KOAMTAC KDC470 1.0W UHF Reader for SKX SmartSleds User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: KOAMTAC

KOAMTAC KDC470 1.0W UHF Reader for SKX SmartSleds User Guide

Toggling Read Modes

There are two read modes in which the SCAN button works: Barcode Mode and UHF mode. They are toggled by pressing the UP button for 3 seconds.

When entered into this mode, 1 long and 1 short beep will be heard. Barcodes can be read with the SCAN button.

When entered into this mode, 1 long and 2 short beeps will be heard. UHF tags can be read with the SCAN button.

Additional Companions

HF Reader
0.5W UHF Reader
Extended Battery
Pistol Grip
KDC600 mPOS

Additional Accessories

1-Slot Charging Cradle

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Basic Operation

4. Point the Reader in the direction of the tag(s) you want to read and press the SCAN button or pull the SCAN trigger to read the tags.
5. A successful read will beep once and flash a green light.

Assembled Diagram

*KDC475 design is identical to the KDC470 with thee xception of an angled scan window.

Basic Operation

To ensure that the UHF Reader is installed correctly, power on your KDC470/475 with the UHF reader installed.
If the UHF Reader was installed correctly, the KDC will beep once for power on, once again when it is booted up, followed by 2 quick beeps signalling that the UHF Reader is detected and ready for use. If you do not hear 2 quick beeps, the UHF Reader may not have been correctly installed. Please verify that the installation is correct.
The device must be in UHF mode to read UHF tags. This mode must be manually changed. To enter UHF mode, press the UP button on the KDC for 3 seconds. 1 long and 2 short beeps will sound.

Changing UHF Tag Read Mode

The tag read mode is changed by scanning one of the following barcodes or by pressing the DOWN key on the
KDC470/475 for 3 seconds in RFID mode. The tag read mode is changed in the following order: Active (default) read -> Single read -> Multiple read.

UHF Active Read Mode

Basic operation status. Simultaneous reading of multiple tags while pressing the scan button (max. 10 minutes). * 3 short beeps will occur when changing mode with the DOWN ke

Specs

RFID Details

Standards Supported: EPC Class1 Gen2, EPC Gen2 V2
Nominal Read Range: 20’+ (6+ m) dependent on tag type and operating environment Frequency: US, EU, JP, KR
Output Power Range: 0 to +30dBm Read Rate: 200 tags per second Stores: more than 400,000 RFID tags (96 bits EPC Data)

User Environment

Ingress Protection Rating: IP64 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)

Battery Characteristics

Barcode, Communication: 1130mAh Lithium-ion battery of KDC470/475
UHF, Device Charging: 6000mAh Lithium-polymer battery of Pistol Grip

UHF Single Read Mode

Only one tag is read every time the scan button is pressed.

1 short beep occur when changing mode with DOWN key.

KDC UHF App

KDC UHF is a program which communicates with the
KOAMTAC Data Collector (KDC® ) via Bluetooth. It enables users to read UHF data, measure performance, and configure the KDC on an iOS or Android device.
This app is for demo purposes and to aid developers using our SDK.

Easily switch between barcode and UHF modes
Easily switch between UHF tag reading modes
Increase or decrease UHF power level
Customize tag parameters
Reading timeout settings
Change UHF data types, region, and more!

UHF Multiple Read Mode

When the Scan button is pressed, multiple tags are read simultaneously for the set time (default 10 seconds).

Time setting can be changed in Settings ->Reading Timeout.
2 short beeps will occur when changing mode with the DOWN key.

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, Tizen, 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.