iPad Setup with Credit Card Readers

iPad Set Up for c2x and c3x Credit Card Reader Devices

Notes: Be sure you are using the latest version of the eCELLAR iOS app, 1.5.0. The OpenEdge Mobile App should NOT be used or loaded on the iPad in use.

Each BT devise can only be paired with one iPad. Keep the EMV reader and the iPad together and label the iPad with:

  1. The eCELLAR terminal ID. Example: 1200
  2. The last four digits on the assigned EMV reader serial number.
  3. For c3x devices, include the assigned EMV reader Pass Key for BT pairing.

Set Up the iPad


  1. Confirm the POS terminal is not registered:
    1. POS > Terminal Admin (If you do not see this option, you do not have the necessary permission to access Terminal Manager).
    2. Find the Terminal ID for the terminal that matches the iPad you would like to release in the far left column > click on the Terminal Name to edit.
    3. Uncheck IN USE > click SAVE.

    4. You will re-register the terminal later.


  2. Set Up a c2x EMV reader device:

    1. POS > Register as Mobile > Click TEST.

    2. Click Setup Swiper. Allow Bluetooth to reach and find the device.

    3. Confirm the serial number matches and click ASSIGN.

    4. Test the swiper with a live credit card, dip or tap.


      View this video to see the above c2x connection process performed:

  1. Set Up a c3x EMV reader device:
    1. POS > Register as Mobile > Click TEST.
    2. Click Setup Swiper. Allow Bluetooth to reach and find the device.
    3. Confirm the serial number matches and click ASSIGN.
    4. Click Test Swiper button

      1. A Blue Tooth Pairing Request will appear. Enter the Pass Key from the back of the c3x device

    5. Click TEST again to test the swiper with a live credit card, dip or tap.


  2. Click on the MOBILE TERMINAL hyperlink name.

    1. re-register Mobile Device? = YES


  3. Re-register the Terminal
    1. POS > Manage.
    2. Enter the location of the terminal to be re-registered.

    3. Choose the terminal name from the drop-down menu > click Register Terminal.

      d. NOTE: You may have to close and open the register/terminal after re-registering.


  1. Open the POS
    1. Run a test order with a live credit card (you can alter the amount to $2.00 if desired).

    2. Void the order after successfully processing the payment.


View this video to see the above c3x connection process performed:


NOTE: If an error massage regarding the SDK appears -

  1. Confirm that you have selected the Mobile Terminal in step 5.
  2. Confirm that the swiper has been set up and is communicating (Step 4).

c3x devices and Blue Tooth connectivity:

You will need to reconnect to Blue Tooth as part of daily opening procedures for iPads using c3x devices.

The device will disconnect from BT when it is turned off or turns off automatically overnight.

To reconnect it follow these steps:

  1. In the iPad settings > Blue Tooth, forget the device.


  2. In the eCELLAR app got to POS > Register as Mobile
  3. Click Test Swiper button
    1. The Blue Tooth Pairing Request will appear. Enter the Pass Key from the back of the c3x device.
  4. Click on the MOBILE TERMINAL hyperlink name.
    1. re-register Mobile Device? = YES

  5. Proceed to the POS.

    (See the images above.)

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