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Do you want to save money by purchasing 'as-new'remanufactured ATMsbut are baffled

by industry jargon?

ATMs do not have to be complex. Most ATM users don't need extra functionality from their

ATMs. They simply want a 'cash and dash' service - money in a hurry.

But even the simplest ATMs can seem bewildering for buyers unfamiliar with industry jargon.

So TestLink has provided the following glossary to help you make an informed choice and

buy ATMsandATM sparesthat are right for you:

APTRA NCR ATM Operating softwareARIA Latest style pick module with belts instead of rollers to transport notes to

the presenterATM Automated Teller Machine, also known as a cash point, cash machine,

hole in the wall machineATMdesk A standalone quick booting diagnostic tool for NCR ATMs giving full

access to error codes. TestLink is an approved supplier of ATMdeskATMIA ATM Industry AssociationBallast Power supply of fluorescent tubesBART Beeper Amplifier Reset and Tamper PCB used in Pivat coresBIOS Basic Input Output System. Instruction set programmed in chip on

motherboard (with battery backup). Options such as system time anddate can be changed here

Black Dot/Mark Method used by the receipt printer to calibrate cutting of receiptsBNA Bunched Note Acceptor. Depository that accepts many varied notes

without an envelopeCAFU A PCB in a PELE core which gives access to the parallel and serial ports

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Card Reader The module that reads the details from the customers cardCASS Short for cassetteCassette Storage container for cash notes to be dispensedCassetteLocking Bars

A security device designed to safeguard cash cassettes in an ATM

Cencon A type of electronic safe lock, also known as Mass HamiltonCIT Cash in TransitCMOS Basic Input Output System. Instruction set programmed in chip on

motherboard (with battery backup). Options such as system time anddate can be changed here

Collar Kit Set of plastics that surround a TTW (Through The Wall) ATM and seal it

to the wallConfiguration The arrangement of how items of ATM hardware or software is builtCPM Cheque Processing Module. Depository that accepts and reads chequesCPK Card Protection Kit, an anti-skimming deviceCROPF Card Return on Power Fail. Battery/PCB which returns the card to the

customer if the ATM loses powerCRT Cathode Ray Tube. Now obsolete glass tube style monitor superseded

by LCDDecals Printed stickers that show the types of card accepted and which way to

insert themDES Standard for encryptionDispenser Module that picks cash notes from the cassette and presents them to the

customerDial-Up Method of communication with host, using public telephones lines
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Depository Module that accepts cash and cheques in an envelopeDepository Bin Storage container for customer depositsDispenserControl Board

Main controller for the operation of the cash dispenser module

Dispenser

Sensors

Devices that monitor the passage of cash notes through the dispenser

Easy Point Family of NCR ATMs small freestanding convenience modelsEncryption Method of scrambling customers details to prevent fraudEnhanced Next generation of dispenser after I.EEJ Electronic Journal. Transactions are saved to the ATMs hard driveEOP Enhanced Operator Panel. LCD display and keyboard used by the

operator/engineer to inputEPP Encrypting Pin Pad. Customer keyboard that also houses the encryptorF/A Front Access. Lobby ATM which is serviced from the frontFascia The plastic moulded front of the ATM that faces the customerFDK Function Display Key. The variable function keys down either side of the

monitor

FLM First Line Maintenance. Removing jams and fitting paper rolls no toolsused

GOP Graphical Operator Panel. Touch screen for operator, used on Self ServATMs

HELGA High End LCD Graphics Adaptor. Digital Driver PCB for some LCDmonitors

Hood Lid or top cabinet door which lifts/opens for access to EOP and printersetc

I2C Interface to cassettes. Bus that connects the pick modules to thedispenser control board

IAD Independent ATM Deployers

I.E Improved Electronics. Term used for a particular generation of dispensersIMCRW Integrated Motorised Card Reader Writer. More modern version of SCRWJitter AN anti-fraud measure programmed into the card readerJournal Printer Module that records all transactions for later reference by the ATM

operatorLCD Liquid Crystal DisplayLDR Light Dependant Resistor. Sensor that dims the monitor in low ambient

light conditionsLease Line A permanent communication connection to the hostLISA Serial Adaptor PCB in a Pivat to give access to the SSPAs serial ports 3

and 4Lobby Type of ATM that is freestanding indoorsLogo Panel Fluorescent light cover bearing an operators name/logoLVDT Linear Variable Differential Transducer. Device that ensures that only one

note is dispensed at a timeM.E.I Media Entry Indicator. Flashing green light that prompts the user for card

input, cash output etcMisc I/F Miscellaneous Interface PCB. Board which controls various functions

including MEIs and Fluorescent tubesModem Type of communications device which uses an ordinary telephone line to

dial the hostMode Switch Switch for toggling between Supervisor mode and Normal modeMTBF Mean time between failures

Non-surchargingATMs

ATMs that do not charge a fee for withdrawing cash


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Normal Mode in which the ATM is in service and available for customer useNTS Note Thickness Sensor. Later version of LVDT for ensuring a single note

at a time is pickedNVRAM Non Volatile Random Access Memory. Area of PC where configuration is

held permanently by battery

Opacity Older method of detecting double notes by shining a light through thenoteOutdoor Pods Weatherproof housings for remote ATMsPersonas Generation of NCR ATMs (5870, 5884, 5885, 5886 etc)PCB Printed Circuit Board. Term for any electronic circuit board with

components fittedPC Core Computer in the ATM that runs the software and controls the modulesPELE 2 Pentium Entry Level Electronics 2. ATM PC core motherboard

supported Pentium 3 up to 1 GHZ processorPick Module Module that picks notes from the cassette and moves them to the

presenterPIRAT Power good Reset and Tamper PCB in Taledega Cores

PIVAT ATM PC core motherboard superseded PELE 2PM Preventative MaintenancePre I.E Before I.E. Early generation of currency dispenserPresenter Module (part of the dispenser) that presents cash to the customerPSU Power Supply Unit. Module that converts mains electricity into the DC

voltages required by all the ATM modulesPurge bin Container that stores rejected cash notes from the dispenserR/A Rear Access. Lobby ATM which is serviced from the backRaminator Anti-ramming device for ATMs. Works by absorbing and deflecting the

force exerted during an ATM ram raid.RAT Reset and Tamper PCB in Pivat cores

Receipt printer Module that issues a transaction receipt to the customerRemote ATM ATM that is not sited in a bank. Locations would include petrol stations,

convenience stores etc.SCIF Smart Card Interface PCB. Interfaces the chipstation to the SCRWSCRW Smart Card Reader Writer. Module that reads and writes data to the

customer card.SDC Serial Data Communications. The main data communications connecting

the modules in an ATMSecure Disposal Highly secure and tracked method of destroying hard drives and EPPs as

offered by TestLinkSelfServ Latest family of NCR ATMs (6622, 6625, 6634 etc.)Shutter Door mechanism that prevents customers tampering with modules. This

opens to let the customer have authorised access to modules (such asthe card reader or cash presenter)

Singularity Measurement method of determining thickness of notes for doubledetection

Skimming Fitting fraudulent devices to ATMs in order to clone customers cardsSLM Second Line Maintenance. Full repair service for the ATM including parts

replacementSOH State of Health. Display on the operator display which lists any faults or

low mediaSSPA/B Self Service Personality Adapter/Board. Adds SDC capability to PC cores

without it built in.

StatementPrinter

Printer that produces A4-sized statements to the customers


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SunlightViewable

High brightness LCD monitor

SupervisorMode

Mode in which ATM is serviced not in use for the customer

Surcharging

ATMs

ATMs that charge a fee for withdrawing cash

Talledega ATM PC core motherboard superseded PIVAT boardTCPIPCommunications

Communications Protocol (Internet Communication)

Triple DES 64- bit encryption systemTTW Through The Wall. An ATM that is fitted through a hole in the wallVacuum Method used to pick notes from cassettes during dispensingVestibule A lobby ATM that is fitted through an internal wall with a collar kit sealing

the holeWEEE The Waste Electrical & Electronic Directive

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