This checklist highlights your most important considerations when ordering and programming HID prox cards.
Use it to help you determine your facility requirements and preferences before ordering – or simply call us at (877) 868-0012 and we’ll walk you through the process. You might also want to review our companion post, How to Program HID Proximity Cards.
Programming
______ Will program ourselves – have HID Prox programming equipment on site
______ Need programming completed with order (See the three programming considerations below)
1. Formatting
_____ Standard 26-bit format (Can be ordered directly online)
_____ HID Prox or HID iClass Format (H10301)
_____ Indala Flex Format (40134)
_____ Indala Casi-Rusco Format (C10106)
_____ Custom format (Contact an ID Expert at 877-868-0012)
IDCardGroup Tip: The programming format for your HID prox card is determined by your card reader’s system requirements. If you are reordering, you can look at the end label of the last order’s shipping box for the code. The most common is a 26-bit format indicated by code H10301.
2. Facility/Site Code
_____ Not required – Generic code is fine for our facility
_____ Required – We have a specific protocol for specifying facility codes
_____ Required – Our new cards must have the same facility code as our last order
3. Starting Card Number
_____ No external card numbering needed
_____ Sequential card numbering is needed:
_____ External only
_____ Matching internal/external
_____ Matching internal/non-matching external
_____ Random internal/non-matching sequential external
IDCardGroup Tip: It is important that you do not overlap card numbering ranges if you have only one facility code. If you have multiple facility codes, it is possible to use the same card number ranges in each facility, as each card reader uses a combined facility code and card number for access control.
Frequency
_____ Low Frequency (125 kHz) HID Prox / Indala Flex / Indala Casi-Rusco
_____ High Frequency (13.56 MHz) HID iClass
Front Packaging/Graphics
_____ HID Standard Artwork
_____ Plain White
_____ Custom Artwork* – Specify Custom Artwork Number
Back Packaging/Graphics
_____ HID Standard Logo
_____ Plain White
_____ Custom Artwork* – Specify Custom Artwork Number
Slot Punch
_____ No Slot Punch (Printed location of vertical and horizontal slot punch will remain)
_____ Vertical Slot Punch (Printed location of horizontal slot punch will remain)
_____ Horizontal Slot Punch (Printed location of vertical slot punch will remain)
*Custom Artwork
You can add custom artwork to your HID Prox Cards by contacting one of our ID Experts at (877) 868-0012
More Helpful How-to Resources
For more helpful prox card advice, check out our popular blog posts:.
- How to Program HID Proximity Cards
- How an HID Proximity (Prox) Card is Read
- Durable New HID ProxKey and iClass KeyFob Design Doubles Read Range
Questions?
For help choosing and configuring the right HID prox card to fit your needs, contact our expert sales staff at (877) 868-0012 or [email protected]. We’re happy to walk you through your card programming and appearance options.
ID Card Group accepts purchase orders, provides free shipping on orders over $100, and has a price match guarantee.
