KDC200 USER MANUAL Rev1.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Copyright and License page Copyright© 2007 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. 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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 KDC200 Introduction........................................................................................................ 4 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation ................................................................................................ 5 Unpacking.................................................................................................................................................. 5 Installation ...............................................
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Beeping during synchronization process ............................................................................................ 22 Barcode Selection .................................................................................................................................... 23 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting.............................................................................................................. 24 Chapter 6 Warranty .................................
Chapter 1 KDC200 Introduction KoamTac data collector KDC200 is a compact, light and powerful reader with a rechargeable battery, OLED display, large memory and connections to PC, PDA and cellphone using Bluetooth and Serial/USB cable. KDC200 is well suited for a variety of portable applications. It can be used as an accessory to a PDA or cellphone as well as an independent data collector. The key features of KDC200 are • Bright OLED display • Optional Bluetooth V2.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Unpacking The standard KDC200 package1 contains: z One laser scanning data collector unit, z One USB cable, z One Neck strap and z One CD containing the software and user manual. 1 The package content may vary by region.
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 KDC200 to your computer 4. 256M byte memory or larger. Affix the neck strap to the KDC200 Use the included neck strap properly to avoid dropping the unit.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Configure KDC200 options and system settings User can access menu selection mode by pushing both buttons on the left side of the KDC200 simultaneously. z Please set KDC200 options properly for the best performance. z Please refer KDC200 menus section for the details on options. User also can configure most of options at KTSync > Setting > Barcode & KDC menu. Please refer Chapter 3 Synchronization for the detailed description of each option.
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KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Basic Operation Reading barcodes Point KDC200 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 barcode type and time stamp.
KDC200 Menus User can access menu selection mode by pushing both buttons on the left side of KDC200 simultaneously. The table below summarizes KDC200 menus. Please refer to Chapter 4 for the details of each option. User should set KDC200 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.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l UPCE_as_EAN13 ReturnCheckDigit VerifyCheckDigit UPCA_as_EAN13 I2of5_VerifyCheckDigit Code39_VerifyCheckDigit I2of5_ReturnCheckDigit Code39_ReturnCheckDigit UPCE_ReturnCheckDigit UPCA_ReturnCheckDigit EAN8_ReturnCheckDigit EAN13_ReturnCheckDigit Scan Options Scan Angle Narrow/Wide Filter Normal/High Time Out 1..10 sec Minimum Barcode Length 2..36 Security Level 1..
Battery % left Version FW version. Serial Number Factory Default Restore factory default settings View Data Menu User can browse and delete scanned barcode in View Data menu. Set Barcodes Menu KDC200 supports most of popular barcode symbologies. However, it is important to select only the required symbologies to provide the best scan performance. Please refer to Appendix A for the details of supporting symbologies.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l successfully Data Format - KDC200 provides two data formats z Barcode Only: KDC200 transmits scanned barcode only. User may incorporate proper data transmission error detection and correction mechanism in this mode. z Packet Data: KDC200 transmits packet data with checksum to minimize transmission error. KTSync program operates in Packet Data mode and user shouldn’t change this option while using KTSync program.
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 Empty Battery KDC200 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.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Reset User can reset KDC200 as follows: z Plug KDC200 USB connector to PC USB port. z Press lower menu button and scan button together for 5 seconds. z Release lower menu button and scan button once LED becomes yellow. z Initial screen (“KoamTac Data Collector KDC200”) is displayed once reset. z KDC200 stores collected data into flash memory and wouldn’t lose the data during reset process.
Chapter 3 Bluetooth KDC200 supports a 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 KDC200 may be able to connect to other Bluetooth stacks supporting SPP (Serial Port Profile) other than listed above. Power On/Off Bluetooth Power Bluetooth is very power consuming process and careful power management is required.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Pairing KDC200 to Host Device User should pair KDC200 with Host Device first. This paring process doesn’t have to be repeated once Host device recognizes KDC200. User can set KDC200 to paring mode by selecting Pairing menu. z “Paring started” message will be displayed once entering pairing mode. z Enter PIN “0000” once requested by Host z “Pairing success” message is displayed once host sets up Bluetooth connection successfully before pairing timeout (60sec).
KDC200 will beep 5 times with short beep if z “Beep Warning is ENABLED” and z “Auto PowerOff is DISABLED” and z “KDC200 is DISCONNECTED from HOST” and z “Bluetooth power is ON”.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Chapter 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.
Connection The KoamTac KDC200 connects to com port automatically once it is plugged into USB port. User can also manually assign com port using Connection submenu under File menu if needed. Synchronization KDC200 provides several synchronization options with hosts such as PC, PDA and Cellphone. The standard package includes the software for Windows XP/Vista synchronization. If you need cellphone or PDA integration, please contact your local representative.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Select destination of data User can save the collected data into a file or import to a Windows application. User can select the target directory and filename by clicking “New” icon. “C:\MyData” is the default directory.
Enable Wedge (Handheld scanner mode) Enable Wedge (Handheld scanner mode) would be marked if either Wedge only or Wedge & Store option is selected. Keep Scanned Data in KDC Keep scanned data in KDC would be marked if either Store only or Wedge & Store option is selected. Select Synchronization Options Synchronize KDC200 time with PC time when connected This option enables user to synchronize KDC200 date and time with host computer date and time.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l 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.
Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Problem The laser scanner is not working The scanner is not scanning The scanner reads wrong barcode Possible Cause Possible Solution Batteries are dead Charge the battery by connecting USB cable with PC Hardware failure Contact technical support Damaged barcode Try to scan a different barcode Out of scan range Move the scanner closer or farther from the barcode Incorrect angle Change the angle until the scanner reads the barcode Not supported symbology Contact sal
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Chapter 6 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 KDC200 label. This official registration number is strictly related to the device purchased.
Appendix A. Barcode and Scan Options KDC200 uses a high performance laser scan engine, but it still needs proper setting for the best performance. Reading a barcode is a delicate and complicated process. Please do not try to change default settings unless you clearly understand the impact of the changes. Supporting Barcodes KDC200 supports the following barcode symbologies. It is important to select only the required symbologies to provide the best scan performance.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l “withAddon” options. There are 4 options – one for each symbology: UPCEwithAddon, UPCAwithAddon, EAN8withAddon, and 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-on symbol is present, then it is also decoded; otherwise only the EAN13 symbol is decoded.
Barcode Options KDC200 supports the following barcode options z Transmission of start and stop characters z Reverse direction z Symbology conversion z Verification of optional check character z Transmission of check digit. Transmission of Start and Stop characters For Codabar symbols user can choose not to transmit the start and stop symbols (the so called “NOTIS Editing”). By default, they are transmitted. Setting the field CodaBar_NoStartStopChars to true disables the transmission.
KD C2 0 0 Use r M a n ua l Verification of Optional “Check Digit” Code39 and Interleave 2 of 5 have an optional check digit, which, by default, is not verified.
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 Digit Return Check Digit Description Disabled Enabled or Disabled Check digit is not verified but is transmitted Enabled Disabled Check digit is verified but is not transmitted Enabled Enabled Check digit is verified and is transmitted System Information User can set up sleep time between 1 and 10 seconds.
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.
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.
