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TABLEOFCONTENTS
2.1 KDC Package.......................................................................................................................................8
2.2 KDC Characteristics .............................................................................................................................9
2.3 Installation...........................................................................................................................................11
Verify System Requirements................................................................................................................11
Affix Neck Strap to KDC.......................................................................................................................11
Copy CD to PC.....................................................................................................................................11
Connect KDC to PC..............................................................................................................................12
Charge KDC Battery.............................................................................................................................12
Configure KDC .....................................................................................................................................13
2.4 Basic Operation..................................................................................................................................14
Reading Barcodes................................................................................................................................14
Upload Barcode Data to PC.................................................................................................................14
2.5 KDC Menus ........................................................................................................................................15
KDC Mode Menu..................................................................................................................................16
View Data Menu...................................................................................................................................16
Set Barcodes Menu..............................................................................................................................16
Code Options Menu..............................................................................................................................16
Scan Options Menu..............................................................................................................................17
Data Process Menu..............................................................................................................................18
Bluetooth Menu - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300................................................................................19
PDF417 Menu – KDC200P ..................................................................................................................20
System Menu........................................................................................................................................21
2.6 LED Status..........................................................................................................................................22
2.7 Empty Battery.....................................................................................................................................22
2.8 Buffer Full ...........................................................................................................................................22
2.9 Reset Feature.....................................................................................................................................23
2.10 Replace Battery................................................................................................................................24
3.1 Power ..................................................................................................................................................25
3.2 Pairing .................................................................................................................................................25
3.2 Auto Connect......................................................................................................................................26
3.3 Auto Power On ....................................................................................................................................26
3.4 Auto Power Off ....................................................................................................................................26
3.5 Beep Warning ......................................................................................................................................27
3.6 PWR OFF Time ...................................................................................................................................27
LISTING OF FIGURES...............................................................................................................................5
LISTING OF TABLES................................................................................................................................5
1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................7
2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION...........................................................................................................8
3. BLUETOOTH - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300..................................................................................25

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4.1 Connect to KDC..................................................................................................................................29
4.2 Synchronization Settings....................................................................................................................30
Destination of Data...............................................................................................................................31
Synchronization Methods.....................................................................................................................32
KDC Wedge Method.............................................................................................................................33
Synchronization Options.......................................................................................................................34
4.3 Barcode & KDC Settings....................................................................................................................35
4.4 Confirmation Settings .........................................................................................................................36
A.1 Symbologies.......................................................................................................................................41
A.2 Code Options .....................................................................................................................................43
Transmission of Start and Stop Characters .........................................................................................43
Reverse Direction.................................................................................................................................43
Symbology Conversion.........................................................................................................................43
Verification of Optional “Check Digit” ...................................................................................................44
Transmission of “Check Digit” ..............................................................................................................44
Resolution of Inconsistencies...............................................................................................................45
A.3 Miscellaneous Barcode Information...................................................................................................46
Height of a Linear Barcode...................................................................................................................46
Check Characters.................................................................................................................................46
Prevent Interleave 2 of 5 Partial Reading.............................................................................................46
Equation to Determining Potential Number of Stored Barcodes..........................................................47
Data Buffer Full.....................................................................................................................................47
B.1 Symbology..........................................................................................................................................48
B.2 Host Interface.....................................................................................................................................49
B.3 Battery................................................................................................................................................49
B.4 Memory ..............................................................................................................................................49
B.5 Programming......................................................................................................................................50
B.6 KDC200 vs. KDC200P.......................................................................................................................50
4. SYNCHRONIZATION...........................................................................................................................28
5. MASTER - SLAVE BARCODE COMPARE.........................................................................................37
6. TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................................38
7. WARRANTY.........................................................................................................................................39
8. CONTACT INFORMATION..................................................................................................................40
APPENDIX A - BARCODE & SCAN OPTIONS......................................................................................41
APPENDIX B – FAQ................................................................................................................................48

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C.1 Set Symbologies................................................................................................................................51
C.2 Barcode Options ................................................................................................................................54
C.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode...........................................................................................................56
C.4 Scan Options......................................................................................................................................57
C.5 Scan Timeout.....................................................................................................................................58
C.6 Minimum Barcode Length..................................................................................................................59
C.7 Security Level.....................................................................................................................................62
C.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store.............................................................................................................63
C.9 Data Process - Data Format - Handshake.........................................................................................64
C.10 Data Process - Termination Character ............................................................................................65
C.11 Bluetooth..........................................................................................................................................66
C.12 Bluetooth PWR Off Time..................................................................................................................67
C.13 System.............................................................................................................................................70
C.14 Sleep Timeout..................................................................................................................................72
C.15 Function ...........................................................................................................................................73
C.16 Number ............................................................................................................................................74
C.17 Lower Case Alphabet.......................................................................................................................75
C.18 Upper Case Alphabet.......................................................................................................................78
C.20 Symbol Character ............................................................................................................................82
APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES...................................................................................................51
INDEX.......................................................................................................................................................86

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Figure 1 - Contents of KDC Package______________________________________________________ 8
Figure 2 - Characteristics of KDC100 _____________________________________________________ 9
Figure 3 - Characteristics of KDC200 - KDC200P - KDC300 __________________________________ 10
Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons _____________________________________________________ 13
Figure 5 - KDC Display _______________________________________________________________ 14
Figure 6 - Reset Function for KDC200 - KDC200 - KDC300___________________________________ 23
Figure 7 - Reset Function of KDC100 ____________________________________________________ 23
Figure 8 - Replacing KDC Battery _______________________________________________________ 24
Figure 9 - KTSync®Synchronizer Menu __________________________________________________ 28
Figure 10 - COM Port Selection for KDC__________________________________________________ 29
Figure 11 - KTSync®Synchronization Settings _____________________________________________ 30
Figure 12 - KTSync®Barcode, Symbologies, and Scan Options________________________________ 35
Figure 13 - KTSync®Confirmation Settings________________________________________________ 36
Figure 14 - Master-Slave Barcode Compare Diagram________________________________________ 37
LISTINGOFTABL ES 
Table 1 - Features of KDC______________________________________________________________ 7
Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery ________________________________________ 12
Table 3 - KDC Menu Options___________________________________________________________ 15
Table 4 - Factory Default Settings for KDC ________________________________________________ 21
Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs__________________________________________________________ 22
Table 6 - Troubleshooting Techniques ___________________________________________________ 38
Table 7 - Symbologies Supported by KDC ________________________________________________ 41
Table 8 - Add-on for EAN-13 Symbology__________________________________________________ 42
Table 9 - Add-on for EAN-8 Symbology___________________________________________________ 42
Table 10 - Symbology Conversion_______________________________________________________ 43
Table 11 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit" ____________________________________________ 44
Table 12 - Transmission of "Check Digit" _________________________________________________ 44
Table 13 - Resolution of Inconsistencies__________________________________________________ 45
Table 14 - Symbologies Supported by KDC _______________________________________________ 48

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing KoamTac’s revolutionary barcode scanner and data collector. Lightweight
and compact, with a user-friendly design and superior functionality, KoamTac’s KDC works in a variety of
portable applications. Use it independently or as an accessory to your PC, PDA, or smartphone. To find
out more about KoamTac, Inc. and our family of products, visit us at www.koamtac.com.
Table 1 - Features of KDC
FEATURES KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300
USB CONNECTIONS 2 1 1 1
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY YES YES YES YES
SCAN ENGINE Laser Laser Laser Imager
AUTOMATIC DATA UPLOAD YES YES YES YES
STORES 10,000+ BARCODES YES YES YES YES
KTSYNC®SOFTWARE YES YES YES YES
SDK FOR DEVELOPERS YES YES YES YES
SUPPORTS MICROSOFT©
XP, VISTA, MOBILE 5.0+ YES YES YES YES
BLUETOOTH ENABLED NO YES YES YES

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2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION
2.1 KDC Package
The standard KDC package contains:
1. One KDC barcode data collector
2. One USB cable
3. One neck strap
4. One KDC Laser Barcode Data Collector CD with
9KTSync© for XP, Vista, and Mobile 5.0+
9KDC device driver
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NOTE: Depending on your region or area, package contents may vary.
Figure 1 - Contents of KDC Package

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2.3 Installation
Verify System Requirements
Prior to connecting the KDC to your computer, please verify that your system meets the minimum system
requirements.
9Microsoft Windows XP or Vista
9Accessible USB port or serial port for connecting KDC to your computer
Affix Neck Strap to KDC
We strongly recommend attaching the neck strap to the KDC. Wear the KDC securely around your neck to
prevent potential damage to the device if dropped. DO NOT swing the product with the neck strap. Contact
with another object may damage the KDC causing it to malfunction. To install the neck strap,
1. Fit small thin cord of the strap around the pillar of the KDC.
2. Loop the thick cord of the strap through the thin loop.
3. Pull the strap tight.
Copy CD to PC
Please create a directory in PC and copy CD files.
•Insert the CD into your PC’s disk drive.
•Create a directory in PC and copy XP.Vista and Mobile5.0_6.0 folders from CD.
•XP.Vista directory contains KTSync®program, User Manual, and KTReader.inf files
•Mobile5.0_6.0 contains KTSync®programs for Microsoft®Windows Pocket PC 2003, Mobile 5.0,
Mobile 6.0 Standard, and Mobile6.0 Professional.

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Connect KDC to PC
The KDC is equipped with one ultra mini USB port. If you have the KDC100, it has two ports, Ultra Mini
and standard Type A which swings out. See Figure 2 for more details. The USB port is used to upload
barcode data and to charge the KDC battery. Prior to using the KDC, your PC must recognize the KDC.
With the USB cable that came with the KDC, connect the KDC to your PC. Follow these directions for
connecting the KDC to your PC.
1. Connect the cable’s ultra mini USB connector to the KDC.
2. Connect the cable’s Type A USB connector to your PC.
3. Wait until your computer beeps and displays the message New Hardware Found.
4. Follow the prompts to search for the KDC device driver.
5. Select KTReader.inf file in XP.Vista directory and continue with the hardware installation procedure.
6. KTReader.inf is the device driver for 32bit Microsoft®Windows XP and Vista. 64bit device driver can
be downloaded from KoamTac home page.
Charge KDC Battery
After installing the KDC, you must charge its battery. To charge the battery, follow these directions.
1. Connect the cable’s ultra mini USB connector to the KDC.
2. Connect the cable’s Type A USB connector to your computer.
3. Your KDC battery will begin charging. Two small LEDs on the front panel will illuminate orange.
When the battery is fully charged, the LEDs will illuminate green.
KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300
2 Hours 2 Hours 2 Hours 4 Hours
Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery

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Press UP and DOWN Scroll Buttons
simultaneously to access the KDC
menu.
Configure KDC
The KDC is designed to meet the data collection requirements of many different industries in a variety of
dynamic situations. To perform well in these diverse environments, the KDC is designed to be configured
easily and quickly. For the KDC to perform at its maximum level, the KDC must be configured properly.
Until you are familiar with configuring the KDC, it is recommended that you DO NOT modify the KDC. The
KDC can be configured in three different methods which are explained in Section 2.5 – KDC Menus,
Chapter 3 –Synchronization, and Appendix C – Special Barcodes.
CONFIGURATION METHODS FOR THE KDC
•KDC Menu
•KTSync® Software
•Special Barcodes – Currently only available for the KDC 100 / 200 / 200P only
Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons

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2.4 Basic Operation
Reading Barcodes
Reading a barcode is simply. Point the KDC at a barcode and press the scan button. Be sure to point the
scan engine at the barcode, not at your face, making sure to position the light beam on the barcode. If the
barcode is scanned successfully, you will hear one beep and the LEDs will illuminate in green. The scanned
barcode data will display along with scan time and battery level. Depending on the configuration of your
KDC, other information may also display.
If the scan was unsuccessful, you will hear two beeps, the LEDs will illuminate in red, and the message
Failed reading… will display. If you have problems scanning a barcode, try the following suggestions while
pointing the KDC at the barcode and depressing the scan button.
zModify the angle of the KDC in relation to the barcode, making the angle bigger or smaller as needed.
zModify the distance between the barcode and the KDC, moving closer or further away as needed.
zCheck option settings defined in the KDC menu section and change options as needed.
zCheck that the barcode’s width does not exceed the light beam’s width and vice versa.
Upload Barcode Data to PC
Use the KTSync®synchronization program to upload barcode data from the KDC to your PC. Please refer
to Chapter 4. Synchronization for details.
Figure 5 - KDC Display

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

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KDC Mode Menu
The KDC Mode Menu has three options – Normal, Onetime, and Continuous modes.
zNormal: This is the default mode which provides basic barcode scanning. In Normal mode barcode
data can be manipulation directly through the KDC or using KTSync® during the synchronization
process.
zOnetime: This mode allows you to define a master barcode and then compare another barcode to
the master barcode one time.
zContinuous: This mode allows you to define a master barcode and then compare multiple barcodes
to the master barcode continuously.
zCollation: This mode works in conjunction with Onetime and Continuous modes, allowing you to
define a string of characters within the master barcode and a string of characters within a slave
barcode for comparison in Onetime or Continuous modes.
View Data Menu
This menu option allows you to view and/or delete barcodes stored in the KDC.
Set Barcodes Menu
This menu lists all the barcode symbologies supported by your KDC and allows you to select the barcode
symbologies you will be scanning. For maximum scan performance, you should select only the
symbologies you are scanning. Please refer to Appendix A.1 – Symbologies for a detailed listing of
symbologies supported by your KDC.
Code Options Menu
Your KDC supports various Code Options including Transmission of Start and Stop Characters, Symbology
Conversion, Verification of Optional Check Character, and Transmission of Check Digit. Please refer to A.2
Code Options for the symbologies supported by the KDC.

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Scan Options Menu
•Scan Angle: Allows you to configure the laser beam angle to the barcode. Wide is 54o and Narrow is
27o. The default is Wide.
•Filter: Allows you to change the Filter mode from Normal to High for poor quality barcodes.
The default is Normal.
•Timeout: Allows you to set the length of time before the KDC will stop scanning a barcode from .5
second up to 10 seconds. The default is 2 seconds.
•Minimum Barcode Length: Allows you to set a barcode length from 2 characters to 36 characters. It is
strongly recommended that you maximize the minimum barcode length setting to prevent possible
errors. The default is 4 characters.
•Security Level: Allows you to ensure an accurate barcode reading by setting the number of times the
KDC will read a barcode. Security Level is set from 1 up to 4. The higher security level means more
reliable readings though some performance degradation is likely. For poor quality barcodes, we
recommend increasing the security level. The default is 1.

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

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Bluetooth Menu - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300
The KDC supports Bluetooth, a robust wireless protocol that allows connectivity between a
Bluetooth enabled KDC and a Microsoft compatible host device running a Bluetooth environment. Before
utilizing the advantages of Bluetooth functionality with the KDC, you should become familiar with Bluetooth
connectivity and its impact on your host environment.
To configure your KDC for Bluetooth functionality, you must use the KDC Menus. To access the menus,
simultaneously press the UP and DOWN scroll buttons on the side of the KDC for about 5
seconds until the KDC Menus display. Use the DOWN button to scroll to Bluetooth then press the
Scan button.
Below is a listing of the Bluetooth options and their settings. The default settings for these options have
been set to increase the usability of Bluetooth technology without compromising the KDC
battery usage. IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend NOT changing these settings until you have fully
tested the Bluetooth connection between the KDC and the host device.
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•Power - Enabled or Disabled•Power - Enabled or Disabled
•Pairing Mode
•Auto Connect - Enabled or Disabled
•Auto Power On - Enabled or Disabled
•Auto Power Off - Enabled or Disabled
•Beep Warning - Enabled or Disabled
•PWR Off Time - 1 to 30 Minutes

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PDF417 Menu – KDC200P
PDF417 Symbology
The KDC200P has the same functionality as the KDC200 but it has an added option for supporting the
PDF417 symbology. For maximum scanning performance for the PDF417 symbology, please become
familiar with the following details.
9Ensure that not every row of the PDF417 barcode has its own encoding scheme.
9When scanning a PDF417 barcode, do not cross too many rows.
9PDF417 barcodes should be scanned horizontally from top to bottom if possible.
The PDF417 Menu lets you configure options for scanning this symbology which are discussed below.
KTSync also allows you to configure these PDF417 options.
zQuality Level – This option allows you to configure the Quality Level of the barcode you are
scanning so the KDC is able to read it. This option adjusts the number of errors and erasures
defined in the PDF417 standard. The higher the Quality Level, the more accurate the scan but
the speed of the scan is reduced. The Quality Level option can be set between 1 and 4. The
default Quality Level is 2.
zTilt Level – This option affects the speed and the accuracy of the scanner/decoder. If
you allow for more tilt, this may lead to poor quality data, especially when the number
of columns is large. However, when scanning a PDF417 barcodes with large number
of columns, a certain amount of tilt is necessary. The optimal Tilt Level for your KDC
will depend on the quality and size of the PDF417 barcodes you are scanning. The
default Tilt Level is 3.
zStart/Stop – This option is used to reduce the chance of scan errors but may prevent decoding
of partially occluded barcodes. To use this option, a Start and Stop characters must be
defined. When the KDC is not scanning PDF417 barcodes, this option should be set to
Disable. The default setting is Disable.