Model: LK7000
Programmable Matrix Keyboard
119 Keys with Built-in Scanner and MSR
USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES............................................................................... 1
CARTON CONTENTS.............................................................. 2
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS ................................................. 3
FUNCTIONAL TEST ................................................................ 4
UTILITY DISK CONTENTS ...................................................... 6
INSTALLINGTHE LK7000.EXE UTILITY PROGRAM .............. 7
STARTING THE LK7000.EXE PROGRAM ............................... 7
PROGRAMMINGTHE LK7000 KEYBOARD............................. 8
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ................................................. 10
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE LK7000 .................................... 11
INTER-STRING DELAY ............................................ 11
MULTI-LEVEL DEFINITION ...................................... 12
SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS .................................................14
DATA TRANSFER MENU .........................................................16
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................18
ADDENUM ................................................................................ 19
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FEATURES
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Optional left or right laser bar code reader
Optional credit card reader
Contemporary design
Fully programmable
Matrix Layout
Tactile mechanical key switches
Keylock for multiple program layers
Multiple shift layers
True keyboard wedge function, operates with or without
computer keyboard
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Up to 256 characters/key, include all function & control keys
No programming accessory kit, TSR program, or battery required
Available with RS232C output
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CARTON CONTENTS
LK7000
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Keyboard, Model LK7000
Computer interface cable - RJ11 6-pin Male
Programming Utility software and User's Manual disk
Legend label sheet
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HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
The LK7000 can be connected to an IBM101 PC, XT, AT or clone
computer, PS/2 computer, or computer terminal. The following diagram
shows how the keyboard connects to the computer and standard
keyboard or other keyboard peripheral (magnetic stripe reader, scanner,
etc.).
To
Computer
Reserved
for optional
MSR
To
Peripheral
NOTE:
Before making any connections it is always advisable to
turn off the computer.
A. Connecting the LK7000 to an IBM101 PC, XT, AT, or clone
computer’s keyboard port:
1. Use the computer interface cable. Plug the AT or PS/2 Male
connector plug into the compter. Connect the RJ11 connector into
the “To Computer” connector on the LK7000.
2. Connect the keyboard interface cable to the standard keyboard. The
PS/2 Female connector plugs into the PS/2 connector on the rear
panel of the LK7000. The RJ11 connector plugs into the “To
Peripheral” connector on the back of the LK7000.
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FUNCTIONAL TEST
For testing purposes, your LK7000 keyboard was pre-programmed with a
template called LK7000.TPL. The following simple steps will verify that
the keyboard is in good working condition:
1. Follow the Hardware Connections procedure described earlier in
this manual to connect the LK7000 to your computer.
2. Turn on your computer.
3. The keyboard may be tested under DOS or Windows.
4. If it is working under Windows, open Notepad or any text
editing software. Press keys on the keyboard one by one to verify
that programmed key definitions are activated.
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UTILITY DISK CONTENTS
All LK7000 keyboards come with a utility software disk. This disk
contains several important files:
LK7000D.EXE - Use this utility with or without the keyboard being
attached. It is used to program the keyboard.
For a complete description of how this program
works see the section “Programming the LK7000
keyboard”.
LK7000.TPL -
This template was pre-programmed into the
keyboard and matches the legend shown on the
previous page. If you have any questions on how to
program a particular key you can refer back to this
template to see how it was originally programmed.
INSTALLINGTHE LK7000D.EXE UTILITY PROGRAM
The first step in using the LK7000D.EXE utility program is to copy the
program to your hard drive.
1. Insert the LK7000 utility software into drive A or B of the
computer.
2. Type MD LK7000 at the “C>“ prompt to make a directory named
LK7000.
3. Type CD LK7000 to make the LK7000 directory active.
4. Type COPY A:*.* If the disk was inserted into drive A then all
files will be copied into the hard drive’s directory (LK7000). If
drive B is used then you must type COPY B:*.*
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STARTINGTHE LK7000D.EXE PROGRAM
This program can be used with or without the keyboard being attached to the
computer. Note that the PC must be booted up in DOS before starting the
program. It will not run properly under Windows DOS prompt.
To start the program, type LK7000D at the LK7000 DOS prompt and press
ENTER. When the program is up, it will automaticallly display the graphic
graphics screen as below.
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PROGRAMMING THE LK7000 KEYBOARD
The following procedure will show you how to program your LK7000
with standard (keyboard) alphanumeric characters. The keyboard can
be programmed with either ASCII or Scan code information. The default
mode is the ASCII code mode.The following procedure assumes both
a LK7000 keyboard and a 101 keyboard are attached.
NOTE:
To run this program you must exit windows completely.
Do not shell out fromWindows.
1. With the correct programming graphics present. Select the cell
you want to program by using the arrow keys on the 101 keyboard.
The Up and Down arrows will select the row while the Shift and
either the Right or Left arrow key will select the column.
2. Enter your programming text via the 101 keyboard. Continue
programming until all the keys are programmed. It is not necessary
to program all the keys for the LK7000 to function properly. The
maximum number of alphanumeric characters that can be
programmed for any one key is 256.
NOTE:
The maximum number of alphanumeric characters that
can be programmed per standard keyboard is 1856.
DATA TRANSFER MENU
Dos shell
File list (*.tpl)
Load file from disk
Read from keyboard
Save file to disk
Write to keyboard
Press ESC to Quit
3. Press F2 to call up the Data Transfer Menu. There will be
several choices to choose from.
4. Type W to write the programmed data into the LK7000’s non
volatile memory. A “Writing Data” screen will open showing the
percentage of memory written. It will take approximately 7 seconds
to copy the data into the keyboard.
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5. Type S to save the programmed data into the LK7000 directory.
You can select up to an 8 character name. It will be saved with a
.TPL extension.
6. Press ESC to terminate the Data Transfer Menu.
7. Press F10 followed by Y to exit the utility program.
8. To verify that your program has been successfully installed,
simply press any programmed key. The information stored in
that key will appear on the monitor.
9. The next time you want to install the legend you just created
simple press F2 to call up the Data Transfer Menu and then
press L to open the Load window.
10. Enter the name of the file in the legend window with its proper
extension (.TPL) and press ENTER. The legend will now show
on your monitor.
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ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
The LK7000 POS keyboard can be programmed with all special control
and function keys such as the Shift, Ctrl, Alt, F1 through F12, and the up/
down/left/right arrow keys. The procedure to program these special keys is
shown below:
1. Start the LK7000 utility program.
2. Select the cell to be programmed. Press F8 to enter the scan-
code mode. The “code type” information changes from ASCII to
SCAN.
NOTE: The scan-code mode will only be active for this cell. You must
select F8 for each cell you want to program with scan-code
information.
3. Under the scan-code mode, each alphanumeric character is
enclosed in parenthesis. For special function or control keys, press
ESC (three vertical bars will be present) followed by the special
function or control key you want to program.
For example, to program the INS (insert) key, press ESC and
then the INS key on the 101 keyboard. To program the ESC key,
simply press the ESC key twice. Special function and control
keys will not appear inside parenthesis. The three vertical bars
will disappear once the special function key is depressed.
4. You may return to the start-up graphic screen (short menu) by
pressing Ctrl-Alt-F4 again.
NOTES:
1) Special function keys require ESC as the leading code. In the scan-code mode, you
can view the symbol of the special key or the hex code equivalent of the special key. To
view, simply press F7 to toggle between symbol and hex modes.
2) Once a special function key (shift, ctrl, alt, etc.) is programmed it may be necessary to
un-select the function. To do so, press in sequence ESC, f (lower case F), 0 (zero),
ESC, followed by the special function key (shift, ctrl alt, etc.)
3) Any given programmable location may be toggled between scan-code mode and ASCII-
code mode. Pressing the F8 key on the keyboard will change the cell’s programming
mode to scan-code mode. Pressing F9 on the keyboard will change the cell’s
programming mode to ASCII-code mode. Changing modes in a cell that has been
previously programmed will erase all the information in that cell.
4) To enter hex scan-codes directly, press ESC followed by the 2-digit hex number. For
example, to program the CTRL key press ESC followed by 1D. The LK7000
program will add the leading zero
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE LK7000
Besides being able to program all the keys of an IBM101 keyboard, the
LK7000 has also incorporated three state-of-the-art features which will
add flexibility and functionality to the keyboard.
INTER-STRING DELAY
This feature allows for a time delay(s) to be installed after a character(s)
has been inserted into a cell. To use this feature follow the steps below:
1. Enter the character(s) which will precede the delay. For
example, ABC.
2. Depress and hold the ALT key while pressing the letter D. A time
delay screen will open asking for the amount of delay you require
(up to 240 seconds). Select the appropriate delay and press
ENTER. A square pixel will appear on the programming line
immediately following the last character typed.
3. Type the next character(s), DEF. You can use more than one
delay per cell and each delay time can be different.
4. Save the template and then write the template to the keyboard.
5. Exit the LK7000 program by pressing F10 followed
by the letter Y.
6. Press the location key where the time delay character has been
stored. The monitor will display ABC immediately. After the delay
time you entered for this key has expired, DEF will be displayed on
the monitor and the cursor will be present at the prompt.
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MULTI-LEVEL DEFINITION
This feature can increase the apparent number of programmable
keys by allowing you to program different levels into any cell. For every
different level you program you must select another key to be a “SHIFT
LEVEL” key. Programming is accomplished in the normal manner. After
programming the base level a separator bar must be entered to separate
the base level from the second level. You can program more than
two levels per cell. For example, if you needed to program small coffee,
medium coffee, and large coffee into one cell follow the procedure
outlined below:
1. Select a blank cell and enter the most common coffee first
(medium coffee). Mark the legend sheet for this cell COFFEE.
2. Enter the separator bar by depressing and holding the ALT key
and pressing the letter S. A solid line will appear on the
programming line immediately following the last character typed.
3. Enter the second level (small coffee) followed by another
separator.
4. Enter the third level of information (large coffee). The entire
programming line should look like the following:
F5 MEDIUM COFFEE SMALL COFFEE LARGE COFFEE
5. Select a blank location to (F11) become the first level shift
position. Mark the legend sheet for this location SMALL.
6. Change the programming mode of this cell to scan-code mode
(F8). Depress and hold the ALT key while pressing the letter A.
A triangle inside brackets (< >) will appear on the programming
line. This key when depressed and held will activate all keys that
have a second level.
7. Select another blank location (F12). This will become the second
level shift position (will activate the third level of information). Mark
the legend sheet for this position LARGE.
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8. Change the programming mode of this cell to the scan-code mode
(F8). Depress and hold the ALT key while depressing the letter A
twice. Two triangles inside brackets will appear on the programming
line.
9. To use this feature in your application is extremely simple. When
medium coffee is desired just press the F5 key (the first level of
information stored in cell F5 will be sent to the computer). When
a small coffee is desired press and hold the F11 key while pressing
the F5 key (the second level of information stored in cell F5 will
be sent to the computer). When a large coffee is desired press
and hold the F12 key while pressing the F5 key (the third level of
information stored in cell F5 will be sent to the computer)
NOTE: There is no preset limit to the number of levels that can be
programmed into a keyboard.
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SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS
The keyboard can be set up with many different programming options. To
activate the configuration menu screen press F3. By depressing the high-
lighted letter in each option, the program will enable or disable that
option. The default settings are shown in the graphic below.
Send reak-codes for scan-codes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
nable beep while a key pressed
E
N
o beep if a key is undefined
ranslate to code-set #2 for AT
T
Emulating T keyboard always
X
Use LT+num to generate ASCII
No
A
Enable Typematic for s an codes
No
c
Enable Typematic for ASC I codes
No
I
E
ulating Link Terminal
No
m
InterCharacter Delay ( /-):
+
mS
2
Enable R 232 Output
S
No
Baud ate:
R
9600
NONE
arity:
P
-bits
ength of Data:
L
8
Press a High-light Letter to select
Esc ==> Quit from this menu
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DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL CONFIGURATION MENU F3
Send Break-code for scan-codes - Enables or disables the transmission
of break codes for each scan code programmed into the keyboard.
Enable beep while a key pressed - Enables or disables the entire keyboard
from beeping when any key is depressed.
No beep if a key is undefined - If a key is not programmed it will not
beep when depressed.
Translate to code set #2 for AT - Enables or disables the output of the
keyboard to be translated into AT scan code.
Emulating XT keyboard always - Enables or disables the output of the
keyboard to be translated into XT scan code.
Use ALT +num to generate ASCII - Enables or disables the ability to use
the ALT key along with the numeric keyboard to generate ASCII codes.
Enable typematic for scan codes - Enables or disables keys programmed
with scan code information to repeat the programmed characters as long
as the key remains depressed.
Enable typematic for ASCII codes - Enables or disables keys programmed
with ASCII code information to repeat the programmed characters as long
as the key remains depressed.
Emulating LinkTerminal - Enables or disables the keyboards ability to
emulate a link terminal.
Intercharacter Delay (+/-) - The time delay between characters can be
adjusted from 1 millisecond to 266 milliseconds. This delay is set for all
characters programmed into the keyboard. Do not confuse this feature with
the inter-string delay feature.
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DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL CONFIGURATION MENU F3
(CONTINUED)
Enable RS232 Output - Enables or disables the output of the keyboard to
the RS232 port (DB9 connector). If this option is set toYES then the protocol
settings must be set to mirror the application software.
Baud Rate - This option selects 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19,200 baud
rates.
Parity - This option selects ODD, EVEN or NO parity.
Length of data - This option selects either 7 or 8 data bits.
DATA TRANSFER MENU
COMPUTER'S
RAM
rite
W
ave
S
MEMORY
oad
L
ead
R
LK7000
KEYBOARD
COMPUTER'S
HARD DISK
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Dos shell
File list (*.tpl)
Load file from disk
Read from keyboard
Save file to disk
Write to keyboard
Press ESC to Quit
The LK7000 keyboard, working in conjunction with the LK7000.EXE
utility software, can perform the following powerful functions:
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Save programmed data as a template file (.TPL) in both the keyboard
and the hard drive of the computer. To save programmed data to the
keyboard use the W (Write to keyboard) option of the Data Transfer
Menu. To save programmed data to the hard drive use the S (Save file
to disk) option of the Data Transfer Menu.
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Load (L) a previously programmed template from the hard disk into the
computer’s volatile RAM memory. The same template can then be
written (W) into the non-volatile memory of the keyboard. This process,
as an example, allows a restaurant to change from a breakfast menu to
a lunch menu within 7 seconds.
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Enables the computer to read (R) a template stored in the LK7000.
That template can then be saved (S) to the hard disk for future use.
Display a list of templates that have been stored onto the hard disk
within the LK7000 directory. From the Data Transfer Menu select F for
File List. The computer’s monitor will display the list of .TPL files stored
in the LK7000 directory.
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Interruption of the programming process to shell out to DOS (D) to
perform other operations. To return to the programming process type
EXIT at the DOS prompt.
NOTE: Never shell out of windows to work in this utility program.
Boot up computer in DOS.
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LK7000 PROGRAMMABLE KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL
PROGRAMMING THE KEYBOARD
Weight
1.Use the utility software supplied to program up to
256 alphanumeric characters per key. Utility
program will write to and read from computer disk
memory.
2. Keyboard supports computer control keys (Shift,
CTRL, ALT, F1 through F12) and all arrow keys).
Basic Unit
with MSR
with Scanner
2.5lbs.
2.7lbs.
2.6lbs.
Dimension (in inches)
STD
15.7
8.5
w/MSR
15.7
9.0
Width
Depth
Front Height 0.5
Rear Height 1.8
w/legs ext. 2.2
Full travel mechanical
Life cycle >10 million tactile cycles
2 tracks standard
0.5
3.0
3.7
CONNECTOR PINOUTS
J1 (PS/2F) to PS/2 Keyboard
1
2
3
4
5
6
Keyboard Data
No Connection
Ground
+5VDC
Clock
Keys
6
5
3
4
MSR
2
Life Cycle
300,000 passes
Laser
1
SCANNER
Shield
Class
MTBF
CDRH Class II
100,000 hours
J2 (RJ11F) to Computer
1
2
3
4
5
6
Clock
Data
No Connection
Ground
+5VDC
123456
ELECTRICAL
Input voltage (from computer)
+5VDC
Current
Basic Unit
MSR
25ma
50ma
No Connection
Scanner
Standby
15ua
J3 (RJ45F) to MSR
Scan Mode
Surge
100ma
130ma
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RDP1
RCP1
CLS1
RDP2
RCP2
CLS2
12345678
ENVIRONMENTAL
OperatingTemp
0oC to +50oC
StorageTemp
Relative Humidity
Operating
-20oC to +60oC
+5VDC
Ground
85% max. non-condensing
Non-operating
Vibration (10 to 55 Hz.)
Shock
90% max. non-condensing
J4 (DB9M) RS232C to Computer
4G's
40G's
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DCD
Receive Data (from computer)
Transmit Data (to computer)
DTR
Ground
DSR
RTS
CTS
No connection
INTERFACE
1
2
3
4
Keyboard Wedge
RS232C
Standard
Optional
GENERALINFORMATION
6
7
8
9
Keyboard interface cable, utility software, and
legend labels supplied.
Pins 1,4, and 6 are tied together internally
Pins 7 and 8 are tied together internally
J4
J1
J2
J3
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ADDENDUM
SCANNER POSITION
The LK7000, a matrix programmable keyboard with built-in scanner,
was designed with the end user in mind. The scanner can be
factory installed on either side of the keyboard, giving the end-
user the versatility required in todays applications.
PITCH ANGLE
To accomodate different customer installations the scanner’s
pitch angle can be adjusted via a lever on the bottom side of
the keyboard.
TO ACTIVATE THE SCANNER
The top right key on the LK7000 has been hardwired to the
scanner, and serves as the scanner’s trigger. This key is
dedicated to activating the scanner. The scanner could also
be set in an “always on” state by changing the default settings
on the scanner.
SYMBOLOGIES
The default parameters of the scanner includes the reading of
many different symbologies
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