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TABLEOFCONTENTS

2.1 KDC Package ....................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 KDC Characteristics ............................................................................................................................. 9

2.3 Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Verify System Requirements ................................................................................................................ 11

Affix Neck Strap to KDC ....................................................................................................................... 11

Copy CD to PC ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Connect KDC to PC .............................................................................................................................. 12

Charge KDC Battery ............................................................................................................................. 12

Configure KDC ..................................................................................................................................... 13

2.4 Basic Operation .................................................................................................................................. 14

Reading Barcodes ................................................................................................................................ 14

Upload Barcode Data to PC ................................................................................................................. 14

2.5 KDC Menus ........................................................................................................................................ 15

KDC Mode Menu .................................................................................................................................. 16

View Data Menu ................................................................................................................................... 16

Set Barcodes Menu .............................................................................................................................. 16

Code Options Menu .............................................................................................................................. 16

Scan Options Menu .............................................................................................................................. 17

Data Process Menu .............................................................................................................................. 18

Bluetooth Menu - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 ................................................................................ 19

PDF417 Menu – KDC200P .................................................................................................................. 20

System Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 21

2.6 LED Status .......................................................................................................................................... 22

2.7 Empty Battery ..................................................................................................................................... 22

2.8 Buffer Full ........................................................................................................................................... 22

2.9 Reset Feature ..................................................................................................................................... 23

2.10 Replace Battery ................................................................................................................................ 24

3.1 Power

.................................................................................................................................................. 25

3.2 Pairing

................................................................................................................................................. 25

3.2 Auto Connect ...................................................................................................................................... 26

3.3 Auto Power On

.................................................................................................................................... 26

3.4 Auto Power Off

.................................................................................................................................... 26

3.5 Beep Warning

...................................................................................................................................... 27

3.6 PWR OFF Time

................................................................................................................................... 27

LISTING OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................................... 5

LISTING OF TABLES ................................................................................................................................ 5

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 7

2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 8

3. BLUETOOTH - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300 .................................................................................. 25

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4.1 Connect to KDC .................................................................................................................................. 29

4.2 Synchronization Settings .................................................................................................................... 30

Destination of Data ............................................................................................................................... 31

Synchronization Methods ..................................................................................................................... 32

KDC Wedge Method ............................................................................................................................. 33

Synchronization Options ....................................................................................................................... 34

4.3 Barcode & KDC Settings .................................................................................................................... 35

4.4 Confirmation Settings ......................................................................................................................... 36

A.1 Symbologies ....................................................................................................................................... 41

A.2 Code Options ..................................................................................................................................... 43

Transmission of Start and Stop Characters ......................................................................................... 43

Reverse Direction ................................................................................................................................. 43

Symbology Conversion ......................................................................................................................... 43

Verification of Optional “Check Digit” ................................................................................................... 44

Transmission of “Check Digit” .............................................................................................................. 44

Resolution of Inconsistencies ............................................................................................................... 45

A.3 Miscellaneous Barcode Information ................................................................................................... 46

Height of a Linear Barcode ................................................................................................................... 46

Check Characters ................................................................................................................................. 46

Prevent Interleave 2 of 5 Partial Reading ............................................................................................. 46

Equation to Determining Potential Number of Stored Barcodes .......................................................... 47

Data Buffer Full ..................................................................................................................................... 47

B.1 Symbology .......................................................................................................................................... 48

B.2 Host Interface ..................................................................................................................................... 49

B.3 Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 49

B.4 Memory .............................................................................................................................................. 49

B.5 Programming ...................................................................................................................................... 50

B.6 KDC200 vs. KDC200P ....................................................................................................................... 50

4. SYNCHRONIZATION ........................................................................................................................... 28

5. MASTER - SLAVE BARCODE COMPARE......................................................................................... 37

6. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 38

7. WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................... 39

8. CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 40

APPENDIX A - BARCODE & SCAN OPTIONS ...................................................................................... 41

APPENDIX B – FAQ ................................................................................................................................ 48

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C.1 Set Symbologies ................................................................................................................................ 51

C.2 Barcode Options ................................................................................................................................ 54

C.3 Delete Last Scanned Barcode ........................................................................................................... 56

C.4 Scan Options ...................................................................................................................................... 57

C.5 Scan Timeout ..................................................................................................................................... 58

C.6 Minimum Barcode Length .................................................................................................................. 59

C.7 Security Level ..................................................................................................................................... 62

C.8 Data Process - Wedge/Store ............................................................................................................. 63

C.9 Data Process - Data Format - Handshake ......................................................................................... 64

C.10 Data Process - Termination Character ............................................................................................ 65

C.11 Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................................... 66

C.12 Bluetooth PWR Off Time .................................................................................................................. 67

C.13 System ............................................................................................................................................. 70

C.14 Sleep Timeout .................................................................................................................................. 72

C.15 Function ........................................................................................................................................... 73

C.16 Number ............................................................................................................................................ 74

C.17 Lower Case Alphabet ....................................................................................................................... 75

C.18 Upper Case Alphabet ....................................................................................................................... 78

C.20 Symbol Character ............................................................................................................................ 82

APPENDIX C - SPECIAL BARCODES ................................................................................................... 51

INDEX ....................................................................................................................................................... 86

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Figure 1 - Contents of KDC Package ______________________________________________________ 8

Figure 2 - Characteristics of KDC100 _____________________________________________________ 9

Figure 3 - Characteristics of KDC200 - KDC200P - KDC300 __________________________________ 10

Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons _____________________________________________________ 13

Figure 5 - KDC Display _______________________________________________________________ 14

Figure 6 - Reset Function for KDC200 - KDC200 - KDC300 ___________________________________ 23

Figure 7 - Reset Function of KDC100 ____________________________________________________ 23

Figure 8 - Replacing KDC Battery _______________________________________________________ 24

Figure 9 - KTSync® Synchronizer Menu __________________________________________________ 28

Figure 10 - COM Port Selection for KDC __________________________________________________ 29

Figure 11 - KTSync® Synchronization Settings _____________________________________________ 30

Figure 12 - KTSync® Barcode, Symbologies, and Scan Options ________________________________ 35

Figure 13 - KTSync® Confirmation Settings ________________________________________________ 36

Figure 14 - Master-Slave Barcode Compare Diagram ________________________________________ 37

LISTINGOFTABLES

Table 1 - Features of KDC ______________________________________________________________ 7

Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery ________________________________________ 12

Table 3 - KDC Menu Options ___________________________________________________________ 15

Table 4 - Factory Default Settings for KDC ________________________________________________ 21

Table 5 - Explanation of LEDs __________________________________________________________ 22

Table 6 - Troubleshooting Techniques ___________________________________________________ 38

Table 7 - Symbologies Supported by KDC ________________________________________________ 41

Table 8 - Add-on for EAN-13 Symbology __________________________________________________ 42

Table 9 - Add-on for EAN-8 Symbology ___________________________________________________ 42

Table 10 - Symbology Conversion _______________________________________________________ 43

Table 11 - Verification of Optional "Check Digit" ____________________________________________ 44

Table 12 - Transmission of "Check Digit" _________________________________________________ 44

Table 13 - Resolution of Inconsistencies __________________________________________________ 45

Table 14 - Symbologies Supported by KDC _______________________________________________ 48

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1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing KoamTac’s revolutionary barcode scanner and data collector. Lightweight

and compact, with a user-friendly design and superior functionality, KoamTac’s KDC works in a variety of

portable applications. Use it independently or as an accessory to your PC, PDA, or smartphone. To find

out more about KoamTac, Inc. and our family of products, visit us at www.koamtac.com.

Table 1 - Features of KDC

FEATURES KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300

USB CONNECTIONS 2 1 1 1

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY YES YES YES YES

SCAN ENGINE Laser Laser Laser Imager

AUTOMATIC DATA UPLOAD YES YES YES YES

STORES 10,000+ BARCODES YES YES YES YES

KTSYNC® SOFTWARE YES YES YES YES

SDK FOR DEVELOPERS YES YES YES YES

SUPPORTS MICROSOFT©

XP, VISTA, MOBILE 5.0+ YES YES YES YES

BLUETOOTH ENABLED NO YES YES YES

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2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION

2.1 KDC Package

The standard KDC package contains:

1. One KDC barcode data collector

2. One USB cable

3. One neck strap

4. One KDC Laser Barcode Data Collector CD with

9 KTSync© for XP, Vista, and Mobile 5.0+

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NOTE: Depending on your region or area, package contents may vary.

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2.3 Installation

Verify System Requirements

Prior to connecting the KDC to your computer, please verify that your system meets the minimum system

requirements.

9 Microsoft Windows XP or Vista

9 Accessible USB port or serial port for connecting KDC to your computer

Affix Neck Strap to KDC

We strongly recommend attaching the neck strap to the KDC. Wear the KDC securely around your neck to

prevent potential damage to the device if dropped. DO NOT swing the product with the neck strap. Contact

with another object may damage the KDC causing it to malfunction. To install the neck strap,

1. Fit small thin cord of the strap around the pillar of the KDC.

2. Loop the thick cord of the strap through the thin loop.

3. Pull the strap tight.

Copy CD to PC

Please create a directory in PC and copy CD files.

• Insert the CD into your PC’s disk drive.

• Create a directory in PC and copy XP.Vista and Mobile5.0_6.0 folders from CD.

• XP.Vista directory contains KTSync® program, User Manual, and KTReader.inf files

• Mobile5.0_6.0 contains KTSync® programs for Microsoft® Windows Pocket PC 2003, Mobile 5.0,

Mobile 6.0 Standard, and Mobile6.0 Professional.

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Connect KDC to PC

The KDC is equipped with one ultra mini USB port. If you have the KDC100, it has two ports, Ultra Mini

and standard Type A which swings out. See Figure 2 for more details. The USB port is used to upload

barcode data and to charge the KDC battery. Prior to using the KDC, your PC must recognize the KDC.

With the USB cable that came with the KDC, connect the KDC to your PC. Follow these directions for

connecting the KDC to your PC.

1. Connect the cable’s ultra mini USB connector to the KDC.

2. Connect the cable’s Type A USB connector to your PC.

3. Wait until your computer beeps and displays the message New Hardware Found.

4. Follow the prompts to search for the KDC device driver.

5. Select KTReader.inf file in XP.Vista directory and continue with the hardware installation procedure.

6. KTReader.inf is the device driver for 32bit Microsoft® Windows XP and Vista. 64bit device driver can

be downloaded from KoamTac home page.

Charge KDC Battery

After installing the KDC, you must charge its battery. To charge the battery, follow these directions.

1. Connect the cable’s ultra mini USB connector to the KDC.

2. Connect the cable’s Type A USB connector to your computer.

3. Your KDC battery will begin charging. Two small LEDs on the front panel will illuminate orange.

When the battery is fully charged, the LEDs will illuminate green.

KDC100 KDC200 KDC200P KDC300

2 Hours 2 Hours 2 Hours 4 Hours

Table 2 – Approximate Time to Charge KDC Battery

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Press UP and DOWN Scroll Buttons

simultaneously to access the KDC

menu.

Configure KDC

The KDC is designed to meet the data collection requirements of many different industries in a variety of

dynamic situations. To perform well in these diverse environments, the KDC is designed to be configured

easily and quickly. For the KDC to perform at its maximum level, the KDC must be configured properly.

Until you are familiar with configuring the KDC, it is recommended that you DO NOT modify the KDC. The

KDC can be configured in three different methods which are explained in Section 2.5 – KDC Menus,

Chapter 3 –Synchronization, and Appendix C – Special Barcodes.

CONFIGURATION METHODS FOR THE KDC

• KDC Menu

• KTSync® Software

• Special Barcodes – Currently only available for the KDC 100 / 200 / 200P only

Figure 4 - Location of Scroll Buttons

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2.4 Basic Operation

Reading Barcodes

Reading a barcode is simply. Point the KDC at a barcode and press the scan button. Be sure to point the

scan engine at the barcode, not at your face, making sure to position the light beam on the barcode. If the

barcode is scanned successfully, you will hear one beep and the LEDs will illuminate in green. The scanned

barcode data will display along with scan time and battery level. Depending on the configuration of your

KDC, other information may also display.

If the scan was unsuccessful, you will hear two beeps, the LEDs will illuminate in red, and the message

Failed reading… will display. If you have problems scanning a barcode, try the following suggestions while

pointing the KDC at the barcode and depressing the scan button.

z Modify the angle of the KDC in relation to the barcode, making the angle bigger or smaller as needed.

z Modify the distance between the barcode and the KDC, moving closer or further away as needed.

z Check option settings defined in the KDC menu section and change options as needed.

z Check that the barcode’s width does not exceed the light beam’s width and vice versa.

Upload Barcode Data to PC

Use the KTSync® synchronization program to upload barcode data from the KDC to your PC. Please refer

to Chapter 4. Synchronization for details.

Figure 5 - KDC Display

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2.5 KDC Menus

Top Menu Sub Menu Note

KDC Mode

Normal Default

Onetime Onetime Compare Mode

Continuous Continuous Compare

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Collation Select Compare Digits

View Data View/Delete View/Delete Data

Set

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EAN13 Enable/Disable

EAN8 Enable/Disable

UPCA Enable/Disable

UPCE Enable/Disable

CODE39 Enable/Disable

ITF14 Enable/Disable

CODE128 Enable/Disable

I2of5 Enable/Disable

CODABAR Enable/Disable

EAN128 Enable/Disable

CODE93 Enable/Disable

CODE35 Enable/Disable

BooklandEAN Enable/Disable

EAN13withAddon Enable/Disable

EAN8withAddon Enable/Disable

UPCAwithAddon Enable/Disable

UPCEwithAddon Enable/Disable

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CodaBar_NoStartStopChars Narrow/Wide

UPCE_as_UPCA Narrow/Wide

EAN8_as_EAN13 Narrow/Wide

UPCE_as_EAN13 Narrow/Wide

ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide

VerifyCheckDigit Narrow/Wide

UPCA_as_EAN13 Narrow/Wide

I2of5_VerifyCheckDigit Narrow/Wide

Code39_VerifyCheckDigit Narrow/Wide

I2of5_ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide

Code39_ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide

UPCE_ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide

UPCA_ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide

EAN8_ReturnCheckDigit Narrow/Wide

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Scan Angle Narrow/Wide

Filter Normal/High

Time Out .5 seconds to 10 seconds

Min. Barcode Length 2 to 36 characters

Security Level 1 to 4 level

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Wedge & Store if Sent

Wedge & Store if Not Sent

Data Format

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Packet Data

Handshake Enable/Disable

Terminator None, CR, LF, CR+LF, or Tab

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Auto Power Off Enabled/Disabled

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Memory Status No. of Stored Barcodes &

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Reset Memory Empties Data Memory

Sleep Timeout Disabled to 10 minutes

Date / Time YYYY:MM:DD or

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Battery % of Battery Charge Available

Version Firmware Version & Serial No.

Button Lock Enabled/Disabled

Beep Sound Enabled/Disabled

Auto Exit Enabled/Disabled

Port Status Enabled/Disabled

Display Format Time & Battery, Type & Time, or

Type & Battery

Factory Default Restores Default Settings

Table 3 - KDC Menu Options

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KDC Mode Menu

The KDC Mode Menu has three options – Normal, Onetime, and Continuous modes.

z Normal: This is the default mode which provides basic barcode scanning. In Normal mode barcode

data can be manipulation directly through the KDC or using KTSync® during the synchronization

process.

z Onetime: This mode allows you to define a master barcode and then compare another barcode to

the master barcode one time.

z Continuous: This mode allows you to define a master barcode and then compare multiple barcodes

to the master barcode continuously.

z Collation: This mode works in conjunction with Onetime and Continuous modes, allowing you to

define a string of characters within the master barcode and a string of characters within a slave

barcode for comparison in Onetime or Continuous modes.

View Data Menu

This menu option allows you to view and/or delete barcodes stored in the KDC.

Set Barcodes Menu

This menu lists all the barcode symbologies supported by your KDC and allows you to select the barcode

symbologies you will be scanning. For maximum scan performance, you should select only the

symbologies you are scanning. Please refer to Appendix A.1 – Symbologies for a detailed listing of

symbologies supported by your KDC.

Code Options Menu

Your KDC supports various Code Options including Transmission of Start and Stop Characters, Symbology

Conversion, Verification of Optional Check Character, and Transmission of Check Digit. Please refer to A.2

Code Options for the symbologies supported by the KDC.

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Scan Options Menu

• Scan Angle: Allows you to configure the laser beam angle to the barcode. Wide is 54o and Narrow is

27o. The default is Wide.

• Filter: Allows you to change the Filter mode from Normal to High for poor quality barcodes.

The default is Normal.

• Timeout: Allows you to set the length of time before the KDC will stop scanning a barcode from .5

second up to 10 seconds. The default is 2 seconds.

• Minimum Barcode Length: Allows you to set a barcode length from 2 characters to 36 characters. It is

strongly recommended that you maximize the minimum barcode length setting to prevent possible

errors. The default is 4 characters.

• Security Level: Allows you to ensure an accurate barcode reading by setting the number of times the

KDC will read a barcode. Security Level is set from 1 up to 4. The higher security level means more

reliable readings though some performance degradation is likely. For poor quality barcodes, we

recommend increasing the security level. The default is 1.

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Data Process Menu

Wedge/Store - The KDC provides five modes of data transmission in keyboard wedging mode.

• Wedge Only: Barcode data is NOT stored in memory but transmitted to the host.

• Wedge & Store Only: Barcode data is stored in memory and transmitted to the host.

• Store Only: Barcode data is stored in memory but NOT transmitted to the host.

• Wedge & Store if Sent: If data transmission is successful, barcode data is stored in memory.

• Wedge & Store if Not Sent: If data transmission is NOT successful, barcode data is stored in memory.

Data Format - The KDC provides two data formats, Barcode Only and Packet Data.

z Barcode Only: KDC transmits scanned barcodes only. User may incorporate proper data

transmission error detection and correction mechanism in this mode.

 KDC supports various termination

characters for barcode only format.

 User can select <NONE>, <CR>, <LF>,

<CR+LF> or <TAB> as the termination character.

z Packet Data: KDC transmits packet data with checksum to minimize transmission errors.

 KTSync® operates in Packet Data mode ONLY.

 If you are using KTSync®, Data Format mode must be set to Packet Data.

Handshake - KDC provides Handshake mode when Data Format is set to Packet Data.

z Handshake Mode will increase the reliability of barcode data transmission.

z The default mode for Handshake is Disabled.

z Data transmission speed is slower when Handshake Mode is Enabled.

Terminator – KDC supports various termination characters when the Data Format mode is set to Barcode

Only. This option allows you to select <NONE>, <CR>, <LF>, <CR+LF>, or <TAB> as the

termination character. The default terminator is <CR+LF>.

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Bluetooth Menu - KDC200 / KDC200P / KDC300

The KDC supports Bluetooth, a robust wireless protocol that allows connectivity between a

Bluetooth enabled KDC and a Microsoft compatible host device running a Bluetooth environment. Before

utilizing the advantages of Bluetooth functionality with the KDC, you should become familiar with Bluetooth

connectivity and its impact on your host environment.

To configure your KDC for Bluetooth functionality, you must use the KDC Menus. To access the menus,

simultaneously press the UP and DOWN scroll buttons on the side of the KDC for about 5

seconds until the KDC Menus display. Use the DOWN button to scroll to Bluetooth then press the

Scan button.

Below is a listing of the Bluetooth options and their settings. The default settings for these options have

been set to increase the usability of Bluetooth technology without compromising the KDC

battery usage. IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend NOT changing these settings until you have fully

tested the Bluetooth connection between the KDC and the host device.

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• Power - Enabled or Disabled • Power - Enabled or Disabled

• Pairing Mode

• Auto Connect - Enabled or Disabled

• Auto Power On - Enabled or Disabled

• Auto Power Off - Enabled or Disabled

• Beep Warning - Enabled or Disabled

• PWR Off Time - 1 to 30 Minutes

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PDF417 Menu – KDC200P

PDF417 Symbology

The KDC200P has the same functionality as the KDC200 but it has an added option for supporting the

PDF417 symbology. For maximum scanning performance for the PDF417 symbology, please become

familiar with the following details.

9 Ensure that not every row of the PDF417 barcode has its own encoding scheme.

9 When scanning a PDF417 barcode, do not cross too many rows.

9 PDF417 barcodes should be scanned horizontally from top to bottom if possible.

The PDF417 Menu lets you configure options for scanning this symbology which are discussed below.

KTSync also allows you to configure these PDF417 options.

z Quality Level – This option allows you to configure the Quality Level of the barcode you are

scanning so the KDC is able to read it. This option adjusts the number of errors and erasures

defined in the PDF417 standard. The higher the Quality Level, the more accurate the scan but

the speed of the scan is reduced. The Quality Level option can be set between 1 and 4. The

default Quality Level is 2.

z Tilt Level – This option affects the speed and the accuracy of the scanner/decoder. If

you allow for more tilt, this may lead to poor quality data, especially when the number

of columns is large. However, when scanning a PDF417 barcodes with large number

of columns, a certain amount of tilt is necessary. The optimal Tilt Level for your KDC

will depend on the quality and size of the PDF417 barcodes you are scanning. The

default Tilt Level is 3.

z Start/Stop – This option is used to reduce the chance of scan errors but may prevent decoding

of partially occluded barcodes. To use this option, a Start and Stop characters must be

defined. When the KDC is not scanning PDF417 barcodes, this option should be set to

Disable. The default setting is Disable.

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