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The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).
About This Guide Introduction The iPOS TX Product Reference Guide provides instructions for installing and configuring the iPOS TX Transaction System. Chapter Descriptions • Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides an overview of the iPOS TX system. • Chapter 2, Setting Up the iPOS TX...
Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given special directions.
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About This Guide United Kingdom Asia/Pacific Symbol Technologies Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc (Singapore Branch) Symbol Place 230 Victoria Street #05-07/09 Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP Bugis Junction Office Tower United Kingdom Singapore 188024 0800 328 2424 (Inside UK) Tel : +65-6796-9600...
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Support E-Mail: Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The iPOS TX offers the most advanced payment functions to meet merchants’ transaction requirements. The device completely integrates credit, debit, EBT, and smart card to streamline point-of-sale transactions and back-end operations. The iPOS TX features: •...
TX Product Reference Guide Parts of the iPOS TX Stylus Magnetic Touchpad Stripe Reader USB Port 15-Pin RS-232/ RS-485 Port Figure 1-1. Parts of the iPOS TX...
Online Reference System, available at http://devzone.symbol.com/. Integrated Security The iPOS TX conforms to ANSI X9.24 and X9.8 standards, and uses DES or triple DES PIN encryption, accommodates an EMV Level 1 certified Smart Card Reader, and illuminates an LED security icon on the tamper-resistant casing when performing secured functions, such as receiving a PIN for a debit purchase.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the iPOS TX System Introduction This chapter provides information on installing the iPOS TX, including: • connecting to a POS host device • installing peripherals • installing and replacing the screen guard • mounting the terminal on a counter or tabletop.
TX Product Reference Guide Installing the iPOS TX System The following items are required to install the iPOS TX system, and are provided with the terminal: Table 2-1. Connection Items Connection Cables/Parts Required Page Number Host via RS-232 HDB15/DB9 serial cable...
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4. Insert the connector on the AC power adapter cable into the port on the back of the serial cable’s 9-pin connector (DB9). 5. Connect the end of the AC adapter to a standard 120V, 60 Hz AC power outlet. 6. Power on the host device. The iPOS TX autoconfigures to RS-232. iPOS TX POS Host Device...
TX. 3. Plug the SDL connector into one of the following ports on the POS host device: 4B, 9A, 9B, or 9E. 4. Turn on the host device. The iPOS TX autoconfigures to RS-485. iPOS TX POS Host Device...
4. If using the HDB15/DB9 serial cable, plug the 15-pin connector of the cable into the serial port of the iPOS TX, and the 9-pin connector into the host. Insert the connector on the AC power adapter cable into the port on the back of the serial cable’s 9-pin connector (DB9).
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2. Insert the Type B connector of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the iPOS TX. 3. Insert the Type A connector of the USB cable into the USB port on the host device. 4. Turn on the host device. The iPOS TX autoconfigures to USB. iPOS TX POS Host Device USB Cable Figure 2-4.
Setting Up the iPOS TX System Connecting Peripherals To connect a peripheral device to the iPOS TX, use the Y-cable (HDB15/Dual DB9) that splits at the HDB15 connector: 1. Plug the cable’s 15-pin connector (HDB15) into the serial port on the back of the iPOS TX.
TX Product Reference Guide Installing the Screen Guard The screen guard protects the iPOS TX's screen from typical wear such as scratches and spills. To install the screen guard: 1. Disconnect power from the iPOS TX. 2. Clean the surface of the terminal and touchscreen using a cloth dampened with non-abrasive glass cleaner.
TX. This maintenance extends the operation of the iPOS TX: Caution If liquid is spilled on the iPOS TX, wipe up all liquid before replacing the screen guard. Using a small, flat blade screwdriver (e.g., a jeweler screwdriver), lift the round tab of the screen guard, and gently pull off from left to right to remove.
Chapter 3 Configuring the iPOS TX Overview The iPOS TX includes a setup program that configures terminal settings, such as screen brightness, calibration, and date and time. It also tests certain terminal functions such as MSR, audio, and LCD.
TX Product Reference Guide iPOS TX Setup Mode Upon powerup, the iPOS TX displays the following screen. Progress Indication Bar Figure 3-1. iPOS TX Startup Screen Tap the screen before the progress indication bar completes to access Setup Mode, which allows customizing settings, or do not tap the screen to use the default settings or previously configured settings.
Configuring the iPOS TX Security Activation If the security module is not initialized, the Security Activation screen appears. If this screen appears, return the iPOS TX to Symbol Technologies for activation. Figure 3-2. Security Activation Screen Main Setup Screen After entering the Setup password, the Configurations/Settings screen appears.
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Tap the Host button to select the Host Settings screen. • Tap Download to access download mode. • Tap the Reset button to reset the iPOS TX, which restores the default settings. • Tap Version to view system version information. •...
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Configuring the iPOS TX Security Module Key Manager Tap Security on the Configurations/Settings screen to access the Security Module Key Manager screen. Figure 3-4. Security Module Key Manager Screen This screen sets new keys to the device security module, which are loaded using a download manager.
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TX Product Reference Guide Changing Screen Brightness Tap Brightness on the Configurations/Settings screen to access the Change LCD Brightness screen. Figure 3-5. Change LCD Brightness Screen To increase brightness, tap the right-arrows button; to decrease brightness, tap the left- arrows button.
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(The default password is password.) 2. Enter the new password. The password must be between 6 and 12 characters long. Tap the enter/return key. 3. Enter the new password again to confirm. The iPOS TX returns to the Configurations/Settings screen.
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TX Product Reference Guide Setting System Date and Time Tap Time/Date on the Configurations/Settings screen to access the Date/Time Settings screen. Figure 3-7. Date/Time Settings Screen Enter the date and time using the drop-down menus, and tap Save to save the value and return to the Configurations/Settings screen.
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To calibrate the touchpad, tap the center of the target each time it moves on the screen. As the screen indicates, tap the screen within 30 seconds to save the new settings, or wait 30 seconds to discard the new calibration settings. The iPOS TX returns to the Configurations/ Settings screen.
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TX Product Reference Guide Host Settings Tap Host on the Configurations/Settings screen to set the communication address of the RS-485 port. Figure 3-9. Host Settings Screen Select the port address from the drop-down menu and tap Save. Available addresses are 64, 65, 68, and 69.
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• Wait a while and boot - the iPOS TX waits five seconds for a new image to download, then it boots from the current flash image. After selecting a mode, tap OK. The iPOS TX downloads the new files in the manner selected.
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TX Product Reference Guide Loading TX New NK.Bin Instructions The following items are required to download a new CE image onto the iPOS TX: • TX_XX.zip, a file containing NkDnld.bat, Nk.bin, and Nkdownload.exe. This file is available at http://devzone.symbol.com/ •...
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Viewing System Information Tap Version on the Configurations/Settings screen to display system version information, including class ID of the system board, system build version number, and applications and system components installed on the iPOS TX. Figure 3-11. System Version Information Screen 3-13...
TX Function Test Menu Tap FunctionTest on the Configurations/Settings screen to test terminal functions. Figure 3-12. Function Test Screen This screen contains nine buttons for testing the following functional areas of the iPOS TX: • Magnetic Stripe Reader •...
Clear erases track information. • Done exits the MSR Test screen. Testing Audio Function Tap Audio on the Function Test screen to test the sound output of the iPOS TX. The terminal plays an audio clip if functioning properly. 3-15...
TX Product Reference Guide Testing Display Function Tap Lcd on the Function Test screen to test the display of text, graphics, colors, and the backlight. Figure 3-14. LCD Test Screen Tap the following buttons to run LCD testing: •...
Figure 3-15. Communication Test Screen The iPOS TX communicates through COM1, COM2, IrDA, and USB ports. Select the port from the ComType drop-down menu, and set the baud rate from the Baud drop-down menu. Baud rates available for COM1 are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200.
TX Product Reference Guide Testing Security Module Tap Security on the Function Test screen to test if the security module is functioning properly. Figure 3-16. Encryption Test Screen Select an encryption type from the Encryption Type drop-down menu: •...
Configuring the iPOS TX Testing Smart Card Reader Tap Smartcard on the Function Test screen to test the Smart Card reader. Figure 3-17. Smartcard Test Screen To test the Smart Card reader: 1. Tap Connect to connect to the Smart Card reader. The version number of the reader appears in the Result data text box and a message appears stating that a card is present (if a card is inserted in the reader).
TX Product Reference Guide Testing the Touchpad Tap Touchpad on the Function Test screen to view the Touchpad Test screen. Figure 3-18. Touchpad Test Screen Tap the touchpad at various points. The screen displays the X, Y coordinates of the last point tapped.
Tap Signature on the Function Test screen to test if the signature pad is working properly. Figure 3-19. Signature Test Screen Sign the pad using the stylus. The iPOS TX counts the number of points used for the signature and displays this value. The signature data is stored in the internal buffer; tap Redraw to re-display the signature.
The JPOS library and standards provide Java drivers for transaction functionality that allows the host to interact with the iPOS TX. This is only supported for script mode. For more information, see the JPOS for iPOS TX Online Reference System, available at http://devzone.symbol.com/.
Configuring the iPOS TX tookit for the iPOS TX, and is used to develop script running on the client device or host applications such as debit, credit, signature capture, PIN entry, advertising, and surveys. For more information, see the posDesigner Online Reference System, available at http://devzone.symbol.com/.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Table A-1. iPOS TX Specifications Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions 9.5 in. L x 6.7 in. W x 4.7 in. H/ 241.3 mm L x 170.2 mm W x 119.4 mm H Weight 1 lb 11 oz/0.8 kg...
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TX Product Reference Guide Table A-1. iPOS TX Specifications (continued) Item Description Magnetic Stripe Reader Bi-directional 3 track reader Smart Card Reader ISO 7816 – 1, 2, 3, 4; synchronous and T=0, T=1 asynchronous cards; EMV level 1 certified IrDA (infrared port) Data rate up to 115.2 kbps...
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