Programming the Card Reader
ICT card readers can be programmed for a wide range of functionality to suit your site's requirements.
Card reader programming is configured by applying specific TLV (Type Length Value) settings to the reader to
enable, disable and configure reader options. ICT reader configuration can be programmed using:
⦁
A mobile device running the Protege Config App
⦁
An encoded MIFARE config card
⦁
A 125kHz programming card
Programming options are dependent on hardware compatibility and firmware versions.
Important:
ICT card readers can only be programmed within 2 minutes of startup. In order to program the reader
you will need to disconnect power and complete programming within 2 minutes of powering up.
For detailed programming instructions, see the
ICT Card Reader Configuration Guide
, available from the ICT
website.
Protege Config App
The Protege Config App provides a secure, convenient and flexible method for programming a Bluetooth® enabled
ICT card reader.
To use the Config App you will need:
⦁
An app account
⦁
A mobile credential
To use the Config App to program a card reader, the reader must meet the following requirements:
⦁
Firmware version 1.04.254 or higher
⦁
Bluetooth® capability
Programming Summary
To program a card reader using the Config App:
1.
Log in to the app using your app account.
2.
Select your
Credential Profile
.
Your credential profile is automatically assigned to your app account with your mobile credential, and is
based on the credential issuer and the site the credential was allocated to.
3.
Create a
Reader Configuration
(config) comprising the required TLV settings.
4.
Activate Bluetooth® on your device (if not already activated).
5.
Power cycle the reader you want to program.
6.
Select the
config
to program the reader with.
7.
Apply the configuration to the reader, within two minutes of startup. Hold your mobile device close to the
reader and tap
Scan Closest
to apply the configuration.
When programming is successful the reader will beep 4 times quickly, then restart.
For information on using the Config App, see the
Protege Config App User Guide
, available from the ICT website.
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