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86 Chapter 8 Architecture
Section 8.1 Overview
Chapter 8
Architecture
8.1 Overview
To understand downloading, it helps to understand the architecture of the Ingenico 6500
terminal. Terms explained in this chapter are used in the subsequent chapters. This chapter
explains the system architecture, how the unit connects to the host device, and the terminal’s
architecture.
8.2 System Architecture
The server (local or remote) sends information to the store controller (if present), which sends
it to each host or point of sale device - typically an electronic cash register (ECR), and each
ECR sends it to the Ingenico 6500 terminal attached to it. The Ingenico 6500 terminal in turn
sends information back through the chain. Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the information flow
for stores with and without a store controller.
Figure 1 Single Unit Architecture Figure 2 Multiple Unit Architecture
Server
ECR
Ingenico 6500
ECR
Ingenico
6500
ECR
Ingenico
6500
ECR
Ingenico
6500
Store Controller
Host
Server