Wincor Nixdorf BEETLE NetPOS, User Manual

Page 1: ...BEETLE NetPOS Modular POS System User Guide Edition November 2000 ...

Page 2: ...t permitted without express authority Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation MS DOS Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT and Windows CE are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation BEETLE is a registered trademark of Wincor Nixdorf GmbH Co KG ...

Page 3: ... 11 Unpacking and checking the System 11 Setting up the device 11 Cabling of the BEETLE NetPOS 11 Disconnecting cables 12 Mounting the cable cover 13 Connecting to the mains power supply 14 Basic settings 14 Adjusting the loudspeaker 15 Light emitting diode LED 15 Connecting peripherals 15 Keyboard KYBD 16 Scanners and scales COM1 COM4 16 Customer display COM2 or COM4 17 Cashier display COM3 17 Mo...

Page 4: ...dapter 26 Installing the submodules when using a TFT CRT adapter 27 Installing the submodules 28 Change of the hard disk 29 Retail Software 30 Wincor Nixdorf store solutions 30 Platforms and products 31 Microsoft 31 Linux 32 Technology evaluation 32 Starting up the system 33 Start and runup behaviour 33 Appendix 36 Technical data for the BEETLE NetPOS 36 Installation BA7x on NetPOS 37 Supplement 4...

Page 5: ...vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference...

Page 6: ... that no foreign objects c g office clips find their way into the device as this may lead to electric shocks or short circuits n Never plug in or unplug data communication lines during thunderstorms n Protect devices from vibrations dust moisture and heat n Always dispose of used parts such as batteries in an environmentally safe manner n The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with ...

Page 7: ...uided protective earth conductor PE This kind of electricity system is known as TN S network Do not use PEN conductors n Please also observe the recommendations of the norm DIN VDE 0100 Part 540 Appendix C2 as well as EN50174 2 5 4 3 Thus you can help to avoid possible malfunctions 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ...

Page 8: ...emory card adapter a hard disk or a compact flash This provides you with a considerable degree of flexibility when arranging the configuration of your POS system The BEETLE can also be connected to a network once an appropriate network card has been installed In the event of a mains voltage failure the version with battery and corresponding software enables you to save the data by means of a contr...

Page 9: ...rief overview of the Wincor Nixdorf Retail Software The Appendix n contains the most important technical data a glossary and a list of abbreviations Notes in the manual are marked by this symbol This symbol is used for warnings The type and scope of application programs depend on the customer s own selection therefore software will not be discussed further in this manual Separate manuals are inclu...

Page 10: ...ronment by only switching on your equipment when it is actually needed If possible even avoid the stand by mode as this wastes energy too Also switch your equipment off when you take a longer break or finish your work At this time there are still some parts that are not reusable Wincor Nlxdorf guarantees the environmentally safe disposal of these parts in the Recycling Center which is certified pu...

Page 11: ...of the product Damages because of n Improper or insufficient maintenance n Improper use of the product or unauthorized modifications of the product n Inadequate location or surroundings will not be covered by the warranty All parts of the product which are subject to wear and tear are not included in the warranty engagement Please order spare parts at the Wincor Nixdorf customer service 7 WARRANTY...

Page 12: ...or stationary scanners use scales and scanner scales please take into account the official certification regulations connect various printers use POS keyboards with or without a swipecard reader use different types of cash drawers connect a monitor install the POS workplace SNIkey integrate the BEETLE NetPOS in a network This means that the BEETLE NetPOS can meet your requirements at all times wit...

Page 13: ...BEETLE NetPOS Peripherals 9 OVERVIEW Printer Scanner Cash drawer Scales Monitor Flatscreen display Keyboard BA69 Customer or cashier display SNIkey ...

Page 14: ...BEETLE NetPOS in a network OVERVIEW 10 Ethernet 10 100 Base T Server BEETLE NetPOS ...

Page 15: ...l not be exposed to extreme environmental conditions Protect the device from vibrations dust moisture heat and strong magnetic fields Make sure that the side ventilation slots on the BEETLE NetPOS and the external power supply are not obstructed in order to ensure that the device has sufficient ventilation Cabling of the BEETLE NetPOS Follow the steps below in the order given when installing devic...

Page 16: ...he data networks n Unplug all power plugs from the grounded contact power sockets n Unplug all cables from the devices With MINI DIN plugs the plug remains inserted until released Pull the plastic covering from the connecting socket with your thumb The lock is released The metal of the plug is visible RJ12 plugs lock in when you insert them To release them push the latch under the plug to the top ...

Page 17: ...ounting the cable cover The scope of supply of your BEETLE NetPOS includes a cable cover Before mounting the device you should first remove the cable openings where necessary Tools are not required as the plastic parts can be removed by hand In order to mount the cable cover insert it in the guide and turn it to the BEETLE box Press from the inside against the exterior and pull it to the 13 BEFORE...

Page 18: ... belonging to the BEETLE and the peripherals into the grounded contact power sockets You can now switch on the BEETLE NetPOS by means of the switch on the external power supply Push the ON OFF button at the front of the box The power supply can be connected to all standard power supply networks The unit adjusts automatically to the respective voltage The maximum output of the power pack is 150 W B...

Page 19: ...t of the basic configuration A separate manual is provided for each of the connectable components For more detailed information please consult the relevant documentation The figure shows the back panel of the BEETLE NetPOS with the locations of the connecting sockets and connecting plugs If you wish to connect a monitor however you must also have a video board CRT and TFT interfaces are used alter...

Page 20: ... COM1 COM4 Depending on the systems configuration scanners without an independent power supply are connected to the COM2 COM3 or COM4 serial interface standard setting COM3 Connect scales with their own power supply to the COM1 interface COM1 is designed as a 9 pin D sub plug whereas COM2 COM4 are 9 pin D sub jacks Make sure that the scanner connector is plugged securely into the socket to prevent...

Page 21: ...o the socket to prevent possible malfunctioning Power is supplied via this jack Cashier display COM3 Connect the cashier display to the serial interface COM3 This port is a 9 pin D sub jack Make sure that the connector for the cashier display is screwed firmly to the socket to prevent possible malfunctioning Monitor If a CRT adapter is installed you can connect a monitor to the system via the 15 p...

Page 22: ...ual BEETLE POS Motherboard chapter Technical data If the display is equipped with a keyboard cable connect this with the KYBD terminal You can only connect one keyboard cable to the BEETLE NetPOS at a time either that of the LCD or that of the free standing keyboard e g PC keyboard TA57 TA61 To find out how to connect a second keyboard refer to the user guide of the display Connecting standard PC ...

Page 23: ...ng a printer Appropriate POS printers can also be connected via the low voltage jack 24V max 2A at the external power supply A connecting cable with a HOSIDEN plug is required for this Do not connect the HOSIDEN plug when the system is turned on this can lead to an automatic reboot of the system Connect only cable to the 24V connector which are marked with DP 1 or DP 2 19 CONNECTING PERIPHERALS ...

Page 24: ...cash drawers Make sure that the connector is plugged firmly into the socket to prevent malfunctioning RJ12 plugs lock in when you insert them Power is supplied to the cash drawer via this socket 24V 5 10 Connecting daisy chained cash drawers and 12V OEM drawers is prohibited CONNECTING PERIPHERALS 20 ...

Page 25: ...BEETLE NetPOS the components Overview The following figure shows the outside of the BEETLE NetPOS 21 LEDs POWER HDD ON OFF Floppy Disk ...

Page 26: ...The figure below shows the inside of the BEETLE NetPOS OVERVIEW 22 Floppy Disk TFT Adapter Hard Disk SD RAM ...

Page 27: ...ive The disks can be used for a variety of applications such as n Loading programs n Saving data e g daily sales figures n Access control electronic key The disk can be write protected to protect your data from accidentally being overwritten The slide is located at the bottom left of the diskette 23 FLOPPY DISK DRIVE Writing is possible Writing is not possible ...

Page 28: ... is illuminated Otherwise you could damage the drive and the disk Power Supply The power supply automatically adjusts itself to the particular voltage The power output of the power supply is maximum 150 W The power cord receptacle and the ON OFF switch are located on the back of the power supply At the front side of the BEETLE NetPOS you will find the ON OFF button which will turn on the system if...

Page 29: ...r panel of the power supply 25 POWER SUPPLY 0 I DC 24V 100 120 V 2A max 200 240 V 1A max 1 2 cashdr only ON OFF Cash Drawer 1 2 POS Printer Power Subconnector Mains Mains Socket ON OFF button ON OFF switch ...

Page 30: ...nect either a CRT monitor or a TFT LCD module with optional touch screen functionality When installing a TFT adapter with touch screen functionality make sure that the internal loudspeaker will be taken off to activate the loudspeaker in the screen display see chapter installation in the manual of the screen display and the touch functionality will be activated via jumper see jumper settings in th...

Page 31: ...the screws at the rear side see arrows Then lift off the top cover When using a TFT or CRT adapter loosen the screws on the rear side of the adapter see arrows Loosen the connector of the adapter from the motherboard loosen the screws and shift the adapter through the open slot Remove the metal cover of the LAN ASYNC interface 27 SUBMODULES FOR THE CPU ...

Page 32: ...h the TFT adapter or CRT adapter through the slide back in the right position After connecting it with the motherboard fix the adapter with the two screws Installing the submodules Proceed according to the description in the section before however without installation of the TFT or CRT adapter SUBMODULES FOR THE CPU 28 LAN Controller ...

Page 33: ...loppy disk Leverage the hard disk out of the guide rail Loosen the screws and change the hard disk Fix the new hard disk with the screws Shift the carrier of the hard disk into the guide until you hear a click Plug in the connectors again and close the cover Plug the power cable external power supply and switch on the system 29 CHANGE OF THE HARD DISK ...

Page 34: ...ble in the future today s retail customers also require that a solution provider offer other services such as project management customization and integration services as well as advice in the selection of basic core technologies Wincor Nixdorf store solutions As an international product provider we are oriented to market developments and standards that are available worldwide allowing us to offer...

Page 35: ...e emergence of other operating systems The strongest trend has been to Linux Regardless of the industry involved Linux offers itself as an interesting supplemement to the world of Microsoft In view of this trend Wincor Nixdorf has defined a software strategy that accommodates both Linux and the popular Microsoft platform Microsoft Wincor Nixdorf currently offers two products for retail customers b...

Page 36: ...ts The system architecture and platform guarantee optimal security and performance CALYPSO is one of the first retail solutions with a homogenous Linux platform throughout Technology evaluation The further development of Wincor Nixdorf retail solutions takes place in dialog with its customers Before being included in existing products new trends and technologies are carefully examined with regard ...

Page 37: ...ly The system first performs an automatic self test to test its basic functions For example you may see the following message irrespective of processor type on the four line cashier display or on the monitor xx xx is the place holder of the BIOS version number The system then determines the medium from which the operating system and POS application are to be booted Each medium is assigned a logica...

Page 38: ...he storage medium must be system boot capable The following priorities apply Floppy disk A High priority Network C Medium priority Hard disk C Low priority As standard the POS system always attempts to boot from a disk first if it is inserted in the respective drive If the POS system does not find a disk resp a CD ROM in drive A it automatically continues the loading process from drive C If drive ...

Page 39: ...ror the POS application software is automatically booted if necessary A message is displayed as soon as the BEETLE NetPOS is ready for operation For more detailed information see the description of your application program 35 START AND RUNUP BEHAVIOUR ...

Page 40: ...upply Width 162 mm 6 38 in Depth 223 mm 8 87 in Height 80 mm 3 15 in Weight Box approx 3 5 kg Power supply approx 2 5 kg Climatic category Operating IEC 721 3 3 Class 3K3 5 C to 40 C Transport IEC 721 3 2 Class 2K2 25 Cto 60 C Storage IEC 721 3 1 Class 1K2 5 C to 40 C Input voltage 100 120 VAC 200 240 VAC Max power consumption 3A 200 240V 5A 100 120V Frequency of system voltage 50 60 Hz ...

Page 41: ... on NetPOS Loosen the screws slightly lift up the cover of the NetPOS and pull out forward Take the pre mounted cover put it on the NetPOS system and push it to the rear Fasten the screws 37 INSTALLATION BA7X ON NETPOS ...

Page 42: ...on Put the grey connection part into the display swivel joint and fix it with the screw Add the swivel joint into the mounting foot Press your finger on the screw so that the grey connection part is in the back Shift the display into the mounting foot until A fits in B INSTALLATION BA7X ON NETPOS 38 A B ...

Page 43: ...nection and reinsert the cable cover Tilt the display backwards Set the locking noses of the impact blind into the support angles of the swivel joint and press the impact blind until it is locked Install the impact blind to avoid injuries 39 INSTALLATION BA7X ON NETPOS ...

Page 44: ...e into the mounting foot beside the display cable Minimum distances are depending upon type of cable cable of swipe card reader cable of smart card reader values 5 mm apply to BA70 BA71 and BA72 INSTALLATION BA7X ON NETPOS 40 150 mm 140 mm 150 mm 320 mm ...

Page 45: ...torage Interface Designates the transition point between different hardware units and software units or between hardware and software units of computers or their peripherals JEIDA Abbreviation of Japan Electronic Industry Development Association Industry standard for memory cards Operating system Refers to all programs that are a component of a computer and are required for operating the system an...

Page 46: ...isk storage Server This is a computer connected to a local network and whose services are available to all of the network subscribers e g a print server for printing the data from all of the network subscribers on the printer connected to the server VGA Stands for Video Graphics Array and is the interface for connecting colour monitors GLOSSARY 42 ...

Page 47: ...ternational Standardization Organization JEIDA Japan Electronic Industry Development Association LAN Local Area Network LBA Logical Block Addressing LED Light Emitting Diode LPT Line Printer OEM Original Equipment Manufactures PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card Intern Association PnP Plug and Play RAM Random Access Memory ROM Read Only Memory SCSI Small Comp...