3M Security Systems Division

3M Hotel Software for

Micros Opera
3M Page Reader Software with
Micros Interface

Installation Guide
Manual No:
Version

2.0

Date:

October 2011

Contents

Page

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................... 3

INSTALLATION STEPS ............................................................................................................................. 3

2.1

DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE............................................................................................. 3

2.2

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ................................................................................................... 4

TESTING THE 3M SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................... 5

TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................................................................................................. 7

USING THE 3M READER WITH MICROS OPERA.............................................................................. 8

5.1

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BRIEF OVERVIEW OF ACTIVATING ADD ON LICENCE ....................................................... 8

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.

Installation Steps

There are several very simple steps to follow, in order to install the software:
Download the software from the FTP site
Install the software on the computer you wish to connect the reader to
Connect the reader

2.1

Downloading the Software

The 3M Hotel Software for Micros Opera can be downloaded from an FTP site. FTP site details:
HTTP URL:
Server Name:
Username:
Password:

http://rte.ftpstream.com/?lid=vlwodpzy
rte.ftpstream.com
3msdk_micros
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.

Once you access the FTP site you will see the following zip file, which contains the software.

3M Software for MICROS Opera (Swipe & Fullpage) 2.1.0.zip

Click the and save it to your computer.

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2.2

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 3rd party
applications that can be used to carry out this task.
Once the software has been extracted, located 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 software is now installed and ready to use.

Testing the 3M Software

Once the software is installed it is a good idea to test it is working. There are some demo programs shipped
with the software that can be used to do this.
To run the HLNonBlockingTestContainer demo program, navigate to the start menu shortcut and click it to open
the application.

Once the application starts it will connect to the reader. When it has successfully completed this connection, it
will display the start-up time in the bottom left of the window.
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Place a document on the reader to trigger a read. You will see the data read displayed on the various tabs.

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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.

Follow through the steps of the wizard to resolve the problem.

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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.

5.1

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.

5.2

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.

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