KoamTac KDC280 User manual

®
Quick Manual
What’s in the Box? Additional Accessories
KDC280
Mini Guide
•KDC280
•Micro USB Cable
•Protective Rubber Boot
•KDC®Lanyard
•Quick Manual
•KOAMTACON Guide
•Waterproof Finger
Trigger Glove
•Ring Scanner
•1-Slot and 4-Slot
Charging Cradles
•650mAh Battery
•Micro USB Cable
•KBLED41 BLE Dongle
• Protective Rubber Boot
Bluetooth Proles Explained Pairing & Connecting Pairing Barcodes
If you desire to connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
OPEN profile, please refer to the instructions in the
next section.
Powering On/Off
3s 3s
Power On
Press and hold the SCAN
button for 3 seconds.
Power Off
Press and hold the SCAN
and DOWN buttons for 3
seconds.
Basic Operation
1. Aim the KDC directly at the barcode and press the
SCAN button, ensuring the beam covers the barcode
horizontally.
2. A successful scan (A) will sound 1 beep, show a green
LED, and display the scanned info on the screen. An
unsuccessful scan (B) will sound 2 beeps, show a red
LED, and display “Read Failed” on the screen.
KDC280 Models
•KDC280C-BLE 2D Imager Bluetooth Barcode
Scanner
02:35:41
123456
Read
Failed
Visit our website for more information.
A Bluetooth Low Energy standard mode
called “guest mode” which does not need
to be paired. It supports bi-directional
communication.
OPEN
Allows two-way Bluetooth communication.
The KDC transmits data to host device and
the host can transmit data back to the KDC.
SPP
Allows one-way Bluetooth communication
with an Android or iOS host device. The
KDC only transmits data to the host device.
HID inputs data directly into an application. SPP
requires KOAMTAC KTSync
®
app or integration of
KOAMTAC SDK to input data into an application.
Allows one-way Bluetooth communication
with Windows host device. The KDC only
transmits data to the host device.
HID
Windows
HID
1. Navigate to the Bluetooth setting on the host PC,
Mac, Smartphone, or Tablet.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the host device
and searching for devices.
3. Using the KDC, scan the pairing barcode that
corresponds to your desired Bluetooth profile. If you
are unsure which Bluetooth profile is right for you,
please refer to previous panel.
4. Check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your
host device. In iOS, the application will need to
search devices.
5. Fromthe list, select the KDC280 listed by serial
number in brackets that matches the serial number
found on the back side of the KDC280.
6. In HID Mode, KDC280 is ready to use.
7. To complete connection in SPP Mode, launch KTSync
or your application and select KDC280 to connect.
HID
HID Windows
SPP

®
Quick Manual
What’s in the Box? Additional Accessories
KDC280
Mini Guide
•KDC280
•Micro USB Cable
•Protective Rubber Boot
•KDC®Lanyard
•Quick Manual
•KOAMTACON Guide
•Waterproof Finger
Trigger Glove
•Ring Scanner
•1-Slot and 4-Slot
Charging Cradles
•650mAh Battery
•Micro USB Cable
•KBLED41 BLE Dongle
• Protective Rubber Boot
Bluetooth Proles Explained Pairing & Connecting Pairing Barcodes
If you desire to connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
OPEN profile, please refer to the instructions in the
next section.
Powering On/Off
3s 3s
Power On
Press and hold the SCAN
button for 3 seconds.
Power Off
Press and hold the SCAN
and DOWN buttons for 3
seconds.
Basic Operation
1. Aim the KDC directly at the barcode and press the
SCAN button, ensuring the beam covers the barcode
horizontally.
2. A successful scan (A) will sound 1 beep, show a green
LED, and display the scanned info on the screen. An
unsuccessful scan (B) will sound 2 beeps, show a red
LED, and display “Read Failed” on the screen.
KDC280 Models
•KDC280C-BLE 2D Imager Bluetooth Barcode
Scanner
02:35:41
123456
Read
Failed
Visit our website for more information.
A Bluetooth Low Energy standard mode
called “guest mode” which does not need
to be paired. It supports bi-directional
communication.
OPEN
Allows two-way Bluetooth communication.
The KDC transmits data to host device and
the host can transmit data back to the KDC.
SPP
Allows one-way Bluetooth communication
with an Android or iOS host device. The
KDC only transmits data to the host device.
HID inputs data directly into an application. SPP
requires KOAMTAC KTSync
®
app or integration of
KOAMTAC SDK to input data into an application.
Allows one-way Bluetooth communication
with Windows host device. The KDC only
transmits data to the host device.
HID
Windows
HID
1. Navigate to the Bluetooth setting on the host PC,
Mac, Smartphone, or Tablet.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the host device
and searching for devices.
3. Using the KDC, scan the pairing barcode that
corresponds to your desired Bluetooth profile. If you
are unsure which Bluetooth profile is right for you,
please refer to previous panel.
4. Check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your
host device. In iOS, the application will need to
search devices.
5. Fromthe list, select the KDC280 listed by serial
number in brackets that matches the serial number
found on the back side of the KDC280.
6. In HID Mode, KDC280 is ready to use.
7. To complete connection in SPP Mode, launch KTSync
or your application and select KDC280 to connect.
HID
HID Windows
SPP

®
Quick Manual
What’s in the Box? Additional Accessories
KDC280
Mini Guide
•KDC280
•Micro USB Cable
•Protective Rubber Boot
•KDC®Lanyard
•Quick Manual
•KOAMTACON Guide
•Waterproof Finger
Trigger Glove
•Ring Scanner
•1-Slot and 4-Slot
Charging Cradles
•650mAh Battery
•Micro USB Cable
•KBLED41 BLE Dongle
• Protective Rubber Boot
Bluetooth Proles Explained Pairing & Connecting Pairing Barcodes
If you desire to connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
OPEN profile, please refer to the instructions in the
next section.
Powering On/Off
3s 3s
Power On
Press and hold the SCAN
button for 3 seconds.
Power Off
Press and hold the SCAN
and DOWN buttons for 3
seconds.
Basic Operation
1. Aim the KDC directly at the barcode and press the
SCAN button, ensuring the beam covers the barcode
horizontally.
2. A successful scan (A) will sound 1 beep, show a green
LED, and display the scanned info on the screen. An
unsuccessful scan (B) will sound 2 beeps, show a red
LED, and display “Read Failed” on the screen.
KDC280 Models
•KDC280C-BLE 2D Imager Bluetooth Barcode
Scanner
02:35:41
123456
Read
Failed
Visit our website for more information.
A Bluetooth Low Energy standard mode
called “guest mode” which does not need
to be paired. It supports bi-directional
communication.
OPEN
Allows two-way Bluetooth communication.
The KDC transmits data to host device and
the host can transmit data back to the KDC.
SPP
Allows one-way Bluetooth communication
with an Android or iOS host device. The
KDC only transmits data to the host device.
HID inputs data directly into an application. SPP
requires KOAMTAC KTSync
®
app or integration of
KOAMTAC SDK to input data into an application.
Allows one-way Bluetooth communication
with Windows host device. The KDC only
transmits data to the host device.
HID
Windows
HID
1. Navigate to the Bluetooth setting on the host PC,
Mac, Smartphone, or Tablet.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the host device
and searching for devices.
3. Using the KDC, scan the pairing barcode that
corresponds to your desired Bluetooth profile. If you
are unsure which Bluetooth profile is right for you,
please refer to previous panel.
4. Check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your
host device. In iOS, the application will need to
search devices.
5. Fromthe list, select the KDC280 listed by serial
number in brackets that matches the serial number
found on the back side of the KDC280.
6. In HID Mode, KDC280 is ready to use.
7. To complete connection in SPP Mode, launch KTSync
or your application and select KDC280 to connect.
HID
HID Windows
SPP

®
Quick Manual
What’s in the Box? Additional Accessories
KDC280
Mini Guide
•KDC280
•Micro USB Cable
•Protective Rubber Boot
•KDC®Lanyard
•Quick Manual
•KOAMTACON Guide
•Waterproof Finger
Trigger Glove
•Ring Scanner
•1-Slot and 4-Slot
Charging Cradles
•650mAh Battery
•Micro USB Cable
•KBLED41 BLE Dongle
• Protective Rubber Boot
Bluetooth Proles Explained Pairing & Connecting Pairing Barcodes
If you desire to connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
OPEN profile, please refer to the instructions in the
next section.
Powering On/Off
3s 3s
Power On
Press and hold the SCAN
button for 3 seconds.
Power Off
Press and hold the SCAN
and DOWN buttons for 3
seconds.
Basic Operation
1. Aim the KDC directly at the barcode and press the
SCAN button, ensuring the beam covers the barcode
horizontally.
2. A successful scan (A) will sound 1 beep, show a green
LED, and display the scanned info on the screen. An
unsuccessful scan (B) will sound 2 beeps, show a red
LED, and display “Read Failed” on the screen.
KDC280 Models
•KDC280C-BLE 2D Imager Bluetooth Barcode
Scanner
02:35:41
123456
Read
Failed
Visit our website for more information.
A Bluetooth Low Energy standard mode
called “guest mode” which does not need
to be paired. It supports bi-directional
communication.
OPEN
Allows two-way Bluetooth communication.
The KDC transmits data to host device and
the host can transmit data back to the KDC.
SPP
Allows one-way Bluetooth communication
with an Android or iOS host device. The
KDC only transmits data to the host device.
HID inputs data directly into an application. SPP
requires KOAMTAC KTSync
®
app or integration of
KOAMTAC SDK to input data into an application.
Allows one-way Bluetooth communication
with Windows host device. The KDC only
transmits data to the host device.
HID
Windows
HID
1. Navigate to the Bluetooth setting on the host PC,
Mac, Smartphone, or Tablet.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the host device
and searching for devices.
3. Using the KDC, scan the pairing barcode that
corresponds to your desired Bluetooth profile. If you
are unsure which Bluetooth profile is right for you,
please refer to previous panel.
4. Check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your
host device. In iOS, the application will need to
search devices.
5. Fromthe list, select the KDC280 listed by serial
number in brackets that matches the serial number
found on the back side of the KDC280.
6. In HID Mode, KDC280 is ready to use.
7. To complete connection in SPP Mode, launch KTSync
or your application and select KDC280 to connect.
HID
HID Windows
SPP

OPEN
Using Keyboard Wedge KTSync & SDK
KDC280 DiagramSpecs Specs Helpful Barcodes
Functionality
Memory Flash ROM: 256KB Program, 8MB User Data
Memory RAM: 64KB
Can store more than 400,000 Barcodes (EAN-13)
Wedging & Synchronization
Store to a file or transfer to an application
Keyboard wedge function
Add-on prefixes and suffixes
Barcode option selection
Scan Range (10mil Code39)
Imager: 1.81" to 9.68" (46 mm to 246 mm)
Interfaces
Bluetooth Low Energy, HID/SPP/Open
USB to Serial (Micro USB port)
HID/Flash Memory
User Environment
Ingress Protection Rating: IP65
Drop Spec: 5' (1.5 m)
Operating: 14˚F to 122˚F (-10˚C to 50˚C)
Storage: -4˚F to 140˚F (-20˚C to 60˚C)
Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Supporting OS
Android / iOS / Windows / Tizen
Enable Beep Sound
Disable Beep Sound
MG_KDC280_20190829
Connecting via BLE OPEN Prole Connecting via BLE OPEN Prole
An application can connect to KDC280 without
pairing in OPEN prole.The connection procedure
below utilizes the KOAMTAC KTSync Application.
1. Ensure that the KDC is powered on.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone
or tablet. Although the KDC280 may appear as an
available Bluetooth device on your smartphone or
tablet, do not select the KDC280 in this menu.
3. Using the KDC, scan the OPEN mode barcode below:
4. Open KTSync on your smartphone or tablet.
5. In the KTSync app, tap the Connect ( ) icon at
the bottom left of the app.
6. In KTSync, tap “Start BLE Scanning” in the top right.
7. In KTSync, check the list of found devices.
8. In KTSync, tap the KDC280 listed by serial number in
brackets followed by [BLE] that matches the serial
number found on the back side of the KDC280. The
format will look like this, KDC280[xxxxxx] [BLE],
where xxxxxx is the serial number.
9. The KDC280 will beep upon connection and display
“Bluetooth Connected” on its screen.
Keyboard wedge allows you to use your KDC as a
keyboard. The HID profile works as keyboard wedge by
default. When using SPP or MFi, KTSync provides a
keyboard wedge function when KTSync keyboard is
enabled. Please refer to the KDC Reference Manual for
detailed insturctions to enable KTSync keyboard.
1. Ensure that the KDC is connected to the host using
the HID profile or the KDC is connected via KTSync
keyboard using SPP/MFi profiles.
2. Open any application on the host device that
contains a text field you want to populate.
3. Tap the text field in the application.
4. Scan any barcode with the KDC.
5. The barcode data will then populate in the text field.
KTSync
®
is a program which communicates with
KOAMTAC’s KDC via Bluetooth. It enables users to
read and store data. KTSync is compatible with iOS,
Android, Windows, and Mac. It also supports wedging
and downloading data from the KDC.
For more information about KTSync, please visit:
www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/applications
The Software Development Kit (SDK) is the perfect
solution for creating a custom application to collect
data utilizing your KDC. KOAMTAC’s SDK covers all
major development platforms: Android, iOS, Tizen,
Windows, Xamarin, and Cordova. Developers may take
advantage of the complimentary SDK and enjoy the full
benefits of the KOAMTAC Developer Program.
For more information regarding the KOAMTAC
Developer Program or to request the latest SDKs, visit:
www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/sdk
or e-mail [email protected].

OPEN
Using Keyboard Wedge KTSync & SDK
KDC280 DiagramSpecs Specs Helpful Barcodes
Functionality
Memory Flash ROM: 256KB Program, 8MB User Data
Memory RAM: 64KB
Can store more than 400,000 Barcodes (EAN-13)
Wedging & Synchronization
Store to a file or transfer to an application
Keyboard wedge function
Add-on prefixes and suffixes
Barcode option selection
Scan Range (10mil Code39)
Imager: 1.81" to 9.68" (46 mm to 246 mm)
Interfaces
Bluetooth Low Energy, HID/SPP/Open
USB to Serial (Micro USB port)
HID/Flash Memory
User Environment
Ingress Protection Rating: IP65
Drop Spec: 5' (1.5 m)
Operating: 14˚F to 122˚F (-10˚C to 50˚C)
Storage: -4˚F to 140˚F (-20˚C to 60˚C)
Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Supporting OS
Android / iOS / Windows / Tizen
Enable Beep Sound
Disable Beep Sound
MG_KDC280_20190829
Connecting via BLE OPEN Prole Connecting via BLE OPEN Prole
An application can connect to KDC280 without
pairing in OPEN prole.The connection procedure
below utilizes the KOAMTAC KTSync Application.
1. Ensure that the KDC is powered on.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone
or tablet. Although the KDC280 may appear as an
available Bluetooth device on your smartphone or
tablet, do not select the KDC280 in this menu.
3. Using the KDC, scan the OPEN mode barcode below:
4. Open KTSync on your smartphone or tablet.
5. In the KTSync app, tap the Connect ( ) icon at
the bottom left of the app.
6. In KTSync, tap “Start BLE Scanning” in the top right.
7. In KTSync, check the list of found devices.
8. In KTSync, tap the KDC280 listed by serial number in
brackets followed by [BLE] that matches the serial
number found on the back side of the KDC280. The
format will look like this, KDC280[xxxxxx] [BLE],
where xxxxxx is the serial number.
9. The KDC280 will beep upon connection and display
“Bluetooth Connected” on its screen.
Keyboard wedge allows you to use your KDC as a
keyboard. The HID profile works as keyboard wedge by
default. When using SPP or MFi, KTSync provides a
keyboard wedge function when KTSync keyboard is
enabled. Please refer to the KDC Reference Manual for
detailed insturctions to enable KTSync keyboard.
1. Ensure that the KDC is connected to the host using
the HID profile or the KDC is connected via KTSync
keyboard using SPP/MFi profiles.
2. Open any application on the host device that
contains a text field you want to populate.
3. Tap the text field in the application.
4. Scan any barcode with the KDC.
5. The barcode data will then populate in the text field.
KTSync
®
is a program which communicates with
KOAMTAC’s KDC via Bluetooth. It enables users to
read and store data. KTSync is compatible with iOS,
Android, Windows, and Mac. It also supports wedging
and downloading data from the KDC.
For more information about KTSync, please visit:
www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/applications
The Software Development Kit (SDK) is the perfect
solution for creating a custom application to collect
data utilizing your KDC. KOAMTAC’s SDK covers all
major development platforms: Android, iOS, Tizen,
Windows, Xamarin, and Cordova. Developers may take
advantage of the complimentary SDK and enjoy the full
benefits of the KOAMTAC Developer Program.
For more information regarding the KOAMTAC
Developer Program or to request the latest SDKs, visit:
www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/sdk
or e-mail [email protected].

OPEN
Using Keyboard Wedge KTSync & SDK
KDC280 DiagramSpecs Specs Helpful Barcodes
Functionality
Memory Flash ROM: 256KB Program, 8MB User Data
Memory RAM: 64KB
Can store more than 400,000 Barcodes (EAN-13)
Wedging & Synchronization
Store to a file or transfer to an application
Keyboard wedge function
Add-on prefixes and suffixes
Barcode option selection
Scan Range (10mil Code39)
Imager: 1.81" to 9.68" (46 mm to 246 mm)
Interfaces
Bluetooth Low Energy, HID/SPP/Open
USB to Serial (Micro USB port)
HID/Flash Memory
User Environment
Ingress Protection Rating: IP65
Drop Spec: 5' (1.5 m)
Operating: 14˚F to 122˚F (-10˚C to 50˚C)
Storage: -4˚F to 140˚F (-20˚C to 60˚C)
Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Supporting OS
Android / iOS / Windows / Tizen
Enable Beep Sound
Disable Beep Sound
MG_KDC280_20190829
Connecting via BLE OPEN Prole Connecting via BLE OPEN Prole
An application can connect to KDC280 without
pairing in OPEN prole.The connection procedure
below utilizes the KOAMTAC KTSync Application.
1. Ensure that the KDC is powered on.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone
or tablet. Although the KDC280 may appear as an
available Bluetooth device on your smartphone or
tablet, do not select the KDC280 in this menu.
3. Using the KDC, scan the OPEN mode barcode below:
4. Open KTSync on your smartphone or tablet.
5. In the KTSync app, tap the Connect ( ) icon at
the bottom left of the app.
6. In KTSync, tap “Start BLE Scanning” in the top right.
7. In KTSync, check the list of found devices.
8. In KTSync, tap the KDC280 listed by serial number in
brackets followed by [BLE] that matches the serial
number found on the back side of the KDC280. The
format will look like this, KDC280[xxxxxx] [BLE],
where xxxxxx is the serial number.
9. The KDC280 will beep upon connection and display
“Bluetooth Connected” on its screen.
Keyboard wedge allows you to use your KDC as a
keyboard. The HID profile works as keyboard wedge by
default. When using SPP or MFi, KTSync provides a
keyboard wedge function when KTSync keyboard is
enabled. Please refer to the KDC Reference Manual for
detailed insturctions to enable KTSync keyboard.
1. Ensure that the KDC is connected to the host using
the HID profile or the KDC is connected via KTSync
keyboard using SPP/MFi profiles.
2. Open any application on the host device that
contains a text field you want to populate.
3. Tap the text field in the application.
4. Scan any barcode with the KDC.
5. The barcode data will then populate in the text field.
KTSync
®
is a program which communicates with
KOAMTAC’s KDC via Bluetooth. It enables users to
read and store data. KTSync is compatible with iOS,
Android, Windows, and Mac. It also supports wedging
and downloading data from the KDC.
For more information about KTSync, please visit:
www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/applications
The Software Development Kit (SDK) is the perfect
solution for creating a custom application to collect
data utilizing your KDC. KOAMTAC’s SDK covers all
major development platforms: Android, iOS, Tizen,
Windows, Xamarin, and Cordova. Developers may take
advantage of the complimentary SDK and enjoy the full
benefits of the KOAMTAC Developer Program.
For more information regarding the KOAMTAC
Developer Program or to request the latest SDKs, visit:
www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/sdk
or e-mail [email protected].

OPEN
Using Keyboard Wedge KTSync & SDK
KDC280 DiagramSpecs Specs Helpful Barcodes
Functionality
Memory Flash ROM: 256KB Program, 8MB User Data
Memory RAM: 64KB
Can store more than 400,000 Barcodes (EAN-13)
Wedging & Synchronization
Store to a file or transfer to an application
Keyboard wedge function
Add-on prefixes and suffixes
Barcode option selection
Scan Range (10mil Code39)
Imager: 1.81" to 9.68" (46 mm to 246 mm)
Interfaces
Bluetooth Low Energy, HID/SPP/Open
USB to Serial (Micro USB port)
HID/Flash Memory
User Environment
Ingress Protection Rating: IP65
Drop Spec: 5' (1.5 m)
Operating: 14˚F to 122˚F (-10˚C to 50˚C)
Storage: -4˚F to 140˚F (-20˚C to 60˚C)
Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Supporting OS
Android / iOS / Windows / Tizen
Enable Beep Sound
Disable Beep Sound
MG_KDC280_20190829
Connecting via BLE OPEN Prole Connecting via BLE OPEN Prole
An application can connect to KDC280 without
pairing in OPEN prole.The connection procedure
below utilizes the KOAMTAC KTSync Application.
1. Ensure that the KDC is powered on.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone
or tablet. Although the KDC280 may appear as an
available Bluetooth device on your smartphone or
tablet, do not select the KDC280 in this menu.
3. Using the KDC, scan the OPEN mode barcode below:
4. Open KTSync on your smartphone or tablet.
5. In the KTSync app, tap the Connect ( ) icon at
the bottom left of the app.
6. In KTSync, tap “Start BLE Scanning” in the top right.
7. In KTSync, check the list of found devices.
8. In KTSync, tap the KDC280 listed by serial number in
brackets followed by [BLE] that matches the serial
number found on the back side of the KDC280. The
format will look like this, KDC280[xxxxxx] [BLE],
where xxxxxx is the serial number.
9. The KDC280 will beep upon connection and display
“Bluetooth Connected” on its screen.
Keyboard wedge allows you to use your KDC as a
keyboard. The HID profile works as keyboard wedge by
default. When using SPP or MFi, KTSync provides a
keyboard wedge function when KTSync keyboard is
enabled. Please refer to the KDC Reference Manual for
detailed insturctions to enable KTSync keyboard.
1. Ensure that the KDC is connected to the host using
the HID profile or the KDC is connected via KTSync
keyboard using SPP/MFi profiles.
2. Open any application on the host device that
contains a text field you want to populate.
3. Tap the text field in the application.
4. Scan any barcode with the KDC.
5. The barcode data will then populate in the text field.
KTSync
®
is a program which communicates with
KOAMTAC’s KDC via Bluetooth. It enables users to
read and store data. KTSync is compatible with iOS,
Android, Windows, and Mac. It also supports wedging
and downloading data from the KDC.
For more information about KTSync, please visit:
www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/applications
The Software Development Kit (SDK) is the perfect
solution for creating a custom application to collect
data utilizing your KDC. KOAMTAC’s SDK covers all
major development platforms: Android, iOS, Tizen,
Windows, Xamarin, and Cordova. Developers may take
advantage of the complimentary SDK and enjoy the full
benefits of the KOAMTAC Developer Program.
For more information regarding the KOAMTAC
Developer Program or to request the latest SDKs, visit:
www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/sdk
or e-mail [email protected].