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Cables
Magnetic Stripe Reader
Table 8-7    
Troubleshooting the Cables
Symptom Possible Cause Action
MC75A battery is not 
charging.
MC75A was 
disconnected from 
AC power too soon.
Connect the power cable correctly. Confirm main battery is charging 
under 
Start
 > 
Settings
 > 
Power
. 
Battery is faulty. Verify that other batteries charge properly. If so, replace the faulty 
battery.
The MC75A is not 
fully attached to 
power.
Detach and re-attach the power cable to the MC75A, ensuring it is 
firmly connected. 
During data 
communication, no 
data transmits, or 
transmitted data was 
incomplete.
Cable was 
disconnected from 
MC75A during 
communications.
Re-attach the cable and retransmit.
Incorrect cable 
configuration.
See the system administrator.
Communication 
software is not 
installed or 
configured properly.
Perform setup as described in the MC75A Integrator Guide.
Table 8-8    
Troubleshooting the Magnetic Stripe Reader
Symptom Possible Cause Action
MSR cannot read 
card.
MSR removed from 
MC75A during card 
swipe.
Reattach MSR to MC75A and reswipe the card.
Faulty magnetic 
stripe on card.
See the system administrator.
MSR application is 
not installed or 
configured properly.
Ensure the MSR application is installed on the MC75A.
Ensure the MSR application is configured correctly.