C1C - Contactless Smartcard Encoding; Location Of The Antenna (Or The Encoder Including An Antenna) - BadgePass NXT5000 User Manual

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C1c - Contactless smartcard encoding

BadgePass printers may be equipped with an encoding device for contactless smartcards (RFID). This consists of an encoding module and a built-in antenna. A module such as
this must be installed by a specialist. The BadgePass Price Pages includes printers equipped with a built-in encoder for contactless chips. This encoder connects to the PC via a
USB interface. There is a very wide variety of contactless smartcards, and each card has specific technical properties associated with an equally specific type of encoder. See
your BadgePass dealer for further information.

Location of the antenna (or the encoder including an antenna)

By means of a specific command, the card is positioned close to the antenna such that the card lies within its radio range. Reading data from or writing data to the card can then
start. The programming sequence for a chip is always carried out before the card is printed.
Card positioning
There is in theory no restriction on card positioning when programming in contactless mode. However, the miniaturization of components is bringing about the emergence of cards
fitted with mini-antennae. If this is the case, please see your card supplier for further information about where such mini-antennae are located within the card, so as to position the
card as close as possible to the encoder's antenna. Doing so will ensure optimum encoding of the cards.
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