KB-78 Programmable Keyboard User`s Reference Manual Partner
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3. 6 position lock for data access control Dimension 280 mm L x 188 mm W x 42 mm H Weight 1 13 kg 10 FCC CE EMC Approved Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard 1 3 Utility Support Before you begin with the programming of the keyboard be sure to make copy of the KB Program Utility Diskette Make sure you know the version of the application for which you are programming the keyboard Your keyboard program utility contains executable files for several versions of certain application For your utility to operate properly you must execute the K78M EXE ver V5 00M This Utility has been designed as a semigraphic editor to provide the means to program the KB 78 series Programmable Keyboard The Keyboard contains a programmable device into which can be loaded a custom layout for the keyboard The keyboard will then assume this custom layout automatically each time the PC is booted up without user interaction The Utility allows any number of layouts to be stored with separate Filenames This means that Keyboards can be re programmed quickly and easily in the event a change in customer requirement Following are details of the Utility Disk Contents K78C EXE f K78C cherry switch programmable keyboard utility K78M EXE K78C membrane switch programmable keyboard utility K120C EXE K120C cherry switch programmable keyboard utility K120M EXE K120M membrane switch programmable keyboard utility K128C EXE K128C
4. Step 9 Step 10 Press lt ALT E gt to enter the EDIT mode A pop up menu will be displayed as follows TEST KEYS ALT T TEST KEY LOCK ALT K NULL KEY DEFINE ALT N Use the arrow keys to move the highlighted bar to the CODE REDEFINE option and press lt Enter gt Following message will be displayed at the top left of the key matrix as follows CODE REDEFINE USE LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN TO SELECT AND ENTER TO CHANGE Use the arrow keys to move around the matrix to a key of your choice and press lt Enter gt to select that key for editing Following message will be displayed at the top left of the matrix as follows CODE REDEFINE PRESS ONE KEY FOR KEY NUMBER Press a key on the 101 keyboard For example press q The selected key is now redefined as q By moving around the grid and repeating steps 8 to 10 inserting the desired characters a custom keyboard layout can be created When the chosen layout is complete press lt Esc gt to exit from the Edit Menu Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard 4 3 How to Assign Multiple Codes to a Key Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 Step 17 If it is necessary to assign a combination of codes to any key follow steps 3 amp 4 and then substitute the following commands Use the arrow keys to move the highlighted bar to the FUNCTION REDEFINE option and Press lt Enter gt Following message will be displayed at the top lef
5. as follows KEY TEST Press one key for key code The code position will be highlighted with a beep Check whether it is at the right position with the right key code as you defined Repeat this step to check all keys 4 12 How to Test Key Lock To test whether LOCK is at right condition after programming Step 56 Step 57 Press lt ALT E gt to enter EDIT mode Use arrow keys to move highlighted bar to the KEY LOCK TEST option on the pop up menu and press lt Enter gt Step 58 Following message will be displayed at the top left of the key matrix as follows Step 59 KEY LOCK TEST Press one key for key lock code The code position will be highlighted with a beep Check whether it is at the right position with the right key code as you defined Repeat this step to check all key lock codes 4 13 How to Quit the Utility Step 60 Step 61 Step 62 To Quit the Utility Press lt ALT F gt Use the arrow keys to select the QUIT TO DOS option and Press lt Enter gt Or press ALT X The POS keyboard can now be removed 13 Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard Chapter5d SPECIAL FUNCTIONS The following functions are set as standard when the K78 EXE program is run No Repeat The Repeat Function is NOT allowed Keyboard The 101 keyboard port is activated Click The depression of a key sounds a click No mode key The number one key top left is not designated as the mode k
6. 5 5 Mode Key Function 0 cccccecececeeeeeee ee eceeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeneaeaeaas 14 Table dieses cvsanedvigaits speeded oss deate saa usleneaeyia sales gales me EENE E REU ETR ERED AEAN 15 TADE Qeawiicd eck a chosen ce an E AAO a Saran tn sae AE a AE bed didn 15 Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard Chaptert INTRODUCTION 1 1 General Description The Q PRO series programmable keyboards are designed for POS banking and data processing application All the keyboards are spill resistant fully programmable and relegendable Programmed keycodes are saved in the EPROM and download from the computer Bar code interface magnetic readers point device and smart card are all available choices Partner Tech International also supplies a series of smaller keyboards for applications which require supplemental keypads and card verification 1 2 Features The features for KB 78 78 key programmable keyboard 1 All Keys are fully programmable and relegendable 78 keys 6 x 13 keyboard matrix Spill resistant membrane key switch with tested 10 million presses IBM AT PS 2 compatible with DIN 5 pin or mini DIN PS 2 connector Integrated magnetic reader with single dual or three for credit cards ATM cards and driver license Integrated bar code interface is possible through the RJ11 connector provided on the unit External keyboard port for programming key codes and connecing with another keyboard compatible device
7. KB 78 Programmable Keyboard User s Reference Manual a Partner Tech International Pte Ltd 705 Sims Drive 06 07A Shun Li Industrial Complex Singapore 387384 Tel 65 8469809 Fax 65 8461509 Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate Partner Tech International Pte Ltd assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies in the contents nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use Partner Tech International Pte Ltd makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information contained in this manual No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in form of electronics photocopying recording without the prior written permission of Partner Tech International Pte Ltd Partner Tech International Pte Ltd reserves the right to make improvements to this document and or product at any time and without notice You are cautioned that any changes or modifications to the equipment s not expressly approve by Partner Tech International Pte Ltd for the compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subjected 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 ma
8. ard This will provide repeat no click and a delay of 30ms between character You can open a program from the DOS command line by issuing the following command K78 program name KB 78 RED BOARD TABLE MODE 9 0 num lock back space ene aoe cap print lock A i scrn down page F9 down gt e f num lock scroll lock 15
9. cherry switch programmable keyboard utility K128M EXE K128M membrane switch programmable keyboard utility KBD 100 EXE MSR amp Barcode Decoder utility EGAVGA BGI Driver for EGA VGA monitor HERC BGI Driver for MONO monitor README Text file for reference NOTE The following instructions will show you how to use the editor 1 Itis strictly advice that the initial programming amp setup of the KB 78 keyboard and the magnetic strip reader MSR should be done in DOS environment i e if your have Windows 95 or 98 then restart your system in MS DOS mode and proceed with the programming 2 The Numeric keypad on the right of the Standard PC keyboard will be locked in function mode 3 To insert blank spaces in the POS Keyboard matrix use key 5 on the numeric keypad 4 All keystrokes are performed on the Standard PC keyboard Shs Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard Chapter2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Keyboard Unit Interface Details After unpacking the keyboard please follow the steps for proper installation 1 Plug the POS keyboard into the PC keyboard socket 2 Plug a standard PC keyboard in to the Pass through keyboard port on the LEFT side of the POS keyboard 3 Select appropriate directory on hard disk drive insert utility disk in Drive A and execute the K78M EXE file Please refer to chapter 4 for the programming of the keyboard NOTE It is necessary to turn the key lock from OFF
10. ey and the keyboard does not have three levels No delay The key depression is set to delay from 3ms to 45ms The following functions can be invoked when the K78 EXE program is run 5 1 Repeat Function When a key is held down it will repeat Index K78 Repeat 5 2 No Keyboard Function The 101 keyboard port is disabled Index K78 nokb 5 3 No Click Function The depression of a key does not sound a click Index K78 noclick 5 4 Delay Function The key depression is set to delay from 3ms to 45ms Index K78 delay n Where nis 1 to 15 1 3ms 2 6ms 3 9ms 4 12ms 5 15ms 6 18ms 7 21ms 8 24ms 9 27ms 10 30ms 11 33ms 12 36ms 13 39ms 14 42ms 15 45ms 5 5 Mode Key Function Index K78 modekey The number one key top left is designated a the mode key and the keyboard has three levels The keyboard consists of the layout you have programmed number one key not included and the following two fixed tables The mode key is atoggle key Your keyboard is available when the mode key is not depressed Table 1 is available when the mode key is depressed for the first time Table 2 is available when the mode key is depressed for the second time Your keyboard is available whenthe mode key is depressed again NOTE Any of the special functions can be used in combination with another special function For example K78 repeat noclick delay 14 Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keybo
11. fine key lock area layout Continue from step 10 10 Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard 4 5 How to Define a Key with a String of Characters Follow step 3 amp 4 and then substitute the following commands Step 24 Step 25 Step 26 Step 27 Step 28 Step 29 Step 30 Step 31 Use the arrow keys to move the highlighted bar to the KEY STRING DEFINE option and press lt Enter gt Following message will be displayed at the top left of matrix as follows KEY STRING DEFINE USE LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN TO SELECT AND ENTER TO CHANGE Use the arrow keys to move around the matrix to a key of your choice and press lt Enter gt to select that key for editing Following message will be displayed at the top left of matrix as follows KEY STRING DEFINE INPUT KEY STRING 1 78 Input the Key positions number you wish to edit Press lt Enter gt for editing The selected Key position is highlighted Type a string of characters to a maximum of 16 strokes or characters Press lt Enter gt The selected Key is defined as a string of characters Continue from step 10 NOTE The shift key acts as a shift lock toggle key in this mode 4 6 How to assign a key with Null Function When a key is programmed as a Null Key it will not send a key code when pressed Null keys are required when you use 1 x 2 or 2 x 2 keycaps For example if you use a 2 x 2 keycap covering 4 keys 3 of the keys should be set as null keys Foll
12. ow steps 3 amp 4 and then substitute the following commands Step 32 Step 33 Step 34 Step 35 Use the arrow keys to move the highlighted bar to the NULL KEY DEFINE option and press lt Enter gt Following message will be displayed at the top left of matrix as follows NULL KEY DEFINE INPUT KEY POSITION 1 78 Input the Key positions number of the key you wish to program as a null key and press lt Enter gt The selected key is now programmed as a null key Continue from Step 10 NOTE The 10 keypad is not functional in this mode 11 Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard 4 7 How to save the Keyboard Layout Step 36 To save your chosen layout Press lt ALT F gt Step 37 A pop up menu will be displayed as follows OPEN ALT O SAVE ALT S SAVE AS PRINT QUIT TO DOS ALT X Step 38 Use the arrow keys to select the SAVE AS option and press lt Enter gt Step 39 Following message will be displayed at the top left of the matrix as follows FILE NAME Step 40 Type the file name that you wish to save the layout under and press lt Enter gt The layout is now saved under the chosen filename 4 8 How to Print Keyboard Layout To print your layout directly to printer Step 41 To save your chosen layout Press lt ALT F gt Step 42 Use arrow keys to select the PRINT option and press lt Enter gt The keyboard program layout is printed and the program exits the FILE mode 4 9 Ho
13. t of the key matrix as follows FUNCTION REDEFINE USE LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN TO SELECT AND ENTER TO CHANGE Use the arrow keys to move around the matrix to a key of your choice and press lt Enter gt to select that key for editing Following message will be displayed at the top left of the matrix as follows FUNCTION REDEFINE PRESS ONE KEY FOR KEY NUMBER Press 3 keys with combination of Ctrl Alt or Shift and one character number Ex Press Ctrl Alt q The selected key is now redefined as Ctrl Alt q By moving around the grid and repeating steps 16 to 18 inserting the desired characters a custom keyboard layout can be created Continue from Step 10 4 4 How to Define Codes of Key Lock Follow step 3 amp 4 and then substitute the following commands Step 18 Step 19 Step 20 Step 21 Step 22 Step 23 Use the arrow keys to move the highlighted bar to the KEY LOCK REDEFINE option and press lt Enter gt Following message will be displayed at the top left of matrix as follows KEY LOCK REDEFINE INPUT KEY LOCK POSITION 1 6 Input the key position 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 and press lt Enter gt for editing The select area is highlighted tt w Press a key on 101 keyboard For example pressing q redefines the selected key lock to q Also we can use a combination of Ctrl Alt or Ctrl Alt with one character number The selected lock area is redefined as desired Repeat steps 20 to 22 to de
14. w to Program the Keyboard Use this function to send the keyboard layout program to the EPROM of the keyboard Step 43 To Program the keyboard Press lt ALT P gt Step 44 The utility will now program each key in turn to be stored into the EPROM 4 10 How to Program the Keyboard with a Previously Saved Layout Step 45 Follow steps 1 3 and then substitute the following commands Step 46 Press lt ALT F gt Step 47 A pop up menu will be displayed as follows OPEN ALT O SAVE ALT S SAVE AS PRINT QUIT TO DOS ALT X 12 Step 48 Step 49 Step 50 Step 51 Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard Use the arrow keys to select the OPEN option and press lt Enter gt A message will be displayed at the top left of the matrix as follows FILE NAME Type the filename of the layout you wish to load and Press lt Enter gt The chosen layout will now be displayed in the matrix To Edit this layout press lt ESC gt and then continue from step 3 and to Program a keyboard with this layout press lt ESC gt and then continue from Step 43 4 11 Howto Test Key Function To test whether each key is at right condition after programming Step 52 Step 53 Step 54 Step 55 Press lt ALT E gt to enter EDIT mode Use arrow keys to move highlighted bar to the KEY TEST option on the pop up menu and press lt Enter gt Following message will be displayed at the top left of the key matrix
15. y cause undesired operation Partner Tech International Pte Ltd January 1999 Version 1 00 All rights reserved Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard Unpacking The KB 78 is packed in a box After unpacking the KB 78 unit placed it on a raised surface and carefully inspect the unit for any damage that might have occurred during shipment The KB 78 package includes the following KB 78 unit x 1 pcs Utility diskettes x1 pcs User s manual x 1 pcs Keys for key lock x 3 pcs Switch covers for keys IPN Make sure that all of the items listed above are present What To Do If There Is A Problem If there are damaged or missing parts contact your supplier and or dealer immediately Users Reference Manual of KB 78 Keyboard Table of Contents CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION 00 0 ee cece cece cee e ee eeee eee 5 1 1 General DeSCription cceceeeeeeeeeee ea i aei eaten essa eeeen een enes 5 1 2 FO AtUNOS ey cc eietcideecevenseste coer E cise Seamevededs ys ietiaveetig 5 1 3 Utility SUpport kisi irap neen noni ea Beas end eTa EA NETO 6 CHAPTER2 INSTALLATION naana cece cece eee ee eee ee eee eeeeees 7 2 1 Keyboard Unit Interface Details ccceceee cece ee eens eee ee eeeeeee eee 7 CHAPTER3 DEFAULT KEYBOARD LAYOUT 0565 8 3 1 Schematic Diagrami ncaa waved lacnas ot as ee bee 8 CHAPTER4 KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING 0 0 ee 9 4 1 How to Load Utility
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