BEETLE BEETLE /M Modular POS System User Guide
BEETLE /M User Guide Edition April 2000
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Contents Manufacturer´s Certification .................................................................... 1 Tested Safety .............................................................................................. 1 FCC-Class A Declaration ............................................................................ 1 Important notes ........................................................................................... 2 Introduction ..................................................................
Network ...................................................................................................24 Modular printers (V24, LPT1 / 24V, max. 2A) .........................................25 BEETLE /M - the components ................................................................27 Overview ....................................................................................................27 The BEETLE card......................................................................................
AT plug-in cards ....................................................................................... 52 BEETLE inhouse controller..................................................................... 52 PCMCIA controller .................................................................................. 52 SNIkey controller..................................................................................... 52 Installing an expansion card ..................................................................
Manufacturer´s Certification The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC with regard to ‘Electromagnetic compatibilily" and 73/23/EEC “Low Voltage Directive”. Therefore, you will find the CE mark on the device or packaging. Tested Safety The POS system has been provided with the symbol for “Tested Safety”. In addition, the BEETLE has received the UL symbol and cUL symbol.
Important notes Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Le présent appareil numérique ne fait pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicable aus appareils numériques de la “Class A” prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
Important notes ❚ Never plug in or unplug data communication lines during thunderstorms. ❚ Protect devices from vibrations, dust, moisture and heat. ❚ Always dispose of used parts, such as batteries, in an environmentally safe manner. ❚ The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for special waste. ❚ In emergencies (e.g.
Introduction Introduction The BEETLE /M is the compact, powerful and economical basis for your POS system. The BEETLE /M conforms to the PC/AT industry standard. Powerful Pentium class processors ensure a quick processing of all operations. You can connect a variety of different peripheral devices to your BEETLE /M and even the choice of the software is not limited to a certain product. Optional the BEETLE /M can be equipped with a hard disk and a CD ROM drive as further storage mediums.
Introduction About this manual About this manual This manual describes the modular POS system BEETLE /M with a Pentium type processor. This documentation is intended to help you work with the POS system and to serve as a reference work. The detailed table of contents helps you find the desired information quickly and easily. The first section describes ■ everything you need to do before switching on the POS system and ■ how to connect peripherals to the BEETLE /M.
About this manual Introduction The Appendix ■ contains the most important technical data, a list of possible error messages, the installation of plug-in cards, a glossary and a list of abbreviations. Notes in the manual are marked by this symbol. This symbol is used for warnings.
Introduction Recycling Recycling the BEETLE /M Environmental protection does not begin when it comes time to dispose of the BEETLE; it begins with the manufacturer. This product was designed according to our internal norm “Environmental conscious product design and development”. Recycling The modular BEETLE /M POS System is manufactured without the use of CFCs und CCHS and is produced mainly from reusable components and materials. The processed plastics can, for the most part, be recycled.
Spare Parts Introduction and re-use devices and disposible materials under the following fax number: Fax: +49 (0) 5251 8-26709 We look forward to your fax. Spare Parts All spare parts that can be ordered with their Order-Numbers are registered on a label inside the cover of the BEETLE /M.
BEETLE /M - the individual POS System Overview You can connect a variety of peripherals to your modular POS system BEETLE /M and thus implement a wide range of expansion stages. You can ■ connect a two or four-line alphanumeric customer display and a four line cashier display.
BEETLE /M Peripherals The illustration below shows you how your modular POS system can grow - from a scanner to integration in a network.
The individual POS System BEETLE /M in a network BEETLE /M in a network The individual POS System BEETLE /M in a network Ethernet 10 Base T Server Ethernet 10 Base T GB - 11
Before switching an the System The individual POS System Before switching on the System Unpacking and checking the System Unpack the parts and check to see whether the delivery matches the information on the delivery note. The carton contains the basic unit and a country-specific accessories kit. The basic unit can also be equipped with a network board, floppy drive, hard disk or a VGA board, or a combination of these components.
The individual POS System Before switching an the System Vertically Installation The BEETLE/ M is specified for a horizontal mounting. Observe the following if the system still is to be mounted vertically: You will find a drill at the bottom side, so that you can suspend the BEETLE /M with a screw. To do so, mount two additional angles at the requested wall so that the BEETLE can rest upon evenly. Hole A closed area made of non flammable material (e.g.
Cabling of the BEETLE The individual POS System Cabling of the BEETLE /M Cabling of the BEETLE Follow the steps below in the order given when installing devices: Make sure that the power switch on the front of the housing is set to OFF, i.e. that it visibly protrudes. You may have to open the slide in order to do this (see figure on page GB - 17). The cable cover must be removed, if present. Plug one end of the power cable into the power cord receptacle on the BEETLE /M.
The individual POS System Cabling of the BEETLE Securing the data cable Secure interface connectors with knurled screws manually. The interface connectors screws made of metal can be secured with a screwdriver. Screws made of plastic must be secured manually only. Mini-DIN plugs lock in when you insert them. Check the lock by slightly pulling the cable. Maybe you will have to lock the plug by slightly pushing the cable. Replace the cable cover after the cables have been mounted (see next page).
Mounting the cable cover The individual POS System Mounting the cable cover The scope of supply of your BEETLE /M includes a cable cover. Before mounting the device, you should first remove the cable openings where necessary. This depends on the cables which you wish to lay. Tools are not required as the plastic parts can be removed by hand. In order to mount the cable cover, insert it in the guides marked with arrows in the figure below. In doing so, ensure that the cable cover does not fit askew.
The individual POS System Power supply Connecting to the mains power supply All devices belonging to the modular BEETLE /M POS system that have a separate power cable must be connected to the same electric circuit. Ensure that the power switch on the POS terminal housing is switched off. Make sure that all data cables on the system unit and peripherals are connected correctly. Plug all power cables belonging to the BEETLE and the peripherals into the grounded-contact power sockets.
Disconnecting cables The individual POS System Disconnecting cables Disconnecting cables Never unplug a cable by pulling on the cable itself; always take hold of the actual plug. Follow the procedure below when disconnecting cables: Turn off all power and equipment switches. Remove the cable cover. Unplug all data communication cables from the sockets of the data networks. Unplug all power plugs from the grounded-contact power sockets. Unplug all cables from the devices.
The individual POS System Adjusting the loudspeaker Adjusting the loudspeaker Adjusting the loudspeaker You can set the volume as desired by means of the volume control on the back of the POS terminal housing. Light emitting diode (LED) The right LED (yellow) below the ON/OFF switch lights up while the hard disk is beeing accessed. The left LED (green) lights when the BEETLE/ M is switched on.
Connecting peripherals The individual POS System Connecting peripherals Connecting peripherals The peripherals mentioned here are available as options and are not part of the basic configuration. A separat 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/ M with the locations of the connecting sockets and connecting plugs.
The individual POS System Connecting peripherals Keyboard (KYBD) The BEETLE /M has a 6-pin mini-DIN jack for connecting a keyboard. Make sure that the connector is plugged firmly into the socket to prevent malfunctioning. Power is supplied to the keyboard via this socket. If you wish to connect a standard PC keyboard with DIN connector, you must use a special adapter cable, obtainable from the WN branch office responsible for your area.
Connecting peripherals The individual POS System Scanners and scales (COM1 - COM4*) Depending on how the system is configured, scanners and scales 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.
The individual POS System Connecting peripherals Customer display (COM2* or COM4*) With the BEETLE /M, and depending on how the system is configured, the customer display is connected to either the COM2* or COM4* serial interface. The interface connection is a 9-pin D-sub jack. Make sure that the connector for the customer display is screwed firmly to the socket to prevent possible malfunctioning. Power is supplied via this jack.
Connecting peripherals The individual POS System Monitor If a VGA board is installed, you can connect a monitor to the BEETLE /M via the 15-pin D-sub jack on the VGA board. Power is supplied to the monitor via the rubber connector on the BEETLE /M, located on the back of the housing. Connecting standard PC peripherals (COM1) You can connect supplementary standard peripherals to the BEETLE /M via the COM1 serial interface.
The individual POS System Connecting peripherals Modular printers (V24, LPT1 / 24V, max. 2A) The standard parallel interface LPT1 is intended for connecting a printer. Appropriate POS printers can also be connected via the low-voltage jack 24V, max. 2A. A connecting cable with a HOSIDEN plug is required for this.
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BEETLE /M - the components Overview The following figure shows the outside of the BEETLE /M.
Overview BEETLE /M - the components BEETLE /M - the components Overview The figure below shows the inside of the BEETLE /M.
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BEETLE components BEETLE Card The BEETLE card BEETLE components BEETLE Card The BEETLE card, which is a credit-card-sized memory card, optionally provides the BEETLE POS system with a storage medium characterized by a number of advantages, including: ■ High storage capacity ■ Small size, thus taking up less space ■ Mechanical robustness ■ High data security (not magnetically sensitive) ■ Relative insensitivity to moisture and heat ■ Rapid data access, since it has no mechanically moving parts
BEETLE Card BEETLE components The various card types You can use the following memory cards as standard BEETLE Cards: SRAM card MASK ROM card OTPROM card FLASH EPROM card Readable and writeable Readable Readable Deletable, writeable, readable) The following briefly describes the characteristics of the useable cards. SRAM Card This card type can be read and written to by the system any number of times. You can write protect the SRAM card to prevent accidental overwriting of the stored data.
BEETLE components BEETLE Card FLASH EPROM Card Data can be written to and erased from these cards electronically. Consequently, they are ideal for data subject to frequent modification. The cards can be written to in special memory card drives only. FLASH EPROM cards do not require batteries for data retention. If you have any further questions about BEETLE cards, contact the WN branch office responsible for your area.
BEETLE Card BEETLE components Removing the BEETLE card If necessary, first unlock the cover. Then press the black ejection button next to the slot. You can now remove the card. Write protection for SRAM cards WP GB - 32 BATTERY HOLDER LOCK To write protect the SRAM-type BEETLE card, slide the lock shown in the illustration to the WP (write protection) position.
BEETLE components BEETLE Card Changing the battery for SRAM cards The illustrations below show you how to change the battery for this type of BEETLE card. Changing the battery without losing the stored data is possible only in the case of memory cards made by certain manufacturers. For more information, contact the SNI branch office responsible for your area.
BEETLE Card BEETLE components Battery in the holder. The battery’s positive terminal is face up. 3V 3V 3V Lift the battery up and out. To insert the new battery, follow the steps above in reverse order. Avoid touching the plus and minus pole at the same time as this can shorten the service life of the battery. Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally safe manner.
BEETLE /M - the components Flopppy disk drive Floppy disk drive General BEETLE /M - the components The BEETLE /M is equipped with a floppy disk drive for 3.5" disks. The LED lights up whenever the system accesses the drive. The disks can be used for a variety of applications, such as: Loading programs Saving data (e.g. daily sales figures) Access control (electronic key) Flopppy disk drive The disk can be write protected to protect your data from accidentally being overwritten.
Flopppy disk drive BEETLE /M - the components Inserting a disk Hold the disk so that the arrow symbol is at the top and points away from you. Now insert the disk in the drive slot provided. The disk has been correctly inserted if the gray ejection button has popped out. Removing a disk Press the gray ejection button next to the drive slot. You can now remove the disk. Never remove the disk while the drive is being accessed, i.e. when the LED indicator for the drive is illuminated.
BEETLE /M - the components CD ROM drive CD ROM drive The BEETLE /M can be equipped with a CD ROM drive, if you wish so. The lockable slider prevents unauthorized access to the disk drive. Open the drive by pressing the ejection button in the middle of the loading box. You lock it by sliding in the loading box.
CPU BEETLE /M - the components CPU General The modular POS system BEETLE /M is supplied with a CPU of the Pentium-class. CPU The CPU comprises a specially developed PC board. In addition to the PC-specific modules and interfaces, this board accommodates a non-volatile memory (NV-RAM) and an optional VGA controller for connecting a monitor. The connecting plate of the board has the sockets for the external peripherals. The illustration below shows the connector assignments for the CPUs.
BEETLE /M - the components CPU Interfaces The COM1 interface of the BEETLE /M is designed for connecting standard peripherals that have a separate power supply. The COM2*, COM3* and COM4* are provided for connecting special POS peripherals that do not have a separate power supply, for example a scanner or a display.
CPU BEETLE /M - the components Dynamic RAM The operating system and the application require this memory while they are running. The following types are available: Pentium class CPU (with PS2 SIMM) 8 = 2*4 MB (Default) 32 = 2*16 MB 16 = 2*8 MB 64 = 2*32 MB Connection options The CPU is designed so that expansions are possible at any time, as desired. Connecting a hard disk One hard disk can be connected to the CPU. It is used to store the operating system and POS-specific software.
BEETLE /M - the components Power pack Power pack Power pack The power pack can be connected to all conventional power supply networks. It automatically adjusts itself to the particular voltage and is fan-cooled. The power output of the power pack is maximum 135 W. The power pack must be removed or replaced by authorized qualified personnel only. The power cord receptacle and the power output socket for the monitor are located on the back of the BEETLE /M.
Battery BEETLE /M - the components Battery Battery The battery bridges any power failures and allows a controlled shutdown of the POS programm by means of the appropriate software (see “Security in the event of power failure”). Battery charging time is approx. 8 hours after initial startup. The battery is charged only while the system is switched on.
BEETLE /M - the components Battery Changing the battery All batteries have a limited service life. In order to prevent any loss of data, we recommend that you charge the battery at least every five years. Make sure that the device is switched off and the power plug is disconnected. Remove the cable cover at the backside of the housing by pulling the cable cover upwards out of the guide. Then press the white button (1).
Battery BEETLE /M - the components Change the battery which is placed in the punched tin. Connect the plug to the jack (1) and reinstall the battery plate with the new battery at the backside of the BEETLE /M. Insert the battery plate into the slots (2) and move it to the left (3) until the lock snaps in.
BEETLE /M - the components Battery Security against power failure If the battery is used, the BEETLE /M system has another important feature. When the power fails, the system remains fully functional for a short period of time. The power needed for further operation is supplied by the battery. Because operation is maintained with the aid of the battery, the application program can be terminated correctly.
Changing the battery BEETLE /M - the components Changing the BEETLE /M battery Changing the battery The BEETLE /M is equipped on the CPU board with a lithium battery to ensure the retention of data, the time and the setup parameters. The battery should be changed approximately every five years. When inserting the new battery, make sure the polarity is correct. This is visibly marked on the socket. Incorrect replacement may lead to the danger of explosion. The battery is located in a socket in the CPU.
BEETLE /M - the components Changing the battery The lithium battery must be replaced by the end user only by identical batteries or types recommended by Wincor Nixdorf GmbH. You can return the used batteries to your Wincor Nixdorf sales outlet. Batteries containing harmful substances are marked accordingly. The chemical denotations are as follows: CD = Cadmium; Pb = Lead, Li = Lithium.
Submodules Configuration variants Configuration variants Submodules for the CPU Configuration variants Submodules Various controllers can be plugged in on the CPU. The following is a brief description of the available options: ASYNC controller This RS232 interface card can be used as an additional, live serial interface for connecting various peripherals. When connecting an ASYNC controller, ensure that the total current consumption of all of the live serial interfaces does not exceed 900 mA.
Configuration variants Submodules Installing the submodules First ensure that the device is switched off and that the power connector is disconnected. Remove the battery plate (see page 43). Lift up the latch (see arrows) and push the housing with the latch forward. Then you can pull up the housing.
Submodules Configuration variants Lift up the carrier of the harddisk and the floppy disk drive by loosening the knurled screw (see drawing) manually or with a screwdriver. Then pull the carrier forward to the stop and lift it up to the front side.
Configuration variants Submodules Remove the respective metal cover at the backside of your BEETLE /M by removing the screws with a socket wrench. Then bring the socket through the recess of the housing and plug in the card (see drawing). Attach the socket using the screws that you removed before.
AT plug-in cards Configuration variants AT plug-in cards All standard ISA and PCI cards can be used in the BEETLE /M. AT plug-in cards BEETLE inhouse controller The BEETLE Inhouse Controller (BIC) is a ISA card for BEETLE POS systems. The board ensures that BEETLE systems can be integrated in existing installations in inhouse networks. The card is installed in a free AT slot in the POS housing. If you would like further details on this expansion card, please contact your dealer or your local WN branch.
Configuration variants AT plug-in cards Installing an expansion card First ensure that the device is switched off and that the power connector is disconnected. Please proceed as described in the section “Installing an expansion card”. After having pulled forward the carrier of the hard disk and floppy disk there is an easy access to the AT slots. Now remove the metal cover at the housing by squeezing out one of the clambs (see picture). You always should use the upper slot first.
AT plug-in cards Configuration variants Following this, mount the POS housing again. The mains connector can now be reconnected and the device switched on. Expansion cards with electrostatically sensitive devices (ESD) can be marked with this sticker. When you handle boards fitted with ESDs (electronical components), you must observe the following points under all circumstances: GB - 54 ■ You must always discharge yourself (e. g.
Configuration variants Change of the harddisk Change of the harddisk Change of the harddisk To change the hard disk open your BEETLE /M as described in the chapter “Installing the submodules”. Pull out the connectors (1) as shown in the picture below. Hard disk 1 Now push the button (see picture below) and take off the hard disk. Then flap the carrier back so that you can install the new hard disk. Just put it on the guide rail and push it back until it snaps in. Plug in the connectors again.
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Software This chapter provides a brief overview of the operating system and a series of programs developed by Wincor Nixdorf GmbH to enable your BEETLE /M to operate efficiently. More detailed information can be found in the individual documents for these programs. Operating system The BEETLE /M runs under the MS-DOS operating system that was specially expanded for POS applications. This makes it possible, for example, to display all system messages on the cashier display.
Software Application programs Software Application programs are available for the BEETLE /M that meet retail-specific requirements. For more information, contact the Wincor Nixdorf branch office responsible for your area. Retail presentation manager The retail presentation manager (RPM) is provided as a uniform tool (MS-DOS and UNIX) for input and output format specification. The RPM significantly reduces the development outlay for POS applications.
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Starting up the system The configuration label shows you the equipment included in your modular BEETLE /M POS system. A sample is contained in the Appendix. The label is located on the underside of the BEETLE /M. The data specified there are required for entering the setup parameters (see Setup). Start and runup behaviour After installing the BEETLE /M, switch on the POS system using the power switch on the front panel. The system first performs an automatic self-test to test its basic functions.
Start and runup behaviour Starting up the system The following media can be assigned a drive: Starting up the system Start and runup behaviour ❚ Disk ❚ BEETLE card ❚ Network ❚ Hard disk The logical drives are designated A:, B:, C: and D:. If the system is to be booted from disk (BEETLE card), this medium must always be assigned drive A:. It is also possible, however, to assign B: to the disk if you wish to use the card as a pure storage medium.
Starting up the system Start and runup behaviour If the POS system does not find a disk or a BEETLE card in drive A:, it automatically continues the loading process from drive C:. If drive A: contains a disk or a BEETLE card on which the operating system is not stored, the POS system cannot be booted. In this case, either replace the disk with one that is system-boot-capable or remove the disk altogether.
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BIOS setup BIOS setup can be used to restore or reset the configuration parameters of your BEETLE POS system. The features of your POS system are displayed on the configuration sticker, which is located on or inside your BEETLE. A sample sticker is shown on the last page of this chapter. SETUP contains important basic settings which are necessary to enable your POS system to operate correctly.
BIOS setup The menu entries below are intended to serve as examples. If in doubt, refer to the configuration sticker. BIOS setup When SETUP is called, first the Copyright message is output. For example: Copyright (C) WN 2000 Setup Rel. 0.xy (22/01/98) The first menu is then displayed. Menus are controlled by pressing the numeric keys specified in parentheses. ReBoot with Help with Enter Setup with (7) (5) (2) Pressing the number (2) allows you to set the date and time in a further menu.
BIOS setup In this and subsequent examples, the numeric keys (8), (2), (6), (4), (5) and (7) have the following meanings: (8) Prev (Previous) (2) Next (6) Incr (Increment) (4) Decr (Decrement) (5) (7) The cursor is positioned in a previous field or menu The cursor is positioned in the next field or jumps to the next menu Increments a value in the field Decrements a value in the field Calls the help function (key assignment) Reboots the system Following the menu for setting the time and date, the menu for
BIOS setup The hard disks can be configurated automatically in SETUP. The necessary parameters are read from the hard disk and stored in the CMOS RAM. Your POS system offers two interfaces to connect hard disks and other IDE drives (e.g. CD ROM drive), a PRIMARY port and a SECONDARY port. You can connect two drives to each port, a MASTER- and a SLAVE drive. To use the SECONDARY interface, the Secondary IDE must be set to “Enable”.
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BIOS setup Notes Note 1 The PIO mode in the mask “HD Transfer Mode”indicates the chosen data transfer mode for the hard disk. You can set a value between “0" and ”4". After the automatic readin of the parameters (“HD Get Params ? = Yes”) you should not change this value . Should any problems occur, you can only decrement the PIO mode, which will lead to a slower transfer of data.
BIOS setup Please mind the following procedure for handling the hard disk: Generally you should configurate your hard disk with the setting “AUTO” (automatical configuration). The BIOS then detects the optimal parameter settings for your system and these parameters are set. Whenever starting the system you can read from the monitor the type of installed hard disk in abbreviated form (Only when “AUTO” is set). Alternatively you can configurate the hard disk with the setting “USER TYPE”.
BIOS setup A further menu shows you, for example, the memory configuration: Memory XMS (8)Prev (2)Next 640 KB 7168 KB XMS stands for extended memory specification (above a memory capacity of 1 Mb). It is possible to use the parallel interface LPT1 in standard mode and in the modes ECP (Enhanced Capability Port) and EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port). The transfer modes EP and EPP allow a higher data transfer rate (up to 2MB/s and up to 2,4 MB/s).
BIOS setup With power management you can save energy when your system is off time. When “No” is set, the CPU operates with maximum speed, i.e. at full power. If “Yes” is set, the power management facility is enabled. PowerMan Yes (8)Prev (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr “OFF Timer” switches the CPU to sleep mode (5 - 15 - 60 minutes) after a specified interval of being idle. In this case the backlighting of the cashier display is deactivated and a connected monitor is blanked.
BIOS setup The time interval for deactivating the hard disk can be set separately (OFF and 60 minutes). If HD Timer is set to “60 min”, the hard disk is deactivated after reaching this time (Standby mode). HD Timer Off (8)Prev (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr In BIOS setup, you can also define whether the opportunity for turn off the serial interfaces in the sleep mode COM2 to COM4 is selected (COM Supply On) or not (COMSupply Off) .
BIOS setup The next mask can be used to enter displays (OPERATOR for the cashier display or VGA for the monitor). Display OPERATOR (5) Help (8)Prev (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr At the end of SETUP you will see the following mask: Reset Config Data No (8)Prev (6)Incr (4)Decr In this menu you can define whether the configuration data of your POS system will be initialized when the system is started: GB - 74 Yes With the start of the system the old configuration data will be reset.
BIOS setup With the plug&play functionality the installed components are detected and initialized automatically, if these components support plug&play. Set “Yes” when you use a plug&play card or when an old card is being removed. The reset is done automatically. For ending SETUP press the numeric key 7. Your POS system will be rebooted.
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Appendix Technical data for the BEETLE /M Footprint Width Depth (including cable cover) 280 mm 350 mm Total height 137 mm Weight approx.
Technical data Appendix CPU Appendix Technical data Microprocessor Pentium class Architecture AT-compatible board with expansion options for POS-specific functional units Main memory Pentium: 8 MB expandable to 64 MB BIOS Phönix 128 KB Keyboard connection AT-compatible Loudspeaker Adjustable volume Hard disk connection E-IDE interface Floppy disk connection Standard interface CD ROM connection E-IDE interface Submodule An SVGA or LAN controller or SVGA/LAN controller (optional)or an ASY
Appendix Technical data (1) = The total current consumption of all of the live serial interfaces must not exceed 900 mA (maximum 600 mA at 12 V per COM* interface; maximum 300 mA at 5 V total). (2) = If a D-SUB connector is mounted at COM2, the interface does not have a separate power supply.
Technical data Appendix LAN controller (Ethernet) DP8 RAM 8KB, default CC00h - CDFFh (only in shared memory mode) I/O address range 32 Byte, default 240h - 25Fh Interrupt IRQ5 BOOT PROM 16 KB, default C8000h - CBFFFh Connection 8-pole telephone jack RJ45 10BaseT (max. 100 m cable length) (only inhouse) SVGA/LAN controller With the exception that the RAM of the LAN controler offers 16 KB, all the parameters are the same as for the VGA and the LAN controller separately.
Appendix What to do if... What to do if... What to do if... Often when your modular BEETLE /M POS system is not functioning correctly, it is unnecessary to call the Service Department. The Operating Display remains dark after switching on the system This may be caused by: Power Fail ■ Switch off the system and check power cable connections to system and to the grounded protective-contact socket. ■ Switch on again with the main switch.
What to do if... Appendix Brightness set dark ■ Adjust brightness by the brightness controll. For details consult the manual provided with the monitor. Power cable or Monitor cable not connected ■ Switch off the monitor of your system ■ Check power cable connections to system and to the grounded protective-contact socket.
Appendix The configuration label The configuration label The configuration label Here is an example of the label which can differ in accordance to the features of your POS system. Normally the label is located on the bottom of the POS housing. Master-HD: Master BD _______ OP-System: DOS Submodules: 86500. ___________________________ VGA LAN CPU: Type: COM3/4: CMOS: RAM: BIOS Rev: 486DX/2 486SLC IRQ disab.
POST Appendix Power On Self Test (POST) POST As standard the Phoenix POST is used, which monitors the functioning of the standard PC AT components of the master board. The Phoenix POST has been expanded by some function tests so that POS-specific functions can also be tested. The error messages are displayed on the external user display or the VGA monitor. The user display and the monitor have high priority; with the VGA card inserted the messages are always displayed on the monitor.
Appendix POST MS-DOS Critical Errors Error Code Meaning 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C Attempt to write on write-protected disk Unknown unit Drive not ready Unknown command CRC data error Invalid call structure SEEK error with disks Unknown data medium Sector not found Printer paper end Write error Read error General error GB - 85
MS-DOS system error messages Appendix Output of MS-DOS system error messages MS-DOS system error messages All system error messages are displayed on the cashier display or monitor. The messages are on two lines, as shown below: M el ooooo dddddddd mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm The individual entries have the following meanings: GB - 86 M Reserved e l MS-DOS error No. 0..
Appendix MS-DOS system error messages POST extended error messages Test type Test Message Cashier display 1 DATE ERROR ADDRESS ERROR Error no.
MS-DOS system error messages Appendix Phoenix BIOS POST and Start Messages Message Possible Cause Remedy Diskette drive fail Diskette adapter failure Check adapter Diskette drive B: failure Drive B: defective or not installed Check drive B: Diskette drive A: failure Drive A: defective or not installed Check drive A: Diskette read failure strike 7 to retry boot Disk not formatted or defective Replace diskette and reboot Display adapter failed; * Primary videoadapter failure * Check videoad
Appendix Message MS-DOS system error messages Possible cause Remedy Keyboard controller failure Failure of firmware of the keyboard controller Check keyboard controller Keyboard stuck key failure One or several keys stuck Try again to press the keys Memory address line failure at hex-value, read hex-value, expecting hex-value Failure of memory chips connected to circuit Check circuit arrangement Failure of one of memory chips or one of circuits Replace memory chips Failure of memory chips co
MS-DOS system error messages Appendix Message Possible cause Not a boot diskette strike 7 to retry boot Diskette in drive A: not formatted or start not possible Replace diskette and reboot No timer tick interrupt Timer chip failure Check timer chip on CPU Hex-value optional ROM bad checksum = hex - value Peripheral card has defective ROM Replace card Shutdown failure Failure of keyboard controller or connecting logic circuit Check keyboard controller Time-of-day not set Please run SETUP prog
Appendix MS-DOS system error messages Additional messages Decreasing available memory This message immediately follows a memory error message. The memory chips are faulty. Strike the 7 key to continue An error has occurred during the POST; press number key 7 to reboot system. Base Memory size = 64K Specifies size of main memory for functions. Extended Memory size = 00000K Specifies size of extended memory for functions.
Glossary Appendix Glossary Glossary Bit A bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). It is the smallest unit used in data processing. Controller Serves to control data input and output in a data processing system or between a computer and the connected peripherals. CPU Abbreviation of central processing unit. It includes the main components of a data processing system. The CPU monitors all operations and provides data and programs.
Appendix Glossary Plug and PLay (PnP) PnP means the automatic recognition of hardware components by the system. Thus in installation, integration and configuration of new components is made substantially easier. Peripherals Devices serving as an input/output device or storage for a computer. This includes, for example, document readers, keyboards, printers and disk storage. Server This is a computer connected to a local network and whose services are available to all of the network subscribers, e.g.
Abbreviations Appendix Abbreviations Abbreviations GB - 94 AT Advanced Technology ATA AT-Attachment BIOS Basic Input Output System COM Communication Port CPU Central Processing Unit cUL canada Underwriters Laboratories ECP Extended Capability Port EPP Enhanced Parallel Port EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory FD Floppy Disk GS “Geprüfte Sicherheit” (Tested Safety) HDD Hard Disk Drive HFT High Frequency Table HSF Hash File Access Method IDE Integrated Drive Electroni
Appendix Abbreviations LED Light Emitting Diode LPT Line Printer MD Mini Disk MO Magneto Optical PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PnP Plug and Play POS Point of Sale/Point of Service RAM Random Access Memory RDI Retail Device Interface RMH Retail Message Handler ROM Read Only Memory SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface SIMM Single-In-Line-Memory-Modul SRAM Static Random Access Memory UL Underwriters Laborat
