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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 How it works
3 Configuration
4 Operation
5 Special Topics

5 Special Topics

5.1 Using Mobile Credentials on Standalone Reader

SAFR Mobile Credentials can be used on a reader that is powered via 9-30 VDC and does not have ethernet connection. No data need be loaded on the reader at all. The reader need only be configured for mobile credentials on the desired domain and invitations sent to credential holders to create their mobile credentials on their phones. Reader configuration can be done over Bluetooth or the reader can be configured at installation time via a one time connection to ethernet. This section describes how to use SAFR SCAN in a fully standalone manor. It builds upon instructions provided above.

5.1.1 Enable Configuration over Bluetooth

  1. Ensure SCAN Bluetooth connections are allowed.
    1. If SAFR SCAN is not connected to a server, Bluetooth are enabled by default. If needed you can change this in Security > Login over Bluetooth"
    2. If SAFR SCAN is connected to SAFR Server, then Bluetooth connections are disabled by default. If needed you can change this in "Processor System Settings" for the SCAN device available through the Video Feeds window.
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5.1.2 Connect and Configure SAFR SCAN for Mobile Credentials via BLE

  1. Open SAFR Mobile App for Android.
  1. Click ☰ menu and in upper left and select "SCAN Devices Nearby". You will see a list of devices like the following:
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  2. Select the SCAN device you wish to configure.
  3. Sign in using same credentials as created for browser login.
  4. Go to the Mobile Credentials configuration page.
  5. See above to configure the reader for mobile creds. Record the password and domain for below use.

5.1.3 Sent Mobile Credential Invites

A mobile credential invite must be sent from a SAFR On-Premises Server or SAFR Cloud account. Work with your SAFR Account Manager to obtain an account. Refer to instructions above for how to send out mobile credential invites. You must select option to embed Face or Face and Card to work with a standalone reader. Ensure you enter same password and domain as set on the reader.