iSTAR Edge Diagnostic Tests
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When ICU Block is On (set SW1 to F) – the LCD displays general status
messages; however, fields in the ICU dialog box are unavailable and cannot
be edited.
With ICU Block Off (set SW1 to 0) – the LCD displays general status
messages, and users can read, write, and update the ICU configuration.
ISTAR EDGE
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
iSTAR Edge firmware provides diagnostic information for:
Readers
Cards
Outputs
Inputs
Ethernet port
Use rotary switch SW1 to activate diagnostic tests. Diagnostic information
displays on the iSTAR Edge LCD.
Card Reader Display
You can display the most recent card data processed by either reader on iSTAR
Edge in either fast mode or slow mode.
Fast mode – In this mode, the most recent card swipe data displays on the
LED for approximately one second.
Slow mode – In this mode, the most recent card swipe data displays for
seven seconds.
To set the mode for card reader diagnostics, set the SW1 rotary switch to the
positions shown in Table 14.
TABLE 13. LCD Status Display Messages
Rotary
Switch
SW1
Display General
Messages (Read only)
ICU Block On
Display General Messages
(Read/Write/Update)
ICU Block Off
Set SW1 to: F 0
NOTE
Diagnostic tests add overhead to iSTAR Edge processing, and may
degrade system performance. When the diagnostic tests are complete,
deactivate the test by resetting SW1 to display status information.
TABLE 14. Reader Diagnostic Switch Settings
Rotary
Switch
Slow Mode Reader
Diagnostics Position
Fast Mode Reader
Diagnostics Position
Set SW1 to: 2 1