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1. Do NOT return check digit for I20f5 3104000000 Do NOT return check digit for Code39 3108000000 Do NOT return check digit for UPCE 311 0000000 76 Return check digit for UPCA 3020000000 Return check digit for EAN8 3040000000 Return check digit for EAN13 3080 0 00000 8 KDC100 User Manual Do NOT return check digit for UPCA LUI 3120000000 Do NOT return check digit for EAN8 MN 3140000000 Do NOT return check digit for EAN13 LU 318 0000000 C 3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode 80001 C 4 Scan Options KDC100 User Manual Reversed Scan 3000000002 Wide scan angle 3000004000 High filter mode 3000008000 78 Normal Scan 3100000002 Narrow scan angle 3100004000 Normal filter mode 3100008000 C 5 Scan Timeout KDC100 User Manual Timeout 500msec Timeout 1sec 101F4 103E8 Timeout 3sec T
2. Table 3 KDC Menu Options Top Menu Sub Menu Note Top Menu Sub Menu Note Wedge Only Normal Default KDC Mode Wedge amp Store Application Custom Application Wedge Store Store Only View Data ViewiDelete ViewiDelele Data Wedge amp Store if Sent EANI3 Enable Disable Dita Wedge amp Store if Not Sent ANE Enable Disable Process Barcode only UPCA Enable Disable Data Format Packet Data UPCE Enable Disable Handshake Enable Disable CODE39 Enable Disable Terminator None GR LF OR LF or Tab F4 Enable Disable Prefix Delete CODE128 Enable Disable Suffix Delete 12015 Enable Disable Data Editor Set AIM ID None Prefix Suffix Poses CODABAR Enable Disable apodos Partial Data Start Position Length GS1 128 Enable Disable Power Enabled Disabled CODES Enable Disable Auto Connect Enabled Disabled CODE3S Enable Disable Auto Power On Enabled Disabled BooklandEAN Enable Disable Auto Power Off Enabled Disabled EANTSwithAddon Enable Disable Bluetooth Beep Warning Enabled Disabled EANBwIIhAddon Enable Disable KDC 200 Power Off Time 1 to 30 minutes UPCAwithAddon Enable Disable KDC200P KDC300 PowerOff Msg Enabled Disabled UPCEwilhAddon Enable Disable only m Mu een TR Mac Address 12 Characters Bluetooth Mac Address TEA ans BT FW Version 1 1 x Bluetooth Firmware Version PT Morea Connect to Connect to Bluetooth device RCE a EAN ONE W
3. 73 KDC100 User Manual Disable Code128 210004 Disable Interleave 2 of 5 2100080 Disable Codabar 2100100 Disable GS1 128 2100200 Disable Code93 Disable Code35 2100800 Enable Bookland EAN 2001000 Enable EAN 13 Supplements 2002000 Enable EAN 8 Supplements 0 2004000 Enable UPCA Supplements 2008000 Enable UPCE Supplements 2010000 74 KDC100 User Manual Disable Bookland EAN 2101000 Disable EAN 13 Supplements 2102000 Disable EAN 8 Supplements 2104000 Disable UPCA Supplements 2108000 Disable UPCE Supplements 2110000 C 2 Barcode Options KDC100 User Manual Codabar do NOT transmit start stop 3000000001 Convert UPCE to UPCA 3000000200 Convert EAN8 to EAN13 3000000400 Convert UPCE to EAN13 3000000800 Convert UPCA to EAN13 3000080000 ReturnCheckDigi
4. 15A C 17 Control Character KDC100 User Manual BS 710 LF 710A CR 710D Space 71 20 8 98 TAB 09 TL VT 710B DEL 717F KDC100 User Manual C 18 Symbol Character 7123 amp TR nu 7127 7128 7129 99 Eu 712 B 712D 712F 713B 13D KDC100 User Manual 712 Cc 712 E 13 C 13E 100 713F 715 B 715D 715F 7B KDC100 User Manual 140 7 15C TLIC 101 KDC100 User Manual D i7 7E Start String Stop String 201 721 0 7 Note e You can compose a string up to 16 characters e A string would be composed by scanning the Start String number alphabet special characters and Stop String special barcodes e 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 102 INDEX Angle barcode scanner 23 30 87 88 26 30 42 CODE339 CODE93 data collectorSee barcode scanner 26 30 Delay Delete Delimiter 43 GS1 128 26 61 69 EAN1326 61 62 64 65 66 69 EAN 26 61 62 64 65 69 Factory Default 30 88 File 35 38 40 F
5. Security level 1 Security level 2 4 2 Security level 3 4 Security level 4 83 KDC100 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 84 KDC100 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 85 KDC100 User Manual C 10 Data Process Termination Character None 88000 CR 88 001 LF 88002 CR LF 88003 Tab 88004 86 C 11 System KDC100 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 87 Enable Port Status 8100 Time amp Battery 58200 Type amp Battery 58202 Enable Scrolling 00 Factory Default 57001 5 59 1 88 KDC100 User Manual Disable Port Status
6. 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 35 KDC100 User Manual computer during data synchronization e Bluetooth This option is not available on KDC100 Exit This option ends the KTSync program You must re run KTSync before you can synchronize data on the KDC KoamTac Data Synchronizer laeLeSettings Application About Connect Synchronize Bluetooth ironize Exit connected reser sensere B 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 x File T Li pplication About Synchronization Barcode amp KDC Info Others Connection Not connected Data transfer None Figure 10 Setting Menu 36 KDC100 User Manual Application Menu e Generation Create user application or download predefined application e Impor
7. 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 Wil Application Generation V Generate Step 1 Import Esport Step 1 First Line 13 chars Please enter Starting Quantity 0 H Second Line 13 chars Pharmacy code Waiting After Scan 0 a JV Enable Data Filtering Settings IV Generate Step 2 Step2 Fist Line 13 chars Please enter Starting Quantity 0 4 Second Line 13 chars Medicine code Waiting After Scan 0 4 secs M Enable DataFitering Settings Repeat Step Generate step 3 Step3 ra Download amp Exit Cancel amp Exit Figure 21 Application Generation Menu 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 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 49 KDC100 User Manual e Starting quantity Enter a predefined start quantity for each scanned bar
8. AztecRunes CodablockF Code 16K 2D N A N A PFD417 Code49 DataMatrix Barcodes MaxiCode MicroPDF PDF417 amp QRCode and HanXin Code AusPost CanadaPost ChinaPost JapanPost Postal N A N A N A KoreaPost KixPost Barcodes Planet Code Postnet US amp UKPost OCR A OCR B OCRUSCurrency Qo NA NA NA OCRMICRE 3B amp OCRSEMIFONT Table 7 Symbologies Supported by KDC Bookland EAN which includes ISBN ISSN and ISMN is supported by the KDC 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 62 KDC100 User Manual 13 and Bookland EAN are both enabled Bookland EAN takes precedence Bookland EAN does not have any options The Bookland EAN barcode does not contain any groupings that is there are no hyphens or 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 o
9. 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 KDC100 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 SCAN ENGINE AUTOMATIC DATA UPLOAD STORES 10 000 BARCODES KTSYNC SOFTWARE SDK FOR DEVELOPERS SUPPORTS MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP VISTA 7 amp MOBILE 5 0 BLUETOOTH ENABLED Table 1 Features of KDC KDC100 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 e KTSync for Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 and Mobile 5 0 KDC Device Driver User Manual FS D 5 One Protective Rubber Case Optional NOTE Depending on your region or distributor package contents may vary
10. for individual symbologies If the check digit verification fails then the barcode is not transmitted Option Selected Verify Code39 check Verify I20f5 check digit digit VerifyCheckDigit Yes Yes Code39_VerifyCheckDigit Yes No effect I2of5 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 transmitted Its transmission can be enabled for all symbologies by enabling ReturnCheckDigit option Is the check digit returned Option Selected UPC UPC Code39 I20f5 A 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 65 KDC100 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 inconsi
11. icon in KTSync Confirm Installation window KTSync Confirm Installation Click Nest to stat the installation The installer is ready to install KT Sync on your computer Cancel Previous Ei KDC100 User Manual Click Close icon in KTSync Installation Complete window and wait for Device Driver Installation Wizard sus Installation Complete Ge So g KTSync has been sucessfuly installed Click Close to esit Previous fee Click Install this driver software anyway in Windows Security window Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device gt 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 KDC100 User Manual 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 can now connect your device to this computer I your device came with instructions please read them first Driver Name Status V KoamTac Data Collector Ready to use D Ces Connect KDC to Computer Using the USB cable included wit
12. 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 supported 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 EAN8 UPCA UPCE Bookland EAN EAN13 with Addon EAN8 with Add on EAN13 EAN8 UPCA UPCE Bookland EAN EAN13 with Add on EAN8 with Add on EAN13 EAN8 UPCA UPCE Bookland EAN EAN13 with Add on EAN8 with Add on Codabar Code11 Code32 Code39 Code128 EAN8 EAN13 GS1 128 I20f5 MSI Plessey PosiCode 1 UPCA with Add on UPCA with Add on UPCA with Add on GS1 DATABAR OMNI Barcodes UPCE with Add on UPCE with Add on UPCE with Add on GS Limited RSSExpand Interleave 2 of 5 ITF14 Interleave 2 of 5 ITF14 Interleave 2 of 5 ITF14 S20 5lA S20f5ID Code128 Codabar GS1 Code128 Codabar GS1 Code128 Codabar GS1 TLC39 Telepen Trioptic 128 Code39 Code93 amp 128 Code39 Code93 amp 128 Code39 Code93 amp UPCA amp UPCE Code35 Code35 Code35 AztecCode
13. symbology click on the box associated with the symbology 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 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 whose 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 o 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 e 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 o 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 barcod
14. synchronization process e Application This mode allows you to run the user application created by Application Generation Tool described in Chapter 5 View Data Menu This menu option allows you to view and or delete barcodes stored in the KDC Set Barcodes Menu This menu lists all the barcode symbologies supported by your KDC and allows you to select the barcode symbologies you will be scanning For maximum scan performance you should select only the symbologies you are scanning Please refer to Appendix A 1 Symbologies for a detailed listing of symbologies supported by your KDC Code Options Menu Your KDC supports various Code Options including Transmission of Start and Stop Characters Symbology Conversion Verification of Optional Check Character and Transmission of Check Digit Please refer to Appendix The add on symbol is appended to the EAN 13 barcode The process is similar for UPCE UPCA and EAN 8 barcodes Note that all the UPCE UPCA EAN 8 and EAN 13 formatting 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 EAN13 EAN8_Rei heckDigit EAN13_ReturnCheckDigit 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 ha
15. your device came wth instuctons please reed them first EXE Em KoamTac Data Collector Ready to use 14 KDC100 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 Type A USB connector to your PC 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 far curent and undated sofware by coking on your computer on the hardware instalation CD or on indows Update Web ste wth your permission ere Can Windows connect to Windows Lpdateto searchfor software Yes this ime only O Yes nowand e O No not this time time connect a devise ck 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 you instal software fo Koamtac Data Colector I your hardware came with an installation CD SD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want th
16. 0 has 100KB for database memory and 80KB of data memory User can store 800 records in 100KB database memory and maximum 10 240 barcode data in 80KB data memory Q Can I download stored barcodes or wedge barcodes to my application A Yes KTSync is synchronization and wedging software included with the KDC100 which supports host devices running on Microsoff Windows XP Vista 7 and Mobile5 0 Q Does the KDC100 support Blackberry Symbian Apple and Palm devices A KTSync supports devices running Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 and Mobile5 0 The KDC100 can support Blackberry Symbian Apple Palm and others using KoamTac s software development kit For a free copy of our SDK please contact KoamTac 70 KDC100 User Manual B 5 Programming Q Can the KDC100 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 KDC100 A Yes Custom applications or pro
17. 00 User Manual Wii Select DB Look Up Options Figure 27 DB Lookup Application Menu 58 KDC100 User Manual 6 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION KDC not working Dead battery Charge battery by connecting KDC to your PC using the included cable Hardware failure Contact distributor for technical support KDC not charging Bad battery Replace battery Contact Local Distributor Poor USB port USB port doesn t supply proper current to KDC Charge KDC using a different USB port on your PC Failed reading Damaged barcode Scan a different barcode Out of scan range Move the scanner closer to barcode Move scanner farther from the barcode Incorrect angle Change the angle of scanner to barcode Symbology not supported Contact KoamTac www koamtac com for possibility of custom symbology support Scan options Check scan option settings Dirty scan window Clean scan window Damaged scan window Replace scan window KDC reads wrong barcode Dirty scan window Clean scan window Damaged scan window Replace scan window Select only necessary barcodes Can t communicate with PC PDA or smartphone Poor quality barcode e Increase minimum barcode length Increase security level USB cable is not Check cable connection between KDC and host device connected properly Software is not working properly Rel
18. 00 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 KDC100 Replacement batteries can be purchased from a KoamTac distributor Batteries should be disposed properly Step One Place KDC100 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 Bary Gover Batty cover 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 replacement battery to the connector on the KDC Gently press the battery down fitting it inside the KDC Replace the batter
19. 1 KDC Package KDC100 User Manual Figure 2 Characteristics of KDC100 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 32 Figure 7 Reset Function of KDC100 32 Figure 8 KTSync Synchronizer Menu 34 Figure 9 File Menu 35 Figure 10 Setting Menu 35 Figure 11 Application Menu 36 Figure 12 About Menu 36 Figure 13 COM Port Selection for KDC 37 Figure 14 Bluetooth Device Registry 38 Figure 15 KTSync Synchronization Settings 39 Figure 16 Barcode amp KDC Settings Symbologies Data Editing and Scan Options Figure 17 KTSync Confirmation Settings 43 45 Figure 18 Mobile pKTSync 46 Figure 19 Application Menu 47 Figure 20 Application Warning Window 47 Figure 21 Application Generation Menu 48 Figure 22 Data Filter Settings 49 Figure 23 Master Slave Application Settings 52 Figure 24 Master Slave Application Flow Chart 53 Figure 25 Pick BIN Application Menu 54 Figure 26 Pick BIN Application Flow Chart 55 Figure 27 DB Lookup Application Menu 57 LISTING OF TABLES Table 1 Features of KDC KDC100 User Manual Table 2 Approximate Time to Ch
20. 58101 Type amp Time 58201 Memory Status 58203 Disable Scrolling 59010 C 12 Sleep Timeout KDC100 User Manual Disable 4sec 51002 89 01 005 51014 n 5103C 5min 5112C Imi C 13 Function KDC100 User Manual F1 7001 F3 7003 F5 7005 F7 7007 F9 700 9 F11 700B 90 F2 7002 F4 7004 F6 7006 F8 7008 F10 F12 700C 700A C 14 Number KDC100 User Manual 7131 3 7133 5 7135 7 7137 91 KDC100 User Manual C 15 Lower Case Alphabet a b 7161 7162 c d 7163 e f 7165 7166 g h 7167 7168 j 7169 1168 92 k 716B m 716D o 16F 93 KDC100 User Manual 7 6E 1 p 170 7172 7175 Ww 7177 y 7279 94 KDC100 User Manual 7174 V 7176 X 8 117 C 16 Upper Case Alphabet KDC100 User Manual 71 G 47 49 95 B 7142 D 7144 F 7146 H 148 J 714A K 714 B M 1 4D O 714F Q 7151 S 7153 KDC100 User Manual 14 C 14 E 96 U 7155 W 157 97 KDC100 User Manual 7156
21. AN 13 I Show UPCA as EAN 13 v Show the check digit for EAN 8 I Show UPCE as UPCA v Show the check digit for UPCA I Show UPCE as EAN 13 V Show the check digit for UPCE T Verity the check digit for Code33 I Retum digit for Code33 I Verify the check digi for 12015 Retum the check digit for I20f5 T DoNOT retum Codabar START and STOP characters Asch AMID None z Parial Data Stat Postion Select all options PataDualengh 5 Deselect all options Patai Data Action Select Erase _ CE os ESCtWeL CR W1 LFIWn TABIW WWW Figure 16 Barcode amp KDC Settings Symbologies Data Editing and Scan Options 44 KDC100 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 charact
22. Comparing Barcode Length 0 4 Download amp Exit Cancel amp Exit Figure 25 Pick BIN Application Menu 55 KDC100 User Manual CN EEE Ignore Scanned Pick Label Store User ID KDC Serial Number Timestamp Pick Barcode P LA User ID N m X Defined En Scan User ID lt Valid User p gt S N NS J P 17 Eoo e Yes Up e Side Key Aa 1 Yes gt scan Pick data Store User ID Yes o Pil User input gt RM No s Scan button L Valid Budae S A Yes v d p x Please scan Bndaa 4 Timeout A lt User Input e Scan button s No Up ide Key Figure 26 Pick BIN Application Flow Chart 56 Ignore Scanned Pick Label KDC100 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 The database size cannot exceed 800 records e T
23. KDC100 User Manual Select from Current Running Application This option allows you to select a currently running application for data synchronization Note e 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 device 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 KDC will synchronize Normal Data only in KDC memory if Synchronize Normal Data option is selected If you want all data in KDC memory synchronized you should select Synchronize Normal Data and Synchronize Application Data Synchronize Application Data The KDC will synchronize Application Data only in KDC memory if Synchronize Application Data option is selected If you want all data in KDC memory synchronized you should select Synchronize Normal Data and Synchronize Application Data Clear KDC Memory after Synchronization The stored barcode data is cleared from the KDC memory after synchronization if this option is selected The KDC can store a total of 10 240 barcodes o
24. REVISION 2 86F Koamiac A New Wave in Auto ID User Manual KDC100 December 2009 KDC100 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 Battery Configure KDC 3 2 Basics Reading Barcodes Synchronizing Barcode Data to P 3 3 KDC Menus KDC Mode Menu View Data Menu Set Barcodes Menu Code Options Menu Scan Options Menu Data Process Menu Data Editor Menu System Menu 3 4 LED Status 3 5 Empty Battery 3 6 Buffer Full 3 7 Reset Feature 3 8 Replace Battery 4 SYNCHRONIZATION 4 1 KTSync Menu 4 2 File Menu Connect to KDC Synchronize Bluetooth KDC100 User Manual 4 3 Synchronization Settings Destination of Data Synchronization Methods Current KDC Wedge Metho Synchronization Option Application Options 4 4 Barcode amp KDC Settings Select Symbologies and Symbology Options Data Editing Option 4 5 Others Settings 4 6 Mobile pKTSync 5 APPLICATION GENERATION 5 1 Application Generation Generate Application Data Filter
25. SCurrency OCRMICRE13B and OCRSEMIFONT KDC100 KDC 200 KDC200P 1D Barcodes EAN13 EAN8 UPCA UPCE Bookland EAN EAN13 with Add on EANB 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 KDC 69 KDC100 User Manual B 2 Host Interface Q What interface ports are supported by the KDC100 A The KDC100 has two USB ports an ultra mini USB and a standard Type A USB These interfaces support serial and USB Serial B 3 Battery Q How long will the KDC100 battery last before it needs to be replaced A The battery on the KDC100 can be charged at least 300 times before it needs to be replaced Q How long does it take to charge the KDC100 battery A It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the KDC100 from an empty battery status to a fully charged status Q How many barcodes can a fully charged KDC100 scan A The KDC100 can scan more than 10 000 barcodes when fully charged Q How long will the KDC100 battery lasts in the sleep mode A The KDC100 lasts more than two weeks in sleep mode Q Can replace the KDC100 battery A Yes The KDC100 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 KDC100 A The KDC10
26. SER OR POINT THE LASER INTO ANOTHER PERSON S EYES EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM MAY CAUSE EYE DAMAGE CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient Relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3
27. Settings Application Download and Execution 5 2 Predefined Applications Master Slave Pick Bin DB Lookup Application 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 WARRANTY 8 CONTACT INFORMATION APPENDIX A BARCODE amp SCAN OPTIONS A 1 Symbologies A 2 Code Options Transmission of Start and Stop Characters Reverse Direction Symbology Conversion Verification of Optional Check Digit Transmission of Check Digit Resolution of Inconsistencies A 3 Miscellaneous Barcode Information Height of a Linear Barcode Check Characters is i 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 KDC100 User Manual APPENDIX C SPECIAL BARCODES 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 x C 6 Minimum Barcode Length C 7 Security Level e C 8 Data Process Wedge Store C 9 Data Process Data Format Handshak C 10 Data Process Termination Characte C 11 System C 12 Sleep Timeout C 13 Function C 14 Number C 15 Lower Case Alphabet C 16 Upper Case Alphabet C 17 Control Character C 18 Symbol Character INDEX LISTING OF FIGURES Figure
28. akeup Nuls Enabled Disabled PDF417 ui ReturnCheckDigit Narrow Wide aueh TR KDC200P Tit 1106 VerityCheckDigit NarrowWide only UPCA as EANIS NarrowWide Start Stop Enable Disable Barcode 12015 VerilyCheckDigit NarrowWide PEU No of Stored Barcodes amp Options Code39_VerifyCheckDigit Narrow Wide Free Memory Avaliable 12015_ReiumCheckDigit NE Reset Memory Empties Data Memory Sleep Timeout Disabled to 10 minutes Code39 RelumCheckDigit NarrowWide YYYY MNEDD or UPCE ReturnCheckDigit Narrow Wide Date Time HH MM SS UPCA_RetumCheckDigit NarrowWide Battery of Battery Charge Available EANB RelurnCheckDigit NarrowWide Version Firmware Version amp Serial No EAN13_ReturnCheckDigit Nes System Button Lock Enabled Disabled Beep Sound Enabled Disabled Scan Angle Narrow Wide Auto Exit Enabled Disabled Filter NormaliHigh Port Status Enabled Disabled 5 seconds to 10 PR Time Out Secondi Time amp Battery Type amp Time Options Min Barcode Length 2 10 36 characters Display Format Type amp Battery Security Level 1104 level Memory Status Stan Position Scrolling Enabled Disabled Partial Display Shan Factory Default Restores Default Settings 26 KDC100 User Manual KDC Mode Menu The KDC Mode Menu has two options Normal and Application modes e 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
29. anin Port comt 16 KDC100 User Manual 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 TE KTSyne Welcome to the KTSync Setup Wizard amp e x ba nal NA You ist OC cus COGI Teas I Click Nest to continue WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and intemationaltrealies Unauthorized duplication or distibulion of this program ot any potion of it may result in severe civi or criminal penalties and wil be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law 17 Click Next
30. arge KDC Battery Table 3 KDC Menu Options 23 26 Table 4 Factory Default Settings for KDC100 30 31 Table 5 Explanation of LEDs Table 6 Troubleshooting Techniques 58 Table 7 Symbologies Supported by KDC 61 Table 8 Add on for EAN 13 Symbology 62 Table 9 Add on for EAN 8 Symbology 62 63 Table 10 Symbology Conversion Table 11 Verification of Optional Check Digit 64 Table 12 Transmission of Check Digit 64 Table 13 Resolution of Inconsistencies 65 Table 14 Symbologies Supported by KDC 68 KDC100 User Manual COPYRIGHT LICENSE and WARNING PAGE Copyright 2009 by KoamTac Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any electrical or mechanical means without permission in writing from KoamTac Inc The material in this manual is subject to change without notices KoamTac reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability function or design KoamTac doesn t assume any product liability arising out of or in connection with the application or use of any product circuit or application described herein Follow all warnings and instructions marked on manual and units Use only the power source specified in this manual or marked on the units TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO LA
31. as 37 then the check digit would be 3 67 KDC100 User Manual The number of barcodes that can be stored in tne 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 24 311 If different length barcodes 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 68 Appendix B FAQ B 1 Symbology KDC100 User Manual Q What barcode symbologies are supported by the KDC100 A The KDC100 supports most major 1D barcode symbologies Below is a list of the1D symbologies supported by the KDC100 KDC300 2D Barcodes AztecCode AztecRunes Codablock Code16K Code49 DataMatrix MaxiCode MicroPDF PDF417 and QRCode 1D Barcodes Codabar Code11 Code32 Code39 Code128 EAN8 EAN13 GS1 128 I20f5 MSI Plessey PosiCode GS1 DATABAR OMNI GS1 Limited RSSExpand S20f5lA S2of5ID TLC39 Telepen Trioptic UPCA and UPCE Postal Barcodes AusPost CanadaPost ChinaPost JapanPost KoreaPost KixPost Planet Code Postnet US and UKPost OCR Fonts OCR A OCR B OCRU
32. ation jv Automatically Synchronize atter Connection I Beep while Synchronization mera Synchronization Options Synchronize KDC Date Time with PC Date Time Delays between Barcodes 100 msecs Delays between Characters 1 msecs v Attach Timestamp Attach Barcode Type F Attach Serial Number End Of Record IM Pres 41234 IM Sufix Data Order Data Type lt Timestamp gt v Data Delimiter Tab Record Delimiter CROWr amp LF n E Current KDC Wedge Method v Enable Wedge Handheld Scanner Mode v Kee F Kee I 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 CAMyData 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 40
33. been informed about the possibility of such damages Warranty Coverage and Procedure During the warranty period KoamTac will repair or replace defective products returned to KoamTac warehouse International customers should contact the local KoamTac office or support center If warranty service is required KoamTac will issue a Return Material Authorization Number Products must be shipped in the original or comparable package shipping and insurance charges prepaid KoamTac will ship the repaired or replacement product freight and insurance prepaid Customer accepts full responsibility for its software and data including the appropriate backup thereof Repair or replacement of a product during warranty will not extend the original warranty term CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 60 KDC100 User Manual 8 CONTACT INFORMATION Koamlac A New Wave in Auto ID CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 116 Village Boulevard Suite 200 Princeton NJ 08540 USA PH 609 734 4335 FAX 609 228 4373 email support koamtac com For more information visit our website www koamtac com 61 KDC100 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
34. ch of KTSync Ask Confirmation before Starting Auto Synchronization prevents unintentional synchronization of data Minimize KTSync on Start will minimize KTSync and send to the tray upon execution Keep Checking Bluetooth Connection allows reconnection of KDC once Bluetooth signal is detected This feature is useful when moving from Bluetooth host device frequently KTSync will automatically reconnect Bluetooth connection when you enter an effective Bluetooth network range Not Available on KDC100 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 L 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 46 4 6 Mobile pKTSync KDC100 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 ifthe 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 us
35. ck Close icon and wait for the Device Driver Installation Wizard to load Installation Complete amp KTSync has been sucessfully installed Click Close to e 13 KDC100 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 youinstllthe software drivers thet some computers devices need in order lo war To continue click Nest e Click Continue Anyway icon in Software Installation Logo testing window Software Installation A The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verily its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing 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 software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Tran 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 car now connect your device to this compule I
36. code 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 the data filtering option Data filtering allows you to predefine different aspects of the barcode data you are collecting Settings ter 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 M Data Filter Settings T Minimum Data Length Chars T Maximum Data Length 2 4 Chars I Barcode Collation Stat Position a Chas Data String T Collect Partial Data Start Position chars Data Length d Chars IV Check for Duplicated Data Previous Scanned Data All Stored Data Dont Save Non compliant Data Figure 22 Data Filter Settings 50 KDC100 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
37. e pKTSync Please refer to your mobile device manual for details on Bluetooth pairing and COM port assignment methods Y 1X 5 40 ok Connect KDC Settings EANI3 2 5 Port Symbologies ISBN ISSN ISMN v EAN 8 EANG 2 5 ctose koc ss rer an v UPC A UPCA 2 5 Result UPCE UPCE 2 5 3 Clear T Noms Tine 2699 Z Codabar YJ UCC EAN 128 Twe Barcode IB codes v rTF 14 Z code 128 M Code 35 Mizofs Modes EAN UPC Other Options Options Scan parameters Bluetooth connection options Destination of data O File High Fiter When disconnected try ta E Wide Ange M connect KDC on every sec 90 js Pocket excel v Internal viewer When disconnected try to Synchronization options Timeout 2 e connect KDC for min 5 fj Attach timestamp Security Level 2 E PDA powermanagement options T NN sn z Enter to suspend mode if faled to Mn Barcode Length s E connect KDC after disconnected e x Pref MIR Tty to connect KDC after resumed DI Suffix from suspend mode 5 Serial Number 0935004861 Data order Data Timestamp After reading barcode enter to FfW Vers
38. e 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 Don t Save Non Compliant Data This field tells the KDC how to manage non compliant data based on the defined data filtering fields 51 KDC100 User Manual If this field is enabled non compliant 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 Appl
39. e wizaid to cb Insall the software automaicaly Recemmerded O Install ftom a ist or specific location Advanced Click New to ccntinue 15 KDC100 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 XP 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 STOP installation e Click Finish icon in Found New Hardware Wizard window Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished instaling Ihe 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 Fb xen Ven Heb ommBes 9ss ma Werk enter FOCI pers Pots CON BD I Dr Port icon I or Pont icon 13 or Pont com 13 ot Pont comma 18 or pore coma 13 oro comen 19 or Por comen 13 pr Pore come 1 pr pore come Forroricomm Jj arrow com I pr Port con I pr pore icon T3 pr pore cons J eT port can C
40. er beeps and or displays the message New Hardware Found You will be prompted to search for a device driver for KDC 6 Browse then select KTReader inffile 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 Windows Mobile 5 04 Please connect your Windows Mobile PDA to your computer before software installation Create a directory and name it KoamTac on the PDA Copy Mobile5 0 6 0 directory from KoamTac CD to PDA KoamTac directory Mobile5 0 6 0 contains KTSync programs for Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2003 Mobile 5 0 Mobile 6 0 Standard and Mobile6 0 Professional It also includes KDC User Manual 22 KDC100 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 Fitthe thin end of neck strap through the pillar of the KDC 2 Loop the thick end of strap through the thin loop 3 Pullthe strap tight to secure Prior to using the KDC you must charge its battery To charge the battery
41. er 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 29 KDC100 User Manual 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 v Partial Data Length 0 means Select all characters from y position Erase the x characters from y position Y Set Partial Data Start Position to y Partial Data Length to x Partial Data Action to Erase Y Partial Data Length 0 means Erase all characters from y position 30 e Reset Memory Resets KDC memory by erasing all stored barcodes KDC100 User Manual Memory Status Checks the number of stored barcodes and memory usage Sleep Timeout Sets amount of time KDC waits when not being used before going to sleep e 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 e 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 scr
42. erleave 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 for 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 w
43. ers 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 v Partial Data Length 0 means Select all characters from y position Erase the x characters from y position Y Set Partial Data Start Position to y Partial Data Length to x Partial Data Action to Erase v Partial Data Length 0 means Erase all characters from y position 45 KDC100 User Manual 4 5 Others Settings Others option under the Settings menu allows you to select four additional settings Ask Confirmation before Trying Auto Connection prevents unintentional laun
44. follow these directions 1 Connectthe 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 KDC100 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 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 KDC menu Figure 4 Location of Scroll Buttons 24 KDC100 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 eng
45. h the KDC 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 sicot anter st Colector COMA 19 KDC100 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 32 KoamTac KTSync for Windows Mobile X Please select platform to install KTSync Windows Mobile 6 Professional C Windows Mobile 6 Standard C Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone 7 Pocket PC 2003 xr ex 7 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 KTSyne Ltity Software for Windows Mobile on your Windows Mobile machine WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties If you wish to exit Setup without installing this software choose Exit If you wish to continue installing this software choose Next R Next gt gt 20 KDC100 User Manual e Click OK icon in Pending Application Install window Pend
46. he 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 KDC100 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 Connectthe 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 3 When the LEDs illuminate yellow release the buttons 4 The 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 Figure 7 Reset Function of KDC100 Figure 6 Reset Function for KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 33 KDC100 User Manual 3 8 Replace Battery KDC1
47. he maximum record size is 128 bytes e Each record can have up to 4 fields including the barcode which is the primary key e The 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 with 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 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 57 KDC1
48. ication mode after downloading the application 52 KDC100 User Manual 5 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 Master 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 zl Slave Start Position 1 Comparing Barcode Length 0 Download amp Exit Cancel amp Exit Figure 23 Master Slave Application Settings 53 KDC100 User Man
49. ilter 26 28 Format 26 29 Full 32 58 Handshake 06 29 High 26 28 29 12085 26 65 ITF14 26 61 69 KoamTac amp 33 58 59 60 69 70 71 KTSync 25 29 30 35 37 38 40 44 70 LED 25 32 33 58 Length 26 Level 26 29 Memory 26 30 58 70 Menu26 28 29 30 35 36 37 38 Minimum 26 28 Narrow 26 28 Normal 26 28 Option26 28 35 43 61 64 65 Order 443 PDA 40 58 71 Prefix 35 43 26 29 30 26 30 103 KDC100 User Manual Resolution 66 Scan 26 28 35 42 44 58 61 Security Special Barcodes Status 26 30 32 Store 26 29 30 42 Suffix 43 Symbology 26 35 64 69 Synchronization25 35 36 40 41 42 43 46 47 58 Terminator Time Transmission UPCA26 61 62 64 65 66 68 69 UPCE26 61 62 64 65 66 69 USB 32 33 38 58 26 30 27 Website Wedge Wide
50. imeout 4sec 10BB8 10FAO Timeout 6sec Timeout 7sec 11770 11B58 Timeout 9sec Timeout 10sec 12328 12710 79 Timeout 2sec 107D0 Timeout 5sec 11388 Timeout 8sec C 6 Minimum Barcode Length KDC100 User Manual Minimum Length 2 002 Minimum Length 5 005 Minimum Length 8 10 008 Minimum Length 11 13 00B Minimum Length 3 003 Minimum Length 6 006 Minimum Length 9 00 9 Minimum Length 12 00c 80 Minimum Length 4 004 Minimum Length 7 007 Minimum Length 00A Minimum Length 00 D Minimum Length 14 00E Minimum Length 17 011 Minimum Length 20 014 Minimum Length 23 017 Minimum Length 26 0 1A Minimum Length 15 00F Minimum Length 18 012 Minimum Length 21 015 Minimum Length 24 Minimum Length 27 01 B ca KDC100 User Manual Minimum Length 16 01 0 Minimum Length 19 Minimum Length 22 016 1 Minimum Length 25 01 9 Minimum Length 28 01C Minimum Length 29 01D Minimum Length 32 020 Minimum Length 35 02 3 Minimum Length 30 O1E Minimum Length 33 021 Minimum Length 36 024 82 KDC100 User Manual Minimum Length 31 O1F Minimum Length 34 022 KDC100 User Manual C 7 Security Level
51. ine at the barcode not at your face and make sure to position the light beam on the barcode Ifthe 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 If you have problems scanning a barcode try the following suggestions while pointing the KDC at the barcode and depressing the scan button e Modify the angle of the KDC in relation to the barcode making the angle bigger or smaller as needed e Modify the distance between the barcode and the KDC moving closer or further away as needed e Check option settings defined in the KDC menu section and change options as needed e 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 KDC100 User Manual
52. ing Application Install On the next mobile device connection the installed applications will be downloaded to the device FE 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 a 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 KDC100 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 KTSync 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 Windows XP Vista and 7 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 comput
53. ion 2 86 200TC suspend mode Scheer Record delimiter CR Wr amp LF n CANCEL CANCEL See Cancer Figure 18 Mobile pKTSync 47 KDC100 User Manual 5 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 download saved programs using Import amp Download option M KoamTac Data Synchronizer Ej File Settings lee Generation SDB Lookup cee Master Slave Information 5 Pick BIN Connection M Datatransfer Import amp Download i 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 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 48 KDC100 User Manual 5 1 Application Generation
54. ion of start and stop characters Reverse direction Symbology conversion Verification of optional check character 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 Reverse Direction This option may be selected if direction 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 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 64 KDC100 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
55. ion 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 38 Bluetooth KDC100 User Manual This menu option allows you to register up to ten Bluetooth devices including their MAC address PIN and optional prefixes or suffixes to eliminate redundant manual data entry and automate Bluetooth connectivity to KDC MAC Address F Deviett 001901231288 I Device 2 Device 3 I Device 4 I Device 5 Device 6 Device 7 Device 8 T Device 9 I Device 10 Register Cancel esser Wii Bluetooth Device Options I WI p Control characters ESC We CROW LF Wn TAB Wehr Figure 14 Bluetooth Device Registry 39 KDC100 User Manual 4 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 N ation of Data C File C ffmyDatasifsn timestamp txt C Active Window Microsoft Excel C Select from Currently Running Application KDC200 User Manual 2 86 Compatibility zi Synchronization Methods IV Fast Synchronization in Burst Mode Synchronize Normal Data Synchronize Application Data Clear KDC Memory after Synchroniz
56. isplay 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 e The install will ide jou through he steps required to install KTSync on your conputer Click Nest to continue WARNING This computer program i prcrected by copyright law and irtematonal estie Unauthorized duplication or dstibulon ofthis pogram or any potion ol it may result in severe civil a criminal penalties and wil be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law 12 KDC100 User Manual Click Next icon in KTSync Confirm Installation window Confirm Installation 9 Ja The installer is teady to install KT Sync on your computer Click Next to start the instalation Within a few minutes installation of KTSync is complete Cli
57. jects can be developed by KoamTac 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 KDC100 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 71 KDC100 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 0 2100020 200002 72 Enable Code128 200004 Enable Interleave 2 of 5 U 2000080 Enable Codabar TRA 2000100 Enable GS1 128 2000200 Enable Code93 2000400 Enable Code35 2000800
58. 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 was only collected for two steps would be discarded if this option is Enabled Attach Quantity Quantity would be attached to the left or right of the data if this option is Enabled 43 KDC100 User Manual 4 4 Barcode amp KDC Settings KTSync allows you to configure the KDC 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 II Barcode amp KDC Settings K m Ames Symbologies basta ce n A eve T Hin Hier Mode Interleave 2 015 Reading Timeout 2 Secs or Minimum Barcode Length 4 1 Chars Code 35 Security Level Z E Terminator CRNE LF Cancel M Symbology Options I ShowEANBasEAN 13 V Show the check digit for E
59. n 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 EAN 8 barcodes Note that all the UPCE UPCA EAN 8 and EAN 13 formatting 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 EAN8_Rei 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 63 KDC100 User Manual A 2 Code Options The KDC supports the following barcode options Transmiss
60. nd 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 display 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 transmitted to the host eStore Only Barcode data is stored in memory but NOT transmitted to the host e Wedge amp Store if Sent If data transmission is successful barcode data is stored in memory 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 28 KDC100 User Manual 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 di
61. oad 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 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 59 KDC100 User Manual 7 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS BY OPENING THE PACKAGE OF THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO BECOME BOUND BY THE LIABILITY AND WARRANTY CONDITIONS AS DESCRIBED BELOW UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ ATTENTIVELY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OR 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 n
62. oda Data Collector Lasar Bare Figure 1 KDC Package KDC100 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 KDC100 which includes an additional USB connector KDC100 Barcode Reader and Data Collector enfRed Orange UP Scroll Button DOWN Scroll Button OLED Display Scan Buton Type A USE swings out KDC100 ONLY Figure 2 Characteristics of KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 Barcode Reader and Data Collector GreaniRed Orange LEDs UP Scroll Button DOWN Scroll Button OLED Display Sean Button Ultra Mini USB Port KDC200 KDC200P 10 KDC100 User Manual Green Red Orange LEDs OLEDDisplay gt UP Scroll Button Bran Button DOWN Scroll Button Ultra Mini USB Port KDC300 Figure 3 Characteristics of KDC200 KDC200P KDC300 KDC100 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 d
63. olling for a barcode with more than 40 characters e Factory Default Resets certain KDC options to factory defaults are listed below Factory defaults for all KDC models KDC Mode Normal Set Barcodes EAN13 EAN8 UPCAUPCE CODE39 ITIF14 CODE128 120f5 CODABAR GS1 128 CODE93 CODE35 Code Options UPCEreturnCheckDigit UPCAreturnCheckDigit EAN8returnCheckDigit EAN13retumCheckDigit Scan Options Scan Angle Wide Filter Normal Timeout 2 seconds Minimum Length 4 Characters Security Level 2 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 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 KDC 100 31 KDC100 User Manual 3 4 LED Status LED Color Status Aigen e Successful Reading e USB is connected and battery is fully charged lange e Low battery 4 e USB is connected and battery is charging e No reading R ed e Empty battery Table 5 Explanation of LEDs 3 5 Empty Battery The KDC will display the message Empty Battery Connect USB when the battery is empty Please charge t
64. r 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 4 KDC100 User Manual KDC is connected to the host e IMPORTANT Remember to configure all options properly before selecting 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 unsuccessfull
65. s 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 27 KDC100 User Manual A 2 Code Options for a detailed explanation of each option Scan Angle Allows you to configure the laser beam angle to the barcode Wide is 54 and Narrow is 27 The default is Wide e Filter Allows you to change the Filter mode from Normal to High for poor quality barcodes The default is Normal e 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 e 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 e Security Level Allows you to ensure an accurate barcode reading by setting the number of times the KDC will read a barcode Security Level is set from 1 up to 4 The higher security level means more reliable readings though some performance degradation is likely For poor quality barcodes we recomme
66. sconnects 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 option 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 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 eith
67. stencies 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 and Interleave 2 of 5 the decoder will always transmit the check digit if the verification is disabled Verify Check Return Check BER es nee Description Digit Digit Enabled or Disabled Check digit is not verified but is transmitted Disabled Enabled Disabled Check digit is verified but is not transmitted Enabled Enabled Check digit is verified and is transmitted Table 13 Resolution of Inconsistencies 66 KDC100 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 Int
68. t 3000001000 Codabar transmit start stop 3100000001 Do NOT convert UPCE to UPCA 3100000200 Do NOT convert EAN to EAN13 3100000400 Do NOT convert UPCE to EAN13 3100000800 Do NOT Convert UPCA to EAN13 310008000 0 Do NOT ReturnCheckDigit 3100001000 75 VerifyCheckDigit 3000002000 Verify check digit for 120f5 3000400000 Verify check digit for Code39 3000800000 Return check digit for I20f5 3004000000 Return check digit for Code39 3008000000 Return check digit for UPCE 3010000000 KDC100 User Manual Do NOT VerifyCheckDigit 3100002000 Do NOT verify check digit for I20f5 31 00400000 Do NOT verify check digit for Code39 3100800000
69. t Import existing application e Import amp Download Import existing application and download into KDC e Export Export created application W KoamTac Data Synchronizer E E3 File Settings Ele Generation S peg Lookup Master Slave Information Pick BIN Connection gt Data transfer Import amp Download Figure 11 Application Menu About Menu KTSync Version Information KoamTac Data Synchronizer Eile Settings Application rm About KTSync Synchronize Information Connection Not connected Data transfer None Figure 12 About Menu 37 KDC100 User Manual 4 2 File Menu The KDC connects to a COM port automatically when connected to your PC s USB port You can manually assign the KDC COM port using KTSync Connection submenu under File menu if needed Connect to KDC Serial ti Cancel Figure 13 COM Port Selection for KDC e The COM port assignment is found in the Windows Device Manager e KTSync will not connect to the KDC if it is in KDC Menus You must EXIT from the KDC Menus e f 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 KDC Mode Menu Restart KTSync POV Ss NOTE You can manually assign the COM port using KTSync Connect opt
70. ual KDC Mode je Collation Define substring to gt be compared Default is entire barcode X Select MS Mode Onetime Onetime Continuous Continuous Scan Master Scan Master Barcode gt Barcode Up Up Key Yes Key x Y Matched Scan Check Scan Check T Barcode Matched Barcode T i ve tn p or Down Down Up or Down Key Key en key Figure 24 Master Slave Application Flow Chart 54 KDC100 User Manual 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 Wi Select Pick Bin Options Import Esport r Collation Options Number of ID Chars 4 H Select ID Symbology Pick Start Position 1 E Select Pick Symbologies Bin Start Position Select Bin Symbologies
71. umber will affect the warranty conditions and liability disadvantageously so please maintain the label with serial number on the KDC Units with the serial number label removed should not be operated Warranty Warranty Period Liability KoamTac Inc KoamTac manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industry standard practices Unless otherwise agreed in a contract KDC is warranted for a period of one year after purchase covering defects in material and workmanship except rechargeable battery KoamTac will repair or at its opinion replace products that prove to be defective in material or workmanship under proper use during the warranty period KoamTac will not be liable in cases i in which the unit has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by KoamTac ii in which the unit has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by KoamTac iii in which the unit has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress misuse abuse power shortage negligence or accident or iv in which the unit has been used other than in accordance with the product operating and handling instructions Preventive maintenance is the responsibility of the customer and is not covered under this warranty Under no circumstance will KoamTac be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages arising out of use or inability to use either the hardware or software even if KoamTac has
72. y 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 42 KDC100 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 transmission delays between barcodes and characters during the synchronization process It is important to set proper delays to prevent errors during the transmission of collected barcodes Some Windows applications such as Excel require longer delay times Attachments Timestamp Barcode Type and Serial Number can be attached to the scanned barcode by selecting these options The Serial Number of the KDC can be attached to the Start or End of Record Prefix and Suffix 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 n 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
73. y 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 KDC100 User Manual 4 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 applications 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 4 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 5 Eile Settings Application About Synchronize Information Connection Connected to COM4 Data transfer No data to transmit

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