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9.1 Networked scales
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XM and XT Operator Instructions
9.1 Networked scales
Networked machines are connected using either wired or wireless
communications. This enables information to be passed between each
connected machine (and other devices if used).
One machine on the network is called the server and is responsible for
overseeing the network. The remaining machines are known as client
machines. Any machine may be programmed as the server.
All machines on the network use the same PLU and system data. You
can enter data at any machine and the other machines on the network
will receive the information provided they are switched on.
If the server goes offline when the client machines are in operation, the
remaining clients can continue to trade and float operators as
explained in
9.1.1,
Operating mode
on
page 98
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9.1.1 Operating mode
When scales are networked, they are usually operated in Receipt
mode, although a store network can consist of a mixture of label and
receipt machines.
Operators may be logged on to more than one machine and ‘float’
between machines to serve customers anywhere in the store.
Receipt-printing machines will:
O
Totalise transactions
O
Print a counter receipt
O
Print a sales receipt where the vendor receives payment for the
goods.
Counter receipts are redeemed at a Point of Sale (PoS) machine or
checkout for payment.
Label machines will:
O
Print labels
O
Consolidate the transactions at the checkout of PoS machine.
Other PoS machines within the store will complete transactions and
generate sales receipts for any purchases at those machines.