KB3100 SERIES
PROGRAMMABLE KEYBOARD
USER’S MANUAL
Rev. : B1
SOME IMPORTANT NOTES
FCC NOTES
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures to correct the interference.
WARRANTY LIMITS
Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any person other than the
authorized technicians. The user should consult his/her dealer for the problem happened.
Warranty voids if the user does not follow the instructions in application of this merchandise.
The manufacturer is by no means responsible for any damage or hazard caused by improper
application.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is written in an attempt with full strength to assist the user to utilize the
powerful programmable keyboard KB3100 series which consists of a 6 positioned electronic
control key and 112 press keys which provides excellent tactile click when pressed, and an
optional magnetic stripe reader for either ISO or JIS standards. The KB3100 not only is capable
of being programmed to transmit whatever code a standard PC or PS2 keyboard can deliver, but
also provides a great variety of programmability such that contains all capabilities of the most
modern programmable keyboards.
The manufacturer of this product heartily apologizes to the user for reserving the right
to change or to modify this manual without notice due to the rapid and constant progress and
improvement on science and technology.
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Copyright Mustek Corp. 1999
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
SCOPE
FEATURES
MODEL UMBERS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
OPTION LIST
INSTALLATION
CABLE CONNECTION
KEYTOP LAYOUT
APPLICATION
KEYBOARD CONSTRUCTION
PRELOADED PATTERN
MSR (Magnetic Stripe Reader)
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PROGRAMMING THE KEYBOARD
EASINESS IN PROGRAMMING
ANSWER BACK CODE
HOT KEY PROGRAMMING
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PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 3
ENTER “HOT KEY PROGRAMMING” MODE . . .
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INPUT THE CONTENT TO BE PROGRAMMED .
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EXIT “HOT KEY PROGRAMMING” MODE . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
CASE MATERIALS
POWER ON LED
KEY SWITCH TYPE
KEY STROKE TRAVEL
KEY TOP SIZE
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PREPRINTED KEYS
KEY CAP
PROGRAMMABILITY
POSITION CONTROL KEY
OUTPUT INTERFACE
MAGNETIC STRIPE READER
POWER CONSUMPTION
MECHANICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
RELIABILITY INFORMATION
APPLICABLE CONFORMITY
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READER SPECIFICATION
CARD DATA FORMAT
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I. OVERVIEW
A. SCOPE
The KB3100 series is a series of powerful programmable
keyboard suitable for application in both IBM PC compatible system and
PS2 compatible system, programmable without TSR under DOS,
Windows 3.1 and also Windows95/Windows98 environment. This series
provides 112 keys (max.) of a comfortable size 18 x 22 mm in 8 x 14
matrix and a 6 position control key which is capable of sending answer
back codes according to the position of the key.
B. FEATURES
• Powerful programming ability (hot key programming, programming
under DOS, off-line programming under DOS, programming under
Windows, multiple page, multiple level, whole range key content,
time delay, position sense answer back code, etc.)
• True spill proof structure
• Reliable and pleasant key click
• Comfortable key size
• Alternative blank key, double key and quad key
• Optional MSR (Magnetic Stripe Reader), soft dust cover
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C. MODEL NUMBERS
MODEL # DESCRIPTION
KB3100 Standard model (8 KB non-volatile memory)
KB3100M2 Keyboard with 2 tracks ISO7811 MSR (tracks 1 & 2)
KB3100M2/3 Keyboard with 2 tracks ISO7811 MSR (tracks 2 & 3)
KB3100M3 Keyboard with 3 tracks ISO7811 MSR (tracks 1, 2 & 3)
KB3100MJ
NOTE: PS/II or PC interface selectable.
Keyboard with 2 tracks JIS II MSR (JIS I track 2 & JIS
II)
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II. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Programmable keyboard
• Key clip x 1 (mounted at bottom of the programmable keyboard)
• Accessory bag including:
⇒ Interface cable CCBLA-055-2 for PC KB
or CCBLA-055-1 for PS/II KB x 1
⇒ Legend sheet x 4
⇒ Control keys 4 pcs/set x 1 (set)
⇒ Utility software diskette x 1
⇒ User’s manual x 1
⇒ Key cap (for single key) x 100
⇒ Key top (for single key) x 8
⇒ Blank key x 2
A. OPTION LIST
• MSR (ISO track 1 & 2, ISO track 2 & 3, ISO track 1, 2 & 3,
or JIS I track 2 + JIS II) /pc
• Quad key with key cap / set
• Double key with key cap / set
• Blank key / pc
• Single key top and key cap / set
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III. INSTALLATION
IICC
A. CABLE CONNECTION
Take the cable CCBLA-055-2 out of the accessory bag and
connect the 6 pin DIN male plug of the cable to the central 6 pin female
connector at the bottom of the programmable keyboard (ref. Fig. 3-1),
connect the other end (5 pin DIN male plug) to the PC or a compatible
system. Connect the PC keyboard or any other keyboard wedged input
device such as a CCD scanner to the 5 pin DIN female connector at the
bottom of the programmable keyboard if such connection is required.
For installation in a PS2 or a compatible system with a PS2
interface type KB3100, the cable in the accessory bag should be
CCBLA-055-1. Connect the 6 pin DIN male plug of cable CCBLA-0551 to the central 6 pin DIN female connector at the left of the bottom of
the programmable keyboard as the way for PC. Connect the mini DIN 6
male plug of the cable to the PS2 or a compatible system. Connect the
PS2 keyboard or other PS2 keyboard wedged device like a CCD scanner
to the 6 pin mini DIN female connector at the bottom of the
programmable keyboard.
Monitor
PC
LLPP
LL44
LLOO
LL33LL22LL11
PPOOWWEE
MMAAGGNNEETT
SSTTRRIIPP
RREEAADDEE
RR
PC KB
CCBLA-055-2
KB3100
Fig. 3 - 1
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