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| CCI takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this document or for any damage that may occur if using this document to guide installation or maintenance of a FasCard system. |
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| When changing the firmware on a machine with a multi-vend / Serial connected reader, disconnect the reader during the firmware update process. |
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Getting Started
Regardless of the specific qualities of the machine on which you are installing a FasCard reader, some basic aspects are universal. At minimum, the FasCard reader requires a connection to its power supply as well as the control board of the machine on which it is being installed, while many installations also utilize a coin drop for maximum versatility. A typical setup in which both card and coin are used is illustrated below in Figure 1a (for a card only setup, simply omit the connection to the coin drop). These connections are shown generically as the harnesses for each type of drop and machine board may vary widely (examples of various harnesses are found throughout this document).
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