KoamTac KDC20 User manual

KDC User Manual
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Table of Contents
Listing of figures................................................................................................. 8
Listing of tables.................................................................................................. 9
1. Introduction................................................................................................14
KDC Package ...................................................................................................................... 151.1
KDC Characteristics ............................................................................................................ 161.2
2. Installation..................................................................................................17
Bluetooth Pairing ............................................................................................................... 172.1
2.1.1 Preparing for Pairing ............................................................................................. 17
2.1.2 Pairing ................................................................................................................... 18
KoamTac Installation Wizard............................................................................................. 212.2
2.2.1 Windows 7 and 8 .................................................................................................. 21
2.2.2 Windows Mobile 5.0+ ........................................................................................... 24
2.2.3 Android ................................................................................................................. 26
2.2.4 Blackberry ............................................................................................................. 26
2.2.5 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch........................................................................................ 26
Manual Installation............................................................................................................ 272.3
2.3.1 Windows XP/Vista7/8 ........................................................................................... 27
2.3.2 Windows Mobile 5.0+ ........................................................................................... 27
3. Operating the KDC ......................................................................................28
Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 283.1
3.1.1 Attach Lanyard/Hand strap to KDC....................................................................... 28
3.1.2 Charge KDC Battery............................................................................................... 28
3.1.3 Configure KDC ....................................................................................................... 28
Basics ................................................................................................................................. 30
3.2
3.2.1 Reading Barcodes.................................................................................................. 30
3.2.2 Delete Data Function in KDC20............................................................................. 31
3.2.3 Synchronizing Data to the host device ................................................................. 31
KDC Menus......................................................................................................................... 323.3
3.3.1 Set Barcodes Menu ............................................................................................... 35

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3.3.2 Code Options Menu .............................................................................................. 35
3.3.3 Scan Options Menu............................................................................................... 35
3.3.4 Data Process Menu ............................................................................................... 36
3.3.5 BT Config Menu..................................................................................................... 40
3.3.6 BT Service.............................................................................................................. 41
3.3.7 System Menu ........................................................................................................ 42
3.3.8 Pair and connect KDC20iand iOS4.0+ in HID mode .............................................. 43
3.3.9 iOS Soft Keyboard toggling using BT Toggle option.............................................. 44
LED Status .......................................................................................................................... 453.4
Empty Battery .................................................................................................................... 453.5
Buffer Full........................................................................................................................... 463.6
Power-on/off...................................................................................................................... 463.7
Replace Battery.................................................................................................................. 463.8
4. BLUETOOTH ................................................................................................48
Bluetooth Config ................................................................................................................ 484.1
4.1.1 ConnectDevice ....................................................................................................... 48
4.1.2 Auto Connect ........................................................................................................ 49
4.1.3 Auto Reconnect..................................................................................................... 49
4.1.4 Auto Power On ...................................................................................................... 49
4.1.5 PWR ON Time ........................................................................................................ 49
4.1.6 Auto Power Off ...................................................................................................... 50
4.1.7 Beep Warning ........................................................................................................ 50
4.1.8 PWR OFF Time ....................................................................................................... 50
4.1.9 PowerOFF Msg ....................................................................................................... 50
4.1.10 MAC Address ......................................................................................................... 50
4.1.11 FW Version ............................................................................................................ 50
4.1.12 Wakeup Nulls ......................................................................................................... 51
4.1.13 Autolock Time ........................................................................................................ 51
4.1.14 HID Keyboard ......................................................................................................... 51
4.1.15 HID Initial and Inter-Character Delay ..................................................................... 51
4.1.16 Control character transmission in HID mode........................................................ 51

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4.1.17 Function key transmission in HID mode ............................................................... 52
4.1.18 Disconnect/Reconnect/BT(HID) Toggle ................................................................ 52
Bluetooth Service ............................................................................................................... 534.2
4.2.1 Power .................................................................................................................... 53
4.2.2 Pairing .................................................................................................................... 53
4.2.3 Discovering ............................................................................................................ 54
4.2.4 Connect To ............................................................................................................ 54
4.2.5 HID Sync ................................................................................................................ 54
5. Synchronization ..........................................................................................55
KTSync Menu ..................................................................................................................... 555.1
File Menu ........................................................................................................................... 585.2
5.2.1 Connect to KDC ..................................................................................................... 58
5.2.2 Synchronize........................................................................................................... 59
5.2.3 Bluetooth .............................................................................................................. 59
5.2.4 Configuration ........................................................................................................ 60
Synchronization Settings.................................................................................................... 615.3
5.3.1 Destination of Data ............................................................................................... 62
5.3.2 Synchronization Methods ..................................................................................... 62
5.3.3 Current KDC Wedge Method ................................................................................ 63
5.3.4 Synchronization Options....................................................................................... 64
5.3.5 Application Options .............................................................................................. 64
Barcode & KDC Settings ..................................................................................................... 665.4
5.4.1 Select Symbologies and Symbology Options ........................................................ 67
5.4.2 Data Editing Option............................................................................................... 67
Other Settings .................................................................................................................... 685.5
KDC Menu in KTSync .......................................................................................................... 695.6
Mobile pKTSync.................................................................................................................. 705.7
Android aKTSync ................................................................................................................ 715.8
5.8.1 KDC and Android Pairing....................................................................................... 71
5.8.2 Launch KTSync....................................................................................................... 71
5.8.3 Keyboard Wedge................................................................................................... 72
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync......................................................................................... 735.9
5.9.1 KDC20i connection using iPhone mode ................................................................ 73

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5.9.2 iKTSync Settings .................................................................................................... 74
5.9.3 How to connect and reconnect iPhone mode using UP keys ............................... 74
Blackberry bKTSync............................................................................................................ 755.10
KTSync for Mac OS X .......................................................................................................... 775.11
5.11.1 Connect Button..................................................................................................... 78
5.11.2 Disconnect Button................................................................................................. 78
5.11.3 Synchronize Button ............................................................................................. 78
5.11.4 Clear Button .......................................................................................................... 78
5.11.5 Settings Button ..................................................................................................... 79
. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................82
. WARRANTY .................................................................................................83
8. Contact Information....................................................................................84
9. APPENDIX A - Barcode & Scan Options........................................................85
Symbologies ....................................................................................................................... 859.1
9.1.1 Bookland EAN vs. EAN-13 ..................................................................................... 86
9.1.2 Add-on Symbologies ............................................................................................. 86
Code Options...................................................................................................................... 879.2
9.2.1 Reverse Direction.................................................................................................. 87
9.2.2 Symbology Conversion.......................................................................................... 88
9.2.3 Verificatio of Optioal Check Digit .................................................................. 88
9.2.4 Trasissio of Check Digit............................................................................... 89
9.2.5 Resolution of Inconsistencies................................................................................ 90
Miscellaneous Barcode Information .................................................................................. 919.3
9.3.1 Height of a Linear Barcode.................................................................................... 91
9.3.2 Check Characters .................................................................................................. 91
9.3.3 Prevent Interleave 2 of 5 Partial Reading ............................................................. 91
9.3.4 Equation to Determining Potential Number of Stored Barcodes ......................... 92
9.3.5 Data Buffer Full ..................................................................................................... 92
. APPENDIX B – FAQ.......................................................................................93
Symbology ......................................................................................................................... 9310.1

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Battery ............................................................................................................................... 9410.2
Memory ............................................................................................................................. 9410.3
Programming..................................................................................................................... 9410.4
11. Appendix C - Special Barcodes.....................................................................96
Set Symbologies ................................................................................................................. 9611.1
Barcode Options ................................................................................................................ 9911.2
Delete Last Scanned Barcode........................................................................................... 10211.3
Scan Options .................................................................................................................... 10311.4
Scan Timeout ................................................................................................................... 10411.5
Minimum Barcode Length ............................................................................................... 10511.6
Security Level ................................................................................................................... 10711.7
Data Process - Wedge/Store & Enter Key ........................................................................ 10811.8
Data Process –Data Edit ................................................................................................. 10911.9
Data Process - Data Format –Handshake ....................................................................... 11011.10
Data Process - Termination Character & Duplicate Check............................................... 11111.11
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................... 11211.12
Bluetooth Auto Power On Time ....................................................................................... 11511.13
Bluetooth PWR Off Time .................................................................................................. 11611.14
Auto lock Time ................................................................................................................. 11911.15
HID Keyboard layout ........................................................................................................ 12011.16
HID Initial Delay ............................................................................................................... 12111.17
HID Character Delay ........................................................................................................ 12211.18
HID Control Character...................................................................................................... 12311.19
System.............................................................................................................................. 12411.20
Sleep Timeout .................................................................................................................. 12811.21
ETC ................................................................................................................................... 13011.22
Function ........................................................................................................................... 131
11.23
Number ............................................................................................................................ 13211.24
Lower Case Alphabet ....................................................................................................... 13311.25
Upper Case Alphabet ....................................................................................................... 13511.26
Control Character............................................................................................................. 13711.27
Symbol Character............................................................................................................. 13811.28

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Auto Power Off Timeout .................................................................................................. 14111.29
USB DISK (M Model Only) ................................................................................................ 14211.30

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Listing of figures
Figure 1- KDC Package ............................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 2 –Characteristics of KDC20 ........................................................................................................ 16
Figure 3 –How to turn on the power in KDC20 ..................................................................................... 17
Figure 4 –Selecting a Bluetooth device type in KDC ........................................................................... 18
Figure 5 –Selecting Pairing mode in KDC ............................................................................................. 18
Figure 6 –Pairing mode button in KDC20 ............................................................................................. 18
Figure 7 –Finding Bluetooth Mac Address ........................................................................................... 19
Figure 8 - Connecting KDC with a smart phone by scanning Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode .. 20
Figure 9 - Location and use of buttons on a keypad (KDC350) ........................................................... 29
Figure 10 –KDC Display ........................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 11 –Scanning barcodes with KTSync ......................................................................................... 30
Figure 12 –Delete Function in KDC20 .................................................................................................... 31
Figure 13 - Replacing Battery ................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 14 - KTSync
®Synchronizer Menu
................................................................................................. 55
Figure 15 –File Menu ................................................................................................................................ 56
Figure 16 –Setting Menu ......................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 17 –Application Menu .................................................................................................................. 57
Figure 18 –About Menu ........................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 19 - COM Port Selection for KDC ................................................................................................ 58
Figure 20 - Bluetooth Device Registry .................................................................................................... 60
Figure 21 –Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 22 - KTSync
®Synchronization Settings
....................................................................................... 61
Figure 23 - Barcode & KDC Settings, Symbologies, Data Editing and Scan Options ..................... 66
Figure 24 - KTSync
®Confirmation Settings
............................................................................................ 68
Figure 25 –KDC Menu in KTSync (KDC20) ............................................................................................ 69
Figure 26 –Mobile pKTSync ..................................................................................................................... 70
Figure 27 –Android aKTSync ................................................................................................................... 72
Figure 28 –iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync ......................................................................................... 74
Figure 29 –Blackberry bKTSync ............................................................................................................... 76

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Listing of tables
Table 1 - KDC20 Specifications _________________________________________________________ 14
Table 2 –KDC20 Menu Options ________________________________________________________ 35
Table 3 - Explanation of LEDs __________________________________________________________ 45
Table 4 - Troubleshooting Techniques __________________________________________________ 82
Table 5 - Symbologies Supported by KDC _______________________________________________ 85
Table 6 - Add-on for EAN-13 Symbology ________________________________________________ 86
Table 7 - Add-on for EAN-8 Symbology _________________________________________________ 87
Table 8 - Symbology Conversion _______________________________________________________ 88
Table 9 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit" __________________________________________ 88
Table 10 - Transmission of "Check Digit" ________________________________________________ 89
Table 11 - Resolution of Inconsistencies _________________________________________________ 90
Table 12 –Symbologies supported by KDC20 ___________________________________________ 93

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COPYRIGHT, LICENSE, and WARNING PAGE
Copyright2002-2014 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 notices. KoamTac reserves the right to make
changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. KoamTac doesn’t
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.
May be covered under one or more pending and/or US Patents: US Pat. Nos. 7,769,917;
7,954,710; 8,126,399; 8,295,368; 8,347,366; 8,346,979; 8,371,506; 8,483,614; UK Pending
Patent App. No. 1203882.4; UK Patent Pending GB2492615.
May be covered under the patent laws of the US and other countries. For patent
information in the US, see http://www.koamtac.com/corpVis.html. There is a patent
pending in UK as GB2492615.
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.
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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Regulatory Compliance
FCC ID: VH9KDC20
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit of a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation; if this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user, is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
1. Reorient / Relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which
the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CE Mark which
indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows.
Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows:
Applicable Directives:

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• Radio ad Telecouicatios Terinal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
208-140011
Article 2-1-19, 2.4GHz Wide Band low power data communication system
MSIP-CMM-A13-KDC20
Laser Compliance.
KDC20
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:
- Your device contains a rechargeable NiMH battery. 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 or a fire, and could also damage the battery.
- Never dispose of used battery with other ordinary solid wastes. Batteries contain

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toxic substances.
- Dispose of used battery 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.
Product Disposal
Your 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

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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.
KDC20 Specifications
FEATURE
Barcode scanner
Compliant with Class II Bluetooth v2.0 and v2.1
Enhanced Data Rate(EDR) support
MAJOR PARTS
AT91SAM7S256-AU (ARM7 32bits
PROCESSOR)
F122 (Bluetooth module)
VLM4122 (Scan Engine)
BLUETOOTH STANDARDS
Class II Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
SPP, HID profile
Internal chip Antenna
INTERFACE
USB 2.0/1.1 (A-type connector)
POWER
Lithium-Polymer Battery (Typ. 3.7V, 190mAh)
max. 110mA consumption @ 3.3V
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
1.50”x2.4”x0.56” (38mmx61mmx14.25mm)
WEIGHT
1.25oz. (35.5grams)
Table 1 - KDC20 Specifications

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KDC Package1.1
The standard KDC package contains:
1. One KDC Barcode Data Collector
2. One USB Cable
3. One Lanyard
4. KoamTac Installation CD with
KTSync© for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista 7 and Mobile 5.0+
KDC Device Driver
User Manual
[NOTE]: Depending on your region or distributor, package contents may vary.
Figure 1- KDC Package
KDC20

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KDC Characteristics1.2
Before you use your KDC, please become familiar with its physical characteristics.
Refer to Figure 2 below which indicate placement of SCAN, UP and DOWN buttons,
LEDs, and ports on your KDC. KDC20 does not include LCD screen since it is
designed as the simplest barcode scanner to use without LCD screen.
KDC20 Barcode Reader and Data Collector
Green/Red/Orange LEDs
UP Button
DOWN Button
SCAN Button
DELETE Button
Type A USB- swings out
KDC20
Figure 2 –Characteristics of KDC20

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2. Installation
Bluetooth Pairing2.1
KDC itself reads barcodes independently, and it can also be used in combination with PC,
PDA, or smart phones. When you want to read barcodes with KDC in connection with
other devices, you need to conduct pairing between your KDC and smart phone via
Bluetooth first. Unless there are changes in Bluetooth settings, your smart phone will
always recognize your KDC that has already been paired. However, if you change
Bluetooth settings, you need to go through pairing process for your KDC again. You can
also refer to Chapter 4. BLUETOOTH for more information about Bluetooth pairing.
2.1.1 Preparing for Pairing
1. Turn on the power first if you are a KDC20 user.
2. Set a Bluetooth device type mode. There are two ways to set a Bluetooth device
type mode.
Select and scan your Bluetooth device type barcode among the barcodes below, or

Bluetooth Device type Bluetooth Device type iOS Bluetooth Device type
HID SPP IPHONE
Press SCAN and DOWN
buttons simultaneously for 5
seconds. You will hear beep
sound when it is turned on.
Figure 3 –How to turn on the power in KDC20

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Press SCAN Button for 3 seconds
Bluetooth Device type Bluetooth Device type
SPP2.0 HID normal
2.1.2 Pairing
Way One: Connect your KDC from your smart phone or PDA
This method is recommended for first-time users or when you are only
connecting a few KDCs.
1. Put your KDC into Pairing mode
Select and scan a pairing barcode below according to your KDC model, or
KDC 20
Pairing
Press Scan button for three seconds to enter Pairing mode.
Figure 6 –Pairing mode button in KDC20

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2. On your host device, go to Settings->Bluetooth, find the KDC with which you want to
pair and select it. Your KDC and host device are now communicating each other.
Tap Bluetooth Tap your KDC
3. Open KTSync after it has been installed and it will automatically find the KDC and
connect. (Refer to 2.2 KoamTac Installation Wizard for more information about installing
KTSync)
Way Two: Connect your host device from your KDC by scanning a
Special Bluetooth MAC Address barcode
The method is recommended for more advanced users or when your application or
process calls for pairing one of many KDCs to one of many host devices on a regular
basis.
1. Find the Bluetooth MAC Address of your host device.
1. Tap on General 2. Tap on About 3. Bluetooth address
Figure 7 –Finding Bluetooth Mac Address
Settings
Settings

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2. Create your Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode according to the format below.
Bluetooth MAC Address: 1234567890AB
Barcode Type (Symbology): Code 128
Contents: ^FNC3651234567890AB KDC200/250/410/415
SYNMCRKDC651234567890AB KDC300/420/425
Options: includetext parsefnc
3. Print your Bluetooth MAC Address
Note: Laser scanners like KDC20 is not designed to read from a LCD screen and will only
read the printed barcode.
4. Connect your KDC to your host device by scanning the Bluetooth MAC Address
Barcode.
Figure 8 - Connecting KDC with a smart phone by scanning Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode
5. Open KTSync after it has been installed and it will automatically find the KDC and
connect. (Refer to 2.2 KoamTac Installation Wizard for more information about installing
KTSync)
Tap on Bluetooth
Scan the
BT MAC Address Barcode
Tap on Pair
Complete!
Settings