Instruction manual

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The VSI-Pro Max is the latest in the evolution of the popular VSI line of POS / Cash Register Interfaces from
AVE. The VSI-Pro Max, now with larger memory space can hold ALL the AVE Interfaces in one unit with full remote PC
or DVR programming for register selection, setups and onsite firmware updating. New video processing circuitry allows
use with new WDR cameras and low video of commonly used UTP adapters. Built in RS-232, RS-485, RS422, Passive
and the new Opto-Isolated selection, gives complete isolation from the POS/Cash Register from the video system.
Internal 40 Mhz operation allows for combining the Networking functions of the Hydra, Regcom, Networker or Vnetworker
within one convenient unit with looping RJ45s for a seem-less solution for multiple till configurations.
The VSI-Pro Max allows characters to be inserted into any video source via an RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 link.
This allows cash registers, computers, scales, pole displays, printers or any RS-232 / RS-485 / RS-422 communicating
device to display alpha-numerics in the video picture of any CCTV system. Simple front panel push-buttons allow the
user to simply program all functions and features of the VSI-Pro Max. This includes characters position, gray scale and
a wide variety text processing functions including exceptions and alarming features.
Whether used with a cash register providing real time data on an RS-232 port or tapping off a serial printer or pole
display, the VSI-Pro Max is a valuable tool in loss prevention. When used in conjunction with AVE’s extensive line of
adapters this device can connect to any POS (Point of Sale) / ECR (Electronic Cash Register) or peripheral on the
market today. Now available the TCPIP232 Adapter for interfacing to Ethernet LAN networks to capture common printer
data or monitor any single register transactions.
The VSI-Pro Max can be used to trigger matrix switchers, time lapse VCRs, DVRs, remote transmission de-
vices or other alarming devices via the 2 hardwired open collector alarm outputs.
The VSI-Pro Max also has an additional RS-232/RS-485 output that can send the formated ASCII text to a DVR
which can store the data as an electronic file in addition to inserted in the actual video image. This additional RS-485 port
supports full networking of up to 16 VSI-Pro Max without any external devices using the AVE RS-485 Network.
The Exception Processor of the VSI-Pro Max provides the intelligence to bring questionable or exceptional
transactions to view for the user. This allows the user to quickly and easily review employee transactions to identify fraud
and theft transactions at the cash register. When used with a compatible DVR, the VSI-Pro Max can command or be
commanded by the DVR to automatically search to the transaction in question for instant review of the recorded video.
With the new “Scroll Matching” feature, users can easily set and erase scrolling advertising messages from the
customer display or printer but always record the valid transactions.
The VSI-Pro Max is fully networkable with other VSI-Pro Max or our “Networker”, “Vnetworker”, “Hydra” and
“Regcom” line of products. These devices when connected to the VSI-Pro or ECR Interfaces or Adapters directly, com-
municate back via an RS-485 network to the central location. PC Windows-based software can also be used as the
controller of this network and store transaction files for up to 16 cash registers for remote viewing or downloading to
produce reports for management.
The VSI-Pro Max is fully remotely downloadable, uploadable or programmable by our PC Programming Soft-
ware. This utilizes a direct connection via RS-232 from a laptop to the VSI-Pro Max. Complete VSI-Pro Max settings can
be saved on the laptop and uploaded to the VSI-Pro Max at will. Up to 16 VSI-Pro Max can be programmed from one RS-
232 connection on the Master unit over the AVE Network. This is mainly used for dealer maintanence or for single station
user programming or when cameras or monitors are not easily available.
Firmware is also downloadable in the field with any communications program so new updates and features can
be easily passed to customers without changing EPROMs or opening the unit.
1.1 VSI / VSI+ / VSI-Pro / VSI-Pro Max Backward Compatibility
Since 1990 various versions of the VSI have been on the market solving cash register retail problems. Several special
version are available to interface to other RS-232 devices like scales, coin counters, PLCC, gambling machines and ATMs along
with countless other generic RS-232 devices. The first VSI, Version 9 had no exception processing until the release of Version
10. However these versions had the ability to output the data so are compatible with the Regcom line of networking adapters. As
features increased we moved to the VSI+ Version 11, which had the first powerful set of exception processing and printing
functions. This version also had hardware handshaking capability which allows it to be fully operational with the Networker and
Regcom line. The introduction of the VSI-Pro Version 12 added on-screen selection of various model registers for ease of
installation and supported many characters sizes for multiple units to display data on one camera view. This version also
supports the Networker and Regcom products. The VSI-Pro Version 13.XX has improved features and additional registers and
the Version 13.00 supports North America cash registers and Version 13.24 supports UK and European models. All Version
13.XX VSI-Pro support the Networker, Vnetworker and Regcom products. All Version 13.XX can be upgraded to the latest Ver. 13
release. This release adds PC Programming capability, Firmware update externally and Vnetworker support along with Networker
and Regcom compatibility. The VSI-Pro Max is the latest in the development line and includes all register of Ver. 13.XX in one
convenient unit along with built in Hydra, Regcom, Networker and Vnetworker hardware and software along with PC Program-
ming and Firmware update over the AVE Network.
Contact the AVE factory for additional details on upgrading and networking with any DVR or to learn about the advanced
features when integrated with the AVE line of text insertion and search DVRs locally or remotely.
1. INTRODUCTION
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface