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A80 Reference Guide

12-15-2021
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Page 1: ...A80 Reference Guide 12 15 2021 V1 3 ...

Page 2: ...itted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose Security Notice No part of this publication may be copied distributed stored in a retrieval system translated into any human or computer language transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of PAX Technology Inc PAX is a registered trademark of PAX Technology Limited in China and or other count...

Page 3: ... 21 2020 V1 0 Initial release 01 04 2021 V1 1 Updated formatting and document organization 03 05 2021 V1 2 Updated doc name intro Tech Details and Specs table added cert and unified with existing A80 doc 12 15 2021 V1 3 Added microSD trademark and updated stand information ...

Page 4: ... Printer Roll Installation 11 3 7 SIM SAM and or SD Card 12 3 7 1 SIM SAM and SD Card Sizing 12 3 7 2 SAM and SD Card Slot Location 13 3 7 3 SAM and SD Card Installation 13 3 8 Card Readers 14 3 8 1 Magnetic Stripe Reader 14 3 8 2 EMV Card Reader 15 3 8 3 NFC Contactless Card Reader 16 3 9 A80 Accessories 17 3 9 1 Cables 17 3 9 2 A80 PS200 Stand 18 4 Basic Operating Instructions 19 4 1 Intended Us...

Page 5: ...v1 3 iv A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 6 Frequently Asked Questions 55 7 PAX Customer Support 57 ...

Page 6: ...hscreen display and multiple network connectivity options A80 delivers the best user experience to the modern consumers 1 1 Purpose This reference guide provides information about Hardware Functionality Installation Communications Answers to frequently asked questions 1 2 Intended Audience This guide is intended for use by Software engineers who develop and maintain the payment application designs...

Page 7: ... Local Area Network Micro SD Removable flash memory card used to store information MSR Magnetic Stripe Reader NFC Near Field Communication POS Point of Sale or Point of Service SAM A Secure Access Module or Secure Application Module is based on SmartCard Integrated circuits and is used to enhance the security and cryptography performance in devices commonly in devices needing to perform secure tra...

Page 8: ...LE wireless technology optional Wi Fi 2 4G optional I Dial PSTN I LAN Bluetooth 4 2 Supports BLE wireless technology optional Display 4 Inch Color Display I 800 x 480 Pixels I Capacitive Touchscreen 4 Inch Color Display I 800 x 480 Pixels I Capacitive Touchscreen Audio 1 x Speaker 1 x Speaker Camera Scanner 0 3MP Fixed Focus Front Camera Reads 1D 2D Codes 0 3MP Fixed Focus Front Camera Reads 1D 2D...

Page 9: ...erac Flash L2 UnionPay Quics PCI PTS 5 x SRED EMV L1 L2 EMV Contactless L1 Discover D PAS MasterCard Contactless Visa payWave American ExpressPay IC MasterCard TQM Interac Flash L2 UnionPay Quics IK IP Rating N A Provided for terminals with outdoor use case only N A Provided for terminals with outdoor use case only Feature A80 MBA RD5 12AA Description A80 MBA RD5 13AA Description ...

Page 10: ...vides information on the A80 s hardware functionalities 3 1 A80 Side Views The following images point out the various hardware features of the A80 3 1 1 FRONT VIEW Printer Latch Cover Camera Magnetic Stripe Reader EMV Reader LCD Screen Privacy Shield Keypad Contactless Area 7 1 ...

Page 11: ... 6 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 3 1 2 BACK VIEW 3 1 3 LEFT SIDE VIEW Printer Latch Cover Cable Guides USB OTG USB HOST Power Port PIN Pad Port RS232 Line Port Phone Port LAN SAM Slots SD Card Slot 7 1 Printer Cover ...

Page 12: ...ted first may result in damage to the terminal or connected devices Disconnecting the power while applications are downloading may result in improper application download or the flash memory becoming damaged WARNING The A80 AC power connection can only support an approved 5V 1A power supply Using a third party power supply and or a power supply with incorrect voltage and amperage could damage the ...

Page 13: ...he A80 serial number is located on a sticker on the back of the device Additionally the same sticker appears on the outside of the terminal box 3 3 2 REVISION NUMBER LOCATION The A80 revision number when applicable is located on a sticker on the back of the device Additionally the same sticker appears on the outside of the terminal box 3 3 3 PART NUMBER LOCATION The A80 part number is located on a...

Page 14: ...m date of purchase For a list of associated device RMA fees and other FAQs please see the PAX RMA Portal WARNING The warranty period for terminals and associated equipment is 2 years from date PAX sold the terminal to the distributor not the current terminal owner s date of purchase from the distributor ...

Page 15: ...th a 0 3MP camera capable of scanning bar codes and QR codes 3 5 1 CAMERA LOCATION 3 6 Printer The A80 includes a high speed thermal printer with a print speed of 90mm s and a paper width of 58mm paper diameter of 50mm 3 6 1 PRINTER LOCATION Camera 7 1 Printer 7 1 ...

Page 16: ...PRINTER ROLL INSTALLATION 1 Pull the paper latch toward the front of the device to open the hatch 2 Install paper roll ensure that the paper is coming out from the top of the roll before closing the hatch Printer Latch Cover Android 7 1 ...

Page 17: ...e supported in all PAX devices is the Micro SD card 3 7 1 1 SIM SAM Card Sizes SIM SAM Cards come in the following sizes Standard SIM 1FF 85 6mm 53 98mm 0 76 mm Mini SIM 2FF 25mm x 15mm x 0 76mm Micro SIM 3FF 15mm x 12mm x 0 76mm Nano SIM 4FF 12 3mm 8 8mm 0 67mm 3 7 1 2 SD Card Sizes SD Cards come in the following sizes Full Size 32 0 24 0 2 1mm Mini SD 21 5 20 0 1 4mm Micro SD 15 0 11 0 1 0mm Ter...

Page 18: ... card slots are located at the back of the device 3 7 3 SAM AND SD CARD INSTALLATION 1 Slide the back cover down to remove it from the terminal 2 Insert the SAM and or SD card into the slot with contacts facing down and the clipped corner of the card facing the upper right Android 7 1 ...

Page 19: ...FC Near Field Communication Contactless Card Reader 3 8 1 MAGNETIC STRIPE READER The Magnetic Stripe Reader MSR is located on the right side of the device The reader includes triple track reading and bidirectional reading To use the MSR swipe the card from either left to right or right to left with the magnetic stripe facing away from the front of the terminal ...

Page 20: ...des an EMV card reader at the bottom of the device To use the EMV card reader insert the card fully into the reader with the metallic contacts facing up and towards the device Make sure that the card is fully inserted into the card reader while reading the card 7 1 ...

Page 21: ...reader with an RF antenna located at the top of the device The read area is indicated by the contactless icon To use the contactless card reader place the card roughly parallel to the contactless area For best results place as close to the contactless area as possible with the card centered 7 1 ...

Page 22: ...ntification purposes only and their use cases Note that for wireless communication only no cable is necessary Cable Part Number Use Case Image Power Cable 200311020000015 For supplying power only Power Supply 200310110000085 Power Supply for the A80 power cable RJ11 Cable 3m 200204030000059 For network communication Download Cable DB9 to RJ11 Serial 200204030000027 For data communication Injection...

Page 23: ... 2 1 Mounting Options The stand design provides two mounting options Option 1 Place the base pole directly onto the counter top Drilling is required Option 2 Place a weighting iron to create a moveable stand that rests on top of the counter No drilling required For more details please reference the Quick Set Up Guide or contact PAX Customer Support Type A USB Male to Micro C Type USB Male Cable 1 ...

Page 24: ...ssive dust moisture and heat Avoid locating the terminal near electrical devices that might introduce interference such as microwave ovens and blow dryers 4 3 Powering the Device ON OFF Power ON Press and hold the power button down for 3 5 seconds and then release Power OFF Press and hold the power button down for 3 5 seconds and then release Please Note When first connected to a power source the ...

Page 25: ...v1 3 20 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 4 4 Adjusting the Display Brightness 1 Select Settings 2 Scroll down and select Display ...

Page 26: ...v1 3 21 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 3 Select Brightness level 4 Slide the toggle either right or left to brighten or dim the display ...

Page 27: ...v1 3 22 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 4 5 Turning Key Beep On Off 1 Select Settings 2 Select Language input ...

Page 28: ...v1 3 23 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 3 Select Android Keyboard AOSP 4 Select Preferences ...

Page 29: ...v1 3 24 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 5 Slide the toggle to turn on off Sound on keypress 4 6 Adjusting the Volume 1 Select Settings ...

Page 30: ...v1 3 25 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 2 Scroll down and select Sound notification 3 Slide the Media volume toggle either right or left to increase or decrease the terminal s volume ...

Page 31: ...v1 3 26 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 4 7 Setting the Screen Sleep Time 1 Select Settings 2 Select Display ...

Page 32: ...v1 3 27 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 3 Select Sleep 4 Select desired sleep time ...

Page 33: ...v1 3 28 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 4 8 Taking a Photo 1 Select Camera 2 Tap the Camera icon to take a photo ...

Page 34: ...soft lint free cloth and gently wipe terminal WARNING Do not use industrial strength or abrasive cleaner as it may damage or scratch the device CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be requi...

Page 35: ...e access types of Wi Fi on the A80 are DHCP Static IP Manual Static IP and Manual Proxy The following sections include step by step procedures for setting up each of these communication types 5 1 DHCP The A80 supports DHCP setup for network and Internet access DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is a network management protocol used in IP networks The DHCP server dynamically a...

Page 36: ...v1 3 31 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 2 Select Wi Fi 3 Slide the Wi Fi toggle right to enable Wi Fi ...

Page 37: ...v1 3 32 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 4 Select desired network 5 Enter network password ...

Page 38: ...2 Static IP The A80 supports Static IP setup for network and Internet access Static IP addresses allow network devices to keep the same IP address all the time instead of automatically assigning IP addresses such as in a DHCP setup 1 Select Settings ...

Page 39: ...v1 3 34 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 2 Select Wi Fi 3 Slide the Wi Fi toggle right to enable Wi Fi ...

Page 40: ...v1 3 35 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 4 Select the desired Wi Fi network 5 Enter network password ...

Page 41: ...v1 3 36 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 6 Select Advanced options 7 Scroll to select IP Settings ...

Page 42: ...v1 3 37 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 8 Select Static 9 Enter the IP address Gateway Network prefix length DNS 1 and DNS 2 ...

Page 43: ...al Static IP If the broadcast SSID is disabled on an access point the terminal will not display the SSID under available Wi Fi network listings In this case it is necessary to manually configure the terminal for Static IP connection types 1 Select Settings ...

Page 44: ...v1 3 39 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 2 Select Wi Fi 3 Slide the Wi Fi toggle right to enable Wi Fi ...

Page 45: ...v1 3 40 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 4 Select the horizontal dots in the top right hand corner 5 Select Add network ...

Page 46: ...v1 3 41 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 6 Enter the case sensitive network SSID 7 Select Security ...

Page 47: ...v1 3 42 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 8 Select the security type from the pull down menu Selections include WPA WPA2 PSK 802 1 x EAP FT PSK FT EAP WAPI PSK WAPI CERT 9 Select Advanced options ...

Page 48: ...v1 3 43 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 10 Select IP settings 11 Select Static ...

Page 49: ...v1 3 44 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 12 Enter the IP address Gateway Network prefix length DNS 1 and DNS 2 13 Select SAVE ...

Page 50: ...through which the Internet requests for the A80 are processed By connecting through the server the device sends its requests to the server which in turn processes the request and then returns the response to the device In this way the server acts as an intermediary between the A80 and the Internet 1 Select Settings 2 Select Wi Fi ...

Page 51: ...v1 3 46 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 3 Slide the Wi Fi toggle in the top right hand corner to enable Wi Fi 4 Select the horizontal dots in the top right corner ...

Page 52: ...v1 3 47 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 5 Select Add network 6 Enter the case sensitive network SSID ...

Page 53: ...v1 3 48 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 7 Select Security 8 Select the security type from the pull down menu Selections include WPA WPA2 PSK 802 1 x EAP FT PSK FT EAP WAPI PSK WAPI CERT ...

Page 54: ...v1 3 49 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 9 Select Advanced options 10 Select Proxy ...

Page 55: ...v1 3 50 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 11 Select Manual 12 Enter Proxy hostname Proxy port and Bypass proxy ...

Page 56: ...v1 3 51 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 13 Scroll to select IP settings 14 Select Static ...

Page 57: ...v1 3 52 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 15 Enter the IP address Gateway Network prefix length DNS 1 and DNS 2 16 Select SAVE ...

Page 58: ...v1 3 53 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 5 5 Ethernet 1 Plug the Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the device 2 Select Settings ...

Page 59: ...v1 3 54 A80 REFERENCE GUIDE 3 Select Ethernet 4 Slide the toggle to enable Ethernet ...

Page 60: ...f the terminal but nothing is printed this usually means the thermal paper is installed backwards and needs to be turned around Open the paper door on the back of the terminal remove paper roll set the paper to have the paper pull from the top of the roll then pull approximately 3 of paper out from the roll Then place the roll into the terminal with the paper pulling from the top of the roll After...

Page 61: ...phone or fax machine 13 Can the terminal print bar codes and QR Codes The terminal supports printing bar codes and QR codes 14 Is the A80 waterproof The A80 terminal is not waterproof 15 Are there overlays available for the A80 terminal No overlay is needed the terminal already has an ADA compliant keypad 16 Is it possible to use images on receipts for the A80 The A80 supports receipt header image...

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