7.
INTR
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UCTION
Components
The unit has the following main components:
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Galvanised post base:
Strong base bolted to concrete ground
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Post:
This post is manufactured from stainless steel and has a removable panel to allow
the COM5 PT1 housing to be easily bolted on and electrically wired.
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COM5 PT1 housing:
The housing is manufactured from stainless steel and is powder
coated. The card-reader, printer and PIN pad keypad/display are fitted into the COM5
PT1 housing doors.
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Electronics module:
Communicates to the pumps authorising them and recording and
storing details of the distributor card transactions. It also sets up price, fuel, groups,
hose, and tank information. Communicates to banks via a secure internet connection for
credit card and EFTPOS authorisation. Communicates to EFTPOS PIN pad and card
reader. Provides power in normal operation and in the event of a power outage enables
the unit to finish any current transaction and print a receipt.
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PIN pad and card reader module:
The Card Reader can accept 1 or 2 track Magstrip
with EMV chip card meeting EMV level 2 standards.
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Receipt Printer:
Thermal type printer with an integrated cut-off style receipt dispenser.
It uses special waterproof thermal paper. A thermostat-controlled heater element is
mounted in the cabinet to help eliminate paper jams.
NOTE:
Do not use standard thermal paper as this may absorb moisture and jam in the printer.
Always order replacement paper from Compac.