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    uniFLOW Release Station Installation & Configuration
  Versioning Versioning Version Date Author(s) Reviewer(s) 1.0 03-Sep-2014 Sebastian Husnik Oliver Shikaloski, Holger Bauszus, Thomas Lemmer 1.1 05-Sep-2014 Sebastian Husnik Thomas Lemmer 1.2 08-Sep-2014 Sebastian Husnik Thomas Lemmer 1.3 17-Sep-2014 Sebastian Husnik Thomas Lemmer  1.4 06-Oct-2014 Sebastian Husnik Thomas Lemmer  1.5 08-Oct-2014 Sebastian Husnik Thomas Lemmer WP Name uniFLOW Release Station - Installation & Configuration Knowledgebase MOMKB-770 https://web.nt-ware.net/its/browse/MOMKB-770 File Name uniFLOW Release Station - Installation & Configuration.pdf Technologies concerned uniFLOW Release Station, uniFLOW Short Summary This document describes the installation and configuration of the uniFLOW Release Station. Document changes Version Topic(s) Changes 1.1 Configuration (on page 12), Network Configuration (on page 21), Firmware Update (on page 23), Factory Reset (on page 22), Job Release via uniFLOW Release Station (on page 24)  Added note that IPv6 is not supported  Added note about USB drive file system (FAT, FAT32)  Updated cost center search description 1.2 Card Reader (on page 18)  Added PLUS card reader configuration instructions 1.3 Mounting Options (on page 10)  Corrected a link 1.4 Card Reader (on page 18)  Added MiCard PLUS config tool download instructions. 1.5 FCC and IC Compliance Notes (on page 4)  Updated IC Notes
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uniFLOW Release Station  Contents    I  Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 1 2 Available Models ........................................................................................ 2 3 Scope of Supply .......................................................................................... 2 4 Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 3 5 FCC and IC Compliance Notes ..................................................................... 4 6 Ports ........................................................................................................... 6 7 Supported Card Standards .......................................................................... 7 8 LED / Beep Status ....................................................................................... 9 9 Mounting Options .................................................................................... 10 10 Copy Control Cables.................................................................................. 10 11 Installation ............................................................................................... 11 12 Configuration ........................................................................................... 12 12.1 Advanced Configuration .............................................................................................. 13 12.1.1  Specific Settings ................................................................................................................................ 15 12.2 uniFLOW Release Station Website ............................................................................... 16 12.2.1  Release Station .................................................................................................................................. 16 12.2.2  Card Reader ....................................................................................................................................... 18 12.2.3  Port Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 19 12.2.3.1 Signal Interpreter ............................................................................................................................................. 19 12.2.4  Network Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 21 12.2.5  Support .............................................................................................................................................. 22 12.2.6  Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................. 22 12.2.7  About ................................................................................................................................................. 22 12.3 MiCard Configuration .................................................................................................. 22 12.4 Factory Reset .............................................................................................................. 22 12.5 Firmware Update ........................................................................................................ 23 13 Job Release via uniFLOW Release Station ................................................. 24 14 Index ........................................................................................................ 27
uniFLOW Release Station      1  1 Introduction The uniFLOW Release Station is an easy to use external terminal with touch screen and embedded card reader that can be used for releasing personal secure print jobs from any device as well as for print & copy accounting.  Copy accounting can only be used on devices for which a copy control cable has been developed and produced. For a list of available copy control cables, please refer to chapter Copy Control Cables (on page 10). Specifications  5.7 inch capacitive multi-touch screen.  Integrated MiCard contactless card readers or model without card reader for PIN code or credentials authentication.  Integrated two port network switch. For a use in projects, the uniFLOW Release Station is furthermore equipped with:  A USB port for connecting external MiCard card readers via USB.  An I/O connector for controlling and monitoring copying devices via copy control cable.
uniFLOW Release Station      2    2 Available Models The  uniFLOW  Release  Station  is  available  in  versions  with  integrated  MiCard  card readers and in a version without integrated card reader. Available Models  uniFLOW Release Station Hitag  (with MiCard Hitag reader)  uniFLOW Release Station HID  (with MiCard HID reader)  uniFLOW Release Station Multi  (with MiCard Multi reader)  uniFLOW Release Station PLUS  (with MiCard PLUS reader)  uniFLOW Release Station Touch    (PIN  code  or  credentials  only;  without integrated card reader)   3 Scope of Supply The uniFLOW Release Station package includes:  The uniFLOW Release Station device.  A patch cable to connect the device to a printer.  Power supply.  The uniFLOW Release Station Installation Guide.
uniFLOW Release Station      3    4 Technical Specifications Power Supply: The power supply must be a limited power source (LPS), which delivers a voltage of 12 V DC and a min. current of 1.0 A. A polarized plug 2.1/5.5 mm is to be used, with positive wire to the inner jack. Rated Voltage: 12 V    LPS Ethernet: 2x RJ-45 Ethernet connection with a built in 10/100 MBit switch. USB: USB Type A connection with USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) to connect a USB identification device. D-SUB-15: Digital I/O Connector to lock / unlock the machine for copy accounting. D-SUB-15HD: Digital I/O Connector to lock / unlock the machine for copy accounting. Ambient temperature: 0 … +35 °C    (32 … +95 °F) Safety restrictions:   Use only in closed rooms. uniFLOW: uniFLOW and/or RPS V5.3 or higher Status LEDs: The uniFLOW Release Station is equipped with different LEDs depending on the built in card reader. See chapter LED/Beep Status (see "LED / Beep Status" on page 9) for more info.    Changes and/or modifications of the uniFLOW Release Station not approved by NT-ware Systemprogrammierung GmbH will invalidate the user’s authority to operate the uniFLOW Release Station.   FCC        IC
uniFLOW Release Station      4    5 FCC and IC Compliance Notes FCC Compliance Notes Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  device,  pursuant  to  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  These  limits  are  designed  to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  equipment  generates,  uses  and  can  radiate  radio  frequency  energy  and,  if  not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  radio  communications. However,  there  is  no  guarantee  that  interference will  not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IC Compliance Notes For all models with integrated RFID functionality (uniFLOW Release Station Hitag, HID, Multi, PLUS): This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.   Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)  l'appareil  ne  doit  pas  produire  de  brouillage,  et  (2)  l'utilisateur  de  l'appareil  doit accepter  tout  brouillage  radioélectrique  subi,  même  si  le  brouillage  est  susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.   For all models without RFID functionalty (uniFLOW Release Station Touch): CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
uniFLOW Release Station      5  Product Label Location The product label is permanently attached on the device housing as indicated below:  For some installations, a plastic cover will be attached that can be easily removed.
uniFLOW Release Station      6    6 Ports   1. Network port 1: To connect the uniFLOW Release Station to the printer or to the network. 2. Network port 2: To connect the uniFLOW Release Station to the printer or to the network. 3. USB port: Used  to  connect  an  additional MiCard  USB  card  reader  to  the  uniFLOW Release Station. 4. Copy Control port 1: To connect a copy control cable. 5. Copy Control port 2: To connect a copy control cable. 6. RJ45 port: Only for internal use. 7. Power input jack: To connect the external power supply.
uniFLOW Release Station      7    7 Supported Card Standards  uniFLOW Release Station HITAG Read unique ID number using the following standards HITAG 2, HITAG S, EM4102 and EM4150 technologies Configurable HITAG 1 technology Operating frequency 125 kHz  uniFLOW Release Station HID Read transponders using the following standards PCProx technology from HID Configurable Reading out different lengths of Facility Codes and ID Codes of the PCProx technology HID cards. Operating frequency 125 kHz  uniFLOW Release Station Multi Read unique ID number using the following standards MIFARE® and MIFARE® ultra light technologies, MIFARE® DESFire (EV1), iCLASS®, Inside Contactless, other ISO15693 / ISO14443A cards/transponders. Configurable LEGIC prime, LEGIC advant Operating frequency 13,56 MHz
uniFLOW Release Station      8  uniFLOW Release Station PLUS 125 kHz Supported Cards  AWID  Cardax*  CASI-RUSCO®  Deister*  DIGITAG  EM 410x  Farpointe Data  GProx™ II*  HID® Prox  HiTag 1, S & 2  Indala® (Motorola)  ioProx™ (Kantech)  Keri NXT  Keri*  Nexwatch (Honeywell)  Pyramid  Radio Key®  ReadyKey Pro* *Unique ID   13,56 MHz Supported Cards  Advant CSN (Legic)  eTag CSN  HID iCLASS CSN  I-Code CSN  I-tag CSN  ISO 14443A CSN  ISO 15693 CSN  MIFARE CSN
uniFLOW Release Station      9    8 LED / Beep Status The uniFLOW Release Station is equipped with either three, one or no LEDs, depending on what model is used. uniFLOW Release Station Hitag/HID/Multi The  uniFLOW  Release  Station  Hitag/HID/Multi  is  equipped  with  3  status LEDs:  green (left),  yellow (middle)  and  red  (right).  The  table  below shows  the  status  information given by the respective LED. Status Green LED Yellow LED Red LED Booting up flashing  flashing Not synchronized   flashing Synchronized (operating)  flashing  Authentication OK on flashing  Authentication failed  flashing on  The uniFLOW Release Station Hitag/HID/Multi is equipped with a  little beeper which emits  different  beep  tones  for  different  statuses.  The  table  below  shows  the  status information given by the beeper. Status Beep Signal The card reader is booting up. 2 x fast The card reader is not parameterized which means, there was no saved config found. 2 x slow The card reader is parameterized. A configuration was found on the device. 1 x short If parameters are sent to the card reader. 2 x slow A card has been detected. 1 x long If a Facility Code has been detected as invalid. 3 x fast uniFLOW Release Station Plus The uniFLOW Release Station Plus is equipped with 1 status LED that can show three colors: Green, Yellow and Red. The table below shows the status information given by the LED. Status LED color/Beep Booting up yellow, then green with beep Not synchronized flashing yellow
uniFLOW Release Station     10  Status LED color/Beep Synchronized (idle) steady red Reading/Hold green with beep uniFLOW Release Station Touch The  uniFLOW  Release Station  Touch does  not have any  LEDs.  Neither does it  have  a beeper. Network Port LED (all models) Status   LED color A link to a network is established. green A link to a network is established and data is transmitting. green flashing The network speed is 100 Mbit/s. yellow ON The network speed is 10 Mbit/s. yellow OFF   9 Mounting Options There are different ways of mounting the uniFLOW Release Station. Depending on the device manufacturer and model, the uniFLOW Release Station can either be attached directly to the machine using a device bracket, be mounted to the wall or be set up on a stand pole next to the machine.  Brackets are sold separately and are not included by default with the uniFLOW Release Station.   For a detailed list of all available mounting options, please refer to the NT-ware Accessory Guide which can be found on the NT-ware Partner Site (https://web.nt-ware.net/partner/).   10 Copy Control Cables A copy control cable is needed to make use of uniFLOW copy accounting options. The cables are developed by NT-ware to make them fit to the uniFLOW Release Station.
uniFLOW Release Station     11   Copy control cables are sold separately and are not included by default with the uniFLOW Release Station.   For a detailed list of all available copy control cables, please refer to the NT-ware DIF Portal (http://difportal.nt-ware.net) or to the NT-ware Accessory Guide which can be found on the NT-ware Partner Site (https://web.nt-ware.net/partner/).   11 Installation Required Components  uniFLOW Release Station.  Power supply for the uniFLOW Release Station.  Printer.  Network cable (delivered with the uniFLOW Release Station). Optional Components  Copy control cable for the manufacturer and model of your device.   Please refer to the NT-ware DIF Portal (http://difportal.nt-ware.net) or to the Accessory Guide on the NT-ware Partner Site (https://web.nt-ware.net/partner/) for more information about which copy control cable is required for your specific machine(s). Installation 1. Switch off the desired printer. 2. Disconnect the printer from the network. 3. Attach network cable of the printer to one of the two network ports. 4. Optional:  In  case  copy  accounting  is  required  on  an  MFP:  Attach  the  uniFLOW Release Station with the respective copy control cable to the MFP.  Connecting  the  copy  control  cable  to  your  MFP  might  require additional installation steps. 5. Attach the uniFLOW Release Station to the network. 6. Attach the power supply to the uniFLOW Release Station. 7. The uniFLOW Release Station boots up. 8. Switch on the printer. The uniFLOW Release Station is now ready for more advanced configurations. For the uniFLOW Release Station configuration, see chapter Configuration.
uniFLOW Release Station     12  12 Configuration The uniFLOW Release Station works without any additional configuration if your network has a DHCP server configured to provide an IP address.   If no DHCP  is  available, the  uniFLOW  Release Station obtains an  IP  address from the link-local block (for IPv4 169.254.0.0/16).  uniFLOW Release Station does not support IPv6 at the moment. 1. After  the  uniFLOW  Release  Station  has  been  successfully  connected  to  the network of the uniFLOW server, it will display its assigned IP address:  2. The uniFLOW Release Station has now to be assigned to a Secure Print - Output Printer in  uniFLOW. To  do so, the  Secure  Output  Printer with  uniFLOW  Release Station printer wizard has to be used: a. In the uniFLOW Server Configuration, go to Printer > Wizard. b. Select the Secure Output Printer with uniFLOW Release Station. c. Follow the steps of the wizard. Make sure to have IP addresses of the Release Station and the printer at hand. 3. After the uniFLOW Release Station has been successfully configured in uniFLOW, it will display the login screen of the login method you chose during the wizard. The uniFLOW Release Station is now ready to use.   The  uniFLOW  Release  Station  does  not  require  any  separate  license  to  be purchased in order to work with uniFLOW and RPS.  The  uniFLOW  Release  Station  uses  TCP  port  8000  for  discovery  and  EAI communication  with  uniFLOW.  Make  sure  this  port  is  open  in  both  directions  if you have any connection problems.
uniFLOW Release Station     13      Copy accounting can only be used on devices for which a copy control cable has been developed and produced. For a list of available copy control cables, please refer to chapter Copy Control Cables (on page 10).   12.1 Advanced Configuration If you want to change the configuration of the uniFLOW Release Station after you have run the wizard, you can do so simply by running the wizard again. Alternatively,  you  can  change  the  settings  configured  during  the  wizard  under Connections > Agents/Terminals > EAI. The sections relevant for the uniFLOW Release Station are General Information, List view and the Network Configuration. General Configuration Here  you  can  define  a  global  behavior  that  applies  to  all  uniFLOW  Release  Stations connected to the uniFLOW server. To configure the global behavior, expand the select box next to Please  select  one of the  embedded  applets  to  change  its  configuration  and  choose  uniFLOW  Release Station. The options are the same as explained in chapter Specific Settings (on page 15).
uniFLOW Release Station     14   The general configuration set here is only used, if no settings are made under Specific Settings (on page 15) for the corresponding uniFLOW Release Station. List view This section lists all configured EAI devices in uniFLOW. The uniFLOW Release Station is listed here as well. The uniFLOW Release Station can be configured by clicking the   button. This will open a new window with device specific settings. Please refer to the chapter Specific Settings (on page 15) for a detailed explanation of these options. Network Configuration Here you can configure the IP address of the uniFLOW Release Station.  IPs: Currently configured EAI devices and their IP addresses.  Device: IP address of the uniFLOW Release Station.  Server: http://<uniFLOW_Release_Station>:8000/mom/eai.htm  Update interval in sec.: The interval in which EAI devices are being detected by uniFLOW or an RPS.
uniFLOW Release Station     15  12.1.1 Specific Settings The  uniFLOW  Release  Station  specific  settings  can  be  changed  under  Connections  > Agents/Terminals >  EAI  >  List  view.  Click  on  the    button  of  the  Release  Station entry.  Please note that not all settings are relevant for the uniFLOW Release Station. Therefore, only settings applicable to the Release Station are described here.  General: Select  the  main  functionality  for  the  uniFLOW  Release  Station.  You  can  select more than one functionality at the time by holding the shift key and selecting with the mouse. o PrintJobRelease: Allows the uniFLOW Release Station to access your secure printing queue and release your print jobs. o DeviceLock: Allows the uniFLOW Release Station to lock the device until the user logs in.  Device Lock is only available, if a copy control cable is used.  Authentication: Select the desired authentication method here. o PIN: The user is asked to enter their PIN code. o Username/Password: The user is asked to enter their Username/Password. o CardReader: The user is asked to swipe their card. o CardReader with PIN: The  user  is  asked  to  swipe  their  card.  Alternatively,  the  user  can  login  with their PIN code by hitting the PIN Code button. o CardReader with Username/Password: The  user  is  asked  to  swipe  their  card.  Alternatively,  the  user  can  login  with their user name and password by hitting the AD Login button.  Cost Center Selection: Tick the checkbox if you want to give users the possibility to select a cost center on the uniFLOW Release Station after having logged in.
uniFLOW Release Station     16   Card Registration Method: If you have unknown cards in the system and you are using a Card Reader for the authentication, you can select a card registration method here. This can either be via UserName/Password or via TIC (Temporary Identification Code).   12.2 uniFLOW Release Station Website The uniFLOW Release Station website contains general information and configuration options about the device like its firmware version, its serial number and its current IP address. The website can be accessed under: http://<uniFLOW_Release_Station>:8002/config.htm The following chapters explain the different web pages.  12.2.1 Release Station The Release Station site gives information about the following:  Serial Number: This is the serial number of the uniFLOW Release Station itself. It is used to select a  uniFLOW  Release  Station  during  the  printer  wizard.  You  will  also  find  this number on a sticker on the back of each uniFLOW Release Station.   The serial number of the uniFLOW Release Station is derived from its MAC address (without colons and leading zeros).
uniFLOW Release Station     17   Software Version: The current firmware version of the uniFLOW Release Station.  Last ID (raw): Shows the last read card number without code conversion (raw data).   This option is only displayed if Restrict HTTP Access to IP is set.  Name: You  can  change  the  default name  of  the  uniFLOW  Release  Station  for  an  easier identification of the device itself, for example the name of the associated printer. The name will also appear as Model name under the List view of the uniFLOW EAI settings.   The preconfigured default name is "uniFLOW Release Station".  Restrict HTTP Access to IP: Only the computer with the IP address entered here is able to open the websites of the  uniFLOW Release Station. The  uniFLOW Server will always have  access to the uniFLOW Release Station independent of the settings here. If left blank, there is no access limitation.  Session timeout (seconds): Specify the time it takes for the uniFLOW Release Station to automatically log out if a user has logged in and does not touch the screen and the device is not used.  Contact server on interval (minutes): Contacts the uniFLOW server on the given interval. It the uniFLOW Release Station fails  to  reach  the  server  3  consecutive  times,  it  displays  the  "Waiting  for Configuration" screen. This is disabled by default (0).  Language: Specify the language of the uniFLOW Release Station on-screen UI.  Save & Reboot: Saves the settings and restarts the uniFLOW Release Station to apply them.   A restart of the uniFLOW Release Station is necessary in order for the settings to be applied. The login screen is updated once the language strings have been downloaded.
uniFLOW Release Station     18     12.2.2 Card Reader If  you  own  a  uniFLOW  Release  Station  PLUS,  you  can  upload  a  MiCard  PLUS configuration file here in order to configure the build-in MiCard PLUS card reader with specific  settings.  The  configuration  file  can  be  created  using  the  MiCard  PLUS configuration utility (pcProxConfig.exe): 1. Download the newest version of the MiCard PLUS configuration utility.  To download the file, please refer to MANUAL - uniFLOW Release Station  -  Installation  and  Configuration  (MOMKB-770)  in  the NT-ware Knowledgebase. Please  note  that  registration  is  required  in  order  to  access  the NT-ware Knowledgebase. 2. Install and run pcProxConfig.exe. 3. Select File > Save USB device hex raw data to (SDK) file ...  The option Save  USB  device  hex raw  data to  (SDK) file  ... is only available in the new versions of the pcProxConfig.exe. 4. Save the configuration text file. 5. On  the uniFLOW  Release Station  Card  Reader  site, browse  for the  configuration text file and click Upload & Configure.  For  more  information,  please  refer  to  chapter  MiCard  Configuration  in  the  uniFLOW User Manual.  Upload & Configure: Uploads  the  configuration  file  to  the  uniFLOW  Release  Station  and  applies  the settings.
uniFLOW Release Station     19   12.2.3 Port Configuration The Port Configuration site allows you to change the DIPORT settings. These can be changed by uploading a certain configuration file (PORT.ini). Please refer to  chapter  Signal  Interpreter  (on  page  19)  in  the  installation  manual  for  more information about how to create such a configuration file.   12.2.3.1 Signal Interpreter The  uniFLOW  Release  Station  signal  interpreter  allows  the  configuration  of  simple pattern matching rules. These include multi-click events and clock driven events while observing multiple I/O port pins in parallel.
uniFLOW Release Station     20  .INI Configuration [PORTS] The  Digital  Input  Port  can  be  configured  in  the  a  .INI  file  on  the  uniFLOW  Release Station. The general configuration is in the [PORT] section as follows:  REVERSE  -  Set  to  1  if  the  bit  order  of  the  I/O  port  pins  shall  be  reversed,  e.g. b101000 instead of b000101. Otherwise, set to 0. This means that for example the port  pin  previously  addressed  as  [DIPORT0]  would  then  be  addressed  as [DIPORT5].  INVERT - Set to 1  if  the  bits on the I/O port pins shall be inverted, e.g. b001000 instead of b110111. Otherwise, set to 0. [DIPORTn] Each  pin  on  the  I/O  port  can  be  configured  under  [DIPORT0]  ...  [DIPORT5].  The following settings are available: Interpreter Parameters  DEBOUNCE - The number of milliseconds after a signal edge has been detected, to suspend  monitoring.  Helps  to  solve  double-click  problems  because  of  signal bouncing.  TIMEOUT  -  period  since  last  edge  after  which  an  open  multi-click  sequence  is terminated.  A  multi-click  sequence  is  regarded  as  open  after  the  first  matching event.  EDGE - 0 for valid signal event on rising edge, 1 for falling edge, 2 for both edges.  RULEn - defines rules for pattern matching as explained below. n may be within 1 to  16.  The  sequence  must  be  continuous  or  the  rules  won't  be  used  after  the discontinuity.  For  example  if  RULE1,  RULE2,  RULE3,  RULE5  are  defined,  only RULE1, 2 and 3 will be used. Interpreter Rules Different Rules can be defined for each port pin in the respective [DIPORTn] sections. Rules must be defined under the port which holds the clock signal in order to trigger port events. The rule format is RULE{number}={product}: {mask}, {pattern}, {counter}, {clicks} where  {number}: 1,2,3,... up to 16. Do not use a leading 0, i.e. do not use RULE01, RULE02 … but instead RULE1, RULE2 …  {product}: Product index which is used for click counting if the rule matches. The product index is calculated directly as mask&x if the value is set to -1, where x is the data word on the I/O port and "&" denotes the binary AND operator. The data bits in x may occur reversed or inverted or both if configured as explained under [PORTS] above.  {mask}, {pattern}: The rule match condition holds true if mask&x = pattern, where x is the data word on the I/O port. Again, "&" denotes the binary AND operator.
uniFLOW Release Station     21  The data bits in x may be reversed or inverted or both if configured as explained under [PORTS] above.  {counter}:  For  multi-clicks  the  assignment  of  a  counter  index  is  required.  The counter index may be within 0 and 15 and if not used set to -1. The counters are shared between all [DIPORTn] sections.  {clicks}: Set to 0 if multi-clicks are not used. Otherwise, give the number of clicks for this match to hold true.   Note that that the numerical values in the rules (and only in the rules, not elsewhere) can be entered either in decimal (e.g. 17), binary (b10001), octal (o21) or hexadecimal (0xd1 or $D1) format. Comments can be started after the {clicks} value with any non-whitespace character, for example '#' or ';'. Example An example of the PORT.ini would look like this: [DIPORT2]  DEBOUNCE=20  EDGE=0  TIMEOUT=200  RULE1=2:3,0,-1,0 #copy A4 COL  RULE2=4:3,1,-1,0 #copy A3 COL  RULE3=1:3,2,-1,0 #copy A4 B/W  RULE4=3:3,3,-1,0 #copy A3 B/W   12.2.4 Network Configuration This page displays the network configuration of the uniFLOW Release Station.  Activate DHCP: If checked, the uniFLOW Release Station uses DHCP to obtain IP Address, Netmask and Gateway automatically. If unchecked, you have to enter IP Address, Netmask and Gateway manually for a static IP address.  Save & Reboot: Saves the settings and reboots the uniFLOW Release Station to apply them.   uniFLOW Release Station does not support IPv6 at the moment.
uniFLOW Release Station     22  12.2.5 Support Here  you  can  display,  export  and  clear  the  log  of  the  uniFLOW  Release  Station. The uniFLOW Release Station support team might request a copy of the log file, in order to solve problems more effectively. 12.2.6 Upgrade On this screen you can upload a file to update the firmware of the uniFLOW Release Station. For more information, refer to chapter Firmware Update (on page 23). 12.2.7 About General information about the uniFLOW Release Station and legal info. 12.3 MiCard Configuration The uniFLOW Release Station is available in versions with different integrated MiCard card readers. These card readers are preconfigured with a standard configuration and can  be  used  in  most  cases  without  any  further  configuration  necessary.  However,  if you still want to configure specific settings for the card readers, you can do so under Connections > Agents/Terminals > MiCard.  The MiCard PLUS reader cannot be configured in uniFLOW. Please use its configuration utility and upload a configuration file instead. For more information,  refer to chapter Card Reader (on page 18). For  more  information  about  the  MiCard  specific  settings  available,  please  refer  to chapter MiCard Configuration in the uniFLOW User Manual. 12.4 Factory Reset It  is  possible  to  do  a  factory  reset  to  the  internal  settings  of  the  uniFLOW  Release Station: 1. Create an empty text file with the name: ResetToFactoryDefaults.txt. 2. Copy the file to the root folder of an USB drive formatted with FAT or FAT32 file system. 3. Connect the USB drive to the uniFLOW Release Station. 4. The uniFLOW Release Station detects the USB drive and if it finds the file, it resets the settings and automatically reboots.  The following settings are reset to default:  Release Station: o Name   o Restrict HTTP access to IP
uniFLOW Release Station     23  o Session timeout   o Contact server on interval   o Language  Port Configuration: o The default ports configuration file is used.  Network Configuration: o Activate DHCP   The MiCard and MiCard Plus configuration is not covered by the factory reset.   12.5 Firmware Update It  is  possible to  update the  firmware of  the uniFLOW  Release  Station.  To  do  so, you first  have  to  download  the  newest  firmware  .apk  file.  You  can  find  the  newest firmware .apk file in the NT-ware Knowledgebase. There are two ways to update the firmware of the uniFLOW Release Station: Via USB drive: 1. Copy the downloaded .apk to the root folder of an USB drive formatted with FAT or FAT32 file system. 2. Plug-in  the  USB  drive  while  the  uniFLOW  Release  Station  app  is  running.  The uniFLOW  Release  Station  will  detect  the  USB  drive  mounting  and  read  the  first .apk file it finds in the root folder.   3. A pop-up window appears asking you to install the application. Select Install. 4. After installation, select Open to start the new uniFLOW Release Station firmware. Via web browser: 1. Open  http://<uniFLOW_Release_Station>:8002/upgrade.htm  in  a  browser  to access the Release Station - Upgrade web page. 2. Under Upload package, click the Browse button and select downloaded .apk file. 3. Click Upload & Install and wait until the web page displays sent. 4. A pop-up window appears asking you to install the application. Select Install. 5. After installation select Open to start the new uniFLOW Release Station firmware.  You can check the new version of the firmware by hitting the top bar of the screen to open the About page. You can see the build version there.  Only official NT-ware signed .apk files can be used for the firmware update.
uniFLOW Release Station     24    13 Job Release via uniFLOW Release Station The core functionality of the uniFLOW Release Station is the job release of your print jobs in the secure print queue. After  you  have  logged in  with  your  PIN  or  card  and  have  selected your  desired  cost center (see below), your secure  print  queue is displayed. Here, the following actions are available:  Print+Delete: Prints the selected jobs and deletes them.  Delete: Deletes the selected jobs with without printing them.  Print+Keep: Prints the selected jobs and keeps in in the queue.  Refresh: Refreshes the jobs displayed in the secure queue.  Select All: Selects all jobs on the current page.   One page can display a maximum of 100 jobs. If there are more than 100 jobs in the queue, you can scroll down and tap the arrow buttons to go to switch pages.  Logout: Logs out the currently logged in user.
uniFLOW Release Station     25  Simply select the desired job by tapping on it and select the appropriate action.  Cost Center Selection If you enabled cost center selection during the configuration of the uniFLOW Release Station, you will be first presented with the Cost Center Selection screen after logging in. Select the desired cost center and choose one of the following actions:  Cancel: Return to the login screen.  Search: Search for the cost center entered in the Search field on top of the screen.  Clear: Remove the search filter.  Up: Move up a cost center level.  Down: Move down a cost center level.  Login: Proceed to the secure print queue.   One page can display a maximum of 100 cost centers. If there are more than 100 cost centers, you can scroll down and tap the arrow buttons to go to switch pages.
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uniFLOW Release Station  Index   27  14 Index . .INI Configuration • 20 A About • 22 Advanced Configuration • 13 Available Models • 2 C Card Reader • 3, 18, 22 Configuration • 3, 12 Copy Control Cables • 1, 10, 13 D Disclaimer • 5 F Factory Reset • 3, 22 FCC and IC Compliance Notes • 3, 4 Firmware Update • 3, 22, 23 I Installation • 11 Introduction • 1 J Job Release via uniFLOW Release Station • 3, 24 L LED / Beep Status • 3, 9 M MiCard Configuration • 22 Mounting Options • 3, 10 N Network Configuration • 3, 21 P Port Configuration • 19 Ports • 6 R Release Station • 16 S Scope of Supply • 2 Signal Interpreter • 19 Specific Settings • 13, 14, 15 Support • 22 Supported Card Standards • 7 Symbols • 7 T Technical Specifications • 3 U uniFLOW Release Station Website • 16 Upgrade • 22 V Versioning • 3
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