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Card reader problem – Gasboy 1000 Series FMS Diagnostic Manual User Manual

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GASBOY Series 1000

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03/07/03

CARD READER PROBLEM

Series 1000 does not respond correctly to cards. Terminal communication is fine. When
idle, system displays proper alternating message.

Optical

Possible Cause

Checks

Corrective Action

Bad card.

Run several cards to see if
problem is consistent.

Replace card if problem
follows card.

Burnt out bulbs in optical
reader.

Remove the hood of the
optical reader and examine all
6 bulbs.

If bulbs are burnt out, replace
all six bulbs or the entire lamp
housing.

Dirty or broken glass in optical
reader.

Remove the hood of the
optical reader and examine the
condition of the glass on the
base of the reader.

Clean the glass if it is dirty.

Replace the glass if it is
cracked or broken.

Defective optical reader or
defective MPU PCB.

Replace optical reader.

Replace MPU PCB if replacing
optical reader did not correct
the problem.

Mag

Possible Cause

Checks

Corrective Action

Bad card.

Run several cards to see if
problem is consistent.

Replace card if problem
follows card.

Defective mag reader or MPU
PCB.

Perform diagnostic test 9 with
special test cable. Check if
test passes or fails.

Replace mag card reader if
test passes.

Replace MPU PCB if test fails.