Model: KB5000 Programmable Keyboard 66 Programmable Keys USER MANUAL
NOTICE The manufacturer of the POS programmable keyboard makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special or consequential damages. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES ............................................................................... 1 CARTON CONTENTS .............................................................. 2 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS ................................................. 3 FUNCTIONAL TEST ................................................................ 5 UTILITY DISK CONTENTS ...................................................... 7 INSTALLING THE KB5.EXE UTILITY PROGRAM ................... 8 STARTING THE KB5.
FEATURES • • 66 programmable keys; 2 position programmable key lock Re-legendable / re-programmable keyboard • • Requires no TSR programs and thus avoids software crashes. Requires no expensive programming kits. • • Requires no battery. Holds data over 100 years. Multi-level key definition. • • Program variable inter-string delay. Self programmable with a single key stroke. • • Records and plays back up to 119 alphanumeric characters per key.
CARTON CONTENTS KB5000 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. POS keyboard, Model KB5000 Computer interface cable Utility software disk Legend label sheet User’s manual Key cap lifter 2 keys for lock KB5000M (with optional Magnetic Stripe Reader) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. POS keyboard, Model KB5000M Computer interface cable Utility software disk Legend label sheet User’s manual Key cap lifter 2 keys for lock KB5000R (RS232C interface for PC computers) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS The KB5000 can be connected to an IBM101 PC, XT, AT or clone computer, PS/2 computer, or computer terminal. The following diagram shows how the KB5000 connects to the computer and standard keyboard or other keyboard peripheral (magnetic stripe reader, scanner, etc.). When the KB5000 is used in a stand alone configuration no connections are made to J5.
2. Connect the 5 pin DIN connector of the interface cable into the 5 pin DIN of the AT-to-PS/2 adapter. 3. Plug the PS/2 connector of the adapter into the computer’s keyboard port. 4. Connect the PS/2 keyboard into J1 of the KB5000. NOTE 1: J5 and J6 are not used in this configuration. NOTE 2: The AT-to-PS/2 adapter is not supplied but can be ordered from the manufacturer. C. Connecting the KB5000R to a PC serial port: 1. Connect one end of the RS232C interface cable to J6 of the KB5000R.
FUNCTIONAL TEST For testing purposes, your KB5000 keyboard was pre-programmed with a template called KB5000.tpl. Shown at the end of this section is the KB5000 keyboard with the pre-programmed information for each key. The following simple steps will verify that the KB5000 is in good working condition: 1. Follow the Hardware Connections procedure described earlier in this manual to connect the KB5000 to your computer. 2. Turn on your computer. 3. At the DOS prompt, press the upper left key of the keyboard.
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UTILITY DISK CONTENTS All KB5000 keyboards come with a utility software disk. This disk contains several important files: KB5D.EXE - Use this utility with or without the keyboard being attached. It is used to program the keyboard. For a complete description of how this program works see the section “Programming the KB5000 keyboard”. KB5000.TPL - This template was pre-programmed into the keyboard and matches the legend shown on the previous page.
INSTALLING THE KB5D.EXE UTILITY PROGRAM The first step in using the KB5.EXE utility program is to copy the program to your hard drive. 1. Insert the KB5 utility software into drive A or B. 2. Type MD KB5 at the “C>“ prompt to make a directory named KB5. 3. Type CD KB5 to make the KB5 directory active. 4. Type COPY A:*.* If the disk was inserted into drive A then all files will be copied into the hard drive’s directory (KB5). If drive B is used then you must type COPY B:*.* STARTING THE KB5D.
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PROGRAMMING THE KB5000 KEYBOARD The following procedure will show you how to program the KB5000 with standard (keyboard) alphanumeric characters. The keyboard can be programmed with either ASCII or Scan code information. The default mode is the ASCII code mode. The following procedure assumes both a KB5000 keyboard and a 101 keyboard are attached. NOTE: To run this program you must exit windows completely. Do not shell out from Windows. 1. With the correct programming graphics present.
5. Type S to save the programmed data into the KB5 directory. You can select up to an 8 character name. It will be saved with a .TPL extension. 6. Press ESC to terminate the Data Transfer Menu. 7. Press F10 followed by Y to exit the utility program. 8. To verify that your program has been successfully installed, simply press any programmed key. The information stored in that key will appear on the monitor. 9.
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING The KB5000 POS keyboard can be programmed with all special control and function keys such as the Shift, Ctrl, Alt, F1 through F12, and the up/down/ left/right arrow keys. The procedure to program these special keys is shown below: 1. Start the KB5 utility program. 2. Select the cell to be programmed. Press F8 to enter the scancode mode. The “code type” information changes from ASCII to SCAN. NOTE: The scan-code mode will only be active for this cell.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE KB5000 Besides being able to program all the keys of an IBM101 keyboard, the KB5000 has also incorporated three state-of-the-art features which will add flexibility and functionality to the keyboard. INTER-STRING DELAY This feature allows for a time delay(s) to be installed after a character(s) has been inserted into a cell. To use this feature follow the steps below: 1. Enter the character(s) which will precede the delay. For example, ABC. 2.
MULTI-LEVEL DEFINITION This feature can increase the apparent number of programmablekeys by allowing you to program different levels into any cell. For every different level you program you must select another key to be a “SHIFT LEVEL” key. Programming is accomplished in the normal manner. After programming the base level a separator bar must be entered to separate the base level from the second level. You can program more than two levels per cell.
8. Change the programming mode of this cell to the scan-code mode (F8). Depress and hold the ALT key while depressing the letter A twice. Two triangles inside brackets will appear on the programming line. 9. To use this feature in your application is extremely simple. When medium coffee is desired just press the L11 key (the first level of information stored in cell L11 will be sent to the computer).
SELF PROGRAMMING To use this feature the KB5 directory must be added to the path statement of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. This feature is extremely helpful for applications where the keyboard files are changing on a regular basis. A programming location must be reserved on each keyboard in order to perform the self programming function. 1. Select the key location to contain the self programming information (R51). 2.
SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS The KB5000 can be set up with many different programming options. To activate the configuration menu screen the KB5 program must first be placed into the extended menu (Ctrl, Alt, F4). Press F3 to open the configuration screen. By depressing the highlighted letter in each option the program will enable or disable that option. The default settings are shown in the graphic below.
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL CONFIGURATION MENU F3 Send Break-code for scan-codes - Enables or disables the transmission of break codes for each scan code programmed into the keyboard. Enable beep while a key pressed - Enables or disables the entire keyboard from beeping when any key is depressed. No beep if a key is undefined - If a key is not programmed it will not beep when depressed. Translate to code set #2 for AT - Enables or disables the output of the keyboard to be translated into AT scan code.
DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL CONFIGURATION MENU F3 (CONTINUED) Enable RS232 Output - Enables or disables the output of the keyboard to the RS232 port (DB9 connector). If this option is set to YES then the protocol settings must be set to mirror the application software. Baud Rate - This option selects 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19,200 baud rates. Parity - This option selects ODD, EVEN or NO parity. Length of data - This option selects either 7 or 8 data bits.
Dos shell File list (*.tpl) Load file from disk Read from keybaord Save file to disk Write to keyboard Press ESC to Quit The KB5000 keyboard, working in conjunction with the KB5.EXE utility software, can perform the following powerful functions: * Save programmed data as a template file (.TPL) in both the keyboard and the hard drive of the computer. To save programmed data to the keyboard use the W (Write to keyboard) option of the Data Transfer Menu.
CONNECTOR PINOUTS J1 (PS/2F) to PS/2 Keyboard 1 Keyboard Data 2 No Connection 3 Ground 4 +5VDC 5 Clock 6 No Connection J2 (DIN 6F) to Computer * 1 Clock 2 CPU Data 3 No Connection 4 Ground 5 +5VDC 6 No Connection * Requires an AT to PS/2 adapter to work with PS/2 computer.
SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL Weight Dimension (in inches) Width Depth Front Height Rear Height Keys Life cycle 15.7 6.2 1.2 1.8 Full travel >1 million tactile operations ELECTRICAL Input Voltage (from computer) Current (KB5000) Current (KB5000M) +5VDC 25ma. 50ma. 2.3 lbs ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Operating 0 to +50ºC -20 to +70ºC 85% max., non-condensing 90% max., non-condensing 4G's 40G's Non-operating Vibration (10 to 55 Hz.
