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- Page 1 pcProx® Plus, pcProx® Enroll & Wiegand Converter Configuration Utility User Manual 99009010 Rev U...
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Page 2: Thank You
Congratulations on the purchase of your pcProx® Enroll, pcProx® Plus, or Wiegand device(s). RF IDeas hopes you enjoy using the readers as much as we enjoyed creating and developing them. Configuration is easy, so you will be able to quickly take advantage of a more secure environment in your business, school, or organization. -
Page 3: Glossary Of Terms
OEM: The proximity card and badge reader available in self-contained electronic modules for easy system integration. pcProx Contactless: The registered RF IDeas brand name given to all 13.56 MHz contactless card reader products. pcProx Proximity: The registered RF IDeas brand name given to all 125 kHz proximity reader products. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Credential Form Factors Chapter 5: Tips and Troubleshooting Card Compatibility Troubleshooting Reader Configuration Purposes Frequently Asked Questions pcProx Plus & Non-Plus Reader Differences Precautions Before You Call Technical Support Chapter 2:Hardware Talking To The Technician What’s In Your Part Number? -
Page 5: Chapter 1: The Basics
• PLC and embedded controllers • Time/Attendance Our pcProx Plus devices are easily configured to increase security and reliability. Companies using proximity and/or contactless technology for building access immediately benefit, as their employee identification cards can also be used with the proximity/contactless device for additional authentication applications. -
Page 6: Id Card Reader System
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Page 7: Credential Form Factors
Data: The data on access cards are a string of binary numbers set with a fixed configuration and length. Frequencies: RF IDeas’ access control readers and credentials utilize the low-frequency 125 kHz (proximity) band and/or the high-frequency 13.56 MHz (contactless) band. -
Page 8: Card Compatibility
Differences Between pcProx Plus Reader Non-Plus Reader The pcProx Plus is a dual frequency programmable reader that combines 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz technologies into the same reader. It’s the only reader in the industry that reads two cards of your choice among 35 card types, delivering flexibility to any customer struggling with different card technologies. -
Page 9: Chapter 2:Hardware
Hardware What’s In Your Part Number? All RF IDeas reader part numbers follow a distinct system of categorization to allow for an ease of differentiation between products. Below is the basic part number scheme. RDR - Housing Color Interface Reader Type... -
Page 10: Interface (Connectors)
Interface (Connectors) CONNECTORS OUTPUT Chapter 2 Hardware... -
Page 11: Usb Readers And Wiegand Converters
USB Readers and Wiegand Converters The pcProx USB keystroke device operates in two primary modes: • USB keyboard. It reads the card data and sends it as keystrokes as if the user typed the ID data on a keyboard. • Under the application programmer interface (API) defined in the pcProx SDK. When it reads card data, the active application receives the entire card data. -
Page 12: Reader Set-Up Basics
Reader Set-Up Basics Plug the connector into the workstation’s (or available on any peripheral) open RS-232, USB or Ethernet plug. Place the device next to the monitor, beside the workstation, or where appropriate. The workstation should detect new hardware for USB connections. Verify the workstation recognizes this connection using Device Manager’. -
Page 13: Chapter 3: Software
Configuration Utility The pcProx Configuration Utility provides users with the ability to configure their pcProx Enroll, pcProx Plus, or Wiegand devices to meet their needs. Through the configuration process, desired credential data output and access privileges for cardholders can be established. -
Page 14: Menu Tool Bar
Menu Tool Bar The Menu Tool Bar contains all the basic configuration options for the utility. File The file menu lists the options for Opening .Hwg and Saving .Hwg files. Open .Hwg/.Hwg+ File: Opens either a .Hwg or .Hwg+ file. A .Hwg or .Hwg+ file contains all the configuration settings for the reader. - Page 15 Note: For more information on the Write Settings option, see the Write Settings/Write Active portion of the Icon Toolbar section on page 21 of this manual. pcProx Plus - 2 Configuration Reader: Reset to Defaults: Resets all configuration parameters to defaults. Defaults are set as HID Prox and RDR-758x Equivalent (covers 5 different card types;...
- Page 16 Note: For more information on the Write Active option, see the Write Settings/Write Active portion of the Icon Toolbar section on page 21 of this manual. Note: Device Menu options are altered when a two configuration device (pcProx Plus) is connected to the utility.
- Page 17 (View Menu--Cont.) Show Text Under Toolbar Icons: Provides option to display or remove text under icons in the Icon Toolbar (For more information on the Icon Toolbar, see the Icon Toolbar section on page 19 of this manual). Show Pop-Up Warning Dialogues: Gives option for user to display or remove warning pop-up dialogue boxes.
- Page 18 Without a connected device the about informational content simply displays the utility version. When a device is connected, the firmware information is also provided. The RF IDeas Tech support email and website address are displayed in both modes. Chapter 3...
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Page 19: Icon Tool Bar
Icon Tool Bar The Icon Tool Bar contains the three most general configuration controls for the utility. These controls are also found in the Menu Toolbar under Connect (for connect and disconnect) and Device (for write settings and write active). Connect Clicking the Connect icon button commands the utility to search for a device through all available port connections. - Page 20 (Connect--Cont.) If an attempt to connect to a device is made and the utility does not detect a device through any of the available interface connections, a “no devices found” message will display in the utility’s status bar area. Status Bar Chapter 3 Software...
- Page 21 Since the writing options differ between a single configuration device and a two configuration device (pcProx Plus), the Write Settings icon will change depending on whether a single or two configuration device is connected. When a two configuration device is connected, the icon text will change to read “Write Active,”...
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Page 22: Pcprox Plus Configuration
Plus Configuration This section is only available to configure selections when a two configuration device (pcProx Plus) is connected to the utility. Note: When a single configuration device is connected to the utility, the pcProx Plus Configuration area is grayed out (as seen below) and selections within this area are not possible. -
Page 23: Standard Configuration
Standard Configuration This Standard Configuration area provides all the options and details necessary to configure a connected device. Serial: RS-232 and Virtual Ethernet Connect Tab The connect tab offers the various ways a device can connect to the configuration utility. The different selections allow the user to choose the connection type for the specific logical protocol of their reader. - Page 24 (Connect Tab--Cont.) Ethernet (Local IP 10.10.10.65): Connects to an Ethernet reader at the given IP address and open a TCP/IP on the given port. The first, second, third, and fourth byte of the TCP/IP address need to be entered for the interface to connect to the reader. The IP port number will also be required. Port Option: Allows for changing the port location.
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Page 25: Output Test Area
Output Test Area Auto Clear Auto Focus Auto GetID Test Button Clear This is the test area for the keystrokes entered by the reader. On serial devices this displays the unsolicited serial port data. The Auto GetID box can be checked for the utility to poll the reader for a card ID every 500msec and displays the results directly under the checkbox, as seen below. -
Page 26: Data Format Tab
Status Bar The status bar (below the Test Area) displays various messages to alert the user of what the utility is doing, as well as connections and disconnections between the utility a device. Status Bar Data Format Tab This tab provides users the ability to format how the data on a card will be keystroked out by the utility. - Page 27 Wiegand to Keystroke Data Format Strip Leading and Trailing Bit Count: By altering the numbers in the leading and trailing bit count, users have the option to strip and discard bits from the card data. The leading and trailing bit counts can be set to range from 0 to 15.
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Page 28: Delimeters Tab
(Data Format Tab--Cont.) FAC Extended Precision Math On: Interprets the FAC data from a card to allow for the proper amount of bits to provide appropriate info. ID Extended Precision Math On: Interprets the ID data from a card to allow for the proper amount of bits to provide appropriate info. - Page 29 (Delimiters Tab--Cont.) Post Data Delimiters (XYZ): Select from 0 to 3 characters to keystroke to the end of the card data. These characters are shared with the pre string of characters. Termination Keystroke (T): Adds a keystroke to the end of the card data to signify the end of the card data.
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Page 30: Timing Tab
Lock-Out Time for Repetitive Reads: The time that it takes the reader to read another card. Must be equal to or greater than the hold time and is only done in 50msec increments. Note: For a 2 configuration device (pcProx Plus) the lock-out time is the same as card data hold time. -
Page 31: Sdk Tab
SDK Tab Use this tab to configure the Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) functions, as well as enable and disable keystroking. Software Developers Kit Function Description Disable Keystrokes for SDK Check to disable keystroking. When keystroking or unsolicited (Halt Keyboard Send) serial out is disabled, all card data must be read via the SDK functions. - Page 32 Logical Unit ID: A user defined 16 bit Logic Unit ID to identify one device from another. Beeper Function Description Enable Beep on Card Read Check this to set the device to beep when a card is read. Beep Now Press to listen to the beep the reader will provide when in use.
- Page 33 Card ID Function Description GETID Click while scanning a card over the device. The ID displays under the button. This returns 64 bits maximum. GETID (32) Click while scanning a card over the device. The ID displays under the button. This returns 255 bits maximum. GetQueuedID Click to display the last card data read.
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Page 35: Chuid Tab
CHUID Tab This tab allows manipulation of all fields on the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201, or proximity cards. Use the red buttons to configure additional fields. The fields can be moved to change the order displayed in the binary bit pattern display. Function Description Define Fields... - Page 36 Function Description Advanced Click to display the binary bit pattern. GetID Click to display the binary bit pattern captured from the card. Start Bit Enter a number to define the left most significant starting bit for the field. Bits Enter the number of bits to add to the Start Bit to define the range of bits in the field.
- Page 37 Get ID Click GetID and scan the card to display the output format of the FIPS 201 and proximity card and the interpretation display of the card data. Click GetID to define the fields to set up the device. In this example, The Agency data starts at bit 11, is 16 bits long, and is 5 digits. The location of the agency data is highlighted in the binary bit pattern.
- Page 38 The Start Bit changes the actual location of the selected field on the binary bit pattern. Note: The ‘????’ that display to the right of the Digits field indicate the BCD parity is incorrect. Verify the correct field is selected. Chapter 3 Software...
- Page 39 Change Fields Configuration Click on the appropriate field button and uncheck Enable to remove field data from being displayed. In the example below, the Agency, Personal ID, and Expiration Date fields have been removed. Additional function keys display to configure more fields. Chapter 3 Software...
- Page 40 Assign Preceding Keystrokes If Enable is checked for a field, specific keystrokes can be assigned to precede card data output. Note: The Scan Code output for the key selected displays above the list of keys. Click Clear to remove all preceding keystrokes as appropriate. Chapter 3 Software...
- Page 41 Each single keystroke entered to precede card data equals 1 byte of memory. Chapter 3 Software...
- Page 42 If any special character is selected with a keystroke, this equals 2 bytes of memory. Chapter 3 Software...
- Page 43 If all the keystrokes have been assigned to the fields, the following message displays: Depending on the active document/window, additional functionality can be assigned to a field. For example, if the card data is read in OpenOffice, the Note feature can also be assigned. Select the appropriate field.
- Page 44 FIPS 201 Card Configuration In order to configure a FIPS 201 card: • Click Advanced to display the card data in the binary bit pattern to determine bit length and format • Click GetID and present the card to the reader •...
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Page 45: Chapter 4: Ascii Command Protocol
ASCII Command Protocol ASCII Overview ASCII Command Protocol (ACP) allows the user to talk directly to the device without a DLL or special application. The serial Prox communicates using ASCII commands. Printable ASCII commands at 9600 baud, no parity 1 stop bit, and no echo, can be sent to the device. Note: USB devices that are virtual COM port do not need the baud rate set. -
Page 46: Connect Serial Communications Program
Connect Serial Communications Program Open putty.exe. Click Connection a Serial and set the Speed (baud) to 9600, Data bits to 8, Stop bits to 1, and Parity to None. Flow control is not needed as there is no software or hardware handshaking. -
Page 47: Command Structure
Highlight the appropriate session. Click Save. Click Apply. Putty opens. Type rfid:help and press Enter. The Help command output displays. The complete list of Help command output is found in this section of the Configuration User Manual. Command Structure Commands are not case sensitive. Characters assigned to variables are case sensitive. ·... - Page 48 Examples o f Integer Assignment rfid:out.led=0003 rfid:out.led=3 Note: Some integer values require a 16 bit hexadecimal entry. For Example: pcProx Plus card types: rfid:cfg.card.type=0xFFFF Examples of Character Assignment rfid:Delim.Chr.fac=’:’ CR rfid:Delim.Chr.fac=’x3a’ CR Chapter 4 ASCII Command Protocol...
- Page 49 · The output of the variable displays between curly braces. For example: RF IDeas>rfid:out.led? Variables are set and stored in RAM and are lost when the utility is closed. Use the cfg.write function to write the RAM configuration to flash memory. Use the cfg.read function to read the flash memory.
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Page 50: Help Command
(Function) rfid:wieg.rev.bits rfid:disp.64bit rfid:wieg.rev.bytes rfid:disp.fac.64bit rfid:wieg.strip.lead.bits rfid:disp.fac.digits rfid:wieg.strip.trail.bits ‡ Applies only to the pcProx Plus Help Command Summary Command Data Type R, W, R/W Definition rfid:beep.now Sounds the beeper immediately up to 5 short beeps or 2 long beeps. - Page 51 Command Data Type R, W, R/W Definition rfid:cfg The pcProx Plus reader has multiple (‡ pcProx Plus only) configurations. Each configuration has the settings associated with a card type. When a configuration is changed, all other related settings reflect that configuration number.
- Page 52 ( A - Z, 0 - 9, a - z or ASCII \0x00 ….\0x0D) BOOL IF True, enable echo of user input and use of backspace BOOL IF True, enable RF IDeas command prompt INT (hex) R/W Verify or set the logical unique identifier as 16 bit INT (0x0000..0xFFFF)
- Page 53 Command Data Type R, W, R/W Definition rfid:qid Function Reads current queued ID data EXAMPLE Output String: {0x1000,2,0x0000,80;0x000000801DD1910 B2F04} ---Note the use of commas and semicolons-- FORMAT of Output String: {AGE,OVERRUN,LOCKOUT,BITCOUNT;ID} AGE (New: Age (in hex) of last card read as a multiple of 48ms.
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Page 54: Variable Command
rfid:wieg.qual.bits Wiegand Qualifier: Number of bits (0 - 255) card data must have to be acknowledged as a read rfid:wieg.rev.bits BOOL IF True, reverse bits of credential output lsb to rfid:wieg.rev.bytes BOOL IF True, reverse the bytes of credential output LSB to MSB rfid:wieg.strip.lead.bits INT Leading parity bit count to be stripped from... - Page 55 The pcProx Plus reader has multiple configurations. Each has the settings associated with a card type. When the configuration is changed, all other related settings reflect that configuration number. Example: To set configuration #1 to keystroke out card ID preceded by #1/ the following would be entered.
- Page 56 rfid:cmd.prompt=True This command displays the prompt when true. If false, the prompt does not display. This value can be written to flash memory using cfg.write. It defaults to true on cfg.reset. rfid:dev.luid=0x1234 This command sets the logical unit ID. A user-defined 2 byte value to identify this unit. rfid:disp.64bit=False This command uses 64 bit math to computer 64 bit decimal digits.
- Page 57 rfid:out.led=255 This command sets the variable and also sets the output LED color in RAM. Use cf.write to write this change to flash memory to persist across power cycles. LED Value Description GREEN AMBER 4..254 Reserved Controlled by the device rfid.out.relay= True This command sets the output driver to ON (active low) when true.
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Page 58: Acp Error Codes
rfid:wieg.rev.bits=False This command does not reverse all bits. If true, the least significant bits are swapped with the most significant bits. rfid:wieg.rev.bytes=False This command does not reverse all the bytes in the id.bits size field. If true, all bytes are reversed. rfid:wieg.strip.lead.bits=1 This command strips 0 .. -
Page 59: Chapter 5: Tips And Troubleshooting
Tips and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the device is not working or the following error message displays: 1. Check to be sure the device is plugged into the USB or RS-232 port. When the workstation is on and no card is being read, the LED is red. A valid proximity card causes the LED to turn green, provided the configuration is not set to only read certain bit lengths. -
Page 60: Frequently Asked Questions
Our products work with virtually all 125 kHz proximity and 13.56 MHz contactless cards in the industry today. The charts below can assist you in determining what RF IDeas products will work with your particular credential. You can reference the RDR part number on our website to get the name of the particular product or you can simply email us at sales@RFIDeas.com... - Page 61 /www.rfideas.com/Software/pcProxConfig.exe. Once downloaded please review the User’s Manual for configuration instructions. If you have any questions please contact RF IDeas technical support. What software application can I use to view the ASCII output card data from a RDR-6081AKF or...
- Page 62 control multi functional printers and much more. Contact our sales office at 1-866-439-4884 Toll Free to find out more. Can I use your product for tracking meeting registration and training attendance? Yes. Our products can be used to track training attendance and meeting registration. Contact our sales office at 1-866-439-4884 Toll Free to find out more on how our products can be used for meeting registration, training attendance and many other applications.
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Page 63: Precautions
Precautions Do not mount the device directly on a metal surface. This could interfere with the RF signal and the operation of the device. The device may not recognize valid cards in the presence of high RF fields. If current readings are erratic, take the following step: ·... - Page 64 “on line” or electronic documentation. By installing, copying or otherwise using the PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, RF IDeas is unwilling to license the PRODUCT to you. In such event, you may not use or copy the SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT, and you should promptly contact the vendor you obtained this PRODUCT from for instructions on return of the unused product(s) for a refund.
- Page 65 RF IDeas or from an authorized RF IDeas dealer. Should the RF IDeas products fail to be in good working order at any time during the one-year period, RF IDeas will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no additional charge, provided that the product has not been abused, misused, repaired or modified.
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Page 66: Index
11-12, 23-24, 45, 59, 61 Output Test Area Complex Passwords Connectors 10, 24 Continuous Read Password Security pcProx Playback 9, 68-69 pcProx Plus (2 Configuration Reader) 5, 8, Data Delimiters 28-29 13-16, 21-22, 30 Delimter Keyboard Device List 19, 21, 24 RS-232... -
Page 67: Appendix
Appendix Standard 26 Bit Format Structure There are several bits constructed together that comprise data sent from the proximity card to the device. There are numerous bit formats and lengths for proximity cards. The most popular is a 26 bit card format. - Page 68 Since the proximity token has no read/write memory there is no way go change this or write alphanumeric characters such as a user name to the proximity token. Some examples are shown below. Please see RF IDeas pcProx Playback Starter Kit or call the Sales Department if this capability is needed.
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Page 69: Other Products And Accessories
ASCII or keystrokes the smart cards cards pcProx Sonar PS/2 to USB Power Tap Mounting Brackets Presence detector configured Powers a USB RF IDeas device Further adjust the standard as a keyboard from a PS/2 port mounting of the device angle... - Page 70 Our web site includes application videos, support materials, case studies and detailed information about our product line. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. RF IDeas is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.