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KDC User Manual
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Table of Contents
Listing of figures ................................................................................................. 6
Listing of tables .................................................................................................. 8
1. Introduction ................................................................................................13
1.1
KDC Package ...................................................................................................................... 14
1.2
KDC Characteristics ............................................................................................................ 15
2. Installation ..................................................................................................16
2.1
Bluetooth Pairing ............................................................................................................... 16
2.1.1
Preparing for Pairing .......................................................................................... 16
2.1.2
Pairing ............................................................................................................... 17
2.2
KoamTac Installation Wizard ............................................................................................. 21
2.2.1
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
2.3
Manual Installation............................................................................................................ 27
2.3.1
Windows XP/Vista7/8 ........................................................................................ 27
2.3.2
Windows Mobile 5.0+ ........................................................................................ 27
3. Operating the KDC ......................................................................................28
3.1
Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 28
3.1.1
Attach Lanyard/Hand strap to KDC..................................................................... 28
3.1.2
Charge KDC Battery ........................................................................................... 28
3.1.3
Configure KDC ................................................................................................... 28
3.2
Basics ................................................................................................................................. 30
3.2.1
Reading Barcodes .............................................................................................. 30
3.2.2
Delete Data Function in KDC30 .......................................................................... 31
3.2.3
Synchronizing Data to the host device ............................................................... 31
3.3
3.3.1
KDC Menus ......................................................................................................................... 32
Set Barcodes Menu ............................................................................................ 35
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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
3.4
LED Status .......................................................................................................................... 45
3.5
Empty Battery .................................................................................................................... 45
3.6
Buffer Full........................................................................................................................... 45
3.7
Power-on/off...................................................................................................................... 45
3.8
Replace Battery.................................................................................................................. 46
4. BLUETOOTH ................................................................................................47
4.1
Bluetooth Config ................................................................................................................ 47
4.1.1
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
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4.1.17
Function key transmission in HID mode ............................................................. 51
4.1.18
Disconnect/Reconnect/BT(HID) Toggle .............................................................. 51
4.2
Bluetooth Service ............................................................................................................... 52
4.2.1
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
5.1
KTSync Menu ..................................................................................................................... 54
5.2
File Menu ........................................................................................................................... 57
5.2.1
Connect to KDC.................................................................................................. 57
5.2.2
Synchronize ....................................................................................................... 57
5.2.3
Bluetooth .......................................................................................................... 58
5.2.4
Configuration..................................................................................................... 59
5.3
Synchronization Settings .................................................................................................... 60
5.3.1
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
5.4
Barcode & KDC Settings ..................................................................................................... 64
5.4.1
Select Symbologies and Symbology Options....................................................... 65
5.4.2
Data Editing Option ........................................................................................... 65
5.5
Other Settings .................................................................................................................... 66
5.6
KDC Menu in KTSync .......................................................................................................... 67
5.7
Mobile pKTSync.................................................................................................................. 68
5.8
Android aKTSync ................................................................................................................ 69
5.8.1
KDC and Android Pairing .................................................................................... 69
5.8.2
Launch KTSync ................................................................................................... 69
5.8.3
Keyboard Wedge ............................................................................................... 70
5.9
5.9.1
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync ......................................................................................... 71
KDC30i connection using iPhone mode .............................................................. 71
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5.9.2
iKTSync Settings ................................................................................................. 72
5.9.3
How to connect and reconnect iPhone mode using UP keys .............................. 72
5.10
Blackberry bKTSync ............................................................................................................ 73
5.11
KTSync for Mac OS X .......................................................................................................... 75
5.11.1
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
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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
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Figure 34 – Master/Slave Application Settings ...................................................................................... 80
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing KoamTac’s revolutionary barcode scanner and data
collector. Lightweight and compact, with a user-friendly design and superior
functionality, KoamTac’s KDC works in a variety of portable applications. Use it
independently or as an accessory to your PC, PDA, or smartphone. To find out more
about KoamTac, Inc. and our family of products, visit us at www.koamtac.com.
KDC30 Specifications
FEATURE
Barcode scanner
Compliant with Class II Bluetooth v2.0 and v2.1Enhance
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
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1.1
KDC Package
The standard KDC package contains:
1. One KDC Barcode Data Collector
2. One USB Cable
3. One Lanyard
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.
KDC30
Figure 1- KDC Package
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1.2
KDC Characteristics
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
SCAN Button
UP Button
DELETE Button
DOWN Button
Type A USB-swings out
KDC30
Figure 2 – Characteristics of KDC30
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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.
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
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
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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.
Press SCAN Button for 3 seconds
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Figure 5 – Pairing mode button in KDC30
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.
Settings
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
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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.
Settings
Tap on Bluetooth
Scan the
BT MAC Address Barcode
Tap on Pair
Complete!
Figure 7 - Connecting KDC with a smart phone by scanning Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode
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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)
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2.2
KoamTac Installation Wizard
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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2.3
Manual Installation
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
Press Delete button to delete the barcode
scanned at the very end.
Figure 11 – Delete Function in KDC30
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.
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3.3
KDC Menus
Top Menu
KDC Mode
Sub Menu
Options
Normal
KDC30
Default
Application
N/A
View Data
View/Delete
N/A
Set Barcodes
1D Symbology
2D Symbology
Postal Codes
OCR
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
AztecCode
Enabled
AztecRunes
Enabled
CodablockF
Enabled
Code16K
Enabled
Code49
Enabled
DataMatrix
Enabled
MaxiCode
Enabled
MicroPDF
Enabled
PDF417
Enabled
QRCode
Enabled
HanXin Code
Enabled
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 Off
Enabled
OCR A
Disabled
OCR B
Disabled
OCR USC
Disabled
OCR MICR
Disabled
OCR SEMI
Disabled
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Barcode Options
Codabar
Tx StartStop(Enabled/Disabled)
Disabled
DoNotVerify
Code39
Check
Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/V
erifyDoTx)
Concatenate(Disabled/Enabled/Req
uired)
Tx StartStop(Enabled/Disabled)
Check
Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/V
erifyDoTx)
Append(Enabled/Disabled)
DoNotVerify
Disabled
Disabled
Full ASCII(Enabled/Disabled)
Disabled
DoNotVerify
Code11
Check
Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/V
erifyDoTx)
Check Digit(2 digits/1 digit)
Code128
Concatenate(Disabled/Enabled)
Disabled
I2of5
2 digits
Telepen
Output(Original/AIM)
AIM
UPCA
VerifyChkDgt(Enabled/Disabled)
Enabled
UPCE
EAN-13
EAN-8
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
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
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
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
UPCEAN Ver.(Enabled/Disabled)
A&B LimitedB
GS1 Emulation(No Emulate/GS1
128 Emul/GS1 Emulate)
No Emulate
PostNet
Tx CheckChar(Enabled/Disabled)
Disabled
PlanetCode
Tx CheckChar(Enabled/Disabled)
Disabled
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
GS1
Scan Options
Enabled
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Min. Barcode Length
2 to 48 characters
Security Level
1 to 4 level
N/A
Image Capture
Enabled/Disabled
Disabled
Auto Trigger
Enabled/Disabled
Disabled
Reread Delay
Medium
Finger Trigger
Continuous, Short, Medium, Long,
Extra Long
Enabled/Disabled
Partial Display
Start Position
No. of Char(s)
0 chars
Action
Select
Wedge / Store
4 chars
N/A
Wedge Only
Wedge & Store Always
Default
Store Only
Save if Sent
Save if Not Sent
Data Format
Barcode only
Default
Packet Data
BT Config
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
No. of Char(s)
0 chars
Action
Select
Handshake
Enable/Disabled
Disabled
Terminator
CR+LF
Chk Duplicate
None, CR, LF, CR+LF, Tab, Right
Arrow, Left Arrow,Down Arrow, Up
Arrow
Enabled/Disabled
Enter Key
Enabled/Disabled
N/A
ConnectDevice
(Non Mfi mode)
SPP
Default
Disabled
HID iOS
SPP2.0
HID normal
ConnectDevice
(Mfi mode )
SPP
iPhone
Default
Auto Connect
Enabled/Disabled
Disabled
Auto Reconnect
Enabled/Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Auto Power On
Enabled/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
BT Service
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
1 minutes
HID AutoLock
disabledd,1,2,3,4,5,10,15 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 |
Enabled/Disabled
Disabled
Power
Pairing
Enabled
Pairing neighboring Bluetooth devices
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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)
Auto Exit
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled
Enabled/Disabled
N/A
Port Status
Enabled/Disabled
N/A
Display Format
N/A
Menu Barcode
Time & Battery / Type & Time /
Type & Battery / Memory Status /
GPS Data(KDC250 only)/Barcode
Only
Enabled/Disabled
Scrolling
Enabled/Disabled
N/A
Brightness
1 to 15 level(8 level)
N/A
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
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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)
Codabar
2(4)
60(60)
Code 11
1(4)
80(80)
Code 39
0(0)
48(48)
Code 93
0(0)
80(80)
Code 128
0(0)
80(80)
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)
Code 32
EAN-8
1D
Symbology
EAN-13
GS1 Composit
GS1 Omni
GS1 Limited
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4(4)
74(74)
S2of5 Ind
1(4)
48(48)
S2of5 IATA
1(4)
48(48)
1(1)
60(60)
1(1)
3750(3750)
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)
China Post
2(4)
80(80)
Korea Post
2(4)
80(48)
TCL39
Telepen
Trioptic
UPCA
UPCE0
UPCE1
AztecCode
AztecRunes
2D
Symbology
HanXin Code
Postnet
PlanetCode
UK Post
Canada Post
Postal Codes
Kix Post
Australia Post
Japan Post
OCR Off
OCR A
OCR
OCR B
OCR USC
OCR MICR
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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
 Save
Only: Barcode data is stored in memory but NOT transmitted to the host.
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
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proper data transmission error detection and correction mechanism in this
mode.
KDC supports various termination characters for barcode only format.
User can select , , ,  or  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.
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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.
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.
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 , , ,
, or  as the termination character. The default terminator is .
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.
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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
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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.
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 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.
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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.
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LED Status
3.4
Status
LED Color
Green
Orange
Red
Successful Reading
USB is connected and battery is fully
charged
iPhone mode in pairing mode
Low battery
USB is connected and battery is charging
HID mode in pairing mode
No reading
SPP mode in pairing mode
Table 3 - Explanation of LEDs
Empty Battery
3.5
•
•
•
3.6
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
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.
3.7
Power-on/off
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
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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.
Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow.
Remove the battery cover by pulling it
down.
Remove the battery.
Pull out the 2 pin connecter gently.
Figure 12 - Replacing Battery
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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.
4.1
Bluetooth Config
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 “|”.
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Control
Char
0x01
0x02
0x03
0x04
0x05
0x06
0x07
0x09
4.1.17
Transmit
Chars
^A
^B
^C
^D
^E
^F
^G
^I
Control
Char
0x0B
0x0C
0x0E
0x0F
0x10
0x11
0x12
0x13
Transmit
Chars
Control
Char
^K
^L
^N
^O
^P
^Q
^R
^S
0x14
0x15
0x16
0x17
0x18
0x19
0x1A
0x1C
Transmit
Chars
Control
Char
^T
^U
^V
^W
^X
^Y
^Z
^\
0x1D
0x1E
0x1F
Transmit
Chars
^]
^^
^_
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
SPP
Do nothing
HID iOS
Reconnect
Soft Keyboard Toggle
if pressing less than 3sec,
iPhone
SPP 2.0
HID normal
Reconnect
Do nothing
Reconnect
Do nothing
Do nothing
Do nothing
UP Key
DOWN Key
(DisconnectBTN disabled)
Do nothing
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DOWN Key
(DisconnectBTN enabled)
Release BT connection
Soft Keyboard Toggle if
pressing less than 3sec,
Release BT connection
Release BT connection
Release BT connection
Release BT connection
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4.2
Bluetooth Service
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.
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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.
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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.
5.1
KTSync Menu
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
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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.
Figure 14 – File Menu
Settings Menu
Synchronization: Select Synchronize options.
Barcode & KDC: Select Barcode and KDC options.
Others: Select Auto Connection and/or Synchronization Confirmation options.
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Application Menu
Figure 15 – Setting 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.
Figure 16 – Application Menu
About Menu - KTSync® - Version Information
Figure 17 – About Menu
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5.2
File Menu
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.
Figure 18 - COM Port Selection for KDC
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Exit KTSync®.
Check that you have connected the KDC to a USB port on your PC.
Make sure to use the cable provided with the KDC.
Check that the KDC is not in KDC Mode Menu.
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.
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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
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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
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5.3
Synchronization Settings
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+.
Figure 21 - KTSync® Synchronization Settings
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
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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.
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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.
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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 
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.
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5.4
Barcode & KDC Settings
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
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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.
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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
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5.6
KDC Menu in KTSync
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)
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5.7
Mobile pKTSync
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
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Android aKTSync
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
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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.
Figure 26 – Android aKTSync
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.
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5.9
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync
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
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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.
Figure 27 – iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync
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
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5.10 Blackberry bKTSync
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.
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Figure 28 – Blackberry bKTSync
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5.11 KTSync for Mac OS X
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.
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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.
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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:
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.
Internal viewer: The KTSync displays barcode data in KTSync internal text
viewer.
Active window: The KTSync sends barcode data to current active window if
Active window option is selected.
User application: User can define the target application by pressing “New”
button. The maximum application name path length is 128 characters.
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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.
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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.
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6.TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
KDC not working
CAUSE
Dead battery
Hardware failure
Bad battery
KDC not charging
Failed reading
Poor USB port
SOLUTION
 Charge battery by connecting KDC to your PC using the
included cable
 Contact distributor for technical support
 Replace battery – Contact Local Distributor
 USB port doesn’t supply proper current to KDC
- Charge KDC using a different USB port on your PC
Damaged barcode
 Scan a different barcode
Out of scan range
Incorrect angle
Symbology
not supported
Scan options
Dirty scan window
Move the scanner closer to barcode
Move scanner farther from the barcode
Change the angle of scanner to barcode
Contact KoamTac - www.koamtac.com for possibility of
custom symbology support
 Check scan option settings
 Clean scan window
Damaged scan window  Replace scan window
Dirty scan window
KDC reads
wrong barcode
Damaged scan window  Replace scan window
Poor quality barcode
Can’t communicate
with PC, PDA,
or smartphone
 Clean scan window
USB cable is not
connected properly
Software is not
working properly
COM configuration
LED blinks yellow
Low battery power
Buffer Full Message
Full Memory
Empty Battery
Message
Empty battery
Quickset Utility
 Select only necessary barcodes
 Increase minimum barcode length
 Increase security level
 Check cable connection between KDC and host device
 Reload the software
 Check COM port configurations
 Charge the battery by connecting KDC to PC.
 KDC will lose collected data if the battery is empty.
 Clear the Memory using Synchronization program
 Connect USB immediately.
 Synchronize the collected data and charge KDC
 Disable Quickset Utility before using KTSync.
 Dell Quickset utility interrupts normal KTSync
operation
 Disable WSED Wireless enable/disable utility
 delete the folder C:\Program Files\WSED,
Abnormal KTSync
Operation on DELL PC
WSED Utility
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
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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 industrystandard 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.
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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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