KDC300 User Manual Rev. 1.
KDC300 User Manual Copyright, License and Warning page Copyright© 2008 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.
KDC300 User Manual Table of Contents 1. KDC300 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4 2. Installation and Operation .......................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Unpacking .................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Installation ..........................
KDC300 User Manual 3.6 Connecting KDC300 to Host Device ............................................................................ 26 3.7 Auto Connecting KDC300 to Host Device on Power On .................................... 27 3.8 Beep Warning ........................................................................................................................... 27 4. Synchronization........................................................................................................................
KDC300 User Manual 1. KDC300 Introduction KoamTac data collector KDC300 is a compact, light and powerful reader with a rechargeable battery, OLED display, large memory and connections to PC, PDA and cell phone using Bluetooth and Serial/USB cable. KDC300 is well suited for a variety of portable applications. It can be used as an accessory to a PDA or cell phone as well as an independent data collector. The key features of KDC300 are • Bright OLED display • Bluetooth V2.
KDC300 User Manual 2. Installation and Operation 2.1 Unpacking The standard KDC300 package1 contains: 1 z One KDC300, z One USB cable, z One Neck strap and z One CD containing the software and user manual. The package content may vary by region.
KDC300 User Manual 2.2 Installation Prior to installing the included software on your PC, verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements. 1. Microsoft Windows operating system: XP or Vista 2. Free space on hard drive of 512 MB. 3. Accessible USB port for connecting KDC300 to your computer 4. 256M byte memory or larger. Affix the neck strap to KDC300 Use the included neck strap properly to avoid dropping the unit.
KDC300 User Manual Charge the battery The battery is charged by connecting KDC300 to a USB port. It takes about four hours to fully charge the battery. The front panel LED will illuminate in orange during the battery charge. The front panel LED will illuminate in green when the battery is fully charged. Configure KDC300 options and system settings User can access menu selection mode by pushing both buttons on the left side of the KDC300 simultaneously.
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KDC300 User Manual 2.4 Basic Operation Reading barcodes Point KDC300 to the barcode and press the scan button. A high beeper tone will be heard and the front panel LED will illuminate in green upon a successful scan. A low beeper tone will be heard and the front panel LED will illuminate in red upon an unsuccessful scan. The scanned barcode will be displayed, along with time stamp and battery level. KDC300 provides two additional display format including barcode type & time, and barcode type and battery.
KDC300 User Manual 2.5 KDC300 Menus User can access menu selection mode by pressing both buttons on the left side of KDC300 simultaneously. The table below summarizes KDC300 menus. Please refer to Chapter 4 for the details of each option. Note User should set KDC300 optional parameters properly for the best scanning result. z Set proper security level. To increase the reliability ,user can set the security level to a number higher than 1 (the default value) up to 4.
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KDC300 User Manual TxStartStop DoNotVerify Check Digit Codabar VerifyDoNotTx VerifyDoTx Disabled Concatenate Enabled Required Tx StartStop DoNotVerify Check Digit VerifyDoNotTx Code39 VerifyDoTx Append FullASCII (Bar)Code Options DoNotVerify I2of5 Check Digit VerifyDoNotTx VerifyDoTx 1 digit Code11 Check Digit 2 digits Code128 Concatenate Telepen Output AIM Original VerifyChkDgt NumberSys 2DgtAddenda UPCA 5DgtAddenda Req. Addenda Sep.
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KDC300 User Manual Scan Options Time Out 0.5sec..10sec Min. Length 2..36 Sec. Level 1..
KDC300 User Manual Memory Status # of stored barcode, amount of remaining memory Reset Memory Empty data memory Sleep Timeout Disable.. 10min. Date / Time YYYY:MM:DD, HH:MM:SS Battery % left Version FW version.
KDC300 User Manual KDC Mode KDC300 supports standard data collection mode and special application modes. z Normal: Normal is the default KDC300 data collection mode. z Onetime, Continuous, Collation: This is the special barcode checking application. User can define the master barcode and compare other barcodes with the master barcode either onetime or in continuous mode. User also can define compare strings within master and slave barcodes.
KDC300 User Manual View Data Menu User can browse and delete scanned barcodes in View Data menu if there are stored barcodes in KDC300. Set Barcodes Menu KDC300 supports most of the popular barcode symbologies. However, it is important to select only the required symbologies to provide the best scan performance. Please refer Honeywell 5x80 User Manual for the details of supporting symbologies.
KDC300 User Manual the host Data Format - KDC300 provides two data formats z z Barcode Only: KDC300 transmits scanned barcode only. User may incorporate proper data transmission error detection and correction mechanism in this mode. − KDC300 supports various terminations characters for barcode only format − User can select , , , or as the termination character Packet Data: KDC300 transmits packet data with checksum to minimize transmission error.
KDC300 User Manual z Version: This menu shows the firmware version number and KDC300 serial number. z Button Lock: User can lock/unlock KDC scan and side buttons. z Beep Sound: User can enable/disable KDC beep sound. z Port Status: User can enable/disable Bluetooth, Serial and USB connection/disconnection messages.
KDC300 User Manual 2.6 LED Status LED Color Green Status z z Orange z z Red z z Successful Reading USB is connected and battery is fully charged Low battery USB is connected and battery is charging No reading Empty battery 2.7 Empty Battery KDC300 will display “Empty Battery Connect USB” message if the battery becomes empty. User should synchronize the data immediately to prevent the loss of collected data. 2.
KDC300 User Manual 2.9 Reset User can reset KDC300 as follows: z Plug KDC300 USB connector to PC USB port. z Press lower menu button and scan button simultaneously for 5 seconds. z Release lower menu button and scan button once LED becomes yellow. z Initial screen (“KoamTac Data Collector KDC300”) is displayed once the unit is reset. Note KDC300 stores collected data into flash memory and wouldn’t lose the data during reset process.
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KDC300 User Manual 3. Bluetooth KDC300 supports generic Bluetooth COM port and compatible with following Bluetooth stacks. z BlueSoleil z Broadcom (Widcomm) z Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Vista and Mobile z Toshiba KDC300 may be able to connect to other Bluetooth stacks supporting SPP (Serial Port Profile) other than listed above. 3.1 Power On/Off Bluetooth Power Bluetooth data transmission is a very power consuming process and careful power management is required.
KDC300 User Manual If Auto PowerOff is enabled, KDC300 powers off Bluetooth if KDC300 is NOT CONNECTED to the Host during the time duration defined in this option. User can set Auto power off time between 1minute to 30 minutes. 3.4 Auto Power On Bluetooth User can Enable/Disable Auto Bluetooth Power On feature in Auto PowerOff menu. The default is Disable. If Auto PowerOn is enabled, KDC300 powers on Bluetooth if KDC300 Bluetooth power is off and user triggers scan button.
KDC300 User Manual 3.7 Auto Connecting KDC300 to Host Device on Power On KDC300 can be connected to host device automatically upon Power On Bluetooth if Auto Connect is Enabled. The default is Disabled and discouraged to use this feature unless fully tested with host device. Some host devices do not support this feature and will result delay and power loss if Enabled but not connected automatically. 3.8 Beep Warning KDC300 beeps the Bluetooth connection status.
KDC300 User Manual 4. Synchronization KTSync has two major functions – Synchronization and Keyboard Emulation. KoamTac Synchronization provides data upload functions to any Windows XP application. Keyboard Emulator enters scanned data directly into any XP application programs as if it was manually typed on the keyboard.
KDC300 User Manual 4.1 Connection The KoamTac KDC300 connects to com port automatically once it is connected to PC USB port. User can also manually assign the KTSync com port to the KDC300 com port using Connection submenu under File menu if needed.. z KDC300 com port can be found in the Windows Device Manager. z The KTSync program will not connect to KDC300 if KDC300 is in Menu mode.
KDC300 User Manual 4.2 Synchronization KDC300 provides several synchronization options with hosts such as PC, PDA and Cell phone. The standard package includes the software for Windows XP/Vista synchronization. If you need cell phone or PDA integration, please contact your local representative. User can configure various Synchronization and Keyboard Emulation (Wedge mode) functions in the “Synchronization Settings” option.
KDC300 User Manual Select destination of data z z File − User can save the collected data into a file − The target directory and filename can be selected by clicking “New” icon. − “C:\MyData” is the default directory Active window − z Microsoft Excel − z If this method is selected then scanned barcodes are passed to the active program as if the barcode had been entered from the keyboard Users should select this method to import barcode data into Microsoft Excel.
KDC300 User Manual Select Synchronization Method There are two synchronization options that user can select. Fast Synchronization in burst mode User can synchronize KDC300 with PC in burst mode or handshaking mode. Burst mode provides faster synchronization process if selected destination of data is a file. Clear KDC300 memory after synchronization User can clear KDC300 memory after synchronization if this option is selected. KDC300 can store maximum 10,240 or 200K byte barcode data.
KDC300 User Manual Current KDC Wedge Methods This section shows current KDC300 Wedge/Store option under Data process menu. KDC300 can be configured in one of the following five Wedge/Store modes: z Wedge Only - The scanned data is transmitted to the host. KDC300 does not store scanned data. z Wedge & Store - The scanned data is stored in the KDC300 and transmitted to the host. z Store Only - The scanned data is stored in the KDC300 and not transmitted scanned data to the host.
KDC300 User Manual Select Synchronization Options Synchronize KDC300 time with PC time when connected This option enables user to synchronize KDC300 date and time with host computer date and time. KDC300 date and time would be synchronized with PC date and time once connected to PC. Delays User 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.
KDC300 User Manual 4.3 Barcode Selection User can configure barcode options in the Scan Module Settings menu. Please refer to Appendix A for the proper settings of barcode options for your application It is very important to configure proper barcode options for the best performance.
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KDC300 User Manual 4.4 Confirmation Auto connection and auto synchronization window will pop up if user selects the following confirmation options.
KDC300 User Manual 5. Master-Slave barcode compare application KDC mode supports master-slave barcode compare application as well as normal data collection process. User can define master barcode and comparing it with slave barcodes in this application. User can define one master barcode and compare it with one slave barcode repeatedly in Onetime mode. One master barcode and multiple barcodes can be compared in continuous mode.
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KDC300 User Manual LED blinks yellow Low battery Charge the battery by connecting USB cable to PC Will lose collected data if the battery is empty.
KDC300 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 KDC300 label. This official registration number is strictly related to the device purchased. Make sure that the serial number appearing on your KDC 200 is not removed.
KDC300 User Manual Contact Information 116 Village Blvd. Suite 200, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA TEL: +1-908-734-4335, FAX: +1-609-226-4373 Email: info@koamtac.com URL: www.koamtac.
KDC300 User Manual Appendix A. Barcode and Scan Options A.1 System Information User can set up sleep time between 0.5 and 10 seconds. Please set up correct date and time before using the KDC300 for the first time, after replacing the battery or after resetting the device. User can check the memory and battery status in the system menu. The installed firmware version and device serial number can also be verified in the system menu. A.
KDC300 User Manual What happens when the data buffer is full? When the buffer is full, KDC300 displays buffer full message and ignores the command to scan barcodes. User should clear the buffer to continue the data collection.
KDC300 User Manual Appendix B. FAQ B.1 Symbology Q: What kinds of barcode symbologies are supported by KDC300? A: KDC300 supports all major 1D and 2D barcodes plus OCRs. B.2 Host Interface Q: What are the supporting interface ports on KDC300? A: KDC300 supports serial, USB-Serial and Bluetooth SPP. Q: What Bluetooth protocol stacks are supported by KDC300? A: KDC300 supports all major Bluetooth stacks such as Toshiba®, Widcomm®, Bluesoleil® and Microsoft®.
KDC300 User Manual Q: Can a user replace KDC300 battery? A: Yes. KDC300 has separate compartment for battery and user can open and change the battery using basic tools. B.4 Memory Q: How can I download stored barcode or wedge barcodes to my application? A: KoamTac provides free synchronization and wedging software for Microsoft® Windows XP, Vista and Mobile5.0+.
