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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    
S5 Down Down Up Down Down Up

Tip: If you are having issues with your idChamp RS3 in BLE mode, it could be that the BLE module is in an unexpected state. To reset the BLE module, toggle DIP switch #4 on bank S3. You can also use S3-4 to turn off the BLE module while in HID or SPP mode.

Prepare the idChamp RS3 for the RS3 NFC Setup App

The RS3-NFC Setup application requires that the idChamp RS3 be in BLE  mode. Follow the instructions below to put your idChamp RS3 in BLE mode.

1. Power off your RS3 and take it out of its enclosure by unscrewing the four screws, then lifting the lid.

2. Locate the DIP switch banks labeled “S2” and “S3” along the short edge opposite the micro-USB port.

3. Grab a paperclip or similarly shaped object (pens are NOT recommended) and flip the DIP switches up or down to match the image below. If you have problems loading the image, use the DIP switch table.

4. Locate the DIP switch banks labeled “S4” and “S5” along the long edge of your RS3. Flip the DIP switches up or down to match the image below. If you have problems loading the image, use the DIP switch table.

5. If you are planning to keep your RS3 in BLE mode, you can put it back in its enclosure now.

6. Power on your RS3.

Pair with the RS3 NFC Setup App

1. If you have not already done so, download the RS3 NFC Setup App from the Apple Appstore

2. Launch RS3 NFC Setup app and tap on the RS3 device to connect

RS3 NFC Setup iOS iPhone 11 Devices View

3. Tap on the “Pair” when promptedRS3 NFC Setup iOS iPhone Pair Wireless RFID-NFC Reader

4. Put the hwg+ file onto the iOS device using Mac Finder. 

MacOS Finder Put HWG RS3 NFC Settings File on iOS Device Folder select Files

MacOS Finder Put HWG RS3 NFC Settings File on iOS Device Folder drag-and-drop

If this is not done, you will see the following msg when you tap “Import settings”

RS3 NFC Setup iOS iPhone 03 Import hwg file

5. Use “Import settings” to load the hwg+ file

RS3 NFC Setup iOS iPhone 05 Load hwg file to idChamp RS3

Test Your Configuration

Once you have selected the card or tag type you will be working with (Configuration tab) and adjusted the settings for processing the data, you will want to use a few sample cards to test the configuration. If the card is read, but doesn’t show up in the “Scans” section (or if it is not read at all), double-check your configurations. If you are absolutely sure that your settings are correct and you are still experiencing a problem, email the Serialio support team. Make sure to include your order number, card type, screenshots of the configurations and any other relevant information.

1. Make sure you have applied all settings you adjusted.

2. Hold your card/tag up to the idChamp RS3 until you hear a beep indicating that the card was read.

3. You can find the scan data in the “Output test area” of the RS3 NFC Setup App