Using the pcProxConfig Software

Using the pcProxConfig Software

1.0 Writing a Credential Format to the Reader

  1. From the Windows start menu, go to All Apps >> RF Ideas >> rf IDEAS Configuration Utility v6.0.9

    pcProx executable

  2. Accept the terms of the utility license agreement and click the AGREE button.
  3. The user interface will appear as below.

    pcProx user interface

  4. Plug the pcProx Plus USB enrollment reader into an available USB port.
  5. The reader will beep once and its LED will be red.
  6. Verify that Connection Type is set to USB.

    USB Connection Method

  7. Click the Connect button.

    Connect Button

  8. No drivers are required for the reader, so it should appear in the Device list, as highlighted.

    Detected USB Reader

  9. Near the top of the pcProxConfig window you will see the configuration section.

    Configuration Section

  10. From the credential formats drop-down list select the desired format.

    Select the Mifare format

  11. With the required format select you will see the format settings.

    Format Settings

  12. You should then set the following settings to zero (to ensure the entire card number length is read).

    Set parity stripping to zero

  13. Click on the Write Active button to set the selected format as the active format for the USB enrollment reader.

    Write Active Format Button

  14. The format will be written to the reader and will be active within just a few seconds.

2.0 Analyzing a new Card Format

You can use the Card Analyser to analyze a card format that is not on the list or if you are unsure of the programmed format.

  1. In the user interface, click on Tools (located on the left).
  2. Select Card Analyser.

    Card_Analyser

  3. Click the LEARN CARD button.
  4. Press the START SCAN button.
  5. Place the card onto the reader (as per the on-screen instructions).
  6. Click the AUTO-CONFIG button to configure the reader to read the card.

    Learn Card

  7. The card type should be displayed as well as the USB reader types that are compatible with that card type.