HID Identity FlexSmart MIFARE 6055BBL0022 User Manual

Product codes
6055BBL0022
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Application Note 25 – Using the Model 6055B HID Mifare Reader  
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Scenario 
Method 
Comments 
Customer has combined 
two groups of cards, and 
some cards have a different 
available sector than others 
for HID data – MAD is 
available 
Use MIFARE encoder – 
encode HID data in 
available sector X on one 
group and Y on the other 
group 
Encoder will modify existing 
MIFARE Applications 
directory, indicating HID 
data in sector X or Y.  
Reader will search all cards 
for HID AID and will read 
the data from the 
appropriate sector 
Customer has combined 
two groups of cards, and 
some cards have a different 
available sector than others 
for HID data – MAD is NOT 
available 
Set readers to CSN only 
mode. 
There is no way for the 
readers to find OEM data in 
various sectors without 
using the MAD. 
 
Using the 6055B in Transaction Mode 
 
Transaction Mode allows developers and integrators to create their own software 
or firmware programs that can use the HID MIFARE Reader to read or write to a 
MIFARE card.  The actual application program (vending, debit, transit, etc.) 
resides in the host computer or micro-controller – it does not reside on the 
reader. 
 
Transaction Mode requires a connection to the reader’s RS-232 port.  The reader 
is set to Transaction Mode by a command from the host computer – no 
command card or factory pre-configuration is required. 
 
The HID reader performs three important functions: 
• 
Manages the RF interface with the card 
• 
Manages the communications and encryption  
• 
Reads and writes to the card 
 
Because there is no standard for communicating with a MIFARE reader, each 
manufacturer has its own unique protocol. 
 
HID has made its complete protocol available to developers as part of the HID 
MIFARE Developer’s Resource Kit
, containing a protocol document and 
programming guide, some example software, a sales demo program, and a 
reader with power supply and desktop stand.   
 
By using this protocol, the connected PC or controller can: 
• 
Read or write to any sector on the card (except HID Wiegand data) 
• 
Load or rewrite keys 
• 
Increment or decrement a stored value sector 
• 
Scan or modify the MIFARE Applications Directory 
• 
Control the beeper and LED