Defining a Card Display Format

1 - Under the Options toolbar, click on the Display format button.

Note: The Card #2, Card #3, Card #4, Card # 5 sections will not appear unless the Enhanced User Management option is activated.

2 - Select a display format for Card #1 .

• Decimal : Refers to numbers in base 10.

• Octal : Each octal digit represents exactly three binary digits. An octal format refers to the base-8 number system, which uses eight unique symbols (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7). Programs often display data in octal format because this format is relatively easy for humans to read and can easily be translated into a binary format, the format used in computer programming.

• Hexadecimal : Each hexadecimal digit represents four binary digits. An hexadecimal format refers to the base-16 number system, which consists of 16 unique symbols: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. For example, the decimal number 15 is represented as F in the hexadecimal numbering system. The hexadecimal system is useful because it can represent every byte (8 bits) as two consecutive hexadecimal digits. It is easier for humans to read hexadecimal numbers than binary numbers.

• FIPS ( Federal Information Processing Standard): This card format can use more than 32 bits of data.

3 - Check the Use multiple card format box if your environment contains multiple reader types and you would like to have the capability to select a different reader, that is not the default reader, when creating a new card.

4 - Select one of the Duplicate PIN process in the scrolling box. This feature can be used for example while loading cards in a batch. An operator may decide to set the PIN option to allow duplication. Later, if desired, the duplicate PINs can be changed to prevent confusion.

• No duplication : An error appears on the workstation; the PIN field will be reset to the default value (00000) and will be highlighted, inviting you to enter a new and valid PIN. Only PIN 00000 will be duplicated regardless of the PIN setting option.

• Notify when duplication: the server verifies if this PIN already exists. If the PIN exists, a message box appears, indicating that the PIN exists. A Details button will allow operators to view a list of cardholders who were issued this PIN.

• Duplication: no test will be processed, the PIN will be accepted even if it is a duplicate.

5 - Number of PIN digits (KT-400 only): This function allows using the Keypad Pin Digit option with the new KT400 firmware. You can choose to have 4, 5 or 6 digits (see Card Options Definition for more information).

Note: The PIN number must be set up once and kept that way in order to avoid any in duplication if truncated or filled by the system.

6 - When the Enhanced User Management option has been chosen, select an alternate default display format for Card #2 . Repeat Step 6 for Card #3 , Card #4 and Card #5 .

7 - Under the Global display format for KT-100 , KT-300 and KT-400 , select the appropriate option to coordinate with the selection in the upper section of the dialog.

• 24-bit Wiegand card, 5-digit PIN (KT-200 default) : for up to 24-bit for KT-100, KT-200, KT-300 and KT-400.

• 32-bit card, 5-digit PIN : for up to 32-bit for KT-100, KT-300 and KT-400.

• 24-bit Wiegand card, 6-digit PIN : for up to 24-bit for KT-100, KT-300 and KT-400.

• Up to 16 characters ABA card , 6-digit PIN : for up to 16 for KT-100, KT-300 and KT-400.

Note: KT-100, KT-300 and KT-400 controllers will do a hard reset on card format change. Avoid alternating between different card formats because this may result in lost card information.