5 4 Bit Buffered 99999999
6 4 Bit Buffered with Parity 99999999
7 36 Bit Wiegand Format 1048575
ARK-501, 4 bit, and 4 bit with parity send every button press instantly down the data interface. 26 bit Wiegand, 36
Bit Wiegand, 4 bit buffered, and 4 bit buffered with parity buffer the key presses and send them when the user
presses ENTER. Pressing the CLEAR key wipes the buffer. If the max PIN is exceeded a long beep is generated and
no data is sent.
When using the format 4 bit buffered with parity a Reader Expander set with the card format of 26 bit will decode
PINs that are 6 digits long as card numbers and handle it as a card. This is the same for HID 34 Bit with 8 digit
PINs. Where possible, these combinations should be avoided.
PSK Unscramble
PSK Unscramble enables the reader to read Kantech, Tecom and Motorola cards.
The following options are available by badging the programming card seven times to enter Address 7. This option
is only available if the PSK hardware is present.
Function Setting
Raw 1
Kantech 2
Tecom 3
Motorola 4
PSK Enable
This enables the card reader to read PSK formatted cards. By default, this feature is enabled and is only available if
the PSK hardware is present.
The following options are available by badging the programming card eight times to enter Address 8.
Function Setting
Disabled 1
Enabled 2
Factory Default
This resets all of the device's settings. To reset the reader, badge the 125kHz programming card twelve times to
enter Address 12.
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