POSIFLEX KB-6600 Series User manual

Part 1
FCC Notes:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class
A digital device pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures to correct the interference.
Warranty Limits:
Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any person other
than the authorized technicians. The user should consult his/her dealer for the problem
happened. Warranty voids if the user does not follow the instructions in application of
this merchandise. The manufacturer is by no means responsible for any damage or
hazard caused by improper application.
About This Manual:
This manual is written in an attempt with full strength to assist the user to utilize
the powerful programmable keyboard KB-6600 series which consists of a 6 positioned
electronic control key and 84 press keys which provides excellent tactile click when
pressed, and an optional magnetic stripe reader for ISO standards. The KB-6600 not
only is capable of being programmed to transmit whatever code a standard PC or PS2
keyboard can deliver, but also provides a great variety of programmability such that
contains all capabilities of the most modern programmable keyboards.
The manufacturer of this product heartily apologizes to the user for reserving the right
to change or to modify this manual without notice due to the rapid and constant
progress and improvement on science and technology.
The information in this manual contains only essential hardware concerns for general
user and is subject to change without notice. Posiflex reserves the right to alter product
designs, layouts or drivers without notification. The system integrator shall provide
applicative notices and arrangement for special options utilizing this product. The user
may find the most up to date information of the hardware from web sites:
http://www.posiflex.com or http://www.posiflex.com.tw
All rights are strictly reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced,
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Posiflex Inc. the publisher of this documentation.
©Copyright Posiflex Inc. 2006
All brand and product names and trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.
P/N: 19170900020
KB-6600/KB-6600U Series
Programmable Keyboard
User’s Manual Rev. A1

Part 2
I. OVERVIEW
A. SCOPE
The KB-6600 series is a series of powerful programmable keyboard
suitable for application in PC compatible system, programmable without TSR
under DOS, Win98/2000, Win XP embedded and Win XP Pro environment.
This series provides 84 keys (max.) of a comfortable size 19 x 19 mm in 6 x 15
matrix within which a 4 x 4 numerical keypad resides and a 6 position control
key which is capable of altering definition set of all programmable keys and
sending answer back codes according to the position of the key.
B. FEATURES
1) Powerful programming ability
KB-6600: programming under DOS, programming under
Windows, multiple page, multiple level, whole range
key content, time delay, position sense answer back
code, etc.
KB-6600U: programming under Windows, multiple page, whole
range key content, time delay, position sense answer
back code, etc.)
2) True spill proof structure
3) Reliable and pleasant key click
4) Comfortable key size
5) Optional blank key, double key for alternative key group layout
6) Optional MSR (Magnetic Stripe Reader)
7) Support two types of interface, PS2 interface for KB-6600 and
USB interface for KB-6600U
8) WEPOS is supported in KB-6600U
II. PACKAGE CONTENTS
1) Programmable keyboard
2) Key clip x 1 (mounted at bottom of the programmable keyboard)
3) Accessory bag including:
 Interface cable: PS2 KB cable (21863152800)
or USB KB cable (21863150800) x 1
 Legend sheet x 4
 Control keys 4 pcs/set x 1 (set)
 Posiflex product information CD x 1
 User’smanual x1
 Key cap (for single key) x 68

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A. OPTION LIST
1) MSR (ISO track 1 & 2, ISO track 1, 2 & 3, or JIS I / II) /pc
2) Double key with key cap / set
3) Blank key / pc
4) Single key top and key cap / set
III. INSTALLATION
A. PS2 CABLE CONNECTION
For installation in a PC or a compatible system with KB-6600 connect the
6 pin DIN male plug of cable 21863152800 out of the accessory bag to the 6
pin DIN female connector at the left of the bottom of the programmable
keyboard. Connect the mini DIN 6 male plug of the cable to the PS2 KB port
of the system. Connect the PS2 keyboard or other PS2 keyboard wedged
device like a CCD scanner to the 6 pin mini DIN female connector at the
bottom of the programmable keyboard if required.
Fig.3-1
B. USB CABLE CONNECTION
For installation in a PC or a compatible system with KB-6600U connect
the “B” type connector of the interface cable to the “B” type USB connector at
the middle of bottom of the programmable keyboard and connect the other end
of “A” type to the USB port of PC or a compatible system.
KB-6600
PC KB
Monitor
PC
PS2 Cable:
21863152800

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Fig.3-2
C. KEYTOP LAYOUT
The basic layout of this programmable keyboard is a matrix with 6 rows
and 15 columns to provide maximum 84 positions for push keys with a 6
position control key and LED indicators. Within these 84 positions there is
four by four matrix below the control key area configured as numerical keypad.
This numerical keypad is a set of “numerical keys” which is composed of 12
numerical keys each is preprinted with one from the set of “0”, “00”, “.”, “1”,
“2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8” and “9” plus “-”, “+” and a double size
“Enter” key (ref. Fig. 3-7). However, there are means for the user to break the
monotony and to improve the efficiency in application of this programmable
keyboard.
First of all, there are 4 legend sheets of different colors in the accessory
bag that the user may want to print the identification for each programmed key
into each cell of the sticker matrix and then stick each cell printed with the
identification onto the surface of the corresponding key top. A key cap from
the accessory bag can be snapped on the key top to protect the sticker (ref. Fig.
3-3). In this way the user may feel a lot easier in using the programmable
keyboard.
At the bottom of the programmable keyboard, the user may find an
adjustable key clip which can be used to pick up the key cap whenever
required (ref. Fig. 3-3). The two “feet” of the key clip should be pulled wide
for use with double key (ref. Fig. 3-4). It is advisable to use a flattop (minus
sign) screw driver to help getting the key top off when necessary (ref. Fig. 3-3
and 3-4 ).
Whenever there comes the need to install a key top onto the
KB-6600U
Monitor
PC
USB Cable:
21863150800
PS2 KB or USB KB

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programmable keyboard, the user should notice that at the bottom of each key
top, one of the four walls is springy and in the hole on the keyboard to accept
the bottom of the key top there is a protuberance at the lower side. The user
should match the springy wall of key top against the protuberance in the hole
(ref. Fig. 3-5) and press the key top down till a click sound is heard. The key
cap (except the blank key) should be placed after the printed label is stuck onto
the key top.
Furthermore, there are blank keys available which the user can use to
form visible partitions or clusters of key tops on the programmable keyboard.
When the user wants to make a group of keys on the programmable keyboard
clearly separated from the rest part of the keyboard for certain specific
application, he/she can use the blank keys to replace the normal individual
keys around the area. The top surface of a blank key is at the ground level of
the key stroke for other keys (ref. Fig. 3-7). The blank key will not be pressed
down when pressed. The user may order for accessional quantity of the blank
keys as option for his/her application.
There are also double key available for the user to configure the
programmable keyboard such that the most frequently used keys may occupy
larger areas. The double key occupies two adjacent positions and uses only the
bottom position for key content (ref. Fig. 3-4). An example of using the above
mentioned alternate key tops is shown in Fig. 3-7
Fig. 3-3 Fig. 3-4 Fig. 3-5
Springy
wall
protuberance
Fig. 3-6
N
umerical keys
Single key
Double key
Fig. 3-7

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IV. APPLICATION
A. KEYBOARD CONSTRUCTION
This keyboard is constructed of three parts on the top surface (ref. Fig.
4-1). A 6 position turning key switch area is at the upper right corner, a 15 x 6
matrix of push key switches occupies most of the top surface and a slot near
the right edge is designed for the Magnetic Stripe Reader of the -M2, -M3, -MJ
models.
In the rectangular area at upper right corner there are one 6 position
electronic key switch and two LED’s. The upper LED is for power-on
indicator and under power-on LED is the MSR indicator (available in
KB-6600 only). The 6 position electronic key can be turned to one of the
following 6 positions: LP, L0, L1, L2, L3 and L4. It can only be taken out from
the switch at positions L0 and L1. The purpose of this electronic key serves 3
folds: When the key is switched to (and extracted from) position L0, the whole
keyboard output will be blocked off by hardware to work as a security measure.
A programmable answer back code for the final position of the 6 position
electronic key will be sent by the keyboard to the host computer whenever the
key is switched to a new position for a programmable delay time or when the
host computer sends a specific command to inquire the keyboard. The position
of the electronic key determines which page of the key content table for the 84
push keys applies, while the definitions of the same key within different pages
can be programmed so absolutely independent to provide instant menu change
over. This turnable electronic key switch is delivered with a set of 4 pcs keys,
each marked as “PRG”, “REG”, “Z” and “GT”. The effective range of each of
the 4 keys can be illustrated by the following table and drawing (ref. Fig. 4-2).
MSR slot
MSR indicator (for KB-6600 only) Power-on LED
6 position key
6 position key switch
15 x 6 push keys Fig. 4-1

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B. MSR (Magnetic Stripe Reader)
The MSR or USB MSR slot is near the right edge of the Programmable
Keyboard. The MSR indicator LED (available in KB-6600 only) is located at
the upper left corner of the block containing the electronic key. There are three
choices of the reader types – ISO 1,2 dual tracks and ISO triple tracks types.
For card reading, be sure to insert the card to the bottom with magnetic stripe
of ISO card facing downward. The movement of an ISO card can be either
inserting the card from the top surface at the upper end then sliding the card to
the lower out of the slot, or sliding the card from the lower of the slot till it
reaches the upper end of the slot (ref. Fig. 4-3). The MSR indicator will light
up in green when the MSR is ready to read, blink during reading, and then give
a green light if the reading is successful. The MSR indicator will turn to be red
if the reading fails due to improper sliding or poor magnetic intensity of the
magnetic stripe, the MSR indicator will then turn back to green when the MSR
is again ready to read.
MSR Slot
MSR Indicator
(for KB-6600 only)
Reader Head Mark
Power on
Indicato
r
ISO Card Magnetic Stripe
Toward User
Fig. 4 - 3 Reading magnetic stripe cards of ISO standard
PRG REG Z GT
LP Y N N N
L0 Y Y Y Y
L1 Y Y Y Y
L2 Y Y Y Y
L3 Y N Y Y
L4 N N N Y
Fig. 4-2

Part 8
V. PROGRAMMING THE KEYBOARD
A. UTILITY INSTALLATION
 FOR KB-6600:
There are in total three methods to program the programmable keys in
the PS/2 interface KB-6600 series keyboard: “RWM.EXE” the straightforward
direct read/write programming utility under DOS or Windows DOS box;
“KBM.EXE” the normal programming utility under DOS or Windows DOS
box or “KBW.EXE” the normal programming utility under Windows.
In the attached product information CD, please find subfolder of
“KBM.xxx” in folder \Drivers\KB\KB6600\PS-II where “xxx” can represent
the driver version. In the subfolder, there is a file named “INSTALL.EXE” for
installation of all the utilities into operating system like Windows 98, and DOS.
The user may install the programming utility by following the step by step
instructions from this executable program. Both “KBM.EXE” and
“RWM.EXE” will be installed after completion. Please select the right model
when entering the “KBM.EXE” program. The user may refer to the
information on our web site for a preview of this program.
A programming utility that is referred to as “KBW.EXE” in this manual
is developed particularly for the Windows 98/2000/XP environment. Please
find in folder \Drivers\KB\KB6600\PS-II of the product information CD the
subfolder “KBW.xxx” where “xxx” can represent the driver version and
double click the “Setup” program in the subfolder to install the whole utility.
After completion of the “Setup”, there will be a program group “Posiflex
Tools” in the program files. Clicking the program “Posiflex Programmable
Keyboard” in this group will activate the KBW.EXE for the KB-6600 series.
Please select the right model when entering the program.
 FOR KB-6600U:
The methods to program the programmable keys in USB interface
KB-6600U series keyboard is “uKBW.EXE” the only programming utility
under Windows capability.
To install this utility please find in folder \Drivers\KB\KB6600\USB of
the product information CD the subfolder “uKBW.xxx” where “xxx” can
represent the driver version and double click the “Setup” program in the
subfolder to install the whole utility. After completion of the “Setup”, there
will be a program group “Posiflex Tools” in the program files. Clicking the
program “Posiflex USB Programmable Keyboard” in this group will activate
the uKBW.EXE for the KB-6600 series. Please select the right model when
entering the program.

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B. PROGRAMMING UTILITY
1 SETUP
2 HARDWARE LIMITATION
In case of “multiple combination key” application which means pressing
three or more keys at the same time to obtain certain data output from the
keyboard, there could be some limitations inherent from the nature of
keyboard structure. The CPU of keyboard detects the contact between the
“horizontal” and “vertical” lines for each key press, recognizes which key is
pressed and sends correspondent data to the host computer. When there are
many keys pressed at the same time, and the pattern of the contacts coincides
with some special relationship, there are chances that the CPU of keyboard be
confused about exactly which keys are pressed. The user may change the
locations of the key-definition to prevent this once such confusion happens.
3 ANSWER BACK CODE
Programming the answer back codes of the 6 position electronic
key-lock is also very easy as they are included in the keyboard programming
with the locations coded as “KLP”, “KL0”, “KL1”, “KL2”, “KL3” and “KL4”
in the key-layout map of page L1. These answer back codes will be issued by
the programmable keyboard to PC whenever the 6 position electronic key is
switched to a new position (there will be a time delay as determined in the
configuration of the keyboard programming utility and is adjustable by “r” and
“t” key presses in “KBM.EXE”, this time delay is useful to give only the
answer back code of the last position of control key when it is turned across
multiple positions) or when the KB-6600 or KB-6600U receives an “enquiry”
command through PS/2 KB port or USB port that is generated by the
Application Program (AP).
Fig. 5 - 1 Preparations
KB-6600
PC or POS SYSTEM
KB-6600
PC or PS2 KEYBOARD
PS/2 KB PORT
USB or PS2
KEYBOARD
USB PORT
KB-6600U
PC or POS SYSTEM
KB-6600U

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4 QUICK GUIDE on KBM.EXE for KB-6600 UNDER DOS
Please refer to our web site for every detail in programming these
programmable keyboards. The following simplified guide severs as a concise
tool for instant application.
Keys To Program How to Program Them
Esc, F1 - F12, Back Space, Shift,
Ctrl, Alt, Insert, Delete, End, Page
Up, Page Down, Print Scrn, Scroll
Lock, Break, and all Arrow
Functions
Press: (Alt-N), Esc, “Desired Key”,
Down Arrow
A - Z, 0 - 9, ~ ` ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( )
- _ = + } { [ ] | \ ’; ” : /. , < > ? Press: Enter, “Desired Key or Keys”, Down Arrow
Tab, Enter Press: (Alt-N), “Desired Key”,
Down Arrow
Caps Lock Press: Enter, (Alt-C), Down Arrow
Multishift Press: (Alt-N), (Alt-M), Down
Arrow - - - - Press (Alt-M) as many
times as needed.
Separator In Between Any Text, Press (Alt-S)
5 SHORTCUT UTILITY RWM.EXE for KB-6600 UNDER DOS
The feature of this RWM.EXE is designed mainly for the off-line
programming purpose and is very useful in quick reproduction of the
preprogrammed contents of the programmable keyboard. In such application,
the user should have either the preprogrammed keyboard or the
preprogrammed file with “.tpl” extension name which is the result of the
keyboard programming. The user may use RWM.EXE to directly transfer the
programmed result of the programmable keyboard to a “.tpl” file or directly
transfer a pre-stored “.tpl” file to a programmable keyboard without entering
the utility “KBM.EXE” or “KBW.EXE” which may take more keystrokes. For
instance, the user wants to transfer a file “XXX.tpl”, which was saved before,
to the programmable keyboard, he/she should type in following command in
subdirectory “POSIFLEX.D”:
RWM XXX.tpl (enter)
This operation is quite recommended to be performed on a daily basis to
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On the other hand, when the user wants to save the contents of a
programmed keyboard, e.g. when he/she newly receives a programmable
keyboard, to a file named “YYY.tpl”, he/she should type in following
command in subdirectory “POSIFLEX.D”:
RWM –r YYY.tpl (enter)
In this application, the user must be careful on the housekeeping of these
template files and never mix such files with those originated from other
programmable keyboard. In other words, transferring a file generated from
other programmable keyboard to KB-6600 series could mess up the data
format inside KB-6600 series, and vice versa.
6 UTILITY KBW.EXE for KB-6600 UNDER WINDOWS
This utility programs the programmable keyboard as KBM.EXE does
but using Windows application interface. Please use on - line help to program
the programmable keyboard. Use the connected PS/2 keyboard or separately
connected USB keyboard for data entry of usual characters. Use mouse right
click or the “AA” key on keyboard for data input of some special codes.
7 MSR CONFIGURATION for KB-6600
For setting up configuration of MSR on PS/2 interface KB-6600, please
use the MSR configuration item within the keyboard programming utilities
“KBM.EXE” or “KBW.EXE” mentioned above. However, in “KBM.EXE” the
MSR configuration item lies within the keyboard configuration as a sub-item.
The utility can set each individual track enabled or disabled for reading data,
or data sending out under “Alt”+”Num” approach or having the start/end
sentinels altered or changing the data transfer rate.
8 UTILITY uKBW.EXE for KB-6600U UNDER WINDOWS
This utility programs the programmable keyboard as KBW.EXE does
but working on the USB interface KB-6600U. Please use on - line help to
program the programmable keyboard. Use the connected PS/2 keyboard or
separately connected USB keyboard for data entry of usual characters. Use
mouse right click or the “AA” key on keyboard for data input of some special
codes.
9 MSR CONFIGURATION for KB-6600U UNDER WINDOWS
For setting up configuration of MSR on USB interface KB-6600U,
please use the USB MSR manager that is installed from folder
\Drivers\KB\KB6600\USB\USBMSR of the product information CD. The
utility can set each individual track enabled or disabled for reading data, or
data sending out under “Alt”+”Num” approach or having the start/end
sentinels altered or changing the data transfer rate.

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VI. SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION: Spill-proof, 84 keys + 6 position control
key
LED COLOR: Power on – Green
MSR – Green & Red (for KB-6600 only)
KEY SWITCH TYPE: membrane plus rubber dome
KEY STROKE TRAVEL: 3.2 mm
KEY TOP SIZE: 19 x 19 mm for normal keys
PREPRINTED KEYS: “.”, “00”, “0” to “9”
KEY CAP: 19 x 19 mm transparent
PROGRAMMABILITY:
METHOD: Software programming under DOS
(KB-6600 only), Win98, Win 2000,
Win XP embedded or Win XP Pro without TSR
program
COVERAGE: 84 keys by 5 pages + one 6-position
control key with answer back code
CODE TYPE: Keyboard scan codes (KB-6600)
HID Usage ID Codes (KB-6600U)
LANGUAGE: English or European, software configured
KEY-CONTENTS
LENGTH: 1 - 255 byte(s)/key
MEMORY: Non-volatile memory, 8KB
INTERCHARACTOR
OUTPUT SPEED: programmable 0 - 140 msec
TIME DELAY: programmable 0 - 240 sec
MULTILEVEL: 8 levels max.(Only for KB-6600)
DOWN LOAD SPEED: ≤40 sec. For 8 KB (KB-6600)
≤20 sec. For 8 KB (KB-6600U)
CONTROL KEY:
 6 positions (LP, L0, L1, L2, L3, L4), key extractable at L0 and L1
 Hardware lock off all keyboard data output at L0 after transmitting
answer back code if programmed
 Capable of giving programmable answer back code of each position
on position change of the key
 Capable of giving programmable answer back code of each position
on receiving a specific code command from host computer

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OUTPUT INTERFACE:
PS2 Interface connection (KB-6600):
 6 pin DIN female connector: connect to host computer
 6 pin mini DIN female connector: connect to input PS2 keyboard
USB Interface connection (KB-6600U):
 “B” type USB connector: connect to host computer
MAGNETIC STRIPE READER:
 Decoder & interface Built in keyboard wedge (KB-6600) or
USB (KB-6600U) interface
 Tracks........................1 & 2 (for ISO7811) or
1, 2 & 3 (for ISO7811) or
JISI/II(forJISX6302)
 Parameters................Can be configured by software
Reader specification
Applicable card type ISO 7811 JIS X 6302
Card feed method Manual Manual
Card feed direction Bi-direction Uni-direction
Read / write function Read only Read only
Card feed speed 5 to 55 inches/sec. 100 ~ 1200 mm/sec.
Error rate Less than 0.5% Less than 0.1%
Connects to PC through
PS2 Cable: 21863152800 Connects to PS2
keyboard
Connects to PC through
USB Cable: 21863150800

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Card data format
Card standard IATA ABA THRIFT JIS I JIS II
Track used Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 2 Rear side
Recording method F2 M F2 M F2M F2 M F2 M
Recording density 210 BPI 75 BPI 210 BPI 75 BPI 210 BPI
Recording capacity
characters / bits 79 / 7 40 / 5 107 / 5 40 / 5 72 / 7
POWER CONSUMPTION:
Voltage.................... 5 VDC±10%
Current...................... 125 mA max. (KB-6600 w/o MSR)
150 mA max. (KB-6600 w/MSR)
100mA (KB-6600U w/o USB MSR)
300mA (KB-6600U w/ USB MSR)
MECHANICAL:
Dimension in mm.....……340 mm x 150 mm x 58 mm
Dimension in inches.…. 13.4” x 5.9” x 2.3” (W x D x H)
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Operating temperature...... 0°C to + 50°C
Storage temperature.......... -20°C to + 70°C
Relative humidity............. 90%, non-condensing
RELIABILITY INFORMATION:
Push key switch:........ 15,000,000 strokes min.
Memory:.................... 100 years min.
MSR head life: ..........500,000 passes min.
APPLICABLE CONFORMITY:
CE, FCC CLASS A, RoHS