Communications - PC-EFTPOS i5100 Operating Manual

2.4 Communications.

The PC-EFTPOS i5100 terminal is capable of using several different methods of
communication with the Bank. This will depend on the set up of your site and
your preference. The PC-EFTPOS i5100 terminal supports a primary method of
communication as well as secondary communication methods.
The terminal can communicate via:
• Dial up phone line (provided by your telephone service provider), using the internal
modem or a P68 modem (provided by the Bank)
• Argent ISDN (provided by Telstra)
• Internet Protocol (IP) Gateway (provided by PC-EFTPOS)
Connection to each communication method varies.
2.4.1 Dial up Connection.
The PC-EFTPOS i5100, using a dial up connection, requires the use of a dial up
phone line, supplied by you and the use of the internal modem (single terminal sites)
or the installation of a P68 modem (multiple terminal sites). The P68 modem (where
required) is supplied by the Bank and is installed by you or your POS vendor.
The P68 modem kit includes:
• the P68 modem
• a detachable power supply and cable
• a Y powered curly cord (power and telephone cable)
• a telephone cable adaptor
• a serial cable (DB9 to RJ12)
To connect the P68 modem:
1. Place the modem on a clear, flat surface close to a mains power outlet and
telephone socket. The connectors are located underneath the modem as shown.
2. Plug the RJ12 phone connector on the curly end of the Y powered curly cord into
the socket marked
3. Plug the opposite end of the RJ12 curly cord into the telephone cable adaptor,
which inserts into the telephone wall socket.
4. Plug the DC connector on the curly end of the Y powered curly cord into the
modems power socket.
5. Plug the opposite ends DC connector into the modem power supply.
6. Plug the RJ12 end of the serial cable into the socket on the base of the modem
marked RS232-1.
7. Plug the other end of the serial cable into a COM port on the back of the PC and
secure it in place.
8. Plug the power supply into a mains power outlet.
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