Sys.GetBootStatus

This command retrieves the boot status of the reader, i.e. it describes the state of each component of the reader's hardware. Every bit in the returned value corresponds to a reader-internal component or a system error. If the component couldn't be initialized or the system error is triggered, the related bit is set.

Error bits (0-23): You have to solve these issues before you can use the reader.
Warning bits (24-31): The reader may still work properly. However, we highly recommend you solve these issues as well.

Properties

Command code: 0x0005
Command timeout: 50 ms
Possible status codes: General status codes

Parameters (request frame)

None

Returned values (response frame)

Name		Type/Size	Description
BootStatus		Bit mask (32 bits)	-
	NewerReaderChipFirmware	Boolean (bit 0x80000000)	The reader chip has not accepted the reader chip firmware included in the latest firmware update, because it was already running a higher firmware version. This is a security feature that prevents the reader chip firmware from being downgraded below a specific version. Note: This only affects the reader chip, i.e. other reader components have accepted the latest firmware update. Solution: Usually, this is not an issue. However, if you want to get rid of this boot status, upgrade to the previously deployed firmware version or above.
	UnexpectedRebootsLegacy	Boolean (bit 0x40000000)	At least 1 unexpected reboot has occurred. For details, see Device/Statistics. This is a legacy boot status. It is not returned by newer firmware versions.
	FactorySettings	Boolean (bit 0x20000000)	An error occurred during a factory reset, leaving the reader without any settings instead of restoring the factory settings.
	ConfigurationInconsistent	Boolean (bit 0x10000000)	The reader configuration is corrupted. Solution: Redeploy or update the reader configuration. This is a legacy boot status. It's only returned by old firmware versions that don't yet support transaction security mechanisms. Newer firmware versions use the Configuration bit.
	FirmwareVersionBlocked	Boolean (bit 0x08000000)	The loaded firmware version is blacklisted. For details, see Device / Run / FirmwareVersionBlacklist.
	RFU	Integer (bit mask area 0x07000000)	Zero padding
	Bluetooth	Boolean (bit 0x00800000)	The Bluetooth chip of the reader is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	WiFi	Boolean (bit 0x00400000)	The WiFi chip of the reader is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	Tamper	Boolean (bit 0x00200000)	The tamper alarm is defective. Please get in touch with us.
	BatteryManagement	Boolean (bit 0x00100000)	The battery management system of the reader is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	Keyboard	Boolean (bit 0x00080000)	The keyboard of the reader is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	FirmwareVersionBlockedLegacy	Boolean (bit 0x00040000)	The loaded firmware version is blacklisted. For details, see Device / Run / FirmwareVersionBlacklist. This is a legacy boot status. Newer firmware versions use the FirmwareVersionBlocked bit.
	Display	Boolean (bit 0x00020000)	The display of the reader is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	ConfCardPresented	Boolean (bit 0x00010000)	You've run a VHL.Select command with AcceptConfCard set to true after presenting a ConfigCard to the reader and the reconfiguration of the reader failed. This is a legacy boot status. It is not returned by newer firmware versions. Use the VHL.CheckReconfigErr command to check the reconfiguration status.
	Ethernet	Boolean (bit 0x00008000)	The Ethernet interface of the reader is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	ExtendedLED	Boolean (bit 0x00004000)	The RGB LED features of the reader are defective. Please get in touch with us.
	RFU	Integer (bit 0x00002000)	Zero padding
	Rf125kHz	Boolean (bit 0x00001000)	The 125 kHz RFID interface of the reader is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	RFU	Integer (bit 0x00000800)	Zero padding
	Rf13MHz	Boolean (bit 0x00000400)	The 13.56 MHz RFID interface for ISO 14443/ISO 15693 card systems is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	Rf13MHzLegic	Boolean (bit 0x00000200)	The 13.56 Mhz RFID interface for LEGIC cards is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	Rf13MHzLegacy	Boolean (bit 0x00000100)	The 13.56 MHz RFID interface of the reader is defective, device out of order. This is a legacy boot status. Newer firmware versions use the Rf13Mhz bit. Please get in touch with us.
	HWoptions	Boolean (bit 0x00000080)	A hardware options error occurred, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	RFU	Integer (bit 0x00000040)	Zero padding
	RTC	Boolean (bit 0x00000020)	The real-time clock is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	Dataflash	Boolean (bit 0x00000010)	The data flash chip is defective, device out of order. Please get in touch with us.
	RFU	Integer (bit 0x00000008)	Zero padding
	Configuration	Boolean (bit 0x00000004)	The reader configuration is corrupted. Solution: Redeploy or update the configuration.
	CorruptFirmware	Boolean (bit 0x00000002)	The reader firmware is corrupted. Solution: Redeploy or update the firmware.
	IncompleteFirmware	Boolean (bit 0x00000001)	Due to an aborted upload, the firmware on the reader is incomplete and not fully functional. Solution: Repeat the firmware upload.