Interlogix Topaz User Manual - Manual (Page 199)

Chapter 8
Setup
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Facility Code • Start - Select the location of the first bit for the Facility Code as the Start value. For a Start
value, select from 1-64 bits.
• Length - The Length is the number of bits to use for the Facility Code. For a length, select a
value from 0-16 bits.
Card Number • Start - Select the location of the first bit for the Card Number as the Start value. For a Start
value, select from 1-64 bits.
• Length - The Length is the number of bits to use for the Card Number. For a length, select a
value from 0-36 bits.
Issue Code The Issue Code is not used in the Wiegand format unless you have the ability to encode your
own cards. The Issue Code is normally 1 digit.
• Start - Select the location of the first bit for the Issue Code as the Start value. For a Start
value, select from 1-64 bits.
• Length - The Length is the number of bits to use for the Issue Code. For a length, select a
value from 0-8 bits.
Mag Stripe Card Format #Unlike a Wiegand Card Format, which cannot be changed for a given card, Mag Stripe Cards
can have their data changed. However, this requires the use of special equipment, which may or
may not have been part of your site’s installation of Topaz.
Whereas Wiegand cards are formatted in bits, Mag Stripe cards are formatted in digits (0 through
9).
Card Length Select from 1 to 40 bits for the Card Length. Most Topaz installations use a 3-2-6-1 format and
use 14 digits. Another Mag Stripe Card Format is the 4-4-10-2 format, which uses 22 digits. In
both formats, the first and last digits are used as a Begin digit (B) and a Finish digit (F). B is the
Start digit and F is the Stop digit.
Company Code • Start - Select the location of the first bit for the Company Code as the Start value. For a Start
value, select from 2-40 bits.
• Length - The Length is the number of digits to use for the Company Code. For a length,
select a value from 0-4 digits.
• Field Separator - Most cards do not use a Field Separator. It is most commonly used when
compatibility is required with Time and Attendance programs and other systems. When you
select a Field Separator, Topaz uses the letter D. If you want to use a Field Separator, click
the box to the right of the field. Topaz ignores the Field Separator digit in counting where
data fields start.
Facility Code • Start - Select the location of the first bit for the Facility Code as the Start value. For a Start
value, select from 2-40 bits.
• Length - The Length is the number of digits to use for the Facility Code. For a length, select
a value from 0-10 digits.
• Field Separator - Most cards do not use a Field Separator. It is most commonly used when
compatibility is required with Time and Attendance programs and other systems. When you
select a Field Separator, Topaz uses the letter D. If you want to use a Field Separator, click
the box to the right of the field. Topaz ignores the Field Separator digit in counting where
data fields start.
Card Number • Start - Select the location of the first bit for the Card Number as the Start value. For a Start
value, select from 2-40 bits.
• Length - The Length is the number of digits to use for the Card Number. For a length, select
a value from 0-16 digits.
• Field Separator - Most cards do not use a Field Separator. It is most commonly used when
compatibility is required with Time and Attendance programs and other systems. When you
select a Field Separator, Topaz uses the letter D. If you want to use a Field Separator, click
the box to the right of the field. Topaz ignores the Field Separator digit in counting where
data fields start.