Identify a card type
- Connect a test reader to your computer.
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Open BALTECH ID-engine Explorer.
If you haven't installed it yet, you can download it herecall_made as part of BALTECH ToolSuite.
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Click the reader, then click Select.
- If several interfaces are shown for the reader, please select HID.
- Connecting an Ethernet reader currently only works in maintenance mode or with PKI encryption (learn more).
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Place the card you want to identify on the reader.
The card will be shown in the upper part of the window including card type.
Some cards have subtypes
Some card types such as EMarin, HID Prox, or Hitag have subtypes. These are also shown in BALTECH ID-engine Explorer.
Example: Hitag has the subtypes "1/S" and "2".
Make sure to write down the subtype as well because you'll need it to create project settings.