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4.4
Program the configuration card
4.4.1
Using a supported programmer
The software supports a few different smartcard programming devices. Below a list of tested supported devices are
show. Other PC/SC compatible contactless smartcard reader may also be supported.
Supported programmers
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ACS ACR122U
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HID OMNIKEY 5022-CL
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HID OMNIKEY 5321-CL
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Springcard CSB6 / Prox’N’Roll PC/SC
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NXP Pegoda CL RD701
Make sure to install the proper USB drivers for the programmer according to the manufacturer’s documentation.
Connect
Select the used programmer type in the ‘Programmer’ menu.
When multiple supported programmers are found upon connect, the software will prompt to select the device of your
choice.
Programming
Once the connection has been established and all configuration settings are entered, place an (empty) config card on
the programmer.
Click ‘Write configuration into card’ in the ‘Programmer’ menu to program the configuration into the config card.
The message ‘Configuration written into card’ appears to indicate that the programming action was successful.
The software will warn you with the message ‘Overwrite configuration card’ if there is already a configuration on the
config card. Click ‘Yes’ to proceed and overwrite the configuration on the card or click ‘No’ to abort.
Read back
It is also possible to read back what configuration is programmed into a configuration card. Click ‘Read configuration
from card’ in the ‘Programmer’ menu.
