VX 520 REFERENCE GUIDE 7
PREFACE
This guide is your primary source of information for setting up and installing the
VX 520 series of terminals.
Audience
This document has two primary audiences, but is useful for anyone installing and
configuring the VX 520 terminal:
• Deployment Administrators who prepare multiple units for deployment to
their customers, configuring the units with applications, network
configurations, phone numbers, and security. Deployment Administrators may
work for a bank, credit card service company, or any company with a vertical
application for the VX 520 terminal.
• Local Administrators who integrate and maintain VX 520 terminals into a
single business site. Business owners or store managers generally perform
this function.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Terminal Overview. Provides an overview of the VX 520 series of
terminals.
Chapter 2, Terminal Setup. Explains how to set up and install the VX 520 terminal.
It tells you how to select a location, establish power and telephone line
connections, and how to configure optional peripheral devices.
Chapter 3, Using the Terminal Keys. Explains the operational features of the VX
520 unit and describes how to use the VX 520 keys to perform all the data entry or
Terminal Manager tasks described in this manual.
Chapter 4, Verix Terminal Manager. Describes password-controlled, system-mode
operations, as well as how to use it to perform a variety of test and configuration
procedures.
Chapter 5, File Authentication. Describes the file authentication module of the
VeriShield security architecture and provides reference to the VeriShield File
Signing Tool to generate signature files.
Chapter 6, Performing Downloads. Documents procedures for downloading
applications and files to VX 520 units.
Chapter 7, Specifications. Discusses the power requirements and dimensions of
the VX 520 terminal.
Chapter 8, Maintenance. Explains how to maintain your VX 520 terminal.
Chapter 9, VeriFone Service and Support. Provides information on contacting
your local VeriFone representative or service provider, and information on how to
order accessories or documentation from VeriFone.