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Verifone Evolution Vx520 — AckApp Installation Guide

Installing and Initializing the Ackroo Gift & Loyalty POS Application on Verifone Vx520 Terminals

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Written by Nicholas Martin
Updated over 4 months ago

Verifone Evolution Vx520 — AckApp Installation Guide

How-To: Installing and Initializing the Ackroo Gift & Loyalty POS Application on Verifone Vx520 Terminals


Terminal Button Definitions

Button

Function

1 (F1)

Variable key

2 (F2)

Variable key

3 (F3)

Variable key

4 (F4)

Variable key (typically scrolls through menu)

5 (Purple 1)

Variable key (typically scrolls through menu)

6 (Purple 2)

Variable key (typically scrolls through menu)

7 (Purple 3)

Variable key (typically scrolls through menu)

8 (Purple 4)

Variable key (typically scrolls through menu)

9 (Cancel)

Immediately stop current activity and return to idle screen

A (Clear/Black)

Stop and restart current activity (e.g., re-enter password)

B (Enter/OK)

Confirm and continue activity in progress


Before You Begin

  1. Read all instructions to familiarize yourself with the process.

  2. Verify your terminal is a Verifone VX520 with VX820 PPD; if unsure, contact Chase Paymentech at 1-800-265-5158.

  3. Ensure terminal is connected to high-speed internet; if unsure, contact Chase Paymentech.

  4. Locate the USB key from your Ackroo Welcome Kit; if missing, call Ackroo at 1-866-815-3428.

  5. Complete manual settlement to close open batches (refer to your VX520/VX820 guide).


Installation & Initialization Steps

  1. Attach USB key to the rear of the VX520 terminal.

  2. Press [F2] + [F4] simultaneously.

  3. Enter password 699273, then press [Enter/OK].

    • If invalid, try 167349 + [Enter/OK].

  4. Press [2] for Download.

  5. Enter Group ID: 10, then [Enter/OK].

  6. Enter password 167349, then [Enter/OK].

  7. Press [1] for Full Download.

    If you see “***** WARNING ***** All Files Will Be Cleared From Group 10,” press [1] to cancel, then [3] to restart the terminal. Stop and contact Ackroo for instructions.

  8. Press [Purple 1] to scroll down.

  9. Press [2] for USB Flash Memory.

  10. Press [1] for Yes.

  11. Remove the USB key.

  12. Press [Enter/OK].

  13. Press the [F] key next to Ackroo on-screen to launch the app (scroll if needed).

  14. Activate the terminal with a 6-digit PIN (see the Terminal Activation PIN guide).

Once complete, the terminal initializes and is ready for Ackroo Gift & Loyalty transactions.


Troubleshooting

Issue

Cause & Solution

NETWORK ERROR on app launch

Terminal is not connected to a high-speed internet line.


Last updated: 2024-11-13

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