BASIC CONFIGURATION GUIDE
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Step 1:
Configure your VTAP100 to behave as a virtual COM port by adding the following
COM port configuration to
config.txt
.
Example: Extra lines for
Config.txt
file
to make VTAP100 behave as a virtual COM port
ComPortEnable=1
ComPortMode=1
ComPortSource=81
ComPortPassMode=1
ComPortPassSeparator=|
ComPortPassSection=2
Note:
The last two lines of this example assume the pass format is one generated by
Pronto, where sections are separated by '|' characters and the payload is in section 2.
Passes from other providers may use other separators, or the entire payload as a
number.
Then reboot the VTAP100, by briefly removing power, so that these changes take effect.
Step 2:
Configure the Read-a-Card application to expect the proprietary 'VTAP100 Mobile
Pass Reader' type on the
Reader Type
tab. (If your Read-a-Card e-license is on your
VTAP100, you will need to make this change, then close and reopen the Read-a-Card
application for that license to be recognised.)
Step 3:
Test operation by presenting a pass to your VTAP100. You should see that it is
detected on the Read-a-Card
Status tab
.
5.3 More advanced features
There are several advanced features which may be needed by integrators, for more complex
applications. These are explained in detail in the Advanced Configuration and Commands
Reference Guide, and include:
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Use the virtual COM port in passive mode
If you want the VTAP100 to send information from pass/card reads only in response to
requests (not automatically), you will need a virtual COM port in passive mode.
There are a set of commands available, that the VTAP100 will understand, when received
over the virtual COM port in passive mode. They can request particular data, direct data to
be sent over another interface, alter configuration of the VTAP100, lock or unlock the
device with a password, or drive the status LEDs and buzzer.
