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MiCard MultiTech4
Installation & Configuration Manual

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  • Page 1 MiCard MultiTech4 Installation & Configuration Manual...
  • Page 3 MiCard MultiTech4-PI  MiCard MultiTech4-P LEGIC  MiCard MultiTech4-P BLE  MiCard MultiTech4-PI BLE Short Summary Installation & configuration manual for the NT-ware MiCard MultiTech4 series. Document Version Topic(s) Changes Changes Initial version. Added support for "Paradox" and Supported transponder types (on page "ISONAS™".
  • Page 5 Disclaimer NT-ware Systemprogrammierungs-GmbH, all its affiliates, partners and licensors disclaim all warranties, including, but not limited to, warranties about the accuracy or completeness of statements of this site's/document's content or the content of any site or external sites for a particular purpose. This site/document and the materials, information, services, and products at this site/document, including, without limitation, text, graphics, and links, are provided 'as is' and without warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied.
  • Page 6 SQL databases. We strongly suggest that you refrain from modifying these SQL databases manually without prior consultation from the NT-ware support team. NT-ware does not assume responsibility or liability for possible impact on your uniFLOW environment after modifying any of the SQL databases. Copyright and Contact NT-ware Systemprogrammierungs-GmbH Niedersachsenstraße 6...
  • Page 7 Should you come across any relevant errors or have any suggestions, please contact documentation@nt-ware.com or use the Send feedback here button of the uniFLOW Online Help. Technical Support Your dealer will provide first technical support services. Before you contact the dealer for technical support, ensure you have read this document.
  • Page 8 Legal and Safety Notices Intended Use of NT-ware Products NT-ware products may only be used for the applications specified in this manual and the associated technical documentation. If third-party products and components are used, they must be recommended or approved by NT-ware. Use NT-ware products only with accessories approved by us. Correct and safe operation of the products requires proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
  • Page 9 How to use this Document Text Styles This style is used for text that is displayed on screen. This style is used for text the user has to type in. This style is used for hyperlinks to web pages, internal links to other pages in this manual. This style is used for code examples: XML code, variables or regular expressions.
  • Page 10 About this Document This document is delivered as part of the device / the software from NT-ware. Please read this document before using the device / the software and keep this document or the link to an online version of this document for future reference.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ....................1 Connection ....................1 LED and beeper behavior ................2 Compatibility ....................2 MiCard MultiTech4 - AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) ........3 Configuration example ....................4 5.1.1 Enabling Tracer Mode ........................4 5.1.2 Reading out the transponder type ....................6 5.1.3...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    MiCard MultiTech4 is highly configurable. The default configuration – as shipped by NT-ware - of MiCard MultiTech4 card readers is to ensure maximum compatibility. Therefore the majority of supported transponder types and BLE (if applicable) are enabled by default.
  • Page 14: Led And Beeper Behavior

    MiCard MultiTech4 LED and beeper behavior The MiCard MultiTech4 reader is equipped with two LEDs and a beeper which emits different beep tones for different statuses. The default values are shown in the following screenshot. LEDs and beep tones are configurable via the MiCard MultiTech4 - AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) (on page 3).
  • Page 15: Micard Multitech4 - Appblaster (Nt-Ware Edition)

    Canon SFP devices. Therefore, no CMFP/MiCard protocol is required. MiCard MultiTech4 - AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) The MiCard MultiTech4 can be configured with the MiCard MultiTech4 - AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) configuration utility. A configuration via uniFLOW Server Configuration > Connections > Agents/Terminals >...
  • Page 16: Configuration Example

    Enabling Tracer Mode To identify the transponder types utilized by the cards in use at the customer, you need to set the MiCard MultiTech4 into the so-called "Tracer Mode". This operating mode allows you to read out the transponder-type information with the MiCard MultiTech4.
  • Page 17 MiCard MultiTech4 Select Program Firmware Image. Click Select Image choose Tracer (TWN4N_CKx323_TRC220_Tracer.bix) from the \Firmware\ folder. Note that the file name may vary depending on the firmware version.
  • Page 18: Reading Out The Transponder Type

    Program Image. After the successful application of the app, the MiCard MultiTech4 will be in "Tracer Mode". You will recognize a red flashing Status LED on the card reader. The MiCard MultiTech4 cannot be attached to a printer when in "Tracer Mode".
  • Page 19: Configuration Of The App

    Since the card reader is acting as a keyboard, the result is displayed in the text editor as shown in the following example screenshot: If the MiCard MultiTech4 is configured in "Tracer Mode", the keyboard layout of the Windows operating system must be set to QWERTY/QWERTZ. Otherwise, the read-out card data is misinterpreted.
  • Page 20 MiCard MultiTech4 Open the AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) and select Configurable Project. Since different devices require different communication protocols, we need to configure the reader with the respective firmware Core module. Select Application Template. Select the Firmware Core Module: a. For Canon CMFP devices (not eULM), select Encrypted NT-ware Core CMFP V3.23, App NT-ware CMFP...
  • Page 21 MiCard MultiTech4 b. For all other Canon devices, select Encrypted NT-ware Core Keyboard V3.23, App NT-ware Standard V1.00. Select the Frequency Type (LF (125kHz / 134.2kHz) HID Prox for this example). For a list of all supported transponder types and their supported frequencies, see...
  • Page 22 MiCard MultiTech4 Click on to add the transponder type to the Active Transponder Types list. Repeat the previous step to add further transponder types, if required. Expand the Transponder Types for further configurations, depending on the requirements.
  • Page 23: Creation Of The App

    Output Format Decimal (for this example). The MiCard MultiTech4 readers can be configured to support multiple different card technologies at the same time, regardless of technology and frequency range. There is no limit on the amount of different configured transponder types.
  • Page 24: Uploading The App To The Card Reader

    MiCard MultiTech4 Enter an Description. Click Save. The resulting .abp file is the AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) project file, which can be utilized to do further modifications on the App (e.g., to add additional transponder types). Click Create Image. The resulting .bix file is the App (firmware file), which needs to be uploaded to the MiCard MultiTech4.
  • Page 25 MiCard MultiTech4 Select Program Firmware Image. Select the .bix file for this project.
  • Page 26: Micard Multitech4 Ble

    This completes the configuration of the MiCard MultiTech4 reader. MiCard MultiTech4 BLE The MiCard MultiTech4-P BLE & MiCard MultiTech4-PI BLE can work in the frequencies of 125 kHz, 134.2 kHz, 13.56 MHz, and the BLE frequency range. To use the BLE functionality, you need to use an Android/iOS smartphone and the NT-ware Mobile Badge BLE app.
  • Page 27: Android/Ios App - Nt-Ware Mobile Badge Ble

    The NT-ware Mobile Badge BLE app is available free of charge and can be downloaded via Google Play for Android devices and the Apple App Store for Apple iOS devices. It is mandatory to utilize the BLE functionality of the MiCard MultiTech4 BLE card readers. ...
  • Page 28: Configuration Of The App

    In general default settings are recommended, so no user interaction is required. It is possible to individually configure the connection distance on the Settings screen of the app. Please note that only the Short-Range setting applies since only this range is relevant in uniFLOW / uniFLOW Online environments.
  • Page 29: Configuration In Uniflow / Uniflow Online

    Card Identity in uniFLOW / uniFLOW Online. The card learning functionality (Card Registration Code / Username/Password) needs to be activated accordingly. No further configuration within uniFLOW / uniFLOW Online required. Configuration example The customer would like to use the HID Prox cards. Additionally, the customer would like to use smartphone authentication.
  • Page 30 MiCard MultiTech4 Open the AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) and select Configurable Project. Since different devices require different communication protocols, we need to configure the reader with the respective firmware Nano module. Select Application Template. Select the firmware Nano module: a. For Canon CMFP devices (not eULM), select Encrypted NT-ware Nano CMFP V3.23, App NT-ware CMFP...
  • Page 31 MiCard MultiTech4 b. For all other Canon devices, select Encrypted NT-ware Nano Keyboard V3.23, App NT-ware Standard V1.00. Select the Frequency Type (LF (125kHz / 134.2kHz) HID Prox for this example) and select BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy) for BLE 2.0.
  • Page 32 MiCard MultiTech4 Click on to add the transponder type to the Active Transponder Types list. Expand the Transponder Types for further configurations, depending on the requirements.
  • Page 33: Creation Of The App

    Output Format for further configuration if necessary. The MiCard MultiTech4 readers can be configured to support multiple different card technologies at the same time, regardless of technology and frequency range. There is no limit on the amount of different configured transponder types.
  • Page 34: Uploading The App To The Card Reader

    MiCard MultiTech4 Enter an Description. Click Save. The resulting .abp file is the AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) project file which, can be utilized to do further modifications on the App (e.g., to add additional transponder types). Click Create Image. The resulting .bix file is the App (firmware file), which needs to be uploaded to the MiCard MultiTech4.
  • Page 35 MiCard MultiTech4 Select Program Firmware Image. Select the .bix file for this project.
  • Page 36: Firmware Version

    Image. This completes the configuration of the MiCard MultiTech4 reader. Firmware version To identify the firmware image configured on the MiCard MultiTech4, the AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) can be utilized. 1. Connect the MiCard MultiTech4 to your computer via USB. 2. Open the AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition).
  • Page 37 MiCard MultiTech4 3. Select Program Firmware Image. 4. Click on Read Version.
  • Page 38: Firmware Version String Explanation

    5. The firmware image configured will be displayed in the Messages box. If the MiCard MultiTech4 firmware image has been provided by NT-ware, the firmware image can be identified by the next-to-last section, e.g. "G0031.00". Firmware version string explanation The firmware version string can be utilized to clearly identify the firmware image applied to a MiCard MultiTech4 card reader.
  • Page 39: Firmware Compatibility

    MiCard MultiTech4 readers with a firmware older than V3.23 With release of the AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) 3.23 the AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition) equally requires the base firmware version of the MiCard MultiTech4 card reader to be 3.23 (or higher) and Encrypted NT-ware Boot Loader. This is because it contains some security-related updates that were required with the new version of the AppBlaster (NT-ware Edition).
  • Page 40: Apply Standard Firmware Image (Factory Default)

    -P -PI -P LEGIC\ Use the firmware file TWN4N_CKx323_STDN100_CoreN_NT-ware_Standard.bix to set the reader back to its factory default. For MiCard MultiTech4-P BLE / -PI BLE proceed as follows: Navigate to ..\AppBlaster_-_NT-ware_Edition_3.23\Firmware\MiCard MultiTech4 -P -PI BLE\ Use the firmware file TWN4N_NKx323_STDN101_NanoN_NT-ware_Standard.bix...
  • Page 41: Specifications

    MiCard MultiTech4 Specifications  MiCard MultiTech4-P Model:  MiCard MultiTech4-PI  MiCard MultiTech4-P LEGIC  MiCard MultiTech4-P BLE  MiCard MultiTech4-PI BLE  4.3 V - 5.5 V via USB Power supply:  RF field on: 120-140 mA typically / Sleep: 500 μA typ. /...
  • Page 42 TWN4 MIFARE NFC  For MiCard MultiTech4-P LEGIC: TWN4 LEGIC NFC  For MiCard MultiTech4-P/-PI BLE: TWN4 MultiTech 2  Certifications: The MiCard MultiTech4 card readers are certified according to CE, FCC/IC, and RCM regulations. For a detailed overview of country approvals, see MOMKB-939 https://web.nt-ware.net/its/browse/MOMKB-93...
  • Page 43: Supported Transponder Types

    UID, Indala® ASP+ UID, Indala® ECR, ioProx, ISONAS™, ISO FDX-B/4105, Kantech ioProx™, Keri KC-10x UID, Keri KC-26x, Keri NXT UID, NEDAP Prox, PAC, Paradox, Rosslare, T5557, T5567, TIRIS/HDX, UltraProx, UNIQUE, ZOODIAC MiCard MultiTech4-PI: All MiCard MultiTech4-P transponder types and the...
  • Page 44: Compliance And Disposal Notes

    Bluetooth® Low Energy Default Settings The default configuration – as shipped by NT-ware - of MiCard MultiTech4 card readers is to ensure maximum compatibility. Therefore the majority of supported transponder types and BLE (if applicable) are enabled by default. NT-ware highly recommends configuring the card readers to the specific transponder types in use at the customer to ensure maximum performance of the card reader.
  • Page 45 MiCard MultiTech4  Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IC Compliance Notes (for Canada) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 46: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Country of Origin / US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) The country of origin for the MiCard MultiTech4 card readers is Germany. Its components of US-origin make up less than 25% of the total product value.
  • Page 47 Question ID readers offered by NT-ware? MultiTech4. Can MiCard MultiTech4 card readers Yes, MiCard MultiTech4 card readers can be utilized with all MMT004 be utilized with uniFLOW / uniFLOW software solutions offered by NT-ware. Online / uniFLOW Online Express /...
  • Page 48 2020 LTS. Can we use them with previous uniFLOW versions as well? For any questions regarding MiCard MultiTech4 card readers or transponder type support and configuration, open a MOMPS ticket, and the NT-ware Project Team will help you.
  • Page 49: Index

    Compliance and disposal notes ...... 3, 32 Legal and Safety Notices ........8 Configuration example ........4, 17 Configuration in uniFLOW / uniFLOW Online ..17 Configuration of the app ......3, 7, 16 MiCard MultiTech4 - AppBlaster (NT-ware Connection ............1 Edition)............
  • Page 50 © NT-ware 2009-2021...

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