Specifications

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Configuration
 Reader Format: The reading format used to inform the reader expander what type of card readers are
connected to the reader port. The reader expander supports nearly all publicly available protocols and some
special protocols. Any 26 or 37 bit card reader that conforms to the standard format specification will work
on the Reader Expander.
 26 Bit: The industry standard 26 bit format consisting of 8 site code/facility bits and 16 bits of card
information. The most common format used in the access control industry.
 ICT 37 Bit
 Keyscan 36: A proprietary format used by HID® Readers that are re-branded for with the Keyscan
Corporation of Canada and implemented through out North America.
 NCS 25/29 Bit: An older format that allows dual card technology. Northern Control Systems 25 Bit
Swipe and 29 Bit Swipe cards.
 Northern 34 Bit: Northern Computers® proprietary 34 Bit Format.
 Kantech 32 Bit: Kantech Systems from Canada. A 32 Bit format sometimes referred to as KSF 32 or
Kantech Secure Format.
 STID ISO T2: STID of Europe ISO compliant track 2 magnetic card format used for hotels and various
other hospitality establishments. Uses the first 8 digits on the card.