SP30 PIN Pad: Tamper Error
Description
PED Tampered error message on PIN pad
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If after powering up the A80 terminal, the SP30 PIN Pad display reads "PED TAMPERED! PLS INPUT PWD:", the PIN Pad must be swapped out.
All devices have security safeguards that ensure that secure information contained within them cannot be extracted from them. If these safeguards are activated, then the device will be rendered inoperable and must be swapped out.
Situations that could cause a tamper error
- Terminal or PIN pad thrown or dropped from an extreme height
- Shell of the terminal or PIN pad cracked
- Removal of any screw in either the terminal or PIN pad
- Extreme heat or extreme cold