Bosch iCLASS 16K Wiegand Token (26-bit)

The Bosch iCLASS 16K Wiegand Token (26-bit) is a high-capacity, versatile credential designed for modern access-control environments. Built to meet stringent smart-card standards, this token combines long-range reliability with expansive memory, enabling secure, scalable deployments across multi-site facilities. Operating at 13.56 MHz, it supports industry-standard technologies and integrates smoothly with Bosch iCLASS Readers, delivering fast authentication with minimal latency. If you’re upgrading an access system or deploying a layered security strategy, this token provides the flexibility and capacity you need to manage diverse applications with a single credential.

• High-capacity memory for multi-application access — With 16K (2K byte) of storage and 16 application areas, this token can hold separate credentials, permissions, and data for multiple departments or facilities. This design reduces the number of cards you need to issue and simplifies managing access rules, time-based permissions, and tenant-specific requirements. By partitioning memory into distinct application areas, organizations can tailor access profiles to match evolving security policies without carrying additional credentials.
• Industry-standard compatibility for future-proof deployments — The token adheres to ISO 15693 and ISO 14443B smart-card standards, ensuring broad compatibility across a wide ecosystem of readers and systems. The 13.56 MHz frequency enables fast, contactless communication, delivering reliable performance in busy entry points while maintaining robust data integrity. These standards are widely supported by enterprise-grade access-control manufacturers, making integration predictable and straightforward.
• Wiegand 26-bit interface for seamless system integration — The token uses the time-tested Wiegand 26-bit interface, a universal and widely supported communication protocol in access-control networks. This compatibility enables quick enrollment into existing controller configurations and minimizes the need for hardware upgrades. Rely on the long-standing reliability of Wiegand 26-bit to connect with a broad range of controllers and door readers, including Bosch’s own iCLASS readers.
• Optimized for Bosch iCLASS readers — Specifically designed to work with R10, R40, and RK40 iCLASS Readers, the 16K Wiegand token delivers consistent read performance and predictable behavior in Bosch-installed systems. When deployed with compatible readers, it supports smooth credential provisioning, rapid authentication, and accurate logging for audit trails. This targeted compatibility helps reduce integration risk and ensures you get the most out of your Bosch access-control investment.
• Secure, scalable, and durable credential — Beyond memory capacity and compatibility, the token is engineered for reliable operation in high-traffic environments. Its construction and data organization support secure storage of access rights, zones, and time-based rules, while minimizing the risk of credential duplication or data loss. The combination of high memory, standardized interfaces, and robust performance makes it an ideal upgrade path for organizations seeking to consolidate credentials across multiple facilities and applications.

Technical Details of Bosch iCLASS 16K Wiegand Token (26-bit)

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How to install Bosch iCLASS 16K Wiegand Token (26-bit)

Installing or provisioning the Bosch iCLASS 16K Wiegand Token is straightforward when you follow standard access-control best practices. Since this is a passive, contactless credential, no physical installation of the token is required in the reader itself. Instead, you enroll the token into your access-control system and assign the appropriate application areas and permissions. Here are practical steps to get you started:

• Confirm system compatibility — Verify that your access-control platform supports ISO 15693 and ISO 14443B smart-card technologies and that your door readers are compatible with Wiegand 26-bit credentials. For Bosch deployments, ensure your R10, R40, or RK40 iCLASS Readers are configured to accept 26-bit Wiegand tokens and that firmware is up to date.
• Prepare the token for enrollment — Ensure the token is clean and near-field communication can occur unobstructed. If your facility uses a physical enrollment station, place the token within the reader’s field to capture its unique ID and initialize the 16 application areas with your organization’s access policy.
• Define application areas and permissions — Use your access-control management software to partition the 16 application areas. Typical configurations allocate zones (e.g., building entry, floor access, elevator banks, and restricted areas) and assign time-based or role-based permissions for each area. The flexible 16-area architecture lets you separate identities by department, contractor status, or temporary access needs without issuing multiple credentials.
• Enroll users and associate credentials — Create user profiles and associate each profile with the token’s Wiegand ID. Map application areas to each user’s role and set expiration dates or time windows as required. If you need auditability, enable event logging so every access attempt tied to the token is recorded for compliance reviews.
• Test and validate — After enrollment, test entry at each relevant door to confirm that the token grants access where intended and is denied outside allocated spaces or times. Verify readable response, latency, and failure modes (e.g., when the token is used in an area beyond its permissions). Resolve any conflicts between reader settings and application-area allocations before going live.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Bosch iCLASS 16K Wiegand Token (26-bit)? — It is a high-capacity, passive contactless credential designed for access-control systems. It uses Wiegand 26-bit signaling and stores data across 16 application areas in 16K of memory (2K bytes), enabling multiple permissions and configurations within a single token.
• Which standards does this token support? — The token complies with ISO 15693 and ISO 14443B for smart-card technology, and operates at a frequency of 13.56 MHz, ensuring compatibility with a broad ecosystem of smart cards and readers.
• What readers is this token compatible with? — It works with Bosch iCLASS Readers, specifically R10, R40, and RK40 series, making it an ideal match for existing Bosch access-control deployments and future-proof upgrades.
• How many applications can be used with this token? — The token provides 16 application areas, enabling distinct credentials, permissions, and data partitions for different departments, zones, or use cases within the same token.
• Is this token secure for enterprise use? — Yes. With standardized memory organization, support for well-known smart-card protocols, and compatibility with established access-control practices, the token supports secure enrollment, granular access rules, and auditable events that help meet security and compliance requirements.
• Do I need special software to manage the token’s memory partitions? — Management is typically performed through your existing access-control software, which handles the allocation of application areas, permissions, and enrollment records. Depending on your system, you may access specialized tools provided by Bosch or your system integrator to configure and optimize token usage.