3M

Hotel Software for

Micros Opera
AssureID Software with 3M Interface used
with Micros Opera
Installation Guide
Manual No:
Version 1.0
Date: October 2011
3M Security Systems Division
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Contents Page
1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2 PREREQUISITES ........................................................................................................................................ 3
3 INSTALLATION STEPS ............................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE ............................................................................................. 3
3.2 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................... 4
4 INSTALLING & LICENSING THE ASSURETEC SOFTWARE .......................................................... 5
5 TESTING THE 3M SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................... 8
6 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 11
7 USING THE 3M READER WITH MICROS OPERA ............................................................................ 13
7.1 BRIEF OVERVIEW OF ACTIVATING ADD ON LICENCE ..................................................... 13
7.2 SCREEN PAINTING ..................................................................................................................... 16


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1 Introduction
This document details the steps to following in order to successfully install the 3M hotel software for Micros
Opera.


Do not plug the reader in before installing the 3M reader drivers.

You must install the drivers first.
2 Prerequisites
The 3M Hotel software for Micros Opera has been tested and is compatible with the following versions of
AssureTec and Micros software:
AssureTec AssureID Data Capture Edition V4.1.2530
Micros Opera v5.0.03.01
For details on purchasing AssureTec software and obtaining licenses, please contact your local 3M subsidiary.
For details on purchasing and installing Micros Opera software, please contact your Micros representative.

3 Installation Steps
There are several very simple steps to follow, in order to install the software:
Download the 3M Hotel software for Micros Opera software from the FTP site.
Install the software on the computer you wish to connect the reader to.
Obtain, download, install and licence the AssureTec AssureID software.
Connect the reader
3.1 Downloading the Software
The 3M Hotel Software for Micros Opera can be downloaded from an FTP site. FTP site details:

HTTP URL: http://rte.ftpstream.com/?lid=vlwodpzy
Server Name: rte.ftpstream.com
Username: 3msdk_micros
Password: 3M_M1cr0s

The simplest way to connect to the FTP site is by using a web browser. Paste the HTTP URL into the address
bar of your web browser to access the site.



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Once you access the FTP site you will see the following zip file, which contains the software.
3M Software for MICROS Opera (AssureID) 1.1.0.zip

Click on the link and save it to your computer.

3.2 Installing the Software
Once the software has been downloaded, you are ready to install it.
The first step is to extract the software from the zip file to a known location. There are several 3
rd
party
applications that can be used to carry out this task.

Once the software has been extracted, locate the directory to which it has been saved and run the unzipped
ReleaseInstaller.exe to install the software.



A wizard will run to guide you through the steps of installation. Be sure to install the software and the drivers.
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The 3M software is now installed and ready to use.

4 Installing & Licensing the AssureTec Software

This software has been tested with AssureTec AssureID Data Capture Edition V4.1.2530

When installing, choose the option to install AssureID (there is no need to install the drivers).


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During the install it will ask to confirm you do not want to install the drivers. Proceed without installing
them.

Once installed there will be an icon in the system tray (if you are on Windows 7 you will have to enable
viewing the icon all the time to see it)



Right-click the icon in the system tray and choose "Activate Licence..."



Enter the licence key in the box provided and click the Activate Licence button.
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Icon will change (red cross removed) to indicate it has started.



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5 Testing the 3M Software
Once the software is installed it is a good idea to test it is working.
Navigate to the Bin directory of the 3M software (this will be C:\Program Files\3M\3M Reader Software For
Micros Opera (AT)\3M Readers\Bin by default)

Run the file OperaTestbed_Execute.bat file, which will launch a Java test application

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Click the Initialise button and you should receive the response as below:

Click the Is Ready button and you should receive the updated response as below

Click the Reset Device button and the display will update as below:
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Place a document on the reader and click the Scan button. If everything is working correctly, you will see the
results of the scan as below:

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When closing the application, you will see a screen as below prompting you to press any key. Press any key
and this window will close and the application will have fully closed.


6 Trouble shooting
If you cannot successfully use your 3M Reader with the demo software, you can trouble shoot the problem with
the Trouble Shooting Wizard to see if the issue is with the reader.
1. Turn off the AssureID service by right-clicking the AssureID icon in the system tray and choosing Shutdown
Service...


2. Run the MMMReaderTroubleShootingWizard from the Bin directory of the AssureID install (C:\Program
Files\AssureTec\AssureID\bin by default)

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Follow through the steps of the wizard to check the performance of the reader.

If this step proves successful and results in a working scanner, re-start the AssureTec service and try the initial
test from step 5 again.

If there is still no response, please consult the AssureID help for assistance with troubleshooting that software.
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7 Using the 3M Reader with Micros Opera
To use the 3M Reader with Micros Opera you must be using version 5.0.03.01 of the PMS software. You must
also activate the MMM reader ID add on licence. For detailed information about how to do this, please refer to
Micros documentation.

7.1 Brief Overview of Activating Add On Licence
Select the Add-on License dialog via the menu Setup-> License Codes -> PMS -> Add-on License.


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Select ID Document Scanning from the Add-On Licenses dialog.


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Enter your License Code and Activate the license.


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Make sure the ID Document Scanning Vendor is set to 3M.





7.2 Screen Painting
Additional fields may be added Screen Painting if required by the Customer. ID COUNTRY, DATE OF BIRTH,
etc. Please see Opera Online Help for Screen Painter Procedures.