Diagnostic Tests
10–6 iSTAR Ultra Installation and Configuration Guide
Card Reader Diagnostics
You can display the most recent card data processed by any reader on iSTAR Ultra 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 SW3 rotary switch to the positions shown in Table 10-4.
You can also use the iSTAR Web Page Diagnostic Utility to view reader diagnostic 
information. For information about this utility, see “Web Page Diagnostics” on page 9-2.
Output Diagnostics
Output Change Display (Slow Mode)
The manual output test is an end-to-end test that displays information about outputs activated 
manually by a technician. The outputs you are testing can be attached to iSTAR Ultra through 
readers and R/8 boards. Information displays on the LED for two seconds. 
To Activate the Output Change Display Test
 Set rotary switch SW3 to the position shown in Table 10-5 on page 10-6.
Input Change Display Mode
The input change display mode tests and displays information about inputs that are activated 
manually. Inputs tested can be attached to iSTAR Ultra through the main board, RMs, and I/8 
boards. 
Information displays on the LED for either one second (Position 4, On) or two seconds 
(Position 3, On). 
Table 10-4:  Reader Diagnostic Switch Settings
Rotary 
Switch 
Slow Mode Reader 
Diagnostics Position 
Fast Mode Reader 
Diagnostics Position 
Set SW3 to: 1 2
Table 10-5:  Manual Output Test Switch Settings
Switch 
Position 
Function 
SW3 set to 5 Activate output change display for two seconds (slow mode)