How to install and configure the PIV Omnikey reader

How to install and configure the PIV OmniKey reader

Procedure Steps

Install the OmniKey drivers:
1) Run the driver installation package, located on the OnGuard Supplemental DVD at one of the following locations, depending on the OmniKey reader model:
Credential Center Device Drivers\Omnikey\CardMan3x21_V1_1_2_4.exe
Credential Center Device Drivers\Omnikey\CardMan5x21_V1_1_2_4.exe

2) Connect the OmniKey reader to the computer's USB port.

3) Install the OmniKey reader by following the steps in the Windows connection wizard.

In FormDesigner, map the fields:
1) When you log into FormsDesigner, select "Cardholder" from the Open Form window.

2) Right-click on the Last Name text field and then select "Last Name" in the PIV drop-down on the Field Settings tab.

3) Right-click on the First Name text field and then select "First Name" in the PIV drop-down on the Field Settings tab.

4) Right-click on the Middle Name text field and then select "Middle Initial" in the PIV drop-down on the Field Settings tab.

5) On the Badge tab, right-click on the Badge ID field and then select "Agency Code + System Code + Credential #" in the FASC-N drop-down on the Field Settings tab.

6) Right-click on the Deactivate Date field and then select "Card Expiration Date" in the PIV drop-down on the Field Settings tab.

7) Save the form with the Save cosmetic (user interface) changes only. Data is not affected. (Fastest) radio button selected.

8) Log out of FormsDesigner.

In System Administration, configure the workstation:
1) From the Administration menu, select Workstations.

2) Select the Encoders/Scanners tab and then click [Add].

3) In the Name field, type the name of the encoder, for example, "OmniKey Encoder".

4) Workstation should be the name of the server.

5) In the Device type drop-down, select "PC/SC Encoder."

6) In the Credential Technology drop-down, select "Contact Smart Chip."

Add the badge:
1) From the Administration menu, select Cardholder.

2) Select the Badge tab.

3) Click [Search] to locate the cardholder.

4) Click [Modify].

5) Click [Import].

6) In the Select Import Source screen, select the source named "PIV Card", which will have the OmniKey device listed with a status of Online.

7) In the PIN field, type the PIN number: 123456.

8) Click [OK].

Applies To

OnGuard (All versions)

Additional Information

None