Data entry client

PXC Windows Data Entry Client program is provided as an "out of the box" solution for data entry of credit card details and amounts for Windows NT OR Windows 95/98 PC workstations. The Windows user is presented with a simple, easy to use Windows screen dialog that has intelligent features like auto-tab between fields. The user enters the card number, expiry date, and amount and presses [Enter] to obtain an authorisation. Any Windows 95+ PC can run the Windows Client application and up to 256 separate Windows clients can be simultaneously connected to Payment Express® Server.

Technical Specifications/Features:
  • Product selection
    The user can select a predefined Product, which directs the transaction at the corresponding account.
  • Account Selection
    This feature makes the product especially suitable for businesses that process transactions on behalf of suppliers who would prefer that credit card transactions be settled directly to a supplier account.
  • User Authentication
    Before any transactions can take place the user must logon using a Username/Password.
  • Refunds
    The ability to process refunds can be restricted to certain user logons.
  • NT Logon Name/IP Address capture
    The users NT Logon Name and IP Address are captured and stored with each transaction to help with tracking down fraudulent use.

Requirements/Downloads:

Figure 1 Payment Express Client Operator display (Ready)

Field Description

Card

Credit Card Number (13-16 digits)

Expiry

Month and Year of Credit Card Expiry Date

Amt

Dollars and Cents amount.

Name

Card holder name as appears on card

MerchantRef

Optional reference number

Status Indicator

Green Ready indicates online. Red and "offline" label indicates problem communicating with OCV Server.

Result

Transaction response is displayed here.

Enter Card Number in entry box marked. Expiry Date and Amount are also required fields. The Title Bar and MerchantRef labels can be customized to suit.

Figure 2 Data Entry Client Settings

The settings page is accessed by clicking on the icon in the title bar of the main dialog. The purpose of the settings page is to view and modify basic settings used to locate the Payment Express Server.

Setting Description

Primary Server 

Address and TCP/IP port of the Payment Express Server. 

Secondary Server

If enabled, identifies a secondary (backup) Payment Express Server).

AutoLogon

If checked, an AutoLogon is performed on startup using the saved Username/password.

Trace

If checked, a trace file is produced for debugging purposes.

HotKey for popup

A hotkey (one touch key) may be assigned for the application popup. 

 

Refund Transaction

The PXC Data Entry Client can support refund transactions. This must be configured at the Payment Express Host. When logged on to an account with refund privilege granted, the user interface includes a "Refund" check box:

Figure 3  Data Entry Client with Refund Enabled