KOAMTAC KDC480 Series Mini SmartSled Barcode Scanner User Guide

: October 30, 2023
: KOAMTAC

Table of Contents

What’s in the Box?
Powering On/Off
Additional Accessories
Available Models
Basic Operation
Bluetooth Profiles Explained
Pairing & Connecting
Pairing Barcodes
Using Keyboard Wedge
KTSync & SDK
KOAMTACON
KDC480 Diagram
Specs
KDC480 Companions
Helpful Barcodes
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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KDC480 Series
Mini Guide

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For all KDC480 and KDC485 models.

What’s in the Box?

KDC480 or KDC485
Type-C USB Cable
Hand Strap or tablet strap
Quick Manual
KOAMTACON Guide

Powering On/Off

Press both SCAN and DOWN buttons for 3 seconds.
The KDC will beep when turned ON or OFF. The KDC will sound a long beep when it is ready to use.

Additional Accessories

Smart Sled Cases for Apple and Android
Smart Sled Custom Cases
OTG General Universal & uni VERSE Case Adaptors
1-Slot and 4-Slot Charging Cradles
1100mAh Hard pack Battery
HF RFID Companion
0.5W UHF Companion
1.0W UHF Companion
m POS & MSRIC Companion
Pistol Grip Companion
2000mAh Extended Battery

Available Models

KDC480L 1D Laser Smart Sled Scanner
KDC480D 1D CCD Smart Sled Scanner
KDC480C 2D Imager Smart Sled Scanner
KDC480 Smart Sled (no barcode scanner)
KKDC485S 1D Laser Smart Sled Scanner
KDC485H 2D Imager Smart Sled Scanner

Basic Operation

Aim the KDC directly at the barcode and press either of the SCAN buttons located on each side of the device ensuring the beam covers the barcode horizontally.
A successful scan will sound 1 beep and show a green LED. An unsuccessful scan will sound 2 beeps and show a red LED.

Bluetooth Profiles Explained

Allows one-way Bluetooth communication with an Android or iOS host device. The KDC only transmits data to the host device.
Allows two-way Bluetooth communication. The KDC transmits data to the host device and the host can transmit data back to the KDC.
Allows one-way Bluetooth communication with a Windows PC. The KDC only transmits data to the Windows PC.
HID inputs data directly into an application. SPP requires the KOAMTAC KTSync ® app or integration of the KOAMTAC SDK to input data into an application.

Pairing & Connecting

Navigate to the Bluetooth setting on the host PC, Mac, Smartphone, or Tablet.
Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the host device and searching for devices.
Using the KDC, scan the pairing barcode that corresponds to your desired Bluetooth profile. If you are unsure which Bluetooth profile is right for you, please refer to the previous
panel.
3a. If KDC does not have a barcode scanner, hold any SCAN button on the KDC for 5 seconds until you hear a beep to begin pairing (Select Bluetooth Profiles from KTSync Windows using USB cable).
Check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your host device.
From the list, select KDC listed by serial number in brackets that matches the serial number found on the back side of the KDC.
In HID mode, the KDC is now ready to use.
To complete connection in SPP mode, launch KTSync or your application and select the KDC.

The KDC will beep when successfully connected.

Pairing Barcodes

Using Keyboard Wedge

Keyboard wedge allows you to use your KDC as a keyboard. The HID profile works as keyboard wedge by default. When using SPP, KTSync provides a keyboard wedge function when KTSync keyboard is enabled.
Please refer to the KDC Reference Manual for detailed instructions to enable KTSync keyboard.

Ensure that the KDC is connected to the host using the HID profile or the KDC is connected via KTSync keyboard using SPP profile.
Open any application on the host device that contains a text field you want to populate.
Tap the text field in the application.
Scan any barcode with the KDC.
The barcode data will then populate in the text field.

KTSync & SDK

KTSync ® is a program which communicates with the KDC via Bluetooth. It enables users to read and store data. KTSync is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. It also supports wedging and downloading data from the KDC. For more information about KTSync, please visit: www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/applications
The Software Development Kit (SDK) is the perfect solution for creating a custom application to collect data utilizing your KDC. The KOAMTAC SDK covers all major development platforms: Android, iOS, Windows, Xamarin, and Cordova. Developers may take advantage of the complimentary SDK and enjoy the full benefits of the KOAMTAC Developer Program.
For more information regarding the KOAMTAC Developer Program or to request the latest SDKs, visit: www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/sdk or e-mail sdk@koamtac.com.

KOAMTACON

The first application suite of its kind, KOAMTACON is a data collection cloud suite designed specifically to be used with KDC Bluetooth barcode scanners, RFID readers, and Magnetic Stripe Readers (MSR) to collect data in any situation.
With apps ranging from ticketing to warehouse management, KOAMTAC has you covered. It’s never been so easy to collect data via barcodes, RFID, or Magnetic Stripe.

KOAMTACON is:

Simple to maintain
Easy to use
Cloud-based
Compatible with any device

For more information please visit: www.koamtacon.com

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KDC480 Diagram

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Diagram

KDC485 models are identical except for their angled scan engines.

Specs

Functionality
Memory Flash ROM: 256KB Program, 8MB User Data
Memory RAM: 64KB Can store more than 400,000 Barcodes (EAN-13)

Wedging & Synchronization
Keyboard wedge function Add-on prefixes and suffixes Barcode option selection

Scan Range (20mil Code39)
L – Laser: 1.97” to 18.11” (50 mm to 460 mm)
D – CCD: 1.97” to 18.11” (50 mm to 460 mm)
C – Imager: 2.36″ to 18.35″ (60 mm to 466 mm)
S – Laser: 1.40″ to 52.00“ (35 mm to 1320 mm)
H – Imager: 1.73″ to 31.5″ (44 mm to 800 mm)

Supporting OS
Android / iOS / Mac OS X / Windows

Interfaces
Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.0: HID (Android/iOS/Windows),
SPP (Optional Secure Mode)
USB Type-C: USB HID, USB Serial (Android with an integrated case)
Lightning: Serial (iOS with an integrated case)

Electrical Characteristics
Battery: Lithium-ion (3.7V DC, 1100 mAh)
Charging: via USB Type-C connector, Charging Cradle

User Environment
Ingress Protection Rating: IP65
Drop Spec: 5′ (1.5 m)
Operating: -4˚F to 122˚F (-20˚C to 50˚C)
Storage: -4˚F to 140˚F (-20˚C to 60˚C)
Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)