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Device Setup

This chapter describes the setup for the P630, under the following sections:

Device Location

Following are the guidelines used to select an ideal location for the terminal.

Ease of Use

  • Select a location convenient for both merchant and cardholder.

  • Select a flat support surface, such as a countertop or table, or mount it on a mounting stand supplied by Verifone.

  • Select a location near a power outlet, POS, ECR, or computer connected to the terminal. Do not string cables or cords across a walkway for safety.

Periodic Inspection

  • Periodically inspect the terminal for possible tampering. Signs of tampering may include:

    • Wires that are protruding from the device.

    • Foreign objects inserted into the smart card or mag stripe slot.

    • Signs of damage to the tamper-evident label.

    • Warning message on the device display.

If any device is found in a tampered state, please remove it immediately from service. Keep it available for potential forensic investigation and notify your company security officer and your local Verifone representative or service provider. For more information on contacting Verifone, refer to Service and Support.

Environmental Factors

  • Do not use the unit where there is high heat, dust, humidity, moisture, caustic chemicals, or oils.

  • Keep the unit away from direct sunlight and anything that radiates heat, such as a stove or a motor.

  • Do not use the terminal outdoors.

Electrical Considerations

  • Avoid using this product during electrical storms.

  • Avoid locations near electrical appliances or other devices that cause excessive voltage fluctuations or emit electrical noise (for example, air conditioners, electric motors, neon signs, high-frequency or magnetic security devices, or computer equipment).

  • Do not use the terminal near water or in moist conditions.

  • Disconnect the device from its POS terminal before cleaning.

Contactless Considerations

Avoid having metallic objects in the proximity of a contactless antenna. If you need to mount the terminal to vertical or inclined surfaces, use a flat, non-metallic mounting plate.

PIN Protection Measures

Use the following techniques to provide effective screening of PIN-Entry Devices (PEDs) during the PIN-entry process. You can use these methods in combination, although in some cases a single method might suffice.

  • Position the terminal on the check-in stand in such a way as to block visual observation of the PIN-entry process. Examples include:

    • Visual shields designed on the check-in stand. The shields may be solely for shielding purposes or may be part of the general check-in stand design.

    • Position the terminal so that it is angled in such a way that PIN spying is difficult.

  • Install the PED on an adjustable stand that allows consumers to swivel the terminal sideways and/or tilt it forward/backward to a position that makes visual observation of the PIN-entry process difficult.

  • Position in-store security cameras so that the PIN-entry keypad is not visible.

  • In an attended handheld (or handover) mode, the users can pivot their bodies around to shield the device and block it from any prying eyes.

The following table describes the two preferred mounting methods and the recommended measures to protect against PIN capture in four observation corridors:

Method
Cashier
Customer in Queue
Customers Elsewhere
On-site Cameras

Countertop without stand

Use signage behind the PED

Install so that the customer is between PED and next in the queue

No action needed

Do not install within view of cameras

Countertop with stand

No action needed

Install so that the customer is between PED and next in the queue

No action needed

Do not install within view of cameras

Verifone also recommends instructions to the cardholder regarding safe PIN-entry. This can be done with a combination of:

  • Signage on the PED.

  • Prompts on the display, possibly with a click-through screen.

  • Literature at the point of sale.

  • A logo for a safe PIN-entry process.

User Privacy

Use the following guidelines to protect the user's privacy when he enters his Personal Identification Number (PIN):

  • The area of visibility should not be larger than a cone taken from the number 5 key at an angle of 45° and covering an area of 270° directly in front of the user.

Inside the Shipping Carton

Open the shipping carton and carefully inspect its contents for possible tampering or shipping damage. The terminal is a secure product. Tampering causes it to cease to function or to operate in an unsecured manner.

1

Remove and inspect the contents

Remove and inspect the contents of the shipping carton. The terminal ships in multiple configurations. The carton may include all or any of the following:

  • Device

Power supply, connectivity cables and base modules are shipped separately or depending on customer requirements.

2

Remove wrapping

Remove all plastic wrapping from the terminal and components.

3

Remove the protective film

Remove the clear protective film from the display.

4

Save the packaging

Save the shipping carton and packing material for future repacking or moving of the device.

PSAM/TF Cards

To install or replace the Security Access Module (SAM) / Trans Flash (TF) cards:

1

Turn off the terminal

Turn off the terminal.

2

Place the terminal face down

Place the terminal face down on a soft and clean surface.

3

Slide out the back cover

Slide out the back cover to open it.

4

Insert PSAM and TF cards

Insert PSAM and TF cards into the slots.

5

Close the back cover

Slide the back cover to close it.

Insert the card with the card's gold contacts facing away from you, towards the unit.

Power Supply

Not all configurations and device contexts require the use of a power supply – Verifone ships the power supply with the terminal as required.

Contact your Verifone representative if you have changed the context in which the terminal is used or have questions about which power supply should be used.

Disconnect the power pack cord from the power outlet before connecting a power supply. Connect and route all cables between the terminal, ECR and PC before plugging the power pack cord into a wall outlet or surge protector.

When the terminal has power and an application is loaded, the application starts after the initial Verifone copyright screen and displays a unique copyright screen. If no application is loaded, DOWNLOAD NEEDED appears on the display after the initial Verifone copyright screen.

Verifone recommends installing a power surge protector to protect against possible damage caused by lightning strikes and electrical surges.

Manual Startup

Press the start button for about 3 seconds until the device displays the startup screen.

Manual Shutdown

Press the power button on the left side for at least 3 seconds until the device display turns off to power off the P630 device.

Figure 3: POWER ON/OFF

Cable Connections

The P630 has several cabling scenarios, depending on what it connects to:

  1. Connecting to Another Verifone Terminal.

  2. RS-232 Connection Using an External Power Brick.

  3. Ethernet Connection with an External Power Brick.

Attaching a Cable Connector to the P630

The cables have to be attached to the P630 first.

To attach a cable to the terminal, follow the steps below:

1

Release the screw

Release the screw.

2

Slide out the cable cover

Slide out the cable cover.

3

Attach the cable

Attach the 28-PIN connector to the terminal.

4

Slide in the cable cover

Slide in the cable cover.

5

Fix the screw

Fix the screw.

Blue Cable connection – Eth RJ 45 and Power

Connecting to Another Terminal

The P630 can be powered by another Verifone terminal via serial connection.

Serial Connection

  • Configuration 1 - P630 to V200c

    The P630 device is powered by the Countertop terminal via USB where the output power of the V200c. Connect the 28-pin connector of the coiled serial cable (Connected to MOD 10 port, cable VPN - CBL435-002-01-A) to P630, then insert the other end of the cable to the multi-communication port of V200c.

  • Configuration 2 - P630 Full Feature

    The PINpad accessories on the opposite side is to connect the PC and the Electronic Cash Register (ECR).

RS-232 Connection Using an External Power Brick

A special dongle cable is used, where one end of the cable plugs into the P630 while the other end terminates into the DB-9 connector housing. On the housing, a DC jack is provided to connect to an external power brick. This is a generic cable for all RS232-based hosts (VPN - CBL282-031-XX-A).

Ethernet Connection with External Power Brick

To connect the terminal to other devices via Ethernet, use the cable with a junction box that provides a standard RJ-45 LAN socket, a mini-USB port, and a standard DC jack for an external power connection.

The junction box comes in these configurations:

Cable
Configuration
Part Number

Countertop without stand

Junction box with RJ-45 socket (for connecting the device to LAN infrastructure), MOD-8 socket for RS232 & DC-in jack

CBL282-006-01-B

Ethernet with RS232 and Mini-USB option

Junction box with RJ-45 socket (for connecting the device to LAN infrastructure), MOD-8 socket for RS232, Mini USB & DC-in jack

CBL435-005-02-A

Ethernet with RS232 and USB option

Junction box with RJ-45 socket (for connecting the device to LAN infrastructure), MOD-8 socket for RS232, Mini USB, type A USB & DC-in jack

CBL435-044-01-A

The figure below shows the connections available on the external power brick.

Smart Card Reader

The smart card transaction procedure can vary depending on the application. Verify the proper procedure with your application provider before performing a smart card transaction.

To proceed with an EMV transaction:

  • Insert the smart card into the reader slot.

  • Ensure the contacts on the smart card face upward.

  • Insert the card smoothly and continuously until it sits firmly.

  • Wait for the application to signal a completed transaction before removing the card.

  • Premature card removal may invalidate the transaction.

  • EMV transactions support credit and debit card transactions using this procedure.

Magnetic Stripe Card Reader

The P630 has a magnetic card reader that uses a triple-track stripe reader. This gives the unit greater reliability over a wide range of swipe speeds and operating environments.

Follow these steps to use the magnetic stripe card:

  • Position the card with the magnetic stripe facing backward or downward.

  • Insert the magnetic card from the side of the device.

  • Swipe the card through the magnetic card reader.

  • For a smart card, insert it and follow the on-screen instructions before removal.

  • This process supports both magnetic stripe and smart cards.

Contactless Transactions

The P630 supports contactless transactions through an integrated contactless module. The terminal only becomes active for contactless smart card transactions when initialized by an application.

The device supports contactless credit or debit card transactions gently tap the card onto the payment device or hold the card within 4 cm against the surface of the device, above the Contactless Reader icon.

Optional Accessories

These accessories can further enhance device functionality. Contact your Verifone representative for details.

Privacy Shield

The privacy shield is used to hide the keys when the user is entering a password in a transaction. One type of privacy shield can be used:

Standard Type - This privacy shield is PCI-compliant. This must be used when P630 is not mounted on a swivel stand. Standard type privacy shield may be optionally used in attended handheld (or handover) mode, or when the P630 is mounted on a swivel stand (as for a multilane environment), or when the P630 is integrated into a kiosk and the kiosk has its own privacy shielding.

Failure to use the privacy shield in a PCI-compliant manner will void PCI compliance for the affected device.

Installing the Privacy Shield

To install a privacy shield:

1

Align the hooks

Align the hooks on the privacy shield with the corresponding slots beside the keypad on the terminal.

2

Snap the shield into place

Once the hooks are in place, gently push down on the privacy shield until it snaps into place.

Mounting Plate

This accessory is used to mount P630 to vertical or inclined surfaces.

Attaching a Mounting Plate to P630

To attach a mounting plate to P630.

1

Align the screw holes

Align the screw holes at the back of the terminal with the corresponding screws on the mounting plate (this can be done with or without the stylus holder attached).

2

Screw the plate in place

Screw the mounting plate in place, keeping the terminal aligned.

Mounting P630 with Mounting Plate to a Wall or Flat Surface

To mount the terminal to a wall or flat surface:

1

Ensure the mounting plate is attached

Ensure the mounting plate is attached to the terminal.

2

Attach the screws

Attach three M3 screws (not included in the P630 package) to the desired surface. Make sure that they are aligned with the slots on top and at the bottom of the mounting plate.

3

Secure the terminal

Secure the terminal with the mounting plate in place by aligning the holes to the M3 screws and then sliding the entire assembly into place.

4

Slide the terminal down

Slide the terminal down to secure it to the mounting plate. To remove the terminal, slide the terminal up and pull it away from the mounting plate.

Mounting P630 to a Flat Surface (Without a Mounting Plate)

To mount the terminal to a flat surface:

1

Align the footers

Align the terminal's footers to the holes on the mounting plate.

2

Fit the footers into the holes

Fit the footers of the terminal into the footer holes.

3

Screw the plate in place

Screw the mounting plate in place.

Customized plates must have four recessed areas big enough to fit the footers of the terminal. This ensures that there is no gap between the terminal and the mounting plate.

Mounting P630 with Mounting Plate to a Vertical Bracket

To mount the terminal with a mounting plate to a vertical bracket:

1

Ensure the mounting plate is attached

Ensure the mounting plate is attached to the terminal.

2

Align the screw holes

Align the three screw holes of the mounting plate with the vertical bracket holes.

3

Screw the bracket in place

Screw the vertical bracket in place.

Mounting Considerations

Avoid having metallic objects in proximity to the contactless antenna. If you need to mount the terminal to vertical or inclined surfaces, use a flat mounting plate.

External Camera

To mount the external semi-integrated camera for QR, Barcode, and OCR scanning:

1

Release the screw and slide out the cable cover

Release the screw and slide out the cable cover.

2

Attach the cable

Attach the Data and Power cable to the terminal.

3

Place the cable cover

Place the cable cover that has the camera holder and fix the screw.

4

Place the camera

Place the camera in the camera holder. Place the other end of the camera cable into the micro-USB and compact Y-split body.

5

Place the terminal on the stand

Place the terminal on the stand.

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