Load Soft Credential Key On idChamp® RS4x
First you load soft credential key on your idChamp® RS4x to enable reading mobile credentials stored in the phone. Then use the mobile credentials via HID Mobile Access, or credential stored in Apple Wallet for meeting or attendance check-in.
See this post if you just need to load MOB or ICE key on the idChamp® RS4x Smart Credential Reader.
Install HID OMNIKEY USB CDC EEM Driver
First download the HID OMNIKEY USB CDC EEM Driver. Next, install the EEM Driver on a PC that allows access to USB ports.
Remove idChamp® RS4x Smart Credential Reader From Case
Before doing this, you must get authorization from Serialio.com. Without authorization, you may void the warranty.
You see here the most popular version of idChamp® RS4x Smart Credential Reader, the standard case. First remove the lid screws. Second position the RS4x in your hand with the button toward you.
Third, position your other hand to catch the RS4x engine, then gently shake the unit to release the engine as shown here.
Forth, you detach the UART cable from the idChamp RS4x engine.
Finally, connect the USB cable that’s connected to the PC that has the OMNIKEY USB CDC EEM Driver installed.
Enable Load Soft Credential Key
Before you can load the soft credential key using the key card, the RS4x must be enabled to load keys. First open the browser on the PC with CDC EEM Driver, enter 192.168.63.99 in the browser address bar. See the OMNIKEY 5×27 CK Reader Management displayed in the browser. Note: when a password is set on the configuration, you will enter this password to display the settings.
Next, select Contactless Config, and verify the Config cards setting is enabled.
When you see that Config cards is disabled like above,. First, click the box to enable it. Second, select System Config tab, then select Apply Changes. Third, remove the USB cable from the RS4x engine. Forth, attach the UART cable.
Load Soft Credential Key From The Mobile Key Card
Now you are ready to load the soft credential key from the Mobile Key Card. First, position the Mobile Key Card on the idChamp® RS4x Smart Credential Reader engine as shown below. Second, you leave the LED visible.
Third, power on the RS4x and the LED will blink red and green repeatedly for several seconds. Fourth, when the LED blinking stops, wait 5 seconds and the load soft credential key is complete. When RS4x has beeper option you hear 3 beeps, then the key is loaded. Fifth, test the setting with a valid iPhone and Apple Watch credential. Finally, you may want to disable the Config cards setting to prevent loading of other mobile key cards. Now, you return the RS4x engine to it’s case, and secure the lid.
The idChamp RS4x Wireless Mobile RFID Reader supports HID mobile credentials, including employee badge and Student ID in Apple Wallet. Contact Serialio today to get started with this unique product.