NV10 FAMILY USER MANUAL
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11.3
DES Trusted (Safe) Mode
11.3.1
Introduction
During the installation of an NV10 USB/+ validator into a host machine, the validator
and host must exchange a secret key which forms the basis of the communication
encryption. This exchange is performed in a
trusted mode which can only be
accessed by physically pressing the push button on the validator as described below.
This ensures that the validator cannot enter trusted mode without having physical
access to the validator, maintaining security.
1.
Disconnect the cable from
the NV10 USB/+ validator.
2.
Separate the upper and
lower sections of the
validator. This is done by
pressing in the
red clips on the top and
pulling away the lower half
