Changing Auto Batch Time on a PAX A-Series Terminal (Omaha Application)
This article explains how to update the Auto Batch Start and End Times for PAX A-Series terminals using the Omaha application. Before making changes, ensure the current batch is closed to avoid settlement issues.
1. Manually Close the Current Batch on the Terminal
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On the Omaha application home screen, tap Func (located next to the Credit option).
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Select Batch.
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Tap Batch Close to manually settle the current batch.
2. Locate the Terminal in Paxstore
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Log in to Paxstore.
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Search for the terminal you are updating.

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Click Push Task.
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Select Push App.
3. Select the Omaha Application

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In the Push App pop-up window, type Omaha and press Enter.
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From the results, select the most recent version of BroadPOS Omaha.
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Click OK.
4. Update Auto Batch Times

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Navigate to the First Data Omaha tab.

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Under Host Features, locate the fields for Start Batch Time and End Batch Time.
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Enter the updated batch times using military time.
Important Time Entry Rules

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The End Batch Time must be 30 minutes later than the Start Time.
📌 Example: Auto Batch Time Entry
Auto batch at 6:31 PM
Start Batch Time: 1831
End Batch Time: 1901
5. Push the Update

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Scroll to the bottom and click Next.

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Select Activate.

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Wait for confirmation that reads “Push Task Succeeded.”
Once this message appears, the new Auto Batch Time has been successfully applied to the terminal.