Technical Update

OmniClass™ ⎯ Configuring a Smart Card Reader

Using a Configuration Card

Readers
This technical update applies to Honeywell OmniClass™ readers, HID™ iCLASS™ readers,
Indala™ FlexSmart™ readers, and Honeywell OmniSmart™ readers.

What is a Configuration Card?

A configuration card is a specially formatted smart card provided by Honeywell that is coded to
turn on/off features in a smart card reader. If you have a need for configuration card, consult the
factory.
As requests for specific configuration cards become popular, Honeywell Product Management
will release configuration cards as parts.

How Do I Use a Configuration Card?

1. Remove power from the smart card reader.
2. Wait a few moments and make sure that all lights on the reader are off.
3. Re-power the smart card reader. Depending upon reader configuration, the reader may
beep as part of power up.
4. After re-powering the smart card reader, present the configuration card to the smart card
reader.
• The configuration card must be the first card presented to the reader after power
up. You do not have to wait for power up to complete before presenting the card,
but you do have to present the card to the reader long enough for a read to occur.
• You have a 25-30 second window for OmniClass/iCLASS/OmniSmart to change
the configuration. You have unlimited time for the FlexSmart as long as the
configuration card is the first card presented to the reader.
5. The smart card reader will read the configuration card. You should notice a beep or a
light change to acknowledge the read.

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