It may be used in conjunction with either of these STS Edition 2 Hardware Security Modules (HSM):
- TSM250 – USB security module with STS65V1x firmware – For low cost, low-speed applications.
- TSM500i NSS with STS64V1x firmware – for high speed, hosted convenience, and operating system independence.
- TSMWeb uses a hardware security module with its security benefits and features.
When used with a TSM250 USB:
- Setup hardware via USB to PC
- Connect to software via HTTP interface; Install TSMWeb on a Windows PC, server, or laptop.
- Use Firefox or Chrome Web Browser and enter the IP address.
Visit https://stsweb.prismcrypto.co.za/nss as the URL to access an online link to the PrismVend STS Test Vending System. It has an HTTP interface for requesting and issuing tokens over a Web Interface. Prism supplies the API specification, which uses port 8080 on the IP address. You can see “How to vend a token”, and refer to the user guide.
When used with the TSM500i NSS:
PrismVend is pre-installed on the NSS and ready to operate immediately. Simply connect to your network, power on and access the NSS from a web browser.
- Vend Credit Update, Management and Key Change Tokens
- Set users with customised roles and permissions
- Add and configure meters, (Set STS parameters, name them and group them)
- Set tariffs and fees
- Run Reports
- Verify Tokens
- Bulk Meter Registration and Key Changes via a CSV file.
- Upload Keyfiles
- Customise preferences, such as limits, currency symbol, security and many more.
- User Guides and documents are pre-installed for easy reference.
Who is the target audience?
Anyone wanting to vend tokens for a group of STS meters at the lowest possible setup and operational cost.
- The current user list ranges from entire DISCO’s, Municipalities to wine farms, caravan parks, flats, complexes, housing associations and even consultants assisting with STS integration.
Why Pay for Special Software?
The primary reasons for using the TSMweb STS vending software is:
- You can become operational immediately without development, and certification costs. All you need is a Supply Group Code (SGC) and TSMweb STS.
- Investing in specialised vending software can significantly improve the efficiency and productivity of your vending business, focus on your core business and let Prism manage the technical complexities.
- The software and security module are licensed, which includes software upgrades, hardware support and extended warranty including migration to the STS Edition 2 and the PrismVend (The STS6 version of TSMweb STS).
- No other vending system can offer this peace of mind.