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Overview

Once a FasCard system account has been established and a user has obtained a user account with customer admin privileges from CCI technical support, the user needs to configuring the FasCard system.  The configuration procedure includes the following steps...

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1. Log in to FasCard

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2. Add User Accounts

Create user accounts for everyone in the organization that will need access to the system.  Start by clicking on the User Accounts tab.

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3. Add Location Groups

If you only have one location then you can skip this section, if you are setting up multiple locations you may want to group your locations.  Vend pricing is all configured by location group, if each location is to have different vend pricing schedules then they should be in separate groups.  For some installs, there may be multiple groups with only one location in the group with the same name, for example 123 Main St location in 123 Main St Group.  Start by clicking the Location Groups tab.

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4. Add Locations

A location is defined as place where FasCard readers will be installed and connected to any number of  Satellite Access Point (SAP).  This could include a Laundromat or a laundry room in an apartment building.  Reports will be generated based on location.  Start by clicking the Location Setup tab.

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5. Add Satellites to Location

Satellites or Satellite Access Points are the wireless 'Hubs' that the FasCard readers connect to via WIFI in order to connect to the internet and then back to the FasCard servers.  Every location needs at least 1 SAP configured and installed in order for the FasCard readers to operate properly.  A label affixed to the SAP contains the MAC address for the unit, this value is required in order to add the unit to the FasCard system.  This process is performed from within the Location Setup tab.

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6. Add Equipment Types

Equipment types need to be added to your system in order to assign machines to locations as well as configure features and pricing for locations.  When the system was ordered a Equipment Survey / Setup Form should have been completed, this form will be helpful in completing this step.  Start by clicking the Equipment Setup tab.

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7. Add Machines to Locations

Once all of the equipment types have been added to the system, it's time to configure each location with a list of machines.  This list contains the machine ID of the host machine (usually the same number that's physically labeled on that machine), as well as the equipment type and machine specific details.  When the system was ordered a Equipment Survey / Setup Form should have been completed, this form will be helpful in completing this step.  Start by clicking the Machine Setup tab.

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8. Configure Vend Prices and Features for Location Groups

The final step is to configure the vend prices for each equipment type by location group and enable the machines.  Start by clicking the Pricing & Features Schedule tab.

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Video Tutorial

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titleOverview

This page is intended to guide the user through the process of configuring their newly establish FasCard account in broad details. This page will also provide the user with links to relevant documentation for each step outlined. 

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Setup process

The following steps are laid out in CCI's recommended order to assist the user configuring the FasCard account to complete it in a timely and orderly fashion. 

Step 1 – Logging in

When the FasCard account is first opened, user credentials for the system operator will be provided by Card Concepts Inc. Please be sure to check the "Spam/Junk" folders of your email inbox for the email message. 

Note

You must set a password before attempting to log into the Admin site. The email will contain a link to complete this step. 

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To learn more about setting up your Admin site account, please visit the FasCard Administration Site page.

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Step 2 – Adding locations and location groups

A minimum of one location will need to be manually setup on the Admin site. Any additional locations will need to be added by CCI or by the system operator. 

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To learn more about locations and how-to set them up, please visit the FasCard Admin Site - Location Setup guide. 
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titleLocation Groups
Operators with multiple locations that wish to manage pricing for entire groups of locations at one time may want to configure Location Groups. More detailed information is available on the FasCard Admin Site - Location Groups page.

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Step 3 – Adding Satellites to locations

In order for the FasCard readers and kiosks to work, they must be connected to a Satellite Access Point (SAP). The SAP serves as the gateway between the local FasCard hardware (i.e. readers & kiosks) and FasCard server (i.e. Admin site). Each active location must have at least one operational SAP assigned to it in order for this communication process to work. 

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titleInternet Service Provider (ISP) requirements

If your location is receiving internet from an ISP (e.g. Comcast, Spectrum, Optimum, etc...), they must use DHCP addressing on the modem/router. Static IP addressing will not work on the SAPs

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More information on SAP configuration and Admin site setup is available on the FasCard Admin Site - Satellite Configuration page.

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Step 4 – Adding user accounts

The system operator will be able to add admin users, managers, and attendants. Any user who is given "Website Privileges" and has a suitable email address assigned to their account will receive access to the Admin site

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To know how-to add users and modify their card or website privileges, please visit the FasCard Admin Site - User Accounts page. 

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Step 5 – Adding equipment types

Correct configuration of all equipment is required for proper reader to machine operation. 

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Information regarding equipment setup is available on the FasCard Admin Site - Equipment Setup page.
Tip

If you are unsure of which equipment type to use for specific machines, feel free to call CCI Technical Support at 630-930-5115, option 2. Please have the following ready before your call: 

  • FasCard account number (e.g. F0123)
  • Full washer/dryer model number (e.g. MHN30PDAWW, W245, DC0080NC10EC1XSWKSGUSA)
  • Reader type (e.g. F1, F2, F3)
  • Machine settings (i.e. pricing, cycle times, etc...)

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Step 7 – Configuring the price schedule and features

Once all equipment types have been configured, you can then move onto assigning all available prices and features for the associated equipment types.

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Please double-check with CCI Technical Support staff that the equipment type you chose is correct for the equipment's model. 

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Information regarding pricing and features is available on the FasCard Admin Site - Pricing & Features Schedule page.

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Step 6 – Adding machines to locations

Once all equipment types have been configured and pricing has been assigned, all that remains is adding individual machines their designated location. This is done by selecting the pre-created equipment type from earlier and assigning a specific machine number(s) to that equipment type. 

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More information regarding machine setup is available on the FasCard Admin Site - Machine Setup page.
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CCI Technical Support recommends numbering physical machines according to the associated FasCard reader address. 

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