VeriFone Everest Plus User manual

Everest Plus
Installation Guide

Lithium Battery Caution
The Random Access Memory (RAM) in the Everest Plus terminal is
protected by a lithium battery. Do not, under any circumstances,
attempt to replace this battery. Failure to comply may invalidate the
product warranty.
Everest Installation Guide
VeriFone Part Number: 19712, Revision B
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Wall-Mounting a Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Unpacking the Shipping Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting an Everest Plus to an ECR and Optional Peripherals .9
When and How to Connect the Power Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Routing Cable in the Cable Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Product Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
How to Order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Introduction
The Everest Plus terminal is an economical, easy-to-use,
programmable device for entering Personal Identification
Numbers (PINs) necessary for the security of a transaction.
Application programs are written using the standard C
programming language. These programs can then be
downloaded directly from an electronic cash register (ECR),
another Everest Plus terminal, or a development PC, using the
Everest Plus terminal System Mode. This mode can also be
used for such functions as diagnostics, changing the password,
and Master Key insertion.
Figure 1 Sample Configuration
With three screen-addressable keys and three soft-function
keys, the versatile Everest Plus terminal can be customized to
your needs. The two-line display easily accommodates
prompts and messages, and the bi-directional card reader is
capable of reading Tracks 1, 2, and (optionally) 3.
Electronic Cash Register
VeriFone
Everest
Plus
Terminal

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The powerful processor makes it ideal for supporting Frequent
Shopper applications and accepting multiple payment types,
such as credit, debit, and electronic benefit transfers (EBTs).
PIN security features safeguard the PIN and prevent the PIN
from being retrieved once the transaction is completed.
The Everest Plus terminal is easy to install and can be used at
any retail counter, multi-lane environment, or office. The
concave surface aids security when a customer is entering a
PIN, and the small footprint frees up counter space.
The terminal can simultaneously connect to three devices: an
ECR and up to two optional peripheral devices that have a 6-
pin or 8-pin mini-DIN port — such as a check reader and/or a
printer.
Installation
Selecting a Location
Select a location for your Everest Plus terminal that is
convenient for the customer and offers adequate ventilation
and protection. In general, avoid areas with:
• Excessive heat
• Oil or moisture
• Excessive dust
• Excessive electrical noise (caused by air conditioners,
motors, fans, or power tools)
• Direct sunlight
• Artificial light that could reflect glare off the display panel

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Caution: Do not use the Everest Plus terminal or its power
pack outdoors.
Wall-Mounting a Terminal
You can mount a Everest Plus terminal on a wall using the
three slotted mounting holes on the bottom of the terminal.
Figure 2 Wall-mounting a Terminal
VeriFone recommends using wood screws at least 16 mm long
with a head diameter no larger than 7 mm. If mounting to
drywall, use masonry inserts that match the required screws.
4mm
4mm of screw should be
clear of the wall
Mounting
Holes
X
Y
Y = 100.0 mm
(3.938 in.)
X = 59.8 mm
(2.375 in.)

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Unpacking the Shipping Carton
Carefully inspect the shipping carton and its contents for
shipping damage.
Note: If the Everest Plus terminal is damaged, file a claim
immediately with the shipping company or carrier and notify
your local VeriFone distributor or service provider.
Warning: Do not use a damaged Everest Plus terminal.
Follow these steps to unpack the carton:
1. Remove the Everest Plus terminal from the carton.
2. Remove any protective plastic wrapping from the device
and place the device on a table or counter top.
3. Remove the plastic strip from the display panel. This strip
protects the display panel during shipment.
4. Remove the metal cable restraining strap and screw
(packaged in a plastic pouch located in the bottom of the
shipping carton).
5. These items will be used when installing the Multi-Port
Cable on the terminal. Save the carton and packing
material for re-packing or moving the device in the future.
6. Cables are packaged separately. At this time, remove the
cable(s) from its packaging and place it beside the Everest
Plus terminal.
7. If you will be using the optional Everest Plus power pack,
remove it from its packaging and place it beside the
Everest Plus terminal.

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Figure 3 Cables and Power Pack
Connecting an Everest Plus to an ECR and Optional
Peripherals
Use a Multi-Port Cable to connect the Everest Plus terminal to
the tailgate port of an ECR and a Power Pack. The procedure
for connecting the Multi-Port Cable to an ECR varies slightly,
depending on which Multi-Port Cable option you use (see
“Accessories,” on page 17, for a list of supported cable
options). Some Multi-Port Cables have a built-in ECR “flying”
lead (one end of the cable embedded in the connector block;
the other end terminated with a modular SDL plug); other
Multi-Port Cable options have SDL ports to which you must
connect a separate ECR interface cable.
Refer to the next section for when and how to connect the
power pack.
(with flying lead)
Multi-Port Cable
Power
Pack
Peripheral
Interface Cable IBM ECR
Interface Cable
(no flying lead)
Multi-Port Cable

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Warning: Disconnect the power from any peripheral device
before connecting the Everest Plus terminal to the device.
Ensure that you connect the devices in the given order, i.e.,
connect the Everest Plus terminal first.
1. Connect the end of the Multi-Port Cable with the 41-pin
connector into the bottom of the Everest Plus terminal.
2. Install the cable restraining strap as shown in Figure 4.
Insert the tab opposite the screw hole into the slot in the
terminal case, and then secure the strap over the cable with
the provided screw.
Figure 4 Installing the Cable Retaining Strap
3. Connect either end of the ECR Interface Cable into the
SDL port on the end of the Multi-Port Cable.