KoamTac KDC270 User manual

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KDC270/280
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Contents
Product Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 KDC270/280 Diagram .................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 How to turn on and off .................................................................................................................................. 2
Bluetooth Pairing................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Pairing a KDC270 to your smart device........................................................................................................ 3
Usage...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Using Keyboard Wedge (HID Keyboard) ..................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Using KTSync –Android/iOS ........................................................................................................................ 4
3.3 Using KTSync Keyboard –Android............................................................................................................... 5
3.4 Using KTSync Keyboard –iOS ...................................................................................................................... 6
3.5 Using other Developed Applications with SDK –Android/iOS ................................................................. 7
Product Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 8
How to Use Tizen WebApp Demo Application (Only for KDC280) ................................................................. 10
5.1 Connect the phone to Gear S3 and Install the demo application ........................................................... 10
5.2 Pair/Connect KDC with Gear S3 ................................................................................................................. 11

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Product Introduction
The KDC270 Bluetooth barcode scanner is a 1D Laser, CCD, or 2D Imager Bluetooth Barcode Data Collector.
The KDC 280 is a 2D Imager Bluetooth Barcode Datta Collector that supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
1.1 KDC270/280 Diagram
1.2 How to turn on and off
Refer to the figure in section 1.1 to locate the SCAN button.
a) Press SCAN button for 5 seconds.
b) The KDC will beep when it is turned ON.

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Bluetooth Pairing
Connecting your KDC using Bluetooth is made easy with the below pairing barcodes. If you are unsure which
profile is right for you, please visit www.koamtac.com for more information.
2.1 Pairing a KDC270 to your smart device
Bluetooth Profile & Pairing
For Android, Mac & Windows
For iOS
HID Normal & Pairing
HID iOS & Pairing
SPP& Pairing
MFi & Pairing
a. On your smart device, navigate to the Bluetooth settings.
b. Make sure Bluetooth is on.
c. Scan the appropriate barcode above to pair the KDC270 to your device in the desired
mode.
•If using an Android, Mac, or Windows device and desire an HID connection, scan
barcode 1 above.
•If using an Android, Mac, or Windows device and desire a SPP connection, scan
barcode 2 above.
•If using an iOS device and desire an HID connection, scan barcode 3 above.
•If using an iOS device and desire a MFi connection, scan barcode 4 above.
d. Check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your host device . Select the KDC270
listed with the serial number in brackets that matches the serial number found on the
back side the KDC270.
The KDC270 will beep upon connection.

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

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3.3 Using KTSync Keyboard –Android
Once your KDC is connected to KTSync, you can use your KDC as a keyboard.
a) While KTSync is running in the background, navigate to Settings > Language & Input > Virtual
Keyboard > Manage keyboards
b) Tap on “KTSync Keyboard” to enable it.
c) Change “KTSync Keyboard” to the default keyboard. (Fig. 4)
To switch back to the previous keyboard, simply change the default keyboard again. Or, when a text field is
selected swipe down from the top of the screen to bring up the notification panel. Select ‘choose input
method’ and you can select the default keyboard from here. (Fig. 5)
< Fig. 4 > < Fig. 5 >

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3.4 Using KTSync Keyboard –iOS
Once your KDC is connected to KTSync, you can use your KDC as a keyboard.
a) Navigate to the iPhone/iPad/iPod Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard...
> Select the KTSync keyboard to be added. (Fig. 6)
b) Select the KTSync Keyboard and toggle the switch to Allow Full Access. (Fig. 7)
< Fig. 6 > < Fig. 7 >
c) Open the application you want to scan into and tap on the screen, so the on-screen keyboard appears.
d) Press and hold the globe icon located to the left of the spacebar.
e) Select the KTSync Keyboard and begin scanning. (Fig. 8)
< Fig. 8 >
Note: The KDC must be connected to KTSync & the KTSync keyboard must be selected for this to work.

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

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Product Specifications
Physical
Design
Ultra-Compact Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
Size
1.57” x 3.23” x 0.71”
(40 mm x 82 mm x 18 mm)
Weight
2.03 oz (57.5 g)
Functionality
Supporting OS
Android / iOS / Mac OS X / Windows
Keys
Scan Key, Up Key, Down Key
Buzzer
Yes
LED Indicator
1 Tri-color LED (Red / Amber / Green)
USB Port
1 Micro USB Port
Memory
RAM
SDRAM 64KB
ROM
Internal Flash ROM 256KB
External Flash ROM 8MB
Barcode Storage
409,600 Barcodes (EAN-13)
Power
Battery (Standard)
650 mAh Lithium-ion
Charging Solution
USB Connector
Charging Time
4 Hours
Communication
Bluetooth
KDC270: V2.1+EDR, Class2, HID/SPP/MFi
KDC280: Bluetooth Low Energy, HID/SPP/Open
USB
USB to Serial (Micro USB Connector)
Barcode Reader
1D Laser
Yes
# of scans per charge
(1 sec interval)
KDC270 Laser: >31,000
KDC270 CCD: >25,000
KDC270 Imager: >16,500
KDC280 Imager: >19,500
# of scans per charge
(10 sec interval)
KDC270 Laser: >9,500
KDC270 CCD: >7,500
KDC270 Imager: >4,000
KDC280 Imager: >4,500
Scan Range
(10mil Code39)
Laser: 1.97” to 7.48” (50 to 190 mm)
CCD: 2.17” to 11.81” (55 to 300 mm)
Imager: 1.81” to 9.68” (46 to 246 mm)
Screen Reading
Laser: No
CCD: Yes
Imager: Yes
Postal Codes / OCR
Passport
Laser: No
CCD: No
Imager: Yes
Environment
Drop Spec
5 ft (1.5 m)
IP Rating
IP65
Operating Temp.
14 ˚F to 122 ˚F (-10 ˚C to 50 ˚C)
Storage Temp.
-4 ˚F to 140 ˚F (-20 ˚C to 60 ˚C)

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Humidity Spec
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Regulatory
Conformance
Laser Safety
IEC60825/CDRH Class II
LED Safety
IEC62471:2006
Regulatory
R&TTE, FCC, KC, TELEC, VCCI, SRRC, RoHS
Compliant
Accessories
1-Slot Charging Cradle
Yes
4-Slot Charging Cradle
Yes
Finger Trigger Glove
Yes
Ring Scanner
Yes
Protective Boot
Yes

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How to Use Tizen WebApp Demo Application (Only for KDC280)
KDC280C-BLE has BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy) V4.1 instead of Bluetooth V2.1 and supports below three
profiles:
➢OPEN –It is a Bluetooth Low Energy standard mode called Guest mode which doesn’t need to be
paired. It supports bi-directional communication.
➢SPP –It is a Koamtac specific customized profile which provides bi-directional communication in the
paired mode.
➢HID –It is a Bluetooth Low Energy standard profile which support Human Interface Device as like a
keyboard or a mouse. It is required to be paired first.
To connect with Gear S3, you can use OPEN profile or SPP profile from KDC, but to run the current demo
application from KOAMTAC, you should use SPP profile to connect with Gear S3:
5.1 Connect the phone to Gear S3 and Install the demo application
➢Download Galaxy Wearable (Samsung Gear) application from Play Store. (Please make sure your phone
supports Galaxy Gear S3.)
➢Connect the Samsung Gear to your smartphone. (You can refer to the link to learn how to connect:
http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/skp/faq/1119975)
➢On the Gear press the home button and scroll to settings. Scroll down and select Connect to a New
Phone. On the phone, open the Samsung Gear application and search for nearby Gear devices. Select
your Gear from the list and confirm the passcode on both devices.
➢From Galaxy Store, search Koamtac apps, which is “Koamtac Simple Web Demo”App and install it on
Gear S3.

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5.2 Pair/Connect KDC with Gear S3
➢Put KDC280C-BLE into SPP mode and start pairing (you can also see Chapter 2.2 above)
SPP & Pairing
➢Run KTSimpleWebDemo on your Gear S3.
➢Tap “Connect” and the available devices will be listed on your Gear S3. Tap the KDC from the list of
available devices to connect. The number between the brackets refers to the serial number located on
the back of the KDC.
➢Now you can trigger the KDC scanner via the demo application or the KDC itself. Any scanned bar
code will be displayed on the Gear S3. There are also many commands that can be used to view or set
the configuration of the KDC.

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➢If the KDC becomes disconnected or if you disconnect the current KDC, you can reconnect it later by
selecting Connect from the Gear S3.