Operation
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Operation
Default
After the Desktop Reader/Programmer has been plugged into the host computer, it will function as a desktop reader. In
this mode the device behaves much like a keyboard. If a user presents a credential before setting the decoding options,
the device will print the binary information of the card into the active window or data field if it receives text. The number of
characters that appear represent the card format (e.g. if 26 characters appear, you have presented a 26 bit card).
While in Default mode, the LEDs will be solid red. When a credential is presented and successfully read, the LEDs will
change from red to green then back to red and the device will beep. If the credential was not successfully read, the LEDs
will not change color and the device will not beep.
If a credential is presented that is initialized by XceedID but not programmed, the LED will alternately flash red and amber
as long as the credential is in the field.
Reader Mode
To get the device out of default mode and into reader mode the user must select the following then click the “Configure
Device” button.
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Card Format
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Data Return Type
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Data Format
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Prefix
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Suffix
Once configured, the device will return the values read from the presented credential. The default behavior is to output
this data to the Output textbox on the Reader interface. If the user chooses to have the information output to another area,
as in default mode, the user must simply click in an area that accepts text (e.g. a text or worksheet file) then present the
card to the reader.
While in Reader Mode, the LEDs will be solid red. When a credential is presented and successfully read, the LEDs will
change from red to green then back to red and the sensor will beep. If the credential was not successfully read, the LEDs
will not change color and the sensor will not beep.
If a credential is presented that is initialized by XceedID but not programmed, the LED will alternately flash red and amber
as long as the credential is in the field.
