pcPROX USB ® Configuration Software for use with ® pcPROX USB Proximity Readers User’s Manual www.RFIDeas.
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2 pcProx Base Unit FCC Compliance Statement FCC ID(s) HID version M9MBUPCPROXH100, AWID version M9MBUPCPROXA100, Casi-Rusco (now GE/Interlogix)version M9MBUPCPROXC100, or Indala (formerly Motorola) version M9MBUPCPROXM100 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interface, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. RF IDeas, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT _____ iii SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE __iv Limited Warranty ___________________ vii Thank You _____________________ 1 pcPROX USB FCC Compliance Statement _____________________ 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS___________ 1 Proximity Activated Products _____ 3 AIR ID ® LT (Active Badge) ______________ 4 AIR ID for pcPROX (Passive Badge) _______ 4 pcPROX Reader Choices _____________ 5 Understanding Wireless Identification ______________________________ 6 ® What is pcPROX USB
2 Configuration Choices _________________ 12 Device Connect_____________________ 13 Keyboard Mode_____________________ 13 Get/Set Internal Timing ______________ 14 FAC & ID Data _____________________ 14 Get ID ____________________________ 16 Version Information _________________ 16 About Bit Formats ___________________ 16 How to determine your format and masking __________________________________ 17 File Open____________________________ 19 File Save ____________________________ 19 Save As _________________
Proximity Activated Products RF IDeas offers a variety of wireless products for hands-free or contact-less identification and security. Please review the following to choose which product best fits your need. If you do not see a solution, please contact us. There are several software developers licensing our technology and the solution you are looking for may already be developed.
4 Product FEATURE - BENEFIT AIR ID ® LT (Active Badge) AIR ID for pcPROX (Passive Badge) ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Enterprise Management Software AIR ID Developer’s Kit pcPROX USB pcPROX-KW Keyboard Wedge Readers ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Great for multiple users sharing a computer Economical solution Badge transmits, Base Unit receives Audit Trail TD2FTM Two-Factor Authentication Great for multiple users sharing a computer Passive badges, no batteries contactless range is 1- 2 inches.
pcPROX Reader Choices RF IDeas offers several proximity readers. The pcPROX line is made of three primary choices: two for the serial port (pcPROX and pcPROXKW), and one for the USB port (pcPROX USB). Within these three groups there are several models that support the individual manufacturers proprietary technology (ex. HID, Motorola, AWID). The pcPROX & pcPROX USB readers are a more complicated interactive design. The reader accepts commands as well as sends output data to the port.
6 Understanding Wireless Identification What is pcPROX ® USB Proximity Activated Identification? The pcPROX USB Configuration software together with the pcPROX USB proximity reader makes up a proximity activated identification system. This is used to identify users by using their existing proximity token. The USB reader has two primary modes of operation. First it may be set up to operate as a USB keyboard.
entering identification information to gain access or show they have accessed systems. There are a few reasons for users to investigate the benefits derived by using this system. Identification Entry Errors The pcPROX reader eliminates the burden and typographical errors associated with manual entry. Magnetic stripe reader and card reliability Often times employee identification is done using magnetic stripe technology.
8 The device then sends this number directly to the computer. The user may also specify additional keystrokes as allowed. Since the card data is not known ahead of time, it is impossible for the system to perform any data integrity checks. About the number being delivered pcPROX Reader If a very large number (>2147483647) is encountered, the output is a concatenated set of two 4 byte numbers that are converted to decimal.
• • • 32 MB RAM (25 MB hard disk space available for installation overhead and AIR ID software).
10 Hardware Installation Locate an open USB port on the system. Plug the USB connector into the PC’s (or available on any peripheral) USB port. You may place the Base Unit next to your monitor, beside your PC, or where you feel it is appropriate. pcPROX Badge (Passive badge users) The pcPROX badge is the same as your supplied passive proximity badge for your facility access control system. Since the pcPROX reader is independent of bit length, it is capable of reading any existing proximity badge format.
Software Installation If there is a problem with the installation, allow the setup program to uninstall. Should you need to reinstall or remove the software, always use the Control Panel’s Add/Remove Programs icon so the system is successfully removed, and reboot. Perform the usual entries associated with installing software. Software Configuration In this section you will: 1. Configure any pcPROX settings.
12 Configure pcPROX USB Templates The application allows you to save templates (.HWG files) representing your configuration choices for retrieval at a later time. The templates may also be used to auto-run the application. To use the auto-run mode you need to save a template file and specify this as a command line parameter (See Auto-Run Operation section below). Configuration Choices There are many configuration setting choices in Allows the user to 1.
4. 5. Set the data to a fixed length, and Set various timing parameters. Device Connect Connect USB Device This check box is used to connect the Configuration application to the internal storage in the device. Once selected, you can read, modify, and write to the device. Once selected, the application will go out and retrieve the device’s current configuration. Status This field is used to display any error messages.
14 The SDK allows software developers to use the pcPROX USB device as a vehicle to deliver the proximity card data directly to the user created software application. The SDK gives the programmer complete control over the configuration and data received from the device. Get/Set Internal Timing Data is valid for The time the card ID remains valid in the device. Once this time elapses, the card data is discarded. The minimum value is 900. Inter-key 'Press' time Sets USB inter-key Press' time delay in msecs.
Strip Trailing Parity bit count The indicated number of Trailing Parity bit(s) are ignored. There is typically only 1 trailing parity bit. Send ID Code Since there are two fields of data (ID and FAC) and sending at least one is necessary, this field really implies send the ID and not the FAC data. If both fields need to be sent, you need to select the ‘Send the FAC code’ checkbox. Send FAC code Selecting this checkbox will cause the FAC code to be sent.
16 ID fixed to this lengt h Zeroes are added to the front of the ID portion of the data to create a specific length. FAC fixed to this length Zeroes are added to the front of the FAC portion of the data to create a specific length. Disable appending keystroke This checkbox tells the device to not append a character to the end of data. This keystroke appended to data If the previous checkbox is not selected, this character will be appended to the data.
reader reads all bits for any format card produced. The proximity token has several bits, and these will vary from customer to customer. There are literally hundreds of bit formats and lengths for proximity cards! The most popular is the 26-bit format card. There are actually 24 bits of usable information as the first and last bits are really parity bits to ensure data integrity. This is typical layout for a 26-bit card. PARITY BIT The leading 1-2 bit are usually the parity bits.
18 144238654 Using the Calculator supplied with Windows, select the scientific mode and find the binary equivalents for each of the above decimal numbers. MSB LSB 1000100110001110100000111110 (144238654) 11000111010000011111 (816159) st Notice how deselecting the 1 7 bits and the last parity bit results in the same binary number! Select bits 2 through 21 and deselect all others will provide the result desired for this customer’s format and example. RF IDeas, Inc.
File Open This allows the user to retrieve a configuration previously saved. The HWG file is useful when more than one template is helpful. All data associated with the configuration selections are saved. File Save All data associated with the configuration selections are saved to the Default.HWG file. Save As All data associated with the configuration selections are saved to the user specified filename (.HWG ) file.
20 Auto-Run Operation In auto mode, the user specifies a configuration file (ex. Default.hwg) using a shortcut properties link as defined in the Windows environment. First, the user makes all desired configuration settings. Second, once the settings are defined, the user creates a (.HWG) by using the Save As selection under the File menu system. Third, the user need to create a shortcut link and specify the (.HWG) configuration file in this link.
file and then using a right -click of the mouse. You will see a ‘Create Shortcut’ menu item. Fourth, once the shortcut is created, the Properties need to be modified by adding the filename of the (.HWG) file after the quote in the target field as shown below.
22 About This screen describes the version and copyright information. There is also a ‘System Info’ button that may be helpful to determine Windows system information. RF IDeas, Inc.
Troubleshooting If your system is not working it could be for one of the following reasons: No pcProx USB Device Attached 1. Check to be sure the pcPROX unit is plugged into the USB port. When the PC is on and no card being read, you will see the LED is red. A valid proximity card will cause the led to turn green, provided you have not set the configuration to read only certain bit lengths. 2.
24 Index AIR ID ® LT, 4 Leading Parity, 14 AIR ID Developer’s Kit, 4 Motorola, 8 AIR ID SDK, 12 passive badge, 10 API, 6 pcPROX Badge, 10 ASCI number, 12 ASCII character, 14 ASCII number, 12 auto mode, 20 pcPROX-KW, 5 requirements, 8 SDK, 5, 13, 16 Shortcut, 21 auto-run, 12 AWID, 8 factory defaults, 13 Software Developer’s Kit, 13 templates, 12 HID, 8 Trailing Parity, 15 HWG, 19 uninstall, 11 HWG files, 12 Windows 98, 8 inter-key, 14 internal storage, 13 Keyboard Wedge Readers , 4 PARITY
