KoamTac SMARTSLED KDC400 Series User manual
KDC400UserManual
(Rev3.02A)
November,2011
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
1.1 KDC Package .........................................................................................................11
1.2 KDC Characteristics ..............................................................................................12
2.1 Bluetooth pairing and connection .........................................................................14
2.2 KTSync Installation Wizard....................................................................................16
Windows XP..............................................................................................................16
Vista and Windows 7 ................................................................................................21
Windows Mobile 5.0+................................................................................................24
Android .....................................................................................................................26
Blackberry ................................................................................................................26
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch.............................................................................................26
2.3 KTSync Manual Installation...................................................................................27
Windows XP, Vista, and 7.........................................................................................27
Windows Mobile 5.0+................................................................................................27
3.1 Getting Started ......................................................................................................28
Attach Hand Strap to KDC........................................................................................28
Charge KDC Battery .................................................................................................28
Configure KDC ..........................................................................................................29
3.2 Basics.....................................................................................................................30
Reading Barcodes ....................................................................................................30
Synchronizing Barcode Data to PC ..........................................................................30
3.3 KDC Menus.............................................................................................................31
Set Barcodes Menu ..................................................................................................37
Code Options Menu ..................................................................................................37
Scan Options Menu...................................................................................................37
Data Process Menu...................................................................................................39
BT Config Menu - KDC200/250/300/400....................................................................44
BT Service - KDC200/250/300/400............................................................................45
GPS Config - KDC250................................................................................................45
System Menu ............................................................................................................45
3.4 LED Status .............................................................................................................47
KDC100/200/250/300.................................................................................................47
KDC400.....................................................................................................................47
3.5 Empty Battery ........................................................................................................47
LISTINGOFFIGURES...............................................................................................................7
LISTINGOFTABLES ................................................................................................................8
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................10
2. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................14
3. OPERATING THE KDC..............................................................................................28
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3.6 Buffer Full...............................................................................................................47
3.7 Reset Feature ........................................................................................................48
3.8 Replace Battery .....................................................................................................48
4.1 ConnectDevice
........................................................................................................49
4.2 Auto Connect .........................................................................................................49
4.3 Auto Power On
........................................................................................................49
4.4 Auto Power Off
.......................................................................................................50
4.5 Beep Warning
..........................................................................................................50
4.6 PWR OFF Time
........................................................................................................50
4.7 PowerOFF Msg
........................................................................................................50
4.8 MAC Address
..........................................................................................................50
4.9 FW Version
..............................................................................................................50
4.10 Wakeup Nulls
........................................................................................................51
4.11 Autolock Time
......................................................................................................51
4.12 HID Keyboard
........................................................................................................51
4.13 HID Initial and Inter-Character Delay
....................................................................51
4.14 Control character transmission in HID mode......................................................51
4.15 Function key transmission in HID mode..............................................................52
4.16 Disconnect/Reconnect/HID Toggle......................................................................52
4.17 Power
....................................................................................................................53
4.18 Pairing
...................................................................................................................53
4.19 Discovering
...........................................................................................................53
4.20 Connect To...........................................................................................................53
4.21 HID Sync...............................................................................................................54
5.1 KTSync Menu .........................................................................................................55
5.2 File Menu................................................................................................................58
Connect to KDC........................................................................................................58
Synchronize ..............................................................................................................58
Bluetooth ..................................................................................................................59
5.3 Synchronization Settings.......................................................................................60
Destination of Data...................................................................................................60
Synchronization Methods.........................................................................................61
Current KDC Wedge Method.....................................................................................62
Synchronization Options ..........................................................................................63
Application Options..................................................................................................63
5.4 Barcode & KDC Settings........................................................................................64
Select Symbologies and Symbology Options...........................................................66
Data Editing Option ..................................................................................................66
4. BLUETOOTH - KDC200/250/300/400 ........................................................................49
5. SYNCHRONIZATION.................................................................................................55
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5.5 Others Settings......................................................................................................67
5.6 Mobile pKTSync .....................................................................................................68
5.7 Android aKTSync ...................................................................................................69
KDC and Android Pairing
..........................................................................................69
Launch KTSync
.........................................................................................................69
5.8 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync.............................................................................71
KDC200i/300i and iPhone/iPad/iPod touch connection instructions .......................71
Pair and connect KDC200i/300i and iOS4.0+ in HID mode ......................................71
How to disconnect and reconnect HID mode using Up and Down Button keys. ....72
KDC200i/300i connection using iPhone mode .........................................................72
How to connect and reconnect iPhone mode using UP keys..................................73
5.9 Blackberry bKTSync ..............................................................................................74
5.10 KTSync for Mac OS X...........................................................................................76
A.1 Symbologies (KDC410/425) ...................................................................................82
A.2 Code Options (KDC410/KDC415)...........................................................................84
Reverse Direction.....................................................................................................84
Symbology Conversion .............................................................................................84
Verification of Optional “Check Digit” .....................................................................85
Transmission of “Check Digit” .................................................................................85
Resolution of Inconsistencies..................................................................................86
A.3 Symbologies (KDC420/KDC425) ............................................................................87
Equation to Determining Potential Number of Stored Barcodes.............................88
Data Buffer Full.........................................................................................................88
B.1 Symbology .............................................................................................................89
B.2 Host Interface........................................................................................................90
B.3 Battery...................................................................................................................90
B.4 Memory ..................................................................................................................90
B.5 Programming .........................................................................................................91
C.1 Set Symbologies....................................................................................................92
C.2 Barcode Options....................................................................................................96
C.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode...............................................................................99
C.4 Scan Options .......................................................................................................100
C.5 Scan Timeout.......................................................................................................101
C.6 Minimum Barcode Length....................................................................................103
C.7 Security Level......................................................................................................105
6. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................79
7. WARRANTY ..............................................................................................................80
8. CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................................................................81
APPENDIX A - BARCODE & SCAN OPTIONS................................................................82
APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES (KDC410/KDC415) ..............................................92
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C.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store................................................................................106
C.9 Data Process – Data Edit.....................................................................................107
C.10 Data Process - Data Format–Handshake...........................................................108
C.11 Data Process - Termination Character & Duplicate Check ..............................109
C.12 Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................110
C.13 Bluetooth Auto Power On Time.........................................................................113
C.14 Bluetooth PWR Off Time....................................................................................115
C.15 Auto lock Time...................................................................................................118
C.16 HID Keyboard layout..........................................................................................119
C.17 HID Initial Delay.................................................................................................120
C.18 HID Character Delay..........................................................................................121
C.19 HID Control Character .......................................................................................122
C.20 System...............................................................................................................123
C.21 Sleep Timeout....................................................................................................126
C.22 ETC.....................................................................................................................128
C.23 Function.............................................................................................................129
C.24 Number ..............................................................................................................130
C.25 Lower Case Alphabet ........................................................................................131
C.26 Upper Case Alphabet.........................................................................................134
C.27 Control Character..............................................................................................137
C.28 Symbol Character..............................................................................................138
D.1 Set Symbologies..................................................................................................142
D.2 Barcode Options..................................................................................................142
D.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode.............................................................................142
D.4 Scan Options .......................................................................................................143
D.5 Scan Timeout.......................................................................................................144
D.6 Minimum Barcode Length....................................................................................145
D.7 Image Capture .....................................................................................................148
D.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store................................................................................149
D.9 Data Process - Data Edit .....................................................................................150
D.10 Data Process – Data Format, Handshake and Duplicate Check.......................151
D.11 Data Process - Termination Character..............................................................152
D.12 Data Process – Check Duplicate .......................................................................153
D.13 Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................154
D.14 Bluetooth Auto Power On Time.........................................................................155
D.15 Bluetooth Power Off Time .................................................................................157
D.16 HID Autolock Time.............................................................................................161
D.17 HID Keyboard layout..........................................................................................162
D.18 HID Initial Delay.................................................................................................163
D.19 HID Character Delay..........................................................................................164
APPENDIX D - SPECIAL BARCODES (KDC420/425) ...................................................142
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D.21 System...............................................................................................................166
D.22 Sleep Timeout....................................................................................................169
D.23 Function.............................................................................................................173
D.24 Number ..............................................................................................................174
D.25 Lower Case Alphabet ........................................................................................175
D.26 Upper Case Alphabet.........................................................................................178
D.27 Control Character..............................................................................................181
D.28 Symbol Character..............................................................................................182
E.1 KDC415 MSR........................................................................................................186
E.2 KDC425 MSR........................................................................................................188
APPENDIX E - SPECIAL BARCODES (KDC415/425 MSR) ...........................................186
INDEX.........................................................................................................................191
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LISTINGOFFIGURES
Figure 1 – KDC Package
___________________________________________________________11
Figure 2 - Characteristics of KDC100
_______________________________________________12
Figure 3 - Characteristics of KDC200 / KDC250 / KDC300
____________________________13
Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons
_______________________________________________29
Figure 5 - Replacing KDC Battery
__________________________________________________48
Figure 6 - KTSync
®
Synchronizer Menu
_____________________________________________55
Figure 7 – File Menu
_______________________________________________________________56
Figure 8 – Setting Menu
____________________________________________________________56
Figure 9 – Application Menu
________________________________________________________57
Figure 10 – About Menu
____________________________________________________________57
Figure 11 - COM Port Selection for KDC
____________________________________________58
Figure 12 - Bluetooth Device Registry
______________________________________________59
Figure 13 - KTSync
®
Synchronization Settings
______________________________________60
Figure 14 - Barcode & KDC Settings, Symbologies, Data Editing and Scan Options
___65
Figure 15 - KTSync
®
Confirmation Settings
_________________________________________67
Figure 16 – Mobile pKTSync
________________________________________________________68
Figure 17 – Android aKTSync
______________________________________________________70
Figure 18 – iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync
_________________________________________73
Figure 19 – Blackberry KTSync
_____________________________________________________75
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LISTINGOFTABLES
Table 1 - Features of KDC
__________________________________________________________10
Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery
________________________________28
Table 3 - KDC Menu Options
_______________________________________________________36
Table 4 – KDC420/425 Minimum Barcode Length
____________________________________38
Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs
______________________________________________________47
Table 6 - Troubleshooting Techniques
______________________________________________79
Table 7 - Symbologies Supported by KDC
___________________________________________82
Table 8 - Add-on for EAN-13 Symbology
____________________________________________83
Table 9 - Add-on for EAN-8 Symbology
______________________________________________83
Table 10 - Symbology Conversion
__________________________________________________84
Table 11 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit"
____________________________________85
Table 12 - Transmission of "Check Digit"
___________________________________________85
Table 13 - Resolution of Inconsistencies
___________________________________________86
Table 14 - Symbologies Supported by KDC
_________________________________________87
Table 15 – Listing of Symbologies Supported by KDC
_______________________________89
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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 KDC250 KDC300 KDC400
USB CONNECTIONS 2 1 1 1
1
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY YES YES YES YES
YES
SCAN ENGINE Laser Laser Laser
Imager Laser/
Imager
AUTOMATIC DATA UPLOAD YES YES YES YES YES
STORES10,000+ BARCODES YES YES YES YES No
KTSYNC®SOFTWARE YES YES YES YES
YES
SDK FOR DEVELOPERS YES YES YES YES
YES
SUPPORTS MICROSOFT©
WINDOWS XP, VISTA, 7 &
MOBILE 5.0+ YES YES YES YES
YES
ANDROID, BLACKBERRY,
IOS NO YES YES YES
YES
BLUETOOTH NO YES YES YES
YES
GPS NO NO YES NO NO
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1.1 KDC Package
The standard KDC package contains:
1. One KDC Barcode Data Collector
2. One USB Cable
3. One Lanyard (KDC100/200/250/300) or One Hand Strap (KDC400)
4. KoamTac Installation CD with
zKTSync© for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Mobile 5.0+
zKDC Device Driver
zUser Manual
5. One Protective KDC Rubber Case (KDC100/200/250/300) or One Smartphone Protective
Rubber Case (KDC400)
NOTE: Depending on your region or distributor, package contents may vary.
KDC100/200/250/300 KDC400
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2.2 KTSync Installation Wizard
Windows XP
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT KDC TO USB PORT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
1. Insert KoamTac Installation CD into your computer’s CD drive.
2. Click Start icon then My Computer icon. A listing of devices on your computer will be displayed
including the disk drive containing the KoamTac Installation CD.
3. Click on the KoamTac Installation CD icon then click on the Setup directory. Click on the
PC_Setup.exe file which executes the KTSync Setup Wizard.
NOTES
•If KTSync Setup Wizard locates an older version of KTSync on your computer, you will be
prompted to remove the older program before installing the new version. Select Remove
KTSync then click Finish. When removal is complete, click Close. Go to Step 2 to run KTSync
Setup Wizard.
•If you have any problems, please refer to the Manual Installation section.
KTSync Setup Wizard
Below are the screen images you will see during the installation of KTSync.
zClick Next icon in KTSync Setup Wizard window
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zClick Next icon in KTSync Confirm Installation window
•Within a few minutes, installation of KTSync will be complete. Click Close icon and wait for the
Device Driver Installation Wizard to load.
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Device Driver Installation Wizard
Below are the screen images you will see during the installation of the KDC Device Driver.
zClick Next icon in Device Driver Installation Wizard window
zClick Continue Anyway icon in Software Installation Logo testing window
zClick Finish icon in Device Driver Installation Wizard window
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Connect KDC to Computer
Using the USB cable included with the KDC, follow the directions below.
zConnect the cable’s ultra mini USB connector to the KDC.
zConnect the cable’s Type A USB connector to your PC.
zWait until your computer beeps and/or displays the message Found New Hardware.
Found New Hardware Wizard
zSelect “No, not this time” option in Found New Hardware Wizard and click Next if your PC pops
up the following Found New Hardware Wizard.
zSelect “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” option in Found New Hardware
Wizard and click Next if your PC pops up the following Found New Hardware Wizard.
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zClick Continue Anyway icon in Software Installation Logo testing window
zClick Finish icon in Found New Hardware Wizard window
Verify COM Port Address
zUser can verify installed COM Port in Device Manager
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