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VSI-Pro VIDEO SERIAL INTERFACE
The ECR Interfaces are small PCBs that mount internally to the cash registers. These PCBs convert internal data from
matrix and drum printers or thermal printers to RS-232 data. This RS-232 data is then connected directly to the VSI-Pro
for display. It also can be connected directly to the Regcom to send up to 16 cash register’s data on a central collection
PC or DVR.
The ECR Interfaces have many different connection types depending on the make and model of cash register.
Typically the RS-232 cable comes from the rear of the register to further connect to the VSI- Pro or DVR. The
manufacturer and model number of the cash register must be supplied when ordering this ECR Interface.
Figure 136: TK6000/7000 PCB and Cable
Figure 137: TK2300 and Adapter
When using the AVE IF ECR Interface PCBs that are generally installed inside the cash register and an RS-232 connec-
tor mounted on the register or the RS-232 cable fitted through the rear of the till. These interfaces output direct converted
and formatted RS-232 of the printer. This data can be connected directly to the AVE line of DVRs without additional
conversion up to 100’. If additional lengths are needed then the AVE RS-232 to RS-422/485 converter can be used to
extend this range to 3000’.
The Regcom interface can directly connect to these devices and report up to 16 tills on the Regcom network back to the
PC Program or to the AVE line of DVRs converted using the Hydra.
RegCom IBM
The RegCom IBM is special version of the RegCom exclusively for IBM 46XX terminal with the SDL RS-485 type connections.
Regcom IBM provided the 8 postions DIP switch on the back for various display interface types. See table as below to
switch the DIP switch meet your display interface type. The RegCom IBM is not a slave device and can not work with the
Hydra or any other master device. It is merely a device that uses the same hardward as the RegCom and converts the
IBM RS-485 network to ASCII RS-232 for connection directly to a VSI-Pro or DVR.
Table 12: RegCom IBM Interface Type Selections
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OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON
ON
ON ON
ON
ONON
ON ON
ONONON
Display Interface Type8
LCD OP DISPLAY
VFD II DISPLAY
VFD II (DBCS)
MODEL 2 PRINTER
MODEL 3 PRINTER
MODEL 4, 4R PRINTER
MODEL 4A PRINTER
IBM 4610 PRINTER
APPENDIX G ECR INTERFACE CARDS AND REGCOM IBM