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Step3:
Without MAC Data Output:
KB final output (Ascii Code) – <9F 20 82 01 58 (344 bytes Tag9F20
TransArmor Data) >
With MAC Data Output:
KB final output (Ascii Code) –
<9F 20 82 01 58 (344 bytes Tag9F20 TransArmor
Data) ><DF EF 41 10 (16 bytes MAC Value)><DF EF 42 0A (10 bytes MAC
Key KSN)>
Note: msgX is <9F 20 82 01 58 (344 bytes Tag9F20 TransArmor Data) ><DF
EF 41 10>
10.
Basic Operation
The Augusta derives its power from the 5VDC associated with the USB connection. (No extra power
cords are needed.) Simply plug the Augusta into any PC, laptop, or other host that supports standard
USB-A connectivity.
Note:
No special drivers are needed in order to use Augusta. If your Windows machine pauses to
download a driver automatically, the first time you plug in your Augusta, simply accept all defaults, and
continue.
To perform a magstripe read, slide a card (stripe facing the body of the Augusta) through the side slot of
the Augusta, in either direction.
To perform a chip-card transaction, dip a chip card into the ICC slot and remove it when the unit beeps
or your POS software indicates that you should remove your card.
11.
Troubleshooting
The Augusta is extremely simple and reliable, and should require no special troubleshooting. If the
power-on light fails to illuminate when the unit is plugged in, try plugging the Augusta into a known-
good USB receptacle (possibly on a different machine). Likewise, if communication with Augusta is ever
lost, simply unplug the unit and plug it back in; communication should be restored.
Augusta has no user-serviceable parts and should not be disassembled in any way. Augusta S, in
particular, incorporates anti-tamper features that will activate if any attempt is made to disassemble the
unit. (Any cryptographic keys in the unit will be erased, and the unit will need to be sent back to the
manufacturer to be made serviceable again.)
If you should need to open a customer support case, visit
(which will automatically open a Tech Support
case).