User's Manual

VP5300M User Manual
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9. Installation
 The VP5300M is designed to be mounted on a metal surface and in
reasonably close proximity to any internal motors and electrical
devices that may be operating inside the kiosk. However, the
unit (like all NFC/RFID devices) is susceptible to RF and
electromagnetic interference.
NOTE: DO NOT mount the VP5300M near (within 3 or 4 feet of)
large electric motors, computer UPS systems, microwave
transmitters, anti-theft devices, radio transmitters, routers,
or similar electronics.
 Close proximity of metal to antenna’s the RF-emitting end can
greatly reduce the antenna’s range.
 Tie all cables neatly with nylon cable-ties and route them so
that they are inaccessible and invisible to customers. Label the
cable ends (these are suggestions) as "host," "Antenna," and
"power" to simplify connection testing or component replacement,
particularly when untrained individuals might be involved.
 Test the installation using a test card to perform an end-to-end
transaction (the same as an actual purchase). The NFC antenna
front panel's light should illuminate. Even if the transaction
is declined (as it should be with a test card), it will prove
connectivity all the way through the system. If possible, the
store manager or some other responsible party should test each
VP5300M on a regular basis (perhaps at the start of each day or
at least once per week) with a test card to ensure continued
operation and functionality. If the unit is manually rebooted,
it is important to test the contactless reader portion as soon
as possible afterwards to verify continued communication. Note
that the reader automatically reboots once every 24 hours on its
own, and performs a firmware self-check at that time, to meet
PCI requirements.
10. Maintenance
Clean the VP5300M on a weekly basis with a card reader cleaning card
to clean the device’s magnetic heads and rollers. Clean the surface of
the card insertion bezel with a lint-free cloth.