How to enable or disable Terminal Semi-Integration (TSI) (Desk 5000 / Move 5000)
To use your Desk 5000 or Move 5000 as a semi-integrated terminal, Cartis first enables semi-integration on your terminal file; after the download, you turn the semiinteg setting on in the terminal’s Semi Integrated menu. You then switch between semi-integrated and standalone mode with an icon at the top right of the home screen.
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Before you start
To enable Semi Integration, your software / Electronic Cash Register (ECR) must have completed integration to Elavon.
Then contact Cartis to enable semi integration on the terminal file: call Cartis support at 1-888-712-0770 or email support@cartispayments.com. On the file, we make sure semi-integrated is highlighted on the general tab, and that type 1 is checked in the rms type box on the semi-integrated tab.
How do I turn on semi-integration on the terminal?
Once semi-integration is enabled and the download is complete:
- Press ADMIN or .,#*
- Select 9 – Misc Options (US models option 8)
- If prompted enter password, press Enter
- Select 1 – Semi Integrated to enter semi integrated menu
- Set semiinteg setting to on
- Select Communication Type and have your IT Administrator configure
- Select Receipt Options – select where you want receipts to print
How do I switch between semi-integrated and standalone mode?
- To EXIT semi integration mode and go into standalone mode – tap the
icon on the top right corner of home screen. - To ENTER semi integration mode and leave standalone mode – tap the
icon on top right corner of home screen.
Updated November 2, 2026
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