Contactless Reader: Hardware Setup

IMPORTANT: Only one contactless reader at a time can be connected to a 6200 terminal.  Use only the power adaptor cable that came with the contactless reader.

 

1.  Re-initialize the terminal.

2.  Secure the reader into its stand-base ...

3. Connect the contactless reader to a powered HiSpeed 6200 terminal:

 

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a. Insert the Y-cable connector into the terminal’s base port RS232-1.
   (If a PINpad is connected, use port RS232-2.)  

b. Connect the power adaptor cable to the Y-cable.

c. Plug the power adaptor cable into a power outlet.
The reader beeps twice as it powers up.

4.  Confirm the status of the reader:  It should display either the "Firmware Version" number or the "Please Present Card" prompt.

5.  Enable the Contactless Reader parameter on the 6200 terminal ...

6.  If desired, enable or disable the generic Contactless logo, which if enabled appears on contactless transaction receipts.

* If a PINpad is also connected, ensure that the contactless reader is connected to port RS232-2 and is enabled for COM2.