NT-ware uniFLOW Release Station Instruction sheet

uniFLOW Release Station
Installation & Configuration Manual

Versioning
Document
Versioning
Version
Date
Author(s)
Reviewer(s)
1.0
03-Sep-2014
Sebastian
Husnik
Oliver Shikaloski, Holger Bauszus, Thomas Lemmer
1.1
05-Sep-2014
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
1.2
08-Sep-2014
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
1.3
17-Sep-2014
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer

1.4
06-Oct-2014
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
1.5
08-Oct-2014
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
1.6
20-Jan-2015
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
1.7
29-Apr-2015
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
1.8
08-Jun-2015
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
1.9
15-Oct-2015
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
1.10
22-Mar-2016
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
1.11
26-Apr-2016
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
1.12
03-Aug-2016
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer, Holger Bauszus
1.13
03-Nov-2016
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
2.0
10-Feb-2017
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
2.1
16-Aug-2017
Sebastian
Husnik
Thomas Lemmer
2.2
16-Aug-2017
Thomas
Lemmer
Thomas Lemmer
2.3
08-Dec-2017
Thomas
Lemmer
Thomas Lemmer
Document Name
uniFLOW Release Station - Installation & Configuration
Knowledgebase
MOMKB-770 (https://web.nt-ware.net/its/browse/MOMKB-770)
File Name
uniFLOW Release Station - Installation & Configuration - V2.2.pdf
Technologies
Concerned
uniFLOW Release Station HID
uniFLOW Release Station Hitag
uniFLOW Release Station Multi
uniFLOW Release Station PLUS
uniFLOW Release Station PLUS-2 V2
uniFLOW Release Station Touch
uniFLOW
uniFLOW Online
Short Summary
This document describes the installation and configuration of the uniFLOW Release Station.
Document
Version
Topic(s)
Changes

Changes
1.1
Configuration (on page 6), Network
Configuration (see "Network" on page 19),
Firmware Update (on page 24), Factory
Reset (on page 24), Job Release via
uniFLOW Release Station (see "Job
Release" on page 25)
Added note that IPv6 is not
supported.
Added note about USB drive file
system (FAT, FAT32).
Updated cost center search
description.
1.2
Card Reader (on page 16)
Added PLUS card reader configuration
instructions.
1.3
Mounting Options (on page 35)
Corrected a link.
1.4
Card Reader (on page 16)
Added MiCard PLUS config tool
download instructions.
1.5
FCC and IC Compliance Notes (see
"Compliance and Disposal Notes" on
page 35)
Updated IC Notes.
1.6
Configuration (on page 6)
Added note about network cable
connection.
1.7
Info Screen (on page 27)
Added description of info screen.
1.8
Firmware Update (on page 24)
Added information on where to
download the newest firmware.
1.9
Specific Settings (on page 10)
Added Printed Queue Parameter
(uniFLOW V5.4, firmware 1.0 SR4
only).
1.10
Release Station (see "uniFLOW Release
Station" on page 14)
Added new parameter Server Ping
Interval for Emergency Access
(seconds).
1.11
uniFLOW Release Station Website (on page
12)
Settings (on page 23)
Logout (on page 23)
Factory Reset (on page 24)
Described new login screen.
Described new settings page.
Described new logout page.
Updated Factory Reset infos.
1.12
uniFLOW Release Station Website (on page
12)
Updated URL.
1.13
Specifications (on page 28)
Reformatted chapter, moved to end of
book, added disposal note.
2.0
uniFLOW Online (on page 20), Network (on
page 19), uniFLOW Release Station
Website (on page 12)
Added firmware V1.1 features:
uniFLOW Online connectivity, proxy
configuration, HTTPS support,
changed screenshots.
2.1
uniFLOW Online (on page 20)
Firmware V1.2: Added wizard based
adding to uniFLOW Online.
2.2
Firmware Update (on page 24)
Added a more detailed description.
2.3
Various topics
Added uniFLOW Release Station
MiCard PLUS-2 V2

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uniFLOW Release Station Contents
I
Contents
1Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
2Available Models........................................................................................ 2
3Scope of Supply .......................................................................................... 2
4Ports........................................................................................................... 3
5LED / Beep Status ....................................................................................... 4
6Copy Control Cables.................................................................................... 5
7Installation ................................................................................................. 6
8Configuration ............................................................................................. 6
8.1 Advanced Configuration................................................................................................8
8.1.1 Specific Settings ...........................................................................................................................10
8.2 uniFLOW Release Station Website............................................................................... 12
8.2.1 uniFLOW Release Station.............................................................................................................14
8.2.2 Card Reader .................................................................................................................................16
8.2.3 Port Configuration .......................................................................................................................16
8.2.3.1 Signal Interpreter ................................................................................................................................. 17
8.2.4 Network .......................................................................................................................................19
8.2.5 Support ........................................................................................................................................20
8.2.6 Upgrade .......................................................................................................................................20
8.2.7 uniFLOW Online ...........................................................................................................................20
8.2.8 About ...........................................................................................................................................22
8.2.9 Settings ........................................................................................................................................23
8.2.10 Logout ..........................................................................................................................................23
8.3 MiCard Configuration.................................................................................................. 23
8.4 Factory Reset .............................................................................................................. 24
8.5 Firmware Update ........................................................................................................ 24
9Job Release............................................................................................... 25
10 Info Screen ............................................................................................... 27
11 Specifications ........................................................................................... 28
11.1 Supported Card Standards........................................................................................... 30
11.2 Mounting Options....................................................................................................... 35
11.3 Compliance and Disposal Notes................................................................................... 35

uniFLOW Release Station Contents
II
12 Index ........................................................................................................ 41

uniFLOW Release Station
1
1Introduction
The uniFLOW Release Station is an easy to use external terminal with touch screen and
embedded card reader that can be used for releasing personal secure print jobs from
any device as well as for print & copy accounting.
Copy accounting can only be used on devices for which a copy control cable has been
developed and produced.
For a list of available copy control cables, please refer to chapter Copy Control Cables
(on page 5).
Specifications
5.7 inch capacitive multi-touch screen.
Integrated MiCard contactless card readers or model without card reader for PIN
code or credentials authentication.
Integrated two port network switch.
For a use in projects, the uniFLOW Release Station is furthermore equipped with:
A USB port for connecting external MiCard card readers via USB.
MiCard Magnetic Card Reader is not supported at the moment.
An I/O connector for controlling and monitoring copying devices via copy control
cable.

uniFLOW Release Station
2
2Available Models
The uniFLOW Release Station is available in versions with integrated MiCard card
readers and in a version without integrated card reader.
Available Models
uniFLOW Release Station Hitag (with MiCard Hitag reader)
uniFLOW Release Station HID (with MiCard HID reader)
uniFLOW Release Station Multi (with MiCard Multi reader)
uniFLOW Release Station PLUS (with MiCard PLUS reader)
uniFLOW Release Station PLUS-2 V2 (with MiCard PLUS-2 V2 reader)
uniFLOW Release Station Touch (PIN code or credentials only; without
integrated card reader)
3Scope of Supply
The uniFLOW Release Station package includes:
The uniFLOW Release Station device.
A patch cable to connect the device to a printer.
Power supply.
The uniFLOW Release Station Installation Guide.

uniFLOW Release Station
3
4Ports
1. Network port 1:
To connect the uniFLOW Release Station to the printer or to the network.
2. Network port 2:
To connect the uniFLOW Release Station to the printer or to the network.
3. USB port:
Used to connect an additional MiCard USB card reader to the uniFLOW Release
Station.
4. Copy Control port 1:
To connect a copy control cable.
5. Copy Control port 2:
To connect a copy control cable.
6. RJ45 port:
Only for internal use.
7. Power input jack:
To connect the external power supply.

uniFLOW Release Station
4
5LED / Beep Status
The uniFLOW Release Station is equipped with either three, one or no LEDs, depending
on what model is used.
uniFLOW Release Station Hitag/HID/Multi
The uniFLOW Release Station Hitag/HID/Multi is equipped with 3 status LEDs: green
(left), yellow (middle) and red (right). The table below shows the status information
given by the respective LED.
Status
Green LED
Yellow LED
Red LED
Booting up
flashing
flashing
Not synchronized
flashing
Synchronized (operating)
flashing
Authentication OK
on
flashing
Authentication failed
flashing
on
The uniFLOW Release Station Hitag/HID/Multi is equipped with a little beeper which
emits different beep tones for different statuses. The table below shows the status
information given by the beeper.
Status
Beep Signal
The card reader is booting up.
2 x fast
The card reader is not parameterized which means, there
was no saved config found.
2 x slow
The card reader is parameterized. A configuration was found
on the device.
1 x short
If parameters are sent to the card reader.
2 x slow
A card has been detected.
1 x long
If a Facility Code has been detected as invalid.
3 x fast
uniFLOW Release Station PLUS / PLUS-2 V2
The uniFLOW Release Station PLUS / PLUS-2 V2 is equipped with 1 status LED that can
show three colors: Green, Yellow and Red. The table below shows the status
information given by the LED.

uniFLOW Release Station
5
Status
LED color/Beep
Booting up
yellow, then green with beep
Not synchronized
flashing yellow
Synchronized (idle)
steady red
Reading/Hold
green with beep
uniFLOW Release Station Touch
The uniFLOW Release Station Touch does not have any LEDs. Neither does it have a
beeper.
Network Port LED (all models)
Status
LED color
A link to a network is established.
green
A link to a network is established
and data is transmitting.
green flashing
The network speed is 100 Mbit/s.
yellow ON
The network speed is 10 Mbit/s.
yellow OFF
6Copy Control Cables
A copy control cable is needed to make use of uniFLOW copy accounting and device
lock options. The cables are developed by NT-ware to make them fit to the uniFLOW
Release Station.
Copy control cables are sold separately and are not included by default with the
uniFLOW Release Station.
Copy control cables have to be configured via the PORTS.ini file. For more
information, refer to chapter Port Configuration (on page 16).
This is not necessary, if the uniFLOW Release Station is connected to uniFLOW
Online.
For a detailed list of all available copy control cables, please refer to the NT-ware DIF
Portal (http://difportal.nt-ware.net) or to the NT-ware Accessory Guide which can be
found on the NT-ware Partner Site (https://web.nt-ware.net/partner/).

uniFLOW Release Station
6
7Installation
Required Components
uniFLOW Release Station.
Power supply for the uniFLOW Release Station.
Printer.
Network cable (delivered with the uniFLOW Release Station).
Optional Components
Copy control cable for the manufacturer and model of your device.
Please refer to the NT-ware DIF Portal (http://difportal.nt-ware.net) or to the
Accessory Guide on the NT-ware Partner Site (https://web.nt-ware.net/partner/) for
more information about which copy control cable is required for your specific
machine(s).
Installation
1. Switch off the desired printer.
2. Disconnect the printer from the network.
3. Attach network cable of the printer to one of the two network ports.
4. Optional: In case copy accounting is required on an MFP: Attach the uniFLOW
Release Station with the respective copy control cable to the MFP.
Connecting the copy control cable to your MFP might require
additional installation steps.
5. Attach the uniFLOW Release Station to the network.
6. Attach the power supply to the uniFLOW Release Station.
7. The uniFLOW Release Station boots up.
8. Switch on the printer.
The uniFLOW Release Station is now ready for more advanced configurations. For the
uniFLOW Release Station configuration, see chapter Configuration (on page 6).
8Configuration
The uniFLOW Release Station works without any additional configuration if your
network has a DHCP server configured to provide an IP address.