Chapter 8
Architecture
8.1Overview
To understand downloading, it helps to understand the architecture of the Ingenico 6500 terminal. Terms explained in this chapter are used in the subsequent chapters. This chapter explains the system architecture, how the unit connects to the host device, and the terminal’s architecture.
8.2System Architecture
The server (local or remote) sends information to the store controller (if present), which sends it to each host or point of sale device - typically an electronic cash register (ECR), and each ECR sends it to the Ingenico 6500 terminal attached to it. The Ingenico 6500 terminal in turn sends information back through the chain. Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the information flow for stores with and without a store controller.
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Figure 1 Single Unit Architecture | Figure 2 Multiple Unit Architecture |
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