LED and buzzer default behaviour

The following signals are used to indicate certain situations during start up and normal operation of a VTAP100-PRO reader in Cloud mode.

Signal

Meaning

Solid red LED

Steady red

System is booting (typically <10 seconds).
If the LED remains steady red for longer than 5 minutes there is an error - contact vtap‑support@dotorigin.com.

Red LED flashing every 1s

Red flash
every 1 sec

No network or Wi‑Fi, the VTAP100-PRO-BW reader will enter Hotspot Mode when it has been in this state for 3 mins.

Blue LED flashing every 1s

Blue flash
every 1 sec

In Hotspot Mode [VTAP100-PRO-BW only], waiting for you to provide details for an available Wi‑Fi network. After 10 minutes the unit will automatically reboot.

Red LED flashing on for 3s off for 3s

Red slow flash

Ethernet network or Wi‑Fi but no Internet (so not connected to Dot Origin cloud). After 5 minutes the unit will automatically reboot.

Steady blue LED

Steady blue (or default colour set in application)

Connected to the Dot Origin cloud, available for you to manage through the VTAP Cloud platform.
Note: The steady blue LED will flicker every 30s in response to a heartbeat signal, giving visual confirmation it is still in communication with the VTAP Cloud.

Any

LED and/or beep (as set in application)

Instant reaction to pass/card when presented

Any

LED and/or beep (as set in application)

Application response to pass/card data received and processed

Note: The steady blue LED will flicker every 30s in response to a heartbeat signal, giving visual confirmation it is still in communication with the VTAP Cloud. Always wait a few seconds to be sure whether the LED signal is flashing or steady.