Auto Detect Error

Auto Detect Error

  1. This error occurs when the S80 is searching for a connection to an External Pinpad i.e SP20 V4. 
  2. If the S80 is not connected to a Pinpad, go into the terminal and change the PINPAD Type to Internal
    1. This change can also be made on the file in the MISC Tab in Subsection Peripherals.
  3. If the S80 is connected to a PinPad, set the PinPad Type to External, and the Contactless Reader to Auto.

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