NCR Credit Card Machine NCR 5992 User Manual

NCR 5992 Signature  
Capture Plus  
Release 1.0  
User's Guide  
B005-0000-1108  
Issue C  
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User's Guide  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter 1 Overview  
Introduction ..................................................................1-1  
Physical Description .....................................................1-2  
5992 Model Configurations..........................................1-2  
Security....................................................................1-2  
5992 Signature Capture Unit .................................1-3  
Stylus .......................................................................1-3  
Interface Cable ........................................................1-3  
Power Module ........................................................1-4  
Functional Description .................................................1-4  
Communication Interface.............................................1-5  
EIA-232....................................................................1-5  
IBM-EIA-485 ...........................................................1-6  
Chapter 2 Available Software  
Software Products.........................................................2-1  
Chapter 3 Installation  
Hardware Considerations............................................3-1  
5992 Unit Location..................................................3-1  
Power Considerations ..................................................3-2  
Power Modules.......................................................3-2  
Auxiliary Power Cable...........................................3-2  
Environmental Considerations....................................3-3  
Unpacking...............................................................3-3  
Inspection ................................................................3-3  
Inventory.................................................................3-4  
Installation ..............................................................3-4  
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User's Guide  
Connecting and Disconnecting the NCR 5992  
Stylus and Host Cable............................................3-5  
Connecting the NCR 5992 to the NCR 7452/ 3  
Workstation...................................................................3-8  
Cable Configurations .............................................3-8  
Connecting the NCR 5992 to a PC....................... 3-12  
Chapter 4 Operational Modes  
Introduction ..................................................................4-1  
Normal Mode................................................................4-1  
Supervisor Mode ..........................................................4-3  
Startup Sequence ....................................................4-3  
Operation ................................................................4-5  
Menu Flow ..............................................................4-6  
Supervisor Menu Items..........................................4-6  
Maintenance Mode ..................................................... 4-18  
Performing a Setup............................................... 4-18  
Performing Diagnostics ....................................... 4-20  
Loading the Operating System ............................ 4-21  
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  
Introduction ..................................................................5-1  
Simple Troubleshooting Guide .............................5-1  
Detailed Problem Troubleshooting .............................5-2  
Chapter 6: Diagnostics Specification  
Introduction ..................................................................6-1  
Startup Sequence ....................................................6-1  
Operation ................................................................6-4  
Menu Flow ..............................................................6-5  
Keypad Test ............................................................6-6  
Display Test ............................................................6-7  
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MSR Test .................................................................6-7  
IBM 46xx Test..........................................................6-9  
Host RS232 Test .................................................... 6-10  
AUX1A RS232 Test............................................... 6-13  
AUX1B RS232 Test ............................................... 6-16  
SRAM Test ............................................................ 6-19  
Encryption Test..................................................... 6-20  
Security Menu ....................................................... 6-20  
OS Version ............................................................ 6-31  
Library Version ..................................................... 6-31  
Security Version.................................................... 6-32  
Digitizer Version .................................................. 6-32  
Calibrate ................................................................ 6-33  
Stylus Test ............................................................. 6-36  
LCD Contrast ........................................................ 6-36  
Show Touches....................................................... 6-37  
Base Line/ Gain ..................................................... 6-38  
Show Keypad Touches......................................... 6-38  
Chapter 5 Index  
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Revision Record  
Issue  
Date  
Remarks  
A
Apr 99  
First issue  
B
C
Oct 99  
July 00  
Revision  
Added K150 security and IVI Checkmate Keyfac  
support in Chapter 6.  
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User's Guide  
Radio Frequency Interference Statements  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
Information to User  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in  
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction  
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this  
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user  
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
NCR is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized  
modification of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables  
and equipment other than those specified by NCR. The correction of interference  
caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the  
responsibility of the user. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by NCR may void the users authority to operate the equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions  
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian  
Department of Communications.  
Le présent appareil numérique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les  
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le  
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques édicté par le ministrère des  
Communications du Canada.  
Voluntary Control Council For Interference (VCCI)  
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1-1  
Chapter 1 Overview  
Introduction  
The NCR 5992 Signature Capture Plus unit is designed to speed up  
credit card and other payment methods in the point of service (POS)  
environment. Your customers use a stylus to authorize transactions  
without paperwork. The transaction data and signatures are stored  
electronically.  
Controlled by an application running on your PC-based host  
workstation, the 5992's high resolution graphics screen can also display  
any of the following and more:  
Credit receipts  
Void and return slips  
Car rental forms  
Extended warranty agreements  
Customer surveys  
Animated advertising and promotional messages  
An MSR option allows easy entry of magnetic stripe card data, and a  
PIN entry option lets your customers enter their personal identification  
numbers under secure conditions.  
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1-2 Overview  
Physical Description  
The basic 5992 includes the signature capture unit, a stylus assembly,  
an interface cable, and a power module, as shown below.  
5945 Power Cable Adapter  
(5992-K021-V001)  
To RS-232 Port  
on workstation  
5945 RS-232 (9-Pin D shell) Cable  
(5992-K010-V001)  
5992 Signature Capture Terminal  
(5992-K100-V001)  
16649  
Warning: The 5992 terminal cannot be opened for any reason.  
5992 Model Configurations  
Security  
The NCR 5992 is a secure model that provides encryption functions for  
secure PIN entry and processing of debit transactions, PIN numbers,  
and similar input.  
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Overview 1-3  
Encryption key codes and other security factors are set at the factory.  
Special encryption keys are set by your system administrator or local  
clearing financial institution. A cabinet security interlock prevents  
unauthorized access to random access memory (RAM) containing the  
encryption key codes.  
Opening the cabinet erases the 5992 system RAM contents, requiring  
the software and encryption keys to be reloaded.  
5992 Signature Capture Unit  
The 5992 signature capture unit is housed in an injection-molded  
thermoplastic cabinet. The physical specifications are:  
Weight - Installed: 28 oz (0.81 kg)  
Width: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm)  
Depth: 7.5 in. (19.1 cm)  
Height: 2.75 in. (6.98 cm)  
320 by 240 pixel supertwist LCD display  
Active display area: 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) by 3.4 in. (8.6 cm)  
Stylus  
The stylus is attached to a lightweight, flexible, 27.5-inch (69.8 cm)  
cable that connects it to the 5992.  
Interface Cable  
The communications interface cable connects the 5992 signature  
capture unit to the host workstation via EIA_232. It includes a  
connector for the power module DC cable.  
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1-4 Overview  
Power Module  
The power module is a Class 2 power supply. It includes an ac plug  
that connects to the wall outlet, plus a cable that supplies +12 volts DC  
to the 5992.  
Functional Description  
The 5992 combines a graphic liquid crystal display (LCD) with a  
transparent digitizer. This combination permits your customer to sign  
a displayed image of a credit card form or other multi-line form. This  
signature image is then digitized and supplied to the host workstation  
for processing.  
The electronic signature capture capability and the ability to display  
high-resolution graphics are innovative features of the 5992. These  
features bring new dimensions to the operation of your business and  
service to your customers. Also, the customer display reduces system  
costs by replacing the customer display of the host workstation.  
As a customer display, the 5992 displays up to 30 lines of 40 characters  
each. It also displays forms, surveys, or high-resolution graphic images  
such as promotional messages targeted to in-store customers. In  
addition, the 5992 has a magnetic stripe reader (MSR) for credit/ debit  
card data entry.  
The 5992 operates with any host workstation or processor that has  
EIA-232 interface. The host is loaded with an application program that  
implements the features and functions of the 5992.  
The operation of the 5992 is controlled by commands and data sent to it  
from the application software running in the host workstation. The  
application software:  
sends transaction data  
downloads credit slip graphics data for display  
downloads forms or surveys for display  
downloads graphic data files or text for promotional displays  
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Overview 1-5  
collects the customer's signature.  
prints the signature on the customer's receipt  
handles storage of the electronic transaction record and signature  
Typically, promotional display data files are developed on the system  
processor or a personal computer (PC), using a commercially available  
graphics software package. These graphic data files are formatted  
using the WinForm utility, and then downloaded from the host  
workstation and stored in the 5992.  
The 5992 is loaded with its operating system at the factory, and is  
delivered in a fully functional condition. A lithium battery provides  
memory retention voltages for all RAM locations.  
Communication Interface  
The NCR 5992 communicates with a host workstation using one of two  
interfaces: EIA-232 or IBM-EIA-485. The interface cable used dictates  
the communication type.  
An interface cable provides the required electrical conductors for  
signals between the host workstation and the 5992. Although two  
different cables are available; the one supplied is for the  
communications type specified in your order.  
EIA-232  
EIA-232 protocol transmission is a synchronous, half duplex. The data  
format is 7, 8 or 9 data bits, parity or no parity, and one stop bit. Baud  
rates up to 38.4 Kbps are supported by the device. However, the NCR  
diagnostics and utilities only supports up to 19.2Kbps. The 5992 can  
either manually select or automatically detect the host data rate.  
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1-6 Overview  
IBM-EIA-485  
The 5992 supports the future release of the IBM EIA-485 protocol for  
direct connection to an IBM 468x terminal. The EIA-485 interface  
supports a 187,500 bps data rate using half-duplex, asynchronous  
mode. The data format is eight data bits, one start bit, one poll/ select  
bit and two stop bits.  
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2-1  
Chapter 2 Available Software  
Software Products  
The software available for the NCR 5992 is provided on 3.5" DOS  
diskettes. This software includes the following products:  
5991/ 2 Utilities (not available in Canada)  
(Order number G370-1123-0100):  
5991 unit test utility  
WINFORM.EXE (A Windows-based utility that combines the  
advertisement screen generator and forms screen generator)  
Security key loader utility1  
5992 platform operating system load file  
5992 platform host command processor (HCP) application load  
file  
5991/ 2 host sample source code (G370-1124-0100):  
Sample application in IBM 4683 BASIC  
Sample application in C for 5991 with dedicated host  
Developer Program Interface (DPI) support module, which  
provides an interface to each function code supported by the  
5991  
1The security key loader is not usable with 5991-05xx models or any of the 5992 models.  
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2-2 Available Software  
Communication module, which provides the RS-232  
communications interface to the 5992  
Utility module, which provides sample program interface  
routines to the 5992  
Further information about this software is provided in the Developer's  
Guide, B005-0000-1107.  
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Chapter 3 Installation  
The NCR 5992 can be installed by a person who has maintenance  
technician skills and is familiar with the host system.  
The installer must know where to install the 5992, which host  
workstation to use, and which of the workstation's communication  
ports to use.  
Connecting a 5992 to a host (PC, terminal, or workstation) is normally a  
simple process. However, some hosts require a trained technician to  
remove cabinetry and install the cable(s). Refer to your host  
documentation.  
The installation process consists of:  
connecting the required cables to the 5992  
verifying the operation of the 5992.  
Hardware Considerations  
5992 Unit Location  
Install the 5992 on a stable, level surface such as the top of a table,  
checkout counter, or shelf. Position it for convenient access by the  
customer and to be in full view of the workstation operator.  
Provide cabinet access holes and cable channels for the interface cable  
and power module (or power adapter kit), as discussed in this chapter.  
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3-2 Installation  
Power Considerations  
Your 5992 should be ordered with either an AC power module or a  
host power adapter kit.  
5945-K020-V001  
5945-K021-V001  
5945-K025-V001  
Power Supply: (120V, 60Hz US/ Canada)  
Cable: 7452 / 7453 Power Adapter  
Power Supply: (220V, 50Hz limited international)  
Power Modules  
The power modules consume 15 watts of ac power. They produce the  
+12 volts DC at 700 mA (8.4 watts) required by the 5992. The +12 volt  
DC power connector is the same on all modules.  
Auxiliary Power Cable  
An Auxiliary Power Cable uses any host power source (such as the  
7452 Workstation) that has a compatible mating connector and can  
supply the +12 volts DC at 700 mA (8.4 watts) required by the 5992.  
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Installation 3-3  
Environmental Considerations  
The following table lists the environmental limits and restrictions of  
the 5992.  
Operating  
Storage  
Transit  
32°F to 104°F  
-4°F to 140°F  
-40°F to 140°F  
(-40°C to 60°C)  
5% to 95%  
Temperature  
(dry bulb)  
(10°C to 40°C)  
(-10°C to 50°C)  
0% to 80%  
0% to 95%  
Relative  
Humidity  
79° F (26° C)  
maximum  
31 in./ Hg to  
23.5 in./ Hg  
(105 kPa to  
70.0 kPa)  
N/ A  
N/ A  
Dew Point  
Temperature  
31 in./ Hg to  
23.5 in./ Hg  
(105 kPa to  
70.0 kPa)  
3000 m  
Barometric  
Pressure  
N/ A  
N/ A  
3000 m  
Equivalent  
Altitude  
(9850 ft)  
(9850 ft)  
Unpacking  
When you unpack the 5992, you remove several pieces of packaging  
material. Save this packaging material for use in case a return shipment  
for service is required.  
Inspection  
Inspect the 5992 for any evidence of physical damage. Report any  
damage to the common carrier. If a shipment damage claim is filed,  
save all packaging materials with the damaged 5992 until the claim is  
settled.  
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3-4 Installation  
Inventory  
Before beginning installation, make sure you have received all of the  
required modules to install the 5992.  
NCR 5592 unit and stylus  
Communication Cable (specific to you connectivity requirements)  
Power Supply (optional)  
Remote Connector Block (RCB) (optional)  
Installation and Operating Guide  
Installation  
The following sections describe the steps needed to successfully install  
your NCR 5992. A specific installation sheet may be included in the  
documentation if your connectivity requirement is not one of the  
installations included in this manual.  
A power supply may have been ordered with the NCR 5992. This only  
needs to be connected if the host device (PC or cash register) does not  
supply power.  
You may also need to connect a power supply if there is not sufficient  
power for additional devices you may install (such as a check reader,  
scan gun, etc.).  
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Installation 3-5  
Connecting and Disconnecting the  
NCR 5992 Stylus and Host Cable  
This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect the  
stylus and host cable to the NCR 5992 unit.  
Pen (stylus)  
Cable  
Retention  
Tabs  
5992 Host Cable  
5992  
Pen Connector  
L Shaped  
Cable Guide  
Pen Holder  
Connector  
Cover  
( Flat Side Up)  
Hold Here  
Connector Pins  
Metal Shield  
5992  
Pen Port  
Cable  
Retention  
Tabs  
5992  
Host Port  
16847  
Connecting the NCR 5992 Stylus  
1. Place the NCR 5992 in front of you with the bottom of the unit  
facing up.  
Note: Be careful not to place the unit on a surface where the  
graphical display screen can be scratched or damaged.  
2. Insert the NCR 5992 Stylus Connector into the NCR 5992 Stylus  
Port.  
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3. Route the cable through the "L" Shaped Cable Guide, and push the  
cable down through the Cable Retention Tabs to hold in place.  
4. Slide the stylus into the Holder on the side of the NCR 5992 unit.  
Note: The NCR 5992 host cable should be connected after the  
stylus. The host cable is thicker and will keep the stylus cable in  
place.  
Disconnecting the NCR 5992 Stylus  
1. Place the NCR 5992 in front of you with the bottom of the unit  
facing up.  
Note: Be careful not to place the unit on a surface where the  
graphical display screen can be scratched or damaged.  
2. Gently pull the cable up from the "L" Shaped Cable Guide  
Retention Tabs.  
3. Press down on the top tab of the NCR 5992 Stylus Connector and  
gently pull the connector out of the NCR 5992 Stylus Port.  
Connecting the NCR 5992 Host Cable  
1. Place the NCR 5992 in front of you with the bottom of the unit  
facing up.  
Note: Be careful not to place the unit on a surface where the  
graphical display screen can be scratched or damaged.  
2. Hold the NCR 5992 host cable connector behind the cover, with the  
flat side of the connector facing up.  
3. Insert the connector into the NCR 5992 Host Port.  
4. With your thumb, push the connector into the NCR 5992 port as far  
as it will go, locking the cable in the port. All of the Connector Pins  
Metal Shield should be inside the port when it has been inserted far  
enough.  
Note: You should be able to pull gently on the cable without  
disconnecting it from the NCR 5992.  
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5. Route the cable through the "L" Shaped Cable Guide, and push the  
cable down through the Cable Retention Tabs to hold in place.  
Note: The NCR 5992 host cable should be connected after the  
stylus. The host cable is thicker and will keep the stylus cable in  
place.  
Disconnecting the NCR 5992 Host Cable  
1. Place the NCR 5992 in front of you with the bottom of the unit  
facing up.  
Note: Be careful not to place the unit on a surface where the  
graphical display screen can be scratched or damaged.  
2. Gently pull the cable up from the "L" Shaped Cable Guide  
Retention Tabs.  
3. Hold the connector behind the cover, and gently pull the connector  
out of the NCR 5992 Host Port.  
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3-8 Installation  
Connecting the NCR 5992 to the NCR 7452/3  
Workstation  
Migrating to the new 5992 Electronic Payment Terminal requires  
minimal effort. The following illustrations show the steps needed to  
connect the 5992 to an NCR 7452/ 3workstation. Connector locations of  
the workstation terminals may vary slightly from model to model.  
CRT AC Power  
Adapter Board Slots  
UPS Connector  
AT  
AT  
AT/PCI (Shared)  
PCI  
AC Power Aux  
Aux Power  
LAN Parallel  
Port  
Keyboard Mouse RS-232 RS-232  
Port2  
VGA  
Power (Printer)  
Port 1  
13258  
Cable Configurations  
The NCR 5992 Electronic Payment Terminal may be installed with the  
following cable configurations or minor variations of the following. See  
your NCR representative for help with your particular configuration:  
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Installation 3-9  
Configuration 1  
5945 Power Cable Adapter  
(5992-K021-V001)  
To RS-232 Port  
on workstation  
5945 RS-232 (9-Pin D shell) Cable  
(5992-K010-V001)  
5992 Signature Capture Terminal  
(5992-K100-V001)  
16649  
Configuration 1: 5992 connected to 7452/3 using 7452 Aux. Power.  
5992-K100-V001  
5945-K010-V001  
5945-K021-V001  
5992 Signature Capture Secure w/ Track 1, 2 MSR  
Cable: RS-232 (9-Pin D Shell)  
Cable: 7452/ 3 Power Adapter  
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Configuration 2  
5945 Power Supply  
(5945-K020-V001)  
To RS-232 Port  
on workstation  
5945 RS-232 Cable (9-Pin D Shell  
(5945-K010-V001)  
5992 Signature Capture Terminal  
(5992-K100-V001)  
16648  
Configuration 2: 5992 connected to 7452/3 using 120 VAC power.  
5992-K100-V001  
5945-K010-V001  
5945-K020-V001  
5992 Signature Capture Secure w/ Track 1, 2 MSR  
Cable: RS-232 (9-Pin D Shell)  
Power Supply: (120V, 60Hz US/ Canada/ Other)  
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Configuration 3  
To RS-232 Port  
of Workstation  
RS-232 Serial Port Extender  
(5945-K090-V100)  
7452/3 Power Adapter Cable  
(5945-K021-V100)  
RS-232 Expander Cable  
(5945-K091-V100)  
5992 Signature Capture Terminal  
(5992-K100-V100)  
16650  
Configuration 3: 5992 connected to 7452/3 using port expander and Aux Power cable.  
5992-K100-V001  
5945-K021-V001  
5945-K090-V001  
5945-K091-V001  
5992 Signature Capture Secure w/ Track 1, 2 MSR  
Cable: 7452/ 3 Power Adapter  
RS-232 Serial Port Expander (2 port)  
RS-232 Expander Cable  
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3-12 Installation  
Connecting the NCR 5992 to a PC  
The following illustration shows the steps needed to connect the NCR  
5992 to a PC.  
PC Serial  
Port  
PC Serial  
Port Connector  
( DB 9 )  
Power Supply  
DC Power  
Supply  
Connector  
PC  
%992 CAT Cable  
and Connector  
( MiniDIN 9)  
5992 CAT  
Pen Port  
5992 CAT  
Host Port  
16848  
1. Turn Off Power to your PC.  
2. Connect the NCR 5992 Cable and Stylus as previously described in  
the Connecting and Disconnecting the NCR 5992 Cable and Stylus  
section.  
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3. Plug the NCR 5992 PC Serial Port Connector (DB9) into a serial port  
on the back of your PC.  
4. Plug the DC Power Supply into a standard wall outlet.  
Warning: Use only the DC Power Supply shipped with your unit.  
Using any other power supply may damage the NCR 5992 and will  
void the warranty.  
5. Plug the Power Supply Connector into the Power Supply Jack on  
the cable.  
6. Once the NCR 5992 has power and the PC is signed on, it is ready  
for use as determined by your application software.  
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4-1  
Chapter 4 Operational Modes  
Introduction  
The NCR 5992 has two primary operational modes: Normal and  
Supervisor/ Diagnostic. The 5992 also has a Maintenance mode that  
permits you to modify its operations. In Normal mode, the 5992  
performs signature capture and other functions for which it is  
designed.  
Supervisor mode allows authorized personnel to execute downloads in  
field installed 5992s. The supervisor mode functions are menu driven  
with features that allow a logical progression through the individual  
processes.  
The supervisor mode functions are:  
Modifying parameters.  
Downloading a program and parameters from a PC.  
Obtaining version information on the 5992.  
Re-initializing the 5992.  
The diagnostic mode allows authorized personal to isolate failures in  
field installed 5992s. The diagnostics are part of the operating system  
and are not changed by applications. The diagnostics are menu driven  
with features that allow a logical progression through the individual  
tests.  
Normal Mode  
In normal mode, the 5992 is controlled by the application program  
running in the host. Depending upon the application, any of the  
following screens may be available:  
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4-2 Operational Modes  
Survey  
Promotional message  
Customer display  
Receipt of charge display  
Form display  
Signature capture  
The following illustrations show a typical relationship of 5992  
functions to various phases of a typical application program. In this  
example, the only operator actions required are the normal keystrokes  
on the host workstation keyboard to initiate and terminate transaction  
activities. The application has assigned the keyboard keys used to  
accept or abort a signature. The only customer action required is to use  
the stylus to sign the charge receipt display, form entry, or to respond  
to surveys.  
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Operational Modes 4-3  
Supervisor Mode  
Startup Sequence  
To access the 5992 supervisor mode:  
1. The unit must be powered down.  
2. Power up the unit and immediately place the stylus in the center of  
the 5992 display screen. Hold the stylus in this position during the  
power up as shown in the illustration below.  
3. The Supervisor Menu | Diagnostics Menu selection screen will  
display.  
Note: If Supervisor Menu or Diagnostics Menu is not selected  
within 10 seconds, the unit exits this screen and starts the 5992  
application.  
Center of Display  
16840  
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4. Select Supervisor Menu with the stylus or your finger.  
Enter Diagnostic  
Password:  
Supervisor Menu  
Prompts  
QZ  
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
YES  
NO  
1
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
PRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXY  
9
E
N
T
E
R
Cancel  
Clear  
0
Supervisor Menue  
Keypad  
16841  
5. An Enter Passwordprompt displays. Type in the password  
263” (CME), and press Enter. The first Supervisor Menu item  
(CMDL) displays.  
If an incorrect password is entered, a Password Invalidmessage  
displays. Press any key to end the session and start the 5992  
application. Then access the Supervisor Menu again.  
Note:  
For diagnostics mode information, refer to Chapter 5, 5992  
Diagnostics Specificationin this User Manual.  
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Operational Modes 4-5  
Operation  
Navigating through the Menu Items  
Enter Diagnostic  
Password:  
Supervisor Menu  
Prompts  
Yes Key  
No Key  
QZ  
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
YES  
NO  
1
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
PRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXY  
9
E
N
T
E
R
Cancel  
Clear  
0
Supervisor Menu  
Keypad  
Enter Key  
Cancel Key  
16842  
Clear Key  
NCR 5992 Supervisor Menu Key Features  
KEY  
DESCRIPTION  
Yes  
Used to scroll to the previous item in the menu list.  
Used to scroll to the next item in the menu list.  
Used to initiate the currently displayed menu item.  
No  
Enter  
Cancel  
Ends an executing task and returns the Supervisor  
Menu, or if pressed from a menu, ends the task and  
returns the Supervisor Menu Start Application menu item.  
Clear  
Used to end an executing task and return to the  
Supervisor Menu.  
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Menu Flow  
The 5992 Supervisor Menu allows 9 individual functions to be  
performed. These options display in the following sequence:  
1. CMDL. Used to download a program or parameters from a PC.  
2. FILE SYSTEM. Used to view and modify file system read, write,  
delete, compress, space reporting, and initialize space parameters.  
3. APP CONFIG. Used to change the size of the application  
configuration space.  
4. ID BANNER. Displays the current version level of the 5992  
firmware.  
5. CHANGE PASSWORD. Changes the supervisor mode password.  
6. SERIAL NUMBER. Displays the serial number of the 5992 unit.  
7. HARDWARE CONFIG. Used to change the size of the hardware  
configuration space. This function is currently not available.  
8. POWER DOWN. Powers down the 5992 unit.  
9. START APP. Starts the 5992 application.  
Supervisor Menu Items  
CMDL  
CMDL is the first menu item that appears when the Supervisor Menu  
displays.  
CMDL is used for downloading a program or parameters from a PC,  
using the cable provided with the IBM EFT Application Developers  
Kit.  
For detailed information on downloading a program or parameters,  
refer to Chapter 2, Download Program Software, in the 5992 Developer’s  
Guide.  
Note: Press the Cancel key to abort the download and return to the  
Supervisor Menu.  
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Operational Modes 4-7  
File System  
The File System options allow for modifying parameters and file  
system maintenance functions. The File Sys Menu contains the  
following menu items: Read, Write, Delete, Compress, Space Report, and  
Init Space. Select the File Sys menu item from the Supervisor Menu.  
File Sys Menu  
Read  
Note: A listing of the standard parameter set is located in your 5992  
Developers Guide. Each parameter contains the corresponding  
application number, file number, record number, and class.  
Read  
The read item allows for viewing a parameter.  
1. Select the Read item on the File Sys Menu. Enter the following  
information (as prompted) to read a parameter item.  
Enter App #  
_
2. The first prompt requests the application number. All parameters  
for the 5992 application use application number 1. Type in 1,  
and press Enter. The next prompt displays:  
Enter File#  
_
3. This prompt requests the file number. The file number refers to the  
individual parameter. Type the file number, and press Enter. The  
next prompt displays:  
Note: Refer to your 5992 Developers Guide for the corresponding file  
number.  
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Enter Record #  
_
4. This prompt requests the record number. The record number is  
used to refer to an individual parameter in a group of parameters.  
Type the record number, and press Enter. The next prompt  
displays:  
Note: Refer to your 5992 Developers Guide for the corresponding  
record number.  
Enter Class #  
_
5. This prompt requests the class number. The parameter class is  
either publicor private. Type one of the following class  
numbers, and press Enter.  
0for private class. Private parameters are only used by the  
specified application.  
1for public class. Public parameters can be used by all of the  
applications loaded on the 5992 unit. Parameters such as the  
terminal serial number, and the program and parameter  
version levels are considered public parameters.  
Note: Refer to your 5992 Developers Guide for the appropriate class.  
6. If a valid record is entered, the information displays. If the record  
was not found, an error message displays. Press any key to return  
to the File Sys Menu. Then press the Cancel key to return to the  
Supervisor Menu.  
Write  
The write item allows for modifications or entries to a parameter.  
1. Select the Write item on the File Sys Menu. Enter the following  
information (as prompted) to modify or write a parameter item.  
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Enter App #  
_
2. The first prompt requests the application number. All parameters  
for the 5992 application use application number 1. Type in 1,  
and press Enter. The next prompt displays:  
Enter File#  
_
3. This prompt requests the file number. The file number refers to the  
individual parameter. Type the file number, and press Enter. The  
next prompt displays:  
Note: Refer to your 5992 Developers Guide for the corresponding file  
number.  
Enter Record #  
_
4. This prompt requests the record number. The record number is  
used to refer to an individual parameter in a group of parameters.  
Type the record number, and press Enter. The next prompt  
displays:  
Note: Refer to your 5992 Developers Guide for the corresponding  
record number.  
Enter Class #  
_
5. This prompt requests the class number. The parameter class is  
either publicor private. Type one of the following class  
numbers, and press Enter.  
0for private class. Private parameters are only used by the  
specified application.  
1for public class. Public parameters can be used by all of the  
applications loaded on the 5992 unit. Parameters such as the  
terminal serial number, and the program and parameter  
version levels are considered public parameters.  
Note: Refer to your 5992 Developers Guide for the corresponding class.  
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Enter Data:  
_
6. This prompt requests the data that should be contained at the  
selected location. For example, if this location was intended to  
contain the baud rate, enter the baud (e.g., 9600), and press Enter.  
Then, when setting the baud variable in the application, this  
location would need to be referenced.  
Note: The Clear key is used to back up one space in case of error.  
File Written.  
Press a Key...  
7. The parameter file is written. Press any key to return to the File Sys  
Menu. Then press the Cancel key to return to the Supervisor Menu.  
Delete  
The delete item allows for deleting a parameter. Using the 5992  
keypad, you can delete a parameter.  
Warning: Deleting a parameter that the application requires will  
cause the application to stop working.  
1. Select the Delete item on the File Sys Menu. Enter the following  
information (as prompted) to delete a parameter item.  
Enter App #  
_
2. The first prompt requests the application number. All parameters  
for the 5992 application use application number 1. Type in 1,  
and press Enter. The next prompt displays:  
Enter File#  
_
3. This prompt requests the file number. The file number refers to the  
individual parameter. Type the file number, and press Enter. The  
next prompt displays:  
Note: Refer to your 5992 Developers Guide for the corresponding file  
number.  
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Enter Record #  
_
4. This prompt requests the record number. The record number is  
used to refer to an individual parameter in a group of parameters.  
Type the record number, and press Enter. The next prompt  
displays:  
Note: Refer to your 5992 Developers Guide for the corresponding  
record number.  
Enter Class #  
_
5. This prompt requests the class number. The parameter class is  
either publicor private. Type one of the following class  
numbers, and press Enter.  
0for private class. Private parameters are only used by the  
specified application.  
1for public class. Public parameters can be used by all of the  
applications loaded on the 5992 unit. Parameters such as the  
terminal serial number, and the program and parameter version  
levels are considered public parameters.  
Note: Refer to your 5992 Developers Guide for the corresponding class.  
6. If a valid record is entered, the Parameter Deleted, Press a key”  
prompt displays. Press any key to return to the File Sys Menu.  
Then press the Cancel key to return to the Supervisor Menu.  
Compress  
The compress item purges deleted records giving you additional  
configuration space.  
1. Select the Compress item on the File Sys Menu. Enter the following  
information (as prompted) to compress.  
Enter Class #  
_
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2. This prompt requests the class number. The parameter class is  
either publicor private. Type one of the following class  
numbers, and press Enter.  
0for private class. Private parameters are only used by the  
specified application.  
1for public class. Public parameters can be used by all of the  
applications loaded on the 5992 unit. Parameters such as the  
terminal serial number, and the program and parameter  
version levels are considered public parameters.  
3. The compress is executed. When completed, the Compress OK,  
Press a keyprompt displays. Press any key to return to the File  
Sys Menu. Then press the Cancel key to return to the Supervisor  
Menu.  
Space Report  
The space report item displays information on configuration space.  
1. Select the Space Report item on the File Sys Menu. The following is  
an example of the information that displays.  
Enter Class #  
_
2. This prompt requests the class number. The parameter class is  
either publicor private. Type one of the following class  
numbers, and press Enter.  
0for private class. Private parameters are only used by the  
specified application.  
1for public class. Public parameters can be used by all of the  
applications loaded on the 5992 unit. Parameters such as the  
terminal serial number, and the program and parameter  
version levels are considered public parameters.  
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Operational Modes 4-13  
L: 4E200 F:9764  
Press a Key. . .  
3. Two separate items display:  
L: Displays the length of the storage space.  
F: Displays the number of free bytes available.  
4. Press any key to return to the File Sys Menu. Then press the Cancel  
key to return to the Supervisor Menu.  
Init Space  
The initialize space item is used to clear the configuration space or  
change the size of the configuration space.  
Warning: Using this command will remove any program or  
parameters currently loaded on the 5992.  
Note: Refer to Chapter 2, Programming Considerations,in your NCR  
5992 Developers Guide for detailed information on the systems file  
space.  
To change the size of the configuration space, press Enter.  
1. Select the Init Space item from the File Sys Menu. The Init Space  
Menu displays.  
Init Space Menu  
Config Space  
2. Press Enter to select the Config Space item.  
Enter Cfg Size  
_
3. This parameter is used to specify the size of the configuration  
space. This parameter is set to zero when the unit is new. For the  
IBM EFT application, this value should be set to approximately  
260KBytes. Type the configuration size, and press Enter.  
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Enter Cfg Size  
Complete  
4. This message displays when the space configuration is completed.  
Press any key to return to the File Sys Menu. Then press the Cancel  
key to return to the Supervisor Menu.  
Application Configuration  
The application configuration options allow for reconfiguring space for  
a specific application. The App Config Menu contains the space report  
and init space functions. Select the App Config menu item from the  
Supervisor Menu.  
App Config Menu  
Space Report  
Space Report  
The space report item displays information on the application  
configuration space.  
1. Select the Space Report item on the App Config Menu. The  
following is an example of the information that displays.  
L: EA60 S: D7F8  
Press a Key. . .  
2. Two items display:  
L: Displays the length of the storage space.  
S: Displays the address where storage space is located in physical  
memory.  
3. Press any key to return to the App Config Menu. Then press the  
Cancel key to return to the Supervisor Menu.  
Init Space  
The initialize space item is used to clear the configuration space or  
change the size of the configuration space of the specified application.  
Warning: Using this command will remove any program or  
parameters currently loaded on the 5992.  
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Note: Refer to Chapter 2, Programming Considerationsin your NCR  
5992 Developers Guide for detailed information on the systems file  
space.  
App Config Menu  
Init Space  
1. Select the Init Space item from the App Config Menu.  
Enter Apps Size  
_
2. This parameter is used to specify the size of the configuration  
space. This parameter is set to 128KBytes when the unit is new. For  
the IBM EFT application, this value should not have to change.  
Type the application configuration size, and press Enter.  
Enter Apps Size  
Complete  
3. This message displays when the space configuration is completed.  
Press any key to return to the App Config Menu. Then press the  
Cancel key to return to the Supervisor Menu.  
ID Banner  
The ID banner option displays the current version level of the 5992  
firmware. Select the ID Banner item on the Supervisor Menu and press  
Enter. The version information displays. Press any key to return to the  
Supervisor Menu.  
Change Password  
The change password option allows the password to access Supervisor  
Mode to be changed. Select the Change Password item on the Supervisor  
Menu and press Enter.  
Note: Changing the Supervisor Mode password does not affect the  
Diagnostics Mode password.  
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Supervisor Menu  
Change Password  
1. Select Change Password from the Supervisor Menu, by pressing  
Enter.  
Enter New Password  
_
2. Type in the new password, and press Enter.  
Note: The default password is 263(CME). The new password may  
not be larger than 32K.  
Verify New Password  
_
3. Type in the new password again (to confirm), and press Enter. If  
the same password is entered, the new password will be written to  
memory and the following message displays.  
Note: If the verify password entered is not the same, a Denied PW  
Chgmessage displays. Press Enter to return to the Supervisor Menu.  
Changed PW  
Press Enter  
4. This message displays when the new password has been written  
into memory. Press the Enter key to return to the Supervisor Menu.  
Serial Number  
The serial number option displays the serial number of the 5992 unit.  
Select the Serial Number item on the Supervisor Menu and press Enter.  
The serial number of the unit displays. Press any key to return to the  
Supervisor Menu.  
Hardware Configuration  
The hardware configuration option is used to change the size of the  
hardware configuration space. This option is currently not available.  
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Operational Modes 4-17  
Power Down  
The power down option is used to power down the 5992 unit. Select  
the Power Down item on the Supervisor Menu and press Enter. The  
5992 will power down and be in an offline state.  
Start Application  
The start application option is used to start the 5992 application. Select  
the Start App item on the Supervisor Menu and press Enter. The  
application program will initialize and start. If an application program  
is not loaded for the unit, an Invalid App 1message displays.  
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Maintenance Mode  
When power is applied to the 5992, it begins Power-up diagnostics. If  
the status of all tests is Passed,a tone sounds. To enter Maintenance  
Mode, immediately touch the stylus to the NCR logo at the upper right  
corner of the screen.  
Note: If you wait too long, the 5992 will enter normal mode and you  
will have to power off and start over.  
The Maintenance Mode displays permit you to select options that  
modify the operation of the 5992. Instructions are displayed, and  
options are selected with the touch of the stylus.  
The main menu displays the firmware and software identification  
numbers plus the following choices:  
SETUP procedures to establish operating parameters  
DIAGNOSTICS to verify operation  
RUN to terminate Maintenance Mode and initiate Normal Mode of  
operation  
LOAD APPLICATION to make the 5992 ready to receive a  
download of the operating system  
The RUN option of the main menu terminates Maintenance Mode and  
initiates Normal Mode operation.  
Performing a Setup  
Enter SETUP from the Maintenance Mode menu by touching the stylus  
to the SETUP selection. SETUP lets you do any of the following:  
Calibrate the digitizer  
Adjust the screen contrast  
Set the EIA-485 link address  
Set the EIA-232 mode (manual or automatic)  
Doodle (tests the stylus and digitizer)  
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Digitizer Calibration  
Calibration of the digitizer is done at the factory and should never  
require readjustment. If you experience a digitizer tracking problem,  
contact an NCR service representative prior to attempting any  
adjustments.  
Screen Contrast Adjustment  
When you enter this mode, the screen displays a light and dark  
checkerboard pattern. To lighten the screen, drag the stylus from the  
left to the right. To darken the screen, drag the stylus from the right to  
the left.  
Note: It is possible to adjust the screen contrast so that the menu  
options are not visible. It is then very difficult to select the option to  
adjust it properly. If this occurs, momentarily unplug the power  
module from the electrical power outlet and then reconnect it to initiate  
the self-test diagnostics. Then, hold the stylus tip on the screen for four  
seconds to establish a default contrast value.  
EIA-485 Link Address  
If your 5992 utilizes an EIA-485 interface with an IBM-468x host, you  
must set the link address at installation. If your 5992 utilizes and EIA-  
485 2-wire multidrop link interface, you must set the link at  
installation.  
EIA-232  
If not manually set, the RS-232 communication baud rate will  
automatically be set via the first communications message following  
the unit power cycle. The highest rate that can be detected in autobaud  
mode is 19.2Kbps. If 38.4Kbps is required, it must be set by selecting  
the 38.4Kbps option from the menu.  
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Performing Diagnostics  
The 5992 runs ROM-based Power-up diagnostics automatically, and  
user-selectable diagnostics (also ROM-based) on demand.  
Extended diagnostics and diagnostics logs and tallies may be run from  
the host.  
User-selectable diagnostics permit the user to:  
Display video screens  
Test the Backlight  
Test ping-pong communications  
Read or clear the 5992 tallies  
Test MSR  
To perform user-selectable diagnostics:  
1. Touch the NCR logo with the stylus immediately after Power-up  
diagnostics complete.  
2. Touch the stylus to DIAGNOSTICS on the Maintenance Mode  
menu, and follow the prompts.  
What are tallies?  
Tallies record the number of sends, receives, power cycles, reads,  
failures, etc., related to the 5992s internal operations, communications,  
MSR, and operating system.  
What is the ping-pong test?  
The ping-pong test must be initiated from the host. It verfies the  
operation of the communications interface, the interface cable, and the  
5992, by returning all messages received from the host.  
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Operational Modes 4-21  
Loading the Operating System  
The load option is entered from the Maintenance Mode menu by  
touching the stylus to the LOAD OPERATING SYSTEM selection. The  
load option establishes conditions that permit the 5992 to receive an  
operating system download from the host. An operating system load  
should only be required to install a new operating system version  
supplied by NCR.  
It is not necessary to enter Maintenance Mode to download the  
operating system. This can be done at any time in Normal Mode from  
the host. The download also can be initiated at the end of Power-up  
diagnostics, if a test fails.  
After reloading the operating system, an application load is required.  
This also must be initiated from the host. If the application is not  
loaded, the 5992 displays APPLICATION NOT PRESENT, LOAD  
APPLICATION.”  
The 5992 Utility Diskette contains the Operating System. To load the  
Operating System, you need a 386 or higher processor with a 3.5disk  
drive. You also can use the host terminal if it has a 3.5disk drive.  
Perform the following steps.  
1. With the PC on, go to the DOS prompt (C:\).  
2. Type cd a:and press Enter to change to the 3.5disk drive.  
3. Type dirand press Enter to display the disk directory.  
4. Identify the most current Operating System and Application files –  
OS*.out and APP*.out.  
5. Run the Utility program by typing 5992_ut.exeand pressing  
Enter.  
Note: The 5992_ut.exe utility is the same utility used for the 5991 as  
only the filename was changed. All menu text still refers to the 5991  
only, but applies to the 5992 as well.  
6. Select the communication type and port as prompted.  
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7. Select the Baud Rate from the menu (The 5992 can be manually set  
to 38.4Kbps, however the diagnostics and utilities supports up to  
19.2Kbps).  
8. The Utilities Menu is now displayed.  
Select 09 Reset unit  
Response: 00 05 00 ef ea  
Press Enter to send the reset command again (The response  
code of efmeans this is the first command since power up)  
OR  
Response: 00 05 09 00 0C  
This is the correct response, ef changes to 00  
Select D2 Load Operating System  
Type filename (OS*.out)  
Type 0 to stream data (fastest)  
Not e: The download will take several minutes. The date being  
transferred will be displayed on the PC (or host terminal) and a  
counter on the 5992 will indicate how many blocks of data have benn  
downloaded. Typically, this is at least 700 blocks. Once the OS  
download is complete, the 5992 will reset. At this point the 5992 will  
not be operational until an application is downloaded. After reset, the  
5992 will display NCR EFT, Wait for Online. This indicates the  
5992 is waiting for an application download.  
9. Press Q to return to main menu.  
10. Select D2 Load Applications.  
11. Enter filename. (APP*.out)  
12. Enter 0 to stream data (fastest).  
13. Press Q to return to main menu.  
14. Press 00 to exit the 5992 Utility.  
15. If the Operating System Program Memory passes initial  
diagnostics, the unit goes into the normal run mode.  
End of Procedure.  
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  
Introduction  
In the event your NCR 5992 is not working properly, you should first  
consult the following troubleshooting tables. Find the problem you are  
experiencing in the Problem column, perform (in sequence) each of the  
actions in the Solution column.  
Note: If all solutions have been tried and you are still experiencing  
problems, contact NCR Help Desk to make arrangements for the unit to  
be shipped back for repair.  
Simple Troubleshooting Guide  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
The Card  
Reader does  
not seem to  
work  
Make sure that the magnetic stripe on the card is facing the NCR 5992  
graphical display screen when sliding the card through the reader.  
Swipe the card at a faster or slower steady speed.  
Swipe the card in the reverse direction (i.e., if swiping the card from right  
to left, try swiping from left to right).  
properly.  
Inspect the magnetic stripe on the card, making sure it is not scratched or  
badly worn.  
If you have another working NCR 5992 unit, try reading the card on that  
unit to determine if the problem is with the unit or with the card.  
The NCR  
5992 is not  
working.  
Make sure the NCR 5992 Connector (MiniDIN 9) is fully inserted into the  
back of the unit.  
Unplug the unit and plug it back in.  
If you have another working NCR 5992 unit, swap the units to determine  
if the problem is with the unit, cable, register, or power supply.  
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5-2 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  
Detailed Problem Troubleshooting  
For diagnostics instructions, refer to Chapter 6 of this guide.  
Indication  
Possible Cause  
Action  
Display is dark  
(backlight is off).  
Automatic display  
blanking activated  
Send Host Command.  
No power  
Check power  
connections.  
Power supply/ adapter Try a new power  
failure  
supply.  
Send host command.  
5992 awaiting host  
commands  
Improper cable  
connections  
Check all cable  
connections.  
Interface cable failure  
Replace or repair the  
damaged cables.  
5992 failure  
Replace the 5992.  
Contact the NCR  
Support Center.  
Display is dark but Power supply/ adapter Try a new power  
readable.  
failure  
supply.  
5992 failure  
Try another 5992.  
Contact the NCR  
Support Center.  
Display is faint.  
Screen contrast is set  
improperly  
Set screen contrast.  
5992 failure  
Try another 5992.  
Contact the NCR  
Support Center.  
Display is blank  
Improper cable  
connections  
Check all internal  
cable connections.  
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Indication  
Action  
Screen contrast  
set improperly  
5992 failure  
Set screen contrast.  
Try another 5992.  
Contact the NCR  
Global Support Center.  
1) Reload the 5992  
operating system and  
application.  
5992 failed OS  
program memory  
test on power-up.  
Improper loading  
by host.  
2) Power cycle the 5992  
and make sure it resets  
automatically after  
loading.  
3) Make sure the OS  
program memory test  
passes.  
4) Load video screens  
5992 failure  
Try another 5992.  
Contact the NCR  
Center.  
Stylus does not  
work.  
Loose cable connections. Check stylus cable  
connections.  
Bad stylus connection.  
Improper calibration.  
Stylus not enabled.  
Stylus failure.  
Check stylus  
connection.  
Calibrate the digitizer.  
Run diagnostics.  
Replace stylus.  
Defective 5992 unit.  
Interface cable failure.  
5992 failure.  
Check stylus on  
another 5992 unit.  
Replace or repair the  
cable.  
Try another 5992.  
Contact the NCR  
Support Center.  
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Indication  
Action  
Display doesn't trackImproper calibration.  
Perform  
the stylus.  
stylus/ digitizer test.  
Stylus failure.  
Replace stylus.  
5992 failure.  
Try another 5992.  
Contact the NCR  
Support Center.  
MSR did not read  
card.  
Card not run through  
properly.  
Run card through with  
the magnetic stripe  
down and facing the  
front of the 5992.  
Try another card.  
Bad card.  
Wrong MSR  
Perform MSR test in  
configuration.  
5992 diagnostics mode.  
MSR not enabled.  
Send "Activate MSR"  
command from host  
5992 failure.  
Try another 5992.  
Contact the NCR  
Support Center.  
Check all cable  
connections.  
5992 does  
Improper cable  
not respond to host connections.  
commands.  
Wrong communication Initiate power-up  
speed setting.  
diagnostics and send  
two messages from the  
host.  
Interface cable failure.  
5992 failure.  
Replace or repair the  
cable.  
Try another 5992.  
Contact the NCR  
Support Center.  
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Chapter 6: Diagnostics Specification  
Introduction  
This chapter describes the diagnostic test procedures for the NCR 5992,  
K100 and K150 Signature Capture Terminals. The purpose of the  
diagnostics is to isolate failures in field installed 5992s. The diagnostics  
are part of the operating system and are uniform across all  
applications. The diagnostics are menu driven with features that allow  
a logical progression through the individual tests.  
Startup Sequence  
The diagnostics can be accessed either at power-up or from any screen.  
1a. To start diagnostics at power-up, the unit must be powered down.  
Power up the unit and allow 20 to 30 seconds for the unit to self  
test. Place the stylus in the center of the 5992 display screen. Hold  
the stylus in this position during the power up as shown in the  
illustration below. The Supervisor Menu | Diagnostics Menu  
selection screen will display.  
Center of Display  
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Note: If Supervisor Menu or Diagnostics Menu is not selected  
within 10 seconds after self test, the unit exits this screen and goes  
into the digitizer calibration screen.  
1b. To start diagnostics from any screen, touch each corner of the  
screen in a counter clockwise motion starting with the upper left  
hand corner using the stylus or your finger. You must finish by  
pressing the same upper left hand corner of the screen where you  
started. There are a total of 5 screen touches. The Supervisor Menu  
| Diagnostics Menu selection screen will display.  
Touch the screen five times in a counter clock wise direction, in each  
corner starting and finishing with a touch in the upper left hand corner  
of the screen. The Supervisor Menu | Diagnostics Menu selection screen  
will display.  
2. Select Diagnostics Menu with the 5992 stylus or your finger.  
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Enter Diagnostic  
Password:  
Diagnostics Menu  
Prompts  
QZ  
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
YES  
NO  
1
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
PRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXY  
9
E
N
T
E
R
Cancel  
Clear  
0
Diagnostic Menu  
Keypad  
16844  
3. An Enter Diagnostics Passwordprompt displays. Type in the  
password 3424(DIAG), and press Enter. The first diagnostics  
test menu item (KEYPAD) displays. If an incorrect password is  
entered, a Password Invalidmessage displays. Press any key to  
end the session and start the 5992 application. Then access  
diagnostics mode again.  
Note:  
If the application program is not executing (e.g., the screen will  
either display Waiting for Onlineor will be downloading a program  
and/ or parameters), the diagnostic screen is not accessible.  
For supervisor mode information, refer to Chapter 4, Using the  
Supervisor Modein this User Manual.  
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Operation  
Navigating through the Menu Items  
Enter Diagnostic  
Password:  
Diagnostics Menu  
Prompts  
Yes Key  
No Key  
QZ  
ABC  
2
DEF  
YES  
NO  
3
1
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
PRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXY  
9
E
N
T
E
R
Cancel  
Clear  
0
Diagnostics Menu  
Keypad  
Enter Key  
Cancel Key  
16845  
Clear Key  
NCR 5992 Diagnostics Menu Key Features  
KEY  
DESCRIPTION  
Yes  
Used to scroll to the previous item in the menu list.  
Used to scroll to the next item in the menu list.  
Used to initiate the currently displayed menu item.  
No  
Enter  
Cancel  
Ends an executing diagnostics test and returns the  
diagnostics menu, or ends the diagnostics if pressed  
from a menu and restarts the NCR 5992 application.  
Clear  
Used to end an executing diagnostics test and return to  
the diagnostics menu.  
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Menu Flow  
The 5992 Diagnostics Menu allows for 16 individual tests to be  
performed. These tests display in the following sequence:  
1. KEYPAD TEST: Verifies that each key on the keypad is  
functioning properly.  
2. DISPLAY TEST: Tests the 5992 display screen checking that all  
displayable characters can display and that each pixel is  
functioning properly.  
3. MSR TEST: The MSR diagnostics test the 5992 Magnetic Stripe  
Reader, checking that track 1, track 2, and track 3 (if installed), is  
reading properly.  
4. IBM 46xx TEST: Tests the 5992 communication parameters using  
the RS485 IBM 4680 Feature C protocol.  
5. HOST RS232 TEST: Sets the 5992 Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, and  
tests the host communication port.  
6. AUX1A RS232 TEST: Sets the 5992 Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits,  
and tests the AUX1A communication port.  
7. AUX1B RS232 TEST: Sets the 5992 Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits,  
and tests the AUX1B communication port.  
8. SRAM TEST: Runs a read and write test on the RAM chip.  
9. ENCRYPTION TEST: Tests the Security Module encryption  
(Master Session or DUKPT) with an internally defined account  
number and PIN.  
10. OS VERSION: Displays the current software OS version number.  
11. LIBRARY VERSION: Displays the current software library  
version number.  
12. SECURITY VERSION: Displays the current software security  
version number.  
13. CALIBRATE: Recalibrates the digitizer by making the digitizers  
coordinates match the LCDs.  
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14. STYLUS TEST: Tests the stylus by signing on a blank screen and  
checking both the digitizer and the stylus.  
15. LCD CONTRAST: Adjusts the LCD contrast (lighter or darker) on  
the 5992 display screen.  
16. SHOW TOUCHES: Displays a blank screen and turns on the pixel  
where touched by the stylus or finger. This test is used to test the  
digitizer calibration.  
Keypad Test  
The keypad diagnostics test that each key on the 5992 keypad is  
functioning properly. Select the KEYPAD TEST from the Diagnostics  
Menu:  
DIAGNOSTICS  
Keypad Test  
Each key on the keypad must be pressed in the defined sequence and  
within 30 seconds. Begin test by pressing the keys starting at the top  
left corner of the keypad (1). Move left to right and downward until all  
keys have been pressed. The Enter key should be pressed last (after the  
Clear key).  
If all key presses are detected properly, the following message  
displays:  
Test Passed  
Press any key . . .  
If the exact key sequence is not pressed, or not pressed within the  
allotted 30 seconds, the following message displays:  
Test Failed  
Press any key . . .  
Pressing any key on the keypad returns the Keypad Test Menu. The  
keypad Yes and No keys are used to navigate through the available  
diagnostic test menus, or press Cancel to exit the session and start the  
5992 application.  
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Display Test  
The display diagnostics test the 5992 display screen checking that each  
pixel is functioning properly. Select the DISPLAY TEST from the  
Diagnostics Menu:  
DISPLAY TEST  
Press any key . . .  
Press any key to continue. The pixels are tested to determine if any are  
not working, or are stuck on. The following sequence is used:  
1. All pixels on (white screen displays)  
2. Every other pixel off (lined screen displays)  
3. All pixels off (blank purple screen displays)  
4. Every other pixel on (lined screen displays)  
If the test passed, the Diagnostics Display Test screen displays again. If  
the test failed, the following message displays:  
Test Failed  
Press any key . . .  
Press any key to return to the Display Test screen. The keypad Yes and  
No keys are used to navigate through the available diagnostic test  
menus, or press Cancel to exit the session and start the 5992  
application.  
MSR Test  
The MSR diagnostics test the 5992 Magnetic Stripe Reader. A valid  
magnetic stripe card, preferably one with both track 1 and 2, must be  
available to perform this test. Most any Visa or AMEX card should  
work. Select the MSR TEST from the Diagnostics Menu.  
MSR TEST  
Swipe card...  
Swipe a valid MSR card with the magnetic stripe facing the display  
screen. You can swipe in either direction. After the first card is slid, the  
display changes to:  
T1= 001  
T3= NTrk  
T2= 001  
TOT=001  
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T1 through T3 (track 1, 2 and 3) accumulates and displays the number  
of times a card was successfully swiped and read correctly for that  
track. TOT keeps a running tally of how many card swipes have been  
performed. If an error is detected for a track, the error code displays.  
The following table shows the error codes and their associated  
description.  
ERROR CODE  
DESCRIPTION  
LRCE  
Longitudinal Redundancy Check Error  
NoES  
NoFS  
NoSS  
NTrk  
ParE  
PrsE  
????  
No End Sentinel character  
No Field Separator  
No Start Sentinel character  
No Card Track Installed  
Parity Error  
Parse Error  
Unknown card type for track  
The following screen shows an example of 5 good reads for track 1, a  
parse error on track 2 data, track 3 not installed, and a total of 5 card  
swipes.  
T1= 005  
T3= NTrk  
T2= PrsE  
TOT=005  
The test ends when the Cancel key is pressed and the MSR Test screen  
is displayed. The keypad Yes and No keys are used to navigate  
through the available diagnostic test menus, or press Cancel to exit the  
session and start the 5992 application.  
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IBM 46xx Test  
The IBM 468x, 469x diagnostics test the 5992 communication using the  
RS485 IBM 4680 Feature C protocol. Select the IBM 46xx TEST from  
the Diagnostics Menu:  
IBM 46xx TEST  
2A23 <0x68>  
The second line displays the first slot and port number option that can  
be tested.  
The keypad Yes and No keys are used to scroll up and down through  
the 4 available slot and port number options. These 4 options are:  
1. 2A23 <0x68>. Selects slot 2A, port 23. This compares to the Feature  
C address 0x68 (104).  
2. 2A25<0x64>. Selects slot 2A, port 25. This compares to the Feature  
C address 0x64 (100).  
3. 2B23<0x69>. Selects slot 2B, port 23. This compares to the Feature C  
address 0x69 (105).  
4. 2B25<0x65>. Selects slot 2B, port 25. This compares to the Feature C  
address 0x65 (101).  
To test the Feature C port, select the port by pressing the Enter key  
when the appropriate slot and port option displays. The following  
information displays:  
Testing 2A23  
Poll Count 0000  
The first line displays the slot and port option selected.  
The Poll Count on line two displays the number of Polls (divided by  
40) that have been received at this port. Polling always starts from zero.  
If the selected Feature C port is active on the IBM 46xx, the number of  
polls increment about once every second. This indicates that  
communications with the IBM 46xx register are being conducted.  
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Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the IBM 46xx Test  
screen. The keypad Yes and No keys are used to navigate through the  
available diagnostic test menus, or press Cancel to exit the session and  
restart the 5992 application.  
Host RS232 Test  
The host RS232 diagnostics sets the 5992 baud rate, parity, data bits,  
and tests the communication port. Select HOST RS232 TEST from the  
Diagnostics Menu. The following communications selection screen  
displays:  
Host  
Test  
19200,N,8  
The default parameters display on the first line. The keypad Yes and  
No keys are used to scroll up and down through the selections. The  
available selections are:  
Test  
Allows a port test to be performed for the parameters  
selected.  
Baud Rate Allows a different Baud Rate to be selected.  
Parity Allows a different Parity to be selected.  
Data Bits Allows a different Data Bit to be selected.  
The Enter key is used to choose the displayed selection screen for  
parameter entry.  
Test Selection  
Select Testfrom the HOST screen.  
Test  
123  
19200, N 8  
The host port should be connected to the PC using the port-to-PC test  
cable that came with your 5992. Any terminal program (such as  
Procomm Plus® or the terminal program from Windows) can be used  
for this test. The RS232 parameters of this program must be set to the  
same RS232 parameters specified for the host port test. The port the  
5992 is connected to should be selected on the PC.  
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Note: To change the communication parameters, press Cancel to  
return to the HOST screen. The keypad Yes and No keys are used to  
scroll through the available options. Refer to the following Baud Rate,  
Parity, and Data Bit selections for detailed information on changing the  
communication parameters. Once the parameters have been set, select  
TEST from the HOST screen and retest.  
Press any key on the 5992 keypad (except the Cancel key). That  
character is transmitted over the RS232 host port and received and  
displayed on the PC. The character will not be displayed on the 5992.  
If a key is pressed on the PC keyboard, that character is received on the  
5992 and displays on the second line of the unit. If the second line  
becomes full, the next key pressed clears the line and displays starting  
at the beginning of the line.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the HOST screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the Diagnostics Host RS232 Test screen.  
Baud Rate Selection  
Select Baud Ratefrom the HOST screen. The display changes to:  
Baud Rate  
19200  
The default baud rate of 19200displays. The keypad Yes and No  
keys are used to scroll through the available options. The available  
baud rate options are:  
19200  
9600  
4800  
2400  
1200  
When the desired rate displays, press the Enter key to accept that  
parameter.  
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Not e: The device can support speeds up to 38.4Kbps. However, the  
software provided by NCR supports up to 19.2Kbps.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the Host screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the Host RS232 Test screen.  
Parity Selection  
Select Parityfrom the HOST screen.  
Parity  
None  
The default parity of Nonedisplays. The keypad Yes and No keys  
are used to scroll through the available options. The available parity  
options are:  
None  
Even  
Odd  
When the desired option displays, press the Enter key to accept that  
parameter.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the HOST screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the Host RS232 Test screen.  
Data Bit Selection  
Select Data Bitsfrom the HOST screen.  
Data Bits  
8
The default baud rate of 8displays. The keypad Yes and No keys are  
used to scroll through the available options. The available data bit  
options are:  
7
8
9
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When the desired option displays, press the Enter key to accept that  
parameter.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the HOST screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the Host RS232 Test screen.  
AUX1A RS232 Test  
The AUX1A RS232 diagnostics sets the 5992 baud rate, parity, data bits,  
and tests the communication port. Select AUX1A RS232 TEST from the  
DIAGNOSTICS menu. The following communications selection screen  
displays:  
AUX1A  
Test  
19200,N,8  
The default parameters display on the first line. The keypad Yes and  
No keys are used to scroll up and down through the selections. The  
available selections are:  
Test  
Allows a port test to be performed for the parameters  
selected.  
Baud Rate Allows a different Baud Rate to be selected.  
Parity Allows a different Parity to be selected.  
Data Bits Allows a different Data Bit to be selected.  
The Enter key is used to choose the displayed selection screen for  
parameter entry.  
Test Selection  
Select Testfrom the AUX1A screen.  
Test  
19200, N 8  
The AUX1A port should be connected to the PC using the port-to-PC  
test cable that came with your 5992. Any terminal program (such as  
Procomm Plus® or the terminal program from Windows) can be used  
for this test. The RS232 communication parameters of this program  
must be set to the same parameters specified for the AUX1A port test.  
The port the 5992 is connected to should be selected on the PC.  
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Note: For AUX1A port testing, a check reader configured for the 5992  
can be used. To test RS485 AUX1A, a check reader configured for an  
RS485 IBM 4683 register must be used. To change the communication  
parameters, press Cancel to return to the AUX1A screen. The keypad  
Yes and No keys are used to scroll through the available options. Refer  
to the following Baud Rate, Parity, and Data Bit selections for detailed  
information on changing the communication parameters. Once the  
parameters have been set, select TEST from the AUX1A screen and  
retest.  
Press any key on the 5992 keypad (except the Cancel key). That  
character is transmitted over the AUX1A port and received and  
displayed on the PC. The character will not be displayed on the 5992.  
If a key is pressed on the PC keyboard, that character is received on the  
5992 and displays on the second line of the unit. If the second line  
becomes full, the next key pressed clears the line and displays starting  
at the beginning of the line.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the HOST screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the DIAGNOSTICS HOST RS232 TEST  
menu.  
Baud Rate Selection  
Select Baud Ratefrom the AUX1A screen. The display changes to:  
Baud Rate  
19200  
The default baud rate of 19200displays. The keypad Yes and No  
keys are used to scroll through the available options. The available  
baud rate options are:  
19200  
9600  
4800  
2400  
1200  
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When the desired rate displays, press the Enter key to accept that  
parameter.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the AUX1A screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the DIAGNOSTICS AUX1A RS232 TEST  
menu.  
Parity Selection  
Select Parityfrom the AUX1A screen.  
Parity  
None  
The default parity of Nonedisplays. The keypad Yes and No keys  
are used to scroll through the available options. The available parity  
options are:  
None  
Even  
Odd  
When the desired option displays, press the Enter key to accept that  
parameter.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the AUX1A screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the DIAGNOSTICS AUX1A RS232 TEST  
menu.  
Data Bit Selection  
Select Data Bitsfrom the AUX1A screen.  
Data Bits  
8
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The default baud rate of 8displays. The keypad Yes and No keys are  
used to scroll through the available options. The available data bit  
options are:  
7
8
9
When the desired option displays, press the Enter key to accept that  
parameter.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the AUX1A screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the DIAGNOSTICS AUX1A RS232 TEST  
menu.  
AUX1B RS232 Test  
The AUX1B RS232 diagnostics sets the 5992 baud rate, parity, data bits,  
and tests the communication port. Select AUX1B RS232 TEST from the  
DIAGNOSTICS menu. The following communications selection screen  
displays:  
AUX1B  
Test  
19200,N,8  
The default parameters display on the first line. The keypad Yes and  
No keys are used to scroll up and down through the selections. The  
available selections are:  
Test  
Allows a port test to be performed for the parameters  
selected.  
Baud Rate Allows a different Baud Rate to be selected.  
Parity Allows a different Parity to be selected.  
Data Bits Allows a different Data Bit to be selected.  
The Enter key is used to choose the displayed selection screen for  
parameter entry.  
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Test Selection  
Select Testfrom the AUX1B screen.  
Test  
19200, N 8  
The AUX1B port should be connected to the PC using the port-to-PC  
test cable that came with your 5992. Any terminal program (such as  
Procomm Plus® or the terminal program from Windows) can be used  
for this test. The RS232 communication parameters of this program  
must be set to the same parameters specified for the AUX1B port test.  
The port the 5992 is connected to should be selected on the PC.  
Note: For AUX1B port testing, a check reader configured for the 5992  
can be used. To test RS485 AUX1B, a check reader configured for an  
RS485 IBM 4683 register must be used.  
Note: To change the communication parameters, press Cancel to  
return to the AUX1B screen. The keypad Yes and No keys are used to  
scroll through the available options. Refer to the following Baud Rate,  
Parity, and Data Bit selections for detailed information on changing the  
communication parameters. Once the parameters have been set, select  
TEST from the AUX1B screen and retest.  
Press any key on the 5992 keypad (except the Cancel key). That  
character is transmitted over the AUX1B port and received and  
displayed on the PC. The character will not be displayed on the 5992.  
If a key is pressed on the PC keyboard, that character is received on the  
5992 and displays on the second line of the unit. If the second line  
becomes full, the next key pressed clears the line and displays starting  
at the beginning of the line.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the HOST screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the DIAGNOSTICS HOST RS232 TEST  
menu.  
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Baud Rate Selection  
Select Baud Ratefrom the AUX1B screen. The display changes to:  
Baud Rate  
19200  
The default baud rate of 19200displays. The keypad Yes and No  
keys are used to scroll through the available options. The available  
baud rate options are:  
19200  
9600  
4800  
2400  
1200  
When the desired rate displays, press the Enter key to accept that  
parameter.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the AUX1B screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the DIAGNOSTICS AUX1B RS232 TEST  
menu.  
Parity Selection  
Select Parityfrom the AUX1B screen.  
Parity  
None  
The default parity of Nonedisplays. The keypad Yes and No keys  
are used to scroll through the available options. The available parity  
options are:  
None  
Even  
Odd  
When the desired option displays, press the Enter key to accept that  
parameter.  
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Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the AUX1B screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the DIAGNOSTICS AUX1B RS232 TEST  
menu.  
Data Bit Selection  
Select Data Bitsfrom the AUX1B screen.  
Data Bits  
8
The default baud rate of 8displays. The keypad Yes and No keys are  
used to scroll through the available options. The available data bit  
options are:  
7
8
9
When the desired option displays, press the Enter key to accept that  
parameter.  
Pressing the Cancel key during this test returns the AUX1B screen.  
Pressing Cancel again returns the DIAGNOSTICS AUX1B RS232 TEST  
menu.  
SRAM Test  
The SRAM diagnostics test the read and write capabilities on the RAM  
chip. Select SRAM TEST from the DIAGNOSTICS menu. The test is  
conducted and results are displayed. For example:  
032k Passed  
Press any key . . .  
Pressing any key exits this screen and returns the DIAGNOSTICS  
menu. Pressing the Cancel key exits the session and starts the 5992  
application.  
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Encryption Test  
The encryption diagnostics test the security module with an internally  
defined account number and PIN. The test may be done in either  
Master Session or DUKPT mode. Select ENCRYPTION TEST from the  
DIAGNOSTICS menu.  
ENCRYPTION TEST  
Master / Session  
The Master / Session mode displays. Press the Yes and No keys to  
toggle between the Master / Session and DUKPT modes. Press Enter to  
select and test the displayed mode.  
If Master / Session is selected, the 5992 performs the encryption and  
displays the 16 characters generated. The numbers generated will be  
the same for each 5992 with the same Master Session keys. Press any  
key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS ENCRYPTION TEST menu.  
If DUKP is selected, the 5992 performs the encryption and displays the  
20 characters generated. Press any key to return to the DIAGNOSTICS  
ENCRYPTION TEST menu.  
Note: The 5992 must have had a key injected in order for this test to  
perform correctly.  
Security Menu  
This section describes the security diagnostics menu of the NCR 5992  
K150 model. This menu has three main functions:  
Confirming and verifying injected PIN Encryption Keys  
(Test Encrypt & Key Check Value)  
Place the unit into the key injection mode  
The general hierarchy for the security menu appears in the following  
order:  
Menu Item Name  
Security  
US  
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Test Encrypt  
DUKPT  
Master/Session  
Session Key  
Index Select  
Key Check Value  
Canadian  
Key Injection  
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Security  
Menu Option  
Diagnostics  
Description  
The Security Menu allows the  
user to either place the unit into  
Key Injection Mode or confirm  
that the correct PIN encryption  
keys have been injected into the  
unit  
Security  
Pressing Enter will select the  
displayed menu option.  
Note: Press Yes or No to  
move forward or backward  
through the menu options.  
Select this option to access the US  
hierarchy for Test Encrypt, Key  
check Value and Index Select  
menus  
Security  
US  
Security  
Canadian  
Note: This option is not  
currently implemented  
Used to place the unit into Key  
Security  
Injection mode.  
Key Injection  
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US  
Menu Option  
Security  
Description  
This option allows access to Test  
Encrypt and Key Check Values  
for confirmation of injected PIN  
encryption keys.  
US  
Pressing Enter will select the  
displayed menu option.  
The US hierarchy allows for up to  
ten (10) sets of Master/ Session  
keys stored concurrently with up  
to four (4) DUKPT keys.  
Note: Press Yes or No to  
move forward or backward  
through the menu options.  
The Test Encrypt diagnostic  
returns an encrypted PIN block  
generated with a known account  
number and PIN.  
US  
Test Encrypt  
Allows confirmation of injected  
PIN encryption keys.  
US  
Key Check Value  
Test Encrypt  
Menu Option  
Description  
Allows cryptographic  
US  
confirmation of injected PIN  
encryption keys; generates and  
displays an encrypted PIN block  
from a known PIN and account  
number as defined by VISA  
documentation.  
Test Encrypt  
Pressing Enter will select the  
displayed menu option.  
Not e: : Press Yes or No to  
move forward or backward  
through the menu options.  
Not e: : Test Encrypt will  
work with Master/ Session keys  
as well.  
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If DUKPT is selected, the NCR 5992  
performs the encryption and displays 2  
lines. The first line of 16 Characters  
represents the encrypted PIN block. The  
second line of 20 characters represents the  
KSN (Key Serial Number)  
Test Encrypt  
DUKPT  
Press any key to return to the Test Encrypt  
menu.  
If Master / Session is selected, the NCR 5992  
performs the encryption and displays the 16  
characters generated. This indicates the  
encrypted PIN block. The numbers  
Test Encrypt  
Master/Session  
generated will be the same for each NCR  
5992 with the same Master/ Session keys.  
Press any key to return to the Test Encrypt  
menu.  
Injects a known session key into the given  
index (Refer to Index Select).  
Test Encrypt  
Session Key  
Not e: : This is a legacy command and  
should not be used with units in the field as  
it will over-write the injected session key.  
Use to select one of the 10 (0-9)  
Master/ Session key sets or one of the 4 (0-3)  
DUKPT keys.  
Test Encrypt  
Index Select  
Not e: Test encrypt works by building an ANSI PIN block with a  
known account number and PIN as defined in the VISA document  
Point-of-Sale Equipment Requirements, PIN Processing and Data  
Authentication, International Version 1.0, August, 1988.  
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For Master/ Session keys report encrypted PIN block as a result of the  
encryption with the designated key selected by the index. For DUKPT  
keys, the result returned by the designated PIN block is the encrypted  
PIN block and the associated KSN (Key Serial Number) that goes along  
with the designated encryption key. This information can be used to  
verify that the correct key has been injected into the unit.  
Key Check Value  
Menu Option  
Description  
Used to verify that the correct  
keys are injected into the  
US  
Key Check Value  
appropriate index. The key check  
value is defined as the first six  
characters of the encrypted result  
obtained by encrypting known  
data (all zeros) with the  
Pressing Enter will select the  
displayed menu option.  
Note: Press Yes or No to  
move forward or backward  
through the menu options.  
designated key.  
Not e: Note: The displayed  
result does not reveal any  
information about the key that  
has been injected but allows the  
user enough information to verify  
with a high degree of probability  
that the correct key has been  
injected.  
Note: The NCR 5992 stores  
all master keys as double  
length keys  
Displays the key check value for  
the first part of double length  
master key.  
Key Check Value  
Master 1st Part  
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Displays key check value for the  
second part of double length  
master key.  
Key Check Value  
Master 2nd Part  
Displays the key check value for  
the entire double length master  
key.  
Key Check Value  
Master Double  
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Displays the key check value for the  
session key of a Master/ Session key pair.  
Key Check Value  
Session  
The key check value is defined by  
Key Check Value  
DUKPT  
performing an encryption of all zeros with  
the original DUKPT key injected into the  
unit. The key check value result is then  
stored within the unit for future reference  
Session Key  
Menu Option  
Description  
Test Encrypt  
Session Key  
Note: This is a legacy  
command that should not be  
used with units in the field;  
Pressing Enter will select the  
displayed menu option.  
this option over-writes the  
session key of a  
Master/ Session key pair for  
the given index.  
Key Index. Menu  
Enter Index  
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Index Select  
Menu Option  
Test Encrypt  
Description  
Used to indicate the appropriate  
key for the Test Encrypt or Key  
Check Value verification.  
Index Select  
Pressing Enter will select the  
displayed menu option.  
.
Enter 0-9 for Master Session or  
0-3 for DUKPT.  
Key Index. Menu  
Enter Index  
Canadian  
Menu Option  
Description  
Security  
Canadian  
Note: Canadian hierarchy is  
not currently implemented.  
Pressing Enter will select the  
displayed menu option.  
Not Implemented  
Press any key...  
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Key Injection  
Menu Option  
Description  
The NCR 5992 is designed to be  
used with the IVICM KeyFac  
injection utility, Version 5.44 or  
higher, to facilitate Financial Debit  
Key injection into the terminal.  
Security  
Key Injection  
Pressing Enter will select the  
displayed menu option.  
Communication parameters are:  
4800 baud  
7 data bits  
Even parity  
One stop bit  
Refer to Figure 5-5 for connecting  
the NCR 5992 to the KeyFac  
system.  
Key Index. Menu  
Enter Index:  
Note: The index entered here  
does not over-ride the index  
defined by the KeyFac  
software (KIS protocol). This  
index entry is a legacy  
command used for systems  
that previously would not allow  
key injection into multiple  
indexes.  
Cable  
Cable  
6035-00093-0000  
AC00446  
KeyFac  
System  
NCR  
5992  
PE 732  
Connecting the NCR 5992 to the KeyFac System  
18279  
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After the index is entered, the unit is ready to accept key injection  
commands from the KeyFac system. When each key is injected, as  
referenced by the KeyFac screen for messages, the NCR 5992 will  
display an appropriate response:  
Master:  
Session:  
DUKPT:  
Master Injection OK”  
Master Injection Error”  
Session Injection OK”  
Session Injection Error”  
DUKPT Injection OK” “DUKPT Injection Error”  
KeyFac will issue the lockcommand at the end of each key set  
injection, triggering the NCR 5992 to exit the key injection mode. Until  
the unit exits from the key injection mode, the touch screen will be  
disabled.  
The Key Injection Mode also directly supports the VISA DUKPT 90/  
91Key Load and 76Test Commands as defined in the VISA  
document Point-of-Sale Equipment Requirements, Pin Processing  
and Data Authentication, International Version 1.0, August, 1988. The  
NCR 5992 will display the following responses:  
DUKPT Initial OK  
DUKPT Test error  
DUKPT Test OK  
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OS Version  
The OS version diagnostics display the current operating system  
version number. Select OS VERSION from the DIAGNOSTICS menu:  
Ver: <version#>  
Press any key . . .  
The <Version#> displayed is the value of the operating system loaded  
on the FLASH of the NCR 5992 unit.  
Pressing any key exits this screen and returns the DIAGNOSTICS  
menu. Pressing the Cancel key exits the session and starts the NCR  
5992 application.  
Library Version  
The library version diagnostics display the current library version  
number. Select LIBRARY VERSION from the DIAGNOSTICS menu:  
Ver: <version#>  
Press any key . . .  
The <Version#> displayed is the value of the library version  
linked with the current application on the FLASH of the NCR  
5992 unit.  
Pressing any key exits this screen and returns the DIAGNOSTICS  
menu. Pressing the Cancel key exits the session and starts the  
NCR 5992 application.  
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Security Version  
The security version diagnostics displays the current system security  
version number. Select SECURITY VERSION from the  
DIAGNOSTICS menu:  
Ver:  
<version#>/<ver#2>/  
<ver#3>  
Press any key . . .  
The <version#> is the value of the security module loaded on the  
security module of the NCR 5992 unit. The <ver#2> is the value of the  
security module loader. The <ver#3> displayed is the value of the  
digitizer version.  
Pressing any key exits this screen and returns the DIAGNOSTICS  
menu. Pressing the Cancel key exits the session and starts the NCR  
5992 application.  
Digitizer Version  
The digitizer version diagnostics displays the current system digitizer  
version number. Select DIGITIZER VERSION from the  
DIAGNOSTICS menu:  
Ver:  
<version#>/<ver#2>  
Press any key . . .  
The <version#> is the value of the digitizer module loaded on the  
digitizer module of the NCR 5992 unit. The <ver#2> is the value of the  
digitizer module loader  
Pressing any key exits this screen and returns the DIAGNOSTICS  
menu. Pressing the Cancel key exits the session and starts the NCR  
5992 application.  
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Calibrate  
The calibration diagnostics allow you to re-calibrate the digitizer,  
making the digitizers coordinates match the LCDs. Select  
CALIBRATE from the DIAGNOSTICS menu:  
An Enter Calibration Passwordprompt displays. Type in the  
password 8467(THOR), and press Enter. If an incorrect password  
is entered, a Password Invalidmessage displays. Press any key to  
end the session and start the NCR 5992 application. Then access  
diagnostics mode again.  
Entering the correct password will prompt the following display:  
Calibrate Mode  
0=Stylus, 1=Touch,  
2=Both  
Depending on the option selected the following screen(s) will display:  
Stylus  
+
Touch the cross with  
the stylus  
Touch  
+
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Touch the cross with  
your finger to start  
finger calibration  
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Using the NCR 5992 stylus, touch the displayed cross and hold it with  
the stylus until you hear a beep. The cross will then move to the next  
position, (the bottom left corner of the screen). Continue until all four  
corners of the screen have been touched with the stylus.  
Note: Avoid touching the glass with your finger or hand while  
performing the stylus calibration.  
If the Bothoption is selected, the screen will then start over with the  
message to Touch the cross with the finger. Use your finger and  
touch each corner of the screen on the cross as you did with the stylus.  
Note: Do not hold the stylus while performing the finger  
calibration.  
When completed, the screen clears automatically and returns the  
DIAGNOSTICS menu. Pressing the Cancel key exits the session and  
starts the NCR 5992 application.  
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Stylus Test  
The stylus diagnostics allow you to sign on the display screen,  
checking that the digitizer and stylus are functioning properly. Select  
STYLUS TEST from the DIAGNOSTICS menu:  
Start Signing Now  
Below the Box  
X
Immediately begin signing or writing on the display screen with the  
stylus. When the stylus is lifted from the screen for approximately 8  
seconds, test is ended and the DIAGNOSTICS menu displays.  
Pressing the Cancel key exits the session and starts the NCR 5992  
application.  
LCD Contrast  
The LCD contrast diagnostics allow you to adjust the contrast on the  
screen. Select LCD CONTRAST from the DIAGNOSTICS menu:  
YES=Lighter NO=Darker  
Raw Value=190, Table  
Index=45  
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Comp. Value=146,  
Offset=0  
Output Value=146  
Press and hold the Yes key to lighten the contrast on the display  
screen. Press and hold the No key to darken the contrast on the display  
screen.  
WARNING  
If the contrast is set too dark, images may burn into the  
LCD screen. It is recommended that the screen be set  
where images can be seen clearly without making them  
too dark.  
Press the Enter or Cancel key to return to the LCD CONTRAST menu.  
Pressing the Cancel key exits the session and starts the NCR 5992  
application.  
Show Touches  
The show touches diagnostics allow you to check the pixels on the  
display screen. Select SHOW TOUCHES from the DIAGNOSTICS  
menu:  
A blank (all pixels off) screen displays. Using the stylus or your finger,  
touch the display screen. Where the screen is touched, a pixel will turn  
on. If the pixel turned on is not approximately where you touched the  
screen, run the CALIBRATION diagnostics to recalibrate the digitizer.  
This test runs approximately 30 seconds. After 30 seconds the test is  
automatically ended and the DIAGNOSTICS menu displays. Pressing  
the Cancel key exits the session and starts the NCR 5992 application.  
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Base Line/Gain  
Provides a numeric readout to indicate compensation levels for the  
display screen. Select BASE LINE/GAIN from the DIAGNOSTICS  
menu:  
00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
00  
82A1 A003 9B7F 7370  
Press any Key...  
0001 0001 0001 0001  
A
Press any Key...  
Press the Enter or Cancel key to return to the BASE LINE/ GAIN  
menu. Pressing the Cancel key exits the session and starts the NCR  
5992 application.  
Show Keypad Touches  
The show keypad touches diagnostics allow you to check the pixels on  
the display screen. Select SHOW KEYPAD TOUCHES from the  
DIAGNOSTICS menu:  
Show Keypad Touches  
Turn Host On:1 Off:0  
A blank keypad outline screen displays.  
Show Keypad Touches  
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Using the stylus or your finger, touch the display screen. Where the  
screen is touched, a pixel will turn on. If the pixel turned on is not  
approximately where you touched the screen, run the CALIBRATION  
diagnostics to recalibrate the digitizer.  
This test runs approximately 30 seconds. After 30 seconds the test is  
automatically ended and the DIAGNOSTICS menu displays. Pressing  
the Cancel key exits the session and starts the NCR 5992 application.  
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Chapter 5 Index  
Disconnecting the NCR 5992 Stylus,  
A—  
3-6  
Display Test, 6-6  
Application Software, 1-4  
AUX1A RS232 Test, 6-12  
AUX1B RS232 Test, 6-15  
Auxiliary Power Cable, 3-2  
—E—  
EIA-232, 1-5  
EIA-485 Link Address, 4-19  
Encryption Test, 6-19  
—C—  
Environmental Considerations, 3-3  
Cable Configurations, 3-8  
Calibrate, 6-20  
Communication Interface, 1-5  
Connecting and Disconnecting the  
NCR 5992 Stylus and Host Cable,  
3-5  
—F—  
Functional Description, 1-4  
—H—  
Connecting the NCR 5992 Host  
Cable, 3-6  
Connecting the NCR 5992 Stylus, 3-  
5
Hardware Considerations, 3-1  
Host RS232 Test, 6-9  
I—  
Connecting the NCR 5992 to a PC,  
3-12  
Connecting the NCR 5992 to the  
NCR 7452/ 3 Workstation, 3-8  
IBM 46xx Test, 6-8  
IBM-EIA-485, 1-6  
Inspection, 3-3  
Installation, 3-1, 3-4  
Interface Cable, 1-3  
Inventory, 3-4  
—D—  
Detailed Problem Troubleshooting,  
5-2  
K—  
Diagnostic Tallies, 4-20  
Diagnostic test procedures, 6-1  
Digitizer Calibration, 4-19  
Disconnecting the NCR 5992 Host  
Cable, 3-7  
Keypad Test, 6-5  
L—  
LCD Contrast, 6-21  
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R—  
Library Version, 6-20  
RS-232 Communication, 4-19  
M—  
S—  
Maintenance Mode, 4-18  
Diagnostics, 4-20  
Load Operating System, 4-21  
Setup, 4-18  
Screen Contrast Adjustment, 4-19  
Security, 1-2  
Security Version, 6-20  
Show Touches, 6-22  
SRAM Test, 6-18  
MSR Test, 6-6  
N—  
Stylus, 1-3  
NCR 5992 Diagnostics Menu Key  
Features, 6-3  
NCR 5992 Model Configurations, 1-  
2
Supervisor Menu Items, 4-6  
Application Configuration, 4-14  
Change Password, 4-15  
CMDL, 4-6  
NCR 5992 Signature Capture unit,  
1-1, 1-3  
Compress, 4-11  
Delete, 4-10  
NCR 5992 Software, 2-1  
File System, 4-7  
Hardware Configuration, 4-16  
ID Banner, 4-15  
O—  
Init Space, 4-13, 4-14  
Power Down, 4-17  
Read, 4-7  
Serial Number, 4-16  
Space Report, 4-12, 4-14  
Start Application, 4-17  
Write, 4-8  
Operational Mode  
Supervisor Mode, 4-3  
Operational Modes, 4-1  
Diagnostic Mode, 4-1  
Normal Mode, 4-1  
Supervisor Mode, 4-1  
OS Version, 6-19  
T—  
P—  
Troubleshooting Guide, 5-1  
Stylus Test, 6-21  
Physical Description, 1-2  
Physical Specifications, 1-3  
Ping-pong Test, 4-20  
Power Considerations, 3-2  
Power Module, 1-4  
U—  
Unit Location, 3-1  
Unpacking, 3-3  
W—  
Power Modules, 3-2  
WinFORM.exe, 2-1  
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