This article is about: Setting up the Active key for USB magnetic card reader
Quick Setup Guide:
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Connect the card reader to the computer using a USB cable.
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Open check-in in the PerfectGym Next
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Select “Member Name / Card Number” (top left)
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the card through the card reader.
Would you like to connect an AK980 USB magnetic card reader from Active Key to your PerfectGym Next and thus control your check-in? Here you can find out what needs to be considered when setting up.
How to set-up the card-reader
First connect the card reader to your computer with a USB cable. Once the device has been detected, open your PerfectGym Next software and go to More, then select Check-in. At the middle of the screen you will find the field member name / card number. Click on the box, then swipe a card through the reader. Now the card number appears on the screen of your PerfectGym Next. If the displayed number is already assigned to a member, you have even just completed your first successful check-in.
Pay attetion the following at check-in:
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Your magnetic cards must always be precoded, otherwise no data can be read.
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Always make sure that you click in the check-in field or the cursor is blinking in the check-in field before swiping the card.
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The device only supports manual check-in mode. You can find out what the exact difference is between manual and automatic check-in mode after clicking on the button.
How to assign cards to members
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Open the profile of the member you want to assign a card to.
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Click on the three dots in the tile with the member name and then on Add a new access card .
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A new window will now open. Click in the white line again (to the left of the Read button) and swipe your card through the reader - the card number will appear in the field.
Finally, Save . Finished. The card is now assigned to the member.