4pos POS-400 Expander II User manual

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POS-400 Expander II
All-in-One Point of Sales System
User Manual
Ver 1.0_2009/12/30
Before installing and operating the unit, please read this
user manual thoroughly and retain for reference.

How to Use This Manual
This manual contains information to set up and use the POS-400 Expander II. In addition, instructions are
included for added hardware, upgrades, and optional items, as well as for software.
Chapter 1 An introduction to what you find in the box and an overview of product specifications,
appearance, and interface.
Chapter 2 Detailed installation information for the base unit and upgrades, including the HDD, main
memory, and Compact Flash.
Chapter 3 Mounting procedures for optional devices, such as MSR, Fingerprint, I-Button, IC Card, WiFi,
Bluetooth, RFID, rear mount VFD, pole-type 2nd display, and cash drawer.
Chapter 4 PEB-973A main board diagrams, locations of jumpers, and connectors. Also shows the
external COM6 port pin assignments.
Chapter 5 Installation instructions for the Intel chip set driver, video driver, touch screen tools, audio,
LAN, RFID, Fingerprint, IC Card, system and OPOS drivers.
WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result
in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result
in damage to equipment or loss of information.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cables must be employed
with this equipment to insure compliance with pertinent RF emission limits
governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Copyright
The information in this guide is subject to change without prior notice.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
This manual contains information protected by copyright. No part of this manual may be photocopied or
reproduced in any form without prior written consent from the manufacturer.
The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement.
The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
© 2009 All rights reserved.
First Edition December 2009

Precautions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from the AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergent
for cleaning. Use only a moistened sheet or cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be
easily accessible.
5. Avoid humidity and moisture.
6. Install equipment on a stable surface.
7. Do not leave this equipment running in an enclosed or non-air-circulated environment, nor store in
temperatures above 60°C. Such conditions may damage the equipment.
8. Ventilation openings on the unit are for air circulation and protect the equipment from overheating.
DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
9. Check the voltage of the power source before connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
10. Place the power cord so that it will not be stepped on. Do not place anything over the power cord.
The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the
product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than
the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
11. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
12. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from the power outlet to
avoid damage.
13. Never allow any liquid into ventilation openings. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, qualified service personnel should only open the
equipment.
15. If one of the following situations may arise, get the equipment checked by qualified service
personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well or you cannot get it work according to the user manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of damage.
WARNING! Not intended for outdoor use.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same
type, and discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
Features ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents.................................................................................................................................. 3
Base System ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Expandable Main Display ....................................................................................................................... 5
Convertible Pole-Type 2nd Display (optional) .......................................................................................... 6
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Connector Panel .................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Standard Hardware and Upgrades.............................................................. 9
Precautions ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Opening Base Cover ............................................................................................................................ 10
Clearing CMOS .................................................................................................................................... 11
Compact Flash Card Installation ........................................................................................................... 12
Memory Installation............................................................................................................................. 14
Removing and Replacing the SATA Hard Disk........................................................................................ 16
Chapter 3 Optional Components and Peripherals ..................................................... 18
MSR/Fingerprint/I-Button Module Installation........................................................................................ 18
Wireless Module Installation................................................................................................................. 20
Rear Mount VFD Installation (need USB driver) ..................................................................................... 21
RFID Module Installation...................................................................................................................... 23
Cash Drawer Installation ...................................................................................................................... 24
Pole-Type 2nd Display Module Installation ............................................................................................ 25
Chapter 4 PEB-973A Main Board Configuration........................................................ 26
Jumper and Connector Locations.......................................................................................................... 26
Connectors Pin Assignments................................................................................................................. 27
External COM6 Port: Connector Pin Definitions ...................................................................................... 29
Jumper Settings .................................................................................................................................. 29
Chapter 5 Software Setup......................................................................................... 31
Driver Software List ............................................................................................................................. 31
Intel Chipset Driver Installation ............................................................................................................ 32
Intel Graphics Driver Installation .......................................................................................................... 33
ELO Touch Screen Driver Installation.................................................................................................... 35
Abon Touch Screen Driver Installation .................................................................................................. 37
Audio Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................... 39
Ethernet Driver Installation .................................................................................................................. 40

Wireless LAN Driver Installation (optional) ............................................................................................ 41
RFID Driver Installation (optional) ........................................................................................................ 43
MSR Driver Installation (optional) ......................................................................................................... 44
Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation (optional) .................................................................................... 45
IC Card Reader Driver Installation (optional) ......................................................................................... 47
System Driver Installation (Required for Cash Drawer) .......................................................................... 48
OPOS CCO Driver Installation ............................................................................................................... 49
OPOS Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................... 51
Appendix A. Sample C++ Cash Drawer Code for Windows ..................................................................... 52
Appendix B. Sample Visual Basic Cash Drawer Code for Windows........................................................... 54

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features
•15 inch TFT Touch Screen
•Fanless operation
•Magnesium-aluminum alloy shell for greater reliability
•Cable-less docking reduces clutter
•Convertible 2nd display options
•5 x COM, 6 x USB, 1 x CF II
•Flexible options: MSR, I-Button, Fingerprint, RFID, WiFi and Bluetooth
•RoHS compliant
Specifications
POS-400 Expander II System Configuration
CPU (μPGA) Intel® AtomTM Processor N270 1.6GHz fanless
System Chipset Intel 945GSE+ICH7M
System Memory Supports 1 x 1GB SO-DIMM DDR2 SDRAM (up to 2GB)
Video Memory Supports Intel DVMT3.0, shared system memory up to 224MB
Compact Flash Supports 1 x Compact Flash Card Type II
HDD 1 x internal 2.5 inch 80GB SATA hard disk drive (up to 160GB)
Power 1 x external 60W 12VDC power adapter (100~240VAC, 50~60Hz, 5.0A)
OS Support Windows®2000 / Windows®XP Pro Embedded / WEPOS®/ Windows®POS
Ready 2009 / Linux®
LCD Touch Panel
Resolution Size 15 inch TFT LCD / 1024 x 768
Brightness 250cd/m2(adjustable)
Touch Screen Type ELO or Abon 5-wire resistive
I/O Ports
USB Ports Supports 6 USB 2.0 ports for future expansion (3 x internal, 3 x external)
Arm x 1, rear side x 2
Serial Ports 4 x external: COM1, COM2, COM5 (D-SUB); COM6 (8 Pin Wafer)
2 x internal: COM3 for primary touch screen, COM4 reserved
Parallel Port 1 x Bi-directional parallel port (D-SUB25)
VGA Port 1 X external VGA Port (D-SUB15)
Cash Drawer Port 1 x 12V RJ11 connector (maximum 2 drawers)
LAN Port 1 x Giga LAN (10/100/1000Mbps Base-T), RJ45 connector

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Audio Port 1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in
Speaker 2 x internal stereo 2W speakers
Mechanics and Environment
Construction magnesium-aluminum alloy housing
Dimensions 268.5(D) x 380(W) x 350.3(H) mm
296.6(D) x 380(W) x 350.3(H) mm (with pole I/O cover)
Housing Color Silver/Black, Black
Net Gross Weight 7.5 Kg (with VFD and MSR)
Operating Temperature 0 °C ~ 40 °C
EMI/Safety CE, FCC, RoHS

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Package Contents
The following items come standard with the POS-4200 Expander 2:
POS System
Power Adaptor
Utility and Main
Board Chipset
Driver CD
AC Power Cord
Options
•Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) Module: triple track*
•2-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + Fingerprint Reader) *
•2-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + I-Button Reader) *
•3-in-1 Module (Magnetic Stripe Reader + I-Button Reader + IC Card Reader) *
•Wireless Module: WiFi 802.11b/g or Bluetooth 2.0
•Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Module: internal 13.56MHz
•VFD Customer Display: 9 cm height, 2 lines 20 characters each (rear mount type or pole type)
•2nd Customer Display: 8.9 inch tempered glass LCD 15 cm set on a 15 cm tube pole
* Available in front or side swipe formats.