ECR-Interface

ZVT-Protocol

Manufacturer Independent Protocol

between Payment Terminals and
Electronic Cash Register Systems / Vending Machines

Commands
Bitmaps
Error Messages

Disclaimer
The following information is based on the current state of knowledge and is provided with-
out guarantee. Modifications and errors excepted.

Revision 13.06
Date 06.05.2015
Status release
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0 History ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
1 Definitions ...............................................................................................................................................22
1.1 Terms and Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................22
1.2 Password ............................................................................................................................................22
1.3 Currency Code ...................................................................................................................................22
2 Commands from ECR to PT ...................................................................................................................23
2.1 Registration (06 00) ............................................................................................................................23
2.2 Authorization (06 01) ..........................................................................................................................26
2.2.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................28
2.2.2 Read Card ...............................................................................................................................30
2.2.3 Transaction ..............................................................................................................................30
2.2.4 Intermediate Status-Information ..............................................................................................30
2.2.5 Release Card ..........................................................................................................................30
2.2.6 Status-Information ...................................................................................................................30
2.2.7 Reversal ..................................................................................................................................32
2.2.8 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................32
2.2.9 Store Transaction in PT ...........................................................................................................33
2.2.10 Completion ..............................................................................................................................33
2.3 Account Balance Request (06 03) .....................................................................................................34
2.4 Activate Card (06 04) .........................................................................................................................35
2.5 Procurement (06 05) ..........................................................................................................................35
2.6 Book Tip (06 0C) ................................................................................................................................36
2.7 Telephonic Authorisation (06 21) .......................................................................................................36
2.8 Pre-Authorisation / Reservation (06 22) .............................................................................................37
2.9 Reversal (06 30) .................................................................................................................................38
2.10 Partial-Reversal of a Pre-Authorisation / Booking of a Reservation (06 23) ..................................39
2.10.1 Enquire if Pre-Authorisations exist (06 23)..............................................................................39
2.11 Partial Reversal with transparent APDU mode ..............................................................................40
2.12 Book Total (06 24) ..........................................................................................................................41
2.13 Pre-Authorisation Reversal (06 25) ................................................................................................42
2.14 Refund (06 31) ................................................................................................................................42
2.15 End-of-Day (06 50) .........................................................................................................................43
2.15.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................43
2.15.2 Transaction: .............................................................................................................................43
2.15.3 Intermediate Status-Information ..............................................................................................44
2.15.4 Status-Information ...................................................................................................................44
2.15.5 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................44
2.15.6 Completion ..............................................................................................................................44
2.16 Diagnosis (06 70) ...........................................................................................................................45
2.16.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................45
2.16.2 Transaction: .............................................................................................................................46
2.16.3 Intermediate Status-Information ..............................................................................................46
2.16.4 Transmit Date ..........................................................................................................................46
2.16.5 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................46
2.16.6 Completion ..............................................................................................................................46
2.17 Initialisation (06 93) ........................................................................................................................47
2.17.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................47
2.17.2 Transaction: .............................................................................................................................47
2.17.3 Intermediate Status-Information ..............................................................................................47
2.17.4 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................48
2.17.5 Completion ..............................................................................................................................48

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2.18 Reprint Receipts (06 12) .................................................................................................................49

2.18.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................49
2.18.2 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................49
2.18.3 Completion ..............................................................................................................................49
2.19 Repeat Receipt (06 20) ..................................................................................................................50
2.19.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................50
2.19.2 Status-Information ...................................................................................................................50
2.19.3 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................50
2.19.4 Completion ..............................................................................................................................50
2.20 Read Card (06 C0) .........................................................................................................................51
2.21 Activate Card-Reader (08 50).........................................................................................................53
2.22 Abort (06 B0) ..................................................................................................................................53
2.23 Log-Off (06 02) ...............................................................................................................................54
2.24 Set Date and Time in PT (06 91) ....................................................................................................55
2.24.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................55
2.24.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................55
2.25 Display Text (06 E0) .......................................................................................................................56
2.26 Display Text (old version) (06 85)...................................................................................................57
2.27 Display Text with Function-Key Input (06 E1) ................................................................................58
2.28 Display Text with Function-Key Input (old version) (06 88) ............................................................59
2.29 Display text with Numerical Input (06 E2) ......................................................................................60
2.30 Display Text with Numerical Input (old version) (06 86) .................................................................62
2.31 PIN-Verification for Customer-Card (06 E3) ...................................................................................64
2.32 PIN-Verification for Customer-Card (old version) (06 87) ..............................................................66
2.33 Select Language (08 30) ................................................................................................................68
2.33.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................68
2.33.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................69
2.34 Software-Update (08 10) ................................................................................................................69
2.34.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................70
2.34.2 Data-Transmission: .................................................................................................................70
2.34.3 Completion ..............................................................................................................................70
2.35 Read File (08 11) ............................................................................................................................71
2.35.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................71
2.35.2 Transmission ...........................................................................................................................72
2.35.3 Completion ..............................................................................................................................72
2.36 Delete File (08 12) ..........................................................................................................................73
2.36.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................73
2.36.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................74
2.37 Change Configuration (08 13) ........................................................................................................75
2.37.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................75
2.37.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................75
2.38 Tax Free (06 0A) ............................................................................................................................76
2.38.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................76
2.38.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................76
2.39 Send Turnover Totals (06 10).........................................................................................................77
2.39.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................77
2.39.2 Status-Information ...................................................................................................................77
2.39.3 Completion ..............................................................................................................................78
2.40 Reset Terminal (06 18) ...................................................................................................................79
2.40.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................79
2.40.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................79
2.41 Print System Configuration (06 1A) ................................................................................................80

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2.41.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................80

2.41.2 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................80
2.41.3 Completion ..............................................................................................................................80
2.42 Set/Reset Terminal-ID (06 1B) .......................................................................................................81
2.42.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................81
2.42.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................81
2.43 Send offline Transactions (06 51)...................................................................................................82
2.43.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................82
2.43.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................82
2.44 Selftest (06 79) ...............................................................................................................................83
2.44.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................83
2.44.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................84
2.45 Change Password (06 95) ..............................................................................................................84
2.45.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................85
2.45.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................85
2.46 Start OPT Action (08 20) ................................................................................................................86
2.46.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................86
2.46.2 Transaction ..............................................................................................................................86
2.46.3 Intermediate Status-Information ..............................................................................................86
2.46.4 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................86
2.46.5 Completion ..............................................................................................................................87
2.47 Set OPT Point-in-Time (08 21) .......................................................................................................87
2.47.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................88
2.47.2 Completion ..............................................................................................................................88
2.48 Start OPT Pre-Initialisation (08 22) ................................................................................................88
2.48.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................89
2.48.2 Transaction: .............................................................................................................................89
2.48.3 Intermediate Status-Information ..............................................................................................89
2.48.4 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................89
2.48.5 Completion ..............................................................................................................................89
2.49 Output OPT-Data (08 23) ...............................................................................................................90
2.49.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................90
2.49.2 Output of OPT-Data ................................................................................................................91
2.49.3 Completion ..............................................................................................................................91
2.50 OPT Out-of-Order (08 24) ..............................................................................................................91
2.50.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................91
2.50.2 Transaction: .............................................................................................................................92
2.50.3 Intermediate Status-Information ..............................................................................................92
2.50.4 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................92
2.50.5 Completion ..............................................................................................................................92
2.51 Activate Service-Mode (08 01) .......................................................................................................93
2.51.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................93
2.51.2 Service-Mode ..........................................................................................................................93
2.51.3 End Service-Mode ...................................................................................................................94
2.51.4 Completion ..............................................................................................................................94
2.52 Status-Enquiry (05 01) ....................................................................................................................94
2.52.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................95
2.52.2 Transaction: .............................................................................................................................95
2.52.3 Intermediate Status-Information ..............................................................................................95
2.52.4 Receipt-Printout .......................................................................................................................96
2.52.5 Completion ..............................................................................................................................96
2.53 Change Baudrate (08 40) ...............................................................................................................96

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2.53.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................97

2.53.2 Response ................................................................................................................................97
2.54 Top-Up Prepaid-Cards (06 09) .......................................................................................................98
2.54.1 Start .........................................................................................................................................98
2.54.2 Check the Top-Up Amount ......................................................................................................99
2.54.3 Read Card ...............................................................................................................................99
2.54.4 Transaction ............................................................................................................................100
2.54.5 Intermediate Status-Information ............................................................................................100
2.54.6 Release Card ........................................................................................................................100
2.54.7 Status-Information Card-Payment .........................................................................................100
2.54.8 Status-Information Top-Up ....................................................................................................100
2.54.9 Receipt-Printout .....................................................................................................................101
2.54.10 Completion .........................................................................................................................101
2.55 Print Line on PT (06 D1) ...............................................................................................................102
2.56 Print Text-Block on PT (06 D3).....................................................................................................102
2.57 Switch Protocol (08 02) ................................................................................................................102
2.58 MAC calculation (06 E5) ...............................................................................................................103
2.59 Send APDUs (06 C6) ...................................................................................................................103
2.60 Close Card Session (06 C5) .........................................................................................................104
2.61 Card Poll with Authorization (06 E6) ............................................................................................105
2.62 Other Commands .........................................................................................................................106
3 Commands from PT to the ECR ...........................................................................................................107
3.1 Status-Information (04 0F) ...............................................................................................................107
3.1.1 Status-Information after Authorisation, Reversal, Pre-Authorisation/Reservation, DCC or
Prepaid-Top-Up ....................................................................................................................................107
3.1.2 Status-Information after Read Card ......................................................................................112
3.1.3 Status-Information after End-Of-Day / Send Turnover Totals ...............................................113
3.2 Completion (06 0F)...........................................................................................................................114
3.3 Abort (06 1E) ....................................................................................................................................114
3.4 Set Date and Time in ECR (04 01) ..................................................................................................115
3.5 Print Line (06 D1) .............................................................................................................................115
3.6 Print Text-Block (06 D3) ...................................................................................................................116
3.7 Intermediate Status Information (04 FF) ..........................................................................................117
3.8 Dial-Up (06 D8) ................................................................................................................................120
3.9 Hang-Up (06 DB)..............................................................................................................................121
3.10 Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) ...............................................................................................121
3.11 Receive Data via Dial-Up (06 DA) ................................................................................................122
3.12 Transparent-Mode (06 DD) ..........................................................................................................123
3.13 Menu-Request (04 0E) .................................................................................................................123
3.14 Blocked-List Query to ECR (06 E4) ..............................................................................................125
3.15 Input-Request (04 0D) ..................................................................................................................127
3.16 Other Commands .........................................................................................................................128
4 Important Receipt Texts .......................................................................................................................129
4.1 Transfer of Receipt-Information .......................................................................................................129
4.2 Receipt-Information – Common Information ....................................................................................129
4.3 Extended Receipt-Information dependent on Payment Type ..........................................................129
5 Event Sequence for PT in Locked Condition and for Execution of Time-Controlled Events on PT .....131
5.1 Sequence for Locked Condition .......................................................................................................131
5.2 Time-Controlled Events ....................................................................................................................131
6 Additional Data .....................................................................................................................................132
6.1 Additional Data type 1 (for fleet-cards) ............................................................................................132

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6.1.1 Structure ................................................................................................................................132

6.1.2 Error- and Status-codes ........................................................................................................132
6.1.3 Goods-Data Information ........................................................................................................132
6.2 Additional Data type 2 ......................................................................................................................133
6.3 Additional Data type 3 (for fleet-cards) ............................................................................................133
6.3.1 Structure ................................................................................................................................133
6.3.2 Capture-Type ........................................................................................................................133
6.3.3 Goods-Data Information ........................................................................................................133
7 TLV-Container ......................................................................................................................................134
7.1 Advantages of the TLV-container.....................................................................................................134
7.2 Transport of TLV-containers ............................................................................................................134
7.2.1 Transmission of TLV-container from ECR to PT ...................................................................134
7.2.2 Transport of TLV-container from ECR to PT .........................................................................135
7.3 Structure ...........................................................................................................................................135
7.3.1 Tag-field.................................................................................................................................135
7.3.2 Length....................................................................................................................................136
7.3.3 Data-Element ........................................................................................................................136
7.4 Defined Data-Objects .......................................................................................................................136
7.4.1 Overview of tags used ...........................................................................................................136
7.4.1.1 Primitive .............................................................................................................................136
7.4.1.2 Constructed .......................................................................................................................140
7.4.2 Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................141
7.4.2.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................141
7.4.2.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................150
7.4.3 Bonus-points/ Card credit ......................................................................................................152
7.4.3.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................152
7.4.3.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................152
7.4.4 Fleet-cards.............................................................................................................................152
7.4.4.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................152
7.4.4.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................153
7.4.5 EMV (debit/credit and DC POS) ............................................................................................153
7.4.5.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................153
7.4.5.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................155
7.4.6 Menus ....................................................................................................................................156
7.4.6.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................156
7.4.6.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................157
7.4.7 Prepaid ..................................................................................................................................157
7.4.7.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................157
7.4.7.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................157
7.4.8 DCC .......................................................................................................................................158
7.4.8.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................158
7.4.8.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................158
7.4.9 Barcode data .........................................................................................................................158
7.4.9.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................158
7.4.9.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................158
7.4.10 Input .......................................................................................................................................158
7.4.10.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................158
7.4.10.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................159
7.4.11 Value added services ............................................................................................................160
7.4.11.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................160
7.4.11.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................160

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7.4.12 Configuration .........................................................................................................................161

7.4.12.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................161
7.4.12.2 Constructed data objects ...................................................................................................161
7.4.13 SEPA Direct Debit .................................................................................................................162
7.4.13.1 Primitive data objects.........................................................................................................162
8 Error-Messages ....................................................................................................................................163
9 Terminal Status Codes .........................................................................................................................165
9.1 Recovery-Actions: ............................................................................................................................165
10 List of ZVT-card-type IDs .....................................................................................................................167
11 Summary of utilised BMPs ...................................................................................................................171
12 Summary of Commands .......................................................................................................................174
13 ZVT-Charactersets ...............................................................................................................................177
13.1 7-bit ASCII ZVT-Characterset.......................................................................................................177
13.2 8-bit ZVT-Characterset (CP437, OEM-US) ..................................................................................178
14 References ...........................................................................................................................................179
15 Change-Control ....................................................................................................................................179

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0 History
Revision Date Release Notes Author
04 5.3.2004 Separation of document into two documents Transport- K. Höflich
Protocol/Application-Protocol and Commands/Bitmaps/Error-
Messages

Change Chapter 2.1 Registration:

- Extension of the Config-byte
- Status-byte extended
- In Completion the currency code is also 2 byte

Change Chapter 2.2 Authorisation:

- sequence described in more detail
- payment with manual card-data possible
- Note for Behaviour for failed transfer of the Status-
Information inserted
- Note for Behaviour for Filling-Station Systems inserted
- Note for Behaviour for incorrect PIN-input inserted

Change Chapter 2.3 Telephonic Authorisation:

- bitmaps inserted

Change Chapter 2.4 pre-authorisation:

- bitmaps inserted

Change Chapter 2.5 Reversal:

- bitmaps inserted
- removed BMP 01, 02, 05

Change Chapter 2.6 Partial-Reversal:

- Removed BMP 19

Change Chapter 2.8 Reversal Pre-Authorisation:

- Note supplemented

Change Chapter 2.10 Refund:

- bitmaps inserted
- Removed BMP 01, 02, 05

Change Chapter 2.15 Receipt repeat:

- Service-byte inserted

Change Chapter 2.16 Read Card:

- if chip should be read but the card has no chip then the
PT can read the magnet-stripe and send to the ECR.
- BMP FC defined in more detail

Change Chapter 2.18 Abort:

- the PT sends no Abort after the confirmation (80-00-00)

Change Chapter 3.1.1 Status-Information after Authorisa-

tion, Reversal, Prepaid:

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- BMP 3B is padded with 00h

Change Chapter 3.1.3 Status-Information after End-of-Day:

- bitmap Trace-Number inserted

Change Chapter 3.7 Dial-Up:

- Description dial-up data inserted

Change Chapter 3.11 Transparent-Mode:

- error for sequence corrected

New Chapter 7 TLV-container

Change Chapter 8 Error-Messages:

- List extended

Change Chapter 10 Overview of bitmaps:

Behaviour for unknown bitmaps defined
05 22.10.2004 Intermediate-Status for Basisterminal extended. R.Roos
Additional-data from pre-authorisation removed.

Change Chapter 2.1 Registration: K.Höflich

- Definition of the Config-byte improved
- Added note to list of permitted Commands

Change chapter 2.9 Enquire after available Pre- K.Höflich

Authorisations:
- BMP 06 inserted

Change chapter 2.19 Log-off: K.Höflich

- Log-off deactivated TLV-container

Change chapter 3.1.1 Status-Information: K.Höflich

- TLV-container integrated
- BMP 8A card-type extended
- BMP 06 inserted

Change chapter 3.2 Completion K.Höflich

- BMP 06 inserted

Change chapter 3.3 Abort K.Höflich

- BMP 06 inserted

New chapter 3.6 Print Text-Block K.Höflich

Change chapter 3.7 Intermediate-Status K.Höflich

- BMP 06 inserted

Change chapter 7 TLV-container: K.Höflich

- new data-objects defined

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Change chapter 8 Error-Messages K.Höflich
- error no. 133 inserted

06 21.01.2005 Change chapter 2.2 Authorisation: K.Höflich

- BMP 22 is padded with 'F' s if even data length

Change chapter 10 description of the BMPs to extend and R.Roos

complete format-details.

Change chapter 7 TLV-container: K.Höflich

- editorial changes and improved explanation of TLV-
containers
07 30.03.2005 Change chapter 2.37 change Baudrate: K.Höflich
- new Baudrate included

Change chapter 6.1 additional-data type 1: K.Höflich

- the length the goods-data extended to 11

Change chapter 7.4: K.Höflich

- tag 01; length 8 byte
- Tags added
08 06.06.2005 Change chapter 2.16 Read Card: K.Höflich
- error for Description BMP FC corrected

chapter 2.35 OPT-Out-of-Order included K. Höflich

Change chapter 3.1.1 Status-Information after Authorisation, K. Höflich

Reversal or Prepaid-Top-Up:
- encoding of BMP 3B explained on more detail

Change chapter 7.2.2 Transmission of the TLV-container K. Höflich

from PT to the ECR:
- Note regarding validity-duration of the BMP06 added
Change chapter 6.1.3 goods-data information:
- encoding of negative amounts added K. Höflich

Change chapter 7.4 defined data-objects: K. Höflich

- tag 0F (order-number) inserted

Change chapter 8 Error-Messages K. Höflich

- error-codes the inserted,
current error-codes definitions improved

Change chapter 9 Terminal-Status K. Höflich

- status-code 193, remedy actions extended

09 2.12.2005 Change chapter 2.1 Registration: K. Höflich

- various changes for the Registration and for Completion
New chapter 2.2.11 Storing the transaction in PT

Change chapter 2.4 pre-authorisation:

- Extension for reservation

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- tag 1F06 added
BMP 0B and BMP 3B included

Change chapter 2.6 Partial-Reversal:

- Extensions to booking of a reservation
- tag 1F06 added
- BMP 0B and BMP 3B included

Change chapter 2.7 Book Total:

- Extensions to booking of a reservation
- tag 1F06 added
- BMP 0B and BMP 3B included

Change chapter 2.12 Diagnosis:

- Diagnosis type included
- Error correction for Send Date/Time

Change chapter 2.15 Repeat Receipt:

- tag receipt-ID included

Change chapter 2.16 Read Card:

- for cards with chip the magnet-stripe data that the PT
read during insertion is sent to the ECR
- Extension BMP19
- Correction of the Sequence for Read Card

Change chapter 2.17 activate card-reader:

- Description of behaviour for error added

Change chapter 2.29 select language :

- language-code „French“ added

Change chapter 2.30 Software-Update:

- tag order-number added

New command „Read File“ 08 11 (chapter 2.31)

New command „Delete File“ 08 12 (chapter 2.32)

Change chapter 2.40 change Baudrate (08 40):

- Baudrate 19.200 Baud added

Change chapter 3.5 Print Lines:

- TLV-container added (tag 1F07)

Change chapter 3.6 Print Textblock:

- tag 1F07 added

Change chapter 3.7 Intermediate-Status Information:

- new Intermediate Status included

New chapter 3.13 Menu-Request

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Change chapter 7.4 Defined data-objects:
- new Tags defined; u.a. Extensions for EMV2000

Change chapter 8 error- codes:

- error for error- code 221 and 222 corrected

Change chapter 9 Terminal-Status:

- Status E3 Shutter Closed added
- Remedial measures for Status 178 added

New chapter 10 list of ZVT-card-type-IDs

Change chapter 10 list of ZVT-card-type-IDs:

- ZVT-card-type-ID 30 is only meant for Geldkarte, ec-
cash Chip counts as ec-card
HEM-card added
10 24.01.2006 Change chapter 10 list of ZVT-card-type-IDs: K.Höflich
- 2 cards (Dankort and VISA/Dankort) added
11 15.03.2007 Change chapter 3.1.1 Status-Information after Authorisation,
Reversal, Pre-Authorisation/Reservation or Prepaid-Top-Up:
- Note for BMP 22, 3B, 92, BA, AF, 88 and 92 added

Change chapter 2.2 Authorisation:

- BMP 2D, 23, 24 now sent without Start/End sentinel
- BMP 3A added
- For Bonus transactions is the inclusion of the Amounts
optional.

New chapter 2.3 Account Balance Request

New chapter 2.4 Book Tip

Change chapter 2.5 Telephonic Authorisation:

- BMP 3B corrected
- BMP 3A added

Change chapter 2.6 Pre-Authorisation/Reservation:

- Extensions for BMP 0B and 3B

Change chapter 2.7 Partial-Reversal of a Pre-

Authorisation/Booking of a Reservation:
- BMP 3B added

Change chapter 2.9 Book Total:

- Extension for BMP 0B and 3B

Change chapter 2.12 Refund:

- Amount is for Bonus-transactions optional

Change chapter 2.25 Display Text with Function-Key Input:

- key-codes added

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Revision Date Release Notes Author

Change chapter 2.26 Display Text with Function-Key input

(old Version):
- key-codes added K.Höflich

Change chapter 3.2 Completion: R.Roos

- Parameter for command termination extended

Change chapter 7.4.3 Tags: K.Höflich

- tag 1F0C auto-registration added
- tag C1 possible value added

Change chapter 10. list of ZVT-card-type-ID: R.Roos

- Mango-card inserted
- Payback-card inserted

English translation S. Atherton

12 6.7.2007 New chapter 2.4 Activate Card (06 04) K.Höflich

Changes chapter 2.13 Refund (06 31):

- value '47 4C' added

Changes chapter 2.44 Top-Up Prepaid Cards (06 09):

- payment type 03 added

Changes chapter 3.1 Status Information (04 0F):

- extended BMP 8A and BMP 8C

Changes chapter 7.4 Tags:

- Tag 41 note added
- Tag 49 added
- Tag C1 optional value added

Changes chapter 10. List of ZVT Card-type IDs:

various cards added

18.10.2007 Changes chapter 2.24 and 2.25 Display Text (06 E0 and 06 T.Lilienthal
85)
- Note can be ended prematurely using command „Abort“
(06 B0)

Changes chapter 2.26 and 2.27 Display Text with Function

Key Input (06 E1 and 06 88)
- Note can be ended prematurely using command „Abort“
(06 B0)

Changes chapter 2.28 and 2.29 Display Text with Numerical

Input (06 E2 und 06 86)
- Note can be ended prematurely using command „Abort“
(06 B0)

Changes chapter 2.30 und 2.31 PIN-checking for Customer

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cards (06 E3 und 06 87)
- Note can be ended prematurely using command „Abort“
(06 B0)
06.11.2007 Changes chapter 3.1.1 Status Information after Authorisation T.Lilienthal
- Extension of BMP 19 (payment type)

Changes chapter 7.4 defined data-objects and

7.4.6 for Prepaid (TLV Container).
- Tag 83 added

New chapter 3.14 Blocked-List Query to ECR (06 E4)

Changes chapter 8 Error Messages

- Error code 6E (card in blocked-list) added

14.02.2008 Changes chapter 2.1 Registration (06 00) T.Lilienthal

- TLV-Tag 26 added to Completion command.

Changes chapter 2.21 command Abort (06 B0)

- Note how and where this command can be used

New chapter 2.45 Print Line on PT.

New chapter 2.46 Print Text-Block on PT.

Changes chapter 3.6 Print Text-Block (06 D3)

- Note “Print Text-Block on PT” added.

Changes chapter 7.4 defined data-objects and

7.4.1 Miscellaneous (TLV Container).
- Tag 1F0D added

Changes chapter 2.21 Abort command (06 B0)

07.03.2008 - Note how and where this command can be used T.Lilienthal

Changes chapter 7.4.1 Miscellaneous

Following tags added
- 1F0E „date“
- 1F0F „time“
- 1F10 "cardholder authentication"
- 1F11 "online flag"
- 1F12 "card-technology"
- 2E „time-stamp“
- 2F "payment-type"

Changes chapter 7.4.4 for EMV (debit/credit and DC POS)

- Header extended with „debit/credit and DC POS“
- Tag 40 extended
- Tag 46 and 47: note added to tag 66.
- 64 „Receipt Header“ added
- 65 „Receipt Advertising Text“ added
- 66 „Print Data Customer Receipt“ added
- 67 „Print Data Merchant Receipt“ added

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- 68 „Print Text Transaction Outcome“ added
69 „Reference Transaction“ added

Changes chapter 10 List of ZVT Card-type IDs

- New Card-type ID „5 girocard“
- New Card-type ID „7 EAPS“
- New Card-type ID „9 girocard deutsche Lastschrift“
- New Card-type ID „11 VISA electron“
- New Card-type ID „13 V PAY“
- New Card-type ID „202 Payback (without payment func-
tion)“
- Name Card-type ID „6 Eurocard“ changed to „MasterCard“

Changes chapter 7.4.4 for EMV (debit/credit and DC POS)

- Tag 47: note to tag 67 corrected

12a 04.04.2008 copyright changed T.Lilienthal

13.01 02.06.2008 Changes chapter 10, list of ZVT Card-type IDs T.Lilienthal
New Card-type ID „203 Micromoney“ (Prepaid)
New Card-type ID „204 T-Card“ (Prepaid)
New Card-type-ID „205 Blau“ (Prepaid)
New Card-type-ID „206 BILDMobil“ (Prepaid)
New Card-type-ID „207 Congstar“ (Prepaid)
New Card-type-ID „208 C3 Bestminutes“ (Prepaid)
New Card-type-ID „209 C3 Bestcard“ (Prepaid)
New Card-type-ID „210 C3 Callingcard“ (Prepaid)
New Card-type-ID „211 EDEKAMOBIL“ (Prepaid)
New Card-type-ID „212 XTRA-PIN“ (Prepaid)
06.03.2009 8-Bit default character set added and set as default R.Roos
New TLV-tags 1F13-1F18
New Card-type-IDs
"213 Klimacard"
"214 ICP-International-Fleet-Card"
New bitmap 2E in status information to read card command
New intermediate status codes 0xCB and 0xFF
Command 06 E1 optionally responds to card inserts

Optional bitmap 8A or TLV tag 41 in payment commands.

New commands from ECR to PT
Tax Free (06 0A)
Send Turnover Totals (06 10)
Reset Terminal (06 18)
Print System Configuration (06 1A)
Set/Reset Terminal-ID (06 1B)
Send offline Transactions (06 51)
Selftest (06 79)
Change Password (06 95)
Clarification of the use of tag 09 in container 25 in command
Print Text Block (06 D3) to indicate the last block.
Clarification of default value for bitmap EA.
13.02 29.01.2010 New key codes for "Display text with Numerical Input" R.Roos

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(06 E2, 06 86).
Description of "Change Password" (06 1E) corrected.
Added tag 2F to "Status-Information" (04 0F).
Description of bitmap A0 improved.
New ZVT intermediate status code CC – "debit advice not
possible, PIN required".
Description of ZVT intermediate status code FF corrected.
German equivalents to ZVT intermediate status codes add-
ed.
Reworked description of ZVT intermediate status codes
according to DC POS 2.4 requirements.
New TLV tags added:
4A - DC POS 2.4 product dispay.
1F19–card acceptance
1F1A–PAN for card acceptance matching
1F1B-markup in % with 2 dezimals
1F1C-card name
1F1D-currency information Type
1F1E-number of decimals
1F20-amount
1F21-ISO currency code
1F22-Inverted rate display unit
1F23-Retrieval ID
1F24-Reference Number
30–card acceptance matching
31–amount information
E2-DCC container
New FileID for TLV tag 1D 06 "reconcilation data" added.
Description of TLV tags 21, 30, 1F04, 1F0C, 1F0D, 1F16
and 1F17 improved.
TLV tag 40 extended with request for product display.
Description of ZVT error code FF expanded.
New Card-type IDs:
21 – "Payeasy“
127 – "AirPlus"
215 – "ICP-Gutscheinkarte"
216 – "ICP-Bonuskarte"
217 – "Austria Card"
218 – "ConCardis Geschenkkarte"
219 – "TeleCash Gutscheinkarte"
220 – "Shell private label credit card"
221 – "ADAC"
222 – "Shell Clubsmart"
223 – "Shell Pre-Paid-Card"
224 – "Shell Master-Card"
225 – "bauMax Zahlkarte"
226 – "Fiat – Lancia – Alfa Servicecard"
227 – "Nissan – Karte"
228 – "ÖBB Vorteilskarte"
229 – "Österreich Ticket"

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230 – "Shopin – Karte"
231 – "Tlapa – Karte"
232 – "Discover Card"
233 – "f+f – Karte"
234 – "Syrcon"

Added character 'E' to description of bitmap 22, 23 and 24 to

optionally mask of numeric digits for PCI-DSS requirements.
Added note to 8 bit character set.
Clarified structure of BMP 3C (Additional Data)
New command to change the serial protocol (08 02)
References to Print Textblock command added.
Algorithm-ID for BICA cards fixed.
DCC information added to Status-Information.
Description of Additional Data type 3 corrected.
Description of payment type reworked.
Required elements of TA7.0 DC POS receipts added
Corrected description and use of tlv tag 15
TLV tag 1F10 expanded for combined CVMs
Clarified description of Card-type ID 9

13.03 17.06.2010 New Card-type IDs: R.Roos

235 – "Citybike Card“
236 – "Postfinance Card"
237 – "DAS"
238 – "IKEA FAMILY Bezahlkarte"
239 – "Ikano Shopping Card"
240 – "Intercard Gutscheinkarte"
241 – "Intercard Kundenkarte"
242 – "M&M-Gutscheinkarte"
243 – "Montrada card"
244 – "CP Customer Card"
New language code 03 = Italian for Select Language (08 30)
Changes for EuroELV including new TLV tags.
16.09.2010 Increase Registration to handle different Iso Tables/ charac- U.Liegl
tersets.
13.04 12.11.2010 New Card-type IDs: R.Roos
242 – "M&M-Gutscheinkarte"
243 – "Montrada card"
244 – "CP Customer Card"
New TLV-Tag 1F2B for trace number (long format)
03.12.2010 New Card-type ID:
245 – "AmexMembershipReward "
Change chapter 2.13 Refund:
- BMP 3B included
26.01.2011 Optional BMP 3C for Pre-Authorisation/Reservation (06 22)
31.01.2011 New Tag 6A for invalid EMV application R.Roos
24.02.2011 New Card-type IDs:
246 – "FONIC"
247 – "OTELO DE"
248 – "SIMYO"
10.03.2011 New Card-type IDs: R.Roos

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249 – "Schlecker Smobil"
250 – "Schlecker Zusatzprodukte"
251 – "CHRIST Gutscheinkarte"
252 – "IQ-Card"
30.06.2011 Merged Changes from Version 13.03 K. Höflich
New Card-type ID:
253 – AVS Gutscheinkarte
22.07.2011 New TLV-Tag 1F2C K.Höflich
24.08.2011 New Card-type ID: R.Roos
254 – "Novofleet Card"
15 – "REKA Card"
16.09.2011 New Card-type IDs: R.Roos
17 – "Happiness Card"
19 – "Transact Geschenkkarte"
23 – "boncard POINTS"
25 – "boncard PAY"
New TLV-Tags 1F2D – 1F34, E3
Extended TLV-Tags 25, 1F04
Extended command PIN-Verification for Customer-Card
(06 E3
New command MAC calculation (06 E5)
04.10.2011 Improved description of tags 14, 25, 27 A. Och/R. Roos
Removed Track 3 for ELV/OLV Transactions
New diagnoses type '05' = EP2 configuration in tag 1B
05.10.2011 New Card-type IDs: R.Roos
27 – "Klarmobil"
29 – "Mobile World"
31 – "Ukash"
33 – "Wallie"
13.05 27.10.2011 New TLV-Tag 1F34 R.Roos
29.11.2011 New Card-type ID: R.Roos
35 – "MyOne"
37 –"Gutscheinkarte DOUGLAS Gruppe"
13.12.2011 39 - "ABO Card" R.Roos
41 - "BonusCard"
43 - "CCC Commit Card"
45 - "DataStandards"
47 - "GiftCard"
49 - "Jelmoli Card"
51 - "J-Geschenkkarte"
53 - "Jubin"
55 - "ManorCard"
57 - "Power Card"
59 - "Supercard plus"
61 - "SwissBonus Card"
63 - "SwissCadeau"
65 - "Tetora"
67 - "WIRcard"
69 - "Postcard"
17.01.2012 70 - "lebara" R.Roos
71 - "Lyca"
72 - "GT Mobile"

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18.01.2012 Renamed algorithm ID 13 to BICA 2 R.Roos
New algorithm ID 14 for DataStandards CH

23.01.2012 Added new text-IDs for command 04FF: A.Och

-0x28: “currency selection, please wait...”
-0x29: “language selection, please wait...”
-0x2A: "for loading please insert card"

Extensions for DCPOS 2.5:

-Added new description for tag 1F25 (Cashback amount)
-Added new tag 1F36 (Tip amount)
-Added new tag 1F37 (Receipt information)
-Extended description for tag 45 (Receipt-Parameter)
according DF25 of DCPOS 2.5
-Added note for BMP19 (chapter Auhorization 0601)
-Added new command 040D (Input-Request)
-Added new tag 1F38 (Input mode)
-Added new tag 1F39 (Timeout)
-Added new tag 1F3A (Input result)
-Added new tag 32 (Input container)
-Added new tag 1F3B (Transaction information)
-Fixed some typing errors
31.01.2012 New cardholder authentication method for tag 1F10 added. R.Roos
Added partial issue of goods in chapter 2.2.6
17.02.2012 Added new tag 4B issuer country code R.Roos
Removed card-type IDs 236 and 237 due to duplication with
45 and 69
Added tag 1F3A to input request as initial value
09.03.2012 New ZVT errorcodes 0x7B and 0x7C. R.Roos
New optional bitmap FA in command 06 0B to PT
New value 0B of tag BMP D0 for frei & flott card
28.03.2012 Chapter 1.3:Allow currency code other than EUR = 978 R.Roos
04.05.2012 New values for TLV tag 14 R.Roos
08.05.2012 New TLV tag 1F3E (encrypted cardholder information) R.Roos
11.06.2012 Added new text-IDs for command 04FF: R.Roos
-0x2B: "Emergency transaction, please wait"
-0x2C: "Application selection, please wait"
13.06.2012 Add new tag 1F3F (available credit) for Geldkarte, in re- U.Liegl
sponse for completion
27.07.2012 New ZVT errorcode 0xCD for cashback R.Roos
08.08.2012 Added status and error code E4/228 to indicate that a termi- H. Bihr
nal activation is required.
17.08.2012 Reserved command 0F CA for ChipActivator R.Roos
13.09.2012 Added IIN/AID to Card-type ID as known. R.Roos
13.06 30.11.2012 Add new intermediate status code 0x68 H. Bihr

28.12.2012 Added description of BMP 3A R.Roos

22.01.2013 Addition of Command 08 1A (set terminal configuration) H. Bihr
01.02.2013 New ZVT errorcode 0x7B R.Roos
07.05.2013 Added TLV tag 41 as possible response to command status R.Roos
information (04 0F)
08.07.2013 New Commands for transparent APDU communication S. Scheffler

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New command 04 02 (Open Card Session)
New Command 04 03 (Send APDU)
New Commands 04 04 (Close Card Session)
23.07.2013 Updated use of Status-Information for German electronic R. Roos
purse scheme
Added TLV tags for SEPA Direct Debit Scheme
29.07.2013 Clarified encoding of TLV tag 07 and attribute values in R. Roos
command print line
07.08.2013 Added commands for transparent read of contactless cards S. Scheffler
via ZVT interface
- Card poll with authorization (06 E6)
Added payment-type 0101 xxxx “All configured payment
applications including GeldKarte”
Adapted command display text (06 E0) for external displays
Added status byte at status enquiry for requesting more
status information about the connected devices
Added TLV-container to status enquiry completion
Added TLV configuration file for using with ZVT file transfer
to configure the terminal.
Added command Write File (08 13).
Added E7 container for transmitting information about the
merchant SAM.
Editorial changes
14.08.2013 Removed TLV container from command Print Line 06 D1 R.Roos
due to parsing problems. Clarified attribute usage.
Improved description of TLV tag 09.
Added note to command Change Baudrate in case of ZVT
over IP
19.09.2013 Clarified reason for ZVT error 9A - 154 R.Roos
New Card-type ID:
257 – "myCard4u”
Added TLV tags for SEPA Direct Debit Scheme
11.10.2013 Renamed tag 1F12 card-type to card-technology M.Franke
Renamed command “Write File” to “Change configuration”
and reworked its description
17.10.2013 Removed ec-card specific stuff or replaced it with Girocard M.Franke
where applicable
Removed references to Terminalhersteller e.V.
03.12.2013 Changed some data types in TLV-container to status enquiry K.Evers
completion
08.01.2014 Added TLV tag 1F61 R.Roos
31.01.2014 Streamlining contactless card related things M.Franke
04.03.2014 New Card-type ID 75 – “epay Gutscheinkarte” R.Roos
09.04.2014 New intermediate status 0x69 added R.Roos
11.04.2014 Added TLV tag 1F62 and 1F63 M.Franke
22.04.2014 Additional TLV tags for value added services H. Bihr
28.04.2014 New TLV tag 1F6A, New Card-type ID: R.Roos
77 – " Karstadt Bonus Card”
21.05.2014 Added TLV tag E9 (container for 1F62, 1F63) M.Franke
26.05.2014 New Card-type ID: R.Roos
79 – "Yapital”

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14.07.2014 Detailed description of “Value added services” TLV tags H. Bihr
29.09.2014 New Card-type ID: R.Roos
81 – "Pay-At-Match”
83 – "Lunch-Check Card”
07.10.2014 Added languages Hungarian, Slovenian, Spanish, Czech, M.Franke
Swedish, Dutch, Polish, Slovak, Danish, Greek, Portuguese
05.01.2015 New Card type ID: M.Franke
85 – Tankstellen-Netz-Deutschland
10.02.2015 Added partial reversal with transparent APDU mode S. Scheffler
25.02.2015 Added intermediate state E2 M. Franke
27.03.2015 Generally revised the document M. Franke
- deduped several description copies
29.4.2015 New Card type ID: M. Franke
87 – Bancontact-MisterCash
30.4.2015 Integrate comments from VdTH M. Franke

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1 Definitions
All numerical values, unless otherwise specified, are hexadecimal.

1.1 Terms and Abbreviations

Term Definition
APDU Application Protocol Data Unit (= a complete request or response)
BMP Bitmap, pre-defined data field
CC Currency Code according to ISO 4217, 09 78 = Euro
ECR Electronic Cash Register. System that transmits the amount to the payment terminal,
may also be a vending machine.
PS Personalisation System Host (= Background-system for OPT-Actions)
PT Payment Terminal
RC Return-Code
RFU Reserved for Future Use
TCS Terminal Configuration Server (= Server that is responsible for software-updates and
other maintenance)
TID Terminal-ID, 8 character numerical
xx Any value / undefined / dependent on the data
ZVT Zahlungsverkehrterminal (= Point-Of-Sale Terminal)
<field> A parameter shown in angled-brackets is a place-holder.The place-holder is explained
in the following text.
[<field>] A parameter shown in square-brackets is optional.

1.2 Password

Some PTs require a password from the ECR to carry out certain functions. The password consists of 6 digits
which are packed as 3 byte BCD

Example: Password “123456” produces 12 34 56.

1.3 Currency Code

The currency code (CC) has a length of 2 bytes.

The currency code is checked by the PT as follows to ensure maximum compatibility:

 no CC OK (interpreted as amount in currency ‘EUR’)

 CC = 09 78 OK (= ’EUR’)
 All other CCs OK if PT supports multiple currencies, otherwise error

The PT only sends a currency code to the ECR if the ECR had also sent a currency code in its request.

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2 Commands from ECR to PT

2.1 Registration (06 00)

Using the command Registration the ECR can set up different configurations on the PT and also control the
current status of the PT.

An Authorisation on the PT can also take place without previously registering the PT with the ECR.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 00 xx <password><config-byte>[<CC>[03<service-byte>][06<TLV-
container>]]

Data block:
 <password>: 3 byte BCD.
 <config-byte>: Bit-field, 1 byte, see Table 1: Definition of <config-byte>.
 <CC>: 2 byte.
 03<service-byte>: Bit-field, 1 byte. If <service-byte> is sent, <CC> must also be present. See values
Table 2: Definition of <service-byte>.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 10, 11, 12, 14, 1A, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2A, 40, 1F04, 1F05.
 As long as the ECR supports TLV-container it is strongly recommended that the ECR sends the list
of permitted commands. If <TLV-container> is sent, then <CC> must also be sent.
 The tag 14 allows configuring a different character set to the PT. Only if this tag is echoed in the
Completion command, the character set is accepted by the terminal. If no tag is echoed, the stand-
ard character set is used. If the same value for tag 14 is echoed, all commands for printing and all
commands for displaying text use the selected character set. See definition of tag 27 for details.

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config-byte Definition
0000 000x RFU
0000 0010 ECR assumes receipt-printout for payment functions (see also “ECR Printing - ECR
print-type”)
0: payment receipt not printed by ECR
1: payment receipt printed by ECR

Payment functions are:

Payments, Reversal, Refund, Pre-Authorisation, Partial-Reversal, Book Total, Tele-
phonic Authorisation, Prepaid Charge-up, Repeat-Receipt
0000 0100 ECR assumes receipt-printout for administration functions (see also "ECR print-type")
0: administration receipt not printed by ECR
1: administration receipt printed by ECR

Administration functions are:

All other functions which are not payment functions.
0000 1000 ECR requires intermediate status-Information. The PT sends no intermediate status-
information if not logged-on.
0001 0000 ECR controls payment function
0: Amount input on PT possible
1: Amount input on PT not possible
0010 0000 ECR controls administration function
0: Start of administration function on PT possible
1: Start of administration function on PT not possible
0100 0000 RFU
1000 0000 ECR print-type (see also "ECR assumes receipt-printout for payment functions" and "
ECR assumes receipt-printout for administration functions "):
0: ECR compiles receipts itself from the status-information data
1: Receipt-printout via ECR using command *Print Lines" (06D1)

This field is only used if the option “ECR assumes receipt-printout for payment func-
tions" and/or "ECR assumes receipt-printout for administration functions” is set.
Receipts which are not printed by the ECR must be printed by the PT’s own printer.
Table 1: Definition of <config-byte>

If the ECR generates the receipt using the PT-command Print Lines (06D1) or Print Textblock (06D3) it
can inform the PT about its maximum line-width in the request. This is done by sending a TLV-container
containing the line-width in tag12. The PT then delivers the line-width actually used also in tag 12 of the
Completion command.

The PT formats the receipt accordingly, where technically possible. The PT informs the ECR correspondingly
which line-width the receipt is actually formatted with. The ECR can then add leading spaces to the print-line,
to allow it to be centered when printed on the ECR printer.

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Examples of receipt-printout over ECR:

config-byte Result
0xxx x00x Receipt-printout on PT
0xxx x11x Receipt-printout on the ECR, whereby the ECR constructs the receipt itself from the status-
information; the PT prints nothing
0xxx x01x Payment receipt-printout on the ECR, whereby the ECR constructs the receipt itself from the
status-information; the PT prints the administration receipts
0xxx x10x Administration receipt-printout on the ECR, whereby the ECR constructs the receipt itself from
the status-information; the PT prints the payment receipts
1xxx x00x Receipt-printout on PT
1xxx x11x Receipt-printout on ECR using command "Print Lines" (06D1)
1xxx x01x Payment receipt-printout on ECR using command "Print Lines" (06D1); the PT prints the ad-
ministration receipts, provided a printer is integrated in the PT
1xxx x10x Administration receipt-printout on ECR using command "Print Lines" (06D1); the PT prints the
payment receipts, provided a printer is integrated in the PT

Special case: ECR prints payment receipts and no receipts should be printed for administration functions
(neither on PT nor on ECR). In this case config-byte 0xxx x11x or 1xxx x11x is used, whereby the ECR does
not execute the administration receipt-printout.

service-byte Definition
xxxx xxx1 The PT service-menu may not be assigned to PT function-key.
xxxx xxx0 The PT service-menu may be assigned to PT function-key (= default if BMP03 omitted).
xxxx xx1x The display texts for the Commands Authorisation, Pre-initialisation and Reversal will be dis-
played in capitals.
xxxx xx0x The display texts for the Commands Authorisation, Pre-initialisation and Reversal will be dis-
played in standard font (= default if BMP03 omitted).
Remainder RFU
Table 2: Definition of <service-byte>

Note:
Bit 1 (font-size) has no influence on the font-size for the commands Text-Display, Text-Display with Function-
Key Input, Text-Display with numerical input and Text-display with Customer-card PIN-verification. For these
commands the font-size is switched via control-character (see relevant chapter).

If the currency-code is correct the PT answers with:

Response of PT:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case (=incorrect currency code) the PT answers with:

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PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 1E xx 6F[<CC>]

Data block:
 The PT only sends a currency code to the ECR, if the ECR had also sent a currency code in its request.

If the currency code check is positive, the Completion takes place whereupon the ECR receives the “mas-
ter-rights” back:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F xx [19<status-byte>] [29<TID>] [49<CC>][06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 19<status-byte>: Bit-field, 1 byte. See Table 3: Definition of <status-byte>.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 10, 11, 12, 14, 1A, 26, 27, 28. Using tag 26 the PT can communi-
cate its implementation level to the ECR.

Status-byte Definition
xxxx xxx1 PT initialisation necessary
xxxx xx1x Diagnosis necessary
xxxx x1xx OPT action necessary
xxxx 1xxx PT functions in filling station mode
xxx1 xxxx PT functions in vending machine mode
xx1x xxxx RFU
x1xx xxxx RFU
1xxx xxxx RFU
Table 3: Definition of <status-byte>

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.2 Authorization (06 01)

This command initiates a payment process and transmits the amount from the ECR to PT. The result of the
payment process is reported to the ECR after completion of the booking process.

Caution:

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If the receipt printout shall be carried out by the ECR, this may only send the command to the PT if the ECR
printer is ready and enough paper for the receipt is available.

The following is an example of an authorisation sequence. Here are the particular features of the Pre-
Authorisation (see also chapter Pre-Authorisation / Reservation (06 22)) detailed.

Authorisation sequence:
1. Start via call from ECR (amount-transfer, possibly payment-type or card-data).
2. The PT reads the card, if the ECR did not send card-data with the start.
3. The PT executes the transaction.
4. Depending on the configuration the PT sends Intermediate Status-Information during the transaction
to the ECR, so that the ECR knows that the transaction is still running.
5. Release Card.
6. The PT sends a Status-Information with the transaction result (successful or not successful).
7. For vending machines:
 For vending machines: issue of goods.
 For filling station systems: start filling.
8. Response to Status-Information with the following function.
 For normal PTs: contains transaction result.
 For vending machines: result of issue of goods (goods issued or goods not issued).
 For filling station systems: start filling took place.
9. Payment Reversal via PT if the issue of goods was not successful.
10. Receipt-printout (for filling station system the receipt-printout takes place during the partial-reversal).
11. Completion.

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2.2.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 01 xx [04<amount>] [49<CC>] [19<payment-type>] [2D<track 1 data>]
[0E<expiry-date>] [22<card-number>] [23<track 2 data>]
[24<track 3 data>] [01<timeout>] [02<max. status-infos>]
[05<pump no.>] [3A<CVV/CVC>] [3C<additional-data>] [8A<card
type>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 04<amount>: Optional for bonus-transactions. In this case the tag E1 with subtag C2 can be sent instead
of amount.
 19<payment-type>: Bit-field, 1 byte. See Table 4: Definition of <payment-type>.
 0E<expiry-date>: Used for payment with manual card-data entry.
 22<card-number>: Used for payment with manual card-data entry. If the card-number contains an odd
number of digits, it is padded with an ‘F’.
 01<timeout>: Supplies the time in seconds that the PT waits during issue of goods for a response from
the ECR. The default value is 30 seconds.
 02<max. status-infos>: Defines the maximum number of times that ECR may request the result of the
issue of goods from the PT via Status-Information. The default value is infinite.
 05<pump no.>: Used for the display (e.g. “Please fill-up, pump 2“) following a successful authorisation on
when using a filling station. If this field is omitted, the PT in the filling station displays the text without a
pump number (e.g. “Please fill-up”).
 3A<CVV/CVC>: Used for Mail-Order.
 3C<additional-data>: Depending on the ECR-system and application different additional-data can be
transmitted (see chapter Additional Data).
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 15, 20, 30, 41, 43, E1 (for C1 value '4D 45' or '4D 53' is possible),
E8, 1F04, 1F05, 1F15, 1F25, 1F36.
 For cards which can’t identified by the BIN, like CUP, the card type has to be sent with the command.
Therefor the field 8A or TLV tag 41 is used.
 All other data are ignored by the PT.

Background:
If the ECR cannot complete the issue of goods within time <timeout>, the ECR responds to the PT a Status-
Information with “84-9C”. In this case the PT waits 2 seconds and sends then a Status-Information again.
The parameter <max. status-infos> prevents this sequence from running in an infinite-loop.

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payment- GiroCard DC POS related cards other cards

type
xxxx xxx1 RFU
xxxx xx1x The PT should execute the payment using the data from the previous „Read Card“ command.
If no card-data is available, the PT sets the corresponding return-code in the Status-
Information.
xxxx x1xx Printer ready (mainly used for evaluation tests)
xxxx 1xxx Tippable transaction (since DCPOS 2.5: ignored for EMV tip/tippable transactions)
0000 xxxx ELV or Ignored offline transaction
EuroELV, if only EuroELV is
supported by PT
0001 xxxx Geldkarte Ignored Ignored
0010 xxxx Online without PIN (OLV or Ignored online transaction
EuroELV, if only EuroELV is
supported by PT)
0011 xxxx Girocard transaction according DC POS transaction for DC POS PIN based transaction
to TA7.0 rules for TA 7.0 capa- capable PTs.
ble PTs Ignored or refused for non DC-
POS capable PTs.
0100 xxxx Payment according to PTs decision excluding GeldKarte
0101 xxxx Payment according to PTs decision including GeldKarte
Table 4: Definition of <payment-type>

Notes:
 If the payment-type is not specifically defined, for example payment-type = ‘0100xxxx’, the PT selects the
payment-type itself. For a girocard, selection of “GeldKarte” is only possible via pre-selection of the pay-
ment-type.
 If the payment-type selected by the ECR is inhibited in the PT, the PT either responds with an error-
message in the Status-Information or ignores the payment-type.
 If fields 23 or 24 (= track-data) or 0E and 22(= manual card-data) are contained in the data for command
Authorisation, it is attempted to complete the payment using this data without requesting further insertion
of the card.

The PT answers immediately with:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

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2.2.2 Read Card

If the ECR has not sent any card data (track data or manually entered data) then the PT waits for a card from
the customer. The PT ascertains whether chip or magnet-stripe shall be used for the payment, depending on
possible pre-determined payment-type, the card-type, the limits in PT and the merchant procedure-selection
whether chip or magnet-stripe shall be used for the payment.

 For swipe-reader:
The magnet-stripe is read during swiping of the card. Reading of the chip is not possible.
 For chip-reader:
The chip is read after inserting the card. Reading of the magnet-stripe is not possible.
 For manual-insertion reader with hybrid-reader function:
If the customer inserts the card in the reader, the PT locks the card (depending on the reader-type). If
the PT determines that the payment will be carried out using magnet-stripe, the PT releases the card
immediately to allow the magnet-stripe to be read during removal.
 For chip-transactions the card remains locked for the whole transaction.
 For PTs with manual-insertion readers without locking-function the customer take care that the card
is not removed too early from the card-reader.
 For motor-insertion reader:
The PT reads chip and magnet-stripe and makes the technology selection (chip or magnet) according to
the pre-determined payment-type and / or the limits set in the PT. The card remains in the card-reader.

2.2.3 Transaction
After reading the card-data, or manual card-data input, the PT begins with the payment. If necessary the PT
connects online to the host. This takes place, depending on the configuration of the PT and ECR, either via
the communications-module of the PT or via a communications-module connected to the ECR (see chapter
Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) and chapter Receive Data via Dial-Up (06 DA)).

2.2.4 Intermediate Status-Information

If the ECR requested Intermediate Status-Information during Registration, the PT regularly sends inter-
mediate status to the ECR while processing the transaction.

2.2.5 Release Card

If the card is still in the card-reader, the PT releases it.

2.2.6 Status-Information
The PT responds after the payment procedure with the Status-Information. An additional Status-
Information may be sent after the final completion of the transaction (e.g. GeldKarte, girogo) to return final
transaction data:

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PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0F xx [27<result-code>] [<transaction-data>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 For <result-code> and <transaction-data> see chapter Status-Information after Authorisation, Reversal,
Pre-Authorisation/Reservation, DCC or Prepaid-Top-Up.
For result-code decimal 55 “PIN incorrect” the PT can repeat the prompt for PIN, depending on the pay-
ment-type, and re-start the payment. In this case the PT sends the commands for Intermediate Status-
Information, Dial-Up, Print and Status-Information once again. Alternatively the PT can also abort the
payment with an error-code.
 06<TLV-container>: see chapter Status-Information (04 0F).

Issue of goods / filling

If the ECR is an automatic vending-machine it starts the issue of goods or enables filling after receiving
<result-code> = ‘00’.

Response to Status-Information
The ECR answers after the issue of goods, after start of filling (for Pre-Authorisation) or if it is a “normal”
ECR immediately with:

a) ECR response following successful issue of goods (for vending machines), start of filling (for Pre-
Authorisation) or if not supported, no issue of goods is carried-out (ECRs):

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Alternative:

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 00 00

Both ECR responses have the same meaning: issue of goods succeeded or filling started.

b) ECR response, if issue of goods cannot be completed within the timeout sent as part of the command
Authorisation (see parameters for request Authorization (06 01)) or if the customer has not yet begun filling:

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 9C 00

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The response 84-9C-00 implies that the PT shall send the Status-Information again after a wait-time of 2
seconds because the ECR has not yet completed the issue of goods.

c) ECR response for unsuccessful issue of goods or for filling not yet started:

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 yy xx xx
(any value,
excepting 00
and 9C)

The response 84-yy-xx-xx with ‘yy’ as any value (except ‘00’ or ‘9C’) implies that the issue of goods was not
successful or filling was not yet started. In this case the PT reverses the payment.

Notes:
 If the ECR sends 84-9C-00 so often, that <max. status-infos> (see parameters for request Authorization
(06 01)) is exceeded (= <max. status infos> + 1), the PT reverses the payment and afterwards sends a
Status-Information with error-message 04-0F-03-27-6C.
 If no response from the ECR is received within <timeout> (see parameters for request Authorization (06
01)), then the PT reverses the payment.

Example of <max. status-infos>:

For this example a parameter ‘3’ is passed. The ECR may respond to the Status-Information up to three
times with “84-9C-00”. The issue of goods must be successful (the ECR response to Status-Information is
then “80-00-00” or “84-00-00”) on the fourth Status-Information (= <max. status-infos> + 1). However, if the
ECR responds to the fourth request with “84-9C-00”, then the PT carries out a Reversal and afterwards
sends the Status-Information 04-0F-02-27-6C.

d) ECR response for partial issue of goods:

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 9D 7 04<amount>

If only a partial issue of goods was possible the ECR responds with APRC 9D and sends the price of the
issued goods back in the data block.

2.2.7 Reversal
If the issue of goods is not successful or Filling was not started PT reverses the payment.

2.2.8 Receipt-Printout
Subsequently the receipt printout takes place – also for failed Authorisations. If the PT function ECR-Receipt
is activated (= setting in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then the PT transmits the receipt line-

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by-line to the ECR using “Print Line”-Commands (see chapter Print line (06 D1)) or Print Textblock-
Commands (06 D3).

There is no receipt printout for a successful pre-authorisation (instead it is done during Partial-Reversal after
filling) – otherwise the receipt printout is only carried out here if pre-authorisation is unsuccessful.

2.2.9 Store Transaction in PT

The final storage of the transaction in the PT may only be carried out following the acknowledgement from
the ECR! If the ECR sends no acknowledgement or a transmission-error occurs which cannot be solved by
repeated sending of Status-Information, the PT must execute an Auto-Reversal. The definitive acknowl-
edgement from the ECR for storage of the transaction is either the response to the Status-Information (if the
ECR generates the Receipt itself and the PT therefore sends no receipt) or otherwise the response to the
Status-Information AND the responses to all Print line or Print Text-Block commands and not the response to
Intermediate Status-Information from card-removal.

If the ECR does not send a response or the PT does not receive the response, then the PT executes an
Auto-Reversal, possibly requiring an additional Dial-Up. The Auto-Reversal itself carried out only after the
card has been removed.

Afterwards, Auto-Reversal is no longer possible.

2.2.10 Completion
If transaction and issue of goods were successful, (or filling was started) the PT sends command Comple-
tion whereupon the ECR is given back the “master-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

The ECR closes with Completion.

ECR response:

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

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If transaction and/or issue of goods failed (or filling was not started), the PT sends command Abort where-
upon the ECR is given back the “master-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
06 1E xx <result-code> [<CC>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 The possible result-codes are described in chapter Error-Messages.
 The currency code of the PT is only sent with result-code 6F. The PT only sends a currency code to the
ECR, if the ECR had also sent a currency code in its request.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F16, 1F17.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

As soon as the PTs Status-Information is acknowledged by the ECR the payment is successfully completed.
Even if an error occurs during command Completion, the payment is judged to be successful and not to be
reversed. If in doubt the ECR can attempt to resynchronise using the command Repeat-Receipt. A reversal
only takes place if the ECR does not acknowledge the Status-Information.

2.3 Account Balance Request (06 03)

This command starts an Account Balance Request on the PT, e.g. for bonus-points. The credit is reported to
the ECR in the Status-Information.

Caution:
If the receipt printout shall be carried out by the ECR, this may only send the command to the PT if the ECR
printer is ready and enough paper for the receipt is available.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 03 xx [22<card-number>] [0E<expiry-date>] [2D<track 1 data>]
[23<track 2 data>] [24<track 3 data>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 22<card-number>: see chapter Authorization (06 01)
 0E<expiry-date>: see chapter Authorization (06 01)
 2D<track 1 data>: see chapter Authorization (06 01)
 23<track 2 data>: see chapter Authorization (06 01)

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 24<track 3 data>: see chapter Authorization (06 01)

 06<TLV-container>: Possible Tags are E1 (for C1 value '4D 55' is possible).
 All further data will be ignored by the PT.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

The further sequence of events is – apart from checking the issue of goods or filling – identical to Authoriza-
tion (06 01).

2.4 Activate Card (06 04)

This command activates a card. Depending on the card-type, the activation may take place on a host system
or offline and details are out of the scope of the ECR-Interface document.

Caution:
If the receipt printout shall be carried out by the ECR, this may only send the command to the PT if the ECR
printer is ready and enough paper for the receipt is available.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 04 xx [04<amount>] [49<CC>] [2D<track 1 data>] [0E<expiry-date>]
[22<card-number>] [23<track 2 data>] [24<track 3 data>]
[3A<CVV/CVC>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 04<amount>: If included the PT may execute a top-up function if necessary. Otherwise top-up is handled
via command Refund.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 15; 20, 41, 43, E1, 1F04, 1F05.
 All other data will be ignored by the PT.

The further sequence of events is – apart from checking the issue of goods – identical to the Authorization
(06 01).

2.5 Procurement (06 05)

This command initiates a money procurement transaction in order to top-up e.g. a GeldKarte.

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ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 05 xx 04<amount>] [49<CC>] [19<payment-type>] [2D<track 1 data>]
[0E<expiry-date>] [22<card-number>] [23<track 2 data>]
[24<track 3 data>] [01<timeout>] [02<max. status infos>]
[3A<CVV/CVC>] [3C<additional-data>] [8A<card type>] [06<TLV-
container>]

Data block:
 See chapter Authorization (06 01).

For further sequence of events for the transaction see Authorization (06 01).

2.6 Book Tip (06 0C)

This command initiates a tip-booking.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0C xx 04<amount> 87<receipt-no> [49<CC>] [19<payment-type>]
[2D<track 1 data>] [0E<expiry-date>] [22<card-number>]
[23<track 2 data>] [24<track 3 data>] [3B<AID>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 04<amount>: Tip amount.
 87<receipt-no>: See chapter Status-Information (04 0F).
 3B<AID>: Must be sent for telephonic tip booking. See Status-Information (04 0F).
 Remaining bitmaps see Authorization (06 01).
 All other data will be ignored by the PT.

For further sequence of events for the transaction see Authorization (06 01).

2.7 Telephonic Authorisation (06 21)

This command initiates a telephonic authorisation and transmits the amount from the ECR to PT. The
authorization number is either sent by the ECR, otherwise it is requested during the payment procedure on
the PT.

The result of the payment procedure is reported to the ECR after Completion of the booking procedure.

Telephonic Authorisation is only possible with credit-cards.

Caution:

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If the receipt printout shall be carried out by the ECR, this may only send the command to the PT if the ECR
printer is ready and enough paper for the receipt is available.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 21 xx <password> 04<amount> [49<CC>] [19<payment-type>]
[2D<track 1 data>] [0E<expiry-date>] [22<card-number>]
[23<track 2 data>] [24<track 3 data>] [01<timeout>] [02<max. status
infos>] [05<pump no.>] [3C<additional-data>] [3B<AID>]
[3A<CVV/CVC>] [8A<card type>][06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 3B<AID>: See chapter Status-Information (04 0F).
 3C<additional-data>: See chapter Additional Data.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 20, 41, 43, E1, E8, 1F15.
 Remaining bitmaps see Authorization (06 01).
 For cards which can not identified by the BIN, like CUP, the card type has to be sent with the command.
Therefor the BMP 8A or TLV tag 41 is used.

For further sequence of events for the transaction see chapter Authorisation (06 01).

2.8 Pre-Authorisation / Reservation (06 22)

Using the command Pre-Authorisation/Reservation the ECR can request the PT to reserve a certain pay-
ment-amount for the sales-process. This is particularly necessary when the final payment-amount is only
established after the authorisation (e.g. Service-stations; Hotels). In this case the ECR firstly reserves an
amount (= max. possible payment-amount) and then, after the sales-process, releases the unused amount
via a Partial-Reversal or Book Total.

Caution:
If the receipt printout shall be carried out by the ECR, this may only send the command to the PT if the ECR
printer is ready and enough paper for the receipt is available.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 22 xx [04<amount>] [49<CC>] [19<payment-type>] [0E<expiry-date>]
[22<card-number>] [2D<track 1 data>] [23<track 2 data>]
[24<track 3 data>] [01<timeout>] [02<max. status infos>]
[05<pump no.>] [0B<trace-number>] [3B<AID>] [3C<additional-data>]
[8A<card type>][06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 04<amount>: If not sent, then the PT uses the default amount stored as Pre-Authorisation Amount for
that particular card-type.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 15, 20, 41, 43, E1, E8, 1F06, 1F15, 1F2B.
 0B<trace-number>: See Status-Information (04 0F).

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 BMP 0B or TLV tag 1F2B must be sent for a reservation extension.

 For telephonic extensions BMP 0B or TLV tag 1F2B are optional.
 3B<AID>: See Status-Information (04 0F). Must be sent for a reservation extension, a telephonic reser-
vation or a telephonic extension. See tag 1F06.
 3C<additional-data>: Depending on the ECR-system and application different additional-data can be
transmitted. See chapter Additional Data.
 For cards which can not identified by the BIN, like CUP, the card type has to be sent with the command.
Therefor the BMP 8A or TLV tag 41 is used.
 Remaining bitmaps see Authorization (06 01).
 All other data will be ignored by the PT.

For further sequence of events for the transaction see Authorization (06 01).

2.9 Reversal (06 30)

This command reverses a payment-procedure and transfers the receipt-number of the transaction to be re-
versed from the ECR to PT. The result of the reversal-process is sent to the ECR after Completion of the
booking-process.

Caution:
If the receipt printout shall be carried out by the ECR, this may only send the command to the PT if the ECR
printer is ready and enough paper for the receipt is available.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 30 xx <password> 87<receipt-no> [04<amount>] [49<CC>]
[19<payment-type>] [2D<track 1 data>] [0E<expiry-date>] [22<card-
number>] [23<track 2 data>] [24<track 3 data>] [3C<additional-data>]
[06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 All other data will be ignored by the PT.

The reversal is only carried-out if a payment with the supplied receipt-number is found in the turnover-
storage and amount (optional) as well as card-data (optional) match that payment.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

The further sequence of events is – apart from checking the issue of goods or filling – identical to the Author-
ization (06 01).

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2.10 Partial-Reversal of a Pre-Authorisation / Booking of a Reservation (06 23)

This command executes a Partial-Reversal for a Pre-Authorisation to release the unused amount of the res-
ervation. This command is also used for the Booking of a Reservation.

Caution:
If the receipt printout shall be carried out by the ECR, this may only send the command to the PT if the ECR
printer is ready and enough paper for the receipt is available.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 23 xx [87<receipt-no>] [04<amount>] [49<CC>] [3C<additional-data>]
[0B<trace-number>] [3B<AID>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 87<receipt-no>: Is only sent for Partial-Reversal.
 04<amount>: Unused partial-amount of the pre-authorised transaction. Default is 0.
 3C<additional-data>: See chapter Additional Data.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F06, 1F2B (see also chapter Pre-Authorisation / Reservation (06
22)).
 0B<trace-number>: See chapter Status-Information (04 0F).
 BMP 0B or TLV tag 1F2B must be sent for a reservation booking or reservation extension or partial
reversal.
 For telephonic extensions the BMP 0B or TLV-Tag 1F2B are optional.
 3B<AID>: See chapter Status-Information (04 0F). BMP 3B must be sent for a reservation booking or
reservation extension or for a telephonic reservation booking or telephonic reservation extension. See
tag 1F06.
 All other data will be ignored by the PT.

The Partial-Reversal is only carried-out if a Pre-Authorisation with the passed receipt number is found in the
turnover-records.

The further sequence of events is identical to the Reversal (06 30).

2.10.1 Enquire if Pre-Authorisations exist (06 23)

With this command the ECR checks whether the PT contains Pre-Authorisations without an associated Par-
tial-Reversal / Book Total.

Caution:
This is special-case of the command Partial-Reversal of a Pre-Authorisation / Booking of a Reservation (06
23). Also valid for credit-cards and fleet-cards for which typically Book Total (06 24) instead Partial-Reversal
of a Pre-Authorisation / Booking of a Reservation (06 23) is executed.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 23 03 87 FF FF

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

The PT terminates the process with:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 04xx B8 [87<receipt-no>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 B8 is the error-code decimal 184.
 87<receipt-no>: States the receipt-number of the first pre-authorisation not yet reversed. If no pre-
authorisations exist in the PT, <receipt-no> is set to ‘FFFF’.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 23.
 Instead of a single receipt-number the PT can also transmit a receipt-number list as a TLV-container.
However, for this the ECR must have sent a BMP 06 in the triggering command or in the registration.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.11 Partial Reversal with transparent APDU mode

This chapter describes the process of partial reversal in combination with the transparent APDU mode.
The figure below shows the communication between ECR, POS and the PSP.

When using the partial reversal with transparent APDU mode the following conditions should be respected.

- Partial reversal with APDU mode can only be used in combination with the procurement command (06
05). When using the procurement command, the card will be locked in the reader after processing the
authorization. It is not possible to change the card in this sequence.
- When the vending machine is processing card communication (“Issueing of goods”) it is possible to send
several APDU commands (Send APDU 06 C6).

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ECR POS PSP

Procurement 0605

Authorization

Status 040F

Card commu- SCR

nication Send APDU 06 C6

(„Issue of APDU Response

goods“)
…

Response 84-9D

Partial amount
Partial reversal

060F

2.12 Book Total (06 24)

This command executes booking of the total amount for a Pre-Authorisation / Reservation (06 22). The por-
tion of the amount from the Pre-Authorisation / Reservation (06 22) that was used up is booked.

Difference between Partial-Reversal and Book Total:

 Partial-Reversal transmits the unused amount, whilst Book Total transmits the used amount.

Caution:
If the receipt printout shall be carried out by the ECR, this may only send the command to the PT if the ECR
printer is ready and enough paper for the receipt is available.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 24 xx 87<receipt-no> [04<amount>] [49<CC>] [19<payment-type>]
[3C<additional-data>] [0B<trace-number>] [3B<AID>] [8A<card type>]
[06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 15, 41, 1F06 (see also Pre-Authorisation / Reservation (06 22)).
 0B<trace-number>: See Status-Information (04 0F).

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 BMP 0B or TLV tag 1F2B must be sent for a reservation booking or reservation extension or partial
reversal.
 For telephonic extensions the BMP 0B or TLV-Tag 1F2B is optional.
 3B<AID>: See Status-Information (04 0F). BMP 3B must be sent for a reservation booking or reservation
extension or for a telephonic reservation booking or telephonic reservation extension. See tag 1F06.
 For cards which can not identified by the BIN, like CUP, the card type has to be sent with the command.
Therefor the BMP 8A or TLV tag 41 is used.

The further sequence of events is identical to the Partial-Reversal of a Pre-Authorisation / Booking of a Res-
ervation (06 23).

2.13 Pre-Authorisation Reversal (06 25)

This command executes a reversal of a Pre-Authorisation in the case of a null-filling.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 25 xx 87<receipt-no> [04<amount>] [49<CC>] [19<payment-type>] [06<TLV-
container>]

The further sequence of events is – apart from checking the issue of goods or filling – identical to the Partial-
Reversal of a Pre-Authorisation / Booking of a Reservation (06 23).

Note:
The command Pre-Authorisation Reversal cannot be carried out with ec-cash and Maestro cards. For these
cards types an Auto-Reversal is executed instead.

2.14 Refund (06 31)

This command starts a Refund on the PT. The result of the Refund is reported to the ECR after completion
of the booking-process.

Caution:
If the receipt printout shall be carried out by the ECR, this may only send the command to the PT if the ECR
printer is ready and enough paper for the receipt is available.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 31 xx <password> [04<amount>] [49<CC>] [19<payment-type>]
[2D<track 1 data>] [0E<expiry-date>] [22<card-number>]
[23<track 2 data>] [24<track 3 data>] [3B<AID>] [3C<additional-data>]
[8A<card type>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:

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 04<amount>: For bonus-transactions the amount is optional. In this case the tag E1 with subtag C2 can
be sent instead of the amount.
 3B<AID>: Is used in refunds after an encashing transaction of bonus-points, using the BMP 3B from the
Status-Information (04 0F) of this transaction.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 15, 20, 30, 41, 43, E1 (for C1 values '47 4C' and '4D 57' possible),
E8.
 For cards which can not identified by the BIN, like CUP, the card type has to be sent with the command.
Therefore the BMP 8A or TLV tag 41 is used.
 Remaining bitmaps see Authorization (06 01).
 All other data will be ignored by the PT.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

The further sequence of events is identical to the Authorization (06 01).

2.15 End-of-Day (06 50)

With this command the ECR induces the PT to transfer the stored turnover to the host.

Caution:
If the receipt printout shall be carried out by the ECR, this may only send the command to the PT if the ECR
printer is ready and enough paper for the receipt is available.

2.15.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 50 03 <password> [06<TLV-container>]

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.15.2 Transaction:
Following the response the PT begins with the transaction.
For this purpose the PT makes an online-connection to the host. This takes place – depending on configura-
tion of the PT and ECR – either over a communication module in the PT or over a communication module

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connected to the ECR (see chapter Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) and chapter Receive Data via Dial-Up
(06 DA)).

2.15.3 Intermediate Status-Information

If the ECR requested Intermediate Status-Information during Registration, the PT regularly sends Intermedi-
ate Status to the ECR during preparation of the turnover records in order to re-start the timeouts.
Only during the actual data-transfer is no Intermediate Status transmitted.

2.15.4 Status-Information
The PT responds following successful End-of-Day with the Status-Information after End-Of-Day / Send
Turnover Totals:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0F xx [27<result-code>] [<transaction-data>]

Data block:
 27<result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.
 <transaction-data>: See chapter Status-Information (04 0F).

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Following the Status-Information, if the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting in PT, that the ECR
assumes the print-function), then the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR using „Print Line“
Commands (see chapter Print line (06 D1)). Alternatively the receipt printout is carried out using the „Print
Text-Block“ Command (see chapter Print line (06 D3)).

2.15.5 Receipt-Printout
After the transaction the Receipt-Printout takes place. If the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting
in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR
using „Print Line“ commands (see chapter Print line (06 D1)). Alternatively the receipt printout is carried out
using the „Print Text-Block“ command (see chapter Print line (06 D3)).

2.15.6 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block

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CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <error-code>

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.16 Diagnosis (06 70)

With this command the ECR forces the PT to send a diagnostic message to the host.

2.16.1 Start

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 70 xx [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1B.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

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2.16.2 Transaction:
Following the response the PT starts the transaction.
For this purpose the PT makes an online-connection to the host. This takes place – depending on configura-
tion of the PT and ECR – either over a communication module in the PT or over a communication module
connected to the ECR (see chapter Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) and chapter Receive Data via Dial-Up
(06 DA)).

2.16.3 Intermediate Status-Information

If the ECR requested Intermediate Status-Information during Registration, the PT regularly sends Intermedi-
ate Status to the ECR during preparation of the turnover records in order to re-start the timeout.
Only during the actual data-transfer is no Intermediate Status transmitted.

2.16.4 Transmit Date

If the transaction was successful the PT transmits system-date received from the host on to the ECR (see
chapter Set Date and Time in ECR (04 01)).

2.16.5 Receipt-Printout
After the transaction the Receipt-Printout takes place. If the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting
in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR
using „Print Line“ Commands (see chapter Print line (06 D1)) or Print Textblock-Commands (06 D3).

2.16.6 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

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Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte, defined in chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.17 Initialisation (06 93)

With this command the ECR forces the PT to send a initialisation message to the host.

2.17.1 Start

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 93 03 <password>

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.17.2 Transaction:
Following the response the PT begins with the transaction.
For this purpose the PT makes an online-connection to the host. This takes place – depending on configura-
tion of the PT and ECR – either over a communication module in the PT or over a communication module
connected to the ECR (see chapter Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) and chapter Receive Data via Dial-Up
(06 DA)).

2.17.3 Intermediate Status-Information

If the ECR requested Intermediate Status-Information during Registration, the PT regularly sends Intermedi-
ate Status to the ECR during the transaction in order to re-start the timeouts.
Only during the actual data-transfer is no Intermediate Status transmitted.

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2.17.4 Receipt-Printout
After the transaction the Receipt-Printout takes place. If the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting
in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR
using „Print Line“ commands (see chapter Print line (06 D1)). Alternatively the receipt printout is carried out
using the „Print Text-Block“ command (see chapter Print line (06 D3)).

2.17.5 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte, defined in chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

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2.18 Reprint Receipts (06 12)

This command serves to print payment-receipts over a certain receipt-number range.

2.18.1 Start

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 12 xx <password> <from> [<to>]

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.
 <from>: 2 byte, BCD. Receipt number the printing should start from.
 <to>: 2 byte, BCD. Receipt number the printing should end at (including this receipt). If omitted the PT
only prints the receipt given in <from> (i.e. <from> = <to>).

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.18.2 Receipt-Printout
If the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then
the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR using „Print Line“ Commands (see chapter Print line (06
D1)). Alternatively the receipt printout is carried out using the „Print Text-Block“ Command (see chapter Print
line (06 D3)).

2.18.3 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

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2.19 Repeat Receipt (06 20)

This command serves to repeat printing of the last stored payment-receipts or End-of-Day-receipt.

2.19.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 20 03 <password> [03<service-byte>][06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.
 03<service-byte>: Bit-field, 1 byte; default = ‘00’. See Table 5: Definition of <service-byte>.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F01, 1F02, 1F03.

Service-byte Definition
xxxx xxx1 1: ECR requires Status-Information (as in the original transaction)
0: Do not send Status-Information
xxxx xx1x 1: No print receipt (neither Print line commands sent from PT nor printed on PT itself)
0: Print receipt (either Print line commands sent from PT or printed on PT itself)
Rest RFU
Table 5: Definition of <service-byte>

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.19.2 Status-Information
Depending on the service-byte the PT sends the Status-Information of the last transaction executed. This
ensures that the ECR can resynchronise in case of an inconclusive ending of a transaction.

2.19.3 Receipt-Printout
If the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then
the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR using „Print Line“ Commands (see chapter Print line (06
D1)). Alternatively the receipt printout is carried out using the „Print Text-Block“ Command (see chapter Print
line (06 D3)). Alternatively the PT prints the receipt on its own printer.

2.19.4 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “master-
rights”:

PT  ECR

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APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.20 Read Card (06 C0)

With this command the PT reads a chip-card/magnet-card and transmits the card-data to the ECR.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 C0 xx [<timeout>[19<card-type>][FC<dialog-control>][06<TLV-container>]]

Data block:
 <timeout>: 1 byte. The time in seconds the PT waits for the card. <timeout> = ‘00’ means infinite. If
<timeout> is omitted the default-value of the PT is used. This timeout overrides the T3 timeout.
 19<card-type>: 1 byte. If <card-type> and TLV tag 1F60 are omitted the magnet-stripe will be read. For a
motor-insertion reader both chip and magnet-stripe are read. See Table 6: Definition of <card-type>.
 If <card-type> is entered then <timeout> must also be entered.
 FC<dialog-control>: Bit-field, 1 byte. See Table 7: Definition of <dialog-control>.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F15, 1F60 (overrides field 19).

card-type Definition
0001 xxxx chip card
0010 xxxx chip card
0101 xxxx chip-card and magnet-card
all others magnet-card
Table 6: Definition of <card-type> (only for non-motor-insertion reader relevant)

dialog-control Definition
xxxx xxx1 PT controls display prompts for insertion and removal of the card (default).
xxxx xxx0 ECR controls display prompts for insertion and removal of the card. That means the PT
does not display its own text for command Read Card, therefore the ECR must send its
own text via command text to the PT.
all others RFU
Table 7: Definition of <dialog-control>

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Flow for manual-insertion reader:

 If chip is to be read:
The card remains in the card-reader after reading the chip. If the card has no chip the PT can release the
card and read the magnet-stripe.
 If magnet-stripe is to be read:
After card-insertion the PT requests the customer to remove the card, whereby the PT reads magnet-
stripe.
 If chip and magnet-stripe are to be read:
If the card has a chip and the magnet-stripe was already read during insertion, the PT shall also send the
magnet-stripe data to the ECR. The card remains in the reader.

Flow for motor-insertion reader:

After card-insertion the PT reads chip and magnet-stripe.

If the ECR requested Intermediate-Status from the PT during registration, these commands are sent be-
tween PT and ECR. See Intermediate Status Information (04 FF).

The PT responds after the read-process with the Status-Information transferring the card-data. Thereby an
implicit master-rights change to the ECR takes place, i.e. there is no Completion command. A full description
can be found in Status-Information (04 0F).

Note:
Using the command Abort the ECR can release a retained card from the PT without waiting for a release via
timeout.

Caution:
A protocol-conflict can occur if the ECR sends an Abort command during transmission of the card-data from
the PT. Example: Another customer inserts a card whilst Partial-Reversal after a completed Filling-process
is taking place.

If the ECR sends an Abort command to the PT whilst the PT is also transmitting data to the ECR (e.g. be-
cause a Partial-Reversal has to be executed), both commands (from ECR and PT) result in an error since
the required responses from the partner are not correctly answered – at transport-protocol level each partner
must send an ACK, and at application-protocol level a 80-00-00, but instead only one command is sent.
This results in both messages being repeated twice (which causes further collisions), and the PT falls-back
into its basic-state. Therewith is the ECR master again and can repeat the Abort command (to release the
card), which the PT will then execute correctly.

For new implementations the ECR should not send the command Read-Card with infinite timeout, but
rather should use command Status-Readout until a card is inserted. Following this the card can be
read.

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2.21 Activate Card-Reader (08 50)

With this command the ECR can activate the insertion-mechanism of a motor-insertion on the PT. Only after
sending this commands is it possible to insert a card in motor-insertion reader.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 50 xx [FA<card-reader-activation>]

The PT responds after successful activation with:

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

On unsuccessful activation the PT sends:

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 xx 00

xx = corresponding error-code. See chapter Error-Messages.

Following the 80-00-00, the PT sends no Completion command.

2.22 Abort (06 B0)

With this command the ECR can instruct the PT to abort execution of a command. Additionally, a card which
remained in the PT after a Read-Card command will be released or extracted using this command.

The Abort command may only be sent from the ECR when the ECR is the master, or when the command
explicitly allows that the ECR can send an Abort command (e.g. in command “Read Card” or the text-display
commands).

Depending on the implementation of the PT, transaction steps and other actions within the PT may be abort-
ed if pre-defined states have not been reached.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR

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06 B0 xx [D2<card-output-direction>][FA<card-reader-activation>]

Data block:
 FA<card-reader-activation>: This option can be used to optimize the number of ZVT commands by omit-
ting the Activate Card-Reader (08 50) command after the Abort (06 B0) command.

For motor-readers which can park the card in a second position, the Abort command without parameter
<card-output-direction>, or with <card-output-direction> not equal to 02 results in the card in the reading-
area being rejected and the parked card being transported to the reading-area.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

If a card-revision error occurs, the PT responds with:

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 <result-code> 00

The <result-code> is defined in chapter Error-Messages.

2.23 Log-Off (06 02)

The command Log-Off has the following consequences:

 the PT resets the Registration config-byte to ‘86’
 the PT may not send any more TLV-containers

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 02 00

The PT always responds with:

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.24 Set Date and Time in PT (06 91)

With this command the ECR can set the system-time in the PT.

2.24.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 91 0B <password> AA<date> 0C<time>

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.24.2 Completion
After setting the new system-time the PT sends a Completion command:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.25 Display Text (06 E0)

With this command the ECR can cause the PT to display a certain text on the PT-display.

This command can be terminated prematurely using the command Abort (06 B0).

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 E0 xx [F0<display-duration>] [F1<text line 1>] [F2<text line 2>]
[F3<text line 3>] [F4<text line 4>] [F5<text line 5>] [F6<text line 6>]
[F7<text line 7>] [F8<text line 8>] [F9<beep-tones>] [FD<display-
device>]

Data block:
 F0<display-duration>: The display duration overrides the T3 timeout.
 Text encoding: 7-bit ASCII ZVT-Characterset, e.g. F0 F3 01 23 45 (F0 F3 means 3 byte length, followed
by the ASCII-Codes). Character codes > 127 are displayed according to the 8-bit ZVT-Characterset
(CP437, OEM-US)
 Note: The encoding of the display text in BMP F1-F8 must match to current character set of the PT that
can be configured by ECR with tag 14 in Registration command.
 Switch to larger font: each line can be individually switched to a larger font (height +width) via a pre-fix
control-character ‚14‘ (ASCII-Code). This reduces the number of lines it is possible to display and also
the number of characters per line.
Each line can be controlled individually. On each line only one font-type can be used.
 The bitmaps are optional.
 The illustrated order is variable.

Notes:
 Omitted text-lines are displayed empty.
 If all text-lines are omitted the display is left off.
 If the ECR sends a new Display-text command or another command which influences the PT display, the
PT displays the new text immediately, before the display-duration of the initial command has expired.
 If the ECR sends a command which does not influence the PT display, the PT displays the original text
until the display-duration of the initial command has expired.

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

A Completion command is not sent

2.26 Display Text (old version) (06 85)

With this command the ECR can cause the PT to display a certain text on the PT-display.
Following an optional timeout, a further text can be displayed.

Caution:
This command is included to retain downwards-compatibility, for new implementations use Display Text (06
E0)!

This command can be terminated prematurely using the command Abort (06 B0).

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 85 xx <display-data>

Data block:
 <display-data>:consists of a number of fields, the fields are not prefixed with a bitmap

Definition of the fields <display-data>:

Definition
text 1, length variable
display-duration in seconds, optional, 1byte (binary, not BCD
packed), ‚00‘ means infinite. default-value: ‚05‘ = 5 seconds, if text
2 is supplied then field display-duration is mandatory
text 2, optional, length variable

 Format of the text-field: <position><text><00>, the text must always be terminated with binary ‘00’. <po-
sition> (BCD encoded) is the start-position on the display, ‘00’ is the first line (from top) left edge; on
reaching the right edge a line is automatically wrapped. For 20 characters per line is ‘20’ the left edge of
the second line etc.
The maximum displayable number of characters = max. number of characters per line * max. number of
lines, additional characters will not be displayed.
Text encoding: 7-bit ASCII with umlauts. If the ms-bit of a character is set, this generates a beep-tone,
alternatively the character BEL (= ‘07’) can be sent.

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

A Completion command is not sent.

2.27 Display Text with Function-Key Input (06 E1)

With this command the ECR can cause the PT to display a certain text on the PT-display and then to wait for
a function-key to be pressed. The code for the function-key is returned to the ECR.

This command can be terminated prematurely using the command Abort (06 B0).

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 E1 xx <display-data> [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 <display-data>: See chapter Display Text (06 E0).
 If the ECR sends a new command for which no display on the PT is required then the PT displays this
display-text until the end of the display-duration.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F18.
 If tag 1F18 equals to 1 or bitmap F9 in the <display data> equals to ‘FF’ the PT responds to card in-
serts also.

Text encoding:
 7-bit ASCII ZVT-Characterset, e.g. F0 F3 01 23 45 (F0 F3 means 3 byte length, followed by the ASCII-
Codes). Character codes > 127 are displayed according to the 8-bit ZVT-Characterset (CP437, OEM-
US)
 Note: The encoding of the display text in BMP F1-F8 must match to current character set of the PT that
can be configured by ECR with tag 14 in Registration command.

After key-entry or timeout the PT sends the key-code to the ECR. The timeout has the value of T3, e.g. 5s.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 01 <key-code>

Data block:
 <key-code>: 1 byte.

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Definition of the fields <key-code>:

Value Definition
0D Acceptance-key <OK>
18 Correction-key <C>
1B Abort-key <STOP>
46 Function-/Info-key <F>, <Info> or <?>
55 Function-key <Up> <+>
44 Function-key <Down> <->
6C Timeout
31 Function-key <F1>
32 Function-key <F2>
33 Function-key <F3>
34 Function-key <F4>
DC Card present

A Completion command is not sent.

2.28 Display Text with Function-Key Input (old version) (06 88)

With this command the ECR can cause the PT to display a certain text on the PT-display and then to wait for
a function-key to be pressed. The code for the function-key is returned to the ECR.

Caution:
This command is included to retain downwards-compatibility, for new implementations use Display Text with
Function-Key Input (06 E1)!

This command can be terminated prematurely using the command Abort (06 B0).

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 88 xx <display-data>

Data block:
 <display-data>: See chapter Display Text (old version) (06 85).
 After key-entry or if timeout the display is cleared.
 If the ECR sends a new command for which no display on the PT is required, then the PT displays this
display-text until the end the display-duration.

Text encoding
 7-bit ASCII with umlauts. If the ms-bit of a character is set, this generates a beep-tone, alternatively the
character BEL (= ‘07’) can be sent.

After key-entry or timeout the PT sends the key-code to the ECR.

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 01 <key-code>

Data block:
 <key-code>: 1 byte.

Definition of the fields <key-code>:

Value Definition
0D Acceptance-key <OK>
18 Correction-key <C>
1B Abort-key <STOP>
46 Function-/Info-key <F>, <Info> or <?>
55 Function-key <Up> <+>
44 Function-key <Down> <->
6C Timeout
31 Function-key <F1>
32 Function-key <F2>
33 Function-key <F3>
34 Function-key <F4>

A Completion command is not sent.

2.29 Display text with Numerical Input (06 E2)

With this command the ECR can cause the PT to display a certain text (text1) on the PT-display and then to
wait for a numerical-input. The number entered is returned to the ECR. Optionally a second text (text2) may
be sent, which is displayed by the PT after input of the first character. If the character is deleted with <C> the
PT displays text1 again.

This command can be terminated prematurely using the command Abort (06 B0).

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 E2 xx [F0<display-duration>] [F1<text line 1>] [F2<text line 2>]
[F3<text line 3>] [F4<text line 4>] [F5<text line 5>] [F6<text line 6>]
[F7<text line 7>] [F8<text line 8>] [F9<beep-tones>] [FB<confirmation>]
[E0<min. length>] [E1<text2 line 1>] [E2<text2 line 2>]
[E3<text2 line 3>] [E4<text2 line 4>] [E5<text2 line 5>]
[E6<text2 line 6>] [E7<text2 line 7>] [E8<text2 line 8>]
[E9<max. Length>] [EA<echo>] [EB<MAC>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:

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bitmap Definition
F0 display-duration in seconds, 1 byte (not BCD packed), ‘00’ means infinite.
default-value: ‘00’
F1 text1 line 1
F2 text1 line 2
F3 text1 line 3
F4 text1 line 4
F5 text1 line 5
F6 text1 line 6
F7 text1 line 7
F8 text1 line 8
F9 number the beep-tones, 1 byte
FB confirmation of the input with <OK> required; ‘00’ = no, otherwise yes, 1 byte ;
default: yes
E0 min. length of the input; ‘00’ = input not enforced, 1 byte. default-value: ‘00’
E1 text2 line 1
E2 text2 line 2
E3 text2 line 3
E4 text2 line 4
E5 text2 line 5
E6 text2 line 6
E7 text2 line 7
E8 text2 line 8
E9 Max. length of the input, 1 byte. default-value: 20 decimal
EA echo the input yes/no; ‘FF’ = echo on, ‘00’ echo off, otherwise display “*” for
each digit; 1 byte. default-value: ‘01’ = „*“
EB MAC over text 1 and text 2 (BMPs: F1 - F8 and E1 - E8); 8 byte: mandatory
field !
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F35.
 Text encoding:
 7-bit ASCII ZVT-Characterset, e.g. F0 F3 01 23 45 (F0 F3 means 3 byte length, followed by the ASCII-
Codes). Character codes > 127 are displayed according to the 8-bit ZVT-Characterset (CP437, OEM-
US)
 Note: The encoding of the display text in BMP F1-F8 and E1-E8 must match to current character set of
the PT that can be configured by ECR with tag 14 in Registration command.
 Switch to larger font: each line can be individually switched to a larger font (height + width) via a pre-fix
control-character ‘14’ (ASCII-Code). This reduces the number of lines it is possible to display and also
the number of characters per line.
Each line can be controlled individually. On each line only one font-type can be used.
 The MAC is a safeguard of the display-text to prevent mis-use of the PT for PIN request. The correct
value for each text can be obtained from the hotline.
 The bitmaps are optional.
 The illustrated order is variable.
 Text-lines not received are shown empty on the display.
 If all text-lines are missing the display stays off.

Note:
Depending on the PT, the line used for numerical input may not contain text. If so, the PT ignores the corre-
sponding BMP.

Following key-input or if timeout the PT transmits the key-code to the ECR.

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 xx <key-codes>

Data block:
 <key-codes>

Definition of the fields <key-codes>:

Value Definition
‚xyz‘ ASCII-code of the input in hex-notation
1B abort-key <STOP>
46 Function-/Info-key <F>, <Info> or <?>
31 Function-key <F1>
32 Function-key <F2>
33 Function-key <F3>
34 Function-key <F4>
6C timeout

A Completion command is not sent.

2.30 Display Text with Numerical Input (old version) (06 86)

With this command the ECR can cause the PT to display a certain text (text1) on the PT-display and then to
wait for a numerical-input. The number entered is returned to the ECR. Optionally a second text (text2) may
be sent, which is displayed by the PT after input of the first character. If the character is deleted with <C> the
PT displays text1 again.

Caution:
This command is included to retain downwards-compatibility, for new implementations use Display text with
Numerical Input (06 E2)!

This command can be terminated prematurely using the command Abort (06 B0).

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 86 xx <display-data>

Data block:
 <display-data>: Consists of several:

Definition

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Definition
max. length of the input, length 1 byte
confirmation required, length 1 byte
confirmation-position, length 2 byte (will be ignored)
start-position for echo of the input, length 1 byte (will be ignored)
text 1, length variable
text 2, length variable
MAC over all previous parameters

 Format of the text-field: <position><text><00>, the text must always be terminated with binary ‘00’. <po-
sition> (BCD encoded) is the start-position on the display, ‚00‘ is the first line (from top) left edge; on
reaching the right edge a line is automatically wrapped. For 20 characters per line is ‘20’ the left edge of
the second line etc.
The maximum displayable number of characters = max. number of characters per line * max. number of
lines, additional characters will not be displayed.
 Text encoding: 7-bit ASCII with umlauts. If the ms-bit of a character is set, this generates a beep-tone,
alternatively the character BEL (= ‘07’) can be sent.
 The MAC is a safeguard of the display-text to prevent mis-use of the PT for PIN request. The correct
value for each text can be obtained from the hotline.
 confirmation = ‘00’ means confirmation the input with <OK> not required; other value means confirmation
of the input with <OK> required.

Following key-input or if timeout the PT transmits the key-code to the ECR.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 xx <key-codes>

Definition of the fields <key-codes>:

Value Definition
‚xyz‘ ASCII-code of the input in hex-notation
1B abort-key <STOP>
46 Function-/Info-key <F>, <Info> or <?>
31 Function-key <F1>
32 Function-key <F2>
33 Function-key <F3>
34 Function-key <F4>
6C timeout

Following the input and its confirmation, or abort or if timeout, the display is cleared.

A Completion command is not sent.

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2.31 PIN-Verification for Customer-Card (06 E3)

With this command the PIN-verification for different customer-cards is invoked.

Sequence:
The ECR causes the PT to show a certain text on the display of the PT (text1) and then to wait for a numeri-
cal input (customer-card PIN). Afterwards the inputted number is compared to a pre-defined encrypted num-
ber from the ECR (encrypted Customer-card-PIN). Optionally a second text (text2) can be supplied which the
PT displays after the first digit is inputted. If the digits are deleted <C> the PT displays text1 again.
The inputted digits are shown as ‚*‘.

This command can be terminated prematurely using the command Abort (06 B0).

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 E3 xx <parameter-list>

Data block:
 <parameter-list> consists of several fields, whereby each field is preceded by a bitmap

Definition of the fields <parameter-list>:

bitmap Definition
F0 display-duration in seconds, 1 byte (not BCD packed), ‘00’ means infinite. default-
value: ‘00’
F1 text line 1
F2 text line 2
F3 text line 3
F4 text line 4
F5 text line 5
F6 text line 6
F7 text line 7
F8 text line 8
F9 number the beep-tones, 1 byte
FB confirmation of the input with <OK> required; ‘00’ = no, otherwise yes, 1 byte
E0 Min. length of the input; confirmation required ‘00’ = input not enforced, 1 byte. de-
fault-value: ‘00’
E1 text2 line 1
E2 text2 line 2
E3 text2 line 3
E4 text2 line 4
E5 text2 line 5
E6 text2 line 6
E7 text2 line 7
E8 text2 line 8
E9 Max. length of the input, 1 byte. default-value: 20 decimal
EA echo the input yes/no; ‘FF’ = echo on, ‘00’ echo off, otherwise display “*” for each
digit; 1 byte. default-value: ‘00’ = “*”
D0 algorithm-ID, 1 byte binary
D1 card offset/PIN-data, LLVAR-encoded, binary

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bitmap Definition
D3 key-position, 1 byte

 Text encoding:
 7-bit ASCII ZVT-Characterset, e.g. F0 F3 01 23 45 (F0 F3 means 3 byte length, followed by the ASCII-
Codes). Character codes > 127 are displayed according to the 8-bit ZVT-Characterset (CP437, OEM-
US)
 Note: The encoding of the display text in BMP F1-F8 and E1-E8 must match to current character set of
the PT that can be configured by ECR with tag 14 in Registration command.

 Switch to larger font: each line can be individually switched to a larger font (height +width) via a pre-fix
control-character ‘14’ (ASCII-Code). This reduces the number of lines it is possible to display and also
the number of characters per line.
Each line can be controlled individually. On each line only one font-type can be used.
 Algorithm-key: depending on the card used, different algorithms are used for calculating the customern-
PIN. These are listed below.

algorithm-ID fleet-card
0x00 Hectronic
0x01 Venture Card
0x02 UTA
0x03 BICA
0x04 Proeda
0x05 Wayne Dresser
0x06 Shell
0x07 LeasePlan
0x08 DKV classic
0x09 Huth
0x0A LOMO
0x0B frei & flott
0x13 BICA 2
0x14 DataStandards CH
0x24 ESSO MK2
0x25 EuroShell
0x38 BFT
0x46 DKV Selection Card
0x56 DEA/DEKRA
0x57 DUKPT

Note:
Depending on the PT, the line used for numerical input may not contain text. If so, the PT ignores the corre-
sponding BMP.

Following customer-card PIN input the PT compares the entered customer-card PIN with the encoded PIN
from the command call.

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Response from PT for valid PIN:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 xx [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F31, 1F32.

Response from PT for invalid PIN:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 37 00

Response from PT for not successful PIN entry:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 xx xx 06<TLV-container>

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F16.

Possible values for APRC:

0x6C Abort or timeout
0x85 Key missing

Following the input and its confirmation, or abort or if timeout, the display is cleared.

A Completion command is not sent.

2.32 PIN-Verification for Customer-Card (old version) (06 87)

With this command the PIN-verification for different customer-cards is invoked.

Sequence:
The ECR causes the PT to show a certain text on the display of the PT (text1) and then to wait for a numeri-
cal input (customer-card PIN). Afterwards the inputted number is compared to a pre-defined encrypted num-
ber from the ECR (encrypted Customer-card-PIN). Optionally a second text (text2) can be supplied which the
PT displays after the first digit is inputted. If the digits are deleted <C> the PT displays text1 again.
The inputted digits are shown as ‘*’.

Caution:
This command is included to retain downwards-compatibility, for new implementations use PIN-Verification
for Customer-Card (06 E3)!

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This command can be terminated prematurely using the command Abort (06 B0).

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 87 xx <parameter-list>

Data block:
 <parameter-list> consists of several fields.

Definition
algorithm-Key, length 1 byte
PIN-length, length 1 byte
confirmation PIN required, length 1 byte, 00 = no; otherwise yes
start-position for echo of the input, length 1 byte (will be ignored)
PIN-request text, length variable; format 00<Text>00
driver-code length, length 1 byte, optional
confirmation driver-code required, length 1 byte, 00 = no; other-
wise yes, optional
start-position driver-code for echo the driver-code-Input, length 1
byte (will be ignored), optional
driver-code request text, length variable; format 00<Text>00, op-
tional
cards-specific data for checking the customer-card PIN, length
variable (see card-issuer specification)

 algorithm-key: dependent of the card used(PIN-verification for customer-card)

 format of the text-field: 00<Text>00, the text must always begin and end with binary ‘00’.
Text encoding: 7-bit ASCII with umlauts. If the ms-bit of a character is set, this generates a beep-tone,
alternatively the character BEL (= ‘07’) can be sent.
 <position> (BCD encoded) is the start-position on the display, ‘00’ is the first line (from top) left edge; on
reaching the right edge a line is automatically wrapped. For 20 characters per line is ‘20’ the left edge of
the second line etc.
The maximum displayable number of characters = max. number of characters per line * max. number of
lines, additional characters will not be displayed.
 driver-code: the fields which relate to the driver-code (driver-code length, confirmation driver-code, start-
position driver-code, driver-code request-text), are optional (dependent on the card used). However, if
the driver-code has to be reuested then all the fields must be present.
 Check-data: the use of check-data is dependent on the card

Note:
Depending on the PT, the line used for numerical input may not contain text. If so, the PT ignores the corre-
sponding BMP.

Following customer-card PIN input the PT compares the entered customer-card PIN with the encoded PIN
from the command call.

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Response from PT for valid PIN:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 xx <driver-code>

Data block:
 <driver-code>, optional

Response from PT for invalid PIN:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 37 00

Response from PT for abort or timeout:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 6C 00

Following the input and its confirmation, or abort or if timeout, the display is cleared.

A Completion command is not sent.

2.33 Select Language (08 30)

With this command the ECR selects the language in the PT.

2.33.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 30 01 <language >

Data block:
 <language-number>: 1 byte. See Table 8: Definition of <language>.

language Definition
0x00 German (=factory-setting)
0x01 English
0x02 French
0x03 Italian
0x04 Hungarian

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language Definition
0x05 Slovenian
0x06 Spanish
0x07 Czech
0x08 Swedish
0x09 Dutch
0x0A Polish
0x0B Slovak
0x0C Danish
0x0D Greek
0x0E Portuguese
Table 8: Definition of <language>

Notes:
 The chosen language remains set even after an off/on sequence.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.33.2 Completion
Following the language switch the PT sends a Completion command:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.34 Software-Update (08 10)

With this command ECR causes the PT to make a connection to the TCS.

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2.34.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 10 xx [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 0F.
 Using tag 0F an assignment-number can be given to the PT, which enables further sequence-control
during the call from PT to TCS.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.34.2 Data-Transmission:
For this purpose the PT makes an online-connection to the TCS. This takes place – depending on configura-
tion of the PT and ECR – either over a communication module in the PT or over a communication module
connected to the ECR (see chapter Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) and chapter Receive Data via Dial-Up
(06 DA)).

Note:
If the PT makes the connection to TCS via a communication module in the PT as opposed to a communica-
tion module connected to the ECR, the PT sends the Completion command before the update (depending on
implementation before or after the successful connection to TCS). This ensures that the ECR is not blocked
during the total time of the software-update.

2.34.3 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “master-
rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F xx 27<result-code> 0C<time> AA<date>

If the PT switches intermediately into Transparent-Mode then no Completion command is sent at the end
(see chapter Transparent-Mode (06 DD)).

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Note:
In error-case (i.e. <result-code> is not equal to ‘00’) the ECR can start the sequence once again from the
beginning the secure that software-update is successfully carried out.

2.35 Read File (08 11)

With this command the ECR causes the PT to send a file (e.g. the merchant-journal) to the ECR.

2.35.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 11 xx 06<TLV-container>

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 2D (multiple, each with a subtag 1D and optional 1E).

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.35.2 Transmission
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0F xx [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 2D (multiple, each with tags 1C, 1D, and optional 1E, 1F00).

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

ECR response in error-case:

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 <result- 00
code>

The <result-code> is defined in chapter Error-Messages.

2.35.3 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “master-
rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F xx 27<result-code>

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort instead of Completion (06 0F):

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Note:
 In error-case (i.e. <result-code> is not equal to ‘00’) the ECR starts the sequence again from the begin-
ning.

2.36 Delete File (08 12)

With this command the ECR causes the PT to delete a file (e.g. the merchant-journal).

2.36.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 12 xx [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1D (several).

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.36.2 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F xx 27<result-code>

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort instead of Completion (06 0F):

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Note:
 In error-case (i.e. <result-code> is not equal to ‘00’) the ECR starts the sequence again from the begin-
ning.
 The file will only be deleted if the ECR acknowledges the Completion with 80-00.

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2.37 Change Configuration (08 13)

With this command the ECR provides manufacturer specific configuration information to the PT and may also
trigger a re-configuration procedure when applicable.

2.37.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 13 xx 06<TLV-container>

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 2D (multiple, each at least with a tag 1C containing the actual
configuration information (representation and meaning are manufacturer-specific)).

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.37.2 Completion
After applying the provided configuration the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR
receives back the “master-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F xx 27<result-code>

ECR response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort instead of Completion (06 0F):

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

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Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Note:
 In error-case (i.e. <result-code> is not equal to ‘00’) the ECR starts the sequence again from the begin-
ning.

2.38 Tax Free (06 0A)

Tax Free is the elimination of income tax liability on accumulated investment earnings. By issuing this com-
mand, the PT prints a cheque for tax refund through Global Refund for Non-EU-citizens. This cheque needs
to be filled out and signed by the merchant and the customer in order to be valid. Since this command needs
a printout according to the rules of Global Refund, the function can only be used on PTs fitted with a printer
and printing on the PT enabled.

2.38.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0A xx [04<amount>]

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.38.2 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:

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ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort instead of Completion (06 0F):

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.39 Send Turnover Totals (06 10)

With this command the ECR causes the PT to send an overview about the stored transactions.

2.39.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 10 03 <password>

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.39.2 Status-Information
The PT responds with the Status-Information after End-Of-Day / Send Turnover Totals:

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PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0F xx [27<result-code>] [<transaction-data>]

Data block:
 <transaction-data>: See chapter Status-Information after End-Of-Day / Send Turnover Totals.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.39.3 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

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In error-case the PT responds with an Abort instead of Completion (06 0F):

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.40 Reset Terminal (06 18)

With this command the ECR causes the PT to restart.

2.40.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 18 00

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.40.2 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.41 Print System Configuration (06 1A)

With this command the ECR causes the PT to print its system information to the print target defined in Regis-
tration (06 00).

2.41.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1A 00

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.41.2 Receipt-Printout
If the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then
the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR using „Print Line“ Commands (see chapter Print line (06
D1)). Alternatively the receipt printout is carried out using the „Print Text-Block“ Command (see chapter Print
line (06 D3)). Alternatively the PT prints the receipt on its own printer.

2.41.3 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.42 Set/Reset Terminal-ID (06 1B)

With this command the ECR causes the PT to set or reset the terminal identifier. The command will only be
executed, if the turnover storage is empty e.g. after an end of day command.

2.42.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1B xx <password>[29<terminal ID>]

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.
 29<terminal ID: If present the content becomes the new terminal identifier.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.42.2 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

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In error-case the PT responds with an Abort instead of Completion (06 0F):

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.43 Send offline Transactions (06 51)

With this command the ECR causes the PT load off eventually stored offline transactions to the host. It does
not imply an end of day command.

2.43.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 51 03 <password>

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.43.2 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

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PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort instead of Completion (06 0F):

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.44 Selftest (06 79)

With this command the ECR causes the PT start a self test and print it's system information to the print target
defined in Registration (06 00).

2.44.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 79 00

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.44.2 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort instead of Completion (06 0F):

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.45 Change Password (06 95)

With this command the ECR can change the merchant password required for some ZVT commands to the
PT (see chapter Password).

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2.45.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 95 06 <old password> <new password>

Data block:
 <old password>: 3 bytes, BCD. The old password.
 <new password>: 3 bytes,BCD. The new password to be set.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.45.2 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “mas-
ter-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F xx 27<result-code>

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort instead of Completion (06 0F):

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Note:
 In error-case (i.e. <result-code> is not equal to ‘00’) the ECR starts the sequence again from the begin-
ning.

2.46 Start OPT Action (08 20)

With this command the ECR causes the PT to make a connection to the Personalisation-System to start an
OPT-action.

2.46.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 20 00

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.46.2 Transaction
Following the response the PT begins with the transaction.
For this purpose the PT makes an online-connection to the PS. This takes place – depending on configura-
tion of the PT and ECR – either over a communication module in the PT or over a communication module
connected to the ECR (see chapter Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) and chapter Receive Data via Dial-Up
(06 DA)).

2.46.3 Intermediate Status-Information

If the ECR requested Intermediate Status-Information during Registration, the PT regularly sends Intermedi-
ate Status to the ECR in order to re-start the timeouts.
Only during the actual data-transfer is no Intermediate Status transmitted.

2.46.4 Receipt-Printout
After the transaction the Receipt-Printout takes place. If the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting
in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR

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using „Print Line“ Commands (see chapter Print line (06 D1)). Alternatively the receipt printout is carried out
using the „Print Text-Block“ Command (see chapter Print line (06 D3)).

2.46.5 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “master-
rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 0A 27<result-code> 0C<time> AA<date>

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Note:
 In error-case (i.e. <result-code> is not equal to ‘00’) the ECR starts the sequence again from the begin-
ning to ensure that the OPT-action is successfully carried out.

2.47 Set OPT Point-in-Time (08 21)

With this command the ECR sets the point-in-time for the next OPT-Action in the PT.

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2.47.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 21 0B <password> AA<date> 0C<time>

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.47.2 Completion
After setting the OPT Point-in-Time the PT sends a Completion command:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

If the cannot set the OPT Point-in-Time (e.g. because Pre-Initialisation was not yet executed) the PT re-
sponds with command Abort instead of Completion.

2.48 Start OPT Pre-Initialisation (08 22)

With this command the ECR causes the PT to make a connection to the Personalisation-System to start an
OPT Pre-Initialisation.

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2.48.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 22 00

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.48.2 Transaction:
Following the response the PT begins with the transaction.
For this purpose the PT makes an online-connection to the PS. This takes place – depending on configura-
tion of the PT and ECR – either over a communication module in the PT or over a communication module
connected to the ECR (see chapter Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) and chapter Receive Data via Dial-Up
(06 DA)).

2.48.3 Intermediate Status-Information

If the ECR requested Intermediate Status-Information during Registration, the PT regularly sends Intermedi-
ate Status to the ECR in order to re-start the timeouts.
Only during the actual data-transfer is no Intermediate Status transmitted.

2.48.4 Receipt-Printout
After the transaction the Receipt-Printout takes place. If the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting
in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR
using „Print Line“ Commands (see chapter Print line (06 D1)). Alternatively the receipt printout is carried out
using the „Print Text-Block“ Command (see chapter Print line (06 D3)).

2.48.5 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “master-
rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 0A 27<result-code> 0C<time> AA<date>

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Note:
 In error-case (i.e. <result-code> is not equal to ‘00’) the ECR starts the sequence again from the begin-
ning to ensure that the OPT-action is successfully carried out.

2.49 Output OPT-Data (08 23)

With this command the ECR can obtain the stored OPT-data from the PT.

2.49.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 23 03 <password>

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.

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PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.49.2 Output of OPT-Data

The PT prints the OPT-Data on the printer. If the PT is configured such that, that OPT-Data should be printes
on the ECR then the PT send Print-Line commands.

2.49.3 Completion
Following output of the OPT-Data the PT sends a Completion command:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

If the PT has no stored OPT-Data then the PT responds with command Abort instead of Completion.

2.50 OPT Out-of-Order (08 24)

With this command the ECR causes the PT to start OPT-Out-of-Order.

2.50.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 24 00

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

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2.50.2 Transaction:
Following the response the PT begins with the transaction.
For this purpose the PT makes an online-connection to the PS. This takes place – depending on configura-
tion of the PT and ECR – either over a communication module in the PT or over a communication module
connected to the ECR (see chapter Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) and chapter Receive Data via Dial-Up
(06 DA)).

2.50.3 Intermediate Status-Information

If the ECR requested Intermediate Status-Information during Registration, the PT regularly sends Intermedi-
ate Status to the ECR in order to re-start the timeouts.
Only during the actual data-transfer is no Intermediate Status transmitted.

2.50.4 Receipt-Printout
After the transaction the Receipt-Printout takes place. If the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting
in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR
using „Print Line“ Commands (see chapter Print line (06 D1)). Alternatively the receipt printout is carried out
using the „Print Text-Block“ Command (see chapter Print line (06 D3)).

2.50.5 Completion
Subsequently the PT terminates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “master-
rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 0A 27<result-code>

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

In error-case the PT responds with an Abort:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E 01 <result-code>

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Note:
 In error-case (i.e. <result-code> is not equal to ‘00’) the ECR starts the sequence again from the begin-
ning to ensure that the OPT-action is successfully carried out.

2.51 Activate Service-Mode (08 01)

With this command the ECR switch the PT into Service-Mode. In Service-Mode the PT displays the configu-
ration-menu.

2.51.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 01 xx [<password>[03<service-byte>]]

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.
 03<service-byte>: See Table 9: Definition of <service-byte>. If <service-byte> is sent then <password>
must also be sent.

Service-byte Definition
xxxx xxx1 The PT service-menu of the PT may not be displayed against the function-key on the PT.
xxxx xxx0 The PT service-menu of the PT may be displayed against the function-key on the PT.
Rest RFU
Table 9: Definition of <service-byte>

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.51.2 Service-Mode
Subsequently the PT shows the menu on its display. The operator can now execute different functions on
the PT. As long as the PT is in Service-Mode it is the master.

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In Service-Mode the PT can send Dial-Up commands, Print-Line commands and Intermediate Status-
Information.

Caution:
If the PT does not send any command to the ECR within timeout T4 the ECR assumes that the PT no longer
functional and will not react to any further commands from the PT. To avoid this, the PT should periodically
send Intermediate Status-Information (where necessary with changed T4 value) to the ECR.

2.51.3 End Service-Mode

As soon as the operator leaves the menu, the Service-Mode will be ended.

Note:
Following long-lasting events (e.g. software-update) the PT sends the Completion command independently
so that a service-technician does not have to remain at the PT until the end of the event.

2.51.4 Completion
To terminate the Service-Mode the PT sends a Completion command:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

The ending of the Service-Mode causes the PT to exit the Service-Menu and the ECR and PT set timeout T4
back to the default value.

Note:
If the PT makes the connection to TCS via a communication module in the PT as opposed to a communica-
tion module connected to the ECR, the PT sends the Completion command before entering the Service-
Mode. This ensures that the ECR is not blocked during the total time of the Service-Mode.

2.52 Status-Enquiry (05 01)

With this command the ECR can request the Status of the PT allow the PT to carry out time-controlled
events (e.g. OPT-actions or End-of-Day). To allow time-controlled events on the PT to be executed punctual-
ly the ECR should send Status-Enquiries as often as possible (every minute or more frequently).

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2.52.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
05 01 xx [<password>[03<service-byte>]]

Data block:
 <password>: See chapter Password.
 03<service-byte>: SeeTable 10: Definition of <service-byte> Table 9: Definition of <service-byte>. If
<service-byte> is sent then <password> must also be sent.

Service-byte Definition
xxxx xxx1 The PT service-menu of the PT may not be displayed against the function-key on the PT.
xxxx xxx0 The PT service-menu of the PT may be displayed against the function-key on the PT.
xxxx xx1x Do NOT send SW-Version in Completion command
xxxx xx0x Do send SW-Version in Completion command, default if no service-byte sent
xxxx x0xx Do not send further status information in the completion (TLV-container).
xxxx x1xx Send further status information in the TLV-container of the completion.
All other RFU
Table 10: Definition of <service-byte>

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.52.2 Transaction:
If the PT does not wish to start any events it sends a Completion command, otherwise it sends other com-
mands (Dial-Up commands, Print-Line commands and Intermediate Status-Information).

For this purpose the PT makes an online-connection. This takes place – depending on configuration of the
PT and ECR – either over a communication module in the PT or over a communication module connected to
the ECR (see chapter Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) and chapter Receive Data via Dial-Up (06 DA)).

Until the Completion command is sent the PT is the Master. If the PT switches intermediately into Transpar-
ent-Mode then no Completion command is sent at the end (see chapter Transparent-Mode(06 DD)).

2.52.3 Intermediate Status-Information

If the ECR requested Intermediate Status-Information during Registration, the PT regularly sends Intermedi-
ate Status to the ECR in order to re-start the timeouts.
Only during the actual data-transfer is no Intermediate Status transmitted.

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2.52.4 Receipt-Printout
After the transaction the Receipt-Printout takes place. If the PT function ECR-Receipt is activated (= setting
in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then the PT transmits the receipt line-by-line to the ECR
using „Print Line“ Commands (see chapter Print line (06 D1)). Alternatively the receipt printout is carried out
using the „Print Text-Block“ Command (see chapter Print line (06 D3)).

Caution:
If the PT does not send any command to the ECR within timeout T4 the ECR assumes that the PT no longer
functional and will not react to any further commands from the PT. To avoid this, the PT should periodically
send Intermediate Status-Information (where necessary with changed T4 value) to the ECR.

2.52.5 Completion
To terminate the Status-Enquiry the PT sends a Completion command:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F xx [<SW-version>] <terminal status-code> [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 <SW-version>: LLLVAR, 7-bit ASCII with umlauts. The software-version of the PT, optional in depend-
ency with the service-byte of the calling commands from the ECR.
 <terminal status-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Terminal Status Codes.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F44, 1F54, 1F55, 1F56, 1F59, E4 (containing subtags 1F40,
1F41, 1F42, 1F43), E7 (containing subtags 1F57, 1F58).
 The TLV-container is sent if the service-byte is set to xxxx x1xx.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Following termination of the Status-Enquiry the ECR and PT set timeout T4 back to the default setting.

2.53 Change Baudrate (08 40)

The ECR can change the communication baud rate with this command if a serial connection is used.

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2.53.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 40 01 <baudrate>

Data block:
 <baudrate>: 1 byte. See Table 11: Definition of <baudrate>.

Baudrate Definition
0 9600 Baud
1 19200 Baud
2 RFU
3 RFU
4 RFU
5 RFU
6 57600 Baud
7 115200 Baud
Table 11: Definition of <baudrate>

2.53.2 Response
If the PT can change the baud rate it responds using the old baud rate:

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Subsequently the baud rate is changed. The PT can accept commands in the new baud rate 2s after send-
ing the response. If ZVT over IP is used the PT can ignore the command respond with 80 00.

If the PT cannot change the baud rate it responds using the old baud rate with:

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 7D 00

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Or – if incorrect baudrate – with:

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 FD 00

An explicit Completion does not occur.

2.54 Top-Up Prepaid-Cards (06 09)

With this command the PT is instructed to top-up prepaid-cards.

Sequence of Prepaid Top-Up:

1. Start via call from ECR
2. The PT checks whether the top-up amount is valid for this prepaid-card
3. The PT reads the card, in case of top-up or card-payment
4. The PT executes the transaction
5. Depending on the configuration the PT sends Intermediate Status-Information during the transaction to
the ECR, so that it knows that the transaction is still running
6. Release Card (possibly earlier depending on card-reader /payment-type)
7. The PT sends a Status-Information with the result of the card-payment (successful or not successful)
8. The PT sends a Status-Information with the result of the top-up (successful or not successful)
9. Receipt-Printout
10. Completion of the payment/top-up

2.54.1 Start
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 09 xx <prepaid-card-ID> <payment-mode> 04<amount> [49<CC>]
[19<payment-type>] [3D<password>][2D<track 1 data>]
[23<track 2 data>] [24<track 3 data>][8A<card type>][06<TLV-
container>]

Data block:
 <prepaid-card-ID>: 2 byte, BCD with leading zeros. Specifies the card type identifier of the network op-
erators for the prepaid-card to be charged.
 <payment-mode>: 1 byte. See Table 12: Definition of <payment-mode>.
 3D<password>: Mandatory for cash-payment, optional for card-payment.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 41, 1F15.
 For cards which cannot identified by the BIN, like CUP, the card type has to be sent with the command.
Therefor the BMP 8Aor TLV tag 41 is used.

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Payment- Definition
mode
01 Top-up via card-payment
02 Top-up via cash-payment
03 Top-up via card-payment, card-payment was completed
Table 12: Definition of <payment-mode>

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

The PT proceeds with the top-up sequence.

2.54.2 Check the Top-Up Amount

If the top-up amount is not permissible for this prepaid-card the PT terminates the process with:

Command vom PT:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
06 1E xx 6F [49<CC>] <top-up amounts>

Data block:
 6F: Error number for invalid top-up amount.
 <top-up amounts>: Consists of one or several permissible top-up amount, each specified as
04<amount>.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.54.3 Read Card

If the ECR transferred no card-data and the top-up should take place via card-payment, the PT waits for a
card (chip or magnet-strip) from the customer.
The PT ascertains via the possibly pre-determined payment-type, the card-type, the limits in PT and the pro-
cedure-selection of the Merchant whether the magnet-stripe or the chip on the card should be used for the
payment (sequence see chapter Authorization (06 01)).

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2.54.4 Transaction
Subsequently the PT begins with the transaction (top-up or cash-payment) or the transactions (card-payment
and top-up).
For this purpose the PT makes an online-connection to the host. This takes place – depending on configura-
tion of the PT and ECR – either over a communication module in the PT or over a communication module
connected to the ECR (see chapter Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9) and chapter Receive Data via Dial-Up
(06 DA)).

2.54.5 Intermediate Status-Information

If the ECR requested Intermediate Status-Information during Registration, the PT regularly sends Intermedi-
ate Status to the ECR.

2.54.6 Release Card

If the card is still in the card-reader, the PT releases it.

2.54.7 Status-Information Card-Payment

The PT responds after the payment-procedure with the Status-Information for the card-payment (not for
top-up via cash-payment):

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0F xx 27<result-code> <transaction-data>

Data block:
 <transaction-data>: See chapter Status-Information (04 0F).

The ECR response is carried out according to chapter Authorization (06 01).

2.54.8 Status-Information Top-Up

The PT responds after the Top-Up with the Status-Information for the Top-Up:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0F xx 27<result-code><transaction-data>

Data block:
 <transaction-data>: See chapter Status-Information (04 0F).

The ECR response is carried out according to chapter Authorization (06 01).

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2.54.9 Receipt-Printout
Subsequenty the Receipt-Printout takes place, also if the authorisation failed. If the PT function ECR-
Receipt is activated (= setting in PT, that the ECR assumes the print-function), then the PT transmits the
receipt line-by-line to the ECR using „Print Line“ Commands (see chapter Print line (06 D1)). Alternatively the
receipt printout is carried out using the „Print Text-Block“ Command (see chapter Print line (06 D3)).

The Receipt-Printout should not be generated from data of the Status-Information by the ECR itself.

2.54.10 Completion
If card-payment and top-up were successful or for cash-payment the top-up was successful the PT termi-
nates the process via Completion whereupon the ECR receives back the “master-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

If the card-payment failed or if the top-up process failed for cash-payment the PT sends the command Abort
whereby the ECR receives back the “master-rights”:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
06 1E xx <result-code> [<CC>]

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.
 <CC>: The currency code of the PT is only sent with result-code ‘6F’. The PT only sends a currency
code to the ECR, if the ECR had also sent a currency code in its request.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Notes for Top-Up via card-payment:

For Top-Up via card-payment the command Completion only indicates success of the card-payment.

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Theoretically the card-payment can be successful but the top-up unsuccessful, which nevertheless results in
a Completion command and not an Abort. The negative-result of the top-up is then only indicated by the
corresponding contents of the Status-information.
For top-up via card-payment however the command Completion or Abort indicates the result of the top-up.

Recommendation:
Splitting of the two sequences in two separate processes – card-payment (command Authorisation) and top-
up via cash-payment (separate card-payment). This is also meaningful because the customer often not only
the Top-Up but also buys goods at the same time and therefore top-up amount and card-payment amount
are not identical.

2.55 Print Line on PT (06 D1)

If data from the ECR are to be printed on a printer integrated in, or connected to the PT, then the command
“Print Line” (06 D1) may be used in the reverse direction.

This command may only be sent from the ECR if the function is implemented in the PT.

2.56 Print Text-Block on PT (06 D3)

If data from the ECR are to be printed on a printer integrated in, or connected to the PT, then the command
“Print Text-Block” (06 D3) may be used in the reverse direction.

This command may only be sent from the ECR if the function is implemented in the PT.

2.57 Switch Protocol (08 02)

The command Switch Protocol has the following consequences:

 the PT disables the ZVT protocol

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
08 02 01 <protocol-type>

Data-block:
 <protocol-type>: 1 byte. Specifies the protocol to switch to. See Table 13: Definition of <protocol-type>.

Protocol- Definition
type
01 T=1
02 Serial IFSF
Table 13: Definition of <protocol-type>

The PT always responds with:

PT response:

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PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

2.58 MAC calculation (06 E5)

This command can be used to calculate a message access code using DUKPT key stored in pinpad.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 E5 xx D3<key-identifier> 06<TLV-container>

Data-block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F32, 1F33.
 If 1F32 is present this field contains the SMID used for PIN check. The PT shall verify if still the same
SMID is active in the pinpad. If 1F32 is not present a new SMID shall be created.

Response from PT for successful MAC calculation:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 xx 06<TLV-container>

Data-block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F32, 1F34.

Response from PT for not successful MAC calculation:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 xx 00

Possible values for APRC:

0x85 Key missing
0xEC Processing not possible (SMID mismatch)

A Completion command is not sent.

2.59 Send APDUs (06 C6)

This command provides to the ECR a transparent channel to the card reader. It is possible to combine mulit-
ple APDUs in one command.

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The request APDUs are processed as long the card reader returns response APDUs. In case of an excep-
tional situation (i.e. it does not make sense to continue te APDU processing) the ECR should stop the APDU
processing and return the response APDUs retrieved till now along with an error code.

To prevent communication timeout violations the ECR should distribute long running APDUs over several
“Send APDUs” commands or appropriately increase the timeout T3.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 C6 xx 06<TLV-container>

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F46.
 Required tags are one or more 1F46 (request APDU).

PT-Response
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 xx 06<TLV-container>

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 1F16, 1F17, multiple 1F46 (response APDU corresponding to the
request APDU, same order as in the request), 1F47.

Note:
 Since this command provides a transparent channel to the card the PT neither checks the responses
from the card nor stops the APDU processing even when a card command failed (in fact the PT does
make any assumptions about positive or negative responses from the card). Thus the ECR is responsi-
ble for bundling the request APDUs into reasonable portions that allow a sound failure processing with-
out messing up the card.
 Note also the the PT may reject a command for PCI compliance reasons, e.g. a SELECT command for
an application identifier that is not contained on a whitelist.

2.60 Close Card Session (06 C5)

This command is turning off the contactless field.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 C5 00

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Positive PT-Response
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Negative PT-Response
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 1E 00

2.61 Card Poll with Authorization (06 E6)

This command is used for starting an authorization and additionally poll for functions cards (e.g. MIFARE). If
a functional card is presented at the reader, the return value of this command is giving information about it.
This command is using the same data blocks as the command Authorization (06 01). This command only
differs in command name and the PT response.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 E6 xx [04<amount>] [49<CC>] [19<payment-type>] [2D<track 1 data>]
[0E<expiry-date>] [22<card-number>] [23<track 2 data>]
[24<track 3 data>] [01<timeout>] [02<max. status infos>]
[05<pump no.>] [3A<CVV/CVC>] [3C<additional-data>]
[8A<card type>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
The Data block elements that can be used are the same as described at the authorization command (06 01).
Please consult this chapter for further information.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are the same as in command Authorization (06 01) and additionally
1F5B.

If a non-payment card has been detected the PT responds with a specific Abort:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
06 1E xx <result-code> [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 The possible result-codes are described in chapter Error-Messages.
 If the return code is FF, specific information about the error could be found in the TLV tags 1F16 and
1F17.

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 If a non-payment card (e.g. a MIFARE card) has been detected, the result-code 7A is sent. Further in-
formation about the detected card is provided in the TLV container.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 4C, 1F16, 1F17, 1F45, E6 (containing possible tags 1F12, 1F4C,
1F4D, 1F4F, 1F50).

2.62 Other Commands

In response to other commands not described in this specification, or not supported by the PT, the PT al-
ways reacts with an error-message. That means the PT must not support all the commands specified in this
document; the PT must however respond correctly to commands that are unknown to it.

ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
xx xx xx xx

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 83 00

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3 Commands from PT to the ECR

If the ECR hands the PT via a command the master-rights, the following commands may be sent from PT to
ECR:

3.1 Status-Information (04 0F)

Via this command the PT can send Status-Information to the ECR.

The following status-information is possible:

 Status-Information after Authorisation, Reversal, Pre-Authorisation/Reservation or PrepaidTop-Up

 Status-Information after Read Card
 Status-Information after End-of-Day

3.1.1 Status-Information after Authorisation, Reversal, Pre-Authorisation/Reservation, DCC or Pre-

paid-Top-Up

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0F xx [27<result-code>] [<transaction-data>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 <transaction-data>: Consists of several fields, whereby each field is pre-fixed with a bitmap (e.g.
04<amount> 0B<trace-number> 49<CC>...). The individual data-fields have the following format. The bit-
maps are each optional depending on the payment-type. The order of the fields is arbitrary.
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 01, 0B, 0C, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 (Pre-Authorisation), 22 (Authorisa-
tion), 2F, 41, 45, 46, 47, 4C, 4D, 60, 63 (Prepaid Top-Up), E1, 1F08, 1F09, 1F0A, 1F0B, 1F13, 1F14,
1F16, 1F17 (DCC) E2, 1F30 (EPurse).

Note:
 The PT only sends a currency code to the ECR, if the ECR had also sent a currency code in its request.
 For some transaction types e.g. GeldKarte or GiroGo the Status-Information can be repeated after the
delivery of goods has been confirmed containing more details on the transaction

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Definition of transaction-data:

BMP Name Format

number
04 <amount> 6 byte BCD packed (payment-amount or total of the End-of-Day)
0B <trace> trace-number, 3 byte BCD, for long trace numbers with more than 6
digits, the bitmap is set to 000000 and TLV tag 1F2B is used instead.
37 <orig. trace> only for Reversal: Trace-number of the original payment, 3 byte BCD
0C <time> 3 byte BCD HHMMSS
0D <date> 2 byte BCD MMDD
0E <exp. date> expiry-date, 2 byte BCD in Format YYMM
17 <seq-no> card sequence-number, 2 byte BCD packed
19 <CC/payment- payment-type:
type> 40 = offline
50 = card in terminal checked positively, but no Authorisation carried
out
60 = online
70 = PIN-payment (also possible for EMV-processing, i.e. credit cards,
ecTrack2, ecEMV online/offline).
If the TLV-container is active, this information can be specified in tag 2F
(see chapter TLV-container).
22 <PAN / EF_ID> PAN for magnet-stripe or EF_ID for ec chip,
LLVAR (2 byte counter [FxFy], data BCD packed, D = separator),
e.g. F0 F3 01 23 45 (F0 F3 means 3 bytes follow)
receipt-data of the EF_ID:
- card-number: byte 5-9 from EF_ID
- expiry-date: byte 11-12 from EF_ID

The transfer of the PAN for girocard transactions (ecTrack2, ecEMV

online/offline) is in BCD format (analogous to credit card payments).
29 <terminal-ID> terminal-ID, 4 byte BCD packed
3B <AID> authorisation-attribute. The length of the bitmaps is always 8 byte.

contents:
1) Maestro-cards (BMP8A = 46):
used-data max. 6 byte ASCII. The bitmap is filled with trailing zeros.

2) Girocard-cards (ectrack2, ecEMV online/offline):

8 byte ASCII padded with trailing zeros.

3) other cards:
used-data max. 8 byte ASCII. The bitmap is filled, where possible, with
trailing zeros.
49 <CC> 2 byte BCD packed. Value: 09 78 = EUR

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BMP Name Format

number
4C <blocked goods- List of blocked goods-groups
groups>
LLVAR (2 byte counter [FxFy], data BCD packed),
87 <receipt no.> receipt-number, 2 byte BCD packed. Valid only for non-Geldkarte
transactions.
8A <card-type> card-type (= ZVT card-type ID), 1 byte binary; see chapter ZVT-card-
type-ID. Via BMP 8A can only cards within the first 255 card-type-IDs
be transferred. For cards ID 256 upwards tag 41 must be used.
If the ZVT card-type ID is larger than decimal 255 then BMP 8A should
contain ‘FF’ and tag 41 should be used (see chapter TLV-container),
providing the ZVT Card-Type ID is to be sent to the ECR. Alternatively
BMP 8A can be omitted.
8C <card-type ID> card-type-ID of the network operator; 1 byte binary.
If the network operator card-type ID is larger than decimal 255 then
BMP 8C should contain ‘FF’ and tag 49 should be used (see chapter
TLV-container), providing the network operator card-type ID is to be
sent to the ECR. Alternatively BMP 8C can be omitted.
9A <Geldkarte pay- LLLVAR payment-record from Geldkarte with certificate according to
ment-/ failed- “Schnittstellenspezifikation für die ZKA-Chipkarte - GeldKarte Version
payment records> 5.2”. 100 bytes binary (103 byte incl. LLLVAR); (only for Geldkarte).
This BMP is not available before the delivery of goods was confirmed.
BA <AIDpar> AID-parameter, 5 byte binary
Only Maestrocard.
2A <VU-number> contract-number for credit-cards, 15 byte, ASCII, not null-terminated.
3C <additional text> additional text for credit-cards, LLLVAR, ASCII, not null-terminated.
A0 <result-code-AS> the result-code, the AS is set if the host sends a result-code which can't
be encoded in BCD . 1 byte, binary.
88 <turnover-no> analogous to receipt-number, <turnover-no> is however valid for all
transactions. 3 byte BCD-packed. Not supported by all terminals.
8B <card-name> name of the card-type, LLVAR, ASCII, null-terminated.
For EMV-applications the product name is entered here. This must be
printed on the receipt.
06 <additional-data> TLV-container; see chapter Defined Data-Objects
e.g. lists the forbidden goods-groups

Note: There may still exist old ECR implementations which rely on the order of BMPs given in
the table above.

Definition and structure of BMP 9A (payment-record Geldkarte):

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Length Sub-field
3 LLLVAR, always: F1 F0 F0
100 payment-record according to specification Geldkarte
3.0

Definition and structure of BMP 4C (blocked goods-groups):

Length Sub-field
2 LLVAR
3 product-code according to goods-groups-table in PT,
BCD encoded with leading zeros
... ...
3 product-code according to goods-groups-table in PT,
BCD encoded with leading zeros

Note BMP 4C:

If the PT has received goods-groups information from ECR and not all product-codes can be
authorised with the used card, the PT sends in BMP 4C a list of the blocked product-codes. The
payment is in this case to be completely aborted, i.e. the PT does not execute an authorisation,
even for the permitted product-codes.
The individual product-codes are placed in the BMP consecutively, without separators.

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

alternative:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 00 00

alternative:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 9C 00

alternative:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 yy xx xx
(any
value,
except-
ing 00
and 9C)

Note:
 The responses 80-00-00 and 84-00-00 are positive acknowledgements of the ECR.
 For vending-machines 80-00-00 and 84-00-00 mean that the issue of goods has succeeded.
 The response 84-9C-00 implies that the PT the should repeat Status-Information after 2s.
 A response 84-yy-xx-xx with ‚yy‘ not equal to ‚00‘ and not equal to ‚9C‘ implies that the issue of
goods has not succeeded. If issue of goods did not succeed the PT reverses the payment.

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3.1.2 Status-Information after Read Card

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0F xx [27<result-code>] [<cardsdata>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 The <result-code> is sent in error-case. Definition of <result-code> in chapter Error-Messages, length
1 byte.
 The individual data-fields within <cardsdata> are marked via the ISO-bitmap position and have the
following formats. Each bitmap is optional and the order is arbitrary.
 The field „06<TLV-container>“ is optional, the length is variable (see chapter TLV-container).
Possible tags in TLV-container: 21, 4C, 4D, 61, 62 (and subtags), E6, 1F0B, 1F14, 1F16, 1F17, 1F3F

BMP- Notation Structure

number
2D <track 1> LLVAR unpacked, track 1 data / card number from EF_ID
23 <track 2> LLVAR BCD packed, track 2 data
24 <track 3> LLLVAR BCD packed, track 3 data
A7 <EF_ID> LLVAR structure as in “Schnittstellenspezifikation für die ZKA-
Chipkarte - GeldKarte Version 5.2”
2E <chip data> LLLVAR binary data from synchronous chip cards

Note:
- If the tracks have an even-length, no padding (e.g. „1F“ or „F0“) is allowed.
- Start- and End-sentinels are not sent.
- If masking of track data is enabled, the character "E" is used.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

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3.1.3 Status-Information after End-Of-Day / Send Turnover Totals

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0F xx [27<result-code>] [<transaction-data>]

Data block:
 The <result-code> is defined in chapter Error-Messages, length 1 byte.
 <transaction-data> consists of several fields, whereby each field is prefixed with a bitmap (e.g.
04<amount>0B<trace-number>49<CC>...). The individual data-fields have the following formats.
Each bitmap is optional. The order of the fields is arbitrary.

Definition the transaction-data:

BMP Notation Structure

number
04 <total-amount> 6 byte BCD packed total of the End-of-Day
60 <single LLLVAR BCD packed:
amounts> 2 byte BCD receipt-number start (N4)
2 byte BCD receipt-number end (N4)
1 byte binary number of Girocard
6 byte BCD, total turnover Girocard
1 byte binary number of JCB
6 byte BCD, total turnover JCB
1 byte binary number of Eurocard
6 byte BCD, total turnover Eurocard
1 byte binary number of Amex
6 byte BCD, total turnover Amex
1 byte binary number of VISA
6 byte BCD, total turnover VISA
1 byte binary number of Diners
6 byte BCD, total turnover Diners
1 byte binary number of remaining cards
6 byte BCD, total turnover remaining cards
0B <trace> trace-number, 3 byte BCD
0C <time> 3 byte BCD HHMMSS
0D <date> 2 byte BCD MMDD
9A <total-record LLLVAR 100 byte (ref. “Schnittstellenspezifikation für die ZKA-
Geldkarte> Chipkarte - GeldKarte Version 5.2””)
Note:
- only sent if Geldkarte-turnover available

Note:

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The PT only sends a currency code (data-field 49) to the ECR, if the ECR had also sent a currency code
in its request.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

3.2 Completion (06 0F)

Certain commands must be completed with a separate command:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 0F xx [27<result-code>] [0C<time>] [AA<date>] [19<status-byte>] [29<TID>]
[49<CC>] [06<TLV-container>]

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Commands which require Completion are explicitly noted within the command description.

3.3 Abort (06 1E)

If a command was not successfully terminated the PT sends this command to the ECR.

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 1E xx <result-code> [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 <result-code>: 1 byte. See chapter Error-Messages.

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

3.4 Set Date and Time in ECR (04 01)

If the PT sends this command to the ECR, the ECR sets its system-time to the value sent in Data block.

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 01 08 AA<date> 0C<time>

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

3.5 Print Line (06 D1)

With this command a printer integrated in or attached to the ECR can be used to print a line from the trans-
ferred data. The text contains no CR LF. Empty lines are transferred as print-commands with an empty text-
field. The command is only sent from the PT if function ECR-receipt is active on the PT (see command Reg-
istration).

If implemented in the PT, this command can be used in the reverse direction to allow data from the ECR to
be printed by the PT’s printer.

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 D1 xx <attribute> <text>

Data block:
 <attribute>: Bit-field, 1 byte. With this field the PT can control text-formatting. See Table 14: Definition of
<attribute>.
 <text> is the text to be printed.
 If ‘FF’ is sent as attribute, <text> contains 1 byte with the number of the linefeeds.
 If <text> is missing one linefeed is executed.

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Attribute Definition
1000 0000 RFU
1xxx xxxx (not equal to 80h) this is the last line
1111 1111 Linefeed, count of feeds follows
01xx nnnn centred
0x1x nnnn double width
0xx1 nnnn double height
0000 nnnn normal text
Table 14: Definition of <attribute>

Notes:
 nnnn = number of characters to indent from left (0-15).
 Attribute „1xxx xxxx“ (not equal to 80) indicates also that a switch between customer-receipt and mer-
chant-receipt takes place, or vice-versa. It is required for ECRs
 that first collect all print-lines in a buffer and then print them together on a page-printer
 which use a printer with a cutter.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

If no printer is connected to the ECR, or the printer is not ready, or the ECR cannot print for any other reason
it responds with:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 CC 00

3.6 Print Text-Block (06 D3)

With this command a printer integrated in or attached to the ECR can be made to print data from the PT.
In comparison to the command "Print Lines" the command "Print Text-Block" can send several lines simulta-
neously. Thereby the throughput is increased. The texts and attributes are transferred as a TLV-container.
The text contains no CR LF. Empty lines are created via the tag "text-lines" without further contents.

The command is only used by PT if the ECR requests this command via the list of permitted ZVT-commands
or if the PT is configured to use it, otherwise the PT uses the command "Print Lines".

If implemented in the PT, this command can be used in the reverse direction to allow data from the ECR to
be printed by the PT’s printer.

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PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 D3 xx 06<TLV-container>

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 14, 25, 1F07, 1F37.
 The last line of a receipt has to be followed by tag 09with contents 1xxx xxxx (not equal to 80), to al-
low the ECR to concatenate several blocks to a single receipt and separate receipts from each other.

The further sequence is comparable to that of command Print Line (06 D1).

3.7 Intermediate Status Information (04 FF)

With this command the ECR can display status-information about the state of the PT. The command is only
sent by the PT if the function for registration of the ECR was requested in the config-byte.

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 FF xx <intermediate-status> [<timeout>] [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 <intermediate-status>: 1 byte. See Table 15: Definition of <intermediate-status>.
 <timeout>: 1 byte BCD, minutes. Sets the timeout T4. Altering timeout T4 is especially important for
lengthy actions on the PT (e.g. software-update).
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 24. If the <TLV-container> is sent, then the PT must also send
<timeout>.

value value 1)
hex. dec. Definition Bedeutung
00 0 PT is waiting for amount-confirmation BZT wartet auf Betragbestätigung
01 1 x Please watch PIN-Pad Bitte Anzeigen auf dem PIN-Pad beachten
02 2 x Please watch PIN-Pad Bitte Anzeigen auf dem PIN-Pad beachten
03 3 x Not accepted Vorgang nicht möglich
04 4 PT is waiting for response from FEP BZT wartet auf Antwort vom FEP
05 5 PT is sending auto-reversal BZT sendet Autostorno
06 6 PT is sending post-bookings BZT sendet Nachbuchungen
07 7 x Card not admitted Karte nicht zugelassen
08 8 x Card unknown / undefined Karte unbekannt / undefiniert
09 9 x Expired card Karte verfallen
0A 10 x Insert card Karte einstecken
0B 11 Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
0C 12 x Card not readable Karte nicht lesbar
0D 13 x Processing error Vorgang abgebrochen
0E 14 x Please wait... Vorgang wird bearbeitet bitte warten...

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value value 1)
hex. dec. Definition Bedeutung
0F 15 PT is commencing an automatic end-of- BZT leitet einen automatischen Kassen-
day batch abschluss ein
10 16 x Invalid card Karte ungültig
11 17 Balance display Guthabenanzeige
12 18 x System malfunction Systemfehler
13 19 x Payment not possible Zahlung nicht möglich
14 20 x Credit not sufficient Guthaben nicht ausreichend
15 21 x Incorrect PIN Geheimzahl falsch
16 22 Limit not sufficient Limit nicht ausreichend
17 23 x Please wait... Bitte warten...
18 24 x PIN try limit exceeded Geheimzahl zu oft falsch
19 25 x Card-data incorrect Kartendaten falsch
1A 26 Service-mode Servicemodus
1B 27 x Approved. Please fill-up Autorisierung erfolgt. Bitte tanken
1C 28 x Approved. Please take goods Zahlung erfolgt. Bitte Ware entnehmen
1D 29 x Declined Autorisierung nicht möglich
26 38 PT is waiting for input of the mobile- BZT wartet auf Eingabe der Mobilfunk-
number nummer
27 39 PT is waiting for repeat of mobile number BZT wartet auf Wiederholung der Mobil-
funknummer
28 40 Currency selection, please wait... Währungsauswahl, bitte warten...
29 41 Language selection, please wait... Sprachauswahl, bitte warten...
2A 42 For loading please insert card Zum Laden Karte einstecken
2B 43 Emergency transaction, please wait Offline-Notbetrieb, bitte warten
2C 44 Application selection, please wait Auswahl Debit/Kredit, bitte warten
41 65 Please watch PIN-Pad Bitte Anzeigen auf dem PIN-Pad beachten
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
42 66 Please watch PIN-Pad Bitte Anzeigen auf dem PIN-Pad beachten
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
43 67 x Not accepted Vorgang nicht möglich
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
44 68 PT is waiting for response from FEP BZT wartet auf Antwort vom FEP
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
45 69 PT is sending auto-reversal BZT sendet Autostorno
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
46 70 PT is sending post-booking BZT sendet Nachbuchungen
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
47 71 x Card not admitted Karte nicht zugelassen
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
48 72 x Card unknown / undefined Karte unbekannt / undefiniert
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
49 73 x Expired card Karte verfallen
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
4A 74
4B 75 Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
4C 76 x Card not readable Karte nicht lesbar
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!

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value value 1)
hex. dec. Definition Bedeutung
4D 77 x Processing error Vorgang abgebrochen
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
4E 78 x Please wait Vorgang wird bearbeitet bitte warten...
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
4F 79 PT is commencing an automatic end-of- BZT leitet einen automatischen Kassen-
day batch abschluss ein
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
50 80 x Invalid card Karte ungültig
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
51 81 Balance display Guthabenanzeige
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
52 82 x System malfunction Systemfehler
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
53 83 x Payment not possible Zahlung nicht möglich
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
54 84 Credit not sufficient Guthaben nicht ausreichend
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
55 85 x Incorrect PIN Geheimzahl falsch
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
56 86 Limit not sufficient Limit nicht ausreichend
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
57 87 x Please wait... Bitte warten...
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
58 88 x PIN try limit exceeded Geheimzahl zu oft falsch
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
59 89 x Card-data incorrect Kartendaten falsch
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
5A 90 Service-mode Servicemodus
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
5B 91 x Approved. Please fill-up Autorisierung erfolgt. Bitte tanken
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
5C 92 x Approved. Please take goods Zahlung erfolgt. Bitte Ware entnehmen
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
5D 93 x Declined Autorisierung nicht möglich
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
66 102 PT is waiting for input of the mobil-number
BZT wartet auf Eingabe der Mobilfunk-
Please remove card! nummer
Bitte Karte entnehmen!
67 103 PT is waiting for repeat of the mobil- BZT wartet auf Wiederholung der Mobil-
number funknummer
Please remove card! Bitte Karte entnehmen!
68 104 PT has detected customer card insertion BZT hat Einstecken der Kundenkarte er-
kannt
69 105 Please select DCC Bitte DCC auswählen
C7 199 PT is waiting for input of the mileage BZT wartet auf Eingabe des Kilometer-
stands
C8 200 PT is waiting for cashier BZT wartet auf Kassierer
C9 201 PT is commencing an automatic diagnosis BZT leitet eine automatische Diagnose ein

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value value 1)
hex. dec. Definition Bedeutung
CA 202 PT is commencing an automatic initialisa- BZT leitet eine automatische Initialisierung
tion ein
CB 203 Merchant-journal full Händlerjournal voll
CC 204 Debit advice not possible, PIN required Lastschrift nicht möglich, PIN notwendig
D2 210 Connecting dial-up DFÜ-Verbindung wird hergestellt
D3 211 Dial-up connection made DFÜ-Verbindung besteht
E0 224 PT is waiting for application-selection BZT wartet auf Anwendungsauswahl
E1 225 PT is waiting for language-selection BZT wartet auf Sprachauswahl
E2 226 PT requests to use the cleaning card BZT fordert auf, die Reinungskarte zu
benutzen
F1 241 Offline Offline
F2 242 Online Online
F3 243 Offline transaction Offline-Transaktion

FF 255 no appropriate ZVT status code matches

the status. See TLV tags 24 and 07
Table 15: Definition of <intermediate-status>

1) the texts marked with x are of particular relevance for certification of unattended basis-terminals and
must displayed word-for-word on the customer-display.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

3.8 Dial-Up (06 D8)

If the PT has received the master-rights from the ECR it can request with this command that the ECR makes
a dial-up connection, e.g to host or maintenence-system, for the PT. To be able to utilise this function the
ECR must be configured accordingly, since most ECRs do not provide dial-up support.

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 D8 xx <dialing-data>

Data block:
 <dialing-data>: Specifies the dialing parameters to be used, 7-bit ASCII encoded.

Structure of <dialing-data>:
Connection-type Parameter
modem and ISDN F <baud> : <target call number>
without user-data

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modem and ISDN with P <baud> : <target call number> [, <user-data>]

user-data

 <baud>: Desired baudrate between dial-up module and remote station (e.g. host, TCS); standard-values
= 9600 or 2400 Baud
 <target call number>: Call number of the remote station
 <user-data>: Routing information. Separated from the call number via “,”. The ECR has to decide wheth-
er the user-data are sent in the dialing-string or after the connect.

Encoding of <baud>, <target call number> and <userdata>:

7-bit ASCII with umlauts, e.g. F0 F3 01 23 45 (F0 F3 means 3 ASCII bytes follow)

The data described above must be agreed from case-to-case with the network operator.

The ECR forwards the received data to the dial-up module and responds after the connect with:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
80 00 00

Or if connection failed, with an error-message.

3.9 Hang-Up (06 DB)

With this the PT causes the ECR to disconnect a dial-up connection:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 DB 00

The ECR terminates the connection and responds with:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
80 00 00

3.10 Transmit Data via Dial-Up (06 D9)

If the PT has received the master-rights from the ECR it can request with this command that the ECR trans-
mits data via a dial-up module on the ECR:

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PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 D9 xx <dial-up data>

Data block:
 <dial-up data> is the data to be transmitted.

The ECR forwards the received data to the dial-up module and responds after the connect with:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
80 00 00

3.11 Receive Data via Dial-Up (06 DA)

With this command the PT receives data via a dial-up module connected to the ECR:

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 DA 00

The ECR receives the data from the dial-up module and responds with:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
80 00 xx <dial-up data>

Data block:
 <dial-up data>: The data received from the dial-up module. Order FIFO – the first received byte is re-
layed first to the PT.

The ECR waits for approximately 0.5s for the reception of data. If no data is received after this timeout it
responds with 80-00-00.

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3.12 Transparent-Mode (06 DD)

This command serves to make transparent connection between PT and a third-party (e.g. Terminal-
Configuration-Server TCS) after the dial-up connection has been made.

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 DD 00

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
80 00 00

All messages between the third-party and the PT are transmitted transparently further by the ECR. There-
fore no checking of the data takes place by the ECR (e.g. no ACK/NAK or 80-00-00).

The ECR ends the Transparent-Mode automatically if the connection between the dial-up module and the
third-party is terminated. There is no Completion command for the command Transparent-Mode.

Sequence – transmit transparent data:

1. The PT makes a connection to the TCS via command „Dial-Up“.
2. The PT switches the ECR into Transparent-Mode.
3. TKS and PT communicate directly“.
4. The TCS terminates the connection. The ECR must monitor the status the of the dial-up module to rec-
ognize the hang-up. Then the ECR terminates the Transparent-Mode. Timeout T4 also terminates the
Transparent-Mode if no communication takes place between PT and TKS within the timeout period.

Sequence – Remote-Maintenance:
1. Terminal-Supervisor calls the ECR.
2. The ECR relays data between Terminal-Supervisor and PT transparently.
3. The Terminal-Supervisor terminates the connection. The ECR must monitor the status the of the dial-up
module to recognize the hang-up. Then the ECR terminates the Transparent-Mode. Timeout T4 also
terminates the Transparent-Mode if no communication takes place between PT and TKS within the
timeout period.

3.13 Menu-Request (04 0E)

With this command the PT requests to display a menu on the ECR.

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0E xx [06<TLV-container>]

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Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 2B.

Note:
This command may only be used if the ECR has noted during Registration (06 00) that it supports this com-
mand.

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 xx 06<TLV-container>

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 19.

Alternative:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 00 xx 06<TLV-container>

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 19.

Alternative:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 yy xx xx
(any
value,
except-
ing 00)

Note:
 The responses 80-00 and 84-00 are positive acknowledgements from the ECR.
 A response 84-yy with ‘yy’ not equal to ‘00’ implies that the Menu-Request was aborted with an error
(See chapter Error-Messages).

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3.14 Blocked-List Query to ECR (06 E4)

With this command the PT can send a blocked-list query to the ECR after reading the card. The ECR checks
the BLZ / account number / PAN or other relevant card parameter and returns the result to the terminal. De-
pending on the outcome the terminal either proceeds with the transaction or aborts. In any event there fol-
lows a Completion (06 0F) or an Abort (06 1E) from the PT to the ECR.

This command may only be sent by the PT to the ECR if the ECR listed it as a supported command in the
TLV container during registration.

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
06 E4 xx <card data>

Data block:
 <card data> contains numerous fields, whereby each field is prefixed by a bitmap (i.e 22<PAN /
EF_ID>0E<exp-date>…). The individual bitmaps are defined as follows, and are optional depending on
the payment-type. The order of fields is arbitrary.

Card-data definition:

BMP Name Format

0E <exp-date> expiry date, 2 byte BCD, format YYMM
17 <seq-no> card sequence-number, 2 byte BCD packed
22 <PAN / EF_ID> PAN for magnet-stripe or EF_ID for chip

LLVAR (2 byte counter [FxFy], data BCD packed, D = separator), e.g.

F0 F3 01 23 45 (F0 F3 means 3 bytes follow)
receipt-data of the EF_ID:
 - card-number: byte 5-9 from EF_ID
 - expiry-date: byte 11-12 from EF_ID

The transfer of the PAN for girocard transactions (ecTrack2, ecEMV

online/offline) is in BCD format (analogous to credit card payments).
8A <card-type> card-type (= ZVT card-type ID), 1 byte binary; see chapter ZVT-card-
type-ID. Via BMP 8A can only cards within the first 255 card-type-IDs
be transferred. For cards ID 256 upwards tag 41 must be used.
If the ZVT card-type ID is larger than decimal 255 then BMP 8A should
contain ‘FF’ and tag 41 should be used (see chapter TLV-container),
providing the ZVT Card-Type ID is to be sent to the ECR. Alternatively
BMP 8A can be omitted.

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 00

Alternative:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 00 00

Alternative:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 9C 00

Alternative:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 yy xx xx
(any
value,
except-
ing 00
and 9C)

Note:
 The responses 80-00-00 and 84-00-00 are positive acknowledgements from the ECR (card is not in the
blocked-list).
 Response 84-9C-00 states that the PT should resend the blocked-list request after 2s.
 Response 84-yy-xx-xx with ‘yy’ not equal to ‘00’ or ‘9C’ or ‘6E’ implies that an error occurred whilst
checking the blocked-list.
 Response 84-6E-00 states that blocked-list request was completed successfully and the card is con-
tained in the blocked-list.

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3.15 Input-Request (04 0D)

The PT sends an Input-Request to prompt for a string, a number or an amount at the ECR.

PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CLASS INSTR
04 0D xx [06<TLV-container>]

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 32.

Note:
 Input-Requests are only sent by the PT, if the ECR has added this command to the list of permitted ZVT-
commands (tag 26) in Registration (06 00).

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
80 00 xx 06<TLV-container>

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 32 (containing 1F3A).
 The ECR returns the result of input in tag 1F3A in the response. If the timeout for the input has ex-
pired without any input, tag 1F3A or the TLV container is not added to response.

Alternative:

ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 00 xx 06<TLV-container>

Data block:
 06<TLV-container>: Possible tags are 32 (containing 1F3A).
 The ECR returns the result of input in tag 1F3A in the response. If the timeout for the input has ex-
pired without any input, tag 1F3A or the TLV container is not added to response.

Alternative:

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ECR response:
ECR  PT
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 yy xx xx
(any
value,
except-
ing 00)

Note:
 The responses 80-00 and 84-00 are positive acknowledgements from the ECR.
 A response 84-yy with ‘yy’ not equal to ‘00’ implies that the Input-Request was aborted or an error
occurred (See chapter Error-Messages).

3.16 Other Commands

The PT transmits no further commands to the ECR.

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4 Important Receipt Texts

4.1 Transfer of Receipt-Information

If the ECR assumes printing of payment-data it can receive the important information for receipt-printout in
two different ways:

1. Aquisition of the texts from the commands Print Line (06 D1) / Print Text-Block (06 D3) and their printing
details without re-formatting.
2. Aquisition of the texts from the command Status-Information (04 0F) and their printing details with the
preceding sorting and formatting.

The first method has the advantage that the programmer of the ECR does not need be concerned with the
contents of the receipt; the important details are always present and the formatting is correctly set. Thus it is
assured that the requirements of the ZKA or credit-card organisations or other partners are met. Additionally
the ECR is not liable to the ZKA.

The following table gives an overview of the most important data which must be included on a receipt.

4.2 Receipt-Information – Common Information

The required common data for each payment are:

 name of the means-of-payment

 payment-type (payment, reversal, refund, aquisition, ...)
 amount from field 04 with currency code (recognisable from field 49; 0978 = ‘EUR’)
 terminal-ID from field 29
 date from field 0D and time from field 0C
 trace-number from field 0B
 receipt-number from field 87
 result-code from field A0 (if present)
 additional-text from field 3C (if present)
 expiry-date of the card from field 0E

4.3 Extended Receipt-Information dependent on Payment Type

payment-type print-texts
ELV (Track 3)  name of the means-of-payment: ec direct-debit
 signature line for customer
 permitted advice-text from operator for direct-debit entry
 card-sequence number from BMP ‚17‘
 account-number and bank-code from the PAN from BMP ‚22‘
PoZ (obsolete)  name of the means-of-payment: PoZ
 signature line for customer
 reference-number BMP ‚3B‘ (not available for reversal)
 reference-parameter from BMP ‚BA‘ (not available for reversal)

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 permitted ZKA advice-text from operator for direct-debit entry

 card-sequence number from BMP ‚17‘
 account-number and bank-code from the PAN from BMP ‚22‘
Online-direct-debit  name of the means-of-payment obtained from network operator
(not ZKA)  signature line for customer
 reference-number BMP ‚3B‘,so long as sent by network operator
 reference-parameter from BMP ‚BA‘, so long as sent by network operator
 permitted advice-text from operator for direct-debit entry
 card-sequence number from BMP ‚17‘
 account-number and bank-code from the PAN from BMP ‚22‘
ec-Cash  name of the means-of-payment: electronic cash
(up to TA 6.0)  authorisation-attribute from BMP ‚3B‘
 AID-parameter from BMP ‚BA‘ for online-TA or from BMP ‚92‘ for offline-TA
 card-sequence number from BMP ‚17‘
 account-number and bank-code from the PAN from BMP ‚22‘
GiroCard (TA7.0)  the ECR has to check tag 45 to determine which receipts have to be printed
 name of the means-of-payment from BMP 8B or tag 4A
 receipt DOL from tags 46 or 47, if available
 authorisation-attribute from BMP ‚3B‘
 card-sequence number from BMP ‚17‘
 account-number from the PAN in BMP ‚22‘
Maestro (TA5.2)  name of the means-of-payment: Maestro
 authorisation-attribute BMP ‚3B‘
 AID-parameter BMP ‚BA‘ for online-TA or from BMP ‚92‘ for offline-TA
 card-number from the PAN from BMP ‚22‘
Geldkarte receipt-printout is optional according to specification. If a receipt is printed, then fol-
(Version 3.0) lowing are required:
 name of the means-of-payment: Geldkarte
 Geldkarte-number from BMP ‚9A‘
 merchant card-number from BMP ‚9A‘
 purse booking account from BMP ‚9A‘
 certificate from BMP ‚9A‘
 sequence-number BSEQ from the Geldkarte from BMP ‚9A‘
 sequence-numbers SSEQ the merchant-card from BMP ‚9A‘
 sequence-numbers HSEQ the merchant-card from BMP ‚9A‘
Credit-cards  authorisation-attribute from BMP ‚3B‘
(non DC POS)  VU-Number from BMP ‚2A‘
 card-number from the PAN from BMP ‚22‘
Credit-cards  the ECR has to check tag 45 to determine which receipts have to be printed
(DC POS 2.4)  name of the means-of-payment from BMP 8B or tag 4A
 receipt DOL from tags 46 or 47, if available
 authorisation-attribute from BMP ‚3B‘
 VU-Number from BMP ‚2A‘
 card-number from the PAN from BMP ‚22‘
Customer-cards,  to be agreed with network operator
Aquisition-cards,
Fleetcards,
other

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5 Event Sequence for PT in Locked Condition and for Execution of

Time-Controlled Events on PT

5.1 Sequence for Locked Condition

There are locked-conditions during which the PT is temporarily out-of-order. These conditions are reflected
by the terminal-status. In this condition the PT is basically able to receive and respond to all PT commands.
However, all PT commands are responded to with the Abort command, with these exceptions:

 Status-Request
 Display Text
 Display Text (old Version)
 Display Text with Function-Key Input
 Display Text with Function-Key input (old Version)
 Display Text with numerical Input
 Display Text with numerical input (old Version)
 Activate Service-Mode
 Software-Update
 Registration
 Log-Off
 Read Card
 Abort

These commands will be processed normally.

Additionally commands which can deactivate the locked condition, (state can be read via the PT-command
„Status-Request“) are also processed.

5.2 Time-Controlled Events

The PT hat the possibility to execute time-controlled events independently. During this time the PT is tempo-
rarily out-of-order. In this case commands sent to the PT will not be responded to. After completion of the
event, cammonads are processed normally by the PT again. It is left up to the vending-machines or ECR to
decide how it reacts in this case. It is possible to discern when the PT is operational again by polling with the
command Status-Request. It must be noted that time-controlled events may last a considerable time period
(e.g. for software-update).

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6 Additional Data
Depending on the software the ECR can send additional data commands Authorisation, Reversal etc.

6.1 Additional Data type 1 (for fleet-cards)

The field 3C<additional-data> is optional, length variable.

6.1.1 Structure
Length Field
[byte]
3 Length of flowing data within BMP 3C, LLLVAR encoded
2 Driver-code, BCD packed, if the field driver-code is not used, default ‚00 00‘
3 Mileage, BCD packed, if the field mileage is not used, default ‚00 00 00‘
2 Error- and status-code, binary
8 Goods-data information #1
...
8 Goods-data information #n

6.1.2 Error- and Status-codes

byte 1: not used
byte 2:
bit definition
0 PIN-input bypass
1 outdoor
2 RFU
3 card locked
4 card expired
5 transaction-data manually captured
6 rental car
7 reversal

6.1.3 Goods-Data Information

The maximum number of the goods-data information is variable and depends on the requirements of the
host system. Each goods-data information comprises:
 Product code: 2 byte, BCD packed
 Partial amount: 3 byte, BCD packed, in hundreds of units, e.g. 000150 means 1,50 pieces or litre.
 Partial sum: 3 byte, BCD packed, in hundreds of units, e.g. 000150 means 1,50 €.
Note: if a negative sum is given (e.g. for deposit), this can be noted via a ‘D’ in the MS-nibble of the par-
tial-sum. In this case the maximum partial-sum is 999,99 €.

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6.2 Additional Data type 2

RFU

6.3 Additional Data type 3 (for fleet-cards)

The field 3C<additional-data> is optional, length variable at most 213 byte.

6.3.1 Structure
Length Field
[byte]
3 Length of following data within BMP 3C, LLLVAR encoded
3 Mileage, BCD packed, if the field mileage is not used, default ‚00 00 00‘
2 Vehicle-number, BCD packed, if the field vehicle-number is not used, default ‚00 00‘
2 Driver-code, BCD packed, if the field driver-code is not used, default ‚00 00‘
3 Capture-type, binary encoded
20 Info, ASCII encoded
2 Filler, ASCII encoded
1 Number of the goods-data information, BCD packed, range 0 bis 15
12 Goods-data information #1
...
12 Goods-data information #n

6.3.2 Capture-Type
The contents are dependent on the network operator.

6.3.3 Goods-Data Information

The number of the goods-data information is variable and limited to at most 15. Each goods-data information
comprises:
 Product code: 3 byte, BCD packed
 Partial amount: 3 byte, (4 pre-decimal positions, 2 decimal positions), BCD packed.
 Partial sum: 5 byte, (7 pre-decimal positions, 3 decimal positions), BCD packed. The third decimal pos-
tion is always ‘0’.
 Prefix: 1 byte ASCII (“ “ for positive and “-“ for negative amounts).

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7 TLV-Container
Using the TLV-container variable data-elements can be transferred between ECR and PT. In contrast to
bitmaps the data-elements are transferred in a consistant format. Each element is pre-fixed with a tag (ID of
the data-element) and a length. The concatenation of tag + length + data-element is known a a data-object.

7.1 Advantages of the TLV-container

1. The ECR-interface is increasingly extended through new functions. The number of the possible bitmaps
is however limited to at most 256. Thus there is a resource-conflict. The flexible structure of the data-
objects allows (theoretically) any desired number of different data-objects to be defined.
2. For bitmaps there are different formats: bitmaps with fixed length, LL-Var and LLL-Var encoded. There-
fore the receiver must be able to identify each single bitmap to process it and to know where the next
bitmap in the data-flow begins. Through their uniform structure data-objects may be skipped or igored if
unknown to the receiver. This allows a certain downwards-compatibility for differing performance levels
bewteen transmitter and receiver is possible.
3. The uniform structure and the flexibility facilitate the development of new functions and allow further de-
velopment without creating unnecessarily long data-objects.

7.2 Transport of TLV-containers

The TLV-container is transmitted in a bitmap (= transport-container). The bitmap itself is TLV-encoded:

bitmap 06 (= pseudo-tag) + length-field (structure of the length-field according to chapter Length-Field, and
NOT LLL-Var!) + data-element (= list of data-objects).

transport-container = BMP06 + length-field + liste of data-objects

Example:
 06 + length + data-object
 06 + length + data-object 1 + data-object 2 + ... + data-object n

data-object = tag + length + data-element (see chapter Structure)

7.2.1 Transmission of TLV-container from ECR to PT

The ECR can send the PT a TLV-container for any command. If the ECR only wants to signal the PT, that
the PT may send a TLV-container, it can send BMP 06 with length 00 without data-element.

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7.2.2 Transport of TLV-container from ECR to PT

The PT may only send a TLV-container to the ECR, if the ECR sent a TLV-container (BMP 06 with length 00
without data-element) during Registration or if the ECR sent a TLV-container to the PT in the corresponding
request. For the following commands it is insignificant whether the ECR sent the BMP06 for the Authorisa-
tion or another command. The TLV-activation via the ECR is valid until Log-off.

7.3 Structure

Data-objects consist basically of 3 consecutive fields:

tag + length + data-element

For special-case length = 0 the data-element is omitted:

tag + length

7.3.1 Tag-field
The tag-field is the identification of the following data-element. With it the receiver can associate the con-
tents.

In the tag is a class (bit 7 and 8), a type (bit 6) and a number (bit 1 bis 5) encode.

byte 1:
b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 Definition
0 0 universal-class
0 1 application-class
1 0 context-specific class
1 1 private class
0 primitive data-object
1 constructed data-object
0 0 0 0 0 bis 1 1 1 1 0 tag-number
1 1 1 1 1 tag-number in next byte

byte 2 bis n (optional):

b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 Definition
1 a further byte follows
0 last byte
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 bis 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (part of ) tag-number
Primitive Data-Object:

tag tength data-element

Constructed Data-Object:

A constructed data-object contains, in contrast to primitive data-objects further sub-data-objects.These sub-

data-objects can also contain primitive and constructed data-objects.

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Example constructed data-object:

tag length constructed data-element

sub-object 1 (primitive or constructed data-object) sub-object n (primitive data-object)

tag length primitive or construct- ... primitive or construct- ... tag length data-element
ed data-object 1 ed data-object n

7.3.2 Length
byte 1:
b8 b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 Definition
0 value decimal 0 to 127 length (in bytes) of the following data-element
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 invalid value
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 one length-byte follows
1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 two length-bytes follow:
nd
2 byte: high byte
rd
3 byte: low byte
1 value 3 to 127 RFU

If the length has value 0, the data-element is omitted. This is referred to as an empty data-object.

7.3.3 Data-Element
Format and contents of the data-elements are dependent on the particular tag.

7.4 Defined Data-Objects

The following data-objects are defined.

Note:
The given lengths are the typical values for each field. However, the length of each data-object must always
be interpreted from the data-object since only this value is definitive.

7.4.1 Overview of tags used

7.4.1.1 Primitive
Tag Name see
01 reversal-ID section „Miscellaneous“
02 driver-number section „Fleet-card“
03 auto-number section „Fleet-card“
04 mileage section „Fleet-card“
05 goods-group section „Fleet-card“
06 restriction-code 1 section „Fleet-card“
07 text-lines section „Miscellaneous“
0808080 receipt-number section „Miscellaneous“
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Tag Name see

09 attribute section „Miscellaneous“
0A ZVT-command section „Miscellaneous“
0B info-field section „Miscellaneous“
0C info-field2 section „Miscellaneous“
0D restriction-code 2 section „Fleet-card“
0E service-code section „Fleet-card“
0F assignment-number section „Miscellaneous“

10 number of columns and number of lines merchant- section „Miscellaneous“

display
11 number of columns and number of lines customer- section „Miscellaneous“
display
12 number of characters per line of the printer section „Miscellaneous“
13 extra result-code section „Miscellaneous“
14 ISO character set section „Miscellaneous“
15 language-code section „Miscellaneous“
16 menu-type section „Menu“
17 context section „Menu“
18 destination section „Menu“
19 return-code section „Menu“
1A maximum length of the APDU section „Miscellaneous“
1B diagnosis-type section „Miscellaneous“
1C file-block section „Miscellaneous“
1D file-ID section „Miscellaneous“
1E start-position section „Miscellaneous“

40 EMV-config-parameter section „EMV“

41 ZVT card-type-ID section „EMV“
42 name of the application section „EMV“
43 application-ID section „EMV“
44 application preferred name section „EMV“
45 receipt-parameter section „EMV“
46 EMV-print-data (customer-receipt) section „EMV“
47 EMV-print-data (merchant-receipt) section „EMV“
48 priority section „EMV“
49 network-operator card-type-ID section „EMV“
4A DC POS 2.4 product display section „EMV“
4B Issuer country code section „EMV“
4C UID
4D EF_ID GeldKarte / girogo

80 prepaid-PIN section „Prepaid“

81 telephone number section „Prepaid“
82 top-up text section „Prepaid“
83 prepaid type section „Prepaid“

C1 transaction-type section „Bonus-points“

C2 number of bonus-points section „Bonus-points“
C3 number of remaining bonus-points section „Bonus-points“

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Tag Name see

C4 transaction-number of ECR section „Bonus-points“

1F00 total length of file section „Miscellaneous“

1F01 receipt-ID section „Miscellaneous“
1F02 from_TA-number section „Miscellaneous“
1F03 to_TA-number section „Miscellaneous“
1F041F receipt-parameter section „Miscellaneous“
04
1F05 transaction-parameter section „Miscellaneous“
1F06 reservation-parameter section „Miscellaneous“
1F07 receipt-type section „Miscellaneous“
1F08 data track 1 of the magnet-stripe section „Miscellaneous“
1F09 data track 2 of the magnet-stripe section „Miscellaneous“
1F0A data track 3 of the magnet-stripe section „Miscellaneous“
1F0B maximum pre-authorisation amount section „Fleet-card“
1F0C license plate number section „Fleet-card“
1F0D transparent data to host section „Miscellaneous“
1F0E date section „Miscellaneous“
1F0F time section „Miscellaneous“
1F10 cardholder authentication section „Miscellaneous“
1F11 online flag section „Miscellaneous“
1F12 card-technology section „Miscellaneous“
1F13 ECR function request section „Miscellaneous“
1F14 card identification item section „Miscellaneous“
1F15 card reading control section „Miscellaneous“
1F16 extended error code section „Miscellaneous“
1F17 extended error text section „Miscellaneous“
1F18 card notification control section „Miscellaneous“
1F19 card acceptance, binary section „Miscellaneous“
1F1A PAN for card acceptance matching section „Miscellaneous“
1F1B markup in % with 2 decimals section „DCC“
1F1C card name section „DCC“
1F1D currency information Type section „Miscellaneous“
1F1E number of decimals section „Miscellaneous“
1F1F *** free ***
1F20 amount section „Miscellaneous“
1F21 ISO currency code section „Miscellaneous“
1F22 Inverted rate display unit section „DCC“
1F23 Retrieval ID section „DCC“
1F24 Reference Number section „DCC“
1F25 Cashback Amount section „Miscellaneous“
1F26 End of Day mode section „Miscellaneous“
1F27 Extended product name (EuroELV DF8118) section „Miscellaneous“
1F28 Emergency mode (EuroELV) section „Miscellaneous“
1F29 Limit overridden (EuroELV) section „Miscellaneous“
1F2A Additional card holder information (EuroELV section „Miscellaneous“
DF8117)
1F2B Trace number (long format) section „Miscellaneous“
1F2C Profilename section „Miscellaneous“

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Tag Name see

1F2D Card data input type section „Miscellaneous“
1F2E Barcode type section "Barcode data"
1F2F Product code section "Barcode data"
1F30 EPurse top up amount section „Miscellaneous“
1F31 Encrypted PIN section „Miscellaneous“
1F32 SMID value section „Miscellaneous“
1F33 Message data section „Miscellaneous“
1F34 MAC value section „Miscellaneous“
1F35 ECR Identification section „Miscellaneous“
1F36 TIP Amount section "EMV"
1F37 Receipt information section „Miscellaneous“
1F38 Input mode section „Input“
1F39 Timeout section „Input“
1F3A Input result section „Input“
1F3B Transaction information section „Miscellaneous“
1F3C Input section „Input“
1F3D Alphanumeric data section „Input“
1F3E Encrypted cardholder information section „Miscellaneous“
1F3F Remaining balance
1F40 Device name
1F41 Software version
1F42 Serial number
1F43 Device state
1F44 Terminal identifier
1F45 ATS
1F46 Command APDUs
1F47 Card read error code
1F48 reserved
1F49 reserved
1F4A reserved
1F4B reserved
1F4C Card type
1F4D Card subtype
1F4E reserved
1F4F reserved
1F50 reserved
1F51 Debit mandate identifier Section SEPA Direct Debit
1F52 Debit creditor identifier Section SEPA Direct Debit
1F53 Debit pre-notification Section SEPA Direct Debit
1F54 Key generation number (GN)
1F55 Terminal locks
1F56 4eye Customer identifier (CID)
1F57 Merchant SAM number
1F58 Merchant SAM expiry date
1F59 Payment application
1F5A reserved
1F5B Card poll timeout
1F5C Encrypted key
1F5D Plaintext key

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Tag Name see

1F5E IBAN Section SEPA Direct Debit
1F5F BIC Section SEPA Direct Debit
1F60 Allowed card technologies
1F61 Customer Index section „Miscellaneous“
1F62 BMP 60 identifier for the individual reference number section „Miscellaneous“
1F63 Individual reference number section „Miscellaneous“
1F64 *** free ***
1F65 Processing selection Section “Value added services”
1F66 Wallet data Section “Value added services”
1F67 Retailer identifier Section “Value added services”
1F68 Loyalty identifier Section “Value added services”
1F69 Voucher identifier Section “Value added services”
1F6A Remaining Amount section „Miscellaneous“

FF01 Coupon data Section “Value added services”

FF02 Loyalty data Section “Value added services”
FF03 Parking ticket Section “Value added services”
FF04 Voucher data Section “Value added services”

7.4.1.2 Constructed
Tag Name see
20 fleet-card container section „Fleet-card“
21 list of permitted goods-groups section „Fleet-card“
22 list of prohibited goods-groups section „Fleet-card“
23 list of open pre-authorisations section „Miscellaneous“
24 display-texts section „Miscellaneous“
25 print-texts section „Miscellaneous“
26 list of permitted ZVT-Commands section „Miscellaneous“
27 list of supported character-sets section „Miscellaneous“
28 list of supported languages section „Miscellaneous“
29 list of menus section „Menu“
2A list of menus section „Menu“
2B menu section „Menu“
2C menu-point section „Menu“
2D file section „Miscellaneous“
2E time-stamp section „Miscellaneous“
2F payment-type section „Miscellaneous“
30 card acceptance matching, container section „Miscellaneous“
31 amount information section „Miscellaneous“
32 input container section „Input“

60 application section „EMV“

61 list of applications on magnet-stripe section „EMV“
62 list of applications on chip section „EMV“
63 prepaid-container section „Prepaid“
64 receipt header section „EMV“
65 receipt advertising text section „EMV“

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Tag Name see

66 receipt customer copy section „EMV“
67 receipt merchant copy section „EMV“
68 receipt transaction outcome section „EMV“
69 reference transaction section „EMV“
6A6A invalid application section „EMV“

E1 bonus-points container section „Bonus-points“

E2 DCC container section „DCC“
E3 Barcode Container section "Barcode data"
E4 Device information container
E5 Key Container
E6 Card type container
E7 Merchant SAM information container
E8 Value added services container Secion “Value added services”
E9 Reference number container

7.4.2 Miscellaneous

7.4.2.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
01 reversal -ID for EC-Cash chip offline, 8 byte, binary encoded. The PT sends the reversal-ID in the
status-information.
07 text-lines, length variable, encoded according to the current character set (not null-terminated) .
See tag 24, 25, 2C and 14
08 receipt-number, BCD-packed, 2 byte with leading zeros . See tag 23
09 attribute; length 1 byte. Structure see chapter Print Lines (06 D1). 0xFF indicates on linefeed, no
combination with a count possible as described in command 06 D1. See also tag 25
0A ZVT-command (CLASS and INSTR, see specification Application Protocol); 2 byte. This tag is used
in connection with tag 26.
0B info-field; ASCII-encoded (not null-terminated), max. 20 byte. The PT sends the info-field in the
status-information.
0C info-field 2; ASCII-encoded (not null-terminated), max. 10 byte. The PT sends the info-field 2 in the
status-information.
0F assignment-number; ASCII-encoded (not null-terminated), max. 20 byte;
can be used for sequence-control for service-calls (see command „Software-Update“)
10 number of columns and number of lines of the merchant-display (of the ECR or of the PT); 2 bytes
BCD-packed; format SSZZ (SS= number of columns; ZZ= number of lines);
tag 10 can be sent by the ECR to the PT during registration, if the ECR has a merchant-display
and/or from the PT in the Completion command of the Registration on the ECR. If the tag is empty
(i.e. length = 0 or no data-element available), then no merchant-display is available.
11 number of columns and number of lines of the customer-display (of the ECR or of the PT); 2 bytes
BCD-packed; format SSZZ (SS= number of columns; ZZ= number of lines); can be sent by the
ECR to the PT during registration, if the ECR has a customer-display and/or from the PT in the
Completion command of the Registration on the ECR
12 number of characters per line of the printer; format 1 byte BCD-packed.
With command „Registration“ the ECR sends the width ECR printer.
In Completion the PT sends optionally the used width of the terminal printer.
13 extra result-code; variable length; ASCII encoded (not null-terminated)
e.g. for EMV: Z1-Z3, Y1-Y3

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Tag Data-element
The error-codes are application-specific. The definition must be taken from the relevant specifica-
tion.
The PT sends the extra result-code in the Status-Information to the ECR. The PT should however
still send the BMP27.
14 ISO-character-set; length variable

0x00 ASCII 7 bit common character-set (does not correspond to ZVT-character-set!)

0x01 ISO8859-1 (Latin 1)
0x02 ISO8859-2
… and so on til
0x10 ISO8859-16 with the exception for ISO8859-12 which is not in the standard.
0xFE UTF8 Encoder for unicode
0xFF 8 bit ZVT-character-set CP437 (default; must be supported)

The PT sends this tag within the tags 27 2B, 32 and in the status-information and within tag 27 in
completion command for registration.
15 language-code; length 2 bytes; ASCII encoded (not null-terminated)
language-code according to ISO 639-1; e.g. DE = German; FR = French; EN = English; IT = Italian;
There is no difference between capital and small letters.
The PT sends this tag within the Tags 28 and 2B, in authorisation commands as optional language
preselection and in the status-information.
1A max. length the APDU; length variable; binary encoded (hi-byte sent before lo-byte)

During the Registration the ECR defines in tag 1A the maximum size of the APDU that the ECR
can process. The PT can send it owns max. size of APDU to be received in tag 1A in the Comple-
tion of the Registration.

Note:
During the implementation it must be observed that the data of the transport-protocols can be nota-
bly longer than the APDU (overhead of the transport-protocol: DLE, STX, DLE, ETX, CRC, CRC
and duplication of the ‘0x10’; see also PA00P016).
Each transmitter must observe that the APDU does not exceed the receive-buffer capacity of the
receiver.
1B diagnosis-type; length variable, binary encoded

0x01 line diagnosis

0x02 extended-diagnosis (default-value)
0x03 configuration diagnosis
0x04 EMV configuration diagnosis
0x05 EP2 configuration
1C file-block; length variable; contains the transmitted raw-data; the contents are implementation-
dependent
1D file-ID; length variable; with this tag the ECR can select which it wants to read. The PT signals with
this tag which file will be sent.

0x01 merchant-journal
0x02 log-file the application
0x03 log-file of the ECR-protocol
0x04 log-file of the communication-module
0x05 log-file of the PIN-pad

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Tag Data-element
0x06 reconciliation data (content is implementation dependent)
1E start-position; length variable; network byte order; this tag has two functions:

1.) for the request from the ECR: offset from which should be read/written
2.) for file-transfer: position within the file.
1F00 total-length of file network byte order. Should the file be so large that it cannot be transmitted in a
single tag, then this tag serves to inform the receiver, that further status-information may follow.
From the start-position (tag ‚1E‘) the receiver knows in which order the status-information belong
1F01 receipt-ID; length variable; binary encoded; this tag is used together with command „Repeat Re-
ceipt“:

0x01 last receipt

0x02 payment-receipt merchant (see also tag ‚1F02‘ and tag ‚1F03‘)
0x03 payment-receipt customer (see also tag ‚1F02‘ and tag ‚1F03‘)
0x04 end-of-day receipt
0x05 journal (see also tag ‚1F02‘ and tag ‚1F03‘)
0x06 reconciliation
1F02 from_TA-number; length variable; binary encoded; used with tag ‚1F01‘.

If from_TA-Number is given in command Repeat Receipt the terminal prints all receipts stored in
the terminal starting at TA-number from_TA-number.
from_TA-Number can be linked with to_TA-Number.
If from_TA-Number and to_TA-Number are identical only one receipt will be printed for this TA-
number. For from_TA-Number= 0 and missing to_TA-Number all receipts are printed.
1F03 to_TA-number; length variable; binary encoded; used with tag ‚1F01‘ and tag ‚1F02‘.
1F04 receipt-parameter; length variable; bit-field; sent for the Registration or for a transaction:
Byte 0:
1xxx xxxx
positive customer-receipt required (0xxx xxxx = no customer-receipt); only relevant if the PT should
send print-lines or receipt-blocks and the transaction was success fully completed

x1xx xxxx
negative customer-receipt required (x0xx xxxx = kein customer-receipt); only relevant if the PT
should send print-lines or receipt-blocks and the transaction was not successfully completed

xx1x xxxx
positive merchant-receipt required (xx0x xxxx = kein merchant-receipt); only relevant if the PT
should send print-lines or receipt-blocks and the transaction was successfully completed

xxx1 xxxx
negative merchant-receipt required (xxx0 xxxx = kein merchant-receipt); only relevant if the PT
should send print-lines or receipt-blocks and the transaction was not successfully completed

xxxx 1xxx
customer-receipt should be sent before the merchant-receipt (xxxx 0xxx = merchant-receipt should
be sent before the customer-receipt) ; only relevant if the PT should send print-lines or receipt-
blocks

xxxx x1xx
print short receipt (payment-data excluded; no header/footer/advertising-text) (xxxx x0xx = print

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Tag Data-element
normal receipt)

xxxx xx1x
do not print product-data (from BMP3C) on the receipt (xxxx xx0x = print normal receipt)

xxxx xxx1
use ECR as printer ( commands 06 D1/ 06 D3) instead of internal printer or if no printer available.
This enables printing of receipts with print commands only for the command the tag is issued with,
despite the print commands being disabled in general in the registration with MSB of the config
byte equal to 0. It does not influence the effect of the bits xxxx x11x in the config byte of the regis-
tration.

Byte 1:
1xxx xxxx enable sending of TLV-Tag E3 in command print text-block (06D3) within TLV-Tag 25

Further functions may be added in future, the bit-field can be extended from the right. The ECR
should set all unused bits to ‚0‘.
These parameters are only valid for optional receipts, i.e. via the payment-type used the PT can
override these guidelines (e.g. customer-receipt for ec-cash or error-receipt for prepaid top-up).
If tag 1F04 is not sent, the order of the receipts is dependent on the implementation in the PT.

See also tag 1F07.

1F05 transaction-parameter; length variable; bit-field; sent for the Registration or for a transaction:

1xxx xxxx The PT should send the card-data read during the Authorisation to the ECR
if these cannot be processed by the terminal, i.e card unknown/locked.
(0xxx xxxx = Terminal aborts in this case with an error). See also tag 1F08, 1F09,
1F0A.
x1xx xxxx Activate swipe-reader (x0xx xxxx = deactivate swipe-reader)

Further functions may be added in future, the bit-field can be extended from the right. The ECR
should set all unused bits to ‚0‘.
1F06 reservation-parameter; length variable; sent for pre-authorisation or book total:

0x01 pre-authorisation
0x02 reservation
0x03 extension of reservation
0x04 book total
0x05 booking of reservation
0x06 telephonic reservation
0x07 telephonic extension of reservation
1F07 receipt-type; length variable; sent by receipt-printout:

0x01 transaction-receipt (merchant-receipt)

0x02 transaction-receipt (customer-receipt)
0x03 administration-receipt

See also tag 1F04 and 1F37.

1F08 magnet-stripe data, track 1; length variable; optional; unpacked
The PT can send the track-data in the Status-Information to the ECR. See also tag 1F05.

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Tag Data-element
Note: if the track has an even length no padding (e.g. „1F“ or „F0“) may be used.
1F09 magnet-stripe data, track 2 of the magnet-stripe; length variable; optional; BCD packed including
special characters (A-F).
The PT can send the track-data in the Status-Information to the ECR, if the PT cannot process the
card-data itself (e.g. card unknown, card not permitted in PT).
See also tag 1F05.
Note: if the track has an even length no padding (e.g. „1F“ or „F0“) may be used.
1F0A magnet-stripe data, track 3 of the magnet-stripe; length variable; optional; BCD packed including
special characters (A-F).
The PT can send the track-data in the Status-Information to the ECR, if the PT cannot process the
acrd-data itself (e.g. card unknown, card not permitted in PT).
See also tag 1F05.
Note: if the track has an even length no padding (e.g. „1F“ or „F0“) may be used.
1F0D ECR data transported transparently from and to host
1F0E date. 4 byte, BCD-Format: YYYYMMDD
1F0F time. 3 byte, BCD-Format: HHMMSS
1F10 cardholder authentication:

0x00 no cardholder authentication

0x01 signature
0x02 online PIN
0x03 offline encrypted PIN
0x04 offline plaintext PIN
0x05 offline encrypted PIN + signature
0x06 offline plaintext PIN + signature
0x07 online PIN + signature
0xFF unknown cardholder verification
1F11 online flag:

0 offline
1 online
1F12 card-technology:

0x00 magnetic stripe

0x01 chip
0x02 NFC (near field communication, contactless)
1F13 The PT requests a ZVT function from the ECR to avoid loosing information in an automatic execu-
tion after e. g. a host return code.

0x00 extended diagnosis

0x01 reconciliation with closure.
0x02 configuration diagnosis
0x03 OPT pre initialisation
0x04 EMV configuration diagnosis
0x05 Tax free transaction
1F14 card identification item.
Variable in length, binary. Contains a unique identification of a card. Algorithm not specified here.
This tag is only sent if requested by tag 1F15 due to possible impact on execution time of the card
reading process. The data doesn't contain any plain text data as track data and can be stored by

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Tag Data-element
the ECR for reference purpose e.g. receipt printing in gas vending machines.
1F15 card reading control.
Variable length, bitfield, extension.

1xxx xx00 The PT should calculate with default algorithm and send the tag 1F14 in the
status information (04 0F) of the command Read Card and card payment com-
mands.
1xxx xx01 online algorithm
1xxx xx10 offline hash algorithm (SHA-256)
x1xx xxxx Contactless cards: The PT should read the unique ID (UID) from the card, pad it
with leading ‘00’ bytes to a length of 10 bytes, and return it in tag 4C in the sta-
tus information.
xx1x xxxx GeldKarte / girogo: The PT should read the remaining balance and return it in
tag 1F3F.

Further functions may be added in future, the bit-field can be extended to the right. The ECR
should set all unused bits to ‚0‘.
1F16 extended error code.
Variable length, binary. Contains PT manufacturer specific error code. Can be used if no reasona-
ble mapping to ZVT error codes is possible. Can be sent within status information (04 0F) or abort
frames (06 1E). This tag mainly serves logging or debug purposes.
1F17 extended error text.
Variable length, encoded in ZVT 8-bit character set. Contains the PT manufacturer specific plain
text related to the error code specified in tag 1F16. Can be used for the merchant receipt in case no
reasonable mapping to ZVT error codes is possible. In other cases the tag may serve logging or
debug purposes
1F18 card notification control
Controls behaviour of ZVT command Display Text with Function-Key Input 06 E1:
00 or missing: only function keys are recognized
01 card insertion terminates the command too
1F19 card acceptance, binary

0x00 accept
0x01 deny
1F1A PAN for card acceptance matching, BCD-packed, according to BMP 22 encoding
1F1D currency information; binary:

0x01 Base currency

0x02 Exchange rate
0x03 Foreign currency
0x04 Commission
0x05 Balance
1F1E number of decimals, binary
1F20 amount; BCD-packed encoded
1F21 ISO-currency code; packed BCD encoded; e.g. 0978 for EUR (€)
1F25 Cash back amount; BCD-packed encoded
The tag contains the cashback amount for transactions with cashback. The tag can be used as
follows:

1. In ECR command to the PT (e.g. 06 01 Authorization):

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The ECR may send this tag in the command to the PT to specify the amount for the customer
cashback.
Please note:
 BMP 04 (amount) must contain the sum of both, the payment amount and the cashback
amount.
 The support of cashback depends on the card that is used for transaction and the configu-
ration/implementation of the PT. For this reason it is recommended for the ECR to use
command 04 0D (Input-Request) for amount inputs instead of usage of 1F25. If the ECR
sends 1F25 and cashback isn’t supported by PT or card, the PT may reject the ECR
command or ignore the tag. In second case the PT performes normal payment without
cashback, but uses the complete amount!

2. In command 04 0F (Status-Information) from PT to the ECR:

The PT sends this tag in command 04 0F (Status-Information) to ECR, if a transaction with cash-
back was processed.
Please note:
For transactions with cashback BMP 04 (amount) contains the sum of both, the payment amount
and the cashback amount.
1F26 End of Day mode

0x00 Normal End of Day

0x01 Forced End of Day
0x02 Automatic End of Day
1F27 Extended product name (EuroELV tag DF8118), 1 to 24 bytes, to be printed in a separate line be-
fore the product name (bitmap 8B).
1F28 Emergency mode (EuroELV), 1 byte, 0 or 1, if 1 print "Notbetrieb" on merchant's receipt only
1F29 Limit overridden (EuroELV), 1 byte, 0 or 1, if 1 print "Limit übersteuert" on merchant's receipt only
1F2A Additional card holder information (EuroELV tag DF8117), 1 to 24 bytes, ASCII encoded, can occur
up to two times, the element consists of to parts separated by the "/" character
(e.g. "BLZ/1234567" or "Kto/12345"). It's recommended to print the first part left adjusted and the
second part right adjusted on the receipt.
1F2B Trace number, BCD-packed encoded, variable length
This tag is only used for trace numbers with more than 6 digits. In this case bitmap 0B is set to
000000. Bitmap 0B is still used for trace numbers up to 6 digits to keep compatibility to old imple-
mentations. For commands sent to PT, it is also required by ECR to set bitmap 0B to 000000 be-
fore using long trace number in TLV tag 1F2B.
1F2C Profile name (name of a card profile)
ASCII encoded (not null-terminated)
1F2D Card data input type (binary, 1 byte). If the ECR sends card data (a PAN for a manual payment in
BMP 22 or track data in BMP 2D, 23 or 24), this tag contains additional information about how the
card was mechanically read by ECR (e.g. if the PAN was read from a barcode and not manually
entered via keyboard).

0x00 read from magnet stripe

0x01 read from chip
0x02 read from barcode
1F30 EPurse top up amount (e.g. German GeldKarte), 6 bytes, BCD:
This TLV tag is sent by the terminal in status information command 040F during EPurse payments,
if the payment amount has exceeded the credit of the EPurse card and an implicit EPurse top up
transaction was processed during payment to increase the credit.

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1F31 Encrypted PIN block, BCD-packed encoded
The PT may send this tag within the TLV container that is returned by command PIN-Verification
for Customer-Card (06 E3).
1F32 SMID value, BCD-packed encoded
If sent by the PT it specifies the SMID value used by command PIN-Verification for Customer-Card
(06 E3) or MAC calculation (06 E5). It is an optional parameter of the request of command MAC
calculation (06 E5).
1F33 Message data, binary
Contains a hash value (SHA-256, SHA-1) of the message or the message itself. For this data the
MAC will be calculated using the key specified by SMID (see 1F32.). The data shall be padded ac-
cording to EMV rules.
1F34 MAC value, binary
Specifies the calculated MAC.
1F35 ECR Identification, 4 bytes BCD encoded number to identify the ECR at PT with an 8 digit work-
station ID
1F36 Tip amount, BCD-packed encoded
The tag contains the tip amount for transactions with tip. The tag can be used as follows:

1. In ECR command to the PT (e.g. 0601 Authorization):

The ECR may send this tag in the command to the PT to specify the tip amount.
Please note:
 BMP 04 (amount) must contain the sum of both, the payment amount and the tip amount.
 The support of tip depends on the card that is used for transaction and the configura-
tion/implementation of the PT. For this reason it is recommended for the ECR to use
command 04 0D (Input-Request) for amount inputs instead of usage of 1F36. If the ECR
sends 1F36 and tip isn’t supported by PT or card, the PT may reject the ECR
command or ignore the tag. In second case the PT performes normal payment without tip,
but uses the complete amount!

2. In command 04 0F (Status-Information) from PT to the ECR:

The PT sends this tag in command 04 0F (Status-Information) to ECR, if a transaction with tip was
processed.
Please note:
For transactions with tip BMP 04 (amount) contains the sum of both, the payment amount and the
tip amount.
1F37 Receipt information (binary, variable length)
When printing with command 06D3 (Print Text-Block) the PT sends this optional tag with additional
information about the receipt. The tag may prevent the ECR to parse or analyse the text lines in tag
25 to get the information that is provided by following bit mask:

Byte 0:
Value Description
0x01 Positive receipt for an authorised transaction
(0x04 used for negative receipts)
0x02 If a positive receipt is printed (bit combined
with 0x01), this receipt contains a signature
field.
0x04 Negative receipt for an aborted or rejected
transaction
(0x01 used for positive receipts)

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0x80 Printing of the receipt is mandatory and must
not be aborted by customer/retailer.

Further functions may be added in future, the bit-field can be extended and additional bytes can be
added. The ECR should set all unused bits to ‘0‘.

See also tag 1F07 containing information about the receipt type.
1F3B Transaction information (binary, variable length)

The PT sends this optional tag in command 040F (Status-Information) to the ECR to provide addi-
tional information about the transaction with following bit mask:

Byte 0:
0x01: tippable transaction, the ECR is allowed to send command 060C (Book tip) for this
transaction

Further functions may be added in future, the bit-field can be extended and additional bytes can be
added. The ECR should set all unused bits to ‘0‘.
1F3E Encrypted cardholder information, binary, variable length
General data field comprising encrypted data for transaction journal purposes. Since decryption
information (algorithm, keys) is not available on ECR side the content is fully transparent and can
only be used for post-processing by the host provider or within another secure environment.
1F3F Remaining balance
1F45 ATS, length variable, binary
1F46 Command and response APDU, length variable, binary
1F47 Card read error code, 1 byte
There is one error code for each command APDU.

Value Description
0x01 Contactless level 1 transmission error
0x02 Contactless level 1 protocol error
0x03 Contactless level 1 timeout
0x04 Contactless collision detected
0x05 Command not allowed due to whitelist check
0xFF Unknown card reader error, details are specified as extended errors in tags 1F16 and
1F17
1F4C Card type, 1 byte

Value Card type

0x00 ISO 7816-4
0x01 MIFARE
0x02 FeliCa
1F4D Card subtype, 1 byte
1F5B Card poll timeout, big-endian integer, timeout in seconds
The maximum time the PT waits for a card to be inserted. 0 means infinite. If it is omitted the de-
fault-value of the PT is used.
1F5C Encrypted key, binary
The encrypted key. This tag and 1F5C are mutually exclusive. The actual format is out of scope of
this document.
1F5D Plaintext key

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The plaintext key. This tag and 1F5D are mutually exclusive. The actual format is out of scope of
this document.
1F60 Allowed card technologies, bit field, 1 byte
Specifies the card technologies the PT should accept for this command.

xxxx xxx1 Magnetic stripe card

xxxx xx1x Chip card
xxxx x1xx Contactless card
1F61 Customer index, binary. Used to select customer specific elements in the PT, e.g. salt for tokens.
1F62 Identifier for the individual reference number , two letters
This identifier is used in BMP60 when transmitting the individual reference number (specified by
1F63) to the host.
1F63 Individual reference number for each transaction, alphanumeric
1F6A Remaining amount e.g. for purse systems, bonus systems; BCD-packed encoded, in terminal cur-
rency.
If a negative sum is given, this can be noted via a ‚D‘ in the MS-nibble of the amount

7.4.2.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element
23 List of open pre-authorisations; container with an arbitrary list of receipt-numbers (tag '08')
The PT sends the tag 23 in command „Enquire if Pre-Authorisations exist“
24 display-texts; container with an arbitrary list of text lines (tag '07')
Note: each text line is formed in its own line, i.e. no line-return necessary
The PT sends the tag 24 in Intermediate Status-Information.
25 print-texts; container with an arbitrary list of attributes and text lines (tag '09' and '07'). The PT
sends the tag 25 in command „Print Text-Block“.
Note:
- the attribute (tag '09') has to be sent as last item in the last text block of a receipt with the con-
tents 1xxx xxxx (not equal to 80) to indicate the end of a receipt for the ECR. In all other text
block the tag is optional.
- the attribute (tag '09') relates to all following text lines until a further attribute follows
- a further attribute replaces the previous attribute for the following text lines
- each text line is formed in its own line, i.e. no line-return necessary
- for barcode support additional tags 'E3' may be inserted between attributes (tag '09') and text
lines (tag '07'), see also description of tag 1F04 for activation
- the attribute (tag '09') doesn't affect format of barcode in (tag 'E3')
26 List of permitted ZVT-commands; container with an arbitrary list of ZVT-commands (tag '0A').
Function:
With this list the ECR informs the PT during the Registration which ZVT-commands it can process
(e.g. is the dial-up for network operation over ECR possible or must another communication-
module be used; should the receipt via command "Print Lines" or "Print Text-Block" be sent to the
ECR etc.)

Not listed commands should not be sent by the PT to the ECR.

Exceptions:
- The commands "Status-Information", "Completion" and "Abort" may always be sent by the PT -
independent of whether in the list of allowed commands not.
- For ZVT-command "Intermediate-Status", the config-byte of the Registration must be evaluat-
ed. If the Intermediate-Status is allowed by the config-byte the Registration the PT may send

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Intermediate-Status - independent of whether the command is in the list of allowed commands
or not.
- If via the config-byte of the Registration the receipt-printout over the ECR is demanded, the PT
should either send 06D1 or 06D3 to the ECR ( not valid if the ECR builds the receipt itself from
the status-information!). Which of the two commands (06D1 or 06D3) should be sent from PT
to the ECR is defined by the ECR in this list. Should information from the ECR be missing then
the PT uses 06D1 for downwards-compatibility, i.e. the ECR must explicitly request 06D3.
- All other commands should not be used by the PT if the ECR sends bitmap 06 in the Registra-
tion.
27 List of supported character-sets; length variable
The ECR sends the list of supported character sets in command “Registration” to the PT. The PT
responds in the Completion command of the Registration with the list of commonly (ECR + PT)
supported character sets.

Alternatively the tag can be used to configure a specific character set to the PT. The ECR sends a
single character-set (tag 14) in command “Registration” to the PT. If the PT supports the character
set, it is echoed in tag 27 in the Completion command. If the transmitted character set is not sup-
ported by the PT or more than one tag 14 was sent in the Registration, then no tag 27 is sent in the
Completion and the default character set CP437 is used by the PT.
If a character set is accepted by the PT it is then used for all print (06 D1, 06 D3) and display com-
mands (customer and merchant texts).

See also tag 14.

28 List of supported languages; length variable
The ECR sends the list of supported languages in command „Registration“ to the PT. The PT re-
sponds in the Completion command of the Registration with the list of commonly (ECR + PT) sup-
ported languages.

The ECR can then use command „Select Language“ to choose a suitable language.
See also tag 15.
2D file; length variable; consists of file -block (tag ‚1C‘), file-ID (tag ‚1D‘), start-position (tag ‚1E‘) and
total length of the file (tag ‚1F00‘)

Used together with command „Read File“.

2E time-stamp, container with tags „date“ (1F0E) and „time“ (1F0F) in arbitrary order.
2F payment-type, container with tags „cardholder authentication“ (1F10), „online flag“ (1F11) and
"card-technology" (1F12) in arbitrary order.
30 card acceptance matching, container
consists of ZVT card-type-ID(tag, 41), card acceptance (tag, 1F19) and optionally PAN for card
acceptance matching (tag, 1F1A)
With this container the ECR sends a black- and or whitelist of card-type-IDs in payment and refund
commands.
The PT checks if the ZVT card-type-ID of the used card matches. Depending on the content of the
card acceptance tag the card is accepted ot denied.
If a whitelist is sent, all other cards are denied, if a blacklist is sent, all other cards are accepted. If a
card can be accepted due to the card acceptance matching, the final acceptance is the terminal's
decision. If both, black- and whitelist are sent, the whitelist has priority over the blacklist.
For each card in the black- or whitelist the ECR has to send a tag 30 with tags 41 or 1F1A and
1F19.
If the PAN for card acceptance matching is provided, it will also be used for the matching. Only the

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unmasked digits are compared.

31 Amount information, container, consists of

 Currency information type (tag 1F1D)
 Number of decimal digits (tag 1F1E)
 Amount (tag 1F20)
 ISO-currency code (tag 1F21)
This container bundles information related with a transaction amount.
4C UID
4D EF_ID GeldKarte / girogo
E5 Key Container
E6 Card type container
E7 Merchant SAM information container
E9 Reference number container, consists of
 Identifier to be used in BMP 60 in the request to the host (tag 1F62)
 Actual reference number (tag 1F63)

7.4.3 Bonus-points/ Card credit

7.4.3.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
C1 transaction-type; value:
'47 4C' for card top-up (credit amount BMP4)
'4D 45' for collect bonus-points
'4D 53' for redeem bonus-points
'4D 55' for enquire bonus-points
'4D 57' for credit bonus-points
see tag E1.
C2 number of bonus-points, BCD-packed, 8 byte with leading zeros
see tag E1.
C3 number of remaining bonus-points, BCD-packed, 8 byte with leading zeros
see tag E1.
C4 transaction-number of the ECR, BCD-packed, 4 byte with leading zeros
Caution: this is an ECR-internal number and not the trace-number of the PT!
see tag E1.

7.4.3.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element
E1 bonus-points container
The ECR sends the bonus-points container in command „Authorisation“, „Pre-
Authorisation“, „Reversal“, „Refund“ or „Telephonic Authorisation“.
The PT sends the bonus-points container in the Status-Information to the ECR.

7.4.4 Fleet-cards

7.4.4.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
02 driver-number, BCD-packed, 2 byte, with leading zeros. See tag 20

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03 auto-number, BCD-packed, 2 byte, with leading zeros. See tag 20

04 mileage, BCD-packed, 3 byte, with leading zeros. See tag 20
05 goods-group, BCD-packed, 3 byte, with leading zeros. See tag 20
06 restriction-code 1, BCD-packed, 1 byte, with leading zeros. See tag 20
0D restriction-code 2, BCD-packed, 1 byte, with leading zeros. See tag 20
0E service-code, BCD-packed, 2 byte, with leading zeros. See tag 20
1F0B maximum pre-authorisation amount, with leading zeros in Cent, BCD-packed,
max. 6 byte
1F0C license plate number, ASCII encoded, not null-terminated.

7.4.4.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element
20 fleet-card container
contents: arbitrary data-objects for fleet-cards (see primitive data-objects)
Function: transfer of additional information that the ECR requires for the journal or the
receipt-printout. The PT sends the tag 20 in the Status-Information.
21 list of permitted goods-groups
contents: arbitrary list of tag 05
Function: transfer of permitted goods-groups belonging to sequence "Read Card" to inform
the ECR which goods-groups (e.g. for a pump-selection) are possible. With this the ECR
can execute the pump-selection immediately after reading the card and can recognize
early whether the actual transaction should be started at all. Avoiding unnecessary PIN-
input, communication-costs etc.
Alternatively this tag can be sent with the status-information of a pre-authorisation com-
mand to return the list of permitted goods eventually sent by the host.
22 list of prohibited (blocked) goods-groups
contents: arbitrary list of tag 05
Function: transfer of prohibited goods-groups in the Status-Information during the se-
quences "Authorisation" in case the PT recognizes that at least one goods-group is not
permitted. Herewith the ECR can recognize which goods-group is not permitted for this
card.

7.4.5 EMV (debit/credit and DC POS)

7.4.5.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
40 EMV-configuration-parameter; sent by the ECR in command „Registration“ to the PT; length varia-
ble; bit-field:

Byte 1
1xxx xxxx the PT should send „Application Label“ (tag 42) in the Status-Information
(for Read Card and (Pre-)Authorisation)
x1xx xxxx the PT should send „Application Preferred Name“ (tag 44) in the Status-Information
(for Read Card and (Pre-)Authorisation)
xx1x xxxx the PT should send tag 46 in the Status-Information
xxx1 xxxx the PT should send tag 47 in the Status-Information

xxxx 1xxx the PT should send tag 64 in the Status-Information

xxxx x1xx the PT should send tag 65 in the Status-Information
xxxx xx1x the PT should send tag 66 in the Status-Information

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xxxx xxx1 the PT should send tag 67 in the Status-Information
Byte 2
1xxx xxxx the PT should send „DC POS 2.4 product display“ (tag 4A) in the
Status-Information

If tags 66 and 67 are requested by the ECR, the PT may send tags 46 and 47 within tags 66 and
67, even if tags 46 and 47 were not specifically requested. The PT should ignore the configuration
bits for tag 46 and 47 in this case.

Affects tag 60 in the Status-Information for Read Card and (Pre-)Authorisation and not the BMP 8B.

See also tag 60.

41 ZVT card-type-ID of the application on magnet-stripe; length variable; binary encoded; correlates to
the ZVT card-type-ID; see chapter „list of ZVT-card-type-IDs“
Sent by the PT in the Status-Information of command „Read Card“ to the ECR
see also tag 60.

Additionally the ECR can also pre-define the card-type-ID (tag 41) for command „Authorisation“
(e.g. after the application-selection on second customer-display).

If the ZVT card-type-ID is larger than decimal 255 then BMP 8A should be set to ‘FF’ and tag 41
used, providing the ZVT card-type-ID should be sent to the ECR. Alternatively tag 8A can be omit-
ted. The sending of the ZVT card-type-ID to the ECR is optional.
42 name of the application (= Application Label); length variable; ASCII encoded (not null-terminated);
see also tag 60.
43 application-ID (RID+PIX). length variable; binary encoded
See also tag 44.
Additionally the ECR can also pre-define the application -ID (tag 43) for command „Authorisation“
(e.g. after the application-selection on second customer-display).
44 application preferred name; length variable; ASCII encoded (not null-terminated); see also tag 60.
45 receipt-parameter, 4 byte BCD encoded

The PT sends the tag 45 in the Status-Information of a transaction.

Pos. Value Definition

1 pre-definition of merchant-receipt
'0' no merchant-receipt
'1' merchant-receipt for authorised transactions
'2' merchant-receipt for authorised, rejected and aborted transactions
2 pre-definition of customer-receipt
'0' no customer-receipt
'1' customer-receipt for authorised transactions, printing of customer-receipt may be
aborted
'2' customer-receipt s for authorised, rejected and aborted transactions
4-8 '0' RFU

the nibble position 1 is the ms-nibble (left) of byte 1

and nibble position 8 is the ls-nibble(right) of byte 4.
46 EMV-print-data (customer-receipt), length variable, ASCII-encoded (not null-terminated) = evaluat-
ed directly printable receipt-DOL for customer-receipt.

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The PT sends the tag 46 in the Status-Information if configured in tag 40. The ECR should print the
receipt-DOL unchanged.
For new implementations only tag 66 should be evaluated.
47 EMV-print-data (merchant-receipt), length variable, ASCII-encoded (not null-terminated) = evaluat-
ed directly printable receipt-DOL for merchant-receipt
The PT sends the tag 47 in the Status-Information if configured in tag 40. The ECR should print the
receipt-DOL unchanged
For new implementations only tag 67 should be evaluated.
48 priority; length variable; hex-encoded. Priority is sen in tag 60 to deliver the priority of the different
applications (chip- and/or magnet-strip applications) for the application-selection.
49 network-provider card-type ID; length variable; binary coding; represents BMP 8C of the status
information. If the network-provider card-type-ID is larger than decimal 255 then BMP 8C should be
set to ‘FF’ and tag 41 used, providing the network-provider card-type-ID should be sent to the ECR.
Alternatively BMP 8C can be omitted. The sending of the network-provider card-type-ID to the ECR
is optional.
4A DC POS 2.4 product display; length variable; ASCII encoded (not null-terminated); contains the
product name to be displayed according to the rules of DC POS 2.4.
4B Issuer country code (EMV Tag ‚5F28’), 2 byte BCD encoded with leading 0

7.4.5.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element
60 application
consists of the tags 41 or 43 and additionally (depending on configuration following command
„Registration“ see tag 40) the tags 42 and/or 44 and 48 (priority), 4A product display and 4B issuer
country code

see also tag 61 and tag 62

61 list of applications on magnet-stripe. The list consists of one or several tag 60, which the PT sends
in the Status-Information of command „Read Card“ to the ECR.

Additionally the ECR can also pre-define card-type-ID (tag 41) for command „Authorisation“ (e.g.
after the application-selection on second customer-display).
62 list of applications on chip. The list consists of one or several tag 60, which the PT sends in the
Status-Information of command „Read Card“ to the ECR.

Additionally the ECR can also pre-define application-ID (tag 43) for command „Authorisation“ (e.g.
after the application-selection on second customer-display).
64 receipt header. container with attributes and text-lines, order arbitrary (tag ‚09' and ‚07').
Note:
- attribute (tag ‚09') is optional
- attribute (tag ‚09') relates to all following text-lines until the next attribute.
- a further attribute replaces the previous one for following text-lines.
- each text-line is represented in its own line, i.e. no carriage return must be sent.
The PT sends tag 64 in the Status Information if configured in tag 40. The ECR should print the
receipt unchanged.
65 receipt advertising text. container with attributes and text-lines, order arbitrary (tag ‚09' and ‚07').
Note:
- attribute (tag ‚09') is optional
- attribute (tag ‚09') relates to all following text-lines until the next attribute.
- a further attribute replaces the previous one for following text-lines.

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- each text-line is represented in its own line, i.e. no carriage return must be sent.
The PT sends tag 65 in the Status Information if configured in tag 40. The ECR should print the
receipt unchanged.
66 customer receipt data. container with arbitrary order of tags:
- “EMV print data (customer receipt)” (46)
- “print text transaction outcome” (68)

The PT sends tag 66 in the Status Information if configured in tag 40. The ECR should print the
receipt unchanged.
67 merchant receipt data. container with arbitrary order of tags:
- “EMV print data (merchant receipt)” (47)
- “print text transaction outcome” (68)

The PT sends tag 67 in the Status Information if configured in tag 40. The ECR should print the
receipt unchanged.
68 receipt text transaction outcome. container with attributes and text-lines, order arbitrary (tag ‚09'
and ‚07').
Note:
- attribute (tag ‚09') is optional
- attribute (tag ‚09') relates to all following text-lines until the next attribute.
- a further attribute replaces the previous one for following text-lines.
- each text-line is represented in its own line, i.e. no carriage return must be sent.
69 reference transaction container (e.g. timestamp of the orginal transaction for reversal, tag 2E).
6A invalid application
consists of the tags 41 or 43 and additionally (depending on configuration following command
„Registration“ see tag 40) the tags 42 and/or 44 and 48 (priority) and 4A product display

see also tag 61 and tag 62

7.4.6 Menus

7.4.6.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
16 Menu-type: length variable
The tag menu-type is used in tag 2B.

0x01 request 1 from n

further values RFU
17 context: length variable
The tag context is used in tag 2B.

0x01 other menu

0x02 application-selection
0x03 language-selection
further values RFU

tag 17 is used to control the appearance of the menus. In connection with tag 18 the target-display
can also be controlled. It must be ensured during the implementation that the ECR always displays
the application-selection on the customer-display.

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see tag 18 and 2B

18 target; length variable
The tag target is used in tag 2B.

0x01 merchant-display
0x02 customer-display
further values RFU

see tag 17 and 2B

19 return-value; length variable; binary encoded.
The tag return-value is used in tag 2B.

7.4.6.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element
29 list of menus which should be displayed over the ECR or on a second customer-display.

The ECR sends this information for the Registration to the PT.
see also tag 16, 17.
2A list of menus which the ECR will not display and therefore must be displayed on the PT.

The ECR sends this information for the Registration to the PT.
see also tag 16, 17.
2B menu; contains the tags 14 (ISO character-set; optional), 15 (language-code; optional), 16 (me-
nutype), 17 (context) and 18 (target) and several tag 2C.

The PT sends this tag for command „Menu-Request“.

2C menu-item; contains a display-text (tag 07) and a related return-value (tag 19).
The PT sends the tag 2C in tag 2B.
All menus which are not listed in tag 29 nor in tag 2A, handles the PT according to the default-settings in the
PT, i.e. in the PT it must be configured (or programmed) whether the PT sends the command „Menu-
Request“ for these menus.

Menus can only be sent if the ECR had signaled in the Registration in tag 26 (= permitted ZVT-Commands)
that the ECR supports menus.

7.4.7 Prepaid

7.4.7.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
80 prepaid-PIN; optional; length variable; ASCII encoded; see tag 63
81 telefon number; optional; length variable; ASCII encoded; see tag 63
82 top-up text; optional; length variable; ASCII encoded; see tag 63
83 prepaid type, optional, length variable, ASCII encoded; see tag 63
P = PIN printing; E = E-loading

7.4.7.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element
63 prepaid container; container for Prepaid tags; sent in the Status-Information after the Prepaid Top-
Up (see also tag 80, 81, 82, 83)

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7.4.8 DCC

7.4.8.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
1F1B markup in % with 2 dezimals;BCD-packed encoded; 2 bytes
1F1C card name; e.g. VISA; ASCII encoded; up to 32 bytes
1F22 inverted rate display unit; exponent of the base currency to be printed (e.g. ‘1’ or ‘100‘; 1 USD or
100 JPY); BCD-packed encoded; 1 byte
1F23 retrieval ID; ASCII encoded; up to 18 bytes
1F24 reference Number; ASCII encoded; up to 14 bytes

7.4.8.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element
E2 DCC container; container for DCC tags; sent in the Status-Information of a DCC transaction to en-
able receipt printing based on the Status-Information It contains multiple Tags 31, each identified
by the contents of Tag 1F1D (currency information type) (see also tag 1F1B, 1F1C, 31, 1F22,
1F23, 1F24)

7.4.9 Barcode data

7.4.9.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
1F2E Barcode type, binary, 1 byte:

Value Barcode type

0x00 UPC-A
0x01 UPC-E
0x02 EAN 13
0x03 EAN 8
0x04 Code 39
0x05 Interleaved 2/5 (ITF)
0x06 Codabar
1F2F Product code, BCD, variable length. If length of product code is odd, it is padded with one nibble
0xf.

7.4.9.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element
E3 Container for barcode data that is sent in command print text-block (06D3) within TLV-Tag 25.
It contains data for the ECR for printing a barcodes on the receipt, see tags 1F2E (barcode type)
and 1F2F (product code).
Please note that the tag must be enabled in Tag 1F04 with registration command, before the PT
will send it.

7.4.10 Input

7.4.10.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
1F38 Input mode (1 byte, binary):

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0 – input a string (all characters allowed, default if tag 1F38 is missing)

1 – input a number (only characters '0'-'9' are allowed)
2 – input an amount (same as input number, additional currency may be found in TLV tag 1F21)

see tag 32
1F39 Timeout (2 bytes, big endian, binary):
An optional timeout may specify the maximal time for the input in seconds. If the tag is missing, the
time for input is not limited.

see tag 32
1F3A Input result (variable length, ASCII):
The tag contains the result of the input and returned in the response 8000 for the input request.

For amount input (tag 1F38) the amount is returned as a numeric character string in smallest unit of
the used currency (tag 1F21). The ECR also has to consider the number of decimal places (tag
1F1E) for the result. Example: "100" for 1 Euro with 2 decimal places.

If the timeout (tag 1F39) for the input expires, result tag 1F3A (or complete TLV container) is not
sent in the response message.

see tag 32
1F3C Input
1F3D Alphanumeric data

7.4.10.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element
32 Input container
Container for TLV tags used for command 040D (Input-Request). For the request and the response
the tag contains the following tags:

1. Request:
 24 (mandatory): Prompt text for user input, arbitrary list of text lines (tag '07')
 1F38 (optional): Input mode
 1F39 (optional): Timeout
 14 (optional): ISO-character-set specifying encoding of prompt text (tag 24) and input result
text to be returned in tag 1F3A. If the tag is missing, the terminal uses encoding that was
configured with tag 27 in command 0600 (Registration).
 1F21 (optional): ISO-currency code, for amount input only. If the tag is missing, 0x0978 for
EUR (€) is the default.
 1F1E (optional): Number of decimals, for number and amount input only. If the tag is
missing, 2 decimal places for amount input or 0 decimal places for input a number is the
default.
 1F3A (optional): initial value for the input dialog. If omitted an empty input dialog is used.

2. Response:
 1F3A (optional): Input result. If the tag is missing, the timeout for the input has expired.

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Input-Requests are only sent by the PT, if the ECR has added 040D to the list of permitted
ZVT-commands (tag 26) in command 0600 (Registration).

7.4.11 Value added services

7.4.11.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
1F65 Processing selection (1 byte binary, bit-filed):
0000 0001 = read data
0000 0010 = write data
0000 0100 = redeem data
0000 1000 = delete data
1F66 Wallet data (binary, variable length)
This specific data can only interpreted by the coupon issuer and the wallet.
1F67 Retailer identifier (binary, variable length)
This identifier is used by the wallet to decide which coupon data have to be sent to the terminal.
Other uses cases are possible.
1F68 Loyalty identifier (binary, variable length)
This identifier is used by the wallet to decide which loyalty data have to be sent to the terminal.
More than one loyalty identifier is possible.
1F69 Voucher identifier (binary, variable length)
This identifier is used by the wallet to decide which voucher data have to be sent to the terminal.
More than one voucher identifier is possible.

7.4.11.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element
E8 The ECR can send the VAS container in command Read Card (06 C0), Authorization (06 01),Pre-
Authorisation / Reservation (06 22), Reversal (06 30), Refund (06 31), Telephonic Authorisation (06
21)

The terminal can send the VAS container in the status and completion message.
FF01 Coupon data. In combination with tag 1F65 the following use cases are possible:

1F65 01 01 = read list of activated coupons from wallet

1F65 01 02 = write list of new coupons to wallet (in combination with tag 1F66)
1F65 01 04 = redeem list of coupons in the wallet
1F65 01 08 = delete list of invalid coupons in the wallet
FF02 Loyalty data. In combination with tag 1F65 the following use cases are possible:

1F65 01 01 = read loyalty data from

1F68 xx yy = optional
FF03 Parking ticket. In combination with tag 1F65 the following use cases are possible:

1F65 01 01 = read parking data from wallet

FF04 Voucher data. In combination with tag 1F65 the following use cases are possible:

1F65 01 01 = read list of activated voucher from wallet

1F65 01 02 = write list of new voucher to wallet (in combination with tag 1F66)
1F65 01 04 = redeem list of voucher in the wallet
1F69 xx yy = optional

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7.4.12 Configuration

7.4.12.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
1F40 Device name, ASCII
1F41 Software version, ASCII
1F42 Serial number, BCD
1F43 Device state, 1 byte

State Description
0 Ready
1 Initialization needed
2 No keys loaded
3 Fraud

1F44 Terminal identifier, 4 byte BCD

1F54 Key generation number (GN), big-endian integer
1F55 Terminal locks, 2 byte bit-field

Bit Description
1. Byte
b7 Lock of reconciliation with closure
b6 Initialization lock
b5 Diagnosis lock
b4 Service lock
b3 Out of order
b2 Printer lock
b1 Terminal start up needed
b0 Secure module changed
2. Byte
b7 Transaction log defective
b6 Card reader not found
b5 Card still inserted
b4 Secure link not ready
b3 Activation needed
b2 Low battery power
b1 Contactless reader not initialized
b0 MDB not ready

1F56 4eye Customer identifier (CID)

1F57 Merchant SAM number, BCD
1F58 Merchant SAM expiry date, BCD, format YYMM
1F59 Payment applications, ASCII
This field is repeated and contains the payment applications that are configured in the terminal by
the EMV diagnosis.

7.4.12.2 Constructed data objects

Tag Data-element

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E4 Device information container:

May contain 1F40, 1F41, 1F42, 1F43.
E7 Merchant SAM information container:
May contain 1F57, 1F58.

7.4.13 SEPA Direct Debit

7.4.13.1 Primitive data objects

Tag Data-element
1F51 Debit mandate identifier, alphanumeric with special characters
1F52 Debit creditor identifier, alphanumeric with special characters
1F53 Debit pre-notification text, alphanumeric with special characters
As taken from the EMV configuration tag DF57 (i.e. without applying any formatting or replacing
any placeholders like #CRLF#).
1F5E IBAN, alphanumeric
1F5F BIC, alphanumeric

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8 Error-Messages
Following error messages are possible:

Error-ID Error-ID Definition

(hexa- (decimal)
decimal)
00 00 no error
01-63 01 – 99 errorcodes from network-operator system/authorisation-system
64 100 card not readable (LRC-/parity-error)
65 101 card-data not present (neither track-data nor chip found)
66 102 processing-error (also for problems with card-reader mechanism)
67 103 function not permitted for ec- and Maestro-cards
68 104 function not permitted for credit- and tank-cards
6A 106 turnover-file full
6B 107 function deactivated (PT not registered)
6C 108 abort via timeout or abort-key
6E 110 card in blocked-list (response to command 06 E4)
6F 111 wrong currency
71 113 credit not sufficient (chip-card)
72 114 chip error
73 115 card-data incorrect (e.g. country-key check, checksum-error)
77 119 end-of-day batch not possible
78 120 card expired
79 121 card not yet valid
7A 122 card unknown
7B 123 fallback to magnetic stripe for girocard not possible
7C 124 fallback to magnetic stripe not possible (used for non girocard cards)
7D 125 communication error (communication module does not answer or is not present)
7E 126 fallback to magnetic stripe not possible, debit advice possible (used only for giro-
card)
83 131 function not possible
85 133 key missing
89 137 PIN-pad defective
9A 154 ZVT protocol error. e. g. parsing error, mandatory message element missing
9B 155 error from dial-up/communication fault
9C 156 please wait
A0 160 receiver not ready
A1 161 remote station does not respond
A3 163 no connection
A4 164 submission of Geldkarte not possible
B1 177 memory full
B2 178 merchant-journal full
B4 180 already reversed
B5 181 reversal not possible
B7 183 pre-authorisation incorrect (amount too high) or amount wrong
B8 184 error pre-authorisation
BF 191 voltage supply to low (external power supply)
C0 192 card locking mechanism defective

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Error-ID Error-ID Definition

(hexa- (decimal)
decimal)
C1 193 merchant-card locked
C2 194 diagnosis required
C3 195 maximum amount exceeded
C4 196 card-profile invalid. New card-profiles must be loaded.
C5 197 payment method not supported
C6 198 currency not applicable
C8 200 amount too small
C9 201 max. transaction-amount too small
CB 203 function only allowed in EURO
CC 204 printer not ready
CD 205 Cashback not possible
D2 210 function not permitted for service-cards/bank-customer-cards
DC 220 card inserted
DD 221 error during card-eject (for motor-insertion reader)
DE 222 error during card-insertion (for motor-insertion reader)
E0 224 remote-maintenance activated
E2 226 card-reader does not answer / card-reader defective
E3 227 shutter closed
E4 228 Terminal activation required
E7 231 min. one goods-group not found
E8 232 no goods-groups-table loaded
E9 233 restriction-code not permitted
EA 234 card-code not permitted (e.g. card not activated via Diagnosis)
EB 235 function not executable (PIN-algorithm unknown)
EC 236 PIN-processing not possible
ED 237 PIN-pad defective
F0 240 open end-of-day batch present
F1 241 ec-cash/Maestro offline error
F5 245 OPT-error
F6 246 OPT-data not available (= OPT personalisation required)
FA 250 error transmitting offline-transactions (clearing error)
FB 251 turnover data-set defective
FC 252 necessary device not present or defective
FD 253 baudrate not supported
FE 254 register unknown
FF 255 system error (= other/unknown error), See TLV tags 1F16 and 1F17
The host return-codes the ‘A0’ – ‘AF’ are returned to the ECR as error-code ‘00’.

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9 Terminal Status Codes

Following status codes are defined:

Error-ID Status- Definition

(hexa- Code
decimal) (decimal)
00 00 PT ready
51 81 Initialisation required
62 98 Date/time incorrect
9C 156 Please wait (e.g. software-update still running)
9D 157 Partial issue of goods
B1 177 Memory full
B2 178 Merchant-journal full
BF 191 Voltage supply too low (external power supply)
C0 192 Card locking mechanism defect
C1 193 Merchant card locked
C2 194 Diagnosis required
C4 196 Card-profile invalid. New card-profiles must be loaded
CC 204 Printer not ready
DC 220 Card inserted
DF 223 Out-of-order
E0 224 Remote-maintenance activated
E1 225 Card not completely removed
E2 226 Card-reader does not answer / card-reader defective
E3 227 Shutter closed
E4 228 Terminal activation required
F0 240 Reconciliation required
F6 246 OPT-data not available (= OPT-Personalisation required)

9.1 Recovery-Actions:

The following table describes which actions are necessary to resolve the status from the PT.

Status- Recovery-Action (ZVT-Command)

Code
(decimal)
00 PT ready  no action required
81 „Initialisation“
98 „Set Date and Time in PT“ (time from vending machine) or „Diagnosis“ (time from host)
100 repeat card insertion
101 „Start OPT-Action“
156 PT needs further time  no action required
177 „End-of-Day“ or service-technician fix
178 „Read File“ and/or „Delete File“
191 service-technician fix
192 service-technician fix
193 „Set Date and Time in PT“(time from vending machine) or „Diagnosis“ (time from host). De-

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pending on PT merchant-card re-register and re-attempt, otherwise service-technician fix

194 „Diagnosis“
196 „Software-Update“ (new card profiles can be loaded from the service-computer) or service-
technician fix
204 service-technician fix
220 PT ready. Card can be processed or via „Abort“ ejected.
223 service-technician fix
224 service-technician fix
225 PT ready. Card must be fully extracted.
226 service-technician fix
228 Service-technician fix

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10 List of ZVT-card-type IDs

Card ZVT card type ID IIN/AID
DouglasCard 1 604655
ec-card (national, international, bank-customer card) - obsolete 2
Miles&More 3
(RFU) 4
girocard 5
Mastercard 6
EAPS 7
American Express 8
Debit advice based on track 2 or EMV chip (e.g. EuroELV) 9
Visa 10
VISA electron 11
Diners 12
V PAY 13
JCB 14
REKA Card 15
Esso fleet-card 16
Happiness Cards 17
DKV/SVG 18
Transact Geschenkkarte 19
Shell fleet-card 20
Payeasy 21
DEA 22
boncard POINTS 23
Leaseplan 24
boncard PAY 25
OK 26
Klarmobil 27
UTA 28
Mobile World 29
Geldkarte (formerly also: ec-cash with Chip) 30
Ukash 31
Hessol 32
Wallie 33
Lomo 34
MyOne 35
Woehrl 36
Gutscheinkarte DOUGLAS Gruppe 37 691000
639402
636663
604655
Breuninger 38
ABO Card 39 A000000157444A
BSW 40
BonusCard 41 A000000157010B
Comfort Card 42
CCC Commit Card 43 A0000001574457
YESSS 44
DataStandards (DAS) 45 A0000001574461

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Card ZVT card type ID IIN/AID

Maestro (formerly: edc) 46
GiftCard 47 A0000001574451
Easycard 48
Jelmoli Card 49 A0000001570103
CitiShopping 50
J-Geschenkkarte 51 A000000157444E
EuroReal (TeleCash) 52
Jubin 53 A000000157445F
Hertie 54
ManorCard 55 A0000001570104
Goertz 56
Power Card 57 A000000157010D
9756163001
Lafayette 58
Supercard plus 59 A0000001574444
Heinemann 60
SwissBonus Card 61 A0000001574449
Harley Davidson 62
SwissCadeau 63 A000000157445A
Shopping Plus 64
Tetora 65 A0000001579999
Family Dent Card 66
WIRcard 67 A000000157010C
Karstadt Club 68
Postcard (Postfinance Card) 69 A0000001110101
A0000001570050
A0000001570051
Hagebau Partner Card 70
Lebara 71
Lycamobile 72
GT Mobile 73
HP 74
epay Gutscheinkarte 75
IKEA Family Plus 76
Karstadt Bonus Card 77 34
Koch Card Plus 78
Yapital 79
XTRA Card 80
Pay-At-Match 81 no
Optimus 82
Lunch-Check Card 83 A000000157447D
VW Club 84
Tankstellen-Netz-Deutschland 85 927600
Scandlines 86
Bancontact-MisterCash 87 6703
Cast Customer-Card, Payment-function 88
Cast Customer-Card, Bonus-capture 90
ECMcard 92
Solitair Card 94
AirPlus 127
Hornbach Profi 137

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Card ZVT card type ID IIN/AID

Hornbach Projektwelt 138
Weat fleet-card 142
GDB fleet-card 144
DKV blue fleet-card 146
Conoco/Jet fleet-card 148
Gulf card 149
Eurotrafic fleet-card 150
Westfalen fleet-card 152
Elf fleet-card 154
Präsentcard 155
Agip fleet-card 156
Hornbach Gutscheinkarte 157
Total fleet-card 158
AVIA 160
BFT fleet-card 162
Routex fleet-card 164
PAN-Diesel fleet-card 166
BayWa 176
GAZ-card/Roadrunner-Card 177
Go-Card 178
XNet-Card 179
PaysafeCard Blue 180
PaysafeCard Red 181
Tele 2 182
Sunrise 183
Sorena ZED 184
Quam now-card 185
Mox Universal 186
Mox Calling Card 187
Loop Card 188
Go Bananas 189
Free & Easy card 190
Callya-Card 191
VCS-DAFA 192
Caravaning-Card 193
AirPlus Cargo 194
HEM-card 195
Dankort 196
VISA/Dankort 197
CUP-card 198
Mango-card 199
Payback payment-card 200
Lunch Card 201
Payback (without payment function) 202
Micromoney 203
T-Card 204
Blau 205
BILDMobil 206
Congstar 207
C3 Bestminutes 208

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Card ZVT card type ID IIN/AID

C3 Bestcard 209
C3 Callingcard 210
EDEKAMOBIL 211
XTRA-PIN 212
Klimacard 213
ICP-International-Fleet-Card 214
ICP-Gutscheinkarte 215
ICP-Bonuskarte 216
Austria Card 217
ConCardis Geschenkkarte 218
TeleCash Gutscheinkarte 219
Shell private label credit card 220
ADAC 221
Shell Clubsmart 222
Shell Pre-Paid-Card 223
Shell Master-Card 224
bauMax Zahlkarte 225
Fiat-Lancia-Alfa Servicecard 226
Nissan-Karte 227
ÖBB Vorteilskarte 228
Österreich Ticket 229
Shopin-Karte 230
Tlapa-Karte 231
Discover Card 232
f+f-Karte ( frei & flott - Karte) 233 700164
700165
Syrcon 234
Citybike Card 235
236
237
IKEA FAMILY Bezahlkarte 238
Ikano Shopping Card 239
Intercard Gutscheinkarte 240
Intercard Kundenkarte 241
M&M-Gutscheinkarte 242 636347
Montrada card 243
CP Customer Card 244
AmexMembershipReward 245
FONIC 246
OTELO DE 247
SIMYO 248
Schlecker Smobil 249
Schlecker Zusatzprodukte 250
CHRIST Gutscheinkarte 251 691000
IQ-Card 252
AVS Gutscheinkarte (Pontos) 253
Novofleet Card 254 708551
Indication for ZVT-card-type ID in TLV tag 41 255
MiFare NFC cards 256
myCard4u 257

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11 Summary of utilised BMPs

BMP Format Definition
01 1 byte binary Timeout
02 1 byte binary Maximal number of status informations
03 1 byte binary Service byte, bit-field. Meaning of bits depends on command this field is used in.
04 6 byte BCD Amount in minor currency units
05 1 byte binary Pump number, range 00 - FF
06 TLV-encoded TLV-container; length according to TLV-encoding (not LLL-Var !)
0B 3 byte BCD Trace number
0C 3 byte BCD Time, format HHMMSS
0D 2 byte BCD Date, format MMDD (see also AA)
0E 2 byte BCD Expiry-date, format YYMM
17 2 byte BCD Card sequence-number
19 1 byte binary  Status-byte as defined in Registration (06 00)
 Payment-type as defined in Authorization (06 01)
 Card-type as defined in Read Card (06 C0)
1
22 LL-Var BCD PAN / EF_ID, 'E' used to indicate a masked numeric digit . If the card-number con-
tains an odd number of digits, it is padded with an ‘F’.
23 LL-Var Track 2 data, without start and end markers; 'E' used to indicate a masked numeric
digit
24 LLL-Var Track 3 data, without start and end markers; 'E' used to indicate a masked numeric
digit
27 1 byte binary Result-code as defined in chapter Error-Messages
29 4 byte BCD Terminal identifier
2A 15 byte ASCII VU-number
2D LL-Var Track 1 data, without start and end markers
2E LLL-Var Synchronous chip data
37 3 byte BCD Trace-number of the original transaction for reversal
3A 2 byte BCD CVV/CVC value, right padded with ‘F’ if less than 4 digits
3B 8 byte AID authorisation-attribute
3C LLL-Var Additional-data/additional-text
3D 3 byte BCD Password
49 2 byte BCD Currency code
60 LLL-Var Individual totals
87 2 byte BCD Receipt-number
88 3 byte BCD Turnover record number
8A 1 byte binary Card-type (card-number according to ZVT-protocol; see also 8C)
8B LL-Var Card-name
8C 1 byte binary Card-type-ID of the network operator (see also 8A)
9A LLL-Var GeldKarte payments-/ failed-payment record/total record Geldkarte
A0 1 byte binary Result-code-AS
A7 LL-Var Chip-data, EF_ID
AA 3 byte BCD Date, format YYMMDD (see also 0D)
AF LLL-Var EF_Info
BA 5 byte binary AID-parameter

1
To meet the PCI-DSS requirements, the bitmap 22 through 24 can be omitted instead of using
masking.

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BMP Format Definition

D0 1 byte binary Algorithm key
D1 LL-Var Card offset/PIN-data
D2 1 byte binary Card output direction. Determines the direction of card output for a motor-reader,
default = ‘00’.

Value Definition
00 card output outwards (direction customer)
01 card output inwards
02 park card (not supported by all motor-readers)
D3 1 byte binary DUKPT key idenfierr

Value Definition
01 Swiss server
02 OASE
03 Oil company
E0 1 byte binary Minimal length of the input
E1 LL-Var Text2 line 1
E2 LL-Var Text2 line 2
E3 LL-Var Text2 line 3
E4 LL-Var Text2 line 4
E5 LL-Var Text2 line 5
E6 LL-Var Text2 line 6
E7 LL-Var Text2 line 7
E8 LL-Var Text2 line 8
E9 1 byte binary Maximal length of the input
EA 1 byte binary Echo the input
EB 8 byte binary MAC over text 1 and text 2
F0 1 byte binary Display-duration in seconds. ‘00’ means infinite. Default-value = ‘00’.
F1 LL-Var Text1 line 1
F2 LL-Var Text1 line 2
F3 LL-Var Text1 line 3
F4 LL-Var Text1 line 4
F5 LL-Var Text1 line 5
F6 LL-Var Text1 line 6
F7 LL-Var Text1 line 7
F8 LL-Var Text1 line 8
F9 1 byte binary Number of beep-tones, default-value = ‘00’
FA 1 byte binary Card reader activation. Defines whether the card-reader should be activated or de-
activated. Only an activated card-reader will draw-in the card or release the shutter.

Value Definition
00 Activate card reader
FF Deactivate card reader
FB 1 byte binary Confirmation the input with <OK> required
FC 1 byte binary Dialog-control
FD 1 byte binary Display device on which text should be shown. The default display-device type is the
terminal display.

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BMP Format Definition

Value Definition
00 Sshow text on all available displays (default)
01 External display
02 Internal display

The PT needn't support all bitmaps listed above; however the PT must react correctly. The PT should ignore
known, but not supported bitmaps and respond to unknown bitmaps with an error:

PT response:
PT  ECR
APDU
Control field Length Data block
CCRC APRC
84 83 00

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0F XX RFU for proprietary applications, the utilisation for particular cases should be clarified between man-
ufacturers
01 01 RFU

04 01 Set Date and Time in ECR

04 0D Input-Request
04 0E Menu-Request
04 0F Status-Information
04 FF Intermediate-Statusinformation

05 01 Status-Enquiry
05 FF RFU

06 00 Registration
06 01 Authorisation
06 02 Log-Off
06 03 Account Balance Request
06 04 Activate Card
06 09 Prepaid Top-Up
06 0A Tax Free
06 0B RFU
06 0C TIP
06 0F Completion
06 10 Send Turnover Totals
06 11 RFU
06 12 Print Turnover Receipts
06 18 Reset Terminal
06 1A Print System Configuration
06 1B Set/Reset Terminal-ID
06 1E Abort
06 20 Repeat Receipt
06 21 Telephonic Authorisation
06 22 Pre-Authorisation/Reservation
06 23 Partial-Reversal of a Pre-Authorisation/Booking of a Reservation
06 24 Book Total
06 25 Pre-Authorisation Reversal
06 30 Reversal
06 31 Refund
06 50 End-of-Day
06 51 Send offline Transactions
06 70 Diagnosis
06 79 Selftest
06 82 RFU
06 85 Display Text (only included for downwards-compatibility, for new implementations use 06 E0)
06 86 Display Text with Numerical Input (only included for downwards-compatibility, for new implementations
use 06 E2)

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06 87 PIN-Verification for Customer-Card (only included for downwards-compatibility, for new implementa-
tions use 06 E3)
06 88 Display Text with Function-Key Input (only included for downwards-compatibility, for new implementa-
tions use 06 E1)
06 90 RFU
06 91 Set Date and Time in PT
06 93 Initialisation
06 95 Change Password
06 B0 Abort
06 C0 Read Card
06 C1 reserved
06 C2 reserved
06 C3 reserved
06 C4 reserved
06 C5 Close Card Session
06 C6 Send APDUs
06 C7 Open Card Session
06 CE RFU
06 D1 Print Line
06 D3 Print Text-Block
06 D4 RFU
06 D8 Dial-Up
06 D9 Transmit Data via Dial-Up
06 DA Receive Data via Dial-Up
06 DB Hang-Up
06 DD Transparent-Mode
06 E0 Display Text
06 E1 Display Text with Function-Key Input
06 E2 Display Text with Numerical Input
06 E3 PIN-Verification for Customer-Card
06 E4 Blocked-List Query to ECR
06 E5 MAC calculation
06 E6 Card poll with authorization
06 E8 reference number in BMP 60
06 E9 reference number in BMP 58

08 01 Activate Service-Mode
08 02 Switch Protocol
08 10 Software-Update
08 11 Read File
08 12 Delete File
08 13 Write File
08 20 Start OPT Action
08 21 Set OPT Point-in-Time
08 22 OPT-Pre-Initialisation
08 23 Output OPT-Data
08 24 OPT Out-of-Order
08 30 Select Language
08 40 Change Baudrate
08 50 Activate Card-Reader

0F xx reserved for proprietary extensions

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0F CA ChipActivator

80 00 Positive Acknowledgement
84 00 Positive Acknowledgement
84 xx Negative Acknowledgement
84 9C Repeat Statusinfo

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13 ZVT-Charactersets

13.1 7-bit ASCII ZVT-Characterset

0x20 0x30 0 0x40 @ 0x50 P 0x60 ` 0x70 p

0x21 ! 0x31 1 0x41 A 0x51 Q 0x61 a 0x71 q

0x22 " 0x32 2 0x42 B 0x52 R 0x62 b 0x72 r

0x23 # 0x33 3 0x43 C 0x53 S 0x63 c 0x73 s

0x24 $ 0x34 4 0x44 D 0x54 T 0x64 d 0x74 t

0x25 % 0x35 5 0x45 E 0x55 U 0x65 e 0x75 u

0x26 & 0x36 6 0x46 F 0x56 V 0x66 f 0x76 v

0x27 ' 0x37 7 0x47 G 0x57 W 0x67 g 0x77 w

0x28 ( 0x38 8 0x48 H 0x58 X 0x68 h 0x78 x

0x29 ) 0x39 9 0x49 I 0x59 Y 0x69 i 0x79 y

0x2a * 0x3a : 0x4a J 0x5a Z 0x6a j 0x7a z

0x2b + 0x3b ; 0x4b K 0x5b Ä 0x6b k 0x7b ä

0x2c , 0x3c < 0x4c L 0x5c Ö 0x6c l 0x7c ö

0x2d - 0x3d = 0x4d M 0x5d Ü 0x6d m 0x7d ü

0x2e . 0x3e > 0x4e N 0x5e ^ 0x6e n 0x7e ß

0x2f / 0x3f ? 0x4f O 0x5f _ 0x6f o 0x7f 

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13.2 8-bit ZVT-Characterset (CP437, OEM-US)

.0 .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 .A .B .C .D .E .F
0. NUL ☺ ♣ ♠ ♦ ○ ♂ ♀
0 263A 263B 2665 2666 2663 2660 2022 25D8 25CB 25D9 2642 2640 266A 266B 263C

1. ► ◄
25BA 25C4 2195
‼
203C
¶
B6
§
A7
▬
25AC 21A8
↨
2191 2193 2192 2190
∟
221F 2194
▲
25B2
▼
25BC

2. ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . /

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F

3. 030 1
31
2
32
3
33
4
34
5
35
6
36
7
37
8
38
9
39
:
3A
;
3B
<
3C
=
3D
>
3E
?
3F

4. @
40
A
41
B
42
C
43
D
44
E
45
F
46
G
47
H
48
I
49
J
4A
K
4B
L
4C
M
4D
N
4E
O
4F

5. P
50
Q
51
R
52
S
53
T
54
U
55
V
56
W
57
X
58
Y
59
Z
5A
[
5B
\
5C
]
5D
^
5E
_
5F

6. `60 a
61
b
62
c
63
d
64
e
65
f
66
g
67
h
68
i
69
j
6A
k
6B
l
6C
m
6D
n
6E
o
6F

7. p q r s t u v w x y z { | } ~ ⌂
70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 7A 7B 7C 7D 7E 2302

8. Ç
C7
ü
FC
é
E9
â
E2
ä
E4
à
E0
å
E5
ç
E7
ê
EA
ë
EB
è
E8
ï
EF
î
EE
ì
EC
Ä
C4
Å
C5

9. É æ Æ ô ö ò û ù ÿ Ö Ü ¢ £ ¥ ₧ ƒ
C9 E6 C6 F4 F6 F2 FB F9 FF D6 DC A2 A3 A5 20A7 192

A. áE1 í ó ú ñ Ñ ª º ¿ ⌐ ¬ ½ ¼ ¡ « »
ED F3 FA F1 D1 AA BA BF 2310 AC BD BC A1 AB BB

B. │ ┤ ┐
2591 2592 2593 2502 2524 2561 2562 2556 2555 2563 2551 2557 255D 255C 255B 2510

C. └
2514
┴
2534
┬
252C
├
251C
─
2500
┼
253C 255E 255F 255A 2554 2569 2566 2560 2550 256C 2567

D. ┘ ┌ █ ▄ ▌ ▀
2568 2564 2565 2559 2558 2552 2553 256B 256A 2518 250C 2588 2584 258C 2590 2580

E. α
3B1
ß
DF
Γ
393
π
3C0
Σ
3A3 3C3
µ
B5 3C4
Φ
3A6
Θ
398
Ω
3A9 3B4
∞
221E
φ
3C6 3B5
∩
2229

F. ≡
2261
±
B1
≥
2265
≤
2264 2320 2321
÷
F7
≈
2248
°
B0
∙
2219
·
B7
√ ⁿ
221A 207F
²
B2
■
25A0 A0

The hexadecimal number below the symbol denotes the unicode number.
This charset is valid for incoming commands with text displays.

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14 References
PA00P016 ECR-Interface ZVT-Protocol – Transport-Protocol and Application-Protocol
PA00P017 Implications of TA7.0 / DC POS2.4 on the ECR-Interface Protocol
DCPOS25 Schnittstellenspezifikation für chipbasierte EMV-Debit/Credit-Anwendungen POS-Terminals
Version 2.5 07.04.2011
ISO 4217 http://www.iso.org/iso/home/standards/currency_codes.htm

15 Change-Control
The change-control for this documentation is assigned to CCV Deutschland GmbH. The current versions are
announced on http://www.terminalhersteller.de.

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