VeriFone UX300 User manual

VeriFone Part Number DOC159-023-EN-A, Revision A.5
UX300 Manual Card Reader
Installation Guide

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UX300 Manual Card Reader Installation Guide
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CONTENTS
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Conventions and Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Document Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Acronym Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Device Overview Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Exceptional Ease of Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Device Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setup Selecting Unit Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environmental Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unpacking the Shipping Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Examining the Unit’s Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bottom Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Top Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing or Replacing SAM Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cable Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a UX-Series Host Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a UX-Series Peripheral Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to Other Optional Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Disconnecting Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
External Power Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Mounting the Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Grounding the Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Multi-Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications Unit Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
External Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Magnetic Stripe Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Smart Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SAM Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Peripheral Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Maintenance and
Cleaning Additional Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Potentially Explosive Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Service and Support Service Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

CONTENTS
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Accessories and Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connection Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Grounding Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Drainage Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Troubleshooting
Guidelines Transactions Fail To Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reader Does Not Dial Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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PREFACE
This guide is the primary source of information for setting up and installing the
UX300 Manual Card Reader unit.
Audience
This guide describes the card reader’s features, and provides the basic
information for its installation and configuration.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1,Device Overview. Provides an overview of the device.
Chapter 2,Setup. Explains setup and installation of the device, selecting a
location, and establishing connections with other devices.
Chapter 3,Specifications. Discusses the power requirements and dimensions of
the device.
Chapter 4,Maintenance and Cleaning. Explains maintenance of the device.
Chapter 5,Service and Support. Provides information on contacting your
VeriFone service provider and information on how to order accessories or
documentations from VeriFone.
Chapter 6,Troubleshooting Guidelines. Provides troubleshooting guidelines
should you encounter a problem with unit installation and configuration.

PREFACE
Related Documentation
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Related
Documentation
To learn more about the card reader and controller device, refer to the following
set of documents and their associated VeriFone Part Numbers (VPNs).
UX1XX PIN Pad Series Certifications and Regulations
Sheet VPN - DOC159-001-EN-A
UX1XX PIN Pad Series Quick Installation Guide VPN - DOC159-002-EN-A
UX1XX PIN Pad Series Installation Guide VPN - DOC159-003-EN-A
UX1XX PIN Pad Series Reference Guide VPN - DOC159-004-EN-A
UX200 Media Display Certifications and Regulations
Sheet VPN - DOC159-011-EN-A
UX200 Media Display Quick Installation Guide VPN - DOC159-012-EN-A
UX200 Media Display Installation Guide VPN - DOC159-013-EN-A
UX200 Media Display Reference Guide VPN - DOC159-014-EN-A
UX300 Manual Card Reader Certifications and
Regulations Sheet VPN - DOC159-021-EN-A
UX300 Manual Card Reader Quick Installation Guide VPN - DOC159-022-EN-A
UX300 Manual Card Reader Reference Guide VPN - DOC159-024-EN-A
UX400 CTLS Reader Certifications and Regulations
Guide VPN - DOC159-031-EN-A
UX400 CTLS Reader Quick Installation Guide VPN - DOC159-032-EN-A
UX400 CTLS Reader Installation Guide VPN - DOC159-033-EN-A
UX400 CTLS Reader Reference Guide VPN - DOC159-034-EN-A

PREFACE
Conventions and Acronyms
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Conventions and
Acronyms
This section describes the conventions and acronyms used in this guide.
Document
Conventions
Various conventions are used to help you quickly identify special formatting.
Table 1 describes these conventions and provides examples of their use.
Table 1 Document Conventions
Convention Meaning Example
Blue Text in blue indicates terms that
are cross referenced. See Conventions and Acronyms.
The pencil icon is used to
highlight important information. If exchanging cables, use a VeriFone-approved cable.
The caution symbol indicates
possible hardware or software
failure, or loss of data.
Using an incorrectly rated power
supply can damage the unit or
cause it to malfunction.
The lightning symbol is used as
a warning when bodily injury
might occur.
For safety, do not string cables
or cords across a walkway.
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING

PREFACE
Conventions and Acronyms
8UX300 MANUAL CARD READER INSTALLATION GUIDE
Acronym Definitions
Various acronyms are used in place of the full definition. Table 2 presents
acronyms and their definitions.
Table 2 Acronym Definitions
Acronym Definitions
COM Communications port
CTLS Contactless
CTS Clear to Send
DDRAM Double Data Release Random Access Memory
ETH Ethernet
HW Hardware
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diodes
MDB Multi-Drop Bus
MRA Merchandise Return Authorization
MSR Magnetic Stripe Card Reader
NAND-flash A non-volatile storage technology
PCI Payment Card Industry
PIN Personal Identification Number
POS Point-Of-Sale
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
PTS PIN Transaction Security
RF Radio Frequency
RJ-45 Registered Jack 45 modular connector
RS-232 Recommended Standard 232 (EIA standard for transmitting
serial data)
RTS Request to Send
SAM Secure Access Module
SMA SubMiniature version A connector. A semi-precision coaxial RF
connector. See RF.
SRED Secure Reading and Exchange of Data
USB Universal Serial Bus
VM Vending Machine
WAN Wide Area Networks

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CHAPTER 1
Device Overview
This chapter provides a brief description of VeriFone’s UX300 Manual Card
Reader.
The device is a card reader processing device that works with the UX1XX
PIN pads, UX400 CTLS antenna unit, UX200 display, vending machines, PCs,
and other similar peripheral devices. The device can also connect to VeriFone’s
TG-2460 printer, as well as other VeriFone PIN pad units. The reader supports
transactions in a variety of environments, specifically in the outdoor and
unattended markets.
Features and
Benefits
The UX300 is VeriFone’s card reader and main control unit. It creates an
economical solution for merchants who are looking to expand their payment
acceptance options.
Exceptional Ease of
Use
The following features of the device simplifies transactions in various
environments:
•Device driver installs USB connections automatically.
•Designed for indoor and outdoor use.
•Sleep mode.
•Various connectivity options integrated into device to conveniently suit most
unattended environments.
•Connects with various VeriFone unattended POS terminals.
•Bright LEDs to display card transaction progress.
•Buzzer for audio confirmation of card transactions.
•Conducive design supports payment transactions in a variety of payment
situations, such as transportation, vending, and kiosk environments.
Compliance
PCI PTS 3.1, PCI-SRED, EMV Level 1 and Level 2, PayPass, PayWave, and
AMEX Expresspay2.
NOTE
The implementation of the LED color configuration varies by (or may not be
present in some) regional locations.

DEVICE OVERVIEW
Features and Benefits
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Device Capabilities
The UX300 is a magnetic card reader, smart card reader, as well as a main
control unit device. This unit connects to vending machines and PCs, and is
intended to connect to peripheral units such as PIN pad, CTLS antenna, media
display units, and external printers.

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CHAPTER 2
Setup
This chapter describes the setup procedure for the card reader and controller in
the following sections:
•Selecting Unit Location
•Unpacking the Shipping Carton
•Examining the Unit’s Features
•Installing or Replacing SAM Cards
•Cable Connections
•Power Supply
•Mounting the Device
•Grounding the Reader
•Service Switches
•Using the Device
Selecting Unit
Location
Use the following guidelines when selecting a location for your device.
•Select a location convenient for the customer. For optimum performance of
the card entry slot, place the unit at a 30° angle.
•Select a location near the device that will be connected to the reader/control
unit.
Environmental
Factors
The front panel of the device is dustproof and designed for any rainfall to run off of
it, as well as fade-proof from sun exposure, according to IP44 ratings.
WARNING
For safety, do not string cables or cords across a walkway.

SETUP
Unpacking the Shipping Carton
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Unpacking the
Shipping Carton
Open the shipping carton and carefully inspect its contents for possible tampering
or shipping damage.
To unpack the
shipping carton 1Remove the unit from the shipping carton. The standard package contains the
unit only and does not include any other cables or accessories. Refer to
Accessories and Documentation for more information about the device’s
related accessories.
2Remove any protective wrap before mounting the unit.
3Save the shipping carton and packing material for future repacking or moving
of the device.
WARNING
Do not use a unit that appears to be damaged.
If a label or component appears damaged, please notify the shipping company
and your VeriFone service provider immediately.

SETUP
Examining the Unit’s Features
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Examining the
Unit’s Features
Before you continue the installation process, notice the features of the device (see
Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3).
Figure 1 Reader’s Front View
Figure 2 Reader’s Bottom View
MAGNETIC STRIPE CARD
AND SMART CARD READER
LEDS
MOUNTING STUD HOLES
MOUNTING STUD HOLES
SERVICE SWITCH SERVICE SWITCH
MDB
POWERED USB
(HOST)
COM2 AND 3
485–RJ9
485– 3-PIN
USB DEVICE
(CLIENT)
POWERED USB
(HOST)
POWER
LAN
SMA
8-PIN RF
MODEL DEPENDENT
BOARD
COM1
PERSISTENT
BOARD
NOZZLE

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Examining the Unit’s Features
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.
Figure 3 Reader’s Top View
Front Functions
The front of the reader shows the following:
•Customer-view indicator LEDs
•A card reader panel
•Service switches
Bottom Functions •Nozzle for water drainage
•Persistent cable connection board
•USB Device (Type B) (client)
•Powered USB (Type A) for UX PIN pad connection (host)
•Power
•LAN with 2 LEDs
•COM1
•8-PIN—RJ-45 connector to UX400 CTLS antenna unit
•SMA (analog RF) CTLS antenna connector to UX400
•Model dependent cable connection board
•MDB
•Additional one or two COM ports
•4 USB Type A
•Additional LAN with 2 LEDs
SAM
CARDHOLDER
COVER
SERVICE
SWITCH
NOTE
VeriFone ships variants of the reader for different markets. Your unit may have a
different configuration and may look different from the illustration. However, the
basic process described in this guide remain the same, regardless of the
configuration.

SETUP
Installing or Replacing SAM Cards
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•PSTN
•ISDN
•RS-485
•Printer COM
•PSTN_RJ9
•485_3pin
Top Functions •SAM cardholder cover
•Additional service switch
Installing or
Replacing SAM
Cards
You may need to install a security access module (SAM) card or replace the old
card. The manual card reader and controller has 2 (two) SAM slots, which are
located under a removable protective cover.
To install or replace
SAM cards 1Power down the device.
2Disconnect the device from any external devices.
3Gently slide the SAM cardholder cover away from the unit, off the top panel.
Figure 4 Removing the SAM Cardholder Casing
4Open the SAM cardholder, by sliding the locking tab towards the back of the
unit, to the OPEN position.
NOTE
Some or none of the model-dependent may be present on your unit and in the
model depicted in Figure 2.
CAUTION
Observe standard precautions in handling electrostatically sensitive devices.
Electrostatic discharges can damage the equipment. VeriFone recommends
using a grounded anti-static wrist strap.

SETUP
Installing or Replacing SAM Cards
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5Carefully slide the SAM card into the slot, by aligning the card and carefully
sliding into the slot until fully inserted.
6Close the SAM cardholder.
7Slide the locking tab to the LOCK position.
Figure 5 Installing SAM Card
8Slide the cardholder cover back, locking it into place.
Figure 6 Replacing the SAM Cardholders
9Reconnect the cables to the device.
10 Power up reader for use.
NOTE
Before inserting the SAM card, position it as shown in Figure 5, with the card’s
gold contacts facing outward, toward the unit. The cardholder slot in the reader
has a set of contacts.
EDC
B
A

SETUP
Cable Connections
UX300 MANUAL CARD READER INSTALLATION GUIDE 17
Cable
Connections
The device’s rear panel has various interface ports for power and communication
connections to controlling and peripheral devices. This section discusses these
various connections.
The UX300 card reader/control unit connects to the various UX-series units, as
well as other devices.
This section discusses how to connect to each of the units:
•Connecting to a UX-Series Host Device
•Connecting to a UX-Series Peripheral Device
•Connecting to Other Optional Devices
Connecting to a UX-
Series Host Device
This section discusses the connection of the UX300 device with the following host
units:
•Connecting to a Vending Machine
•Connecting to a UX200 Media Display Host Unit
•Connecting to a PC
Connecting to a Vending Machine
The UX300 unit is designed to connect to a host vending machine. Connect to a
host VM, through any of one of these four connection types:
•MDB
•USB Type B
•ETH (LAN)
•COM (RS-232)
Connect the appropriate cable to the UX300 unit and the other end to the vending
machine.
Connecting to a UX200 Media Display Host Unit
The UX300 unit is designed to connect to the host UX200 media display. Connect
to the display through any one of these two connection types:
•USB Type B
•ETH (LAN)
NOTE
To attain or replace connection cables, see Accessories and Documentation.

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Cable Connections
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Connect the appropriate cable to the UX300 unit and the other end to the media
display.
Connecting to a PC
The UX300 unit is designed to connect to a host PC through one of three
connection ports:
•RJ-45–-RS-232 connection
•USB Type B connection
•LAN connection
Connect the appropriate cable to the UX300 unit and the other end to the PC unit.
For more information regarding your card reader configuration and your cabling
needs, contact your local VeriFone service provider. For cable ordering
information, see Accessories and Documentation).
Connecting to a UX-
Series Peripheral
Device
This section discusses the connection of the UX300 device with the following
peripheral units:
•Connecting to a UX1XX PIN Pad
•Connecting to a UX200 Media Display Unit
•Connecting to a UX400 CTLS Unit
Connecting to a
UX1XX PIN Pad
The UX300 unit is designed to connect to a UX1XX PIN pad device through a
standard USB Type A connection.
Connect the USB cable to the UX300 unit and the other end to the PIN pad.
For further cabling instructions, see Figure 7.
Figure 7 Connecting to a UX Series PIN Pad
NOTE
The UX300 connects to the UX200 media display as both a host, as well as a
peripheral device. To see how to connect to the UX200 as a peripheral device,
see Connecting to a UX-Series Peripheral Device.

SETUP
Cable Connections
UX300 MANUAL CARD READER INSTALLATION GUIDE 19
Connecting to a UX200 Media Display Unit
The UX300 unit is designed to connect to a UX200 media display. Connect to the
peripheral display unit through any one of these two connection types:
•USB Type A
•ETH (LAN)
Connect the appropriate cable to the UX300 unit and the other end to the media
display.
For more information regarding your card reader configuration and your cabling
needs, contact your local VeriFone service provider. For cable ordering
information, see Accessories and Documentation).
Connecting to a UX400 CTLS Unit
The UX300 unit is designed to connect to a UX400 contactless unit using an
8-pin—RJ-45 connector and an SMA connector.
To connect the UX300
to the UX400 CTLS
unit
1Connect the 8-pin connector to the UX300 unit.
2Connect the RJ-45 plug to the rear of the contactless unit.
3Screw in the SMA connector to the UX300 unit.
4Screw in the SMA connector to the rear of the contactless unit.
5Connect the RF antenna cable to the UX300 unit and the other end to the
CTLS unit and screw tightly by hand.
For further cabling instructions, see Figure 8.
Figure 8 Connecting to a UX400 CTLS Unit
Connecting to Other
Optional Devices
The UX300 device can connect to various peripheral devices, outside of the UX-
Series product range. Such products include:
•Connecting to a Printer
NOTE
The UX300 connects to the UX200 media display as both a peripheral device, as
well as a host unit. To see how to connect to the UX200 as a host unit, see
Connecting to a UX-Series Host Device.
RJ-45
SMA
SMA
UX300
8-Pin

SETUP
Power Supply
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•Connecting to A VeriFone PIN Pad
Connecting to a Printer
The UX300 unit is designed to connect to an external printer, such as VeriFone’s
TG2460 printer, using a COM connection.
Connect one end of the RS-232 cable to the UX300 printer port and the other end
to the printer.
Connecting to A VeriFone PIN Pad
The UX300 unit is designed to connect to other VeriFone PIN pads. Connect to
the PIN pad through any one of two connection types:
•USB Type A
•ETH (LAN)
Connect the appropriate cable to the UX300 unit and the other end to the
PIN pad.
Disconnecting
Cables
To disconnect cables, use the same steps described above in reverse. If
exchanging cables, use a VeriFone-approved cable. See Accessories and
Documentation for cable ordering information.
Power Supply
Not all UX300 configurations and device contexts require the use of a power
supply. VeriFone ships power supplies with the UX300 as required.
If you have changed the context in which the UX300 is used or have questions
about which power supply should be used, contact your VeriFone representative.
For more information, see Accessories and Documentation.
Before connecting a power supply, disconnect the power pack cord from the
power outlet.
Connect and route all cables between the UX300 and any peripheral units before
plugging the power pack cord into a wall outlet or surge protector.
CAUTION
Using an incorrectly rated power supply can damage the unit or cause it to
malfunction. The power rating as listed for the various unit types is as follows:
•MDB, LAN, PSTN, and ISDN units: 9V DC to 43V DC, 4.4A
•Standard unit: 9V DC to 12V DC, 1.6A
•Petrol unit: 24V DC, 3.7A
Use only a power pack with VPN PWR159-001-01-A or CPS12490-4A-R. See
Specifications for detailed power supply specifications.
WARNING
Disconnecting power during a transaction can cause transaction data files not yet
stored in memory to be lost.