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How to Configure the PAX A920Pro Payment Terminal

Learn how to assemble and configure the PAX A920Pro payment terminal.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

This article is a manual on how to configure the A920Pro payment terminal.

The PAX A920Pro is a versatile and secure payment terminal with an integrated high-speed thermal printer and dual cameras - a front camera and a rear camera with autofocus and flash, specifically designed to tasks like barcode scanning and receipt capture.

Assemble Device

  1. Slide open the lock on the back of the terminal.

    Open Lock

  2. Remove the battery.

    Remove Battery


    πŸ“— TIP

    Note the battery's orientation for correct placement later.


  3. The A920Pro has two SIM card slots:

    • SIM1 on the bottom

    • SIM2 on the top

    SIM Card Slots

  4. With the chip facing down and the cut corner on the left, push the SIM card fully into the SIM card slot.

    Push SIM into Slot

  5. Place the battery and the cover back.

  6. Slide the lock left to secure the cover.

    Lock Cover

  7. Open the top cover on the back of the terminal.

    Open Top Cover

  8. Insert the thermal printer roll.

    Insert Paper Roll

  9. Leave a bit of paper sticking out and close the cover.

    Close Cover


Device Setup

Prerequisites:

  • The device is configured in the PAX store.

  • Make sure that the location where the device will be used has internet access.


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    You can connect the device via Wi-Fi, a 4G network, or both for greater flexibility.


  • The device is plugged into a power outlet or fully charged.

  • The Ventrata terminal app is pushed to the device.

Connect Device to Network

  1. Turn the terminal on by holding the power button on the right side.

    Power Button


    πŸ“’ NOTE

    The first time the device is powered on, initialisation may take several minutes.


  2. Swipe down from the top of the screen to access settings by selecting the cogwheel.

    Settings

  3. Enter the password to your device.


    πŸ“’ NOTE

    In case you do not know your password, contact your Customer Success Representative.


  4. Tap the 'Network & Internet' option.

    Network & Internet

  5. Select 'Mobile network' for mobile data setup.

    Mobile Network

  6. Then, open the 'Advanced' menu.

  7. Scroll down to select 'Access point names'.

  8. Select 'APN'.

  9. Tap the '+' icon to add a new APN.

    New APN

  10. Set the following fields to onomondo:

    • Name

    • APN

    Set Up APN

  11. In the list of APNs, select onomondo.

    onomodo APN

  12. You should be connected to mobile data shortly.


Set up Device with Viva Wallet

  1. Open the Viva Wallet app.

  2. Select the device language.

    Device Language Selection

  3. Allow all permissions on the screen for full functionality.

    Set Permissions

  4. Set up an internet connection based on your preferred method and device type.

    Set Internet Connection

  5. When connected, on the activation screen, press the User Activation Code button.

    User Activation Code

  6. Copy the code displayed on the screen.

    Activation Code

  7. On your computer, log into your Viva Wallet Members page.

  8. Go to Sales > Physical Payments.

  9. Select 'Card Terminals'.

    Card Terminals

  10. Press the New Card Terminal button.

    New Card Terminal

  11. Copy the activation code into the 'Device code' field.

  12. Then, press Next.

    Device Code

  13. Check the account name on the device.

  14. Press the Continue button if the account name is correct.

    Activate Payment on Account

  15. The set up is successfully completed when the Viva Wallet menu appears onscreen.

    Setup Complete

  16. Return to the main screen.

  17. The Ventrata terminal app should be already installed.


🎞️ VIDEO

Watch this video to view the configuration process:


Create Terminal

To use a PAX A920Pro payment terminal with the Ventrata terminal app, create a terminal entry for the device in the Ventrata dashboard.

  1. Go to Ticket Terminals > Terminals.

    Terminals

  2. If you use Destinations, select the destination for which you want to add the new terminal.

    Destination

  3. Press the + New Terminal button.

    New Terminal

  4. Enter β€˜Name’.

    Terminal Name


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    Make sure to enter a descriptive name so the device is easily recognised in the list.


  5. Enter the device’s serial number.

    Serial Number


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    You can find the Serial Number on the back of the device (copy the number following S/N).

    Serial Number


  6. Check or change the destination in which the terminal device will be used.

    Destination

  7. Select the appropriate payment gateway.

    Gateway

  8. Select the Terminals mode.

    Mode - Terminals

  9. Press the Create Terminal button.

    Create Terminal

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