KOAMTAC Bluetooth Barcode Scanner KDC180 User Guide

KOAMTAC Bluetooth Barcode Scanner KDC180 User Guide

What’s in the Box?

► KDC180
► Micro USB Cable
► Ring Trigger or Finger Trigger Glove (Optional)
► KDC® Lanyard
► Protective Rubber Boot
► Quick Manual (Optional)
► KOAMTACON Guide

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.

KDC180 Diagram

Additional Accessories

► Finger Trigger Glove
► Ring Trigger (Left/Right/ Double)
► Protective Rubber Boot
► 2-Slot and 10-Slot Charging Cradles
► Micro USB Cable
► KBLED41 BLE Dongle

KDC180 Models

► KDC180U Wearable 0.SW UHF Reader
►KDC180H 2D lmager
►KDC180H 2D lmager with Keypad
► KDC180H 2D lmager with Inductive Charging
► KDC180H 2D lmager with 0.SW UHF Reader

Bluetooth Profiles Explained

HID inputs data directly into an application. SPP requires KOAMTAC KTSync® app or integration of KOAMTAC SDK to input data into an application.

Pairing & Connecting

1. Navigate to the Bluetooth setting on the host PC, Mac, Smartphone, or Tablet.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the host device and searching for devices.
3. 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 previous panel.
4. Check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your host device. In iOS, the application will need to search devices .
5. From the list, select the KDC180 listed by serial number in brackets that matches the serial number found on the back side of the KDC180.
6. In HID Mode, KDC180 is ready to use.
7. To complete connection in SPP Mode, launch KTSync or your application and select KDC180 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.

1. Navigate to the NFC setting on the host device and ensure that Bluetooth is both enabled and searching for devices.
2. Make sure NFC pairing is enabled on the KDC by navigating to KDC MENU > BLE Config > NFC Pairing > Enabled > Save & Exit.
3. Select the pairing profile on the KDC by navigating to KDC MENU > BT Config > Connect Device > Select HID or SPP > Save & Exit OR use the pairing barcodes in the next panel.
4. Approach the NFC area on the back of the host device with the KDC to complete pairing.

NFC Pairing Barcodes (Android Only)

How to Read Barcodes

1. Aim the KDC directly at the barcode and press the SCAN button on the KDC or on the Ring Trigger, ensuring the beam covers the barcode horizontally.

2. A successful scan (A) will sound 1 beep, show 5 green LEDs, and display the scanned info on the screen. An unsuccessful scan (B) will sound 2 beeps, show 5 red LEDs, and display “Read Failed” on the screen.

LED Indicator Status

Toggling Read Modes*

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 KDC180 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 sound when changing mode with DOWN key.

• Only applicable to KDC180 models with UHF Reader.

KDC180 Accessories

UHF Single Read Mode

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

• 1 short beep sounds when changing mode with DOWN key.

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 sound when changing mode with DOWN key.

How to Read UHF Tags

Use KDC180 UHF facing forward as shown as below. (C)

• Only applicable to KDC180 models with UHF Reader.

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 or MFi, 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.

1. Ensure that the KDC is connected to the host using the HID profile or the KDC is connected via KTSync keyboard using SPP/MFi profiles.
2. Open any application on the host device that contains a text field you want to populate.
3. Tap the text field in the application.
4. Scan any barcode with the KDC.
5. 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, Mac OS X, 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 [email protected].

Specs

Functionality
Memory Flash ROM: 256KB
Program, 256KB User Data Memory RAM: 64KB
Can store up to 13,000 barcodes (EAN-13)

Wedging & Synchronization
Store to file or transfer to app Keyboard wedge function Add-on prefixes and suffixes Barcode option selection

Scan Range (20mil Code39)
KDC180H: 1.73″ to 31.5″ (44 mm to 800 mm)

Supported RFID Standards (UHF Companion)
EPC Class1 Gen2, EPC Gen2 V2

Nominal Read Range (UHF)
1.5’+ (0.5m+)

Interfaces

Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.0: HID (Android/iOS/Windows), SPP (Optional Secure Mode) Micro USB: USB HID, USB Serial (Android w/ OTG cable/Windows)

User Environment
IP Rating: IP65
Drop Spec: 6′ (1.8 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)

Supporting OS
Android, iOS, Mac OS X, Tizen, Windows, Xamarin, Cordova MG_KDC180_20201014

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