Spectrum Pro User Manual
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8.
LED Management
There are two LEDs. One is the user-interface LED on the front bezel of the reader;
the other (diagnostic) LED is on the back.
8.1
Front LED Status
The LED turns green in idle waiting.
LED handling for Magstripe card operation:
The LED will turn red to indicate that the recent magstripe card read was
bad.
LED handling for smart card operation:
The Green LED will flash after powering on the smart card.
The solid Green LED indicates smart card processing is complete and
the ICC powered off. The user can remove the smart card.
8.2
Diagnostic LED Status
The LED on the
back
of Spectrum Pro can be used for diagnostic purposes.
LED status:
1.
Off
2.
Solid – No communication with its host.
3.
Flashing (1 sec on, 1 sec off) – Communicating with its host.
LED Colors:
Amber – Reader requires on-site service actions.
Green – Reader is ready to read cards.
Red – Reader needs to be sent back to the manufacturer.
State
LED
Indicating
0
Off
No external power
1
Flashing
Green
Powering on the smart card and starting smart card operation
2
Solid
Green
Idle waiting (Smart card processing is complete and the ICC powered
off. User can remove the smart card. If the transaction mode was
MSR, magstripe card data is sent out.)
3
Solid Red
The recent magstripe card read was bad. Red lasts 1 second.
