Gasboy 1000 Series FMS Card Encoding Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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Section 1
INTRODUCTION
Access to the GASBOY Series 1000 System is controlled through the use of specially encoded
cards. The GASBOY Series 1000 Card Encoding Manual provides instructions for:
•
Compiling the information to be encoded on the Series 1000 fuel access cards.
•
Encoding the information onto the cards, or
• Completing the GASBOY Card Encoding Order Form to have the cards encoded by
GASBOY.
• Embossing the cards.
IMPORTANT
The GASBOY Series 1000 System is available with either a magnetic stripe (mag stripe) or an
optical card reader. Mag stripe cards have information encoded on a magnetic stripe on the back
of the card. Optical cards use a series of holes punched in the card to encode the information.
This manual covers both types of cards. Follow the instructions for the type of card reader in your
Series 1000 System.
It is important to follow the instructions in this manual carefully so that your encoded cards will
work correctly with your Series 1000 System. If you need assistance, contact your local GASBOY
distributor.