KOAMTAC KDC185 Mini Bluetooth Wearable Barcode Scanner User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- KOAMTAC
Table of Contents
KDC185 Mini Bluetooth Wearable Barcode Scanner
User Guide
What’s in the Box?
- KDC185
- KDC® Lanyard
- Quick Manual
- KOAMTACON Guide
- Type-C USB cable
- Protective Rubber Boot
- Ring Trigger or Finger Trigger Glove (Optional)
Basic Operation
- Aim the KDC directly at the barcode using the red reticle as a guide and press the SCAN button on the KDC or on the Ring Trigger to read a barcode.
- A successful scan (A) will sound 1 beep, show green LEDs, and display a circle (0) on the screen. An unsuccessful scan (B) will sound 5 beeps, show red LEDs, and display an X on the screen.
Powering On/Off
Power On
Press and hold the SCAN and DOWN buttons for 3 seconds.
Power Off
Press and hold the SCAN and DOWN buttons for 3 seconds again. 
*The SCAN buttons on the KDC185 or Ring Trigger may
be used for powering on/off.
Bluetooth Profiles Explained
HID: This allows one-way Bluetooth communication with an Android or iOS
host device. The KDC only transmits data to the host device.
SPP: Allows two-way Bluetooth communication. The KDC transmits data to
the host device and the host can transmit data back to the KDC.
HID Windows: This 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 KTSyne
app or integration of KOAMTAC SDK to input data into an application.
Additional Accessories
- 2-Slot KDC185 Charging Cradle
- 10-Slot KDC185 Charging Cradle
- KDC185 Ring Trigger
- KDC185 Safety Glove
- Protective Rubber Boot
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 search 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.
- Check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your host device. In iOS, the application will need to search devices.
- From the list, select the KDC185 listed by serial number in brackets that match the serial number found on the side of the KDC185.
- In HID Mode, KDC185 is ready to use.
- To complete the connection in SPP Mode, launch KTSync or your application and select KDC185 to connect.
Pairing Barcodes
Pairing via NFC (Android Only)
This feature applies only to Android host devices and is available for HID
or SPP pairing profiles only.
- The default connection mode is SPP. To connect in SPP mode, approach the NFC antenna area on the back of the host device with the KDC to complete pairing.
- If HID mode is preferred, scan the HID Mode barcode first, then approach the NFC antenna area on the back of the host device with the KDC to complete pairing.
0000 16 4d 0d 4b 44 43
36 69 30 30 31 3b 36 41 30 30 | ~M~KDC6i001;6A00 | 0010 34 2e | 4. |
0000 16 4d 0d 4b 44
43 36 69 30 30 31 3b 36 41 30 30 | ~M~KDC6i001;6A00 | 0010 30 2e | 0. |
KDC185 Diagram
Using Keyboard Wedge
The keyboard wedge allows you to use your KDC as a keyboard. The HID profile
works as a keyboard wedge by default. When using SPP, KTSync provides a
keyboard wedge function when the 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 the KTSync keyboard using SPP.
- 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.
Specs
Physical Characteristics
Size: 1.2″ x 2.6″ x 0.7″ (29 mm x 65 mm x 18 mm)
Weight: 1.2 oz (35 g)
Scan Engine Specs (20mil Code39)
Scan Range: 2.79″ to 29.41″ (71 mm to 747 mm)
Electrical Characteristics
Battery: 500mAh Lithium-polymer (removable)
Charging: Type-C USB connector, Charging Cradle
Interfaces
Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.0: HID (Android/iOS/Windows), SPP (Optional Secure
Mode)
Type-C USB: Flash Memory (Windows), USB HID, USB Serial (Android with OTG
cable / Windows)
Functionality
Memory Flash ROM: 1MB Program, 5MB User Data Memory RAM: 256KB
Can store up to 262,000 barcodes (EAN-13)
KTSync & SDK
KTSynet is a program that 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/apphcations
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, Mac OS X, 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 SDK, visit:
www.koamtac.com/support/downloads/sdk
or e-mail sdk@koamtac.com.
Specs
Wedging & Synchronization
Store to a file or transfer to an application Keyboard wedge function
Add-on prefixes and suffixes
Barcode option selection
User Environment
IP Rating: IP65
Drop Spec: 4 ft (1.2 m), 6 ft (1.8 m) with protective boot
Operating Temperature: 14’F to 122-F (-10t to 50’C)
Storage Temperature: -4’F to 140’F (-20’C to 60’C)
Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
OS Support
Android, iOS, Mac OS X, Windows
Regulatory Conformance
CE, FCC, KC, J-MIC, VCCI, SRRC, RoHS Compliant LED Safety: IEC62471:2006
KOAMTACON
The first application suite of its kind, KOAMTACON is a data collection cloud
suite designed specifically to be used with KDC/SKX devices.
With apps ranging from ticketing to warehouse management, KOAMTAC has you
covered. It’s never been so easy to collect data via barcodes.
KOAMTACON is:
- Simple to maintain
- Easy to use
- Cloud-based
- Compatible with any device
For more information please visit:
www.koamtacon.com
KDC185 Accessories
| Ring Trigger for KDC185
The KDC185 Ring Trigger fits comfortably on the index finger while the scan
button is easily operated with your thumb.
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| Safety Glove for KDC135
Wears the KDC185 on a comfortable and form-fitting glove. The scanner can be
operated with your thumb.
| KDC185 2-Slot Charging Cradle
Charge up to two KDC185 scanners and two spare KDC185 batteries.
| KDC185 10-Slot Charging
Cradle
Charge up to ten KDC185 scanners and, ten spare KDC185 batteries.
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