KB6600 Series Programmable Keyboard User`s Manual
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1. and GT The effective range of each of the 4 keys can be illustrated by the following table and drawing PRG REG GT ZA ZZZ ZAKK ZIN KKKK KZ B MSR Magnetic Stripe Reader The MSR slot is near the right edge of the Programmable Keyboard The MSR indicator LED is located at the upper left corner of the block containing the electronic key There are three choices of the reader types ISO 1 2 or 2 3 dual tracks and ISO triple tracks types For card reading be sure to insert the card to the bottom with magnetic stripe of ISO card facing downward The movement of an ISO card can be either inserting the card from the top surface at the upper end then sliding the card to the lower out of the slot or sliding the card from the lower of the slot till it reaches the upper end of the slot ref Fig 4 2 The MSR indicator will light up in green when the MSR is ready to read blink during reading and then give a green light if the reading is successful The MSR indicator will turn to be red if the reading fails due to improper sliding or poor magnetic intensity of the magnetic stripe the MSR indicator will then turn back to green when the MSR is again ready to read Part 6 MSR Indicator Power on ISO Card Magnetic Stripe Indicator Toward User MSR Slot Reader Head Mark Fig 4 2 Reading magnetic stripe cards of ISO standard V PROGRAMMING THE KEYBOARD A UTILITY INSTALLATION There are in total three methods to progr2. 1097 5 40 5 72 7 characters bits Part 14 POWER CONSUMPTION Voltage eee SVDC 10 Current cccceeeee 125 mA max Model KB6600 150 mA max Models KB6600M2 KB6600M2 3 KB6600M3 KB6600MJ MECHANICAL Dimension in mm 346 mm x 210 mm x 57 mm Dimension in inches 13 6 x 8 3 x 2 2 WxDxH ENVIRONMENTAL Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage temperature 20 C to 70 C Relative humidity 90 non condensing Vibration eee 4G ShOCK sys sss evans 40G Push key switch 15 000 000 strokes min Memory s es 100 years min MSR head life 500 000 passes min APPLICABLE CONFORMITY CE FCC CLASS A Part 15
3. mode The legal input in this mode includes all alphabetical letters including both upper and lower cases numerical digits applicable only for keys at the area above the alphabetical keys and excluding those on the numerical keypad symbols such as and excluding those arithmetic signs in the numerical keypad and the Enter key The Shift key the Caps lock key and the Back space key are also accepted in this mode to serve an editing purpose for example pressing Back space will erase the last character of the input instead of being treated as a character for input Pressing the Esc key in this mode will abort the hot key programming mode immediately All the rest keys such as the Ctrl Alt Home any function key or arrow key or any key in the numerical keypad on the standard PC or PS 2 keyboard are illegal Part 11 7 inputs in this mode The maximum number of key presses acceptable to any key by hot key programming is 32 All the input from the standard PC or PS 2 keyboard in this mode will also be sent to the host computer d Exit hot key programming mode After the intended content of the key is completely entered the user shall press the hot key again to notify the end of hot key programming The programmable keyboard will give one beep to signify the normal exit of the hot key programming mode Should there be any illegal entry in t
4. mode To enter the hot key programming mode the user must input the hot key and identify the key on the programmable keyboard to be programmed The so called hot key is a special combination of keys pressed on the standard PC or PS 2 keyboard In KB6600 series the hot key is defined as pressing and holding the left Alt key while pressing the PRT SC Print Screen key on the PC or PS 2 keyboard And by doing so the KB6600 will give 2 beeps to notify that it is ready to receive the identification of which key to be programmed Right after the hot key is released the user shall press the key to be programmed on the programmable keyboard once to identify which key to be programmed If the hot key is pressed for the second time or the Esc key is pressed prior to the press of the key on the programmable keyboard this mode will be aborted immediately The user should not enter the hot key programming mode when the programmable keyboard is already fully loaded no more free memory for further programming by the key contents previously programmed c Input the content to be programmed Once the programmable keyboard enters the hot key programming mode with the key to be programmed identified what the user types on the standard PC or PS 2 keyboard will be taken for the content to be programmed into that key of the programmable keyboard till the user exits the hot key programming
5. command in subdirectory POSIFLEX D RWM XXX tpl enter This operation is quite recommended to be performed on a daily basis to ensure the system stability On the other hand when the user wants to save the contents of a programmed keyboard e g when he she newly receives a programmable keyboard to a file named YYY tpl he she should type in following command in subdirectory POSIFLEX D Part 9 RWM r YYY tpl enter In this application the user must be careful on the housekeeping of these template files and never mix such files with those originated from other programmable keyboard In other words transferring a file generated from other programmable keyboard to KB6600 series could mess up the data format inside KB6600 series and vice versa 5 ANSWER BACK CODE Programming the answer back codes of the 6 position electronic key lock is also very easy as they are included in the keyboard programming with the locations coded as KLP KLO KL1 KL2 KL3 and KL4 in the key layout map of page L1 These answer back codes will be issued by the programmable keyboard to PC whenever the 6 position electronic key is switched to a new position there will be a time delay as determined in the configuration of the keyboard programming utility and is adjustable by r and t key presses this time delay is useful to give only the answer back code of the last position of c
6. plus and a double size Enter key ref Fig 3 6 However there are means for the user to break the monotony and to improve the efficiency in application of this programmable keyboard First of all there are 4 legend sheets of different colors in the accessory bag that the user may want to print the identification for each programmed key into each cell of the sticker matrix and then stick each cell printed with the identification onto the surface of the corresponding key top A key cap from the accessory bag can be snapped on the key top to protect the sticker ref Fig 3 2 In this way the user may feel a lot easier in using the programmable keyboard At the bottom of the programmable keyboard the user may find an adjustable key clip which can be used to pick up the key cap whenever required ref Fig 3 2 The two feet of the key clip should be pulled wide for use with double key ref Fig 3 3 It is advisable to use a flattop minus sign screw driver to help getting the key top off when necessary ref Fig 3 2 and 3 3 Whenever there comes the need to install a key top onto the programmable keyboard the user should notice that at the bottom of each key top one of the four walls is springy and in the hole on the keyboard to accept the bottom of the key top there is a protuberance at the lower side The user should match the springy wall of key top against the protuberance in the hole ref Fig 3 4 and pr
7. 600 not only is capable of being programmed to transmit whatever code a standard PC or PS2 keyboard can deliver but also provides a great variety of programmability such that contains all capabilities of the most modern programmable keyboards The manufacturer of this product heartily apologizes to the user for reserving the right to change or to modify this manual without notice due to the rapid and constant progress and improvement on science and technology The information in this manual contains only essential hardware concerns for general user and is subject to change without notice Posiflex reserves the right to alter product designs layouts or drivers without notification The system integrator shall provide applicative notices and arrangement for special options utilizing this product The user may find the most up to date information of the hardware from web sites http www posiflex com or http www posiflex com tw All rights are strictly reserved No part of this documentation may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying or otherwise without prior express written consent from Posiflex Inc the publisher of this documentation Copyright Posiflex Inc 2004 All brand and product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders P N 19170900010 Part 1 L A OVERVIEW SCOPE The KB6600 series is a series of po
8. L2 L3 L4 key extractable at LO and L1 e Hardware lock off all keyboard data output at LO after transmitting answer back code if programmed e Capable of giving programmable answer back code of each position on position change of the key e Capable of giving programmable answer back code of each position on receiving a specific code E7h from host computer Part 13 OUTPUT INTERFACE e 6 pin DIN female connector connect to host computer e 6pin mini DIN female connector connect to input PS2 keyboard Connects to PC through Connects to PS2 CCBLA 055 1 keyboard MAGNETIC STRIPE READER e Decoder amp interface Built in keyboard wedge interface Tracks eee 1 amp 2 KB6600M2 for ISO7811 or 2 amp 3 KB6600M2 3 for ISO7811 or 1 2 amp 3 KB6600M3 for ISO7811 or 2 amp rear KB6600MSJ for JIS X 6302 e Start end sentinels Can be disabled by hardware jumper Reader specification Applicable card type ISO 7811 JIS X 6302 Card feed method Manual Manual Card feed direction Bi direction Uni direction Read write function Read only Read only Card feed speed 5 to 55 inches sec 100 1200 mm sec Error rate Less than 0 5 Less than 0 1 Card data format Card standard IATA ABA THRIFT JISI JIS II Track used Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 2 Rear side Recording method F2M F2M F2M F2M FM Recording density 210 BPI 75 BPI 210 BPI 75 BPI 210 BPI Recording capacity 49 17 4975
9. POSIFLEX KB6600 Series Programmable Keyboard User s Manual Rev Original FCC Notes This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures to correct the interference Warranty Limits Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any person other than the authorized technicians The user should consult his her dealer for the problem happened Warranty voids if the user does not follow the instructions in application of this merchandise The manufacturer is by no means responsible for any damage or hazard caused by improper application About This Manual This manual is written in an attempt with full strength to assist the user to utilize the powerful programmable keyboard KB6600 series which consists of a 6 positioned electronic control key and 84 press keys which provides excellent tactile click when pressed and an optional magnetic stripe reader for ISO standards The KB6
10. am the programmable keys in KB6600 series keyboard RWM EXE the straightforward direct read write programming utility under DOS or Windows DOS box KBM EXE the normal programming utility under DOS or Windows DOS box or KBW EXE the normal programming utility under Windows and the Hot key programming capability In the attached product information CD there is a file named INSTALL EXE for installation of all the utilities into any operating system among Windows 98 and DOS The user may install the programming utility by following the step by step instructions from this executable program Both KBM EXE and RWM EXE will be installed after completion Please select the right model when entering the KBM EXE program The user may refer to the information on our web site for a preview of this program A programming utility that is referred to as KBW EXE in this manual is developed particularly for the Windows 98 NT 2000 XP environment Please find in the utility product information CD or in folder Drivers KB KB6600 of the CD and double click the Setup program to install the whole utility After completion of the Setup there will be a program group Posiflex Tools in the program files Clicking the program Posiflex Programmable Keyboard in this group will activate the KBW EXE for the KB6600 series Please select the right model when entering the program Part 7 PC
11. ess the key top down till a click sound is heard The key cap except the blank key should be placed after the printed label is stuck onto the key top Furthermore there are blank keys available which the user can use to form visible partitions or clusters of key tops on the programmable keyboard When the user wants to make a group of keys on the programmable keyboard clearly separated from the rest part of the keyboard for certain specific application he she can use the blank keys to replace the normal individual keys around the area The top surface of a blank key is at the ground level of the key stroke for other keys ref Fig 3 6 The blank key will not be pressed down when pressed The user may order for accessional quantity of the blank keys as option for his her application There are also double key available for the user to configure the programmable keyboard such that the most frequently used keys may occupy larger areas The double key occupies two adjacent positions and uses only the bottom position for key content ref Fig 3 3 An example of using the above mentioned alternate key tops is shown in Fig 3 6 Part 4 protuberance oN Springy Fig 3 5 Numerical keys Double key Fig 3 6 IV APPLICATION A KEYBOARD CONSTRUCTION MSR indicator Power on LED 6 position key Po 6 position key switch MSR slot This keyboard is constructed of three parts on the top surface ref Fig 4 1 A 6 position tur
12. he content of the key or any other improper operation during the programming the programmable keyboard will give three beeps to signify the failure of hot key programming and the key content is not changed If the user pressed the Esc key to abort hot key programming the programmable keyboard will also give three beeps immediately as a response to signify the abort Part 12 VI SPECIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION LED COLOR KEY SWITCH TYPE KEY STROKE TRAVEL KEY TOP SIZE PREPRINTED KEYS KEY CAP PROG RAMMABLLITY METHOD COVERAGE CODE TYPE LANGUAGE KEY CONTENTS LENGTH MEMORY INTERCHARACTOR OUTPUT SPEED TIME DELAY MULTILEVEL DOWN LOAD SPEED CONTROL KEY Spill proof 84 keys 6 position control key Power on Green MSR Green amp Red membrane plus rubber dome 3 2 mm 19 x 19 mm for normal keys ivory Bho 00 sy to lt Q 19 x 19 mm transparent Software programming under DOS Win98 Win NT Win 2000 Win XP embedded or Win XP Pro without TSR program 84 keys by 5 pages one 6 position control key with answer back code ASCII or scan codes English or European software configured 1 255 byte s key Non volatile memory 8KB programmable 0 140 msec programmable 0 240 sec 8 levels max lt 40 sec For 8 KB 6 positions with programmable answer back code for each position POSITION CONTROL KEY e 6 positions LP LO L1
13. he same time and the pattern of the contacts coincides with some special relationship there are chances that the CPU of keyboard be confused about exactly which keys are pressed The user may change the locations of the key definition to prevent this once such confusion happens 3 PROGRAMMING UTILITY KBW EXE This utility programs the programmable keyboard as KBM EXE does but using Windows application interface Please use on line help to program the programmable keyboard Use the connected PS 2 keyboard for data entry of usual characters Use mouse right click or the key on keyboard for data input of some special codes 4 SHORTCUT UTILITY RWM EXE The feature of this RWM EXE is designed mainly for the off line programming purpose and is very useful in quick reproduction of the preprogrammed contents of the programmable keyboard In such application the user should have either the preprogrammed keyboard or the preprogrammed file with tpl extension name which is the result of the keyboard programming The user may use RWM EXE to directly transfer the programmed result of the programmable keyboard to a tpl file or directly transfer a prestored tpl file to a programmable keyboard without entering the utility KBM EXE or KBW EXE which may take more keystrokes For instance the user wants to transfer a file XXX tpl which was saved before to the programmable keyboard he she should type in following
14. heet x4 gt Control keys 4 pcs set x 1 set Part 2 gt Posiflex product information CD x1 gt User s manual x1 gt Key cap for single key x 68 A OPTION LIST 1 MSR ISO track 1 amp 2 ISO track 2 amp 3 ISO track 1 2 amp 3 or JIS I track 2 JIS II pe 2 Double key with key cap set 3 Blank key pce 4 Single key top and key cap set lll INSTALLATION A CABLE CONNECTION For installation in a PS2 or a compatible system with KB6600 connect the 6 pin DIN male plug of cable CCBLA 055 1 out of the accessory bag to the 6 pin DIN female connector at the left of the bottom of the programmable keyboard Connect the mini DIN 6 male plug of the cable to the PS2 or a compatible system Connect the PS2 keyboard or other PS2 keyboard wedged device like a CCD scanner to the 6 pin mini DIN female connector at the bottom of the programmable keyboard if required CCBLA 055 1 B KEYTOP LAYOUT The basic layout of this programmable keyboard is a matrix with 6 rows and 15 columns to provide maximum 84 positions for push keys with a 6 position control key and LED indicators Within these 84 positions there is four by four matrix below the control key area configured as numerical keypad Part 3 This numerical keypad is a set of numerical keys which is composed of 12 numerical keys each is preprinted with one from the set of 0 00 1 2 37 SAP SS O T 8 and 9
15. ning key switch area is at the upper right corner a 15 x 6 matrix of push key switches occupies most of the top surface and a slot near the right edge is designed for the Magnetic Stripe Reader of the M2 M2 3 M3 MJ models In the rectangular area at upper right corner there are one 6 position electronic key switch and two LED s The upper LED is for power on indicator and under power on LED is the MSR indicator The 6 position Part 5 electronic key can be turned to one of the following 6 positions LP LO L1 L2 L3 and L4 It can only be taken out from the switch at positions LO and L1 The purpose of this electronic key serves 3 folds When the key is switched to and extracted from position LO the whole keyboard output will be blocked off by hardware to work as a security measure A programmable answer back code for the final position of the 6 position electronic key will be sent by the keyboard to the host computer whenever the key is switched to a new position for a programmable delay time or when the host computer sends a specific code E7h to inquire the keyboard The position of the electronic key determines which page of the key content table for the 84 push keys applies while the definitions of the same key within different pages can be programmed so absolutely independent to provide instant menu change over This turnable electronic key switch is delivered with a set of 4 pcs keys each marked as PRG REG Z
16. ontrol key when it is turned across multiple positions or when the keyboard receives an enquiry code E7h from the PC or the PST system Here are some examples of sending this enquiry code in different languages Syntax outp 0x60 OxE7 out amp H60 amp HOE7 6 HOT KEY PROGRAMMING The POSIFLEX programmable keyboard KB6600 series supports the hot key programming method which is most useful in instant modification of a few keys in a preprogrammed keyboard without entering the more sophisticated programming utility Of course the user may also use this feature to program through out all 84 keys by 5 pages LP and L1 to L4 at will The whole process of Hot key programming contains 4 steps for each key to be programmed and is illustrated as following Enter hot key Input the Exit hot key Preparation programming gt content to be rogramming mode programmed mode Part 10 a Preparation Please refer to Fig 5 1 a standard PC or PS 2 keyboard must be connected to the KB6600 series before entering hot key programming mode The user shall then decide which key of which page is to be programmed and turn the 6 position control key to the proper position before entering the hot key programming mode Please note that the answer back codes of the position control key is not covered by the hot key programming feature b Enter hot key programming
17. or PST SYSTEM PROGRAMMABLE KEYBOARD EXT KB PORT PC or PS2 KEYBOARD Fig 5 1 Preparations B PROGRAMMING UTILITY KBM EXE 1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Please refer to our web site for every detail in programming these programmable keyboards The following simplified guide severs as a concise tool for instant application Keys To Program How to Program Them Esc F1 F12 Back Space Shift Ctrl Alt Insert Delete End Page Press Alt N Esc Desired Key Up Page Down Print Scrn Scroll Dow Anew Lock Break and all Arrow Functions A Z 0 9 gt amp Press Enter Desired Key or Keys _ IV 14 lt gt Down Arrow Tab Enter Press Alt N Desired Key Down Arrow Caps Lock Press Enter Alt C Down Arrow Press Alt N Alt M Down Multishift Arrow Press Alt M as many times as needed Seperator In Between Any Text Press Alt S Part 8 2 HARDWARE LIMITATION In case of multiple combination key application which means pressing three or more keys at the same time to obtain certain data output from the keyboard there could be some limitations inherent from the nature of keyboard structure The CPU of keyboard detects the contact between the horizontal and vertical lines for each key press recognizes which key is pressed and sends correspondent data to the host computer When there are many keys pressed at t
18. werful programmable keyboard suitable for application in PC compatible system programmable without TSR under DOS Win98 2000 Win XP embedded and Win XP Pro environment This series provides 84 keys max of a comfortable size 19 x 19 mm in 6 x 15 matrix within which a 4 x 4 numerical keypad resides and a 6 position control key which is capable of sending answer back codes according to the position of the key B 1 C MODEL DESCRIPTION FEATURES Powerful programming ability hot key programming programming under DOS off line programming under DOS programming under Windows multiple page multiple level whole range key content time delay position sense answer back code etc True spill proof structure Reliable and pleasant key click Comfortable key size Optional blank key double key for alternative key group layout Optional MSR Magnetic Stripe Reader MODEL NUMBERS KB6600 KB6600M2 Keyboard with 2 tracks ISO7811 MSR tracks 1 amp 2 Standard model 8 KB non volatile memory KB6600M2 3 Keyboard with 2 tracks ISO7811 MSR tracks 2 amp 3 KB6600M3 Keyboard with 3 tracks ISO7811 MSR tracks 1 2 amp 3 Il 1 2 3 KB6600MJ Keyboard with 2 tracks JIS IT MSR JIS I track 2 amp JIS II PACKAGE CONTENTS Programmable keyboard Key clip x 1 mounted at bottom of the programmable keyboard Accessory bag including gt Interface cable CCBLA 055 1 for PS2 KB port x1 gt Legend s
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