POSIFLEX Business Machines KB-6600U, KB-6600 User Manual

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:

the powerful programmable keyboard KB-6600 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-6600 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

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KB-6600/KB-6600U Series

Programmable Keyboard

User’s Manual

Rev. A1

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

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Part 1

I. OVERVIEW

A. SCOPE

The KB-6600 series is a series of powerful programmable keyboard
suitable for application in PC compatible system, programmable without TSR
under DOS, Win98/2000, Win XP embedded and Win XP Pro environment.
This series provides 84 keys (max.) of a comfortable size 19 x 19 mm in 6 x 15
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-6600: programming under DOS, programming under

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

KB-6600U: 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-6600 and

USB interface for KB-6600U

8) WEPOS is supported in KB-6600U

II. PACKAGE CONTENTS

1) Programmable keyboard

2) Key clip x 1 (mounted at bottom of the programmable keyboard)

3) Accessory bag including:
 Interface cable: PS2 KB cable (21863152800)

or USB KB cable (21863150800) x 1

 Legend sheet x 4
 Control keys 4 pcs/set x 1 (set)
 Posiflex product information C D x 1
 User’s manual x 1
 Key cap (for single key) x 68

Part 2

A. OPTION LIST

1) MSR (ISO track 1 & 2, ISO track 1, 2 & 3, or JIS I / II) /pc

2) Double key with key cap / set

3) Blank key / pc

4) Single key top and key cap / set

III. INSTALLATION

A. PS2 CABLE CONNECTION

For installation in a PC or a compatible system with KB-6600 connect the
6 pin DIN male plug of cable 21863152800 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.

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.

PC

PS2 Cable:
21863152800

Fig.3-1

B. USB CABLE CONNECTION

For installation in a PC or a compatible system with KB-6600U connect

Monitor

PC KB

KB-6600

Part 3

Monitor

PC

USB Cable:
21863150800

KB-6600U

PS2 KB or USB KB

Fig.3-2

C. KEYTOP LAYOUT

The basic layout of this programmable keyboard is a matrix with 6 rows
and 15 columns to provide maximum 84 positions for push keys with a 6
position control key and LED indicators. Within these 84 positions there is
four by four matrix below the control key area configured as numerical keypad.
This numerical keypad is a set of “numerical keys” which is composed of 12
numerical keys each is preprinted with one from the set of “0”, “00”, “.”, “1”,
“2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8” and “9” plus “-”, “+” and a double size
“Enter” key (ref. Fig. 3-7). 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 colors in the accessory
bag that the user may want to print the identification for each programmed key
into 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.
3-3). 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. 3-3). The two “feet” of the key clip should be pulled wide
for use with double key (ref. Fig. 3-4). It is advisable to use a flattop (minus
sign) screw driver to help getting the key top off when necessary (ref. Fig. 3-3
and 3-4 ).

Whenever there comes the need to install a key top onto the

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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. 3-5) 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.

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 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 adjacent positions and uses only the
bottom position for key content (ref. Fig. 3-4). An example of using the above
mentioned alternate key tops is shown in Fig. 3-7

protuberance

Fig. 3-3 Fig. 3-4

Fig. 3-5

Springy
wall

Fig. 3-6

Single key

umerical keys

Fig. 3-7

Double key

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