Troubleshooting the Device

Troubleshooting the Device

The following table includes basic troubleshooting information.
Troubleshooting the Device
Problem
Cause
Solution
Accessories are not working.
Insufficient power supplied over PoE
Use a higher-class PoE injector.
Accessories are improperly seated.
Remove and reinsert accessories into the USB-C port, then reset the KC50.
No power to a USB port when using PoE
PSE power class is too low.
Go to zebra.com/techdocs-kc50 to see how to create customized power managmeent restriction.
The KC50 turns off unexpectedly.
The network switch has demoted the KC50 to sufficient power to the upstream device.
Reconfigure the system to ensure that the device is upstream of other devices.
The KC50 turns off unexpectedly; the power LED is flashing red.
The PSE is not providing sufficient power to the KC50.
Verify cabling from the PSE to the KC50 has been field tested by a qualified cable technician to the ANSAI/TIA 568.2-D standard.
Barcodes are not decoded when scanned.
A scanning application is not loaded.
Load a scanning application on the KC50, or enable DataWedge. See the system administrator.
Unreadable barcode.
Ensure the symbol is not defaced.
The distance between the exit window and the barcode is incorrect.
Place the barcode within the correct scanning range.
The KC50 is not programmed to generate a beep.
If the scanner does not beep on a good decode, set the application to generate a beep on a good decode.
The KC50 is not programmed for the barcode.
Program the KC50 to accept the type of barcode being scanned. Refer to the EMDK or DataWedge applicaton.
The display is off.
The KC50 is not powered.
Ensure the KC50 is plugged into a power source.
Press the power button.
Data communication with host computer fails to transfer data, or data transfer is incomplete.
Communication software was incorrectly installed or configured.
Perform setup.
During data communication over Wi-Fi, no data was transmitted, or transmitted data was incomplete.
The Wi-Fi radio is not on.
Turn on the Wi-Fi radio.
During data communication over Bluetooth, no data transmitted, or transmitted data was incomplete.
The devices are too far away from one another.
Move the Bluetooth device within 10 m (32.8 ft.) of the KC50.
A message appears stating the the KC50 memory is full.
Too many files are stored on the device.
Delete unused files. If necessary, transfer them to a different device or use a microSD card for additional memory.
Too many applications are installed on the KC50.
Remove user-installed applications. Select
Storage
FREE UP SPACE
REVIEW RECENT ITEMS
. Select the unused program(s) and tap
FREE UP
.
The KC50 cannot find any Bluetooth devices nearby.
Too far away from other Bluetooth devices.
Move the Bluetooth device within a range of 10 m (32.8 ft.) of the device.
The Bluetooth device(s) nearby are turned off.
Turn on the Bluetooth device(s).
The Bluetooth device(s) are not in discoverable mode.
Set the Bluetooth device(s) to discoverable mode. If needed, refer to their user documentation for help.