® pcProx, AIR ID Enroll, and Wiegand Converters ® USB & RS-232 Configuration Software for use with pcProx ® Proximity Readers, Wiegand to xxx Converters, and AIR ID® Enroll Contactless Smart Card Read-Only Readers Us e r ’ s Ma n ua l www.RFIDeas.
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2 FCC Compliance Statement FCC ID: M9MPCPROXHUSB100 (HID USB model) FCC ID: M9MPCPROXH100 (HID RS-232 model) FCC ID: M9MPCPROXM101 (Indala model) FCC ID: M9MRDR6981 (AWID), FCC ID: M9MRDR6881 (Kantech, Indala, Casi-Rusco) FCC ID: M9MPCPROXP100 (Pyramid) FCC ID: M9MPCPROXC101 (Casi-Rusco model) FCC ID: M9MRFID1 356I100 (MIFARE/iCLASS models) FCCID: M9MRDR6091 (HID Low Power) FCC ID: M9MRDR7081 (iCLASS Module based) FCC ID: M9MRDR7181 (ICLASS Mifare and Other 13.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS END-USER LICENSE A GREEMENT SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE iii iv Limited Warranty vi Thank You 1 FCC Compliance Statement 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Proximity Activated Products 3 AIR ID ® LT (Active Badge) Wiegand Converters pcProx Reader Choices 4 4 4 Understanding Wireless Identification ___ 6 ® What is pcProx Proximity Activated Identification?_ 6 The pcProx Reader _________________________ 6 The RS-232 Reader ________________________ 7 Why is it necessary? ___________________
Get/Set Internal Timing_____________________ 15 Set Keystroke Data __________________________ 17 FAC & ID Data ___________________________ 17 Advanced Tab ______________________________ 20 LED Control______________________________ 20 Multiple USB Readers on a PC ______________ 21 Enter Unique Address______________________ 21 Software Developer Kit Mode________________ 22 Characters Sent When Card is Removed ______ 24 About Tab _________________________________ 25 Version Information________________________
4 Proximity Activated Products RF I Deas offers a variety of wireless products for handsfree 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. We welcome your suggestions! © 1998-2009 RF IDeas, Inc.
Product FEATURE - BENEFIT AIR ID ® LT (Active ♦ Badge) Wiegand Converters ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Supervised Reader Extenders AIR ID Enroll AIR ID Writer AIR ID Playback Readers ♦ pcProx Developer’s Kit ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ pcProx USB pcProx-232 pcProx-TTL and Keyboard Wedge Readers ♦ ♦ Great for multiple users sharing a computer Economical solution Badge transmits, Base Unit receives Audit Trail TM TD2F Two-Factor Authentication Wiegand <-> TTL, RS-485, RS-232, USB, Ethernet RS-485, Ethernet, Wireless (900
6 proprietary technology (ex. HID, Indala/Motorola, CasiRusco, and others). The AIR ID Enroll, pcProx & pcProx USB readers are a more sophisticated design. The reader accepts commands as well as sends output data to the port. Each reader can operate in synchronous (via the software developer’s kit - SDK) or asynchronous mode. The SDK supports all readers and is available to developers. The AIR ID Enroll and pcProx RS-232 serial port readers output in an asynchronous mode outputs data in ASCII format.
Understanding Wireless Identification What is pcProx® Proximity Activated Identification? The pcProx Configuration software together with the pcProx proximity reader makes up proximity activated identification system. This is used to identify users by using their existing proximity token.
8 computer’s USB port. When a proximity token is read, the active application will receive the entire proximity token’s data. The Configuration application allows the user to specify which data bits from the proximity card are used to create an ASCII number. Additionally, the user may specify additional keystrokes to be sent. The RS-232 Reader The RS-232 reader has two primary modes of operation. First it may be set up to operate as a ASCII output device.
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. This technology is very inexpensive; however it is also prone to read problems due to wear and dirt. The cards have a limited life since they get scratched easily.
• • pcProx Configuration Application for Windows 98 and Windows NT/2000/XP. You may download the latest at www.RFIDeas.com using the ‘Support’ button. Installation and User Manual on CD. What are the minimum system requirements? • • • • Pentium class PC with CD ROM drive 32 MB RAM (25 MB hard disk space available for installation overhead and AIR ID software).
Hardware Installation Locate an open USB or RS-232 port on the system. Plug the connector into the PC’s (or available on any peripheral) 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.
12 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: Configure any pcProx settings. © 1998-2009 RF IDeas, Inc.
Configure pcProx 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.
14 Connect Tab Device Connect Connect 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. If you have a connect problem make sure the reader is connected. If you are using the USB model, make sure you are running a version of Windows that supports the USB port. Check the www.RFIDeas.
Device Found This indicates the type of pcProx or AIR ID Enroll reader found (RS-232 or USB). The configuration program automatically checks for a USB reader first, and if it does not find one, it scans COM ports 1 through 8 for a serial port model. Reset to defaults This button is used to put the device back into a know state. All configuration settings are set back to their factory defaults.
16 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. This is how long the key is held down. Inter-key 'Release' time Sets USB inter-key 'Release' time delay in msecs. This is the delay between keystrokes. Send Data Upon Read Immediately sends the card data otherwise it is held based on the lock-out time below.
Lock-out Time for Repetitive Reads This parameter can prevent the card’s data from being sent continuously if the card is left on the reader.
18 Set Keystroke Data FAC & ID Data This top section of this tab is organized in a manner consistent with the way the card data is organized on generic proximity cards; Leading parity + facility code+ ID code + trailing parity code. The bottom section allows the user to specify keystrokes to be added at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of the card’s data. Strip Leading Parity bit count The indicated number of Leading Parity bit(s) are ignored.
Force data to length This applies to both Facility and ID code data fields. Zeroes are added to the front of the data to create a specific length. For example, if the data were 567 and the length is set to 6, the output will be 000567. FAC fixed to this length Zeroes are added to the front of the FAC portion of the data to create a specific length. 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.
20 Strip Trailing Parity bit count The indicated number of Trailing Parity bit(s) are ignored. There is typically only 1 trailing parity bit. The following keystrokes are sent ahead of card data You may specify up to 2 keystroke characters that will be inserted in front of the card data. Note there are 3 special characters (hex 01, 02, 03) that can be specified. These add an extra measure of difficulty in reproducing card data directly from the keyboard.
Advanced Tab LED Control SDK Controls LED Using the SDK the software developer has the ability to control the red/green/amber colors of the LED on the top of the reader. Normally, the reader goes from red to green when a proximity card is read (i.e. a proximity card being read by a pcProx or AIR ID Enroll reader). This can be restricted by the bit count. For example, if the user configures the reader to ‘read only 26 bit cards’ the LED will go green when any HID 26 bit card is placed on the reader.
22 Red LED When selected, the SDK has control of the RED state. Green LED When selected, the SDK has control of the GREEN state. Multiple USB Readers on a PC This section does not apply to the RS-232 readers since these are attached to individual COM ports. This field will show how many readers are attached to the PC. User may attach up to 16 different pcProx-USB or AIR ID Enroll USB devices on their PC at one time.
SDK users will use this address field to enter the address for the attached reader. NOTE: Only 1 reader may be attached when this feature is used. List of Unique Reader Addresses This drop down list box will show all attached readers that have a unique address. Software Developer Kit Mode If you are a software developer, and have purchased SDK, you can change the mode of operation of the pcProx reader. For the USB reader this means from ‘keyboard’ to SDK.
24 Filter Mask If the Filter Mask field is empty, the program will try to ‘guess’ at the format for the card. Since there are literally thousands of formats, this truly a guess. Facility Code The Facility Code will represent the decimal equivalent of the bits defined by an ‘F’ in the Filter Mask. ID Code The ID Code will represent the decimal equivalent of the bits defined by an ‘I’ in the Filter Mask. Example: NOTE: Any stripped parity bits will not be delivered using the GET ID function.
The button calls a SDK (software developer’s kit) function and shows how and application would use and see data if the SDK were implemented. Example: Filter for a popular 26-bit Wiegand card format is: "PFFFFFFFFIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIP". This has: 2 “P” - parity bits, 8 “F” - facility code bits, and 16 “I” - ID code bits. This will split the bit-stream into the facility and ID codes. Characters Sent When Card is Removed This applies only to the RS-232 reader.
26 Ignore H/W data inversion override This feature is set only if the user needs to override the invert the Wiegand data lines. Most users should use this feature unless their data is inverted. About Tab Version Information This screen describes the version and copyright information. This area shows the version of the firmware (device’s software) as well as the version of the SDK library. © 1998-2009 RF IDeas, Inc.
There are several bits constructed together which make up the data sent from the proximity token to the reader. The 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.
28 Immediately following is the identification code. For a 26bit card this is 16 bits. FACILITY CODE The next bits are normally used as the facility code. For a 26-bit card there are 8 bits. PARITY BIT The trailing 1-3 bits are usually a the parity bit(s). The software does not perform any data validation checking. This is due to the fact that the data must be known before the read in order to verify its validity.
through 21 and deselect all others will provide the result desired for this customer’s format and example.
30 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. © 1998-2009 RF IDeas, Inc.
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 needs to create a shortcut link and specify the (.HWG) configuration file in this link.
32 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. © 1998-2009 RF IDeas, Inc.
Application Note: Log-on Reader Overview This document describes how the pcProx or AIR ID Enroll USB proximity reader may be used as a log-on or automatic password entry device without the need to install software at the client or server. The card can automatically enter passwords into the operating system, login applications which require passwords and even password protected web sites.
34 (something you have and something you know) and protects against lost or stolen password. Configuration Utility The following screen shot shows the configuration program supplied with the reader. This program simply configures the reader. Once the configuration information is set and written to the device, the device is ready for deployment. The device will hold this information until it is updated. Please refer to the User’s Guide for details on the usage of this application.
Usage under Windows 98, 2000 and XP In order to use the pcProx-USB reader as a logon device under Windows there are a few considerations to review. Administrator Considerations The issues the administrator will face include: Automatic Change Password. To increase security several company have adopted a policy that requires users to change password every xx number of days. To keep this policy in place, you will need to have users password include both the proximity data as well as a user supplied PIN.
36 performed differently for each operating system and application. Please refer to your User’s Manual for detail. In general, you will enter your Old Password, and wave the proximity token to fill in the New Password and if applicable, the Confirmation Password fields. If the new password is made up of the card data + a user supplied PIN, you will need to add this PIN in both the New Password and Confirmation Password fields.
As with the Change Password operation described above, the user first makes sure the cursor is in the Password field. Once the cursor is located, the user waves the proximity token to fill in the Password field. If the password is made up of the card data + a user supplied PIN, you will need to add this PIN prior to pressing the ENTER key. Unlocking the WorkStation The following screen will appear slightly different for each of the operating systems (W98, 2000, and XP).
38 Once the cursor is in the Password field, the user may safely wave their proximity token over the pcProx reader and the field is stuffed with the password. The user may finish off the operation by pressing the ENTER key, or the reader may be configured to add the ENTER keystroke as an appended keystroke. If the password is valid for this username account, the user will be logged on.
One-Factor In a one-factor system, the user simply waves the proximity token. Therefore the reader may be configured to add TAB keystrokes ahead of the data as well as a TAB or ENTER keystroke behind the data. Two-Factor In a one-factor system, the user may enter the PIN either before or after the proximity token data is inserted into the field. If the user adds the PIN before the token data, the reader may be configured to append the ENTER keystroke.
40 The reader factory default, without the special configuration, you would see: 15202752 in any application. In pcProx and most text-based applications you would see: ??0007423?0000448? In Microsoft Word or Notepad it looks like: ~ ~ 0007423~0000448~ or depending on settings: 0000975 0062336 The login screen sees: ***************** This makes it much more difficult for an end user to learn or share their password with another.
Auto-Locking the Workstation To increase security when the user steps away, you can use a screen saver but of course this can be a problem since: 1. It the time is set too short, it is annoying because it you get on a phone call or speak to someone without leaving the station it will lock. Users grow tired of this since it can cause them to enter their password 20 times more than necessary. 2.
42 un-locked (log-in active), and issuing keystrokes to lock or log-off the session on the computer. Now when you walk away from your system, you will benefit from a hands-free means of locking your computer. How Does the System Work? The concept of the pcProx-Sonar is easy to understand. The unit incorporates a sophisticated ultrasonic sensor to detect the presence of the user. Your computer simply ‘thinks’ that the pcProx-Sonar is a USB keyboard that is attached to your system.
Who Can Benefit Using the System? Any company, institution, or hospital using passwords, biometrics or any form of computer access control that needs to secure stations without reliance on users of cumbersome time-outs.
44 Troubleshooting If your system is not working it could be for one of the following reasons: No Device Attached 1. Check to be sure the reader is plugged into the USB or RS-232 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.
Index AIR ID ® LT, 4 Leading Parity, 17 AIR ID Developer’s Kit, 4 log-in, 41 AIR ID SDK, 12 8 PARITY BIT, 26 API, 6, 7 passive badge, 10 ASCI number, 12 pcPROX Badge, 10 ASCII number, 12 requirements, 9 auto mode, 30 SDK, 5, 24 Shortcut, 31 auto-run, 12 templates, 12 Trailing factory defaults, 14 Parity, 19 uninstall, 11 HID, 8 Windows 98, 9 HWG, 29 HWG files, 12 inter- Windows driver, 43 key, 15 internal storage, 13 Keyboard Wedge Readers, 4 log-off, 41 Motorola, Windows NT/2000/XP,
