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Adjust Sleep Timer idChamp RS3

RS3 Has been discontinued. See the RS3x You can adjust the sleep timer for the idChamp RS3 Reader to allow for a longer timeout period or disable it completely. To do so, you will need a USB-RS232 adapter and a terminal program such as TeraTerm or PuTTY. Follow the steps below to configure this timeout period (all typed commands will be without the quotes and followed by the enter key): For DIP switch banks S3 and S2: For DIP switch banks S4 and S5: 1. Set the DIP switches for Windows

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Setup Scanfob Ultra-BB2 SerialMagic Professional Windows

Ultra-BB2 Has been discontinued. See the Ultra-RE40e To configure the Scanfob® Ultra-BB2 you will need the following items: Add the Scanfob® Ultra-BB2 Once you have all the necessary components, plug the Scanfob® Ultra-BB2 into your Windows PC using the USB cable then open SerialMagic Professional. If you have never used SerialMagic Professional before, you will be prompted with the device wizard. If you do not see this screen, but rather the main SerialMagic Professional window, click the Add button to access the wizard. Once inside the wizard, choose Cabled connection as the connection

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Setup Scanfob BB2e to Pair with Windows 10

This article is only for history purposes. SSP feature of Scanfob is not valid for devices sold since 2018. This article demonstrates how to use yACK FAST for Android to set up the Scanfob (Ultra-RE40e or NFC-BB2e) to connect to Windows 10. Due to how Windows 10 Bluetooth pairing works, you cannot pair with the Scanfob BB2e without changing the “bl e e” setting from 0 to 1. Please note, that this process doesn’t work for Windows 7 nor earlier versions of Windows. To follow through with this tutorial, you will

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How to configure the idChamp RS3 for HID (keyboard) mode

This Product is discontinued. See the RS3x. To prepare your idChamp RS3 for HID (otherwise known as “keyboard mode”), follow the instructions below. Use the DIP switch table at the end of this page for reference. 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

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Connect BB2e to Windows Wirelessly with SerialMagic Professional

This post shows how to wirelessly connect the Scanfob Ultra-BB2e or Scanfob NFC-BB2e to connect to Windows 10 & Windows 11.  Note for versions of BB2e prior to 2022 — you must first use yACK FAST (for Android or iOS) to enable the bl e e setting for the Scanfob BB2e to work with Windows 10 Bluetooth (BLE). You can see here how to setup the BLE 4.0 version of Scanfob BB2e to pair with Windows 10 via BLE before continuing.  Pair with Windows 10 Bluetooth settings 1. Make sure that your

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How to set up the idChamp RS3 on Windows via a cabled connection with pcProx Configuration Utility

This page serves as a complete guide on how to use RFIDeas pcProx Configuration Utility for Windows to configure the idChamp RS3  You will need the following for this tutorial: A Windows PC pcProx Configuration Utility for Windows installed [Download Link] idChamp RS3 [Purchase Here] USB to RS-232 adapter cable [Purchase Here] RS-232 to micro USB adapter cable [Purchase Here] Prepare the RS3 for pcProx Set the idChamp RS3’s DIP switches for RS-232 communication (see image below).  Plug the RS3 into the Windows PC via the two configuration cables mentioned at the

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Write NDEF Data idChamp RS4 and iScanBrowser iOS

This article demonstrates how to use the idChamp RS4 and iScanBrowser for iOS to write NDEF data to NFC tags. In the first section of this guide, we’ll learn how to write an NDEF record to a tag. In the second section, we’ll test the tag by reading the NDEF data. You will need: Before you get started, you’ll want to download iScanBrowser from the AppStore, power on your idChamp RS4, and launch iScanBrowser once it has finished downloading. Write NDEF Data 1. Navigate to the Device Manager. 2. Tap on

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How to Use NFC Gears and Android’s Built-in NFC Reader with to Write NDEF Data

This guide demonstrates how to use Android built-in NFC reader and NFC Gears’ Write NDEF message feature (available in version 2.2.24 and later). You will need: NFC Gears (available on the Google Play Store) NFC enabled An NFC tag (with an empty NDEF data store) 1. Launch NFC Gears. 2. Tap on “SETTINGS.” 3. Hold the NFC tag up to your Android phone’s NFC sensor. 4. tap on “Write NDEF message.” You will receive a prompt explaining that the built-in NFC reader can only write to an empty tag. If you

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NF4x DIP Switch Settings

You change the idChamp® NF4x DIP switch settings for some modes and configurations. DIP Switch Settings For BLE Battery & Kiosk Modes idChamp® NF4x Wireless RFID-NFC Smart Card Reader/Writer DIP Switch Settings for ‘button power on’ (Battery) mode. Use idChamp® NF4x Wireless RFID-NFC Smart Card Reader/Writer in ‘kiosk’ (cabled power) mode, set DIP switch S3-3 in ON position. Note: This can also be done on the battery unit, then the NF4x will stay on as long as it has external power or battery power.

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