Posiflex KB-6800 User Manual

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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 its own expense will be required to take whatever
measures to correct the interference.

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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:

the powerful programmable keyboard KB-6800 series which consists of a 6 positioned
electronic control key and 84 press keys which provides excellent tactile click when
pressed, and an optional magnetic stripe reader for ISO standards. The KB-6800 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.
The information in this manual contains only essential hardware concerns for general
user and is subject to change without notice. Posiflex reserves the right to alter product
designs, layouts or drivers without notification. The system integrator shall provide
applicative notices and arrangement for special options utilizing this product. The user
may find the most up to date information of the hardware from web sites:

http://www.posiflex.com or http://www.posiflex.com.tw

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KB-6800/KB-6800U Series

Programmable Keyboard

User’s Manual

Rev. Original

This manual is written in an attempt with full strength to assist the user to utilize

Part 1

I. OVERVIEW

A. SCOPE

The KB-6800 series is a series of powerful programmable keyboard suitable
for application in PC compatible system, programmable without TSR under
DOS, WEPOS, Win XP pro, POSReady and Linux environment. This series
provides 70 keys (max.) of a comfortable size in 6 x 9 matrix within which a 4
x 4 numerical keypad resides and a 6 position control key which is capable of
altering definition set of all programmable keys and sending answer back
codes according to the position of the key.

B. FEATURES

1) Powerful programming ability
KB-6800: programming under DOS, programming under

Windows, multiple page, multiple level, whole range
key content, time delay, position sense answer back
code, etc.

KB-6800U: programming under Windows, multiple page, whole

range key content, time delay, position sense answer
back code, etc.)

2) True spill proof structure

3) Reliable and pleasant key click

4) Comfortable key size

5) Optional blank key, double key for alternative key group layout

6) Optional MSR (Magnetic Stripe Reader)

7) Support two types of interface, PS2 interface for KB-6800 and

USB interface for KB-6800U

8) WEPOS and POSReady is supported in KB-6800U

II. INSTALLATION

A. PS2 CABLE CONNECTION

For installation in a PC or a compatible system with KB-6800 connect the 6
pin DIN male plug of cable out of the accessory bag to the 6 pin DIN female
connector at the left of the bottom of the programmable keyboard. Connect the
mini DIN 6 male plug of the cable to the PS2 KB port of the 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 if required.

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KB-6800

PC KB

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PC

PS2 KB

or USB

For installation in a PC or a compatible system with KB-6800U connect the
“B” type connector of the interface cable to the “B” type USB connector at the
middle of bottom of the programmable keyboard and connect the other end of
“A” type to the USB port of PC or a compatible system.

PS2 Cable

Fig.3-1

B. USB CABLE CONNECTION

USB Cable

KB-6800U

C. KEYTOP LAYOUT

Fig.3-2

The basic layout of this programmable keyboard is a matrix with 6 rows and
13 columns to provide maximum 70 keys with the 6 position control key.
However, there are means for the user to break the monotony and to improve
the efficiency in application of this programmable keyboard.

First of all, there are 4 legend sheets of different colours in the accessory bag
that the user may want to print the identification for each programmed key into

Part 3

each cell of the sticker matrix and then stick each cell printed with the
identification onto the surface of the corresponding key top. A key cap from
the accessory bag can be snapped on the key top to protect the sticker (ref. Fig.
3-2). In this way the user may feel a lot easier in using the programmable
keyboard.

At the bottom of the programmable keyboard, the user may find an adjustable
key clip which can be used to pick up the key cap whenever required (ref. Fig.
3-2). The two “feet” of the key clip should be pulled wide for use with double
key and quad key (ref. Fig. 3-5). It is advisable to use a flattop (minus sign)
screw driver to help getting the key top off when necessary (ref. Fig. 3-2, 3-3
and 3-4).

If there is a need to install a key top onto the programmable keyboard, the user
should notice that at the bottom of each key top, one of the four walls is
springy and in the hole on the keyboard to accept the bottom of the key top
there is a protuberance at the lower side. The user should match the springy
wall of key top against the protuberance in the hole (ref. Fig. 3-6) and press the
key top down till a click sound is heard. The key cap (except the blank key)
should be placed after the printed label is stuck onto the key top.

Among the options available for this programmable keyboard is a set of
“numerical keys” which is composed of 12 individual keys each is pre-printed
with one from the set of “0”, “00”, “.”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”
and “9”. These numerical keys are moulded in a little different shape from the
normal individual keys and are suitable for the user to create a particular
“numerical keypad” at any zone on the programmable keyboard which is
convenient to the user (ref. Fig. 3-7).

Furthermore, there are blank keys available which the user can use to form
visible partitions or clusters of key tops on the programmable keyboard. When
the user wants to make a group of keys on the programmable keyboard clearly
separated from the rest part of the keyboard for certain specific application,
he/she can use the blank keys to replace the normal individual keys around the
area. The top surface of a blank key is at the ground level of the key stroke for
other keys (ref. Fig. 3-7). The blank key will not be pressed down when
pressed. The user may order for accessional quantity of the blank keys as
option for his/her application.

There are also double key and quad key available for the user to configure the
programmable keyboard such that the most frequently used keys may occupy
larger areas. The double key occupies two “vertically” adjacent positions and

Part 4

Springy

uses only the bottom position for key content (ref. Fig. 3-3). The quad key
occupies a two by two metrical area and uses only the lower right position for
key content (ref. Fig. 3-4).

An example of using the above mentioned alternate key tops is shown in Fig.
3-7.

Fig. 3 - 2 Fig. 3 - 3 Fig. 3 - 4

Protuberance

wall

Fig. 3 - 5 Fig. 3 - 6

Single key

Numerical keys

Fig. 3-7

Double key

Part 5