SL-305Z - Uncategorized Posiflex - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Magnetic Stripe Reader (with optional RFID and fingerprint)
Brand	Posiflex
Model	SL-305Z
Compatibility	TM/LM-3X15 series monitors
Card Technologies	Magnetic stripe (ISO 7811), optional RFID (Mifare), optional fingerprint
Reading Direction	Bidirectional (top to bottom or bottom to top)
LED Indicators	Standby: solid blue; Reading: solid blue and solid red (red turns off after ~2 seconds)
Interface Connection	USB IO cable to terminal mainboard; VGA via monitor cable (for TM/LM-3X15)
Power Source	Powered via USB from the terminal
Regulatory Compliance	FCC Part 15 Class A; CE Class A (CISPR 32)
Package Contents	Magnetic stripe reader, 2 fixing screws, quick installation guide, peripheral information CD (for SL-305 only), optional RFID Mifare card and ring tag
Warranty Policy	Void if device opened by unauthorized technicians or if instructions not followed
Safety Warning	Not suitable for locations where children are likely to be present
Installation Requirements	Terminal and monitor must be powered off; remove side mount cover, connect USB cable, secure with screws
Driver Software	Posiflex USB MSR Manager; optional Virtual COM driver, fingerprint driver, RFID setup tool
Optional Accessories	RFID Mifare card, RFID ring tag, fingerprint module

Frequently Asked Questions - SL-305Z Posiflex

How do I install the SL-305Z magnetic stripe reader?

First, power off your terminal and monitor. Remove the side mount cover on the back of the right side of the TM/LM-3X15 monitor. Insert the USB IO cable into the mainboard connector. Then align the screw holes of the reader with the monitor and secure using the two long screws provided.

Which devices are compatible with the SL-305Z?

The SL-305Z is designed for Posiflex TM/LM-3X15 series monitors.

What drivers are needed for the SL-305Z?

You need to install the Posiflex USB MSR Manager. For advanced use, install the USB MSR Virtual COM Driver to emulate a COM port. Optional drivers are available for fingerprint and RFID modules.

How do I read a magnetic stripe card?

Hold the card with the magnetic stripe facing the arrow on the reader. Swipe the card through the slot smoothly from top to bottom or bottom to top in the direction of the arrow.

What do the LED lights mean?

Solid blue indicates standby mode. During reading, both blue and red LEDs light up; the red LED turns off after about 2 seconds.

Can I use the SL-305Z with RFID cards?

Yes, if your unit has the optional RFID reader. Simply hold the Mifare card near the proximity area marked on the reader.

How do I set up the fingerprint reader?

Install the FP-200 Device Driver from the peripheral CD. Place your thumb on the sensor area; the reader will capture the fingerprint.

What should I do if the reader is not recognized?

Check that the USB cable is securely connected to the mainboard. Ensure the drivers are installed correctly. Restart the terminal after driver installation.

Is the SL-305Z user serviceable?

No. Opening the device voids the warranty. Only authorized technicians should perform repairs.

What safety precautions should I follow?

Keep the device away from children. Do not use in residential environments as it may cause radio interference (Class A device). Follow all installation instructions to avoid damage.

USER MANUAL SL-305Z Posiflex

SA-304/305/306_SL-305 Magnetic Stripe Reader Quick Installation Guide

FCC NOTES

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE CLASS A WARNING

This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.

AVERTISSEMENT CE CLASSE A

Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any person other than the authorized technicians. The user should consult his/her dealer for the problem happening. Warranty voids if the user does not follow the instructions in application of this merchandise. The manufacturer is by no means responsible for any damage or hazard caused by improper application.

LIMITES DE GARANTIE

This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

Package Contents

√ Magnetic Stripe Reader (SA-304 for XT-3114) (SA-305/306 for XT-xx15/xx17 Series) (SL-305 for TM/LM-3X15 series)

√ 2 Fixing Screws
√ Printed Quick Installation Guide
√ Peripheral Information CD (shipped with SL-305 only)
√ RFID Mifare Card (Optional)
√ RFID Ring Tag (Optional)

Views of the Magnetic Stripe Reader

SA-304/305 & SL-305

Front View Right Side View

SA-306

Hardware Installation

During Installation of the SA-304/305/306 and SL-305, do NOT power ON your terminal and monitor.

Installation of SA-304 onto the 14" XT Series Terminals (except XT-2614E)

Start to install SA-304 onto according to the following steps.

1. Loosen and remove the two fixing screws from the side mount cover on the back of the right side of the terminal.

1. Remove the side mount cover from the back of the right side of the terminal.

1. Insert the USB IO cable of the SA-304 into the cable connector of the main board.

1. Determine whether the cable is well connected to the cable connector. Then, push the cable into a space between the rear cover and the mainboard.

1. Align the two screw holes of the SA-304 MSR cover with the two fixing holes of the terminal.

1. Fix the SA-304 MSR onto the terminal by locking two long screws shipped with the package.

1. The installation of SA-304 onto the terminal is completed, as shown in the right figure.

Installation of SA-305/306 onto the 15"/17" XT Series Terminals Start to install SA-305/306 onto the terminal according to the following steps.

1. Loosen and remove the two fixing screws from the side mount cover on the back of the right side of the terminal.

1. Remove the side mount cover A from the back of the right side of the terminal.

1. Remove the side mount cover B from the terminal.

1. Insert the USB IO cable of the SA-305/306 into the cable connector of the main board.

If the SA-305/306 is provided with two USB IO cables for two types of readers, you can connect the IO cables to the two cable connector of the main board.

1. Determine that the USB IO cable is securely connected to the cable connector of the main board.

2. Put the large side mount cover back in place.

3. Move the USB IO cable to the middle, as shown in the right figure.

4. Align the two screw holes of the SA-305/306 MSR cover with the two screw holes on the terminal.

5. Fix the SA-305/306 MSR onto the terminal by locking the two long screws shipped with the package.

1. The installation of SA-305/306 onto the terminal is completed, as shown in the right figure.

SA-305

SA-306

Installation of SL-305 onto TM/LM-3X15 Series Monitor

1. Loosen and remove the two fixing screws from the side mount cover on the back of the right side of the TM/LM-3X15 series monitor.

1. Remove the side mount cover from the back of the right side of the TM/LM-3X15 series monitor.

1. Insert the USB IO cable of the SL-305 into the cable connector of the main board.

1. Determine whether the USB IO cable of SL-305 is well connected to the cable connector of the main board. Then, push the connected cable into a space between the rear cover and the mainboard.

1. Align the two screw holes of the SL-305 MSR cover with the two fixing holes of the LM/TM-3X15, and then fix the SL-305 MSR onto the TM/LM-3X15 series monitor by locking two long screws shipped with the package.

2. The installation of SL-305 onto the TM/LM-3X15 series monitor is completed, as shown in the right figure.

3. Connect the B-type USB port and VGA port of the TM/LM-3X15 through a USB cable and a VGA cable to the A-type USB port and VGA port of a Posiflex terminal, respectively.

Driver Installation and Utility Outline

Before installing the drivers of the SA-304/305/306 and SL-305, after installing the SA-304/305/306 and SL-305, power on your terminal and monitor. If your terminal is a Posiflex XT series terminal of which the OS is pre-loaded, you can find the drivers and utilities for SA-304/305/306 from the “Drivers” folder in the Local Disk (C:) and then double click the executing file to install or directly open. For SL-305 working with the TM/LM-3X15 series monitor, insert the Peripheral Information CD, shipped with the SL-305 package, into your CD-ROM for driver and utility installation.

Installing the Posiflex USB MSR Manager

1. If your MSR is SL-305, please insert the information CD, you will see the menu as shown in the right figure, and left click "Peripheral Drivers & Utilities".

Posiflex Peripheral Drivers & Manuals v1.2b

1. Left click "SD/SA Series" at the left side of the menu.

1. Left click the Setup logo at the row of USB MSR Manager to install the reader driver.
2. Then, follow the step-by-step instructive messages to complete the driver installation.
3. After completion of the driver installation, restart your terminal.
4. Left click Start → Programs → Posiflex Tools → Posiflex USB MSR Manager.

1. Then, the Posiflex USB MSR Manager appears.

Installing the USB MSR Virtual COM Driver for Posiflex USB MSR You can install the virtual COM port (VCP) driver when you would like the USB device to appear as an additional COM port available to the PC. (Application software can access the USB device in the same way as it would access a standard COM port.)

1. Left click Start → Programs → Posiflex Tools → Posiflex USB MSR Manager.
2. The Posiflex USB MSR Manager appears, as shown in the right figure. Then, tick off on virtual COM port interface.

1. Left click the Setup logo at the row of USB MSR Virtual COM Driver to install the virtual COM driver.

1. Then, follow the step-by-step instructive messages to complete the driver installation.

2. After completion of the driver installation, restart your terminal.

Installing the Fingerprint Driver (for Optional Fingerprint Model Only)

1. Left click the Setup logo install the fingerprint driver.

at the row of FP-200 Device Driver to

1. Then, follow the step-by-step instructive messages to complete the driver installation.

2. After completion of the driver installation, restart your terminal.

Installing the RFID Setup Tool (for Optional RFID Model Only)

1. Left click the Setup logo install the RFID setup too

at the row of RF-3X0 Setup Tools to

1. Then, follow the step-by-step instructive messages to complete the tool installation.

2. After completion of the tool installation, restart your terminal.

3. Left click the RFID setup tools icon and then the tool appears.

Operation of the Magnetic Stripe Reader

After installing the drivers and tools, you can start to operate the SA-304/305/306 and SL-305 models.

MSR

1. Keep the magnetic stripe of the card facing the arrow head circled in the picture above.
2. Move the magnetic stripe card along the track of the reader from top to bottom or from bottom to top in the direction of the arrow.

RFID Reader (Optional)

Set the Mifare card against the proximity area for making the RFID reader to read the card.

Fingerprint (Optional)

Keep your thumb close to the fingerprinter reading area to allow the fingerprinter sensor to read your thumb fingerprint.

Checking the LED status:

Standby status: solid blue

Reading Status: solid blue and solid red

(The red LED will be off after around 2 seconds.)

Outline Dimension

SA-304

SA-305

SA-306

SL-305

※ The product information and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.