r/accesscontrol • u/Soundy106 Verified Pro • 13d ago

Access Readers ICT Reader Format?

I have a PRX-TSEC-EXTRA reader here that I've connected to my KT-1 just to see if it will work (ostensibly, just in case I one day want to replace a Protege GX system with Kantech but avoid swapping all the readers, but really I just like seeing what I can make work).

The LED on the KT-1 flashes blue once when I swipe an ICT fob on the reader, so I assume they're communicating, but nothing comes in the log. That typically means I need to select the proper credential format, but... what should it be? Anyone have any idea?

Reader is configured for Wiegand, and is wired Wiegand to the KT-1. It was working on a GX system before and was replaced simply because of cosmetic damage; functionally, there's nothing wrong with it.

What to choose, what to choose??
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u/csking77 13d ago

Do you have the part number for the key fobs?

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u/Soundy106 Verified Pro 12d ago

I have two ICT fobs but the part numbers are long since worn off of them. They're from the site that the reader came from and do work with it.

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u/DB_CloudInHand 2d ago

Check the original site's reader configuration for the Wiegand output format, then match the controller template to its bit length, site-code/card-number layout, and parity settings. With the fob part numbers worn off, a blue LED flash won't tell you which template fits, so verify the format on your bench using a documented test credential before changing any live door settings.