PointGaurd MDI 37bit

Everything you need to understand PointGaurd MDI 37bit

Card format Overview

A proprietary 37-bit card format used in access control systems, featuring a unique structure composed of 4-bit site code and 29-bit card number, and 2 parity bits (even and odd), allowing for easy management and avoiding card number duplication for secure, contactless access.

PointGaurd MDI 37bit format properties

Site Code

4 bits. The facility code range is 0 to 15.

Card Number

29 bits. A unique serial number (0-536,870,911) for each card within that facility code.

Even parity

Even Parity for Even parity over bits 1-18.

Odd parity

Odd Parity for Odd parity over bits 18-36.

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