HID 36bit Siemens

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Card format Overview

A proprietary 36-bit card format used in access control systems, featuring a unique structure composed of 18-bit site code and 16-bit card number, and 2 parity bits (odd and even), allowing for easy management and avoiding card number duplication for secure, contactless access.

HID 36bit Siemens format properties

Site Code

18 bits. The facility code range is 0 to 262,143.

Card Number

16 bits. A unique serial number (0-65,535) for each card within that facility code.

Odd parity

Odd Parity for Odd parity over bits 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35.

Even parity

Even Parity for Even parity over bits 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34.

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