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idChamp® NF4x LED & Button Descriptions

NF4x has one physical button for power on/off and functionality, and one micro-USB connector for power/charging. Battery model: Press the button briefly to power on the unit. Press and hold the button and Connection LED will blink briefly, then stop blinking, when blinking stops, release the button and NF4x will power off. Kiosk model: Plug micro-USB cable (regulated 5V) and the unit will power on.    When power is applied the power/charge LED will illuminate. For battery model this LED will change to green when the unit is fully charged.  

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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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idChamp NF4x Post Correct RFID Badge Value

Setup the idChamp® NF4x to post correct RFID badge value You use the NF4x SDM PAC Wizard to get the correct RFID badge value to post to your iOS application. You scan a badge, but the RFID-NFC value posted is not the value printed on the card. This post shows you how to get the correct value using the idChamp NF4x wireless mobile badge reader. You use the SDM (Serial Device Manager) PAC wizard to setup idChamp NF4x (This works for NF4x Smart Mode models only) to setup the idChamp® brand

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6 Things That Can Affect An RFID System’s Performance

Performance is important when it comes to implementing and maintaining an RFID system. Here are six common factors that can negatively impact an RFID system’s performance. Interference Interference from other radio-frequency (RF) emitting devices (RFI), such as other RFID readers and Wi-Fi access points, can negatively impact RFID system performance. Power Supply As with any system dependant on electronic components, RFID systems are subject to the risks of a “dirty” power supply. Such power supplies can elicit strange behavior from electronic devices (such as RFID readers) that draw power from

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Best iPad Check-in Kiosk Fast, Easy, Flexible

Looking for the Best iPad Check-in Kiosk Are you looking for the best iPad check-in kiosk? With stratus-io Time & Attendance you have fast, easy-to-use and flexible check-in solutions. First, you can use your iPad (or iPhone). Second, if you prefer Android tablets or phones, this also works. Finally, you may have Windows tablets or PCs you want to use, no problem. Stratus-io Time & Attendance gives you kiosk and mobile modes. Use Current Employee Badges Use idChamp® and Scanfob® brand RFID-NFC readers with your organization’s current employee badges. No

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