Non-Financial Message Format
The generic format for Non-Financial messages (Transaction Type 36) is described below. The pages that follow provide the details of each Message Type.
| API Field #, Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0001,36 | Transaction Type 36. Non-Financial message |
| 0011,xxx.. | Field 11 is defined as User Data. For Transaction Type 36, it will always include the following: Positions 1-2 Message Type |
| 5001,xxx.. | Non-Financial Data. The format of this field depends on the value of message type |
Message Types
Currently defined Message Types (Field 11) are as follows:
| Message Type | Use | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Signature Request | From POS to Simplify | |
| 02 | Signature Response | From Simplify to POS | |
| 03 | Demo Message (NOT USED) | Not used | |
| 06 | Program/Parameter Version Inquiry Message | Request from POS to Simplify. Response from Simplify to POS |
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| 07 | Load Simplify File via Secure File Transfer Message |
Request from POS to Simplify. Response from Simplify to POS |
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| 08 | ELM Advanced DDK Message | Request from POS to Simplify. Response from Simplify to POS |
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| 09 | ELM Diagnostics Message | Request from POS to Simplify. Response from Simplify to POS |
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| 10 | Scrolling Receipt Messagee | From POS to Simplify | |
| 11 | Scrolling Receipt Stop Message | From POS to Simplify | |
| 12 | Exit Reversal Mode Request | From POS to Simplify | |
| 14 | Informational Prompt Message (see note below) |
Request from POS to Simplify. Response from Simplify to POS |
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| 15 | System Command Message | Request from POS to Simplify. Response from Simplify to POS |
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| 51 | Status Message | From POS to Simplify |
Note: Additional bytes in Field 11 can be used, depending on the message type.
Note: Due to its many uses, Message Type 14 (Informationa Prompt) is documented separately under Informational Prompting.