Determine/assign the facility code of a proximity key fob or proximity key card
Estimated Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe facility code of a proximity key fob or key card is a 3-digit number that is programmed into a fob/card but is not printed on the fob/card.
The facility code is printed on the box or plastic bag that the key fobs/cards were shipped in.
Facility codes may change when you order a new batch of key fobs/cards but all facility codes will work with your scanning system.
The assigned barcode for a proximity fob/card must contain a total of 8 digits: the 3-digit facility code followed by the 5 digits printed on the fob/card.
3 methods for assigning a proximity key fob/card to a member:
Requires no knowledge of the facility code:
1) By scanning the fob/card on your Desktop Proximity Scanner.
- Click the “Barcode” button on the member record then scan the fob/card on the Desktop Proximity Scanner.
- The entire 8-digit number, which begins with the 3-digit facility code followed by the 5-digit number of the fob/card, will show.
- Click OK to save this “barcode” for this member. The fob/card will work with the door access system and/or at this desktop reader.
2) By scanning the fob/card on the door reader.
- Click the “Barcode” button on the member record then scan the fob/card at the door reader, then click OK to save the 8-digit number.
- The fob/card will work with the door access system.
Requires knowledge of the facility code:
3) By typing in the 8 digits into the “barcode” field. You must know the facility code to use this method.
- Click the “Barcode” button on the member record then type the 3-digit facility code followed by (no space) the 5 digits visible on the back of the fob/card.
- Click OK to save this “barcode” for this member.
- The fob/card will work with the door access system.