OPW M00-051.00 FSC3000, Command-Line Configuration Manual

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Appendix A - Using FSC3000
™
with Computer-For-
matted Commands
This appendix describes the following:
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How to connect a computer to the FSC3000
™
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Retrieving transaction data from the FSC3000
™
in computer format
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Sending configuration data to the FSC3000
™
in computer format
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Backing up and restoring card, account and configuration data for the FSC3000
™
To interface with the FSC3000
™
via a PC, an emulation program must be run on the PC. This program is
explained later in this appendix.
If the distance between the FSC3000
™
and the PC is less than 50 feet, the FSC3000
™
is considered directly
connected to the PC.
When the distance is greater than 50 feet, modems are required.
Refer to
"Connection Methods" on page 13
and
M1700 FSC3000
™
Fuel Site Controller Installation,
Operation and Maintenance Guide
for port connection details.
IMPORTANT:
BEFORE making any connections, be sure the computer and peripheral
equipment (printer, converter, modem, etc.) are OFF.
Data Field Structure
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AUTH FLAG – value of the authorization response flag received for host with the approval response (3
bytes)
Card/Transaction Data Formats
The FSC3000
™
transaction data format is designed to be read by people, and includes a header with
configuration data and labels for each included field. In the display format, the transmission of transaction
records can be cued from the keyboard.
To pace the data stream, the transmission of each transaction record must be cued by a specific computer
response.
To retrieve transaction data in the computer format, append the prefix ‘
SHOW
’ and the suffix ‘
CF
’ to one of
the following commands.
TRANSACTIONS
TRANSACTION ###
TRANSACTIONS WHERE DATE = mmm dd, yyyy
TRANSACTIONS WHERE DATE < mmm dd, yyyy
TRANSACTIONS WHERE DATE > mmm dd, yyyy
TRANSACTIONS WHERE TIME = hh:mm am/pm
TRANSACTIONS WHERE TIME < hh:mm am/pm
TRANSACTIONS WHERE TIME > hh:mm am/pm
TRANSACTIONS WHERE CARD = #
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