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User Manual KDC200 2.86F

1. KDC200 User Manual Do NOT VerifyCheckDigit 3100002000 Do NOT verify check digit for 12015 31 00400000 Do NOT verify check digit for Code39 3100800000 Do NOT return check digit for 12015 3104000000 Do NOT return check digit for Code39 3108000000 Do NOT return check digit for UPCE 311 0000000 79 Return check digit for UPCA 3020000000 Return check digit for EAN8 3040000000 Return check digit for EAN13 3080 0 00000 8 KDC200 User Manual Do NOT return check digit for UPCA 3120000000 Do return check digit for 8 3140000000 Do NOT return check digit for EAN13 318 0000000 C 3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode 80001 C 4 Scan Options KDC200 User Manual Reversed Scan 3000000002 Wide scan angle 3000004000
2. High filter mode 3000008000 81 Normal Scan 3100000002 Narrow scan angle 3100004000 Normal filter mode 3100008000 C 5 Scan Timeout KDC200 User Manual Timeout 500msec Timeout 1sec 101F4 103E8 Timeout 3sec Timeout 4sec 10BB8 10 0 Timeout 6sec Timeout 7sec 11770 11B58 Timeout 9sec Timeout 10sec 12328 12710 82 Timeout 2sec 107D0 Timeout 5sec 11388 Timeout 8sec C 6 Minimum Barcode Length KDC200 User Manual Minimum Length 2 002 Minimum Length 5 005 Minimum Length 8 10 008 Minimum Length 11 13 00 B Minimum Length 3 003 Minimum Length 6 006 Minimum Length 9 00 9 Minimum Length 12 00C 83 Minimum Length 4 004 Minimum Length 7 007 Minimum Length 00 Minimum Length 00D Minimum Length 14 00 Minimum Length 17 011 Minimum Length 20 014 Minimum Length 23 017 Minimum Length 26 0 1 Minimum Length 15 OOF Minimum Length 18 012 Minimum Length 21 015 Minimum Length 24 Minimum Length 27 01 54 KDC200 User Manual Minimum Length 16 01 0 Minimum Length 19 Minimum Length 22 016 1 Minimum Length 25 01 9 Minimum Length 28 01 Minimum Length 29 01
3. Scroll Button DOWN Scroll Button Ultra Mini USB Port KDC300 Figure 3 Characteristics of KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 KDC200 User Manual 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 KoamTac Installation Wizard 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 display 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 NOTES 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 e If you have any problems please refer to the Manual Installation section KTSync Setup Wizard Below are the screen images you will see during the installation of KTSync e Click Next icon in KTSync Setup Wizard window Welcome to the KTSync Setup Wizard The installe wil ide jou through he steps required to install KTSync on your computer Click Nest to continue WARNING This compuler program is prcrected by copyright law and irtematonal lestie
4. Figure 6 Reset Function for KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 33 KDC200 User Manual 3 8 Replace Battery KDC200 comes with a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery The battery is recharged from any USB port 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 KDC200 Replacement batteries can be purchased from a KoamTac distributor Batteries should be disposed properly Step One Place KDC200 face down on a firm surface On the back locate the small black screw in the middle of KDC This screw secures the battery cover Batty Dover Batty Dover Step Two Press a small Phillips head screwdriver firmly into the screw while simultaneously turning counterclockwise and loosen the screw The battery cover will pop open Remove the cover keeping the screw intact Store cover with screw in a safe place for later Step Three Gently lift the battery to locate a wire connector underneath the battery The wire connector is attached to the red and black wires on the battery It is also attached to a connector on KDC Remove the battery using a flat head screwdriver to disengage the connectors being careful not to damage the connector on KDC Step Four Use a small flat head screwdriver to reattach the new battery Connect the white connector attached to the red and black wires on the r
5. Device 8 Device 9 Device 10 MAC Address 1001901231288 Wii Bluetooth Device Options il gt Wl Control characters ESC We lt a Figure 14 Bluetooth Device Registry 42 Ltn TAB EHP Cancel KDC200 User Manual 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 W Synchronization Settings Des ii ation of Data C File C ffmyDatasifsn timestamp txt C Active Window Microsoft Excel Select from Currently Running Application KDC200 User Manual 2 86 Compatibility gt Synchronization Methods Fast Synchronization in Burst Mode Synchronize Normal Data Synchronize Application Data Clear Memory after Synchronization jv Automatically Synchronize atter Connection Beep while Synchronization Synchronization Options Synchronize KDC Date Time with PC Date Time Delays between Barcodes 100 msecs Delays between Characters 1 Imsecs Attach Timestamp Attach Barcode Type Attach Serial Number Of Record 41234 Suffix Data Order Data Type lt Timestamp gt v Data Delimiter Tab Record Delimiter CROWr amp E Current KDC Wedge Method v Enable Wedge Handheld S
6. NO UT 2000040 Enable Interleave 2 of 5 2000080 Enable Codabar 2000100 Enable GS1 128 2000200 Enable Code93 2000400 Enable Code35 0 2000800 76 KDC200 User Manual Disable Code128 1 0 210004 Disable Interleave 2 of 5 2100080 Disable Codabar 2100100 Disable GS1 128 2100200 Disable Code93 2100400 Disable Code35 1 2100800 Enable Bookland EAN 20 0 0100 Enable EAN 13 Supplements 2 002000 Enable EAN 8 Supplements 2004000 Enable UPCA Supplements 2008000 Enable UPCE Supplements 2010000 77 KDC200 User Manual Disable Bookland EAN 10100 2 0 Disable EAN 13 Supplements 2102000 Disable EAN 8 Supplements 2104000 Disable UPCA Supplements 2108000 Disable UPCE Supplements 2110000 C 2 Barcode Options KDC200 User Man
7. TLIC 109 KDC200 User Manual D 17 7E Start String Stop String 201 721 0 7 Note e You can compose a string up to 16 characters Astring would be composed by scanning the Start String number alphabet special characters and Stop String special barcodes The KDC will abort string composition if you do not scan Stop String in one minute after scanning Start String and number alphabet special characters 110 KDC200 User Manual 26 28 32 61 Handshake 26 28 Resolution 23 31 94 95 High 26 27 28 Scan 26 27 38 45 47 61 64 26 31 45 89 12015 26 67 Security ITF14 26 64 71 Serial Button KoamTac8 33 61 62 63 71 72 Clear 73 Special Barcodes CODABAR KTSync 25 28 31 38 40 41 43 Status 26 31 32 CODE128 47 72 26 28 29 45 5 LED 25 32 33 61 46 CODE339 Length 26 Symbology 26 38 66 71 CODE93 Level 26 27 Synchronization25 38 39 43 44 Connect Memory 26 31 61 72 45 46 49 50 61 Menu26 27 28 29 38 39 40 41 Terminator Minimum 26 27 Time 26 27 31 46 26 27 Transmission 66 67 26 27 UPCA26 64 65 66 67 68 70 71 Option26 27 38 46 64 66 67 UPCE 26 64 65 66 67 68 71
8. You can manually assign the KDC COM port using KTSync Connection submenu under File menu if needed Connect to KDC Serial ti Cancel Figure 13 COM Port Selection for KDC COM port assignment is found in the Windows Device Manager e will not connect to the KDC if it is KDC Menus You must EXIT from the KDC Menus e KTSync fails to connect automatically to the KDC please follow these directions 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 Mode Menu Restart KTSync POV Ss NOTE You can manually assign the COM port using KTSync Connect option under the File menu Under the File Menu this option allows you to manually synchronize data on KDC with host This option is similar to clicking on the Synchronize button in the KoamTac Data Synchronizer box 41 Bluetooth KDC200 User Manual 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 Bluetooth menu Li Regiser Bluetooth Devices IV Device 1 Device 2 Device 3 Device 84 Device 5 Device 6 Device 7
9. 2699 Codabar V UCC EAN 128 J Barcode IB Code39 v rTF 14 code 128 Code 35 12of5 EAN UPC Other Options Options Scan parameters Bluetooth connection options Destination of data O fie High Fiter When disconnected try to E wide Ange connect KDC on every sec 30 js Pocket excel v Internal viewer z When disconnected try to z Synchronization options Timeout 2 e connect KDC for min 5 fj Attach timestamp Security Level 2 E PDA powermanagement options T NN Enter to suspend mode if faled to Min Barcode Length 4 E connect KDC after disconnected Try to connect KDC after resumed Suffix from suspend mode 5 Serial Number 0935004861 Data order Datal Timestamp After reading barcode enter to RED FfW Version 2 86 200TC suspend mode SRS Sunes Record delimiter CR Wr amp LF Wn CANCEL CANCEL 1 Cancer Figure 18 Mobile pKTSync 50 KDC200 User Manual 6 APPLICATION GENERATION When you select Application menu from the KTSync you can choose from the following four Applications Generation DB Lookup Master Slave and Pick BIN User can also d
10. 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 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 CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 INFORMATION TO USER 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 guarante
11. Unauthorized duplication or dstfbuion ofthis pogram or any potion ofi may resultin severe civi criminal penalties and wil be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law 12 KDC200 User Manual Click Next icon in KTSync Confirm Installation window Confirm Installation e gt The installer is ready to install KTSynz on your computer Ciok Next to start the instalation Within a few minutes installation of KTSync is complete Click Close icon and wait for the Device Driver Installation Wizard to load Installation Complete KTSync has been sucessful installed Click Close to e 13 KDC200 User Manual Device Driver Installation Wizard Below are the screen images you will see during the installation of the KDC Device Driver e Click Next icon in Device Driver Installation Wizard window Device Driver Installation Wizard Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizard This wizard helps youinctallthe software divers thet some computers devices need in order To continue click e Click Continue Anyway icon in Software Installation Logo testing window Software Installation A The software you installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verily its compatibilty with Windows Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operati
12. Wedge Store C 9 Data Process Data Format Handshak C 10 Data Process Termination C 11 Bluetooth C 12 Bluetooth PWR Off Time C 13 System C 14 Sleep Timeout C 15 Function C 16 Number C 17 Lower Case Alphabet C 18 Upper Case Alphabet C 19 Control Character C 20 Symbol Character INDEX LISTING OF FIGURES Figure 1 KDC Package KDC200 User Manual Figure 2 Characteristics of KDC 100 10 Figure 3 Characteristics of KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 11 Figure 4 Location of Scroll Buttons 24 Figure 5 KDC Display 25 Figure 6 Reset Function for KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 33 Figure 7 Reset Function of KDC 100 33 Figure 8 KTSync Synchronizer Menu 38 Figure 9 File Menu 39 Figure 10 Setting Menu 39 Figure 11 Application Menu 40 Figure 12 About Menu 40 Figure 13 COM Port Selection for 41 Figure 14 Bluetooth Device Registry 42 Figure 15 KTSync Synchronization Settings 43 Figure 16 Barcode amp KDC Settings Symbologies Data Editing and Scan Options Figure 17 KTSync Confirmation Settings 47 49 Figure 18 Mobile pKTSync 50 Figure 19 Application Menu 51 Figure 20 Application Warning Window 51 Figure 21 Application Generation Menu 52 Figure 22 Data Filter Settin
13. Yes o Pil User input gt RM No s Scan button L Valid S KS Pa Yes fret d p P Please scan 4 Timeout L User Input e Scan button s No Up ide Figure 26 Pick BIN Application Flow Chart 59 Ignore Scanned Pick Label KDC200 User Manual DB Lookup Application The DB Lookup application allows you to download a database to the KDC which it can then utilize for advanced AUTO ID applications like displaying additional data after scanning a barcode For example using our DB Lookup application you could download a product database including information like description price and stock quantity With the advanced data functionality built in to the KDC you could easily display product price description and stock level after the product s barcode is scanned Functionality of DB Lookup Application e database size cannot exceed 800 records e maximum record size is 128 bytes e Each record have up to 4 fields including the barcode which is the primary key e maximum field size is 39 characters e Quantities can be entered by pressing the UP or DOWN scroll buttons after DB fields displayed e Quantity can be 1 to 128 e User can create a database using Microsoft Excel o Excel file must be saved as txt Records should be separated by CR LF Fields should be separated by TAB Database should end w
14. and 80KB of data memory User can store 800 records in 100KB database memory and maximum 10 240 barcode data in 80KB data memory Can download stored barcodes or wedge barcodes to my application A Yes KTSync is synchronization and wedging software included with the KDC200 which supports host applications running on Microsoff Windows XP Vista 7 and Mobile5 0 Does the KDC200 support Blackberry Symbian Apple and Palm devices A KTSync supports devices running Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 and Mobile5 0 Applications for Blackberry Symbian Apple Palm and others can be developed using KoamTac s software development kit Contact KoamTac if you are interested in our SDK 73 KDC200 User Manual B 5 Programming Q Can the KDC200 be programmed by a KoamTac partner A Yes KoamTac s Application Generation tool provides an enhanced programming environment for developing custom applications for the KDC 1 KDC supports at most three step data collection processes including the ability to perform various data functionality features 2 KDC s database lookup function provides enhanced data processes enabling the KDC to display database results with or without scanned barcode data 3 KDC can display a message from Host enabling two way communications and a messaging application Q Does KoamTac provide customization services for the KDC200 A Yes Custom applications or projects can be developed by Koam
15. 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 in three different methods which are explained in Section 3 3 KDC Menus Chapter 4 Synchronization and Appendix C Special Barcodes CONFIGURATION METHODS FOR THE KDC e KDC Menu e KTSync Software e Special Barcodes Press UP and DOWN Scroll Buttons simultaneously to access the menu Figure 4 Location of Scroll Buttons 24 KDC200 User Manual 3 2 Basics Reading a barcode is simple Point the KDC at a barcode and press the scan button Be sure to point the scan engine 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 display along with the scan time and battery level Depending on the configuration of your KDC other information may also display Scan Time Battery Level t t 12 59 59 1234567890123 4567890123456 Barcode Data 7890123456789 Figure 5 KDC Display If the scan was unsuccessful you will hear two beeps the LEDs will illuminate in red and the message Failed reading will display you have problems scanning a barcode try the following suggestions while pointing the KDC at the barcode and depres
16. range Not Available on KDC 100 To select any of these settings click on the box to the left of the setting A check mark 1 will display next to the setting to indicate that it is selected Other Settings Ask Confirmation before Trying Auto Connection Ask Confirmation before Starting Auto Synchronization Minimize KTSync on Start Keep Checking Bluetooth Connection Figure 17 KTSync Confirmation Settings 49 5 6 Mobile pKTSync KDC200 User Manual For Mobile Device Use Only 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 upload 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 Yq 4 5 40 Connect KDC Settings EANI3 2 5 Port Symbologies ISBN ISSN ISMN EAN 8 2 5 5 an v UPC A UPCA 2 5 Result UPCE UPCE 2 5 Clear lt No enos mme
17. the data filtering option Data filtering allows you to predefine different aspects of the barcode data you are collecting Settings When you select Enable data filtering you must click on the Settings box to select the Data filter setting The option for the data filter settings are the same for Step1 Step 2 and Step 3 L Data Filter Settings T Minimum Data Length 2 3 Chars T Maximum Data Length 2 4 Chars Barcode Collation Stat Position a Chas Data String Collect Partial Data Start Position chars Data Length Chars Check for Duplicated Data 6 Previous Scanned Data All Stored Data Dont Save Non compliant Data Figure 22 Data Filter Settings 53 KDC200 User Manual e Barcode Type This field allows you to select the type of barcodes the KDC will collect When you click on the box Select Symbols is enabled A listing of the symbologies supported by the KDC displays To select a barcode symbology click on the box associated with the symbology e Minimum Data Length This field allows you to define the minimum length of the scanned barcode The length can be between 2 and 36 characters If a user scans a barcode whose length is less than the defined length the barcode data is not collected e Maximum Data Length This field allows you to define the maximum length of a scanned barcode The defined length can be between 2 and 256 characters If a user scans a barcode who
18. 33 5 7135 7 7137 99 KDC200 User Manual C 17 Lower Case Alphabet a b 7161 7162 7163 f 7165 7166 9 h 7167 7168 j 7169 716A 100 k 716B m 716D 16 101 KDC200 User Manual 7 6E 1 170 7172 7175 w 7177 7279 102 KDC200 User Manual 7174 7176 X 8 717 C 18 Upper Case Alphabet KDC200 User Manual 71 G 47 49 103 B 7142 D 7144 F 7146 H 148 J 714A 714 1 4 714 7151 5 7153 KDC200 User Manual 14 C 14 E 104 U 7155 Ww 157 105 KDC200 User Manual 7156 15A C 19 Control Character KDC200 User Manual BS 710 LF 710A CR 710D Space 71 20 8 106 TAB 09 72 710 DEL 717 KDC200 User Manual C 20 Symbol Character 7123 amp 7127 7128 7129 107 712 712D 712 713B 13D KDC200 User Manual 712 712 13 13 108 713 715 715D 715 7B KDC200 User Manual 140 7 15
19. Battery The KDC will display the message Empty Battery Connect USB when the battery is empty Please charge the KDC IMMEDIATELY to prevent data collecting interruption 3 6 Buffer Full The KDC will display the message Buffer Full when the size of collected data reaches 80KB 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 32 KDC200 User Manual 3 7 Reset Feature The Reset feature lets you restart the KDC if necessary without losing any stored barcode data or option settings To reset the KDC follow these steps 1 Connect the KDC to your PC e KDC100 Connect to your PC directly using the swing out Type A USB connector See Figure 7 e KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 Connect to your PC using the included cable attaching the ultra mini USB connector to your KDC and the standard Type A connector to your PC s USB port See Figure 6 2 Press DOWN scroll button and SCAN button simultaneously for 5 seconds When the LEDs illuminate yellow release the buttons 4 KDC initial screen KoamTac Data Collector KDC displays when reset is complete Note The KDC stores collected data into flash memory and will not lose data or the KDC settings during the reset process DOWN Scroll Button DOWN Scroll Button Scan Button Scan Button Flug into USB gt Figure 7 Reset Function of KDC100
20. D Minimum Length 32 020 Minimum Length 35 02 3 Minimum Length 30 01 Minimum Length 33 021 Minimum Length 36 024 85 KDC200 User Manual Minimum Length 31 01 Minimum Length 34 022 C 7 Security Level KDC200 User Manual Security Security level 2 4 2 Security level 3 4 3 Security level 4 86 KDC200 User Manual C 8 Data Process Wedge Store Wedge Only 8200 0 Wedge amp Store 82001 Store Only 8 2002 Wedge amp Store if Sen 8200 3 Wedge amp Store if Not Sent 8 2004 87 KDC200 User Manual C 9 Data Process Data Format Handshake Data format Barcode only 8400 1 Data format Packet data 84010 Enable Handshake 86001 Disable Handshake 86010 88 KDC200 User Manual C 10 Data Process Termination Character None 88000 CR 88 001 LF 88002 CR LF 88003 Tab 88004 89 C 11 Bluetooth KDC200 User Manual Enable Bluetooth Power 60001 Enter Pairing Mode 6100 1 Enable Auto Connect 62001 Enable Auto Power Off 001 Enable Auto Power 6001 Enable Beep Warning 6800 1 6 Disa
21. D 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 Partial Data Length to x Partial Data Action to Select Partial Data Length 0 means Select all characters from 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 Erase all characters from y position 48 KDC200 User Manual 5 5 Others Settings Others option under the Settings menu allows 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
22. DC This group of symbologies is essentially an EAN 13 barcode with fixed prefixes 977 for ISSN 978 for ISBN and 979 for ISMN If EAN 13 65 KDC200 User Manual and Bookland EAN are both enabled Bookland EAN takes precedence Bookland EAN does not have any options Bookland EAN barcode does not contain any groupings that is there are no hyphens separators Thus the ISBN 957 630 239 0 is transmitted as 9576302390 By default the 2 or 5 digit add on symbols with a UPCE UPCA EAN 8 and EAN 13 barcode is neither decoded nor transmitted Transmission for these specific symbologies is enabled by setting the appropriate withAddon options There are 4 withAddon options one for each symbology UPCEwithAddon UPCAwithAddon EAN8withAddon EAN13withAddon The decoding of add on symbols is typified by the following table which explains the process for EAN 13 symbols Mode Behavior Value of flags EAN13 EAN13withAddon Auto discrimination If add on symbol is present then it is also true true decoded otherwise only the EAN 13 symbol is decoded With add on Only EAN 13 barcodes with 2 or 5 add on false true symbol are decoded Without add on The add on symbol is ignored true false Table 8 Add on for EAN 13 Symbology The add on symbol is appended to the EAN 13 barcode The process is similar for UPCE UPCA and 8 barcodes Note that all the UPCE EAN 8 and EAN 13 format
23. Data Synchronizer as Settinas Application About Connect Synchronize Bluetooth Exit res serrer B ironize connected Figure 9 File Menu Settings Menu e Synchronization Select Synchronize options e Barcode amp KDC Select Barcode and KDC options e Others Select Auto Connection and or Synchronization Confirmation options KoamTac Data Synchronizer About Synchronization Barcode amp KDC Info Others Connection Not connected Data transfer None Figure 10 Setting Menu 39 KDC200 User Manual Application Menu e Generation Create user application or download predefined application e Import Import existing application e Import amp Download Import existing application and download into KDC e Export Export created application W KoamTac Data Synchronizer File Settings Generation 5 Lookup Master Slave Information Pick BIN Connection Data transfer Import amp Download Figure 11 Application Menu About Menu KTSync Version Information Data Synchronizer 3 File Settings Application About Synchronize Information Connection Not connected Data transfer None Figure 12 About Menu 40 KDC200 User Manual 5 2 File Menu The KDC connects to a COM port automatically when connected to your PC s USB port
24. GS1 128 26 64 71 Order USB 32 33 41 61 EAN1326 64 65 66 67 68 71 Pairing Version 26 31 8 26 64 65 66 67 71 PDA View 27 Factory Default 31 95 PDF417 30 Website File 38 41 43 Power Wedge Filter 26 27 Prefix Wide 111
25. NABLED Table 1 Features of KDC KDC200 User Manual 1 1 KDC Package The standard KDC package contains One KDC Barcode Data Collector One USB Cable One Neck Strap KoamTac Installation CD with KTSync for Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 and Mobile 5 0 KDC Device Driver User Manual 5 One Protective Rubber Case Optional Fo Se NOTE Depending on your region or distributor package contents may vary Figure 1 KDC Package KDC200 User Manual 1 2 KDC Characteristics Before you use your KDC please become familiar with its physical characteristics Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 below which indicate placement of scan and scroll buttons OLED display LEDs and ports on your KDC All KDC models are similar except for the KDC 100 which includes an additional USB connector KDC100 Barcode Reader and Data Collector GreenReciOrange LEDs OLED Display UP Scroll Buton gt DOWN Scroll Button Sean Button Ultra Mini USB Port Type A USB swingsout KDC1000NLY Figure 2 Characteristics of KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 Barcode Header and Data Collector GreaniRediOrange LEDs UP Scroll Buton _ OLED Display DOWN Scroll Button Sean Button Ultra Mini USB Port KDC200 KDC200P 10 KDC200 User Manual GreenRed Orange Ds OLED Display Scan Button
26. PC Quickset Utility Disable Quickset Utility before using KTSync Dell Quickset utility interrupts normal KTSync operation WSED Utility Disable WSED Wireless enable disable utility e delete the folder C Program Files WSED which contains a file WSED exe with the same icon as in the taskbar Delete the registry entry KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Run WSED Table 6 Troubleshooting Techniques 62 KDC200 User Manual 8 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 USNG 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 Inc manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industry standard practices Unless otherwise agreed in a contract KDC is warranted for a period of one year after purchase coveri
27. R Enable Disable Partial Data Position Length 651 128 Enable Disable Power Enabled Disabled CODE93 Enable Disable Auto Connect Enabled Disabled CODE3S Enable Disable Auto Power On Enabled Disabled BooklandEAN Enable Disable Auto Power Off Enabled Disabled EANT3withAddon Enable Disable Bluetooth Beep Warning Enabled Disabled EANBwithAddon Enable Disable KDC 200 Power Off Time 11030 minutes UPCAwithAddon Enable Disable KDC200P PowerOft Ms Enabled Disabled LE Em s Noe Address 12 Characters Bluetooth MAC Address POE RE UPCA BT FW Version 1 1 x Bluetooth Firmware Version Connect to Bluetooth device EAN8_as_EAN13 NarrowWide Sonnet te UPGE Re EANIS Wakeup Nulis EnablediDisabled Qual 1to4 RetumCheckDigit NarrowWide PDF417 d 106 VerityCheckDigit NarrowiWide KDC200P al Samstop Enable Disable UPCA as NarrowWide only Barcode sso Sid No of Stored Barcodes amp Options T2015_VerilyCheckDigit NarrowWide lemory Status Free Memory Available Codes9 VeriyCheckDigit NarrowWide Reset Memory Empties Data Memory 120f5_RetumCheckDigit NarrowWide Sleep Timeout Disabled to 10 minutes Code39 RelumGheckDigit NarrowWidk arowWide YYYYMMDD or UPCE_RetumCheckDigit NarrowWide Battery of Battery Charge Available UPCA_RetumCheckDigit NarrowWide Version Firmware Version amp Serial No EANS RelumCheckDigit NarrowWide Button Lock Enabled Disabled Sound Enabl
28. REVISION 2 86F A New Wave in Auto ID User Manual KDC200 December 2009 KDC200 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS LISTING OF FIGURES LISTING OF TABLES 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 KDC Package 1 2 KDC Characteristics 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 KoamTac Installation Wizard Windows XP Vista and Windows 7 Windows Mobile 5 0 2 2 Manual Installation Windows XP Vista and 7 Windows Mobile 5 0 3 OPERATING THE KDC 3 1 Getting Started Attach Neck Strap to KDC Charge KDC Configure KDC 3 2 Basics Reading Barcodes Synchronizing Barcode Data to PC 3 3 KDC Menus KDC Mode View Data Menu Set Barcodes Menu Code Options Menu Scan Options Menu Data Process Menu Data Editor Menu Bluetooth Menu KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 PDF417 Menu KDC200P System Menu 3 4 LED Status 3 5 Empty Battery 3 6 Buffer Full 3 7 Reset Feature 3 8 Replace Battery 4 BLUETOOTH KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 4 1 Power 4 2 Pairing 4 3 Auto Connect KDC200 User Manual 4 4 Auto Power On 4 5 Auto Power Off 4 6 Beep Warning 4 7 PWR OFF 4 8 PowerOFF Msg 4 9 MAC Address 4 10 BT FW Version 4 11 Connect To 4 12 Wakeup Nulls 5 SYNCHRONIZATION 5 1 KTSync Menu 5 2 File Menu Connect to KDC Synchronize Bluetooth 5 3 Synchronization Settings Destination o
29. Set Barcodes EAN13 EAN8 UPCAUPCE CODE39 ITIF14 CODE128 1205 CODABAR GS1 128 CODE93 CODE35 Code Options UPCEreturnCheckDigit UPCAreturnCheckDigit EANBreturnCheckDigit EAN13returnCheckDigit Scan Options Scan Angle Wide Filter Normal Timeout 2 seconds Minimum Length 4 Characters Security Level 1 Level Partial Disp Start 1 Length 0 Data Process Wedge Store Wedge amp Store Always Data Format Barcode Only Handshake Disabled Terminator CR lt LF gt Data Editor AIM ID None Partial Data Start 1 Length 0 PDF417 KDC200P Quality Level 2 Tilt Level 3 Start Stop Disable Bluetooth KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 Power Disabled Auto Connect Disabled Auto Power On Disabled Auto Power Off Enabled Beep Warning Enabled Power Off Time 5 minutes PowerOff Msg Enabled Wakeup Nulls Enabled System Sleep Timeout 5 seconds Button Lock Disabled Beep Sound Enabled Auto Exit Enabled Port Status Enabled Display Format Time amp Battery Scrolling Enabled Table 4 Factory Default Settings for KDC200 31 KDC200 User Manual 3 4 LED Status LED Color Status Been e Successful Reading e USB is connected and battery is fully charged lange e Low battery e USB is connected and battery is charging e No reading R e Empty battery Table 5 Explanation of LEDs 3 5 Empty
30. Tac engineers This service is provided for an additional fee to KoamTac For more information regarding this service please contact KoamTac Q Can a partner develop a PC or PDA application for the KDC200 A Yes A software development kit for devices or applications running Microsoft Windows XP Vista Windows 7 and Mobile5 0 is available to our partners Partners can use DLL and our demo source code included in the SDK for custom applications B 6 KDC200 vs KDC200P What are the differences between the KDC200 and the KDC200P A The only difference between these two models of KDC is that the KDC200P supports PDF417 a 2D symbology which is not supported by the KDC200 All other features of the KDC200 are included in the KDC200P 74 KDC200 User Manual APPENDIX C SPECIAL BARCODES C 1 Set Symbologies Enable EAN 13 Disable EAN 13 2000001 2100001 Enable EAN 8 Disable EAN 8 2000002 2100002 Enable UPCA Disable UPCA 2000004 2100004 Enable UPCE Disable UPCE 2000008 2100008 Enable Code39 Disable Code39 Enable ITF 14 Disable ITF 14 0002 0 200002 0 21 75 Enable Code128
31. Timeout is set to 5 seconds 4 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 4 5 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 Enable 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 6 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 KDC200 200P 300 is DISCONNECTED from HOST Bluetooth power is 36 KDC200 User Manual 4 7 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
32. al The Pick Bin predefined application is a special version of the Master Slave predefined application The Pick Bin application allows you to define Pick ID and the barcode symbology for comparison with a defined Bin e Number of ID and Symbology Define Pick ID characters from 1 to 32 and the barcode symbology e Pick Start Position and Symbology Select numeric position of start substring character in Pick barcode from 1 to 255 and the barcode symbology e Bin Start Position and Symbology Select the numeric position of start substring character in Bin barcode from 1 to 255 and the barcode symbology e Comparing Barcode Length Select the number of characters to be compared from 0 to 255 0 means all characters Select Pick Bin Options Import Export Collation Options Number of ID Chars 4 Select ID Symbology Pick Start Position 1 Select Pick Symbologies Bin Start Position 1 H Select Bin Symbologies Comparing Barcode Length 0 Download amp Exit Cancel amp Exit Figure 25 Pick BIN Application Menu 58 KDC200 User Manual Ignore Scanned Pick Label Store User ID Serial Number Timestamp Pick Barcode P N 2 User ID N m lt Defined Noct Scan UserID Valid User p gt S N 5s P Eoo e Yes Up a Side Key Aa 1 Yes 3 gt scan Pick data Store User ID
33. and Interleave 2 of 5 the decoder will always transmit the check digit if the verification is disabled Verify Check Return Check ee sae Description Digit Digit Enabled or Disabled Check digitis not verified but is transmitted Disabled Enabled Disabled Check digitis verified but is not transmitted Enabled Enabled Check digitis verified and is transmitted Table 13 Resolution of Inconsistencies 69 KDC200 User Manual A 3 Miscellaneous Barcode Information Industry standards suggest a height of either 6 5mm or 15 of the symbol length whichever is greater Symbols of less than recommended heights may cause recognition problems Yes we recommend the use of check characters in barcodes Operating without check characters is not safe and will lead to errors that are costly to correct Using check characters positively affects data integrity especially when character density is at the limits and or image quality is not at its best A partial scan of an Interleave 2 of 5 symbol may decode and cause incorrect data to be read To prevent partial scans on long symbols you should include bearer bars These are bars that run along the top and bottom edges of the barcode in the scanning direction If a partial scan of the barcode occurs the scanning beam will hit the bearer bar and will not decode The bearer bar must touch the top and bottom of all the bars and must be at least 3 times as wide Another solution f
34. arcodes are mixed then you cannot compute the maximum number of barcodes that can be stored When the data buffer is full the KDC displays a message Buffer Full ignoring any command to scan barcodes You must reset the data buffer to continue data collection 71 Appendix 1 Symbology KDC200 User Manual Q What barcode symbologies are supported by the KDC200 A The KDC200 supports most major 1D barcode symbologies Below is a list of the1D symbologies supported by the KDC200 KDC300 2D Barcodes AztecCode AztecRunes Codablock Code16K Code49 DataMatrix MaxiCode MicroPDF PDF417 and QRCode 1D Barcodes Codabar Code11 Code32 Code39 Code128 EAN8 13 GS1 128 12015 MSI Plessey PosiCode GS1 DATABAR OMNI 051 Limited 951 Expanded S2of5IA S20f5ID TLC39 Telepen Trioptic and UPCE Postal Barcodes AusPost CanadaPost ChinaPost JapanPost KoreaPost KixPost Planet Code Postnet US and UKPost OCR Fonts OCR A OCR B OCRUSCurrency OCRMICRE13B and OCRSEMIFONT KDC100 KDC 200 KDC200P 1D Barcodes EAN13 8 UPCA UPCE Bookland EAN EAN13 with Add on 8 with Add on UPCA with Add on UPCE with Add on Interleave 2 of 5 ITF14 Code128 Codabar GS1 128 Code39 Code93 Code35 2D Barcodes PFD417 KDC200P only Table 14 Symbologies Supported by 72 KDC200 User Manual B 2 Host Interface Q What interface
35. ars Pharmacy code Waiting After Scan Enable Data Filtering Settings Generate Step 2 Step 2 Fist Linel 13 chars Please enter Starting Quantity Second Line 13 chars Medicine code Waiting After Scan Enable Data Filtering Settings Repeat Step Generate step 3 gt Step 3 Generate step 1 To generate a custom application click on the Generate Step 1 box which enables you to define the user prompts and data collection settings for Step 1 of your custom application Below is a description of each field These prompts are the same when selecting Generate step 2 and Generate step 3 NOTE Your custom application can include only Step 1 e First line Enter up to 13 characters which will display on the first line of the KDC e Second line Enter up to 13 characters which will display on the second line of the KDC 52 KDC200 User Manual e Starting quantity Enter a predefined start quantity for each scanned barcode The start quantity can be defined from 1 to 128 and is modifiable using up or down side key e Waiting to scan Enter the number of seconds the KDC pauses before the user prompts display During this timeout period the user can modify the quantity If this field is set to zero the quantity field cannot be adjusted This field can be defined from 1 to 30 seconds 1 second enables infinite waiting of user quantity input Enable data filter Click on this box to enable
36. as 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 46 KDC200 User Manual 5 4 Barcode amp KDC Settings KTSync allows you to configure the Scan Options and Barcode Settings The configurations 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 Appendix A for proper barcode settings for your application NOTE You must configure barcode and scan options properly for optimal KDC performance Barcode amp KDC Settings Ames Symbologies basta T Hin Hier Mode Interleave 2015 Reading Timeout 2 honed Minimum Barcode Length 4 1 Chars Code 35 Security Level Z E Teminator CRNE LF Cancel Il Symbology Options Show EAN8 as EAN 13 V Show the check digit for EAN 13 I Show UPCA as EAN 13 v Show the check digit for EAN 8 Show UPCE asUPCA v Show the check digit for UPCA Show UPCE as EAN 13 V Show the check digit for UPCE Verity the check digit for Code33 Retum digit for Code39 I Verify the check digi 12065 Retum the check digit for I20f5 DoNOT retum Codabar START and STOP characters None 2 Data Stat Postion 2 Select all options PataDualengh 773 Deselect all options Daa Ac
37. ble Bluetooth Power 6001 010 Disable Auto Connect 0 6201 Disable Auto Power Off 64 010 Disable Auto Power On 6 66010 Disable Beep Warning 8010 6 90 Enable PowerOff Msg 1 6300 MAC Address 63100 Enable Wakeup Nulls 1 6340 Enable Scrolling 1 5900 91 KDC200 User Manual Disable PowerOff Msg 63010 BT FW Version 63200 Disable Wakeup Nulls 63410 Disable Scrolling 59010 C 12 Bluetooth PWR Time KDC200 User Manual 1min 69001 3min 69003 5min 69005 7min 69007 9 69009 92 2 02 004 8min 69008 10min 0 690 06 690 11min 6900B 13min 6900D 15min 6900 17min 69011 19min 69013 E KDC200 User Manual 12min oc 690 14min 6900 16min 69010 18min 12 690 20 14 690 93 21 69015 23min 69017 25min 69019 27mi
38. c software and KDC device driver must be installed on your computer Using the USB cable included with the KDC follow the directions below NOTE If you have the KDC100 it has two ports Ultra Mini and standard Type A which swings out See Figure 2 for more details 1 Insert the KoamTac Installation CD into your computer s disk drive Create a directory called KoamTac on your computer 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 Connect KDC cable to ultra mini USB connector on the KDC 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 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 Please connect your Windows Mobile PDA to your computer before software installation e Create a directory and name it KoamTac on the PDA e Mobile5 0 6 0 directory from KoamTac CD to PDA KoamTac directory e Mobile5 0 6 0 contains KTSync programs for Microsoft Wi
39. canner Mode v Kee Keep Scan Application Options Cancel Figure 15 KTSync Synchronization Settings ation of Data When barcode data is uploaded to the host device you must assign a destination for the data Destination of Data options include e 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 is the default directory If this directory is not created you will be prompted to create it before data can be uploaded to a file e 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 e 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 43 KDC200 User Manual 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 Fast Synchronization in Burst Mode The KDC can synchronize data to a host dev
40. d to pair the devices again IMPORTANT The host device must be configured for Bluetooth before it can be paired to the KDC To pair the KDC with the host follow these instructions 1 Select Pairing from the Bluetooth menu The message Pairing started will displayed 2 When prompted by the host device enter the Security PIN 0000 3 The Pairing success message will display when the Bluetooth connection is successfully established The connection must be established before the pairing timeout which is 60 seconds e If Pairing failed message displays the Bluetooth connection with the host device failed If the message Connected displays a Bluetooth connection was established e Itis possible for the message Pairing failed to display on the KDC while the host device displays Connected message lf this occurs a Bluetooth connection is established 35 KDC200 User Manual 4 3 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 tries to connect automatically to the host 10 times during two minutes if Bluetooth power is ON Bluetooth is disconnected Auto Connect is enabled and system Sleep
41. doesn t supply proper current to KDC Charge using a different USB port on your PC Failed reading Damaged barcode Scan a different barcode Out of scan range Move the scanner closer to barcode Move scanner farther from the barcode Incorrect angle Change the angle of scanner to barcode Symbology not supported Contact KoamTac www koamtac com for possibility of custom symbology support Scan options Check scan option settings Dirty scan window Clean scan window Damaged scan window Replace scan window KDC reads wrong barcode Dirty scan window Clean scan window Damaged scan window Replace scan window Select only necessary barcodes Can t communicate with PC PDA or smartphone Poor quality barcode Increase minimum barcode length Increase security level USB cable Is not Check cable connection between and host device connected properly Software is not working properly Reload the software COM configuration Check COM port configurations LED blinks yellow Low battery power Charge the battery by connecting KDC to PC KDC will lose collected data if the battery is empty Buffer Full Message Full Memory Clear the Memory using Synchronization program Empty Battery Empty battery Connect USB immediately Message Synchronize the collected data and charge KDC Abnormal KTSync Operation on DELL
42. e 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 RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS KDC200 User Manual 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 FEATURES KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 USB CONNECTIONS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY YES SCAN ENGINE Imager AUTOMATIC DATA UPLOAD YES STORES 10 000 BARCODES YES KTSYNC SOFTWARE YES SDK FOR DEVELOPERS YES SUPPORTS MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP VISTA 7 amp MOBILE 5 0 BLUETOOTH E
43. ease select platform to install KTSync C7 Windows Mobile 6 Professional C Windows Mobile 6 Standard 7 Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC C Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone Pocket PC 2003 Click Next icon Welcome to KTSync for Windows Mobile Setup Welcome to the KTSync Utility Software for Windows Mobile Setup program This program will install KT Sync tity Software for Windows Mobile on your Windows Mobile machine WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and intemalional treaties If you wish to exit Setup without installing this software choose Exit If you wish to continue installing this software choose Next R 20 KDC200 User Manual e Click OK icon in Pending Application Install window Pending Application Install On the next mobile device connection the installed applications will be downloaded to the device 27 e Connect the PDA and follow the instructions on screen COM port Assignment e Connect PDA and follow the instructions on screen e User should assign COM port for KDC before using pKTSync e User should pair KDC with PDA using PDA Bluetooth manager and assign a COM port for Bluetooth communication e Please refer to the PDA manual for the details of COM port assignment method 21 KDC200 User Manual 2 2 Manual Installation The KDC is equipped with one ultra mini USB port which is used to upload barcode data and to charge the KDC battery Prior to using the KDC KTSyn
44. ed Its transmission can be enabled for all symbologies by enabling ReturnCheckDigit option Is the check digit returned Option Selected UPC UPC Code39 12015 E ReturnCheckDigit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes EAN13 ReturnCheckDigit Yes No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect EAN8_ReturnCheckDigit No effect Yes No effect No effect No effect No effect UPCA_ReturnCheckDigit No effect No effect Yes No effect No effect No effect UPCE ReturnCheckDigit No effect No effect No effect Yes No effect No effect Code39 ReturnCheckDigit No effect No effect No effect No effect Yes No effect I2of5 ReturnCheckDigit No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect Yes Table 12 Transmission of Check Digit 68 KDC200 User Manual Resolution of Inconsistencies Three types of inconsistencies could arise in the assignment of symbology options The decoder has pre defined strategies to resolve these inconsistencies If UPCE_as_EAN13 is true then UPCE as UPCA is ignored If symbology conversion is selected but the target symbology is not enabled then the decoder still outputs the symbol in the target symbology For example suppose UPC E is enabled and UPCE_as_EAN13 is true but EAN 13 is disabled All UPC E symbols will be shown as EAN 13 and EAN 13 options if specified will be applied For the two symbologies that have optional check digits Code39
45. ediDisabled Scan Angle NarrowWide Auto Exit Enabled Disabled Filter NormaliHigh Port Status Enabled Disabled Scan Options 5 seconds to 10 Time Battery Tet seconds Type amp Time Display Format Min Barcode Length 2 to 36 characters Type amp Battery Memory Status Security Level 1104 level Scrolling Enabled Disabled Start Position Partal Display No of Char s Factory Default Restores Default Settings Table 3 KDC Menu Options 26 KDC200 User Manual The KDC Mode Menu has two options Normal and Application modes Normal This is the default mode which provides basic barcode scanning In Normal mode barcode data can be manipulated directly through the KDC or using KTSync during the synchronization process Application This mode allows you to run the user application created by Application Generation Tool described in Chapter 6 This menu option allows you to view and or delete barcodes stored in the KDC 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 Appendix A 1 Symbologies for a detailed listing of symbologies supported by your KDC Your KDC supports various Code Options including Transmission of Start and Stop Characters Symbology Conversion Verification of Optional Check Character and Trans
46. el for your KDC will depend on the quality and size of the PDF417 barcodes you are scanning The default Tilt Level is 3 e Start Stop This option is used to reduce the chance of scan errors but may prevent decoding of partially occluded barcodes To use this option a Start and Stop characters must be defined When the KDC is not scanning PDF417 barcodes this option should be set to Disable The default setting is Disable 30 KDC200 User Manual Memory Status Checks the number of stored barcodes and memory usage Reset Memory Resets KDC memory by erasing all stored barcodes 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 Sound Enables or disables KDC beep sound Auto Exit Enables KDC to automatically exit KDC Menus Port Status Enable or disable KDC port messages Display Format Selection of display format Time amp Battery Type amp Time Type amp Battery or Memory Status Scrolling Enables or disables display scrolling for a barcode with more than 40 characters Factory Default Resets certain KDC options to factory defaults are listed below Factory defaults for all KDC models KDC Mode Normal
47. eplacement battery to the connector on the KDC Gently press the battery down fitting it inside the KDC Replace the battery cover With the Phillips head screwdriver securely tighten the battery cover screw Step Five The replacement battery must be charged before KDC can be used 34 KDC200 User Manual 4 BLUETOOTH kpc200 Kpc200P KDc300 The KDC supports SPP Serial Port Profile and is tested with the following Bluetooth stacks e BlueSoleil e Broadcom Widcomm e Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 and Mobile5 0 e Toshiba 4 1 Power The POWER option allows you to Enable or Disable the Bluetooth functionality of the KDC use Bluetooth this option must be set to Enable However like all devices enabled for Bluetooth the KDC when set to Enable will search constantly to connect with a Bluetooth host Constant searching uses battery power 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 Pairing Before you are able to use Bluetooth the KDC must be paired with the host device This paring 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 nee
48. f Data Synchronization Methods Current KDC Wedge Metho Synchronization Option Application Options 5 4 Barcode amp KDC Settings Select Symbologies and Symbology Options Data Editing Option 5 5 Others Settings 5 6 Mobile pKTSync 6 APPLICATION GENERATION 6 1 Application Generation Generate Application Data Filter Settings Application Download and Execution 6 2 Predefined Applications Master Slave Pick Bin DB Lookup Application 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 WARRANTY 9 CONTACT INFORMATION APPENDIX A BARCODE amp SCAN OPTIONS Symbologies A 2 Code Options Reverse Direction Symbology Conversion Verification of Optional Check Digit Transmission of Check Digit Resolution of Inconsistencies KDC200 User Manual A 3 Miscellaneous Barcode Information Height of a Linear Barcode Check Characters 2 us Prevent Interleave 2 of 5 Partial Reading Equation to Determining Potential Number of Stored Barcodes Data Buffer Full APPENDIX B FAQ B 1 Symbology B 2 Host Interface B 3 Battery B 4 Memory B 5 Programming B 6 KDC200 vs KDC200P APPENDIX C SPECIAL BARCODES C 1 Set Symbologies C 2 Barcode Options C 3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode C 4 Scan Options C 5 Scan Timeout EA C 6 Minimum Barcode Length C 7 Security Level C 8 Data Process
49. gs 53 Figure 23 Master Slave Application Settings 56 Figure 24 Master Slave Application Flow Chart 57 Figure 25 Pick BIN Application Menu 58 Figure 26 Pick BIN Application Flow Chart 59 Figure 27 DB Lookup Application Menu 61 LISTING OF TABLES Table 1 Features of KDC KDC200 User Manual Table 2 Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery Table 3 KDC Menu Options 23 26 Table 4 Factory Default Settings for 200 31 Table 5 Explanation of LEDs 32 Table 6 Troubleshooting Techniques 62 Table 7 Symbologies Supported by KDC 65 Table 8 Add on for EAN 13 Symbology 66 Table 9 Add on for EAN 8 Symbology 66 Table 10 Symbology Conversion 67 Table 11 Verification of Optional Check Digit 68 Table 12 Transmission of Check Digit 68 Table 13 Resolution of Inconsistencies 69 Table 14 Symbologies Supported by KDC 72 KDC200 User Manual COPYRIGHT LICENSE and WARNING PAGE Copyright 2009 by 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
50. ice in Burst mode or Handshake mode Burst mode provides the fastest synchronization process but could result error in poor Bluetooth environment Fast synchronization in burst mode is only recommended with USB connection Synchronize Normal Data The will synchronize Normal Data only in 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 will synchronize Application Data only in 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 KDC can store a total of 10 240 barcodes or 80KB of barcode data e Itis important to clear the KDC memory periodically to prevent Buffer Full message which will prevent the KDC from storing additional data e 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 44 KDC200 User Manual KDC is connected to the host e IMPORTANT Remember to configure all options properly before se
51. ion allows you to select NONE CR lt LF gt lt CR LF gt or TAB as the termination character The default terminator is lt CR LF gt 28 KDC200 User Manual 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 Y 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 Erase the x charac
52. ith CR LF Last 4 bytes of database should be CR LF CR LF 0000 DB Lookup Fields and Settings e Download DB to KDC Downloads user created database to KDC e Starting Quantity Enter predefined start quantity for each scanned barcode The start quantity can be defined from 1 to 128 and is modifiable using up or down scroll buttons e Barcode Field Select the position of barcode field in database from 1 to 4 e Stored Barcode Start Position Select the numeric position of start substring character of barcode in database from 1 to 39 e Scanned Barcode Start Position Select the numeric position of start substring character of scanned barcode from 1 to 39 e Comparing Barcode Length Number of characters to be compared from 0 to 255 where 0 is all characters e Display on KDC Define database fields to be displayed on KDC can display one to three fields KDC will display one field in two or three lines if same field is specified in line entering option 60 KDC200 User Manual Wii Select DB Look Up Options Figure 27 DB Lookup Application Menu 61 KDC200 User Manual 7 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION KDC not working Dead battery Charge battery by connecting KDC to your PC using the included cable Hardware failure Contact distributor for technical support KDC not charging Bad battery Replace battery Contact Local Distributor Poor USB port USB port
53. iver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturers website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information v See details KDC200 User Manual e Click Finish icon in Device Driver Installation Wizard window Device Driver Installation Wizard Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard The drivers were successful installed on thie computer You can now connect your device to this computer If your device with instructions please read them first Driver Name Status V KoamTac Data Collector Ready to use Corca Connect KDC to Computer Using the USB cable included with the follow the directions below e Connect ultra mini USB connector to the KDC e Connect Type A USB connector to your PC e Wait until your computer beeps and or displays the message Found New Hardware Verify COM Port Address e User can verify installed COM Port in Device Manager anter Collector COMA 19 KDC200 User Manual 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 25 KoamTac KTSync for Windows Mobile lt Pl
54. lecting this option e 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 The KDC can be configured in one of five Wedge Store modes e Wedge Only Scanned data is transmitted to the host The KDC does not store scanned data e Wedge amp 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 Wedge amp Store if Sent Scanned data is stored in the KDC ONLY if transmission to the host is successfully e Wedge amp Store if Not Sent Scanned data is stored in the KDC ONLY if transmission to the host is unsuccessfully Enable Wedge Handheld Scanner Mode This option will be checked if Wedge Only or Wedge amp Store option is selected Keep Scan Data in KDC This option will be checked if Store Only or Wedge amp Store option is selected 45 KDC200 User Manual 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 transmis
55. mission of Check Digit Please refer to Appendix for the symbologies supported by the KDC Scan Angle Allows you to configure the laser beam angle to the barcode Wide is 54 and Narrow is 27 The default is Wide Filter 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 length of time before the KDC will stop scanning a barcode from 5 second 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 is 4 characters Security Level Allows you to ensure an accurate barcode reading by setting the number of times 27 KDC200 User Manual 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 e Partial Display Allows you to display partial data User defines the start position and number of characters to be displayed 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 e Wedge amp Store Only Barcode data is stored in memory and tra
56. n 6901B 29min 6901D 94 KDC200 User Manual 22min 16 018 6901A 6901 13 System KDC200 User Manual Memory Status 50001 Date Time 52001 Version 01 Button Lock 55001 Enable Auto Menu Exit 58001 540 Reset Memory 50002 Battery 53001 Button Unlock 55010 Disable Auto Menu Exit 58010 95 Enable Port Status Status 00 Time amp Battery 58200 Type amp Battery 58202 Enable Scrolling 59001 Factory Default 5 7001 581 96 KDC200 User Manual Disable Port 58101 Type amp Time 5820 Memory Status 58203 Disable Scrolling 010 1 59 14 Sleep Timeout KDC200 User Manual Disable 10min 512 58 97 01 005 51014 5 n 5112 1mi 5103C C 15 Function KDC200 User Manual F1 7001 F3 7003 F5 7005 F7 7007 F9 700 9 F11 700B 98 F2 002 F4 004 F6 7006 F8 7008 F10 700A 7 7 F12 700C C 16 Number KDC200 User Manual 7131 3 71
57. n oriented symbologies are selected such as Code35 Symbology Conversion By default the EAN 8 UPCE and UPCA symbols are transmitted in their native format It is possible to show them in a different format You can choose to display UPCE symbols as either UPC A or EAN 13 symbols EAN 8 symbols as EAN 13 symbols or UPC A symbols as EAN 13 symbols The following table shows the effect of setting various options All others Converted to EAN8_as_EAN13 No effect No effect EAN 13 Converted to UPCA as EAN13 No effect No effect EAN 13 No Converted to effect UPCE as EAN13 No effect No effect EAN 13 Converted to UPCE as UPCA No effect No effect UPC A Table 10 Symbology Conversion 67 KDC200 User Manual Verification of Optional Check Digit Code39 and Interleave 2 of 5 have an optional check digit which by default is not verified Their verification can be enabled by selecting the option VerifyCheckDigit to true or you can enable the verification for individual symbologies If the check digit verification fails then the barcode is not transmitted Option Selected Verify Code39 check Verify 12015 check digit digit VerifyCheckDigit Yes Yes Code39_VerifyCheckDigit Yes No effect 120 5 VerifyCheckDigit No effect Yes Table 11 Verification of Optional Check Digit Transmission of Check Digit By default the check digit optional or mandatory is not transmitt
58. ndows Pocket PC 2003 Mobile 5 0 Mobile 6 0 Standard and Mobile6 0 Professional It also includes KDC User Manual 22 KDC200 User Manual 3 OPERATING THE KDC 3 1 Getting Started To prevent possible damage to the KDC we strongly recommend wearing it around your neck by the included neck strap Also please don t swing KDC by the neck strap because contact with another object may cause it to malfunction or become damaged To attach the neck strap 1 Fit the thin end of neck strap through the pillar of the KDC 2 Loop the thick end of strap through the thin loop 3 Pull the strap tight to secure Prior to using the KDC you must charge its battery To charge the battery follow these directions 1 Connect the KDC cable to the ultra mini USB connector on the KDC Connect the KDC cable to Type A USB connector on your computer 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 KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 2 Hours 2 Hours 2 Hours 4 Hours Table 2 Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery 23 KDC200 User Manual 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 at its maximum
59. ng 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 1 in which the unit has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by 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 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 shi
60. nsmitted to the host eStore Only Barcode data is stored in memory but NOT transmitted to the host Wedge amp Store if Sent If data transmission is successful barcode data is stored in memory e Wedge amp Store 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 e Barcode Only KDC transmits scanned barcodes only User may incorporate proper data transmission error detection and correction mechanism in this mode KDC supports various termination characters for barcode only format User can select NONE CR lt LF gt lt CR LF gt or lt TAB gt as the termination character e 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 Handshake KDC provides Handshake mode when Data Format is set to Packet Data e Handshake Mode will increase the reliability of barcode data transmission e The default mode for Handshake is Disabled e 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 opt
61. on of your system ther immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation e Click Finish icon in Device Driver Installation Wizard window Device Driver Installation Wizard Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard The divers were successful installed on this computer You now connect your device to this compule I your device wth intuctons please reed them first Driver Status Data Colector Ready to use 14 KDC200 User Manual Connect KDC to Computer Using the USB cable included with the KDC follow the directions below e Connect the cable s ultra mini USB connector to the KDC e Connect the cable s A USB connector to your e Wait until your computer beeps and or displays the message Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Wizard e Select No not this time option in Found New Hardware Wizard and click Next if your PC pops up the following Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows wil search for curent and updated sofware by coking on your computer on the hardware instalation CD indows Update Web ste th your permission pali Windows connect to Windows Update to
62. or the short scanning problem is to fix all Interleave 2 of 5 symbols to a set number of digits Zeros can be used to pad the data to the set number of digits The application program would then be set to only accept scans of the correct number of digits Finally a check digit may be used The Interleave 2 of 5 symbology has an optional check character which uses a weighted Modulo 10 scheme The check character is the last character in the symbol and should be checked by the decoder and then transmitted with the data Since Interleave 2 of 5 must always have an even number of digits the leftmost character may need to be a zero when the check character is added The standard check digit is calculated by assigning alternating 3 1 3 1 weights to respective data digits These weights are then multiplied by their respective data digits and the products are summed The check digit is the digit needed to be added to the sum to make it an even multiple of 10 An example would be if the sum of the products was 37 then the check digit would be 3 70 KDC200 User Manual The number of barcodes that can be stored in the KDC memory depends on the size of the barcodes Example If only UPCA barcodes are scanned and the check digit is not transmitted then each barcode takes up 11 barcode data 2 added bytes 2 length and type 4 time stamp 19 bytes The maximum number of UPCA barcodes that can be saved is 81 920 19 4 311 If different length b
63. ow Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished instaling the software foc 3 Koamtac Data Collector Click Finish to close the wizard Verify COM Port Address e User can verify installed COM Port in Device Manager Device Mana xen Wer Heb 2 3 OT Pont T or Pont comia 13 orpont coma TI orror comia F pr rore comen 18 or Pore comaa arrow convoy Ij I pr pore conn error icone TF error con 17 cmmuniatrapart comu 16 KDC200 User Manual WARNING DO NOT CONNECT KDC TO USB PORT PRIOR 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 display 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 NOTES e 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 e If you have any problems
64. ownload saved programs using Import amp Download option Data Synchronizer File Settings Generation 5 Master Slave jInformation 5 Pick BIN Connection 2 Datatransfer Import amp Download 2 Figure 19 Application Menu When the Application tool is selected the KDC will beep once to acknowledge a connection between the KDC and the Application tool KTSync would popup the following warning window if downloaded application in KDC doesn t match with KTSync application tool Warnink 9 The selected application is different from the current KDC application Customized Application Do you want to continue Figure 20 Application Warning Window When the Application tool is selected the KDC will once to acknowledge a connection between the KDC and the Application tool KTSync would popup the following warning window if downloaded application in KDC doesn t match with KTSync application tool 51 KDC200 User Manual 6 1 Application Generation KDC Application Generation tool is a robust feature that allows you to create custom applications for collecting and managing barcode data To create a custom application select the Generation submenu from the Application menu in KTSync Application Generation Generate Step 1 Import Export Step 1 First Line 13 chars Please enter Starting Quantity Second Line 13 ch
65. please refer to the Manual Installation section KTSync Setup Wizard Below are the screen images you will see during the installation of KTSync e Click Next icon in KTSync Setup Wizard window KISync Welcome to the KTSync Setup Wizard amp e Click to continue WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and inteinational treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the marimum extent possible under the law 17 e Click Install this driver software anyway Windows Security window Click Next icon in KTSync Confirm Installation window Confirm Installation amp The installer is ready to install KTSync on your computer lick Next to start the installation Cancel Previous Hyd KDC200 User Manual Click Close icon in KTSync Installation Complete window and wait for Device Driver Installation Wizard ir 3 Installation Complete KTSync has been sucessfuly installed Click Close to E Windows Im windows can t erify the publisher of this driver software gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated dr
66. ported by the KDC with respect to each models particular area of support To ensure superior scan performance remember to select only the required symbologies KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 EAN13 UPCA EAN13 UPCA EAN13 UPCA eee oe es 0952 UPCE Bookland EAN UPCE Bookland EAN UPCE Bookland EAN EAN13 081 128 12015 EAN13 with Addon EAN8 13 with Add on EAN8 EAN13 with Add on 8 MSI Plesse PosiCode 1D with Add on with Add on with Add on GS1 DATALAR OMNI i B UPCA with Add on UPCA with Add on UPCA with Add on GS1 Limited GS1 arcodes UPCE with Add on UPCE with Add on UPCE with Add on Expanded S2of5IA Interleave 2 of 5 ITF14 Interleave 2 of 5 ITF14 Interleave 2 of 5 ITF14 Soe i Code128 Codabar GS1 Code128 Codabar GS1 Code128 Codabar GS1 TLC39 Tele en Trioptic 128 Code39 Code93 amp 128 Code39 Code93 amp 128 Code39 Code93 amp Code35 Code35 Code35 AztecCode AztecRunes CodablockF Code 16K 2D NA NA PFD417 Code49 DataMatrix Barcodes MaxiCode MicroPDF PDF417 amp QRCode and Code AusPost CanadaPost ChinaPost JapanPost Postal N A N A KoreaPost KixPost Barcodes Planet Code Postnet US amp UKPost OCR A wa 5 onis OCRSEMIFONT Table 7 Symbologies Supported by KDC Bookland EAN which includes ISBN ISSN and ISMN is supported by the K
67. ports are supported by the KDC200 A The KDC200 has one ultra mini USB port which supports serial and USB Serial It also supports Bluetooth SPP Q What Bluetooth protocol stacks are supported by KDC200 5 a A KD200 supports all major Bluetooth stacks such as Toshiba Widcomm BlueSoleil and Microsoft The KDC200 can also connect to other Bluetooth stacks supporting SPP Serial Port Profile B 3 Battery Q How long will the KDC200 battery last before it needs to be replaced A The battery on the KDC200 can be charged at least 300 times before it needs to be replaced Q How long does it take to charge the KDC200 A It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the KDC200 from an empty battery status to a fully charged status Q How many barcodes can a fully charged KDC200 scan A The KDC200 can scan more than 10 000 barcodes when fully charged Using Bluetooth it can Scan more than 7 500 barcodes Q How long will the KDC200 battery lasts in the sleep mode A The KDC200 lasts more than two weeks in sleep mode If Bluetooth is powered ON and connected to a host device it will last for more than two days replace the KDC200 battery A Yes The KDC200 has a separate compartment for the battery which can be opened easily with a screw driver Contact your distributor for a replacement battery B 4 Memory Q How many barcodes can be stored in the KDC200 A The KDC200 has 100KB for database memory
68. pping 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 63 KDC200 User Manual 9 CONTACT INFORMATION Koamlac A New Wave in Auto ID CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 116 Village Boulevard Suite 200 USA Princeton NJ 08540 609 734 4335 609 228 4373 email support koamtac com For more information visit our website www koamtac com 64 KDC200 User Manual APPENDIX A Barcode amp Scan Options The process for scanning and reading barcodes is delicate and complicated Your KDC though equipped with a high performance scan engine if configured incorrectly 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 A 1 Symbologies KoamTac s KDC products support most major barcode symbologies including 1D 2D Postal and OCR Fonts Below is a list of the barcode symbologies sup
69. s Bluetooth MAC Address BT FW Version 1 1 x Bluetooth Firmware Version Wakeup Nulls Enabled or Disabled PDF417 Symbology The KDC200P has the same functionality as the KDC200 but it has an added option for supporting the PDF417 symbology For maximum scanning performance for the PDF417 symbology please become familiar with the following details e Ensure that not every row of the PDF417 barcode has its own encoding scheme e When scanning a PDF417 barcode do not cross too many rows e PDF417 barcodes should be scanned horizontally from top to bottom if possible The PDF417 Menu lets you configure options for scanning this symbology which are discussed below KTSync also allows you to configure these PDF417 options e Quality Level This option allows you to configure the Quality Level of the barcode you are scanning so the is able to read it This option adjusts the number of errors and erasures defined in the PDF417 standard The higher the Quality Level the more accurate the scan but the speed of the scan is reduced The Quality Level option can be set between 1 and 4 The default Quality Level is 2 e Tilt Level This option affects the speed and the accuracy of the scanner decoder If you allow for more tilt this may lead to poor quality data especially when the number of columns is large However when scanning a PDF417 barcodes with large number of columns a certain amount of tilt is necessary The optimal Tilt Lev
70. s or download predefined applications such as Master Slave Pick Bin and DB Lookup 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 W KoamTac Data Synchronizer File Settings Application About e Information Connection Connected to COM4 Data transfer No data to transmit Figure 8 KTSync Synchronizer Menu File Menu e 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 e 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 38 KDC200 User Manual e Bluetooth This option is not available on KDC100 e Exit This option ends the KTSync program You must re run KTSync before you can synchronize data on the KDC KoamTac
71. se length is greater than the defined length the barcode data is not collected e Barcode Collation This option enables you to define a data string that the KDC will use to compare scanned barcodes Starting Position This is the start position of the scanned barcode data to be compared with the defined data string o Data String This is the defined value to be compared with scanned barcode data This value can be up to 32 characters Collect Partial Data This option allows you to define partial barcode data to be collected when a barcode is scanned Only the partial data will be stored in the KDC o Start position This is the starting position that the KDC will use when collecting scanned barcode data Data Length This is the length of partial data to be stored by the KDC e Check for Duplicated Data This option allows you to prevent collecting duplicated data o Previous Scanned Data This option allows you to compare the scanned barcode with previously scanned barcode and treat it as non compliant data if scanned same barcode twice o All Stored Data This option allows you to compare the scanned barcode with stored barcode data and treat it as non compliant data if the same barcode already scanned and stored e Don t Save Non Compliant Data This field tells the KDC how to manage non compliant data based on the defined data filtering fields 54 KDC200 User Manual If this field is enabled non complian
72. searchfor software Yes this ime only O Yes No not this time timo connect a devise Tick Nest to continue e Select Install the software automatically Recommended option in Found New Hardware Wizard and click Next if your PC pops up the following Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps youinstall software fo Koamtac Colector your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizad to db Insiall the software automatically eccmmerded Insial from a list or specific location Advanced Click New to continue 15 KDC200 User Manual e Click Continue Anyway icon in Software Installation Logo testing window Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Koamtac Data Collector has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows Tell me why this testina is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation e Click Finish icon in Found New Hardware Wizard wind
73. settings for this option are from one 1 minute to 30 minutes The default is five 5 minutes 4 8 PowerOFF Msg KDC can display Bluetooth Disconnected message if Power Off Message option is Enabled Bluetooth Disconnected message would be displayed if PowerOff Msg option is Enabled and KDC is disconnected with other Bluetooth device 4 9 MAC Address User can verify KDC Bluetooth MAC Address 4 10 BT FW Version User can verify KDC Bluetooth firmware version in BT FW menu 4 11 Connect To This option lets you easily connect KDC to Bluetooth devices previously registered in KTSync under the File Menu 4 12 Wakeup Nulls The KDC sends three leading Null bytes to wake up connected Bluetooth device This feature can be disabled if connected Bluetooth device doesn t require additional bytes to wake up 37 KDC200 User Manual 5 SYNCHRONIZATION When barcode data is collected it must be uploaded to your application KTSync which is bundled with the KDC is software that allows barcode data to be uploaded to any PC PDA or smartphone running Windows XP Vista Windows 7 or Mobile 5 0 It has three major functions Synchronization Provides data upload functionality to your applications Keyboard Emulator Allows scanned data to upload directly into your application as if the data were being entered manually on a keyboard Application Generation Allows user to create custom application
74. sing the scan button e 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 Use the KTSync program to synchronize barcode data from the KDC to your PC Please refer to Chapter 4 for details 25 3 3 KDC Menus KDC200 User Manual Top Menu Sub Menu Note Top Menu Sub Menu Note Wedge Only Normal Default Wedge amp Store KDC Mode Application Custom Application a Wedge Store Store Onl View Data ViewiDelete ViewiDelete Data ee Wedge amp Store if Sent EAN13 Enable Disable dung Wedge amp Store if Not Sent EAN8 Enable Disable Process Barcode only UPCA Enable Disable Data Format Packet Data UPCE Enable Disable Handshake EnableiDisable CODE39 Enable Disable Terminator None GR LF GR LF or Tab F4 EnableiDisable Prefix Delete CODE128 Enable Disable Set Delete Pac 205 Enable Disable Data Editor jarcodes AIM ID None Prefix Suffix CODABA
75. sion 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 e Enter the characters you want appended to the front Prefix or back Suffix of the barcode in the Prefix and Suffix fields e The character set is any combination of ASCII characters including alphanumeric line feed and carriage return r Order and Delimiter e Select Order of Data Type Data and Timestamp e Select the Delimiter between Data Tab Space Comma and Semicolon e Select the Delimiter between Records None LF CR Tab and lt LF amp CR 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 w
76. ster Slave Onetime Define one master barcode and compare it with one slave barcode e Master Slave Continuous Define one master barcode and compare it with multiple slave barcodes e Collation Options Works in either Onetime or Continuous Mode to compare a substring within the master and slave barcodes Y Master start position Select the numeric position of start substring character in Pick barcode 1 to 255 Y Slave start position Select the numeric position of start substring character in Pick barcode 1 to 255 Y Comparing Barcode Length Number of characters to be compared 0 to 255 0 means all characters Wil Select Master Slave Options Import Export Applications Master Slave Onetime Master Slave Continuous Collation Options Master Start Position 1 Slave Start Position 1 Comparing Barcode Length 0 Download amp Cancel amp Exit Figure 23 Master Slave Application Settings 56 Scan Master Barcode Scan Check p us ES Up or Down Down Key Key KDC Mode Onatime Continuous Matched Select MS Mode Yes Collation Define substring to be compared Default is entire barcode KDC200 User Manual Scan Master Barcode Up Key x Scan Check Matched Barcode T ve UpKey 1 e pun Figure 24 Master Slave Application Flow Chart 57 KDC200 User Manu
77. t data is NOT stored in the KDC If this option is not enabled non compliant data is stored Generate step 2 To include another step in your data collection process click the box Generate step 2 This step has the same options as Step 1 In this step you have the option of repeating step 2 by clicking the box Repeat Step NOTE This field is disabled when your application has three steps Generate step 3 To include a third step click the box Generate step 3 This step has the same options as step 1 and 2 However in this step you have the option to repeat steps 2 or 3 Prior to running your application it must be downloaded to KDC e Click Download icon from Application Generation Window e Change KDC from Normal mode to Application mode Press two side buttons simultaneously to enter menu mode Select KDC mode and enter scan button Change to Application mode Save and exit from menu mode e KDC will run in normal mode if you don t change to Application mode after downloading the application 55 KDC200 User Manual 6 2 Predefined Applications KTSync provides three Predefined Applications Master Slave Pick Bin and DB Lookup Master Slave predefined application allows you to define a master barcode for comparison with one or more slave barcodes The predefined application can be run once or continuously and within either setting you can define a substring for comparison of master and slave barcodes e Ma
78. ters 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 The KDC supports Bluetooth Ver2 0 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 To configure your KDC for Bluetooth functionality you must use the KDC Menus To access the menus simultaneously press the UP and DOWN scroll buttons on the side of the KDC Use the DOWN button to scroll to Bluetooth then press the 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 Power Enabled or Disabled Pairing Mode Auto Connect Enabled or Disabled Auto Power On Enabled or Disabled Auto Power Enabled or Disabled Beep Warning Enabled or Disabled 29 KDC200 User Manual PWR Off Time 1 to 30 Minutes Connect To Registered Bluetooth devices PowerOff Msg Enabled or Disabled MAC Address 12 character
79. ting and conversion options are in effect The following table should help explain the effect of various options for EAN 8 barcode 12345670 12 Barcode EAN8_as_EAN13 8 Rel 1234567012 True False N A 123456712 False 00000123456712 false True N A 000001234567012 true Table 9 Add on for EAN 8 Symbology The add on symbol neither contains check digit nor a terminating guard band Every effort has been made to reduce the decoding error however it is likely to decode a partial scan of a 5 digit add on symbol as a 2 digit add on symbol It is strongly recommended that the minimum security level is set at 2 while decoding add on symbols Since the decoder takes a conservative view on the add on symbols it is likely that the add on symbol will be missed in the auto discrimination mode Auto discrimination mode should then be avoided 66 KDC200 User Manual A 2 Code Options The KDC supports the following barcode options e Transmission of start and stop characters e Reverse direction e Symbology conversion e Verification of optional check character e Transmission of check digit Transmission of Start and Stop Characters For Codabar symbols you can choose not to transmit the start and stop symbols the NOTIS Editing By default they are transmitted Setting the field CodaBar NoStartStopChars to true disables the transmission Heverse Direction This option may be selected if directio
80. tion Select ESCIWel LFIWn TABIW WwW Figure 16 Barcode amp KDC Settings Symbologies Data Editing and Scan Options 47 KDC200 User Manual The process for scanning and reading barcodes is delicate and complicated Your KDC though equipped with a high performance scan engine if configured incorrectly 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 Appendix A for details Pressing Default icon will reset all symbology related options to factory default settings 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 I
81. ual Codabar do NOT transmit start stop 3000000001 Convert UPCE to UPCA 3000000200 Convert 8 to EAN13 3000000400 Convert UPCE to EAN13 3000000800 Convert UPCA to EAN13 3000080000 ReturnCheckDigit 3000001000 Codabar transmit start stop 3100000001 Do NOT convert UPCE to UPCA 3100000200 Do NOT convert to EAN13 3100000400 Do NOT convert UPCE to EAN13 3100000800 Do NOT Convert UPCA to EAN13 3100080000 Do NOT ReturnCheckDigit 3100001000 78 VerifyCheckDigit 3000002000 Verify check digit for 12015 3000400000 Verify check digit for Code39 3000800000 Return check digit for 12015 3004000000 Return check digit for Code39 3008000000 Return check digit for UPCE 3010000000

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