AISOLUTION KDC30 Barcode Scanner User Manual

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                                                                            KDC User Manual Rev 2.85.R6 / 2.86.R6 / 3.05.R6  February 2014
KDC User Manual  2 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. Table of Contents  Listing of figures ................................................................................................. 6 Listing of tables .................................................................................................. 8 1. Introduction ................................................................................................ 13  KDC Package ...................................................................................................................... 14 1.1 KDC Characteristics ............................................................................................................ 15 1.22. Installation .................................................................................................. 16  Bluetooth Pairing ............................................................................................................... 16 2.12.1.1 Preparing for Pairing .......................................................................................... 16 2.1.2 Pairing ............................................................................................................... 17  KoamTac Installation Wizard ............................................................................................. 21 2.22.2.1 Windows 7 and 8 ............................................................................................... 21 2.2.2 Windows Mobile 5.0+ ........................................................................................ 24 2.2.3 Android ............................................................................................................. 26 2.2.4 Blackberry ......................................................................................................... 26 2.2.5 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch ..................................................................................... 26  Manual Installation............................................................................................................ 27 2.32.3.1 Windows XP/Vista7/8 ........................................................................................ 27 2.3.2 Windows Mobile 5.0+ ........................................................................................ 27 3. Operating the KDC ...................................................................................... 28  Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 28 3.13.1.1 Attach Lanyard/Hand strap to KDC..................................................................... 28 3.1.2 Charge KDC Battery ........................................................................................... 28 3.1.3 Configure KDC ................................................................................................... 28  Basics ................................................................................................................................. 30 3.23.2.1 Reading Barcodes .............................................................................................. 30 3.2.2 Delete Data Function in KDC30 .......................................................................... 31 3.2.3 Synchronizing Data to the host device ............................................................... 31  KDC Menus ......................................................................................................................... 32 3.33.3.1 Set Barcodes Menu ............................................................................................ 35
KDC User Manual  3 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 3.3.2 Code Options Menu ........................................................................................... 35 3.3.3 Scan Options Menu ........................................................................................... 36 3.3.4 Data Process Menu ............................................................................................ 38 3.3.5 BT Config Menu ................................................................................................. 40 3.3.6 BT Service .......................................................................................................... 42 3.3.7 System Menu ..................................................................................................... 42 3.3.8 Pair and connect KDC30iand iOS4.0+ in HID mode ............................................. 43 3.3.9 iOS Soft Keyboard toggling using BT Toggle option ............................................. 44  LED Status .......................................................................................................................... 45 3.4 Empty Battery .................................................................................................................... 45 3.5 Buffer Full........................................................................................................................... 45 3.6 Power-on/off...................................................................................................................... 45 3.7 Replace Battery .................................................................................................................. 46 3.84. BLUETOOTH ................................................................................................ 47  Bluetooth Config ................................................................................................................ 47 4.14.1.1 ConnectDevice.................................................................................................... 47 4.1.2 Auto Connect ..................................................................................................... 48 4.1.3 Auto Reconnect ................................................................................................. 48 4.1.4 Auto Power On ................................................................................................... 48 4.1.5 PWR ON Time .................................................................................................... 48 4.1.6 Auto Power Off .................................................................................................. 49 4.1.7 Beep Warning .................................................................................................... 49 4.1.8 PWR OFF Time ................................................................................................... 49 4.1.9 PowerOFF Msg ................................................................................................... 49 4.1.10 MAC Address ..................................................................................................... 49 4.1.11 FW Version ........................................................................................................ 49 4.1.12 Wakeup Nulls ..................................................................................................... 50 4.1.13 Autolock Time .................................................................................................... 50 4.1.14 HID Keyboard ..................................................................................................... 50 4.1.15 HID Initial and Inter-Character Delay ................................................................... 50 4.1.16 Control character transmission in HID mode ...................................................... 50
KDC User Manual  4 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 4.1.17 Function key transmission in HID mode ............................................................. 51 4.1.18 Disconnect/Reconnect/BT(HID) Toggle .............................................................. 51  Bluetooth Service ............................................................................................................... 52 4.24.2.1 Power ................................................................................................................ 52 4.2.2 Pairing ................................................................................................................ 52 4.2.3 Discovering ......................................................................................................... 52 4.2.4 Connect To ........................................................................................................ 52 4.2.5 HID Sync ............................................................................................................ 53 5. Synchronization .......................................................................................... 54  KTSync Menu ..................................................................................................................... 54 5.1 File Menu ........................................................................................................................... 57 5.25.2.1 Connect to KDC .................................................................................................. 57 5.2.2 Synchronize ....................................................................................................... 57 5.2.3 Bluetooth .......................................................................................................... 58 5.2.4 Configuration ..................................................................................................... 59  Synchronization Settings .................................................................................................... 60 5.35.3.1 Destination of Data ............................................................................................ 60 5.3.2 Synchronization Methods .................................................................................. 61 5.3.3 Current KDC Wedge Method ............................................................................. 62 5.3.4 Synchronization Options .................................................................................... 63 5.3.5 Application Options ........................................................................................... 63  Barcode & KDC Settings ..................................................................................................... 64 5.45.4.1 Select Symbologies and Symbology Options....................................................... 65 5.4.2 Data Editing Option ........................................................................................... 65  Other Settings .................................................................................................................... 66 5.5 KDC Menu in KTSync .......................................................................................................... 67 5.6 Mobile pKTSync .................................................................................................................. 68 5.7 Android aKTSync ................................................................................................................ 69 5.85.8.1 KDC and Android Pairing .................................................................................... 69 5.8.2 Launch KTSync ................................................................................................... 69 5.8.3 Keyboard Wedge ............................................................................................... 70  iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync ......................................................................................... 71 5.95.9.1 KDC30i connection using iPhone mode .............................................................. 71
KDC User Manual  5 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 5.9.2 iKTSync Settings ................................................................................................. 72 5.9.3 How to connect and reconnect iPhone mode using UP keys .............................. 72  Blackberry bKTSync ............................................................................................................ 73 5.10 KTSync for Mac OS X .......................................................................................................... 75 5.115.11.1 Connect Button ................................................................................................. 76 5.11.2 Disconnect Button ............................................................................................. 76 5.11.3   Synchronize Button .......................................................................................... 76 5.11.4 Clear Button ...................................................................................................... 76 5.11.5 Settings Button .................................................................................................. 77 6. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 80 7. WARRANTY ................................................................................................. 81 8. Contact Information .................................................................................... 82
KDC User Manual  6 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. Listing of figures  Figure 1- KDC Package ............................................................................................................................. 14 Figure 2 – Characteristics of KDC30 ........................................................................................................ 15 Figure 3 – How to turn on the power in KDC30..................................................................................... 16 Figure 4 – Selecting a Bluetooth device type in KDC ........................................................................... 17 Figure 6 – Pairing mode button in KDC30 ............................................................................................. 18 Figure 7 – Finding Bluetooth Mac Address ........................................................................................... 19 Figure 8 - Connecting KDC with a smart phone by scanning Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode .. 19 Figure 9 - Location and use of buttons on a keypad (KDC350) ........................................................... 29 Figure 10 – KDC Display ........................................................................................................................... 30 Figure 11 – Scanning barcodes with KTSync ......................................................................................... 30 Figure 12 – Delete Function in KDC30.................................................................................................... 31 Figure 13 - Replacing Battery ................................................................................................................... 46 Figure 14 - KTSync® Synchronizer Menu ................................................................................................. 54 Figure 15 – File Menu ................................................................................................................................ 55 Figure 16 – Setting Menu ......................................................................................................................... 56 Figure 17 – Application Menu .................................................................................................................. 56 Figure 18 – About Menu ........................................................................................................................... 56 Figure 19 - COM Port Selection for KDC ................................................................................................ 57 Figure 20 - Bluetooth Device Registry .................................................................................................... 58 Figure 21 – Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 59 Figure 22 - KTSync® Synchronization Settings ....................................................................................... 60 Figure 23 - Barcode & KDC Settings, Symbologies, Data Editing and Scan Options ..................... 64 Figure 24 - KTSync® Confirmation Settings ............................................................................................ 66 Figure 25 – KDC Menu in KTSync (KDC30) ............................................................................................ 67 Figure 26 – Mobile pKTSync ..................................................................................................................... 68 Figure 27 – Android aKTSync ................................................................................................................... 70 Figure 28 – iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync ......................................................................................... 72 Figure 29 – Blackberry bKTSync............................................................................................................... 74 Figure 30 – Application Menu .................................................................................................................. 79 Figure 31 – Application Warning Window .............................................................................................. 79 Figure 32 – Application Generation Menu ............................................................................................. 79 Figure 33 – Data Filter Settings................................................................................................................ 79
KDC User Manual  7 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. Figure 34 – Master/Slave Application Settings ...................................................................................... 80
KDC User Manual  8 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. Listing of tables  Table 1 – KDC30 Specifications  ________________________________________________________  13 Table 2 – KDC30 Menu Options ________________________________________________________  35 Table 3 - Explanation of LEDs __________________________________________________________  45 Table 4 - Troubleshooting Techniques __________________________________________________  80
KDC User Manual  9 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. COPYRIGHT, LICENSE, and WARNING PAGE Copyright  2002-2014 by KoamTac, Inc. All rights reserved.  No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from KoamTac, Inc. The material in this manual is subject to change without notices. KoamTac reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. KoamTac doesn’t assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on manual and units. Use only the power source specified in this manual or marked on the units. May be covered under one or more pending and/or US Patents: US Pat. Nos. 7,769,917; 7,954,710; 8,126,399; 8,295,368; 8,347,366; 8,346,979; 8,371,506; 8,483,614; UK Pending Patent App. No. 1203882.4; UK Patent Pending GB2492615.   May be covered under the patent laws of the US and other countries. For patent information in the US, see http://www.koamtac.com/corpVis.html. There is a patent pending in UK as GB2492615.  KDC® is a registered trademark and property of KoamTac, Inc. KoamTac® is a registered trademark and property of KoamTac, Inc. KTSync® is a registered trademark and property of KoamTac, Inc.   TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO LASER OR POINT THE LASER INTO ANOTHER PERSON’S EYES. EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM MAY CAUSE EYE DAMAGE.  CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
KDC User Manual  10 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. Regulatory Compliance   FCC ID: VH9KDC30 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation; if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user, is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient / Relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on  a circuit difference from  that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  WARNING: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.           Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows:  Applicable Directives:
KDC User Manual  12 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. toxic substances.     - Dispose of used battery in accordance with the prevailing community regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries.  Cover the metal terminals with insulating tape.  (This is to prevent accidental short-circuiting).  - Never expose the battery to any liquid. - Always keep the battery out of reach of infants or small children. - Never shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it. - Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly.   WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.   Product Disposal Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations  for disposal of electronic products.  Bluetooth Core Specification: 2.1+EDR   Apple Made for iPhone, Made for iPod, Made for iPad   Samsung Compatible with Galaxy Series
KDC User Manual  13 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 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.    KDC30 Specifications FEATURE  Barcode scanner Compliant with Class II Bluetooth v2.0 and v2.1Enhanced Data Rate(EDR) support MAJOR PARTS  AT91SAM7S256-AU (ARM7 32bits Processor) S3C6410X-533 (ARM11 RISC Microprocessor) MT29F1G08ABBEAH4 (1Gbit NAND Flash Memory) K4X51323PK-8GD8 (512Mbit Mobile DDR SDRAM) F1E22 (Bluetooth module) CR8000 (Decoded Scan Engine (CAM)) BLUETOOTH STANDARDS  Class II Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR 2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz SPP, HID profile Internal chip Antenna INTERFACE  USB 2.0/1.1 (A-type connector) POWER Lithium-Polymer Battery (Typ. 3.7V, 650mAh) Typ. 300mA Consumption @ 3.3V PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 1.50”x3.29”x0.71” (38mmX83.5mmX18mm) WEIGHT  1.82oz. (51.5grams) Table 1 – KDC30 Specifications
KDC User Manual  14 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  KDC Package 1.1  The standard KDC package contains: 1. One KDC Barcode Data Collector 2. One USB Cable 3. One Lanyard  4. KoamTac Installation CD with  KTSync© for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista 7 and Mobile 5.0+  KDC Device Driver    User Manual  [NOTE]:  Depending on your region or distributor, package contents may vary.              Figure 1- KDC Package KDC30
KDC User Manual  15 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  KDC Characteristics 1.2  Before you use your KDC, please become familiar with its physical characteristics. Refer to Figure 2 below which indicate placement of SCAN, UP and DOWN buttons, LEDs, and ports on your KDC. KDC30 does not include LCD screen since it is designed as the simplest barcode scanner to use without LCD screen.   KDC30 Barcode Reader and Data Collector                         Green/Red/Orange LEDs UP Button DOWN Button SCAN Button DELETE Button Type A USB-swings out  KDC30 Figure 2 – Characteristics of KDC30
KDC User Manual  16 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  2. Installation   Bluetooth Pairing 2.1 KDC itself reads barcodes independently, and it can also be used in combination with PC, PDA, or smart phones. When you want to read barcodes with KDC in connection with other devices, you need to conduct pairing between your KDC and smart phone via Bluetooth first. Unless there are changes in Bluetooth settings, your smart phone will always recognize your KDC that has already been paired. However, if you change Bluetooth settings, you need to go through pairing process for your KDC again. You can also refer to Chapter 4. BLUETOOTH for more information about Bluetooth pairing.   2.1.1 Preparing for Pairing 1. Turn on the power first if you are a KDC30 user.             2. Set a Bluetooth device type mode. There are two ways to set a Bluetooth device type mode.     Select and scan your Bluetooth device type barcode among the barcodes below, or    Bluetooth Profile SPP                    Bluetooth Profile HID iOS         Bluetooth Profile IPHONE                  Bluetooth Profile SPP2.0 Press SCAN and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.  You will hear beep sound when it is turned on. Figure 3 – How to turn on the power in KDC30
KDC User Manual  17 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. Press SCAN Button for 3 seconds           Bluetooth Profile HID normal     2.1.2 Pairing  Way One:  Connect your KDC from your smart phone or PDA This method is recommended for first-time users or when you are only connecting a few KDCs.    1. Put your KDC into Pairing mode    Select and scan a pairing barcode below according to your KDC model, or   KDC 30                                                                                                     Pairing     Press Scan button for three seconds to enter Pairing mode.
KDC User Manual  18 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.                                                                                2. On your host device, go to Settings->Bluetooth, find the KDC with which you want to pair and select it. Your KDC and host device are now communicating each other.                                                                                                                                                                           Tap Bluetooth                     Tap your KDC   3. Open KTSync after it has been installed and it will automatically find the KDC and connect. (Refer to 2.2 KoamTac Installation Wizard for more information about installing KTSync)     Way Two: Connect your host device from your KDC by scanning   a Special Bluetooth MAC Address barcode  The method is recommended for more advanced users or when your application or process calls for pairing one of many KDCs to one of many host devices on a regular basis.   1. Find the Bluetooth MAC Address of your host device.                                                                              Settings Settings Figure 5 – Pairing mode button in KDC30
KDC User Manual  19 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.                                            1. Tap on General        2. Tap on  About      3.  Bluetooth address   Figure 6 – Finding Bluetooth Mac Address  2. Create your Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode according to the format below.  Bluetooth MAC Address: 1234567890AB    Barcode Type (Symbology): Code 128  Contents: ^FNC3651234567890AB                       Options: includetext parsefnc                   3. Print your Bluetooth MAC Address    Note: Laser scanners like KDC30 is not designed to read from a LCD screen and will only read the printed barcode.     4. Connect your KDC to your host device by scanning the Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode.               Figure 7 - Connecting KDC with a smart phone by scanning Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode   Tap on Bluetooth Scan the  BT MAC Address  Barcode Tap on Pair Complete! Settings
KDC User Manual  20 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 5. Open KTSync after it has been installed and it will automatically find the KDC and connect. (Refer to 2.2 KoamTac Installation Wizard for more information about installing KTSync)
KDC User Manual  21 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  KoamTac Installation Wizard 2.2  2.2.1 Windows 7 and 8 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. Note: •  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 2.3 Manual Installation.  KTSync Setup Wizard Follow the steps to install KTSync as images below.    Click Next icon in KTSync Setup Wizard window
KDC User Manual  22 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.   Check” I Agree” and Click Next icon in License Agreement window      Click Close icon in KTSync Installation Complete window and wait for Device Driver Installation Wizard
KDC User Manual  23 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Click Install this driver in Windows Security window and installation is finished.   Connect KDC to Computer Using the USB cable included with the KDC, follow the directions below.  Connect mini USB connector to the KDC.  Connect Type A USB connector to your PC.  Wait until your computer beeps and/or displays the message Found New Hardware.  Verify COM Port Address  User can verify installed COM Port in Device Manager
KDC User Manual  24 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 2.2.2  Windows Mobile 5.0+  WARNING:  PLEASE CONNECT PDA TO PC PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 1. PC_Setup.exe creates Mobile_Setup.exe file under C:\Program Files\KoamTac\KTSync\Windows.Mobile directory 2. Execute Mobile_Setup.exe   Select Windows Mobile version to install.     Click Next icon.
KDC User Manual  25 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Click OK icon in Pending Application Install window    Follow the instructions on PDA screen  COM port Assignment   User should assign a COM port for KDC before using pKTSync.  User should pair KDC with PDA using PDA Bluetooth manager and assign a COM port for Bluetooth communication  Please refer to the PDA manual for the details of COM port assignment method
KDC User Manual  26 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 2.2.3 Android   Download and install aKTSync from the Android Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koamtac.ktsync&hl 2.2.4 Blackberry   Download and install bKTSync from the Blackberry App World. http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/16861?lang=en  2.2.5 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch   Download and install iKTSync from the Apple App Store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ktsync/id372916602?mt=8
KDC User Manual  27 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Manual Installation 2.3  2.3.1 Windows XP/Vista7/8 1. Insert the KoamTac Installation CD into your computer’s disk drive.   2. Create a directory called KoamTac on your computer. 3. Copy XP.Vista.7 directory from KoamTac CD to KoamTac directory. The XP.Vista.7 directory contains KTSync® programs for Microsoft® Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and user manuals. 4. Connect KDC cable to ultra mini USB connector on the KDC. 5. Connect KDC cable to Type A USB connector on your computer. Wait until your computer beeps and/or displays the message New Hardware Found. You will be prompted to search for a device driver for KDC. 6. Browse then select KTReader.inf file from the KoamTac directory created in Step 2. Follow screen prompts to continue with the device driver installation.   Note: •  KTReader.inf is the device driver for 32bit Microsoft® Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. If you have a 64bit computer, use KTReader.inf file from XP.Vista.64bit folder in the KoamTac directory.  2.3.2 Windows Mobile 5.0+ Connect Windows Mobile PDA with your computer to install KTSync program.   1. Create a KoamTac folder in your PDA.  2. Copy the Mobile5.0_6.0 folder in KoamTac CD and paste it in the PDA KoamTac folder that was created in My Computer.  3. In the Mobile5.0_6.0 folder, you will find KTSync® Programs for Microsoft® Windows Pocket PC 2003, Mobile 5.0, Mobile 6.0 Standard, and Mobile6.0 Professional as well as KDC User Manual.
KDC User Manual  28 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 3. Operating the KDC     Getting Started 3.1  3.1.1 Attach Lanyard/Hand strap to KDC To prevent possible damage to the KDC, we strongly recommend wearing it around your neck or hand by the included Lanyard/Hand strap.  Also, please don’t swing KDC by the Lanyard/Hand strap because contact with another object may cause it to malfunction or become damaged.  To attach the Lanyard: 1. Fit the thin end of Lanyard through the pillar of the KDC. 2. Loop the thick end of strap through the thin loop 3. Pull the strap tight to secure   3.1.2  Charge KDC Battery Prior to using the KDC, you must charge its battery. It will take approximately 2 hours to charge your KDC30.   To charge the battery, follow the directions below.  1. Connect the KDC cable to the mini USB connector on the KDC. 2. Connect the KDC cable to Type A USB connector on your computer. 3. Your KDC battery will begin charging. Within a few minutes, two small LEDs on the front panel will illuminate orange.  When the battery is fully charged, the LEDs will illuminate green.   3.1.3  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.  But, to perform
KDC User Manual  29 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 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 settings.  The KDC can be configured using three different methods which are explained in Section 3.3 – KDC Menus, Chapter 4 –Synchronization, and 10. Appendix C – Special Barcodes.    CONFIGURATION METHODS FOR THE KDC30   KTSync®  Software  Special Barcodes
KDC User Manual  30 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.   Basics  3.2  3.2.1 Reading Barcodes Reading a barcode is simple. Point the KDC at a barcode and press the scan button. Be sure to point the scan engine window at the barcode, not at your face, and make 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 be displayed along with the scan time and battery level. Depending on the configuration of your KDC, other information may also be displayed.         Figure 10 – Scanning barcodes with KTSync If the scanning was unsuccessful, you will hear two beeps, the LEDs will illuminate in red, and the message Failed reading… will display. If you have problems with KDC in scanning a barcode, try the following suggestions while pointing the KDC at the barcode and pressing the scan button.  Modify the angle of the KDC in relation to the barcode, making the angle bigger or smaller as needed.  Modify the distance between the barcode and the KDC, moving closer or further away as needed.  Check option settings defined in the KDC menu section and change options as needed.  Check that the barcode’s width does not exceed the light beam’s width and vice versa.
KDC User Manual  31 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 3.2.2 Delete Data Function in KDC30 You can delete the last scanned barcode by pressing the DELETE button on the right side of your KDC30 although it does not have LCD screen to view the data.            3.2.3 Synchronizing Data to the host device Use  the  KTSync® program  to  synchronize  barcode  data  from  the  KDC  to  your  host device. Please refer to Chapter 6. Synchronization for details.               Press Delete button to delete the barcode scanned at the very end. Figure 11 – Delete Function in KDC30
KDC User Manual  32 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  KDC Menus 3.3 Top Menu  Sub Menu  Options  KDC30 KDC Mode Normal  Default Application    N/A View Data View/Delete  N/A Set Barcodes  1D Symbology  Codabar  Enabled  Code 11 Enabled   Code 32  Enabled   Code 39  Enabled  Code 93 Enabled   Code 128  Enabled   EAN-8  Enabled   EAN-13  Enabled   GS1 Composit  Enabled  I2of5 Enabled   Matrix 2of5  Enabled   MSI  Enabled  Plessey Enabled   PosiCode  Enabled   GS1 Omni  Enabled   GS1 Limited  Enabled   GS1 Expanded  Enabled  S2of5 Ind Enabled   S2of5 IATA  Enabled   TCL39  Enabled  Telepen Enabled   Trioptic  Enabled   UPCA  Enabled   UPCE0  Enabled   UPCE1  Enabled 2D Symbology AztecCode Enabled   AztecRunes  Enabled   CodablockF  Enabled   Code16K  Enabled   Code49  Enabled  DataMatrix Enabled   MaxiCode  Enabled   MicroPDF  Enabled  PDF417 Enabled   QRCode  Enabled   HanXin Code  Enabled Postal Codes  Postnet  Enabled   PlanetCode  Enabled  UK Post Enabled   Canada Post  Enabled   Kix Post  Enabled   Australia Post  Enabled   Japan Post  Enabled  China Post Enabled   Korea Post  Enabled OCR  OCR Off  Enabled   OCR A  Disabled   OCR B  Disabled  OCR USC Disabled   OCR MICR  Disabled   OCR SEMI  Disabled
KDC User Manual  33 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. Barcode Options  Codabar Tx StartStop(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled   Check Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/VerifyDoTx) DoNotVerify   Concatenate(Disabled/Enabled/Required) Enabled Code39 Tx StartStop(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled  Check Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/VerifyDoTx) DoNotVerify  Append(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled   Full ASCII(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled I2of5  Check Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/VerifyDoTx) DoNotVerify Code11  Check Digit(2 digits/1 digit)  2 digits Code128  Concatenate(Disabled/Enabled)  Disabled Telepen Output(Original/AIM) AIM UPCA  VerifyChkDgt(Enabled/Disabled)  Enabled  NumberSys(Enabled/Disabled) Enabled   2DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled   5DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled   Req. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled   Sep. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Enabled   Coupon Code(Enabled/Disabled)  Enabled UPCE Expand(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled   Req. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled   Sep. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Enabled  Check Digit(Enabled/Disabled) Enabled   NumberSys(Enabled/Disabled)  Enabled   2DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled   5DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled EAN-13  VerifyChkDgt(Enabled/Disabled)  Enabled   2DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled  5DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled   Req. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled   Sep. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Enabled   ISBN Trans.(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled EAN-8  VerifyChkDgt(Enabled/Disabled)  Enabled   2DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled  5DgtAddenda(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled   Req. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled   Sep. Addenda(Enabled/Disabled)  Enabled MSI  Tx CheckChar(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled PosiCode A and B/A&B LimitedA/A&B LimitedB A&B LimitedB GS1  UPCEAN Ver.(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled  GS1 Emulation(No Emulate/GS1 128 Emul/GS1 Emulate) No Emulate PostNet  Tx CheckChar(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled PlanetCode  Tx CheckChar(Enabled/Disabled)  Disabled Scan Options  Scan Angle  Narrow/Wide  N/A Filter Normal/High N/A Time Out  .5 seconds to 10 seconds  2 second(s) Min. Barcode Length  2 to 36 characters  N/A
KDC User Manual  34 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. Min. Barcode Length 2 to 48 characters 4 chars Security Level  1 to 4 level  N/A Image Capture  Enabled/Disabled  Disabled Auto Trigger Enabled/Disabled Disabled Reread Delay  Continuous, Short, Medium, Long, Extra Long Medium Finger Trigger Enabled/Disabled N/A Partial Display  Start Position  1   No. of Char(s)  0 chars  Action Select Data Process  Wedge / Store  Wedge Only    Wedge & Store Always Default   Store Only     Save if Sent    Save if Not Sent Data Format  Barcode only  Default   Packet Data   Data Editor/Prefix  Delete  Delete Data Editor/Suffix  Delete  Delete Data Editor/AIM ID  None/In Prefix/In Suffix  None Data Editor/Partial Data  Start Position  1  No. of Char(s) 0 chars   Action  Select Handshake  Enable/Disabled  Disabled Terminator  None, CR, LF, CR+LF, Tab, Right Arrow, Left Arrow,Down Arrow, Up Arrow CR+LF   Chk Duplicate  Enabled/Disabled  Disabled   Enter Key  Enabled/Disabled  N/A BT Config  ConnectDevice (Non Mfi mode) SPP  Default   HID iOS      SPP2.0       HID normal     ConnectDevice (Mfi mode ) SPP       iPhone  Default   Auto Connect  Enabled/Disabled  Disabled   Auto Reconnect  Enabled/Disabled  Disabled  Auto Power On Enabled/Disabled Disabled   Auto Power On/Power On Time  disabled, 1sec to 10second(s)  Disabled  Auto Power Off Enabled/Disabled Disabled   Auto Power Off/Beep Warning  Enabled/Disabled  Disabled  Auto Power Off/Power Off Time 1 to 30 minutes Disabled   PowerOff Msg  Enabled/Disabled  Disabled   MAC Address  12 Characters Bluetooth MAC Address  BT FW Version v1.2.xrt Bluetooth Firmware Version   Wakeup Nulls  Enabled/Disabled  Disabled  Connect Alert Enabled/Disabled Disabled   BT Toggle  Enabled/Disabled  Enabled   DisconnectBtn  Enabled/Disabled  Enabled  HID AutoLock disabledd,1,2,3,4,5,10,15 minutes 1 minutes   HID Keyboard  US,German,French,Italian,Spanish  US   HID Delay/Initial  Disabled, 1,2,3,5,10 secs  Disabled   HID Delay/Inter char  Disabled,10, 20, 30, 50, 100msec  Disabled   HID Ctrl Char  Disabled, Alt+Numpad, ^+Character, Replace to | Disabled BT Service Power Enabled/Disabled Enabled   Pairing  Pairing neighboring Bluetooth devices
KDC User Manual  35 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Discovering Discovering neighboring Bluetooth devices   Connecting to  View Connect to Bluetooth device   HID Sync     USB Config-USB Serial Mode (M model) USB Mode  USB Serial/USB Disk  USB Serial System Config Memory Size(3.0 only) 0.5/3.5, 1/3, 2/2, 3/1, 4/0 N/A   Memory Status  No. of Stored Barcodes   Free Memory Available   Reset Memory  Memory(Empties Data)     Application Memory          Auto Erase  Enabled/Disabled  Disabled   Sleep Timeout  Disabled, 1sec to 10minute(s)  5 second(s)  Date / Time YYYY:MM:DD &     HH:MM:SS     Battery       Version      Button Lock Enabled/Disabled N/A   Beep Alert /Beep Sound  Enabled/Disabled  Enabled  Beep Alert /Power On Beep Enabled/Disabled Enabled   Beep Alert /Beep On Connect  Enabled/Disabled  Enabled   Beep Alert /Beep On Scan  Enabled/Disabled  Enabled   Beep Volume  Low/High  Low  Mfi ( i-chip installed) Enabled/Disabled Enabled   Auto Exit  Enabled/Disabled  N/A   Port Status  Enabled/Disabled  N/A   Display Format  Time & Battery / Type & Time / Type & Battery / Memory Status / GPS Data(KDC250 only)/Barcode Only N/A  Menu Barcode Enabled/Disabled N/A   Scrolling  Enabled/Disabled  N/A   Brightness  1 to 15 level(8 level)  N/A   Factory Default      Table 2 – KDC30 Menu Options  3.3.1 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 11. Appendix – 11.1 Symbologies for a detailed listing of symbologies supported by your KDC.  3.3.2 Code Options Menu Your KDC supports various Code Options including Transmission of Start and Stop Characters, Symbology Conversion, Verification of Optional Check Character, and
KDC User Manual  36 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. Transmission of Check Digit. Please refer to 11. Appendix A – 11.2 Code Options for a detailed explanation of each option.  3.3.3 Scan Options Menu  Scan Angle (Opticon model only): Allows you to configure the laser beam angle to the barcode. There are two options for scan angle: Wide and Narrow. Wide is 54o and Narrow is 27o. The default is Wide.  Filter (Opticon model only): 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 interval between one scanning and the other. The timeout options are from 5 seconds 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 minimum barcode length of KDC30 is 4 characters.   Minimum (Default)  Maximum (Default) 1D Symbology Codabar  2(4)  60(60) Code 11  1(4)  80(80) Code 32   Code 39  0(0)  48(48) Code 93  0(0)  80(80) Code 128  0(0)  80(80) EAN-8   EAN-13   GS1 Composit   I2of5  2(4)  80(80) Matrix 2of5  1(4)  80(80) MSI  4(4)  48(48) Plessey  4(4)  48(48) PosiCode  2(4)  80(48) GS1 Omni   GS1 Limited
KDC User Manual  37 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. GS1 Expanded  4(4)  74(74) S2of5 Ind  1(4)  48(48) S2of5 IATA  1(4)  48(48) TCL39   Telepen  1(1)  60(60) Trioptic   UPCA   UPCE0   UPCE1   2D Symbology AztecCode  1(1)  3750(3750) AztecRunes   CodablockF  1(1)  2048(2048) Code16K  0(1)  160(160) Code49  1(1)  81(81) DataMatrix  1(1)  1500(1500) MaxiCode  1(1)  150(150) MicroPDF  1(1)  366(366) PDF417  1(1)  2750(2750) QRCode  1(1)  3500(3500) HanXin Code   Postal Codes Postnet     PlanetCode   UK Post   Canada Post   Kix Post   Australia Post   Japan Post   China Post  2(4)  80(80) Korea Post  2(4)  80(48) OCR OCR Off   OCR A   OCR B   OCR USC   OCR MICR
KDC User Manual  38 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. OCR SEMI    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 2.  Auto Trigger: Allows users to scan a barcode automatically once Auto Trigger is enabled. User can adjust Reread delay from Continuous to Extra Long. Auto Trigger mode always enables duplicate check option.  [Note1] USB cable insertion requirement is removed from FW2.85/86.O and FW 3.02.  [Note2] Users can exit the auto trigger mode by pressing the scan button for 3 seconds.  Reread Delay: Users can adjust Reread delay from Continuous to Extra Long. Auto Trigger mode always enables duplicate check option.  Partial Display: Allows you to display partial data. User defines the start position and number of characters to be displayed.  3.3.4 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.   Save if Sent:  If data transmission is successful, barcode data is stored in memory.   Save 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.   Barcode Only: KDC transmits scanned barcodes only. User may incorporate
KDC User Manual  39 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 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.  Packet Data: KDC transmits packet data with checksum to minimize transmission errors.     KTSync® sets Data Format to Packet Data format upon execution. User may change Data Format to Barcode only if user prefers to use Barcode only mode but either KTSync program terminates abnormally or user disconnects KDC without exiting KTSync program normally.  Note: •  Barcode Index: KDC30i add 4 bytes barcode index to maintain last synchronized barcode information.  1) This optional index would be added if data format is “Packet Data”.    2) 4 bytes index would be added before “@” when responding to “p” command. 3) 4 bytes index plus “@” character would be added after checksum byte if user scan a barcode and wedging to the host.  Data Editor - KDC provides various data editing options.  Prefix - Allows you to add a prefix to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host. The Prefix format must be defined in the data format menu of KTSync. The maximum length for a Prefix is 11 characters.  NOTE:  This Prefix option is different from the Prefix option in KTSync which appends the prefix to data during synchronization.     Suffix - Allows you to add a suffix to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host. The suffix must be defined in the data format menu of KTSync. The maximum length for a suffix is 11 characters.
KDC User Manual  40 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  NOTE:  This Suffix option is different from the Suffix option in KTSync which appends the suffix to data during synchronization.     AIM ID - Allows you to add AIM ID to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host. AIM ID must be defined in data format menu of KTSync. AIM ID is either added to the end of Prefix or Suffix.  Partial Data: Allows you to store and/or transfer partial data. User defines the start position and number of characters to be stored and/or transferred. o Select the x characters from y position -  Set Partial Data Start Position to y, Partial Data Length to x, Partial Data Action to Select -  Partial Data Length 0 means to select all characters from y position. o Erase the x characters from y position -  Set Partial Data Start Position to y, Partial Data Length to x, Partial Data Action to Erase -  Partial Data Length 0 means to erase all characters from y position. Handshake - KDC provides Handshake mode when Data Format is set to Packet Data.  Handshake Mode will increase the reliability of barcode data transmission.  The default mode for Handshake is Disabled.  Data 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>. Up/Down/Left/Right arrow terminator is also available for HID mode. Chk Duplicate – This option allows you to prevent collecting duplicated data.  3.3.5 BT Config Menu  The KDC supports Bluetooth Ver2.1+EDR. Before utilizing the advantages of Bluetooth functionality with the KDC, you should become familiar with Bluetooth connectivity and its impact on your host environment.
KDC User Manual  41 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. To configure your KDC for Bluetooth functionality, you must use the KDC Menus. To access the menus, simultaneously press the UP and DOWN buttons on the side of the KDC. Use the DOWN button to scroll to Bluetooth then press 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.   For more detailed information regarding Bluetooth functionality with the KDC, please refer to Chapter 4. BLUETOOTH.   ConnectDevice: Users can choose  Bluetooth device type  Options - HID normal (KDC30) - HID iOS (KDC30) - SPP2.0  - SPP(KDC30/30i) - iPhone (KDC30i)  Auto Connect : Enabled or Disabled   Auto Reconnect: Enabled or Disabled (iPhone, HID iOS, HID normal mode)  Auto Power On: Enabled or Disabled   PWR On Time: Disabled, 1 to 10 seconds   Auto Power Off :  Enabled or Disabled   Beep Warning - Enabled or Disabled   PWR Off Time - 1 to 30 Minutes   PowerOff Msg – Enabled or Disabled  MAC Address – 12 characters Bluetooth MAC Address   FW Version –  Display Bluetooth Firmware Version  Wakeup Nulls – Enabled or Disabled  Autolock Time – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15 minutes  BT Toggle – Enable or Disable HID soft keyboard or iPhone mode connection On/Off toggle.  BT Disconnect Button – Enable or Disable Bluetooth disconnection by pressing down button for 3 seconds.  HID AutoLock - Disabled, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15 minutes  HID Keyboard – English, German, French, Spanish, Italian  HID Initial Delay- Define the initial delay between 1 second to 10 seconds before data transmission in HID mode  HID Inter-character Delay - Define the inter-character delay between 10msec
KDC User Manual  42 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. to 100msec in HID mode  HID Control Character - Map control characters to either ALT+Numlock or ^+Character.  3.3.6 BT Service   Power : Turning on or off Bluetooth Power Options – Enable/Disable  Pairing Mode - KDC enters pairing mode so that host Bluetooth device can search KDC. - KDC exits pairing mode either by pressing SCAN button or it fails to pair with Bluetooth host device in 90 seconds.  Discovering: Search neighborhood Bluetooth devices  Connecting To: Inquiry to registered Bluetooth devices   HID Sync: KDC transmits all stored data to the host over HID profile if HID Sync option is enabled  3.3.7  System Menu  Memory Size (3.0 version only)  User can select normal data and application database memory partition size.  KDC will erase all stored data upon changing the partition size.  User should enter the following key sequence to change the partition.  UP button + UP button + DOWN button + DOWN button + SCAN button  Memory Status:  Checks the number of stored barcodes and memory usage.  Reset Memory: Resets KDC memory by erasing all stored barcodes, application and BT registry.  Auto Erase: Erases all stored barcodes upon reaching buffer full condition if Enabled is selected  Sleep Timeout: Sets amount of time KDC waits, when not being used, before going to sleep.    Date/Time: Sets the date and time of KDC which can also be set using KTSync®  Battery: Shows current status of battery power level.  Version: Shows KDC firmware version and serial number.  Button Lock: Locks or unlocks KDC scan and scroll buttons.  Beep Alert  Beep Sound: Enables or disables KDC beep sound.  Power On Beep: Enables or disables beep sound when KDC power is on.  Beep On Connect: Enables or disables beep sound when KDC is connected to host.
KDC User Manual  43 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Beep On Scan: Enables or disables beep sound when KDC is scanning.  Beep Volume: High or low.  MFi Mode (KDC30i): Enables or disables MFi mode. MFi mode supports SPP and iPhone Bluetooth profiles. Non-MFi mode supports SPP, SPP2.0, HID iOS and HID normal.  Vibrator: Enables or disables KDC vibrator.  Auto Exit: Enables KDC to automatically exit KDC Menus.  Port Status: Enables or disables KDC port messages.  Display Format: Selection of display format - Time & Battery, Type & Time, Type & Battery, Memory Status and Barcode only  Scrolling : Enables or disables display scrolling for a barcode with more than 40 characters  Brightness: Adjusts display brightness  Factory Default: Resets KDC options to factory default settings.  3.3.8 Pair and connect KDC30iand iOS4.0+ in HID mode Note: •   Users have to disable MFi option in System > MFi menu to use HID Bluetooth profiles. • Users have to RESET the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to change HID to iPhone mode, and vice versa, after removing previous KDC connection. • KDC with Bluetooth Spec2.1+EDR doesn’t prompt Pin code entry menu. • KDC with Bluetooth Spec. 2.1+EDR stack doesn’t require 4 or 6 digits PIN digits entry Follow the steps to pair and connect KDC models for MFi and iOS4.0 in HID mode.  1. Go to the KDC System > MFi menu. 2. Change MFi option to Disabled. 3. Change KDC to Pairing mode. 4. The iPhone/iPad/iPod touch will find a new device as Keyboard. 5. Click Keyboard device. Note: •   Please skip the following steps if iPhone/iPad/iPod touch doesn't ask for the PIN number. 6. Click Keyboard device: The iPhone/iPad/iPod touch will ask for the PIN number. The iPad will ask for 6 digits and the iPhone/iPod touch will ask for 4 digits.
KDC User Manual  44 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 7. As soon as the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch asks for the PIN number, KDC will display the PIN digits selection menu. By default, it is 6 digits. 8. Press SCAN button to select the 6 digit PIN code for the iPad. Press DOWN button and then SCAN button to select the 4 digit PIN code for the iPhone/iPod touch. 9. The iPhone/iPad/iPod touch will display the PIN code that users should enter into the KDC. 10. By default, the KDC displays pin codes 555555(5555). Users can change the PIN code by using UP button on the side of the KDC unit to increase numbers, DOWN button to decrease numbers, and SCAN button to confirm and move to the next digit. 11. Once the last PIN number is entered, press and hold SCAN button for a few seconds. KDC  will  display  HID  connected message  and  the  iPad/iPhone/iPod  touch  will display Connected message if paired successfully. 3.3.9 iOS Soft Keyboard toggling using BT Toggle option 1. Users need to select the option to use this feature in the BT Config > BT Toggle. 2. Press  DOWN  button  to  disconnect  the  HID  connection  and  bring  a  soft  keyboard                    (If DisconnectBTN option is enabled). 3. Press UP button to connect HID 4. The BT toggle is a useful feature if users desire to use both the KDC and soft keyboard.
KDC User Manual  45 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  LED Status  3.4        Table 3 - Explanation of LEDs   Empty Battery 3.5 • Under 30% - Orange LED flickers at 1-second-interval for 5 seconds every minute.   • Under 20% - Orange LED flickers in 1- second-interval for 10 seconds every minute.  • Under 10% - Red LED flickers in 1- second-interval for 10 seconds every minute and you will hear beeping sound.    Buffer Full 3.6 KDC30 Users will hear a beep when the size of collected data reaches 160KB (85 version) / 60KB (86 version) or the number of collected barcodes is 10,240. To prevent the loss of data, you should synchronize the data then reset the memory when this message displays.   Power-on/off  3.7 You can turn the power on and off by pressing DOWN and SCAN button simultaneously for 5 seconds. When the LED light is in green, you can release the buttons and the  LED Color Status Green  Successful Reading  USB  is  connected  and  battery  is  fully charged  iPhone mode in pairing mode  Orange  Low battery  USB is connected and battery is charging  HID mode in pairing mode  Red  No reading  SPP mode in pairing mode
KDC User Manual  46 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 1  Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow. 2  Remove the battery cover by pulling it down. 3  Remove the battery. Pull out the 2 pin connecter gently.  power is on.  When you turn off your KDC30, you will hear a beep sound after you press DOWN and SCAN buttons simultaneously.    Replace Battery 3.8 KDC comes with a rechargeable, Lithium-polymer battery. The battery is recharged from any USB port or KDC charging cradle and can be recharged about 300 times before it needs to be replaced.  KoamTac recommends replacing the battery every six months as a declining battery will cause noticeable performance degradation in KDC. Replacement batteries can be purchased from a KoamTac distributor. Batteries should be disposed properly according to the WEEE regulation. The steps for replacing the battery are as follows. 1.        Disassemble the KDC back cover by unscrewing the middle screw.  2.        Remove old battery and replace with new battery. 3.        Reassemble the back cover.             Figure 12 - Replacing Battery
KDC User Manual  47 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 4. BLUETOOTH  The KDC30 support HID (Human Interface Device) normal, HID iOS, SPP (Serial Port Profile) and SPP2.0 profiles. KDC30i support SPP and iPhone (Made for iPhone) profiles. They are compatible with the following Bluetooth stacks.   BlueSoleil   Broadcom (Widcomm)   Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Mobile5.0+  Toshiba KDC30 can configure Bluetooth options using PC KTSync and special barcodes.     Bluetooth Config 4.1   4.1.1 ConnectDevice  KDC supports both Serial Port Profile (SPP) and Human Interface Device Profile (HID). User can choose SPP2.0, SPP (2.1), HID normal, HID iOS profiles to communicate with the host device. Additional iPhone (Made for iPhone) option is available for KDC30i.  User can connect and disconnect Bluetooth connection with the host device by pressing UP and DOWN buttons if BT Toggle option in BT Config menu is enabled. It normally takes 3 seconds to connect and 1 second to disconnect. This is a very useful feature for iPhone and iPad application.   User can also enable and disable iPhone and iPad soft key instantly using this BT Toggle option.  UP button shows Bluetooth connection status and DOWN button shows time if KDC is connected using SPP profile.  Note:   User should unpair the KDC first from the Bluetooth host to change the Connect Device setting on the scanner to other Bluetooth profile.
KDC User Manual  48 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 4.1.2 Auto Connect  This feature allows the KDC to connect automatically to the host device when the KDC is powered on.   IMPORTANT:  Until  the  host  device  and  KDC  have  been  fully  tested,  it  is  strongly recommended that  this  feature be  set to Disable because a  host device  that does not support this feature can cause problems such as power loss or upload delays.   [Note] KDC automatically tries to connect to the host 10 times during two minutes when Bluetooth power is ON, Bluetooth is disconnected, Auto Connect is enabled and system Sleep Timeout is set to 5 seconds   4.1.3 Auto Reconnect  This feature allows the KDC to connect automatically to the host device when the KDC is disconnected from a host.   IMPORTANT:  This  feature  is  available  when  KDC  “Connect  Device”  options  are “iPhone”,”HID iOS” and “HID Normal “.  Note: •   KDC tries to connect automatically to the host 10 times during two minutes if Bluetooth is disconnected.   4.1.4 Auto Power On  The Auto Power On option allows the KDC to automatically power on Bluetooth when the SCAN button is depressed. The default setting is Disabled.   NOTE: The host may have to open the COM port before reconnecting with the KDC.  Power-on time determines the scan button pressing time to activate Auto Power On feature.   4.1.5 PWR ON Time The PWR On Time option works in conjunction with the Auto Power On option. Default value is  Disabled.  If KDC  Bluetooth power is  off,  user can turn on Bluetooth power by pressing SCAN button for PWR On Time option value.
KDC User Manual  49 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 4.1.6 Auto Power Off  The Auto  Power Off  option works in conjunction with the PWR Off Time option.      This option  allows  the  KDC  to  power  off  Bluetooth  automatically  when  the  KDC  is  NOT CONNECTED to the host for the time duration specified in the PWR Off Time option.  The default for this option is Disabled.  It is strongly recommended to keep it enabled to maximize the operation time of the KDC.  If Auto Power Off is enabled, Bluetooth can be manually powered off before specified time in PWR Off Time option.   4.1.7 Beep Warning  The KDC beeps to acknowledge the status of the Bluetooth connection as follows:   1.  One high short beep when Bluetooth is connected.  2.  One low short when Bluetooth is disconnected.  3.  Five short beeps if:   “Beep Warning is ENABLED”  “Auto Power Off is DISABLED”  “KDC30 is DISCONNECTED from HOST”   “Bluetooth power is ON”  4.1.8 PWR OFF Time  The PWR Off Time option works in conjunction with the Auto Power Off option.  If Auto Power Off is Enabled, the KDC powers off Bluetooth when the time duration specified in the PWR Off Time option is met and the KDC is NOT CONNECTED to the host.  The time setting for this option is from one (1) minute to 30 minutes. The default is five (5) minutes.   4.1.9 PowerOFF Msg KDC sends Bluetooth power off message “BTOFF” to the host if PowerOFF message option is enabled.   4.1.10   MAC Address  User can verify KDC Bluetooth MAC Address.  4.1.11   FW Version  User can verify KDC Bluetooth firmware version in BT FW menu.
KDC User Manual  50 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 4.1.12   Wakeup Nulls The KDC sends three leading Null bytes to wake up Bluetooth connected device. This feature can be disabled if Bluetooth connected device doesn’t require additional bytes to wake up.  4.1.13   Autolock Time iPhone/iPad/iPod touch loses incoming Bluetooth data in sleep mode. Users can set KDC Autolock time to the same Autolock time of your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to use automatic wakeup feature in HID mode to prevent data loss. There would be a one second delay of barcode transmission if Autolock time is set to more than one minute and the barcode scan interval is larger than the auto-lock time. The auto-lock time would be set as 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15 minutes. 0 means iPhone/iPad/iPod touch never enters sleep mode.  4.1.14   HID Keyboard User can select international keyboard – English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.   4.1.15   HID Initial and Inter-Character Delay Certain applications can't process HID input fast enough and lose some characters during transmission. Users would increase initial and inter-character delay to prevent data loss during HID transmission  HID Initial Delay: Define the initial delay between 1sec to 10sec before data transmission in HID mode  HID Inter-character Delay: Define the inter-character delay between 10msec to 100msec in HID mode   4.1.16 Control character transmission in HID mode Control characters between ASCII value 0x00 and 0x1F can be replaced by ALT+Numpad or ^+Character.   Disabled  Transmit the original control character  Alt+Numpad  Transmit Alt+ ASCII value from Numpad.  ^+Character  Control characters would be substituted as following table.  Replacement to |  Control characters would be substituted as “|”.
KDC User Manual  51 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Control Char Transmit Chars Control Char Transmit Chars Control Char Transmit Chars Control Char Transmit Chars 0x01 ^A 0x0B ^K 0x14 ^T 0x1D ^] 0x02 ^B 0x0C ^L 0x15 ^U 0x1E ^^ 0x03 ^C 0x0E ^N 0x16 ^V 0x1F ^_ 0x04 ^D 0x0F ^O 0x17 ^W   0x05 ^E 0x10 ^P 0x18 ^X   0x06 ^F 0x11 ^Q 0x19 ^Y   0x07 ^G 0x12 ^R 0x1A ^Z   0x09 ^I 0x13 ^S 0x1C ^\     4.1.17 Function key transmission in HID mode Users can send F1 to F12 function keys by scanning special barcodes in HID mode.   4.1.18 Disconnect/Reconnect/BT(HID) Toggle Users can disconnect or reconnect the Bluetooth connection or toggle soft keyboard using side buttons.  Bluetooth Profile  UP Key  DOWN Key (DisconnectBTN disabled) DOWN Key (DisconnectBTN enabled) SPP  Do nothing Do nothing  Release BT connection HID iOS  Reconnect Soft Keyboard Toggle  if pressing less than 3sec, Soft Keyboard Toggle if pressing less than 3sec, Release BT connection iPhone Reconnect Do nothing Release BT connection SPP 2.0 Do nothing Do nothing Release BT connection HID normal Reconnect Do nothing  Release BT connection
KDC User Manual  52 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Bluetooth Service 4.2  4.2.1 Power  The POWER option allows you to Enable or Disable the Bluetooth functionality of the KDC.   To use Bluetooth, this option must be set to Enable. However, like all devices enabled for Bluetooth, the KDC will search constantly to connect with a Bluetooth host when set to Enable. Constant searching for Bluetooth devices increases power consumption. Unless you are using Bluetooth with your KDC, this option should be set to Disable.   IMPORTANT: To prevent unnecessary power problems, it is strongly recommended that the POWER option be set to Disable if the KDC is idle for an extended period of time.   4.2.2 Pairing  Before you are able to use Bluetooth, the KDC must be paired with the host device. This pairing process only needs to be completed once with each host device. After pairing, the host device will always recognize the KDC as a Bluetooth device unless the Bluetooth configuration is modified. If it is modified, you may need to pair the devices again.   IMPORTANT: The host device must be configured for Bluetooth before it can be paired to the KDC.   Note: •  KDC with Bluetooth Spec2.1+EDR doesn’t prompt Pin code entry menu.     4.2.3 Discovering  KDC30 starts to search neighboring Bluetooth devices if this Discovering menu is executed. It would take about 30 seconds to finish search and list available neighboring Bluetooth devices. User may enter corresponding Bluetooth MAC address in KTSync Bluetooth menu instead of searching neighborhood Bluetooth devices.  4.2.4 Connect To This option lets you easily connect KDC to Bluetooth devices either previously registered in KTSync under the File Menu or discovered/connected from KDC Bluetooth Service menu.
KDC User Manual  53 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. Note: •  There could be an interoperability issue depending on corresponding device Bluetooth stack. Master Bluetooth device may request to follow master Bluetooth device security procedure if KDC tries to connect to the master Bluetooth device.   4.2.5 HID Sync User can synchronize stored barcode data over HID using HID Sync option. KDC starts to transmit all stored barcode data upon executing HID Sync option. This option is available when KDC MFi Mode option is disabled.
KDC User Manual  54 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 5.  Synchronization  When barcode data is collected, it must be uploaded to your application.  KTSync®, which is bundled with the KDC, is a software that allows barcode data to be uploaded to any PC, PDA, or smartphone running Android 2.1+, Apple iOS3.1.3+, Blackberry, Mac and Windows XP/Vista/7/Mobile 5.0+.  It has three major functions. Windows XP/Vista/7 version supports all of the following features. Tablet, PDA and Smartphone versions support only limited features of PC KTSync.  Synchronization - Provides data upload functionality to your applications.  Keyboard Emulator - Allows scanned data to be uploaded directly into your application as if the data were being entered manually with a keyboard.  Application Generation - Allows users to create custom applications or download predefined applications such as Master-Slave, Pick/Bin, DB Lookup and Inventory. (Application Generation function is not available for KDC30. Only Keyboard wedging feature is available for KDC30.)   Additional functions include:  Prefix and Suffix add-ons to eliminate manual data entry.  Symbology and Scan Option selections.  Barcode Wedging options.   KTSync Menu  5.1 KTSync® was installed on your PC during the initial installation process.  Before data can be uploaded to any host device, KTSync® must be launched on the host and configured to recognize the KDC.  The following screen displays when KTSync® is launched.    KDC30  Figure 13 - KTSync® Synchronizer Menu
KDC User Manual  55 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  File Menu  Connect:  This option displays the Serial port (COM#) assigned to KDC.  You can also use this option to manually assign the Serial port. The Serial port assigned to KDC can be found under Windows Device Manager. The port assignment is used by KTSync® for synchronizing data from the KDC to the host.  Synchronize:  This option manually tells the KDC to synchronize data with the host. While data is being synchronized, KTSync menu options are unavailable. Note: •  Please do not use your computer during data synchronization.    Bluetooth: User can register MAC address to be directly connected by KDC30.  Configuration: This option allows users to set different KDCs with same settings by exporting and importing settings from one KDC to the other.   Exit: This option ends the KTSync program. You must re-run KTSync before you can synchronize data on the KDC.          Settings Menu  Synchronization: Select Synchronize options.  Barcode & KDC: Select Barcode and KDC options.  Others: Select Auto Connection and/or Synchronization Confirmation options.  Figure 14 – File Menu
KDC User Manual  56 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Application Menu   Generation: Create user application or download predefined application.  DB Lookup: Allows users to download DB into KDC and display barcode description field  Master/Slave: User defines a master barcode for comparison with one or more slave barcodes  Pick/BIN: User defines Pick ID and the barcode symbology for comparison with a defined Bin  Inventory: Users can count inventories. Inventory description would be displayed if inventory DB is downloaded into KDC.          About Menu - KTSync® - Version Information         Figure 17 – About Menu Figure 16 – Application Menu Figure 15 – Setting Menu
KDC User Manual  57 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  File Menu  5.2  5.2.1 Connect to KDC The KDC connects to a COM port automatically when connected to your PC’s USB port. You can manually assign the KDC COM port using KTSync® Connection submenu under File menu if needed.           The COM port assignment is found in the Windows Device Manager.  KTSync® will not connect to the KDC if it is in KDC Menus. You must EXIT from the KDC Menus.  If KTSync® fails to connect automatically to the KDC, please follow these directions. 1. Exit KTSync®. 2. Check that you have connected the KDC to a USB port on your PC. 3. Make sure to use the cable provided with the KDC.   4. Check that the KDC is not in KDC Mode Menu.   5. Restart KTSync®. Note: •  You can manually assign the COM port using KTSync® Connect option under the File menu  5.2.2 Synchronize Under the File Menu, this option allows you to manually synchronize data on KDC with the host. This option is similar to clicking on the Synchronize button in the KoamTac Data Synchronizer box. Figure 18 - COM Port Selection for KDC
KDC User Manual  58 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 5.2.3 Bluetooth This menu option allows you to register up to ten Bluetooth devices including their MAC address, PIN #, and optional prefixes or suffixes. This option enables direct Bluetooth connection between KDC and other Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth printer.  User should choose Bluetooth device to be connected in “Connect to” menu in KDC Bluetooth Service menu.                         Figure 19 - Bluetooth Device Registry
KDC User Manual  59 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 5.2.4 Configuration  This menu is useful for the users who need to configure different KDCs with same settings. In this menu, you can export settings from a KDC to your computer and import it to other KDCs.  When you select Configuration in File menu, you will need to choose either Export or Import. First, select Export. You name the settings file, press Open, and it is exported to your computer. Second, connect a different KDC to your computer and import the settings file to the KDC by selecting Import in the Configuration menu. Once configuration has been finished, KDC will restart.        Export       Import       Figure 20 – Configuration
KDC User Manual  60 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.   Synchronization Settings 5.3  KTSync® provides several synchronization options for synchronizing data from your KDC to host devices such as your PC, PDA, or smartphone running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Mobile 5.0+.        5.3.1 Destination of Data When barcode data is uploaded to the host device, you must assign a destination for the data.  Destination of Data options include:  File - This option means data will be saved in the assigned filename. You can select a different target directory by clicking the New icon. C:\MyData\sn_timestamp.txt  is Figure 21 - KTSync® Synchronization Settings
KDC User Manual  61 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. the default directory. If this directory is not created, you will be prompted to create it before data can be uploaded to a file.  Active Window - This option means scanned barcode data is sent directly to the active program running on your device as if the data was being entered directly from a keyboard.  Microsoft Excel - This option means barcode data is being imported directly into Microsoft’s Excel. Various parameters can be set when uploading data to Excel.  Select from Current Running Application – This option allows you to select a currently running application for data synchronization. Note: •  Data synchronization begins immediately if Automatically After Connection is selected.  If not selected, data synchronization is started manually by the user. • Users SHOULD NOT operate the PC during the synchronization process. It can interrupt the process causing unreliable results.  5.3.2 Synchronization Methods Fast Synchronization in Burst Mode The KDC can synchronize data to a host device in Burst mode or Sequential mode. Burst mode provides the fastest synchronization process but could result in error in a poor Bluetooth environment. Fast synchronization in burst mode is only recommended with USB connection. Synchronize Normal Data The KDC will synchronize Normal Data only in KDC memory if Synchronize Normal Data option is selected. If you want all data in KDC memory synchronized, you should select Synchronize Normal Data and Synchronize Application Data. Synchronize Application Data The KDC will synchronize Application Data only in KDC memory if Synchronize Application Data option is selected. If you want all data in KDC memory synchronized, you should select Synchronize Normal Data and Synchronize Application Data. Clear KDC Memory after Synchronization The stored barcode data is cleared from the KDC memory after synchronization if this option is selected. The KDC30 can store a total of 10,240 barcodes or 60KB (86 version)/160KB (85 version) of barcode data.
KDC User Manual  62 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  It is important to clear the KDC memory periodically to prevent Buffer Full message which will prevent the KDC from storing additional data. Stored barcode data can also be deleted using the Reset Memory feature on the KDC.  Automatically Synchronize after Connection This option lets you automatically synchronize collected data to your computer immediately when the KDC is connected to the host.    IMPORTANT:  Remember to configure all options properly before selecting this option.    Data synchronization can be done manually by clicking the synchronize icon if this option is not selected. Beep while Synchronization You can enable or disable the beep tone during the synchronization process. A beep is sounded each and every time barcode data is synchronized if this option is selected.  The KDC beeps 5 times when the synchronization process is complete. Append data to File KTSync would append data to the exiting file instead of creating a new file if user has specified file name and Append data to File option is enabled.  5.3.3 Current KDC Wedge Method The KDC can be configured in one of five Wedge/Store modes  Wedge Only - Scanned data is transmitted to the host. The KDC does not store scanned data.  Wedge & Store - Scanned data is stored in the KDC and transmitted to the host.  Store Only - Scanned data is stored in the KDC but NOT transmitted to the host.  Save if Sent - Scanned data is stored in the KDC ONLY if transmission to the host is successful.  Save if Not Sent - Scanned data is stored in the KDC ONLY if transmission to the host is unsuccessful. Enable Wedge (Handheld Scanner Mode) - This option will be checked if Wedge Only or Wedge & Store option is selected. Keep Scan Data in KDC - This option will be checked if Store Only or Wedge & Store option is selected.
KDC User Manual  63 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 5.3.4  Synchronization Options Synchronize KDC Time with PC Time when Connected This option enables you to synchronize the KDC date and time with the host date and time. Synchronization of date and time occurs after the data is uploaded to the host device.   Delays You can set transmission delays between barcodes and characters during the synchronization process. It is important to set proper delays to prevent errors during the transmission of collected barcodes. Some Windows applications such as Excel require longer delay times. Attachments Timestamp, Barcode Type, and Serial Number can be attached to the scanned barcode by selecting these options.  The Serial Number of the KDC can be attached to the Start or End of Record. Prefix and Suffix  Enter the characters you want appended to the front (Prefix) or back (Suffix) of the barcode in the Prefix and Suffix fields.   The character set is any combination of ASCII characters including alphanumeric, line feed (“\n”), and carriage return (“\r”). Order and Delimiter  Select Order of Data – Type, Data, and Timestamp  Select the Delimiter between Data – Tab, Space, Comma, and Semicolon  Select the Delimiter between Records – None, LF, CR, Tab, and <LF & CR>  5.3.5 Application Options Synchronize Non-Compliant Data The KDC will synchronize both compliant and non-compliant data (filtered data) if Synchronize Non-Compliant Data option is Enabled. Consolidate Steps in One Record KTSync will consolidate the data collected in Step 1 with the data collected in Step 2 and/or Step 3.  Data will be consolidated into one record instead of individual data records for each step when Consolidate Steps in One Record is Enabled. Non-complete records, i.e. three steps were defined but data was only collected for two steps; would be discarded if this option is Enabled. Attach Quantity Quantity would be attached to the left or right of the data if this option is Enabled.
KDC User Manual  64 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Barcode & KDC Settings 5.4 KTSync® allows you to configure the KDC Scan Options and Barcode Settings. The configuration options for the KDC using KTSync® are similar to the Set Barcodes, Code Options, Data Editing and Scan Options on the KDC Menu. Please refer to 11. Appendix A – Barcode & Scan Options for proper barcode settings for your application. Note: •  You must configure barcode and scan options properly for optimal KDC performance    Figure 22 - Barcode & KDC Settings, Symbologies, Data Editing and Scan Options
KDC User Manual  65 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 5.4.1 Select Symbologies and Symbology Options The process for scanning and reading barcodes is delicate and complicated.  Although your KDC is equipped with a high performance scan engine, if configured incorrectly it may not perform at its peak performance level.  To ensure its high performance, the KDC comes configured to optimize its scan engine technology.  Unless you clearly understand the impact of your changes to the KDC settings, please do not change factory default settings. Please refer to Appendix A for details. Pressing the Default icon will reset all symbology related options to factory default settings.  5.4.2 Data Editing Option Prefix - Allows you to add a prefix to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host. The Prefix format must be defined in the data format menu of KTSync. The maximum length for a Prefix is 11 characters. Note: •  This Prefix option is different from the Prefix option in KTSync which appends the prefix to data during synchronization.  Suffix - Allows you to add a suffix to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host. The Suffix must be defined in the data format menu of KTSync. The maximum length for a Suffix is 11 characters.  Note: •  This Suffix option is different from the Suffix option in KTSync which appends the suffix to data during synchronization.  AIM ID - Allows you to add AIM ID to scanned data which can then be stored in KDC or wedged to the host. AIM ID must be defined in data format menu of KTSync. AIM ID is either added to the end of Prefix or Suffix. Partial Data: Allows you to display and store partial data. User defines the start position and number of characters to be displayed and stored.  Select the x characters from y position  Set Partial Data Start Position to y, Partial Data Length to x, Partial Data Action to Select  Partial Data Length 0 means Select all characters from y position.
KDC User Manual  66 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Erase the x characters from y position  Set Partial Data Start Position to y, Partial Data Length to x, Partial Data Action to Erase  Partial Data Length 0 means Erase all characters from y position.    Other Settings 5.5 Other options under the Settings menu allow you to select four additional settings.  • Ask Confirmation before Trying Auto Connection prevents unintentional launch of KTSync. • Ask Confirmation before Starting Auto Synchronization prevents unintentional synchronization of data. • Minimize KTSync on Start will minimize KTSync and send to the tray upon execution. • Keep Checking Bluetooth Connection allows reconnection of KDC once Bluetooth signal is detected. This feature is useful when moving from Bluetooth host device frequently. KTSync will automatically reconnect Bluetooth connection when you enter an effective Bluetooth network range.   To select any of these settings, click on the box to the left of the setting. A check mark (√) will display next to the setting to indicate that it is selected.    Figure 23 - KTSync® Confirmation Settings
KDC User Manual  67 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  KDC Menu in KTSync  5.6 After connecting KDC 20 to PC with a USB cable, run KTSync in your PC and you will see KDC Menu on the right side of KTSync window. Click KDC Menu, and you can configure your KDC30 in KDC Menu window as below.                                                                                Figure 24 – KDC Menu in KTSync (KDC30)
KDC User Manual  68 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Mobile pKTSync 5.7 pKTSync provides limited functionality for Pocket PC 2003 and Mobile 5.0+ users. 1. Synchronization - Provides data upload functionality to your applications. 2. Keyboard Emulator - Allows scanned data to be uploaded directly into your application as if the data were being entered manually on a keyboard.  For detailed explanations of these functions, please refer to earlier sections of this chapter.  WARNING: The user must assign the correct COM port to KDC prior to use pKTSync. Please refer to your mobile device manual for details on Bluetooth pairing and COM port assignment methods.                                       Figure 25 – Mobile pKTSync
KDC User Manual  69 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Android aKTSync 5.8 The aKTSync provides limited functionality of PC KTSync to Android users.  Note: •  aKTSync only supports Android devices with 2.1+ OS version and that are compatible with BluetoothChat application. • KDC with Bluetooth Spec2.1+EDR doesn’t prompt Pin code entry menu   5.8.1 KDC and Android Pairing 1. Pairing  Select SPP Bluetooth profile from KDC ConnectDevice submenu in BT Config menu.  Search KDCxxx from Android and pairing two devices.  KDCxxx PIN code is “0000” if SPP2.0 is selected. 2. Connection  Click Connect icon in aKTSync  Android would list up paired Bluetooth devices and user should select the target KDC. 3. Synchronization: Provides data upload functionality to your applications. 4. Settings: User can change various Synchronization options in settings menu. 5. Wedging: User can wedge barcode data to any Android application. Press home key and launch the target application.   5.8.2 Launch KTSync 1. Download and install aKTSync from the Android Play Store. http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/productivity/ktsync_luxv.html 2. Change KDC Bluetooth ConnectDevice option to SPP 3. Execute Android Bluetooth device scan option and KDC Bluetooth pairing option A. Execute KDC Bluetooth Pairing option  B. Launch Settings on the Android device C. Select Wireless and Networks D. Click on Bluetooth Settings E. Click on Scan devices
KDC User Manual  70 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. F. The Android device will display the KDC model and 6 digits of the serial number.  4. Press the KDC list entry, enter “0000” PIN code and press OK. 5. When paired, the Android device will display “Paired but not connected”. 6. Launch aKTSync program.  A. Press menu key and select the Connect option on the top left. B. From the list of paired devices, choose the KDC to use. C. On the top menu bar of aKTSync, you will see a message “connecting”, and then “connected”. D. On the KDC display, you will see “Pairing Succeeded!!!” then “Bluetooth Connected”. E. Select Settings option on the bottom left to change aKTSync setting.                 5.8.3 Keyboard Wedge 1. Launch Settings on the Android device. 2. Select Language and Keyboard (or Input method). 3. Select KTSync Keyboard. 4. Launch the application and touch the input box to give focus to it. 5. Barcode would be wedged to the input box upon scanning a barcode.  Figure 26 – Android aKTSync
KDC User Manual  71 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync 5.9 The KTSync for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch provides limited functionality of PC KTSync for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users.  1. The KDC supports SPP and iPhone Bluetooth profiles. 2. The iPhone/iPad/iPod touch should use iPhone Bluetooth profiles. iPhone is the default profile of KDCi models. 3. Download the KTSync program from the App Store. 4. Enable  the  iPhone/iPad/iPod  touch  Bluetooth  power  from  the  Setting  > General > Bluetooth menu. Note: •  Users have to disable MFi option in System > MFi menu to use HID Bluetooth profiles. • Users have to RESET the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to change “HID to iPhone mode” or “vice versa” after removing previous KDC connection. • KDC with Bluetooth Spec2.1+EDR doesn’t prompt Pin code entry menu.  5.9.1 KDC30i connection using iPhone mode 1. Download and install iKTSync from the Apple App Store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ktsync/id372916602?mt=8 2. Press the two KDC side buttons together to enter menu mode 3. Scroll down to Bluetooth menu using KDC Down button 4. Press the front middle scan button 5. Scroll down to Discovering and press the front middle scan button a. “Discovering Started …” message will be displayed on KDC screen b. Discovering will take about 30 seconds. 6. Select  discovered  iPhone/iPod  touch  device  name  and  press  the  front middle scan button a. [Pin Code] User Default/Enter PinCode will be displayed b. Press the front middle scan button to select the Use Default option c.  The  message  “Connecting  to  iPhone/iPod  touch  device  name”  will  be displayed d. iPhone/iPad/iPod touch will ask for the PIN number. f. Please enter “0000” and hit “connect” icon g.“iPhone Connected” message will be displayed 7. Launch KTSync and configure Settings
KDC User Manual  72 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 5.9.2 iKTSync Settings iKTSync provides following Settings menu. • Synchronization  -  User  can  configure  Synchronization  options  such  as destination of data, data formation and delimiters.                  5.9.3 How to connect and reconnect iPhone mode using UP keys 1. Users needs to select the option to use this feature in the BT Config > BT Toggle 2. Press the UP button to connect or reconnect to the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch       Figure 27 – iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync
KDC User Manual  73 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Blackberry bKTSync 5.10  The bKTSync provides limited functionality of PC KTSync for Blackberry users.  Note: •  KDC with Bluetooth Spec2.1+EDR doesn’t prompt Pin code entry menu.    1. Download and install bKTSync from the Blackberry App World. http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/search/ktsync?lang=en 2. Go to Blackberry Options > Applications menu and enable Input Simulation option. 3. Change KDC Bluetooth profile in ConnectDevice option to SPP. 4. Execute Blackberry Bluetooth manager and KDC Bluetooth pairing option A. Execute KDC Bluetooth Pairing option  B. Launch the Blackberry Bluetooth manager and select “Search”. The KDC model and 6 digits of the serial number would be displayed. C. Highlight the KDC and press the Enter or Select Key D. Enter  “0000” PIN code and press the Enter or Select Key E. The Blackberry will display “Pairing with KDC”…”complete.” F. Close the Blackberry Bluetooth manager 5. Go to Downloads folder and execute KTSync 6. User can configure KDC options in KDC settings and Symbologies Settings menu 7. Go to KTSync Synchronization Settings and select Destination. To send collected barcode data as an email attachment, choose Email Attachment as destination and enter in the email address, subject and body message that you want to send. You can enter multiple email addresses using the semicolon (;) separator. 8. To scan barcodes into any application (like email, notes, worksheet or web browser), press the menu key and select Running in the background option. bKTSync will maintain the connection and place the scanned barcode data wherever the cursor is flashing.
KDC User Manual  74 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.                         Figure 28 – Blackberry bKTSync
KDC User Manual  75 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  KTSync for Mac OS X 5.11  The KTSync Mac OS X version provides limited functionality of PC Windows KTSync for Mac OS X users.   Note: •  KTSync for Mac OS X version supports both Bluetooth SPP profile and USB connection. User should pair KDC with Mac before using the KTSync program via Bluetooth connection.  • Mac OS X version KTSync is built as a X86 binary application and works with the Intel-based Mac. It is verified on Mac PC running Mac OS X 10.6.5 and later versions.  KTSync Mac OS X version supports the following features:   Keyboard wedge function to a file, internal viewer, active window and user application.  Synchronization to a file, internal viewer, active window and user application.  Automatic connection and disconnection on USB port.  User will see the following initial KTSync screen upon launching the program. KTSync will connect automatically if KDC is plugged on USB port or KDC is paired.
KDC User Manual  76 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 5.11.1   Connect Button User can connect the Mac with the KDC that is paired or plugged into the USB port by clicking the Connect button. The following screen will be displayed when this button is pressed and KTSync will start to connect to the selected KDC.      5.11.2   Disconnect Button KTSync changes Connect button to Disconnect button once the KDC is connected. User can disconnect the KDC manually by selecting connected KDC on the following screen.    5.11.3   Synchronize Button User can start the synchronization process by pressing the Synchronize button. User can select the destination of barcode data in the settings menu. There are 4 selectable destinations: File, Internal viewer, Active window and User application.  5.11.4   Clear Button    User may press this button to clear the KTSync internal viewer.
KDC User Manual  77 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 5.11.5   Settings Button  User can configure synchronization options on the following screen by pressing the Settings button.   Destination of data  The KTSync program wedges or downloads barcode data to one of the following four destinations:       o File: The KTSync makes file name based on 3.11 if file name is specified as a “sn_timestamp.txt”. The default directory is  /Users/Shared/KTSyncData directory. User can define other directory or other filename by clicking “New” button. The maximum file path length is 128 characters. o Internal viewer: The KTSync displays barcode data in KTSync internal text viewer. o Active window: The KTSync sends barcode data to current active window if Active window option is selected. o User application: User can define the target application by pressing “New” button. The maximum application name path length is 128 characters.
KDC User Manual  78 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.  Synchronization Options    Synchronize KDC clock KTSync will set the KDC’s date and time with Mac PC date and time when the KDC is connected to Mac if this option is enabled.   Burst synchronization KTSync will synchronize barcode data from KDC in the burst mode if this option is enabled. Otherwise, KTSync will synchronize barcode data one by one. This option is enabled by default and can’t be disabled.   Synchronization on connection If this option is enabled, KTSync will automatically synchronize barcode data from the KDC when the KDC is connected.   Clear KDC memory after synchronization KTSync clears barcode data stored in the KDC’s memory once synchronization has finished if this option is enabled.   Append data to file KTSync appends synchronized data to existing file specified on destination. If file doesn’t exist then KTSync creates a new file.   Data Edition   Attach serial number The KTSync would add a KDC serial number to barcode data if this option is enabled. This option is enabled by default and can’t be disabled.   Attach time stamp The KTSync would add timestamp to barcode data if this option is enabled. This option is enabled by default and can’t be disabled.   Attached barcode type The KTSync would add barcode type to barcode data if this option is enabled. This option is enabled by default and can’t be disabled.   Serial number When Attach serial number is enabled, this option determines when to attach serial number. “Start of record” means to attach at the front of record and “End of record” means to attach to the end of record.   Data order This option specifies the order of data (Barcode Type, Barcode Data and Timestamp) in the record.
KDC User Manual  79 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.   Data delimiter This option is used to select a character to be added between barcode data, serial number and timestamp and/or barcode type. User can select one of the following: None, Tab, Space, Comma and Semicolon as the data delimiter. The Comma is selected by default and can’t be changed.   Record delimiter This option is used to select a character to be added at the end of the barcode record. User can select one of None, CR, LF, TAB, and CR&LF as the record delimiter. The CR&LF is selected by default and can’t be changed.  Other Options  Non-English keyboard This option is used when the barcode data has non-English characters and a non-English keyboard.
KDC User Manual  80 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 6. TROUBLESHOOTING  PROBLEM  CAUSE SOLUTION KDC not working  Dead battery  Charge battery by connecting KDC to your PC using the included cable Hardware failure    Contact distributor for technical support KDC not charging Bad battery  Replace battery – Contact Local Distributor Poor USB port    USB port doesn’t supply proper current to KDC  - Charge KDC using a different USB port on your PC Failed reading Damaged barcode  Scan a different barcode Out of scan range  Move the scanner closer to barcode    Move scanner farther from the barcode Incorrect angle    Change the angle of scanner to barcode Symbology  not supported    Contact KoamTac - www.koamtac.com for possibility of custom symbology support Scan options    Check scan option settings Dirty scan window    Clean scan window Damaged scan window   Replace scan window KDC reads wrong barcode Dirty scan window  Clean scan window Damaged scan window   Replace scan window Poor quality barcode  Select only necessary barcodes  Increase minimum barcode length    Increase security level Can’t communicate with PC, PDA, or smartphone USB cable is not  connected properly Check cable connection between  KDC and host device Software is not working properly    Reload the software COM configuration    Check COM port configurations LED blinks yellow  Low battery power  Charge the battery by connecting KDC to PC.  KDC will lose collected data if the battery is empty. Buffer Full Message Full Memory  Clear the Memory using Synchronization program Empty Battery  Message  Empty battery  Connect USB immediately.  Synchronize the collected data and charge KDC Abnormal KTSync  Operation on DELL PCQuickset Utility  Disable Quickset Utility before using KTSync.  Dell Quickset utility interrupts  normal KTSync operation WSED Utility  Disable WSED Wireless enable/disable utility  delete the folder C:\Program Files\WSED, which contains a file WSED.exe, with the same icon as in the taskbar  Delete the registry entry KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\WSED Table 4 - Troubleshooting Techniques
KDC User Manual  81 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 7. WARRANTY  LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS BY OPENING THE PACKAGE OF THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO BECOME BOUND BY THE LIABILITY AND WARRANTY CONDITIONS AS DESCRIBED BELOW. UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ ATTENTIVELY, BEFORE INSTALLING AND OR USING THE PRODUCT.  Serial Number A serial number appears on the KDC label. This official registration number is strictly related to the device purchased. Make sure that the serial number appearing on your KDC is not removed. Removing the serial number will affect the warranty conditions and liability disadvantageously, so please maintain the label with serial number on the KDC.  Units with the serial number label removed should not be operated.  Warranty/Warranty Period/Liability KoamTac,  Inc.  (“KoamTac”)  manufactures its  hardware  products  in  accordance  with  industry-standard practices. Unless otherwise agreed in a contract, KDC is warranted for a period of one year after purchase, covering defects in material and workmanship except rechargeable battery. KoamTac will repair or, at its opinion, replace products that prove to be defective in material or workmanship under proper use during the warranty period. KoamTac will not be liable in cases (i) in which the unit  has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by KoamTac, (ii) in which  the  unit    has  not  been  maintained  in  accordance  with  any  operating  or  handling instructions supplied by KoamTac, (iii) in which the unit has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, misuse, abuse, power shortage, negligence or accident or (iv) in which the unit  has  been  used  other  than  in  accordance  with  the  product  operating  and  handling instructions.  Preventive  maintenance  is  the  responsibility  of  the  customer  and  is  not  covered under  this  warranty.  Under  no  circumstance  will  KoamTac  be  liable  for  any  direct,  indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising out of use or inability to use either the hardware or software, even if KoamTac has been informed about the possibility of such damages.  Warranty Coverage and Procedure During the warranty period, KoamTac will repair or replace defective products returned to KoamTac warehouse. International customers should contact the local KoamTac office or support center. If warranty service is required, KoamTac will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Products must be shipped in the original or comparable package, shipping and insurance charges prepaid. KoamTac will ship the repaired or replacement product freight and insurance prepaid. Customer accepts full responsibility for its software and data including the appropriate backup thereof. Repair or replacement of a product during warranty will not extend the original warranty term.  CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
KDC User Manual  82 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc. 8. Contact Information          CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 116 Village Blvd., Suite 305 Princeton, NJ 08540, USA Phone: 609-256-4700, FAX: 609-228-4373  Email: support@koamtac.com   For more information, visit our website - www.koamtac.com

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