User's Manual

SETUP
3G, GPRS, and GPS Support
28 VX 685/VX 690 INSTALLATION GUIDE
External Devices
The base supports peripheral devices such as electronic cash register, check
reader, barcode reader, and biometric scanner through a serial connection. Micro-
USB port is for PC connection and USB Host port is for USB flash drive.
Figure 20 Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting
Peripherals or
External Devices
To connect peripherals or external devices:
1 Connect the micro-USB/USB cable of the device to the micro-USB/USB port
of the base.
2 Refer to the user documentation supplied with those devices for complete
information about the peripheral installation and use.
3G, GPRS, and
GPS Support
VX 690 uses the Cinterion PHS8-P radio module. This module provides wireless
connectivity using HSPA+ technology. The PHS8-P radio module is optimized for
high bandwidth and allows a downlink speed of 14.4 Mbps and an uplink speed of
5.7 Mbps.
GPS Receiver
The Cinterion PHS8-P radio module on VX 690 integrates a GPS receiver that
offers the full performance of GPS/A-GPS technology, allowing customers to
implement geo-fencing applications.
3G/GPRS
Allows for a wider range of communication for wireless transaction payment using
the available operator-provided 3G infrastructure.
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CAUTION
Remove the power cord from the terminal before connecting any peripheral
device. Reconnect the power cord only after you have finished connecting the
peripheral device(s).
NOTE
VX 685 uses integrated Gemalto BGS2-W module to support GSM/GPRS radio
features.