POSIFLEX Business Machines KB-6600 Computer Keyboard User Manual
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1. 1 SETUP PC or POS SYSTEM PC or POS SYSTEM PS 2 KB PORT USB PORT KB 6600 USB or PS2 PC or PS2 KEYBOARD KB 6600U KEYBOARD KB 6600 KB 6600U Fig 5 1 Preparations 2 HARDWARE LIMITATION In case of multiple combination key application which means pressing three or more keys at the same time to obtain certain data output from the keyboard there could be some limitations inherent from the nature of keyboard structure The CPU of keyboard detects the contact between the horizontal and vertical lines for each key press recognizes which key is pressed and sends correspondent data to the host computer When there are many keys pressed at the same time and the pattern of the contacts coincides with some special relationship there are chances that the CPU of keyboard be confused about exactly which keys are pressed The user may change the locations of the key definition to prevent this once such confusion happens 3 ANSWER BACK CODE Programming the answer back codes of the 6 position electronic key lock is also very easy as they are included in the keyboard programming with the locations coded as KLP KLO KL1 KL2 KL3 and KL4 in the key layout map of page L1 These answer back codes will be issued by the programmable keyboard to PC whenever the 6 position electronic key is switched to a new position there will be a time delay as determined in the configuration of th2. programmable keyboard suitable for application in PC compatible system programmable without TSR under DOS Win98 2000 Win XP embedded and Win XP Pro environment This series provides 84 keys max of a comfortable size 19 x 19 mm in 6 x 15 matrix within key which is which a 4 x 4 numerical keypad resides and a 6 position control capable of altering definition set of all programmable keys and sending answer back codes according to the position of the key B FEATURES 1 Powerful programming ability KB 6600 programming under DOS programming under Windows multiple page multiple level whole range key content time delay position sense answer back code etc KB 6600U programming under Windows multiple page whole range key content time delay position sense answer back code etc True spill proof structure Reliable and pleasant key click Comfortable key size Optional blank key double key for alternative key group layout Optional MSR Magnetic Stripe Reader Support two types of interface PS2 interface for KB 6600 and USB interface for KB 6600U WEPOS is supported in KB 6600U Il PACKAGE CONTENTS 1 Programmable keyboard 2 Key clip x 1 mounted at bottom of the programmable keyboard 3 Accessory bag including gt VVVVV Interface cable PS2 KB cable 21863152800 or USB KB cable 21863150800 x 1 Legend sheet x4 Control keys 4 pcs set x set Posiflex product information CD x1 User s ma
3. the electronic key determines which page of the key content table for the 84 push keys applies while the definitions of the same key within different pages can be programmed so absolutely independent to provide instant menu change over This turnable electronic key switch is delivered with a set of 4 pcs keys each marked as PRG REG Z and GT The effective range of each of the 4 keys can be illustrated by the following table and drawing ref Fig 4 2 Part 6 Le L3 PRG REG Z GT L1 L4 Lp fy N N N Lw IY Y Y Y Lily Y Y Y L2 Y Y yY Y LO L3 Y N Y Y LAIN N N Y LP Fig 4 2 B MSR Magnetic Stripe Reader The MSR or USB MSR slot is near the right edge of the Programmable Keyboard The MSR indicator LED available in KB 6600 only is located at the upper left corner of the block containing the electronic key There are three choices of the reader types ISO 1 2 dual tracks and ISO triple tracks types For card reading be sure to insert the card to the bottom with magnetic stripe of ISO card facing downward The movement of an ISO card can be either inserting the card from the top surface at the upper end then sliding the card to the lower out of the slot or sliding the card from the lower of the slot till it reaches the upper end of the slot ref Fig 4 3 The MSR indicator will light up in green when the MSR is ready to read blink during reading and then give a green light if the reading is success
4. B 6600 not only is capable of being programmed to transmit whatever code a standard PC or PS2 keyboard can deliver but also provides a great variety of programmability such that contains all capabilities of the most modern programmable keyboards The manufacturer of this product heartily apologizes to the user for reserving the right to change or to modify this manual without notice due to the rapid and constant progress and improvement on science and technology The information in this manual contains only essential hardware concerns for general user and is subject to change without notice Posiflex reserves the right to alter product designs layouts or drivers without notification The system integrator shall provide applicative notices and arrangement for special options utilizing this product The user may find the most up to date information of the hardware from web sites http www posiflex com or http www posiflex com tw All rights are strictly reserved No part of this documentation may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying or otherwise without prior express written consent from Posiflex Inc the publisher of this documentation Copyright Posiflex Inc 2006 All brand and product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders P N 19170900020 Part 1 I OVERVIEW A SCOPE The KB 6600 series is a series of powerful
5. POSIFLEX KB 6600 KB 6600U Series Programmable Keyboard User s Manual Rev Al FCC Notes This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures to correct the interference Warranty Limits Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any person other than the authorized technicians The user should consult his her dealer for the problem happened Warranty voids if the user does not follow the instructions in application of this merchandise The manufacturer is by no means responsible for any damage or hazard caused by improper application About This Manual This manual is written in an attempt with full strength to assist the user to utilize the powerful programmable keyboard KB 6600 series which consists of a 6 positioned electronic control key and 84 press keys which provides excellent tactile click when pressed and an optional magnetic stripe reader for ISO standards The K
6. e keyboard the user should notice that at the bottom of each key top one of the four walls is springy and in the hole on the keyboard to accept the bottom of the key top there is a protuberance at the lower side The user should match the springy wall of key top against the protuberance in the hole ref Fig 3 5 and press the key top down till a click sound is heard The key cap except the blank key should be placed after the printed label is stuck onto the key top Furthermore there are blank keys available which the user can use to form visible partitions or clusters of key tops on the programmable keyboard When the user wants to make a group of keys on the programmable keyboard clearly separated from the rest part of the keyboard for certain specific application he she can use the blank keys to replace the normal individual keys around the area The top surface of a blank key is at the ground level of the key stroke for other keys ref Fig 3 7 The blank key will not be pressed down when pressed The user may order for accessional quantity of the blank keys as option for his her application There are also double key available for the user to configure the programmable keyboard such that the most frequently used keys may occupy larger areas The double key occupies two adjacent positions and uses only the bottom position for key content ref Fig 3 4 An example of using the above mentioned alternate key tops is shown in Fig 3 7 p
7. e keyboard programming utility and is adjustable by r and t key presses in KBM EXE this time delay is useful to give only the answer back code of the last position of control key when it is turned across multiple positions or when the KB 6600 or KB 6600U receives an enquiry command through PS 2 KB port or USB port that is generated by the Application Program AP Part 9 4 QUICK GUIDE on KBM EXE for KB 6600 UNDER DOS Please refer to our web site for every detail in programming these programmable keyboards The following simplified guide severs as a concise tool for instant application Keys To Program How to Program Them Esc F1 F12 Back Space Shift Ctrl Alt Insert Delete End Page press Alt N Esc Desired Key Up Page Down Print Scrn Scroll iowa ee Lock Break and all Arrow Functions A Z 0 9 amp Press Enter Desired Key or Keys _ IV 4 lt gt Down Arrow Tab Enter Press Alt N Desired Key Down Arrow Caps Lock Press Enter Alt C Down Arrow Press Alt N Alt M Down Multishift Arrow Press Alt M as many times as needed Separator In Between Any Text Press Alt S 5 SHORTCUT UTILITY RWM EXE for KB 6600 UNDER DOS The feature of this RWM EXE is designed mainly for the off line programming purpose and is very useful in quick reproduction of the preprogrammed contents of the programmable ke
8. ful The MSR indicator will turn to be red if the reading fails due to improper sliding or poor magnetic intensity of the magnetic stripe the MSR indicator will then turn back to green when the MSR is again ready to read MSR Indicator for KB 6600 only Power on Indicator ISO Card Magnetic Stripe Toward User MSR Slot Reader Head Mark Fig 4 3 Reading magnetic stripe cards of ISO standard Part 7 V PROGRAMMING THE KEYBOARD A UTILITY INSTALLATION lt FOR KB 6600 There are in total three methods to program the programmable keys in the PS 2 interface KB 6600 series keyboard RWM EXE the straightforward direct read write programming utility under DOS or Windows DOS box KBM EXE the normal programming utility under DOS or Windows DOS box or KBW EXE the normal programming utility under Windows In the attached product information CD please find subfolder of KBM xxx in folder Drivers KB KB6600 PS II where xxx can represent the driver version In the subfolder there is a file named INSTALL EXE for installation of all the utilities into operating system like Windows 98 and DOS The user may install the programming utility by following the step by step instructions from this executable program Both KBM EXE and RWM EXE will be installed after completion Please select the right model when entering the KBM EXE program The user may refer to the information on our web site fo
9. is four by four matrix below the control key area configured as numerical keypad This numerical keypad is a set of numerical keys which is composed of 12 numerical keys each is preprinted with one from the set of 0 00 1 27 37 Ar 5 6 7 8 and 9 plus and a double size Enter key ref Fig 3 7 However there are means for the user to break the monotony and to improve the efficiency in application of this programmable keyboard First of all there are 4 legend sheets of different colors in the accessory bag that the user may want to print the identification for each programmed key into each cell of the sticker matrix and then stick each cell printed with the identification onto the surface of the corresponding key top A key cap from the accessory bag can be snapped on the key top to protect the sticker ref Fig 3 3 In this way the user may feel a lot easier in using the programmable keyboard At the bottom of the programmable keyboard the user may find an adjustable key clip which can be used to pick up the key cap whenever required ref Fig 3 3 The two feet of the key clip should be pulled wide for use with double key ref Fig 3 4 It is advisable to use a flattop minus sign screw driver to help getting the key top off when necessary ref Fig 3 3 and 3 4 Whenever there comes the need to install a key top onto the Part 4 programmabl
10. l keyboard data output at LO after transmitting answer back code if programmed e Capable of giving programmable answer back code of each position on position change of the key e Capable of giving programmable answer back code of each position on receiving a specific code command from host computer Part 12 OUTPUT INTERFACE PS2 Interface connection KB 6600 e 6 pin DIN female connector connect to host computer e 6 pin mini DIN female connector connect to input PS2 keyboard Connects to PC through Connects to PS2 PS2 Cable 21863152800 keyboard USB Interface connection KB 6600U B type USB connector connect to host computer Connects to PC through USB Cable 21863150800 MAGNETIC STRIPE READER e Decoder amp interface Built in keyboard wedge KB 6600 or USB KB 6600U interface Track Sateinen 1 amp 2 for ISO7811 or 1 2 amp 3 for ISO7811 or JIS I II for JIS X 6302 e Parameters Can be configured by software Reader specification Applicable card type ISO 7811 JIS X 6302 Card feed method Card feed direction Read write function Read only Read only Card feed speed 5 to 55 inches sec 100 1200 mm sec Less than 0 5 Less than 0 1 Part 13 Card data format Recording capacity 79 7 40 5 107 5 40 5 72 7 characters bits POWER CONSUMPTION Voltage cece 5 VDC 10 Current cceceeeees 125 mA max KB 6600 w o MSR 150 mA max KB 6600 w MSR 100
11. mA KB 6600U w o USB MSR 300mA KB 6600U w USB MSR MECHANICAL Dimension in mm 340 mm x 150 mm x 58 mm Dimension in inches 13 4 x 5 9 x 2 3 W x Dx H ENVIRONMENTAL Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage temperature 20 C to 70 C Relative humidity 90 non condensing RELIABILITY INFORMATION Push key switch 15 000 000 strokes min Memory 100 years min MSR head life 500 000 passes min APPLICABLE CONFORMITY CE FCC CLASS A RoHS Part 14
12. nual x1 Key cap for single key x 68 Part 2 A OPTION LIST 1 MSR ISO track 1 amp 2 ISO track 1 2 amp 3 or JIS I II pe 2 Double key with key cap set 3 Blank key pc 4 Single key top and key cap set lil INSTALLATION A PS2 CABLE CONNECTION For installation in a PC or a compatible system with KB 6600 connect the 6 pin DIN male plug of cable 21863152800 out of the accessory bag to the 6 pin DIN female connector at the left of the bottom of the programmable keyboard Connect the mini DIN 6 male plug of the cable to the PS2 KB port of the system Connect the PS2 keyboard or other PS2 keyboard wedged device like a CCD scanner to the 6 pin mini DIN female connector at the bottom of the programmable keyboard if required Monitor PS2 Cable 21863152800 KB 6600 Fig 3 1 B USB CABLE CONNECTION For installation in a PC or a compatible system with KB 6600U connect the B type connector of the interface cable to the B type USB connector at the middle of bottom of the programmable keyboard and connect the other end of A type to the USB port of PC or a compatible system Part 3 7 Monitor PS2 KB or USB KB USB Cable 21863150800 4 KB 6600U Fig 3 2 C KEYTOP LAYOUT The basic layout of this programmable keyboard is a matrix with 6 rows and 15 columns to provide maximum 84 positions for push keys with a 6 position control key and LED indicators Within these 84 positions there
13. r a preview of this program A programming utility that is referred to as KBW EXE in this manual is developed particularly for the Windows 98 2000 XP environment Please find in folder Drivers KB KB6600 PS II of the product information CD the subfolder KBW xxx where xxx can represent the driver version and double click the Setup program in the subfolder to install the whole utility After completion of the Setup there will be a program group Posiflex Tools in the program files Clicking the program Posiflex Programmable Keyboard in this group will activate the KBW EXE for the KB 6600 series Please select the right model when entering the program lt FOR KB 6600U The methods to program the programmable keys in USB interface KB 6600U series keyboard is uKBW EXE the only programming utility under Windows capability To install this utility please find in folder Drivers KB KB6600 USB of the product information CD the subfolder uKBW xxx where xxx can represent the driver version and double click the Setup program in the subfolder to install the whole utility After completion of the Setup there will be a program group Posiflex Tools in the program files Clicking the program Posiflex USB Programmable Keyboard in this group will activate the uKBW EXE for the KB 6600 series Please select the right model when entering the program Part 8 B PROGRAMMING UTILITY
14. rotuberance lt Springy wall Numerical keys Fig 3 7 Double key Part 5 IV APPLICATION A KEYBOARD CONSTRUCTION MSR indicator for KB 6600 only Power on LED 6 position key 15 x 6 push keys Fig 4 1 MSR slot This keyboard is constructed of three parts on the top surface ref Fig 4 1 A 6 position turning key switch area is at the upper right corner a 15 x 6 matrix of push key switches occupies most of the top surface and a slot near the right edge is designed for the Magnetic Stripe Reader of the M2 M3 MJ models In the rectangular area at upper right corner there are one 6 position electronic key switch and two LED s The upper LED is for power on indicator and under power on LED is the MSR indicator available in KB 6600 only The 6 position electronic key can be turned to one of the following 6 positions LP LO L1 L2 L3 and L4 It can only be taken out from the switch at positions LO and L1 The purpose of this electronic key serves 3 folds When the key is switched to and extracted from position LO the whole keyboard output will be blocked off by hardware to work as a security measure A programmable answer back code for the final position of the 6 position electronic key will be sent by the keyboard to the host computer whenever the key is switched to a new position for a programmable delay time or when the host computer sends a specific command to inquire the keyboard The position of
15. talled from folder Drivers KB KB6600 USB USBMSR of the product information CD The utility can set each individual track enabled or disabled for reading data or data sending out under Alt Num approach or having the start end sentinels altered or changing the data transfer rate Part 11 a VI SPECIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION LED COLOR KEY SWITCH TYPE KEY STROKE TRAVEL KEY TOP SIZE PREPRINTED KEYS KEY CAP PROGRAMMABILITY METHOD COVERAGE CODE TYPE LANGUAGE KEY CONTENTS LENGTH MEMORY INTERCHARACTOR OUTPUT SPEED TIME DELAY MULTILEVEL DOWN LOAD SPEED CONTROL KEY Spill proof 84 keys 6 position control key Power on Green MSR Green amp Red for KB 6600 only membrane plus rubber dome 3 2 mm 19 x 19 mm for normal keys cana 00 0 to 9 19 x 19 mm transparent Software programming under DOS KB 6600 only Win98 Win 2000 Win XP embedded or Win XP Pro without TSR program 84 keys by 5 pages one 6 position control key with answer back code Keyboard scan codes KB 6600 HID Usage ID Codes KB 6600U English or European software configured 1 255 byte s key Non volatile memory 8KB programmable 0 140 msec programmable 0 240 sec 8 levels max Only for KB 6600 lt 40 sec For 8 KB KB 6600 lt 20 sec For 8 KB KB 6600U e 6 positions LP LO L1 L2 L3 L4 key extractable at LO and L1 e Hardware lock off al
16. ty programs the programmable keyboard as KBM EXE does but using Windows application interface Please use on line help to program the programmable keyboard Use the connected PS 2 keyboard or separately connected USB keyboard for data entry of usual characters Use mouse right click or the key on keyboard for data input of some special codes 7 MSR CONFIGURATION for KB 6600 For setting up configuration of MSR on PS 2 interface KB 6600 please use the MSR configuration item within the keyboard programming utilities KBM EXE or KBW EXE mentioned above However in KBM EXE the MSR configuration item lies within the keyboard configuration as a sub item The utility can set each individual track enabled or disabled for reading data or data sending out under Alt Num approach or having the start end sentinels altered or changing the data transfer rate 8 UTILITY uKBW EXE for KB 6600U UNDER WINDOWS This utility programs the programmable keyboard as KBW EXE does but working on the USB interface KB 6600U Please use on line help to program the programmable keyboard Use the connected PS 2 keyboard or separately connected USB keyboard for data entry of usual characters Use mouse right click or the Fi key on keyboard for data input of some special codes 9 MSR CONFIGURATION for KB 6600U UNDER WINDOWS For setting up configuration of MSR on USB interface KB 6600U please use the USB MSR manager that is ins
17. yboard In such application the user should have either the preprogrammed keyboard or the preprogrammed file with tpl extension name which is the result of the keyboard programming The user may use RWM EXE to directly transfer the programmed result of the programmable keyboard to a tpl file or directly transfer a pre stored tpI file to a programmable keyboard without entering the utility KBM EXE or KBW EXE which may take more keystrokes For instance the user wants to transfer a file XXX tpl which was saved before to the programmable keyboard he she should type in following command in subdirectory POSIFLEX D RWM XXX tpl enter This operation is quite recommended to be performed on a daily basis to ensure the system stability Part 10 On the other hand when the user wants to save the contents of a programmed keyboard e g when he she newly receives a programmable keyboard to a file named YYY tpl he she should type in following command in subdirectory POSIFLEX D RWM r YYY tpl enter In this application the user must be careful on the housekeeping of these template files and never mix such files with those originated from other programmable keyboard In other words transferring a file generated from other programmable keyboard to KB 6600 series could mess up the data format inside KB 6600 series and vice versa 6 UTILITY KBW EXE for KB 6600 UNDER WINDOWS This utili
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