Encoding & Access
Facility code
A site-specific number encoded on access cards so a reader accepts cards from your facility.
Getting the facility code right is essential; cards with the wrong code will not open your doors. We confirm it before encoding.
The facility code is the shared site number that tells a reader a card belongs to your building. If it is wrong, the card number can be valid and the door still will not open. We confirm your facility code before encoding a batch to avoid a costly reprint.
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Where this leads
If you are working this out for a live card program, start with cards encoded to your facility code and format.
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