HID 208 iCLASS Clamshell Card User Guide
iCLASS Clamshell Card – 208
Can be ordered either with both SIO and iCLASS programming or iCLASS programming only.
Ensure each required option has been checked with the appropriate choice to fulfill a completed order form.
208 Base Model
iCLASS Memory Size and Allocation
0 – 2k Bits (256 Bytes) with 2 Application Areas
iCLASS Programming (Select one option)
- HP – Programmed with Security Identity Object (SIO)
and standard iCLASS access control application. (Recommended)¹ - P – Programmed with standard iCLASS access control application only
- C – iCLASS Unprogrammed, for use with iCLASS SE Encoder
Front Packaging (Select one option)

Y = iCLASS Programming
12345 = Card ID Number
YYYYYYYY-YY = Sales Order Number
- M – Plain White Vinyl with Matte Finish
- G – Plain White with Gloss Finish
- C – Custom Artwork – Specify Custom Artwork Number²
Back Packaging (Select one option)
- S – Base with Molded HID Logo
- C – Custom Artwork – Specify Custom Artwork Number²
Card Numbering³ (Select one option)
- M – Sequential Matching Encoded/Printed (Inkjetted)³
- N – No Printed Card Numbering
- S – Sequential Encoded/Sequential Non-Matching Printed (Inkjetted)³
- R – Random Encoded/Non-Matching Sequential Printed (Inkjetted)³
Slot Punch
V – Vertical Slot Punch
Option – Custom Artwork²
- _________(Specify Artwork Number – Refer to the Custom Artwork Forms for new Artwork)
Enter your final card options from check boxes above. Example: 2080HPGSNV
| Final Part Number | 208 | V | – | (Options #) |
iCLASS Card Programming Information
Format Number
HID Elite ICE/MOB #
| Field Name(s) e.g. Facility Code | Value | QTY |
| Encoded Start Number | Encoded Stop Number |
| Printed Start Number | Printed Stop Number |
¹Secure Identity Object (SIO) Programming is not mandatory but highly recommended. If SIO programming is not selected the letter H should be left out from Final Part Number, for example: 2080PGSNV
For new artwork files, contact Customer Service for custom artwork number, lead-times, and cost.
Please note that cards shipped within the Americas are always laser-engraved. Inkjetted option is not available for these cards. The majority of part numbers include a printed Sales Order number, contact your local support representative for full details.


















