KOAMTAC KDC480/KDC485 Series Mini Guide

What's in the Box?

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

Basic Operation

1. 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.
2. A successful scan will sound 1 beep and show a green LED. An unsuccessful scan will sound 2 beeps and show a red LED.

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.

Visual representations of KDC480 and KDC485 models indicate the 3-second press duration for power operations.

Bluetooth Profiles Explained

HID (Human Interface Device)

Allows one-way Bluetooth communication with an Android or iOS host device. The KDC only transmits data to the host device.

SPP (Serial Port Profile)

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

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

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 the previous panel.
4. If the 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).
5. Check the list of available Bluetooth devices on your host device.
6. From the list, select the KDC listed by serial number in brackets that matches the serial number found on the back side of the KDC.
7. In HID mode, the KDC is now ready to use.
8. To complete connection in SPP mode, launch KTSync or your application and select the KDC.

The KDC will beep when successfully connected.

Pairing Barcodes

HID: [Barcode for HID profile]

HID Windows: [Barcode for HID Windows profile]

SPP: [Barcode for SPP profile]

Additional Accessories

• SmartSled Cases for Apple and Android
• SmartSled Custom Cases
• OTG General Universal & uniVERSE Case Adaptors
• 1-Slot and 4-Slot Charging Cradles
• 1100mAh Hardpack Battery
• HF RFID Companion
• 0.5W UHF Companion
• 1.0W UHF Companion
• mPOS & MSRIC Companion
• Pistol Grip Companion
• 2000mAh Extended Battery

Available Models

• KDC480L 1D Laser SmartSled Scanner
• KDC480D 1D CCD SmartSled Scanner
• KDC480C 2D Imager SmartSled Scanner
• KDC480 SmartSled (no barcode scanner)
• KDC485S 1D Laser SmartSled Scanner
• KDC485H 2D Imager SmartSled Scanner

Using Keyboard Wedge

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 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 profile.
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®

KTSync® 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/applications

Software Development Kit (SDK)

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

Specifications

Functionality

Memory Flash ROM

256KB Program, 8MB User Data

Memory RAM

64KB

Storage Capacity

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 Temperature

-4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)

Storage Temperature

-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)

Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

KDC480 Companions

• 1.0W UHF Reader
• HF and 0.5W UHF Readers
• mPOS
• 2000mAh Extended Battery
• Pistol Grip
• MSR/IC Reader

KDC480 Diagram

Diagram of KDC480 scanner showing components: SCAN buttons, DOWN button, LED indicator, Scan Window, Speaker, Battery compartment, USB Type-C port, Hand Strap attachment point, Model Number label, and Serial Number label. KDC485 models are identical except for their angled scan engines.

Helpful Barcodes

Enable Beep Sound: [Barcode for enabling beep sound]

Disable Beep Sound: [Barcode for disabling beep sound]