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The RegCom-Pro is the latest in the evolution of the popular VSI line of POS / Cash Register Interfaces from
AVE.TheRegCom-Pro,now withlarger memoryspacecan holdALLtheAVEInterfacesin oneunit withfull remotePC
orDVRprogrammingforselection andsetups andonsite firmwareupdating. Builtin RS-232,RS-485, Passiveandthe
newOpto-Isolated selection, gives completeisolationfromthe POS/Cash Register fromtheinterfaceand DVR. Internal
40Mhz operation allows for combiningtheNetworkingfunctions of the Hydra, Regcom,Networkeror Vnetworker within
oneconvenientunitwithlooping RJ45s for a seem-less solution for multiple till configurations.
TheRegCom-Prohas all the powerful features of the VSI-Pro Max without the builtinvideooverlaycapability.
Whetherused witha cashregisterproviding realtimedataonan RS-232portor tappingoff aserialprinter orpole
display, the RegCom-Pro is a valuable tool in loss prevention. When used in conjunction withAVE’s extensive line of
adapters this device can connect to any POS (Point of Sale) / ECR (Electronic Cash Register) or peripheral on the
markettoday.Nowavailablethe TCPIP232Adapter forinterfacingtoEthernet LAN networks to capturecommonprinter
data or monitor any single register transactions.
The RegCom-Pro can be used to trigger switchers, time lapse VCRs, DVRs, remote transmission devices or
other alarming devices via the 2 hardwired open collector alarm outputs.
TheRegCom-Pro also hasanadditional RS-232/RS-485 output thatcansend the formatedASCIItextto a DVR
whichcan store thedataas an electronicfilein addition toinsertedin the actual videoimage.This additional RS-485port
supportsfullnetworking of up to 16 RegCom-Pro without any external devices.
The Exception Processor of the RegCom-Pro 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
fraudandtheft transactions at the cash register. When usedwithacompatibleDVR, the RegCom-Pro can command or
becommanded bytheDVR toautomaticallysearch tothetransaction inquestionfor instantreviewof therecordedvideo.
Withthenew “Scroll Matching” feature, users can easily set and erase scrollingadvertisingmessagesfromthe
customer display but always record the valid transactions.
TheRegCom-Proisfully networkablewith our“Networker”, “Vnetworker”,“Hydra”and“Regcom”lineofproducts.
These device connect to the VSI-Pro or ECR Interfaces or Adapters directly and communicate back via an RS-485
networkto the central location.PCWindows-basedsoftware can also beusedas the controller ofthisnetwork and store
transactionfilesfor up to 16 cash registers for remote viewingordownloadingtoproduce reports for management.
The RegCom-Pro is fully remotely downloadable, uploadable or programmable by our PC VSI Programmable
software.This utilizes a direct connection via RS-232fromalaptop to the VSI-Pro. Complete RegCom-Pro settingscan
besaved on the laptopanduploadedto the RegCom-Pro atwill.This is mainly used fordealermaintanence or for single
stationuserprogrammingor when cameras or monitors are not easily available.
Firmware is also downloadable in the field with our Firmware Utility so new updates and features can be
easily passed to customers without changing EPROMs or opening the unit.
1.1 VSI / VSI+ / VSI-Pro / RegCom-Pro 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 instal-
lation 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 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 RegCom-Pro 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.
Contact the AVE factory for additional details on upgrading and networking with any DVR or learn about the advanced
features when integrated with the AVE line of text insertion and search DVRs locally or remotely.
1. INTRODUCTION
RegCom-Pro POS / Cash RegisterInterface
