
ID TECH Spectrum Air User Manual
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9.4.
Security Level 4 Features and Decryption
When the reader is set to security level 4, an authentication process is required to capture and
decode the data from a card insertion or removal.
9.4.1.
Activate Authentication Command
The
ACT AUTH
button sends the Activate Authentication Command. To enable card track data capture
in security level 4, first click the
ACT AUTH
button. Then go to the Activation Challenge Reply
Command.
9.4.2.
Activation Challenge Reply Command
Click the
ACT REPLY
button after an Activate Authentication Command is sent. After receiving an
<ACK> (06h), the reader is ready to receive a card insertion and/or removal.