KDC400
KDC450
KDC470
KDC500
USB
CONNECTIONS
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
SCAN ENGINE
Laser/
CCD
Imager
Laser
Laser
Laser
Laser/
CCD/
Imager
Imager
Laser/
CCD/
Imager
CCD/
Imager
Laser/
Imager
Imager
Laser/
CCD/
Imager
CCD/
Imager
AUTOMATIC
DATA UPLOAD
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
MAXIMUM
STORED
BARCODE
(EAN13)
7,680
7,680
409,600
409,600
409,600
409,600
409,600
409,600
409,600
4,096
409,600
409,600
153,600
KTSync®
SOFTWARE
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
SDK
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
SUPPORTS
WINDOWS
XP, 7, 8 & 10
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
ANDROID,
BLACKBERRY,
IOS, WINDOWS
PHONE 8.1 & 10
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
BLUETOOTH
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
GPS
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NFC
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
RFID(HF)
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
UHF
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
MSR
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
ICCR
(IC CARD
READER)
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
USB DISK
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
USB HID
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
WIFI
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
CDMA
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
Table 1 - Features of KDC

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1.1 KDC Package Contents
The standard KDC package contains:
1. One KDC
2. USB Cable
 KDC20/30 (N/A)
 KDC100/200/250/300/350 (8pin Ultra-mini USB Cable)
 KDC270/400/450/470/500 (5pin Micro USB Cable)
3. One Lanyard (KDC20/30/100/200/250/300/270/350) or One Hand Strap
(KDC400/450/470/500)
4. One KDC Protective Rubber Boot (KDC100/200/250/300).
The following KDC accessories are available to purchase at koamtac.com or by
contacting a local reseller.
 Protective Rubber Boots for KDC20/30/350.
 SmartSled® cases for KDC200/250/300/400/450/470.
 Charging Cradles for
KDC20/30/100/200/250/300/270/350/411/421/430/450/470/500
 Finger Trigger Gloves for KDC200/250/300/270/350
 Finger Trigger Glove Adaptor for KDC200/250/300/270/350
 KDC350/470/500 Hardpack Battery Charging Adaptor
 KDC500 SmartSled®Adaptor
 KDC Batteries
KDC400/450/470 SmartSled®cases and KDC500 SmartSled Adaptors are
sold separately.
Depending on the distributor, package contents may vary .
Note