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KDC User Manual Table of Contents Listing of figures ................................................................................................. 6 Listing of tables .................................................................................................. 8 1. Introduction ................................................................................................13 1.1 KDC Package ...........................................................................................................
KDC User Manual 3.3.2 Code Options Menu ........................................................................................... 35 3.3.3 Scan Options Menu ........................................................................................... 36 3.3.4 Data Process Menu ............................................................................................ 38 3.3.5 BT Config Menu ................................................................................................. 40 3.3.
KDC User Manual 4.1.17 Function key transmission in HID mode ............................................................. 51 4.1.18 Disconnect/Reconnect/BT(HID) Toggle .............................................................. 51 4.2 Bluetooth Service ............................................................................................................... 52 4.2.1 Power ................................................................................................................ 52 4.2.
KDC User Manual 5.9.2 iKTSync Settings ................................................................................................. 72 5.9.3 How to connect and reconnect iPhone mode using UP keys .............................. 72 5.10 Blackberry bKTSync ............................................................................................................ 73 5.11 KTSync for Mac OS X ..........................................................................................................
KDC User Manual Listing of figures Figure 1- KDC Package ............................................................................................................................. 14 Figure 2 – Characteristics of KDC30 ........................................................................................................ 15 Figure 3 – How to turn on the power in KDC30.....................................................................................
KDC User Manual Figure 34 – Master/Slave Application Settings ...................................................................................... 80 7 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual Listing of tables Table 1 – KDC30 Specifications ________________________________________________________ 13 Table 2 – KDC30 Menu Options ________________________________________________________ 35 Table 3 - Explanation of LEDs __________________________________________________________ 45 Table 4 - Troubleshooting Techniques __________________________________________________ 80 8 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual COPYRIGHT, LICENSE, and WARNING PAGE Copyright 2002-2014 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.
KDC User Manual Regulatory Compliance FCC ID: VH9KDC30 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.
KDC User Manual toxic substances. - Dispose of used battery in accordance with the prevailing community regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries. Cover the metal terminals with insulating tape. (This is to prevent accidental short-circuiting). - Never expose the battery to any liquid. - Always keep the battery out of reach of infants or small children. - Never shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it. - Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly.
KDC 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.
KDC User Manual 1.1 KDC Package The standard KDC package contains: 1. One KDC Barcode Data Collector 2. One USB Cable 3. One Lanyard 4. KoamTac Installation CD with KTSync© for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista 7 and Mobile 5.0+ KDC Device Driver User Manual [NOTE]: Depending on your region or distributor, package contents may vary. KDC30 Figure 1- KDC Package 14 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 1.2 KDC Characteristics Before you use your KDC, please become familiar with its physical characteristics. Refer to Figure 2 below which indicate placement of SCAN, UP and DOWN buttons, LEDs, and ports on your KDC. KDC30 does not include LCD screen since it is designed as the simplest barcode scanner to use without LCD screen.
KDC User Manual 2. Installation Bluetooth Pairing 2.1 KDC itself reads barcodes independently, and it can also be used in combination with PC, PDA, or smart phones. When you want to read barcodes with KDC in connection with other devices, you need to conduct pairing between your KDC and smart phone via Bluetooth first. Unless there are changes in Bluetooth settings, your smart phone will always recognize your KDC that has already been paired.
KDC User Manual Bluetooth Profile HID normal 2.1.2 Pairing Way One: Connect your KDC from your smart phone or PDA This method is recommended for first-time users or when you are only connecting a few KDCs. 1. Put your KDC into Pairing mode Select and scan a pairing barcode below according to your KDC model, or KDC 30 Pairing Press Scan button for three seconds to enter Pairing mode. Press SCAN Button for 3 seconds 17 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual Figure 5 – Pairing mode button in KDC30 2. On your host device, go to Settings->Bluetooth, find the KDC with which you want to pair and select it. Your KDC and host device are now communicating each other. Settings Tap Bluetooth Tap your KDC 3. Open KTSync after it has been installed and it will automatically find the KDC and connect. (Refer to 2.
KDC User Manual 1. Tap on General 2. Tap on About 3. Bluetooth address Figure 6 – Finding Bluetooth Mac Address 2. Create your Bluetooth MAC Address Barcode according to the format below. Bluetooth MAC Address: 1234567890AB Barcode Type (Symbology): Code 128 Contents: ^FNC3651234567890AB Options: includetext parsefnc 3. Print your Bluetooth MAC Address Note: Laser scanners like KDC30 is not designed to read from a LCD screen and will only read the printed barcode. 4.
KDC User Manual 5. Open KTSync after it has been installed and it will automatically find the KDC and connect. (Refer to 2.2 KoamTac Installation Wizard for more information about installing KTSync) 20 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 2.2 KoamTac Installation Wizard 2.2.1 Windows 7 and 8 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 be displayed 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.
KDC User Manual Check” I Agree” and Click Next icon in License Agreement window Click Close icon in KTSync Installation Complete window and wait for Device Driver Installation Wizard 22 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual Click Install this driver in Windows Security window and installation is finished. Connect KDC to Computer Using the USB cable included with the KDC, follow the directions below. Connect mini USB connector to the KDC. Connect Type A USB connector to your PC. Wait until your computer beeps and/or displays the message Found New Hardware. Verify COM Port Address User can verify installed COM Port in Device Manager 23 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 2.2.2 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. Click Next icon. 24 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual Click OK icon in Pending Application Install window Follow the instructions on PDA screen COM port Assignment User should assign a COM port for KDC before using pKTSync. User should pair KDC with PDA using PDA Bluetooth manager and assign a COM port for Bluetooth communication Please refer to the PDA manual for the details of COM port assignment method 25 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 2.2.3 Android Download and install aKTSync from the Android Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koamtac.ktsync&hl 2.2.4 Blackberry Download and install bKTSync from the Blackberry App World. http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/16861?lang=en 2.2.5 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Download and install iKTSync from the Apple App Store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ktsync/id372916602?mt=8 26 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 2.3 Manual Installation 2.3.1 Windows XP/Vista7/8 1. Insert the KoamTac Installation CD into your computer’s disk drive. 2. Create a directory called KoamTac on your computer. 3. 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. 4. Connect KDC cable to ultra mini USB connector on the KDC. 5. Connect KDC cable to Type A USB connector on your computer.
KDC User Manual 3. Operating the KDC Getting Started 3.1 3.1.1 Attach Lanyard/Hand strap to KDC To prevent possible damage to the KDC, we strongly recommend wearing it around your neck or hand by the included Lanyard/Hand strap. Also, please don’t swing KDC by the Lanyard/Hand strap because contact with another object may cause it to malfunction or become damaged. To attach the Lanyard: 1. Fit the thin end of Lanyard through the pillar of the KDC. 2. Loop the thick end of strap through the thin loop 3.
KDC User Manual 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 using three different methods which are explained in Section 3.3 – KDC Menus, Chapter 4 –Synchronization, and 10. Appendix C – Special Barcodes. CONFIGURATION METHODS FOR THE KDC30 ® KTSync Software Special Barcodes 29 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual Basics 3.2 3.2.1 Reading Barcodes Reading a barcode is simple. Point the KDC at a barcode and press the scan button. Be sure to point the scan engine window at the barcode, not at your face, and make sure to position the light beam on the barcode. If the barcode is scanned successfully, you will hear one beep and the LEDs will illuminate in green. The scanned barcode data will be displayed along with the scan time and battery level.
KDC User Manual 3.2.2 Delete Data Function in KDC30 You can delete the last scanned barcode by pressing the DELETE button on the right side of your KDC30 although it does not have LCD screen to view the data. Press Delete button to delete the barcode scanned at the very end. Figure 11 – Delete Function in KDC30 3.2.3 Synchronizing Data to the host device Use the KTSync® program to synchronize barcode data from the KDC to your host device. Please refer to Chapter 6. Synchronization for details.
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KDC User Manual Barcode Options Codabar Tx StartStop(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled DoNotVerify Code39 Check Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/V erifyDoTx) Concatenate(Disabled/Enabled/Req uired) Tx StartStop(Enabled/Disabled) Check Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/V erifyDoTx) Append(Enabled/Disabled) DoNotVerify Disabled Disabled Full ASCII(Enabled/Disabled) Disabled DoNotVerify Code11 Check Digit(DoNotVerify/VerfyDONotTX/V erifyDoTx) Check Digit(2 digits/1 digit) Code128 Concatenate(Disabled/Enabled
KDC User Manual Data Process Min. Barcode Length 2 to 48 characters Security Level 1 to 4 level N/A Image Capture Enabled/Disabled Disabled Auto Trigger Enabled/Disabled Disabled Reread Delay Medium Finger Trigger Continuous, Short, Medium, Long, Extra Long Enabled/Disabled Partial Display Start Position 1 No.
KDC User Manual Discovering Discovering neighboring Bluetooth devices Connecting to View Connect to Bluetooth device HID Sync USB Config-USB Serial Mode (M model) USB Mode USB Serial/USB Disk USB Serial System Config Memory Size(3.0 only) 0.5/3.5, 1/3, 2/2, 3/1, 4/0 N/A Memory Status No.
KDC User Manual Transmission of Check Digit. Please refer to 11. Appendix A – 11.2 Code Options for a detailed explanation of each option. 3.3.3 Scan Options Menu Scan Angle (Opticon model only): Allows you to configure the laser beam angle to the barcode. There are two options for scan angle: Wide and Narrow. Wide is 54o and Narrow is 27o. The default is Wide. Filter (Opticon model only): Allows you to change the Filter mode from Normal to High for poor quality barcodes. The default is Normal.
KDC User Manual GS1 Expanded 4(4) 74(74) S2of5 Ind 1(4) 48(48) S2of5 IATA 1(4) 48(48) 1(1) 60(60) 1(1) 3750(3750) CodablockF 1(1) 2048(2048) Code16K 0(1) 160(160) Code49 1(1) 81(81) DataMatrix 1(1) 1500(1500) MaxiCode 1(1) 150(150) MicroPDF 1(1) 366(366) PDF417 1(1) 2750(2750) QRCode 1(1) 3500(3500) China Post 2(4) 80(80) Korea Post 2(4) 80(48) TCL39 Telepen Trioptic UPCA UPCE0 UPCE1 AztecCode AztecRunes 2D Symbology HanXin Code Postnet PlanetCode UK Post Canada
KDC User Manual OCR SEMI 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 recommend increasing the security level. The default is 2. Auto Trigger: Allows users to scan a barcode automatically once Auto Trigger is enabled.
KDC User Manual proper data transmission error detection and correction mechanism in this mode. KDC supports various termination characters for barcode only format. User can select , , , or as the termination character. Packet Data: KDC transmits packet data with checksum to minimize transmission errors. KTSync® sets Data Format to Packet Data format upon execution.
KDC User Manual 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 store and/or transfer partial data.
KDC User Manual To configure your KDC for Bluetooth functionality, you must use the KDC Menus. To access the menus, simultaneously press the UP and DOWN buttons on the side of the KDC. Use the DOWN button to scroll to Bluetooth then press SCAN button. Below is a listing of the Bluetooth options and their settings. The default settings for these options have been set to increase the usability of Bluetooth technology without compromising the KDC battery usage.
KDC User Manual to 100msec in HID mode HID Control Character - Map control characters to either ALT+Numlock or ^+Character. 3.3.6 BT Service Power : Turning on or off Bluetooth Power Options – Enable/Disable Pairing Mode - KDC enters pairing mode so that host Bluetooth device can search KDC. - KDC exits pairing mode either by pressing SCAN button or it fails to pair with Bluetooth host device in 90 seconds.
KDC User Manual Beep On Scan: Enables or disables beep sound when KDC is scanning. Beep Volume: High or low. MFi Mode (KDC30i): Enables or disables MFi mode. MFi mode supports SPP and iPhone Bluetooth profiles. Non-MFi mode supports SPP, SPP2.0, HID iOS and HID normal. Vibrator: Enables or disables KDC vibrator. Auto Exit: Enables KDC to automatically exit KDC Menus. Port Status: Enables or disables KDC port messages.
KDC User Manual 7. As soon as the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch asks for the PIN number, KDC will display the PIN digits selection menu. By default, it is 6 digits. 8. Press SCAN button to select the 6 digit PIN code for the iPad. Press DOWN button and then SCAN button to select the 4 digit PIN code for the iPhone/iPod touch. 9. The iPhone/iPad/iPod touch will display the PIN code that users should enter into the KDC. 10. By default, the KDC displays pin codes 555555(5555).
KDC User Manual LED Status 3.4 Status LED Color Green Orange Red Successful Reading USB is connected and battery is fully charged iPhone mode in pairing mode Low battery USB is connected and battery is charging HID mode in pairing mode No reading SPP mode in pairing mode Table 3 - Explanation of LEDs Empty Battery 3.5 • • • 3.6 Under 30% - Orange LED flickers at 1-second-interval for 5 seconds every minute.
KDC User Manual power is on. When you turn off your KDC30, you will hear a beep sound after you press DOWN and SCAN buttons simultaneously. Replace Battery 3.8 KDC comes with a rechargeable, Lithium-polymer battery. The battery is recharged from any USB port or KDC charging cradle 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 KDC.
KDC User Manual 4. BLUETOOTH The KDC30 support HID (Human Interface Device) normal, HID iOS, SPP (Serial Port Profile) and SPP2.0 profiles. KDC30i support SPP and iPhone (Made for iPhone) profiles. They are compatible with the following Bluetooth stacks. BlueSoleil Broadcom (Widcomm) Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Mobile5.0+ Toshiba KDC30 can configure Bluetooth options using PC KTSync and special barcodes. 4.1 Bluetooth Config 4.1.
KDC User Manual 4.1.2 Auto Connect This feature allows the KDC to connect automatically to the host device when the KDC is powered on. IMPORTANT: Until the host device and KDC have been fully tested, it is strongly recommended that this feature be set to Disable because a host device that does not support this feature can cause problems such as power loss or upload delays.
KDC User Manual 4.1.6 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off option works in conjunction with the PWR Off Time option. This option allows the KDC to power off Bluetooth automatically when the KDC is NOT CONNECTED to the host for the time duration specified in the PWR Off Time option. The default for this option is Disabled. It is strongly recommended to keep it enabled to maximize the operation time of the KDC.
KDC User Manual 4.1.12 Wakeup Nulls The KDC sends three leading Null bytes to wake up Bluetooth connected device. This feature can be disabled if Bluetooth connected device doesn’t require additional bytes to wake up. 4.1.13 Autolock Time iPhone/iPad/iPod touch loses incoming Bluetooth data in sleep mode. Users can set KDC Autolock time to the same Autolock time of your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to use automatic wakeup feature in HID mode to prevent data loss.
KDC User Manual Control Char 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x09 4.1.17 Transmit Chars ^A ^B ^C ^D ^E ^F ^G ^I Control Char 0x0B 0x0C 0x0E 0x0F 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 Transmit Chars Control Char ^K ^L ^N ^O ^P ^Q ^R ^S 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1A 0x1C Transmit Chars Control Char ^T ^U ^V ^W ^X ^Y ^Z ^\ 0x1D 0x1E 0x1F Transmit Chars ^] ^^ ^_ Function key transmission in HID mode Users can send F1 to F12 function keys by scanning special barcodes in HID mode. 4.1.
KDC User Manual 4.2 Bluetooth Service 4.2.1 Power The POWER option allows you to Enable or Disable the Bluetooth functionality of the KDC. To use Bluetooth, this option must be set to Enable. However, like all devices enabled for Bluetooth, the KDC will search constantly to connect with a Bluetooth host when set to Enable. Constant searching for Bluetooth devices increases power consumption. Unless you are using Bluetooth with your KDC, this option should be set to Disable.
KDC User Manual Note: • There could be an interoperability issue depending on corresponding device Bluetooth stack. Master Bluetooth device may request to follow master Bluetooth device security procedure if KDC tries to connect to the master Bluetooth device. 4.2.5 HID Sync User can synchronize stored barcode data over HID using HID Sync option. KDC starts to transmit all stored barcode data upon executing HID Sync option. This option is available when KDC MFi Mode option is disabled. 53 Revision 3.05.
KDC User Manual 5. Synchronization When barcode data is collected, it must be uploaded to your application. KTSync®, which is bundled with the KDC, is a software that allows barcode data to be uploaded to any PC, PDA, or smartphone running Android 2.1+, Apple iOS3.1.3+, Blackberry, Mac and Windows XP/Vista/7/Mobile 5.0+. It has three major functions. Windows XP/Vista/7 version supports all of the following features. Tablet, PDA and Smartphone versions support only limited features of PC KTSync.
KDC User Manual File Menu 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. Synchronize: This option manually tells the KDC to synchronize data with the host. While data is being synchronized, KTSync menu options are unavailable.
KDC User Manual Application Menu Figure 15 – Setting Menu Generation: Create user application or download predefined application. DB Lookup: Allows users to download DB into KDC and display barcode description field Master/Slave: User defines a master barcode for comparison with one or more slave barcodes Pick/BIN: User defines Pick ID and the barcode symbology for comparison with a defined Bin Inventory: Users can count inventories.
KDC User Manual 5.2 File Menu 5.2.1 Connect to KDC 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. Figure 18 - COM Port Selection for KDC The COM port assignment is found in the Windows Device Manager. KTSync® will not connect to the KDC if it is in KDC Menus. You must EXIT from the KDC Menus.
KDC User Manual 5.2.3 Bluetooth This menu option allows you to register up to ten Bluetooth devices including their MAC address, PIN #, and optional prefixes or suffixes. This option enables direct Bluetooth connection between KDC and other Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth printer. User should choose Bluetooth device to be connected in “Connect to” menu in KDC Bluetooth Service menu. Figure 19 - Bluetooth Device Registry 58 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 5.2.4 Configuration This menu is useful for the users who need to configure different KDCs with same settings. In this menu, you can export settings from a KDC to your computer and import it to other KDCs. When you select Configuration in File menu, you will need to choose either Export or Import. First, select Export. You name the settings file, press Open, and it is exported to your computer.
KDC User Manual 5.3 Synchronization Settings KTSync® provides several synchronization options for synchronizing data from your KDC to host devices such as your PC, PDA, or smartphone running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Mobile 5.0+. Figure 21 - KTSync® Synchronization Settings 5.3.1 Destination of Data When barcode data is uploaded to the host device, you must assign a destination for the data.
KDC User Manual the default directory. If this directory is not created, you will be prompted to create it before data can be uploaded to a file. 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. 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.
KDC User Manual It is important to clear the KDC memory periodically to prevent Buffer Full message which will prevent the KDC from storing additional data. 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 KDC is connected to the host. IMPORTANT: Remember to configure all options properly before selecting this option.
KDC User Manual 5.3.4 Synchronization Options 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.
KDC User Manual 5.4 Barcode & KDC Settings KTSync® allows you to configure the KDC Scan Options and Barcode Settings. The configuration 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 11. Appendix A – Barcode & Scan Options for proper barcode settings for your application.
KDC User Manual 5.4.1 Select Symbologies and Symbology Options The process for scanning and reading barcodes is delicate and complicated. Although your KDC is equipped with a high performance scan engine, if configured incorrectly it 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.
KDC User Manual Erase the x characters from y position Set Partial Data Start Position to y, Partial Data Length to x, Partial Data Action to Erase Partial Data Length 0 means Erase all characters from y position. Other Settings 5.5 Other options under the Settings menu allow you to select four additional settings. • • • • Ask Confirmation before Trying Auto Connection prevents unintentional launch of KTSync.
KDC User Manual 5.6 KDC Menu in KTSync After connecting KDC 20 to PC with a USB cable, run KTSync in your PC and you will see KDC Menu on the right side of KTSync window. Click KDC Menu, and you can configure your KDC30 in KDC Menu window as below. Figure 24 – KDC Menu in KTSync (KDC30) 67 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 5.7 Mobile pKTSync 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 be uploaded directly into your application as if the data were being entered manually on a keyboard. For detailed explanations of these functions, please refer to earlier sections of this chapter.
KDC User Manual 5.8 Android aKTSync The aKTSync provides limited functionality of PC KTSync to Android users. Note: • aKTSync only supports Android devices with 2.1+ OS version and that are compatible with BluetoothChat application. • KDC with Bluetooth Spec2.1+EDR doesn’t prompt Pin code entry menu 5.8.1 KDC and Android Pairing 1. Pairing Select SPP Bluetooth profile from KDC ConnectDevice submenu in BT Config menu. Search KDCxxx from Android and pairing two devices.
KDC User Manual F. The Android device will display the KDC model and 6 digits of the serial number. 4. Press the KDC list entry, enter “0000” PIN code and press OK. 5. When paired, the Android device will display “Paired but not connected”. 6. Launch aKTSync program. A. Press menu key and select the Connect option on the top left. B. From the list of paired devices, choose the KDC to use. C. On the top menu bar of aKTSync, you will see a message “connecting”, and then “connected”. D.
KDC User Manual 5.9 iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync The KTSync for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch provides limited functionality of PC KTSync for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users. 1. The KDC supports SPP and iPhone Bluetooth profiles. 2. The iPhone/iPad/iPod touch should use iPhone Bluetooth profiles. iPhone is the default profile of KDCi models. 3. Download the KTSync program from the App Store. 4. Enable the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch Bluetooth power from the Setting > General > Bluetooth menu.
KDC User Manual 5.9.2 iKTSync Settings iKTSync provides following Settings menu. • Synchronization - User can configure Synchronization options such as destination of data, data formation and delimiters. Figure 27 – iPad/iPhone/iPod touch KTSync 5.9.3 How to connect and reconnect iPhone mode using UP keys 1. Users needs to select the option to use this feature in the BT Config > BT Toggle 2. Press the UP button to connect or reconnect to the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch 72 Revision 3.05.
KDC User Manual 5.10 Blackberry bKTSync The bKTSync provides limited functionality of PC KTSync for Blackberry users. Note: • KDC with Bluetooth Spec2.1+EDR doesn’t prompt Pin code entry menu. 1. Download and install bKTSync from the Blackberry App World. http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/search/ktsync?lang=en 2. Go to Blackberry Options > Applications menu and enable Input Simulation option. 3. Change KDC Bluetooth profile in ConnectDevice option to SPP. 4.
KDC User Manual Figure 28 – Blackberry bKTSync 74 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
KDC User Manual 5.11 KTSync for Mac OS X The KTSync Mac OS X version provides limited functionality of PC Windows KTSync for Mac OS X users. Note: • KTSync for Mac OS X version supports both Bluetooth SPP profile and USB connection. User should pair KDC with Mac before using the KTSync program via Bluetooth connection. • Mac OS X version KTSync is built as a X86 binary application and works with the Intel-based Mac. It is verified on Mac PC running Mac OS X 10.6.5 and later versions.
KDC User Manual 5.11.1 Connect Button User can connect the Mac with the KDC that is paired or plugged into the USB port by clicking the Connect button. The following screen will be displayed when this button is pressed and KTSync will start to connect to the selected KDC. 5.11.2 Disconnect Button KTSync changes Connect button to Disconnect button once the KDC is connected. User can disconnect the KDC manually by selecting connected KDC on the following screen. 5.11.
KDC User Manual 5.11.5 Settings Button User can configure synchronization options on the following screen by pressing the Settings button. Destination of data The KTSync program wedges or downloads barcode data to one of the following four destinations: o o o o File: The KTSync makes file name based on 3.11 if file name is specified as a “sn_timestamp.txt”. The default directory is /Users/Shared/KTSyncData directory. User can define other directory or other filename by clicking “New” button.
KDC User Manual Synchronization Options Synchronize KDC clock KTSync will set the KDC’s date and time with Mac PC date and time when the KDC is connected to Mac if this option is enabled. Burst synchronization KTSync will synchronize barcode data from KDC in the burst mode if this option is enabled. Otherwise, KTSync will synchronize barcode data one by one. This option is enabled by default and can’t be disabled.
KDC User Manual Data delimiter This option is used to select a character to be added between barcode data, serial number and timestamp and/or barcode type. User can select one of the following: None, Tab, Space, Comma and Semicolon as the data delimiter. The Comma is selected by default and can’t be changed. Record delimiter This option is used to select a character to be added at the end of the barcode record. User can select one of None, CR, LF, TAB, and CR&LF as the record delimiter.
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KDC 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 USING 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.
KDC User Manual 8.Contact Information CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 116 Village Blvd., Suite 305 Princeton, NJ 08540, USA Phone: 609-256-4700, FAX: 609-228-4373 Email: support@koamtac.com For more information, visit our website - www.koamtac.com 82 Revision 3.05.R6 Copyright ® 2014, KoamTac, Inc.
