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RS3 NFC Setup App (iOS) Setup idChamp RS3

For the idChamp RS3x see this page. This post shows how to use RS3 NFC Setup iOS app to load an hwg+ file to the idChamp RS3. If you do not have access to an iOS device, you can also setup the idChamp RS3 with the RS3 NFC Setup application for Android or pcProx configuration utility for Windows. idChamp RS3-HSE Diagram DIP Switch Orientation   1 2 3 4 5 6 S2 Down Down Up Up Down Down S3 Up Up Down Down     S4 Down Up Down Up  

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RS3 NFC Setup App (Android) Setup idChamp RS3

This support article will walk you through how to use Serialio’s RS3 NFC Setup application for Android to configure your idChamp RS3. If you do not have access to an Android device, you can also configure your idChamp RS3 with the RS3 NFC Setup application for iOS or pcProx Configuration Utility for Windows. idChamp RS3-HSE Diagram DIP Switch Orientation   1 2 3 4 5 6 S2 Down Down Up Up Down Down S3 Up Up Down Down     S4 Down Up Down Up     S5 Down Down

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Setup idChamp RS3 BLE mode (Post August 2019)

NOTE: RS3 Has been discontinued. See the RS3x These instructions are for RS3 units built after August 2019. These units will have a white UART connector on the PCB board next to banks S4 and S5. RS3 Getting Started To prepare your idChamp RS3 for BLE mode, follow the instructions below.  You’ll need a Phillips head screwdriver and a paper clip or small tool for changing the DIP switches. In order to access all DIP switches, you’ll need to remove the outside case entirely. You can do this by removing

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Setup idChamp RS3 BLE mode (Pre August 2019)

NOTE: This product is discontinued. See the RS3xThese instructions are for units built BEFORE August 2019. These units will NOT have a white UART connector on the PCB board next to banks S4 and S5 Getting Started To prepare your idChamp RS3 for BLE mode, follow the instructions below.  You’ll need a Phillips head screwdriver and a paper clip or small tool for changing the DIP switches. In order to access all DIP switches, you’ll need to remove the outside case entirely. You can do this by removing the lid,

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How To Setup idChamp® RS3x Switches

The idChamp® RS3x RFID-NFC reader is a wireless BLE device. With optional HID firmware, it can optionally work in wireless HID mode. Instructions Power off your RS3x, remove the four lid screws, then remove the lid. Locate switches S3, S5. Use a small plastic device to change the switch settings if needed. Note: Image below shows the RS3x DIP switches for battery operation (power on/off with RS3x button). For RS3x kiosk mode, S3-3 is ON.   1 2 3 4 5 6 S3 ON ON OFF OFF N/A N/A S5

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Set Battery-Unit idChamp RS3 in ‘Always On’ Mode (Post August 2019)

NOTE: RS3 Has been discontinued. See the RS3xThese instructions are for units built after August 2019. These units will have a white UART connector on the PCB board next to banks S4 and S5 Getting Started To prepare your idChamp RS3 for ‘Always On’ mode, follow the instructions below.  You’ll need a Phillips head screwdriver and a paper clip or small tool for changing the DIP switches. In order to access all DIP switches, you’ll need to remove the outside case entirely. You can do this by removing the lid, turning

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How to configure the idChamp RS3 to read a specific bit count

This support article demonstrates the configuration settings required to accurately read iClass cards of various bit counts. If you are using or planning to use the idChamp RS3 with iClass cards with a bit count other than 26, this article is for you. To accurately read cards with bit counts other than 26, you need to adjust the idChamp RS3’s configuration appropriately. There are three methods for configuring the idChamp RS3; with a Windows PC and the pcProx Configuration utility, with an Android device and the RS3-NFC Setup App, with an iOS device

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How to switch Bluetooth modes on the Scanfob qID Mini

This article demonstrates how to switch Bluetooth modes on the Scanfob qID mini UHF reader. Note: The Scanfob qID must be unpaired from any devices before switching the Bluetooth mode. 1. Access the main menu by holding down the scan button within two seconds of powering on the qID. There are four main menu options; PROFILE, BEEP, VIBRATE, and POWER. You can scroll through menu options by quickly pressing the scan button. 2. Select “PROFILE” by holding down the scan button once “PROFILE” is highlighted/selected to access the Bluetooth profile

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How to setup SerialMagic Keys to allow idChamp A9 triggers outside of SerialMagic Gears

This article is for customers using the idChamp A9 triggers with SerialMagic Gears to scan into another Android application. Follow the instructions below to learn how to enable this feature. Note: This feature is only available with SerialMagic Gears version 1.31.75 or later. If SerialMagic Keys is already enabled and set as your default keyboard, skip to “Enable SerialMagic Gears Accessibility.” Enable SerialMagic Keys Keyboard The first step is to enable the SerialMagic Keys keyboard and set it as the default input method. Note: You may receive an alert that SerialMagic Keys is

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Pick RFID Reader & Badge for Mobile Attendance?

Mobile Attendance Decoding Different RFID Badges There are many different ISO standards, protocols, and physical differences between various RFID tag types.  Choosing compatible readers and tags can be tricky, especially for an RFID novice. For the purposes of this explanation, we’ll only focus on passive RFID, specifically, Low-Frequency (LF), High-Frequency (HF), Near Field Communication (NFC), and NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF). For a little bit of background, here are some examples of how each type of RFID tag is used. Passive RFID examples:♦  Employee and / or Student Access control

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