MIFARE Config Card
A MIFARE config card provides a quick and secure method for programming a card reader.
Prerequisites
Using a Config Card to program a card reader requires a suitably configured MIFARE Card. These can be ordered
from the ICT customer services team using order code: PRX-ISO-CONFIG .
Alternatively, cards can be configured using the ICT Encoder Client. This provides a flexible and convenient
method for programming readers as and when needed. For information on the encoding process and
requirements, refer to the
ICT Encoder Client User Manual
, available on the ICT Website.
In order to use a Config Card to program a card reader, the reader must meet the following requirements:
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Firmware version 1.04.229 or higher.
It is not possible to specifically identify the firmware version on a reader. The version the reader was shipped
with can be checked by contacting ICT Technical Support and providing the reader's serial number.
Alternatively, upgrade the firmware to a known compatible version.
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RGB LEDs (if configuring LED colors)
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RS-485 wiring (if configuring LED colors)
Config Card Settings
Config cards can be configured or ordered with programming configurations for a range of basic and advanced
card reader settings.
Basic Settings
The following settings cover the most common configurations for reader programming.
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LED Mode
: Set the reader to use Blue ON, Green ON, or Dual LED mode.
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Backlight Setting
: Adjust the keypad backlight brightness level.
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Output/Interface Mode
: Set the reader to output in Wiegand, ICT Smart Reader (RS-485), a Custom Serial
(RS-485) format, or OSDP protocol.
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Wiegand Format Definition
: Set the data format the reader will use when sending card data over RS-485 or
Wiegand.
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Keypad Format Definition
: Set the data format the reader will use when sending PIN data over Wiegand
ONLY.
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Low Frequency Prox Formats
: Enable/Disable specific 125kHz card types.
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Postech/Paradox
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HID
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ICT
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Custom
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EM ASK 41x
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PSK (Indala)
PSK card formats require specific hardware to operate.
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125 Format 8
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125 Format 11
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Tamper Operation
: Enable intelligent tamper for detecting readers that have been disconnected.
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