How to set-up the RFID encoder unit?

Each RFID encoder works as a LAN device, designed to communicate on the Ethernet network.
Built-in LAN adapter allows communication via TCP/IP protocol on 10/100 Mbit Base-T
networks.
To make the RFID encoder accessible for Vision system, system user need to assign 4
parameters to the network interface module in the encoder. These are: IP address, IP port
number, gateway and subnet mask. Note that IP address is static, i.e. can not be overwritten by
the DHCP server.
When delivered from VingCard the RFID encoder has these parameters set to:
IP address
IP port
Default gateway
Subnet mask

172.16.30.1
3001
172.16.0.1
255.255.0.0

To setup the RFID encoder with another parameters you need to change your PCs network
properties, so the encoder and the PC will see each other.
In the next step you will run a separate utility program that changes RFID encoder parameters.

How to prepare your PC for RFID encoder set-up?

Open Local Area Connection Properties via Control Panel or Desktop and select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) line. Click Properties button.

Then you will see another window:

Click Use the following IP address button and put the values for IP address, subnet mask and
default gateway as below.

Click OK button to confirm. On some older PCs it might be required to boot the PC after
changes.
Make a physical connection between your PC and RFID encoder using the crossover cable or
hub with straight cables. Power up the encoder.
If the network address is set correctly you can check connection by command ping
172.16.30.1 in command line window.

Now your PC is ready to start a utility that connect to the RFID encoder and can change its
configuration.
How to change IP protocol configuration of RFID encoder?
Start program Set-up Utility.EXE that is stored on the installation CD in folder \KDE
Encoder\KRF-2000.
It opens the window as below:

Check the values for Encoder IP address and Port in Encoder Status box on top. They
must match the values stored in the encoder unit connection is not possible otherwise.
If you don not know current IP address and port number of your encoder, you can reset the
encoder to default paramaters. To perform the reset follow instructions provided on How to
reset? page.
Click Encoder Connect button. Check information in the left botton corner, you should read
Server connect success as below:

After connecting click on tab IP Config and then on Configuration Read button.

Write your new, desired values into fields on IP Config tabbed page:
Encoder IP encoders new IP address,
Encoder port encoders new IP port number for communication with Vision (we
recommend value of 3001, for consistency with previous mag and smart encoders),
Subnet mask as required for your LAN (consult your LAN administrator if
needed),
Default gateway default gateway IP address as required for your LAN.

When you are ready with all 4 fields (double check the IP address and IP port they are very
important for connectivity) click Configuration Write button. Check status in the left bottom
corner:

The RFID encoder is now prepared for working in Vision system.

Please note that after sending new parameters with Configuration Write button, the RFID
encoder boots immediately with new IP values and current communication is lost, unless new
data is typed into Encoder Status box and, if necessary, the PCs LAN parameters are
changed.

How to set-up Vision to use RFID encoders?

Setting up Vision to use RFID encoders is very similar to other network encoders (for magstripe or smart cards).
Login to Vision and go to System Setup | System Parameters | Network Device, click Add
button to register new RFID encoder. Fill all edit fields and remember to select RFID card in
Card type field.
Click OK to confirm

Now, the registered RFID encoder can be bound to the workstation in Visions database. In System
Setup | System Parameters | RFID card encoder select first the workstation on the right pane and then
choose Nework device