AVE Vsi-Pro Max User manual

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VSI-PRVSI-PR
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MAXMAX
MAXMAX
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POS / CASH REGISTER
INTERFACE
Operation Manual
January 2013

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VSI-Pro Max
Copyright C AVE Thailand Co., Ltd. 2013
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.1VSI / VSI+/VSI-Pro/ VSI-Pro Max BackwardCompatibility.............................................................................................8
2. Features&Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................................10
3. Connections................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1 LEDIndicators.........................................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 RS-232/RS-485/RS-422Serial Connections ............................................................................................................12 - 13
4. UserFrontPanelControls.......................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1 FrontPanelControls...............................................................................................................................................................15
5. Programming.............................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.1 GettingStarted.........................................................................................................................................................................17
5.2 Main-MenuProgramming....................................................................................................................................................17
5.3 RegisterSelect........................................................................................................................................................................18
Generic................................................................................................................................................................................18
TCP/IP..............................................................................................................................................................................18
AddressableVSI(VSI-ADD)..........................................................................................................................................19
ANSICommands.............................................................................................................................................................19
RegistersA-Z.........................................................................................................................................................19-36
5.4 ScreenSetup...........................................................................................................................................................................37
Text Grayscale .................................................................................................................................................................37
BackgroundGrayscale...................................................................................................................................................37
CharacterPositioning....................................................................................................................................................37
ClockTime&DateSettings............................................................................................................................................37
TimeFormat.....................................................................................................................................................38
DateFormat......................................................................................................................................................38
DaylightSavingsTime...................................................................................................................................38
Time/DateLocking........................................................................................................................................38
Time/DateSyncingtoDVR..........................................................................................................................38
On-ScreenTitler..............................................................................................................................................................39
LanguageSettings.........................................................................................................................................................39
5.5 Text Display ..............................................................................................................................................................................40
ScreenBlank...................................................................................................................................................................40
DisplayLines....................................................................................................................................................................40
CharactersperLine.......................................................................................................................................................40
DisplayFormat.................................................................................................................................................................41
LineCompress................................................................................................................................................................41
SpaceCompress............................................................................................................................................................41
LeftJustified....................................................................................................................................................................41
ScrollDelay......................................................................................................................................................................41
Display...............................................................................................................................................................................41
5.6 Communication.......................................................................................................................................................................42
RegisterSettings............................................................................................................................................................42
InterfaceType..................................................................................................................................................42
RXBaudrate.....................................................................................................................................................42
TXBaudrate.....................................................................................................................................................43
TXProtocol.......................................................................................................................................................43
Parity..................................................................................................................................................................43
DataBits............................................................................................................................................................43
HardwareHandshaking................................................................................................................................43
SoftwareHandshaking..................................................................................................................................44
AutoLinefeed...................................................................................................................................................44
NetworkSettings............................................................................................................................................................44
Type....................................................................................................................................................................44
Address.............................................................................................................................................................45
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Protocol.............................................................................................................................................................45
BaudRate.........................................................................................................................................................45
NetworkProgram........................................................................................................................................................46
AddressID............................................................................................................................................................46
SelectChannel ...........................................................................................................................................46
NetworkMaster Reset ..............................................................................................................................................47
AddressID ...............................................................................................................................................47
Do Master Reset .................................................................................................................................47
5.7 ExceptionReport.....................................................................................................................................................................48
Overview...........................................................................................................................................................................48
ExceptionHistory............................................................................................................................................................49
Total Exceptions ................................................................................................................................49
View Exceptions ............................................................................................................................49
DVRSelection.....................................................................................................................................................50
Time Search ...........................................................................................................................................50
OutputExceptions..........................................................................................................................................51
ClearHistory ..............................................................................................................................................51
SetExceptions................................................................................................................................................................52
Display.........................................................................................................................................................52
Output.............................................................................................................................................................52
HistoryBuffer ...........................................................................................................................................53
ExceptionString..............................................................................................................................................53
Range.................................................................................................................................................................54
Operator............................................................................................................................................................54
Output .....................................................................................................................................................................56
TimeStamping................................................................................................................................................................56
DuplicateLine..................................................................................................................................................................56
ScrollMatching...............................................................................................................................................................57
5.8 AlarmOutputs............................................................................................................................................................................57
AlarmNo...........................................................................................................................................................................57
Alarm Trigger..................................................................................................................................................................57
NormalState....................................................................................................................................................................57
AlarmDuration................................................................................................................................................................58
FlagType...........................................................................................................................................................................58
FlagDuration....................................................................................................................................................................58
TriggeredText..................................................................................................................................................................58
DisplayText ..............................................................................................................................................60
OutputText .................................................................................................................................................60
Clear Screen ...........................................................................................................................................60
RTSTriggered TextDelay..............................................................................................................................60
SetTriggeredText..........................................................................................................................................60
VideoLoss.......................................................................................................................................................................61
Alarm Type (Dwell or Timed) ..........................................................................................................................61
5.9 Test/ Demo Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................61
Port1Test........................................................................................................................................................................61
Port2Test........................................................................................................................................................................61
DataCapture....................................................................................................................................................................63
CapturePort1To Port 1 ................................................................................................................................63
CapturePort 1, 2toPort1.........................................................................................................................63
CapturePort1to Memory ............................................................................................................................64
CapturePort1,2 to Memory ........................................................................................................................64
DumpMemory.................................................................................................................................................65
RegisterDemo.................................................................................................................................................................65
Version ID ..........................................................................................................................................................................65
5.10 Download/UploadSetup......................................................................................................................................................66
Download/UploadSetup Using VSI-ProMax toVSI-ProMax..............................................................................66
Download/UploadSetupUsingaPC...........................................................................................................................68
PC Programming Software ..........................................................................................................................68
UpdateFirmware..............................................................................................................................................................71
5.11 Help...........................................................................................................................................................................................74
ProblemSolvingGuide ...............................................................................................................................................................74
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FIGURES
Figure1:Front ofthe VSI-ProMax.............................................11
Figure2:VSI-ProMaxNetworkConnectors............................11
Figure3 : VSI-ProMax RearConnections ..............................11
Figure4: VSI-Pro Max Connections........................................13
Figure5: VSI-Pro Max EarthGrounding Connection ............14
Figure6 : FourFrontPanel Push ButtonofVSI-Pro Max .....15
Figure 7 : Front Panel Push Button of VSI-Pro Max (Down) 15
Figure 8 : Front Panel Push Button of VSI-Pro Max (Up) .....16
Figure 9 : Front Panel Push Button of VSI-Pro Max (Set) ....16
Figure 9A : Front Panel Push Button of VSI-Pro Max for
PC Programming Temporary Access ....................16
Figure10 :VSI-ProMaxMain-Menu .............................................17
Figure11: Register Select Sub-MenuPage 1 .........................18
Figure12:TCPIPSub-Menu ..........................................................18
Figure13:TCPIPIPAddressSub-Menu...................................18
Figure14:TCPIPDisplayInformationSub-Menu ...................18
Figure15 : Addressable VSI-ADD Sub-Menu............................19
Figure16 : ADS Sub-Menu ...........................................................19
Figure 17 : Register Select Sub-Menu Page 2 ......................19
Figure18: Bleep Sub-Menu ......................................................19
Figure19:CashCounterSub-Menu.........................................19
Figure20:GloryGFR-220Sub-Menu........................................19
Figure21: CasioSub-Menu Page 1..........................................20
Figure22:Casio Sub-Menu Page 2 ..........................................20
Figure23:CasioSub-Menu Page 3...........................................20
Figure24:CasioTE-2200Sub-Menu........................................20
Figure25: Casion TE-2200 TPIF Sub-Menu............................20
Figure26:CasioTE-3000Sub-Menu........................................20
Figure27:CasioTE-4000Sub-Menu........................................20
Figure28:CasionTE-4500Sub-Menu......................................21
Figure29:CasioSub-MenuPage4...........................................21
Figure30:CasioSub-MenuPage5............................................21
Figure31:CasioTK-T500Sub-Menu........................................21
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APPENDICES
AppendixA: Problem Solving Guide......................................74
AppendixB: Hard Alarm Output.................................... .........77
AppendixC : DVR TextInput Connections.............................78
AppendixD: UTP Connections ................................................79
Appendix E : P2RS/P2RS-Pro Parallel to Serial Converter 80
AppendixF : USBto RS-232Converter .................................81
AppendixG: VSIB Installation ....................................................82
AppendixH:ECRInterface Cards ............................................83
Appendix I : ANSI Driver Commnads ....................................83
Appendix J : RS-232 to RS-485/RS-422 Converter ..............84
AppendixK:UARTModule........................................................85
AppendixL:RegComIBM .........................................................86
AppendixM : TCIP232Adapter POS Client Server....................87
AppendixN : VSI-ProMax Networking ..................................90
AppendixO :Master /Slave Networking...............................91
Appendix P : Vnetworker / Networker Compatibility .........94
AppendixQ :AVERS-485 Networking Protocol...................95
Appendix R : Time Sync & Alarm Sync .................................96
Appendix S : VSI-Pro Max Jumper Settings .......................98
Appendix T : VSI-Pro Max Case Disassembly ..................99
Appendix U : AL-16 Alarm Output Adapter ......................101
Appendix V : POS & CCTV Applications ..........................101
AppendixW : LimitedWarranty ............................................102
TABLES
Table 1 : Pin-Out of the DB-9 Female Connector on the VSI-
Pro Max ........................................................................12
Table 2 : RS-232 DB-9 Pin-Out vs VSI-Pro Max DB-9 ........12
Table 3 : Pin-Out of the DB-9 Female Connector on the VSI-
Pro Max RS-422 / RS-485 .................................................13
Table 4 : VSI-Pro Max RJ45 Pin Outs ...................................79
Table 5 : ANSI Driver Commands ..........................................83
Table 6 : RegCom IBM Dipswitch Configuration ..............86
Table 7 : VSI-Pro Max Master Output .............................92
Table 8 : Hydra DB-9 Pin Out ...........................................92
Table 9 : RJ45 Network Connector Pin Out ..............92
Table 10 : RS-485 Network Data Cable Wiring .................93
Table 11 : Hydra RS-232 Parameters ..................................93
Table 12 : Network Parameters .............................................93
Table 13 : Hydra/RegCom Dipswitch Settings ....................93
Figure32 : Clarity EPOS Sub-Menu............................................21
Figure33: Register Selection Sub-Menu Page 3.....................21
Figure34: DeltaSono3.1Sub-Menu........................................21
Figure35:DigiPOSSub-Menu ..................................................21
Figure36: DresserWayneSub-Menu......................................22
Figure37: POS/CDU Sub-Menu ................................................22
Figure38 : Nucleus Sub-Menu.................................................22
Figure 39 : Nucleus Terminal Sub-Menu ...............................22
Figure40 : NucleusPrinter Sub-Menu...................................22
Figure41 : Edacom Sub-Menu.................................................22
Figure42 : ModelE90 Sub-Menu............................................22
Figure 43 : Register Selection Sub-Menu Page 4 ..............22
Figure 44 : Epson Generic Sub-Menu Page 1 ....................22
Figure 45 : Epson Generic Sub-Menu Page 2 .....................23
Figure 46 : Easy2Touch Sub-Menu ........................................23
Figure 47 : Europad Sub-Menu ..............................................23
Figure 48 : Fujitzu Sub-Menu .................................................23
Figure 49 : Fujitzu 9920 Sub-Menu .....................................23
Figure50 : GasboySub-Menu .................................................23
Figure 51 : Geller Sub-Menu Page 1 .....................................23
Figure 52 : Geller Sub-Menu Page 2.....................................23
Figure 53 : Register Selection Sub-Menu Page 5 ..........23
Figure 54 : Gilbarco Sub-Menu ..............................................24
Figure 55 : IBM Sub-Menu .................................................24
Figure 56 : IBM 3151 Terminal Sub-Menu ......................24
Figure 57 : IBM RDS Sub-Menu.........................................24
Figure 58 : IBM 4610TF6 Sub-Menu .....................................24
Figure 59 : ICL Sub-Menu ..................................................25
Figure 60 : ICL 2000/4000 Sub-Menu .............................25
Figure 61 : ICL 2000 Sub-Menu ........................................25
Figure 62 : ICL 3000 Sub-Menu .........................................25
Figure 63 : ICL 5000 Sub-Menu ..........................................25
Figure 64 : I-Cntrl Int Javelin Viper Sub-Menu ...............25

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Figure 65 : Register Selection Sub-Menu Page 6 .........25
Figure 66 : JCM Sub-Menu ....................................................25
Figure67: Merit Sub-Menu.......................................................26
Figure68 : Micrelec Sub-Menu.................................................26
Figure 69 : Micrelec MS Series Sub-Menu...........................26
Figure 70 : Micrelec 9500 Sub-Menu .....................................26
Figure 71 : Register Selection Menu Page 7 ........................26
Figure72 : MicrosSub-Menu ...................................................26
Figure 73 : Micros IDN Network Sub-Menu ..........................26
Figure 74 : Micros ISN Network Sub-Menu ..........................27
Figure 75 : Micros 3700 V4.X Sub-Menu ..............................27
Figure 76 : NCR Sub-Menu Page 1 ........................................27
Figure 77 : NCR Sub-Menu Page 2 ........................................27
Figure 78 : NCR 7059 Sub-Menu ...........................................27
Figure79 : NixdorfSub-Menu.................................................28
Figure 80 : Beetle/50 Printers Sub-Menu ..........................28
Figure 81 : Nixdorf Beetle Sub-Menu ................................28
Figure 82 : Norand 1200 Sub-Menu .................................28
Figure 83 : Omega 2000 Sub-Menu ................................28
Figure 84 : Omron Sub-Menu ............................................28
Figure 85 : Register Selection Menu Page 8 ..............28
Figure 86 : Panansonic Sub-Menu .................................28
Figure 87 : PAR Sub-Menu ...............................................29
Figure 88 : Paragon Clarity Sub-Menu ........................29
Figure 89 : Pole Display Sub-Menu ..............................29
Figure 90 : Emax Sub-Menu ...........................................29
Figure 91 : Toshiba Sub-Menu .......................................29
Figure 92 : Ultimate PD2000 Sub-Menu .......................29
Figure 93 : Register Selection Menu Page 9 ..............29
Figure 94 : Posiflex Sub-Menu ........................................29
Figure 95 : Prosper Sub-Menu ........................................30
Figure 96 : Register Selection Menu Page 10 .............30
Figure 97 : Riva Sub-Menu .................................................30
Figure 98 : Samsung Sub-Menu Page 1 .........................30
Figure 99 : Samsung Sub-Menu Page 2 ...........................30
Figure100 : ER-1880 Sub-Menu...............................................30
Figure101 : SchlumbergerSub-Menu ....................................31
Figure 102 : Register Selection Menu Page 11 ....................31
Figure103 : Sensor Sub-Menu.................................................31
Figure104 : NE134 CounterSub-Menu ...................................31
Figure105 : Sensorsoft Sub-Menu..........................................31
Figure106 : SharpSub-MenuPage 1 .....................................31
Figure107 : SharpSub-MenuPage 2 .....................................31
Figure108 : SharpSub-MenuPage 3 .....................................31
Figure109 : SharpSub-MenuPage 4................................. ...32
Figure 110 : Sharp ER-A410/420 Sub-Menu .........................32
Figure 111 : Sharp 750 ER-01PU Sub-Menu ........................32
Figure 112 : Sharp UP600/700 Sub-Menu ............................32
Figure 113 : UP3000/3300 Sub-Menu ....................................32
Figure114 :Sicom Sub-Menu.................................................32
Figure 115 : Spedi CCTV Sub-Menu ......................................32
Figure 116 : Register Selection Menu Page 12 ...............32
Figure 117 : Suntronic Sub-Menu .........................................33
Figure 118 : TCI Sub-Menu .....................................................33
Figure 119 : Team POS Sub-Menu ......................................33
Figure 120 : Team POS 2000 Sub-Menu ...........................33
Figure 121 : Team POS 3000 Sub-Menu .............................33
Figure 122 : TEC Sub-Menu Page 1 ......................................33
Figure 123 : TEC Sub-Menu Page 2 ......................................33
Figure 124 : TEC Slip Printer Sub-Menu ..............................33
Figure 125 : Register Selection Menu Page 13 ..............34
Figure 126 : TKMAXX Sub-Menu ..........................................34
Figure 127 : Tokheim Fuel POS Sub-Menu ........................34
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Figure 128 : Uniwell Sub-Menu Page 1 .............................34
Figure 129 : Uniwell Sub-Menu Page 2 .............................34
Figure130:Uniwell UN4025 Sub-Menu ...................................34
Figure131 : Uniwell DX890/891Sub-Menu .............................35
Figure132: Uniwell SX7000/800/850 Sub-Menu ....................35
Figure133 : UniwellSX875/8000/8500 Sub-Menu.................35
Figure134: Uniwell UX60 Sub-Menu .......................................35
Figure 135 : Register Selection Menu Page 14 .....................35
Figure136 : VectronSub-Menu ................................................36
Figure137:VerifoneSub-Menu................................................36
Figure138 : WeighScale Sub-MenuPage1 ..........................36
Figure139 : WeighScale Sub-MenuPage2 ..........................36
Figure140 :Vishay Weighbridge Sub-Menu ..........................36
Figure141 : Wincor Sub-Menu.................................................36
Figure142 : BA63-1Sub-Menu ................................................36
Figure 143 : Screen Setup Sub- Menu ..................................37
Figure144 : ClockSub-Menu ..................................................37
Figure 145 : T/D Locking Sub-Menu ...................................38
Figure 146 : On-Screen Titler Sub-Menu ..........................39
Figure 147 : Language Selection Sub-Menu .............\....39
Figure 148 : Text Display Sub-Menu .................................40
Figure 149 : Communication Sub-Men ............................42
Figure 150 : Register Settings Sub-Menu .......................42
Figure 151 : Network Settings Sub-Menu ........................44
Figure 152 : Network Program Sub-Menu .......................46
Figure 153 : Main Programming Menu of Slave ..............46
Figure 154 : Network Master Reset Sub-Menu ................47
Figure 155 : Exception Report Sub-Menu .........................49
Figure 156 : Exception History Sub-Menu .........................49
Figure 157 : Display of View Exceptions Sub-Menu ......49
Figure 158 : DVR Selection Sub-Menu ..............................50
Figure 159 : DVR-3011,3021,MVDR3000/5000 Sub-Menu 50
Figure 160 : Display of Time Search ....................................50
Figure 161 : VSI-Pro Max & MVDR3000/5000 Connections 51
Figure 162 : Set Exception Sub-Menu ...............................52
Figure 163 : Scroll Matching Sub-Menu .............................57
Figure 164 : Alarm Outputs Sub-Menu .............................57
Figure 165 : Triggered Text Sub-Menu .............................59
Figure 166 : Set Triggered Text Sub-Menu .......................60
Figure 167 : Test/Demo Mode Sub-Menu ...........................61
Figure 168 : Port 1 Test Sub-Menu ....................................61
Figure 169 : Receive [RX] Test Display ............................61
Figure 170 : Transmit [TX] Test Display ..............................62
Figure 171 : RX/TX Display ..............................................62
Figure 172 : Baudrate Scan Display ..............................62
Figure 173 : Data Capture Sub- Menu ...........................63
Figure 174 : Capture Port 1 to Port 1 Display ............64
Figure 175 : Capture Port 1,2 to Port 1 Display .........64
Figure 176 : Capture Port 1 to Memory Display ..........65
Figure 177 : Capture Port 1,2 to Memory Display ........65
Figure 178 : Register Demo Sub-Menu .........................66
Figure 179 : Download/Upload Data Cable ...................67
Figure 180 : Download/Upload Setup Connection .......67
Figure 181 : Download/Upload Setup Sub-Menu .........68
Figure 182 : Download Setup Sub-Menu & Display ....68
Figure 183 : Upload Setup Sub-Menu & Display ...........68
Figure 183A : Four Front Panel Push Buttons of VSI-Pro Max
for PC Programming Temporary Access ...........69
Figure 184 : PC Programming Main Menu ........................69
Figure 185 : Remote Menu ..................................................70
Figure 186 : File Menu ..........................................................71
Figure 187 : Help Menu ........................................................71
Figure 188 : PC Programming Cable Pin Out .................71

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Figure188A: Update Firmware Sub-menu.............................72
Figure188B : UpdateFirmware Connecting ..........................72
Figure188C : UpdateFirmware Status ...................................72
Figure188D : Update FirmwareActive Mode.........................72
Figure189 : UpdateFirmwareSub-Menu ..............................74
Figure190 : HyperTerminal MainMenu ..................................74
Figure191: Connect To Menu ..................................................75
Figure191A : Communications Menu ........................................75
Figure192 : Baud RateSettings Menu....................................75
Figure193 : In-SystemProgramming Display .......................76
Figure194:HelpSub-Menu .......................................................77
Figure195: Hard Alarm OutputExamples ..............................80
Figure196 : DVR TextInput Connections ...............................81
Figure197 : DVR RS-485Pin Outs ...........................................81
Figure198: UTP Connections ..................................................82
Figure199 : RJ45Connector PinOut .....................................82
Figure200 :CAT5 Breakout Example......................................82
Figure 201 : P2RS-Pro Converter Front Panel .....................83
Figure 202 : P2RS or P2RS-Pro Converter Rear Panel .....83
Figure 203 : P2RS or P2RS-Pro Cables .................................83
Figure 204 : P2RS or P2RS-Pro Comm Cable Pin Out .......83
Figure 205 : USB232 Adapter Jumper Locations ..............84
Figure206 : USB232Adapter ..................................................84
Figure 207 : USB232 PC Connections ...................................84
Figure208 :VSI-Pro FrontPanel ............................................85
Figure209 : VSIBRearPanel ..................................................85
Figure210 :VSIB FrontPanel ................................................85
Figure211 : VSIBConnections ...............................................85
Figure 212 : Cable Connection to VSIB .................................85
Figure 213 : Pin Out for VSIB to VSI-Pro ............................85
Figure 214 : TK6000/7000 ECR PCB & Cable .....................86
Figure 215 : TK2300 ECR PCB & Cable ..............................86
Figure 216 : TE2200 TPIF Thermal Printer Adapter ........86
Figure 217 : RS-232 to RS-485/422 Converter PCB .......87
Figure 218 : RS-232 to RS-485/422 Terminal Connections 87
Figure 219 : RS-232 to RS-485/422 DB9 Connections 87
Figure 220 : UART Module Installation ..............................88
Figure 221 : TCPIP232 Adapter Front Panel ......................90
Figure 222 : TCPIP232 Adapter Rear Panel ......................90
Figure 223 : TCPIP232 Adapter Connections ...................90
Figure 224 : TCPIP232 Cable Pin Out .................................90
Figure 225 : TCPIP232 Client/Server with AVE DVR ......91
Figure 226 : TCPIP232 Client/Server with Any DVR .....91
Figure 227 : TCPIP232 Client/ServerwithAVE Networking 92
Figure 228 : TCPIP232 Client/Server Direct IP ..............92
Figure 229 : DS-20-OF Rack of 16 VSI-Pro Max .........94
Figure 230 : RJ45 Network Connector ........................94
Figure 231 : AVE RS-485 Networking ...........................95
Figure 232 : VSI-Pro Max Front Panel ..........................96
Figure 233 : Hydra/RegCom Front Panel .....................96
Figure 234 : Hydra/RegCom Rear Panel ......................96
Figure 235 : Vnetworker Connections .........................97
Figure 236 : Hydra Vnetworker Connections ...........97
Figure 237 : AVE RS-485 Networking & AVE DVRs .......99
Figure 238 : MVDR3000/5000 Sub-Menu ...........................99
Figure 239 : MVDR3000/5000 Sub-Menu ..........................100
Figure 240 : AVE DVR and Cash Register Connections 100
Figure 241 : VSI-Pro Max PCB Jumper Settings .............101
Figure 242 : AL-16 RS-232 & Power Connections .........104
Figure 243 : AL-16 Relay Output Connectors ...................104

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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 holdALL theAVE Interfaces in one unit with full remote PC
orDVRprogrammingfor register selection,setupsandonsite firmwareupdating.Newvideo processing circuitryallows
usewithnewWDR cameras andlowvideoof commonly usedUTPadapters.Built inRS-232,RS-485,RS422,Passive
and the new Opto-Isolated selection, gives complete isolation from the POS/Cash Register from the video system.
Internal40Mhzoperationallows forcombiningthe NetworkingfunctionsoftheHydra, Regcom,NetworkerorVnetworker
withinoneconvenientunit with looping RJ45sforaseem-less solution formultipletillconfigurations.
TheVSI-ProMaxallowscharacters to beinsertedintoanyvideo source viaanRS-232/RS-422 / RS-485 link.
Thisallowscashregisters, computers,scales,poledisplays, printersoranyRS-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
usertosimplyprogramall functions andfeaturesoftheVSI-Pro Max. Thisincludescharactersposition,gray scale and
awidevarietytext processing functions includingexceptionsandalarming features.
Whetherusedwithacash registerprovidingrealtimedata onanRS-232portortappingoffa serialprinterorpole
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
markettoday. Now availabletheTCPIP232Adapterforinterfacingto EthernetLANnetworksto capturecommonprinter
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-
vicesorotheralarming devicesviathe2hardwired opencollectoralarmoutputs.
TheVSI-ProMax also hasanadditional RS-232/RS-485 outputthatcan send theformatedASCII texttoa DVR
whichcanstore thedataas anelectronicfilein additiontoinserted intheactual videoimage.Thisadditional RS-485port
supports full networking of up to 16 VSI-Pro Max without any external devices using theAVE RS-485 Network.
The Exception Processor of the VSI-Pro Max provides the intelligence to bring questionable or exceptional
transactionstoview fortheuser.Thisallows theuserto quicklyandeasilyreview employeetransactionsto identifyfraud
and theft transactions at the cash register. When used with a compatible DVR, the VSI-Pro Max can command or be
commandedbytheDVRto automatically search tothetransactioninquestionfor instant review oftherecordedvideo.
Withthenew“Scroll Matching” feature,userscaneasily set anderasescrollingadvertising messages fromthe
customerdisplayorprinterbutalwaysrecordthe valid transactions.
The VSI-Pro Max is fully networkable with other VSI-Pro Max or our “Networker”, “Vnetworker”, “Hydra” and
“Regcom”lineofproducts.These devices when connectedtotheVSI-Proor ECR InterfacesorAdapters 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
producereportsfor management.
The VSI-Pro Max is fully remotely downloadable, uploadable or programmable by our PC Programming Soft-
ware.Thisutilizes adirectconnectionvia RS-232fromalaptop totheVSI-ProMax. CompleteVSI-ProMax settings can
besavedon thelaptopand uploadedtothe VSI-ProMaxat will.Upto 16VSI-ProMax canbeprogrammed fromoneRS-
232connectionon theMasterunitover theAVENetwork.Thisismainlyused fordealermaintanenceorfor singlestation
userprogrammingorwhen cameras ormonitorsarenot easilyavailable.
Firmwareisalsodownloadable inthefieldwith anycommunicationsprogramso new updatesandfeatures 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 theAVE 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
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2.1 FEATURES
............400RegisterSelectionsSelectablevia OSD or remotePCProgrammingSoftware
............User Selectable Full Duplex Bi-Directional POS / Cash Register Communications
RS-232C
RS-232COpticallyIsolated (SeeAppendix S Page98for Configuration)
RS-485FullDuplex, RS-422HalfDuplex
PassiveTap(Hi-Z)
............RS-232C or RS-485 Output of all data or exceptions to DVRs, modems, printers or computers
............DualRJ45Connectorsfor easy RS-485NetworkingwithStandardCAT5Cabling
(SeeAppendix N&OPage 90 foradditionalinformation)
............BuiltInHydra,Regcom, Networker and VnetworkerHardwareandProtocol
............Diagnostic LEDs for Power, POS Communication & Network Communication
............Video InputAGC and Video Output can Drive two 75 ohm loads at 1VP-P
............VideoandPowerInput Surge and LightningSuppressionwithExternal Grounding Lug
............Video Low or Lost LED indication and alarming function
............40 Mhz Processing with 128K Program and 128K SRAM Memory for High Performance Processing
............Multi Language Support, English, Spanish and German
............ProgrammableTime-StampandTriggerTextOn-Screen and ExceptionOutput
............Time/DateSearchngwithCompatibleDVR
............Time/Date Syncing with Compatible DVR from POS T/D
............UniversalTime/DateFormat,AutomaticDaylightSavingsAdjustment andRegisterT/D Locking
............800 Lines of Exception History Buffer
............16 Triggered Text associated with 16 virtual alarms
............2Built-inProgrammableHardAlarmOutputs (SeeAppendix B Page 77forapplicationinformation)
............Alarm Input for drawer open, safe open, etc. with programmable time delay
(SeeAppendixSPage 98forproperjumper configurations)
............Alarm Syncing with Compatible DVR fromAlarm Input
............LargeDataBuffersforinput/output to accommodatenewerandfasterregisters
............Powerful Data FilteringAlgorithms like Truncating, Space Filtering and Duplicate Line Filtering
............RemovingAdvertising Message on PrintersorCustomerDisplaysvia the Scroll MatchingFunction
............EasyOn-ScreenMenu-DrivenSetup andProgramming
............Auto Baud Rate Detection
............24 Field Programmable Exceptions with Numeric Range
............On-screen Flagging of Exceptions withAsterisk or Reverse Text
............AlarmTriggerText Output for Display ofEvents orControlofPTZorother equipment
............ProgrammableDelayedScreenBlanking
............Scroll Delay for non real time recording
............Choice of 1 to 11 lines Displayed On-Screen up to 40 Characters per Line
............On-screen Titler up to 40 characters
............Gray scale and Border Selection from Front Panel
............Built-in Test and Diagnostic Modes
............Built-in Multiple Types of Cash Register Demos
............Upload/DownloadandProgrammingtoa PC oranotherVSI-ProMax
............Dual or Single Channel Data Captured either to the Memory or to the Serial Port
............LocalFirmwareDownloadable
............Local/RemoteProgrammingvia PC Software orCompatibleDVR
............Full Programming and Firmware update over theAVE Network for up to 16 VSI-Pro Max
............CompatiblewithAVEAL-16 ExternalRelayInterfaceadapterfor additional HardAlarm Outputs
............SupportsAVEUARTdaughterboard for full compatibilitywithstandard 16550 UARTand givesfullemulation
ability while using as a Master (SeeAppendix K Page 85 for installation and configuration)
2. FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
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2.2 SPECIFICATIONS
VideoIn(BNC) 0.5VP-P to 2VP-PAGCTerm. 75 ohms, 90V Gas Discharge Suppression
Video Out (BNC) 1V P-P Terminated or Unterminated can drive two 75 ohm loads
Video S / N better than 50dB
Video B / W better than 7MHz
Power (DC Coax 2.1mmx5.5mm) 9-12VDC 170mA 18V MOV Surge Suppression
Battery Backup NiMH 1 year with 24 hour charge
Register Serial Port Bi-Directional RS-232C RS-232 Opto RS-485 / RS-422 PassiveHi-Z
(DB9Female) RXD- Pin2 RXD-Pin2 A - Pin 4 RXD-Pin2
TXD-Pin 3 GND - Pin 5 B - Pin 6 TXD-Pin 3
GND - Pin 5 SeeAppendix S GND - Pin 5 GND - Pin 5
Baud Rate AUTO, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 28.8K, 38.4K, 57.6K, 115.2K
WordLength 7 or 8 (7 bit No Parity only supported with UART PCB installed)
Parity ODD, EVEN, NONE
Stop Bits 1
UARTPCBOption Installed Full16550SupportUses RXD2and TXD8
RTS/CTS Handshaking ONorOFF(3.3K Pull Up JumperSelectable)
DTR /DSR 3.3K Pull Up (3.3K Pull Up Jumper Selectable)
Data Buffer 128K bytes
Data/Network Port (RJ45 X2 in Parallel) RS-232 or RS-485 TXD Only or RS-485 Bi-Directional (Jumper 4 & 11)
Baud Rate 1200-115.2K, 8 bits, No Parity, 1 stop Bit
Alarm Outputs Pin 1 & 9 Open Collector 12VDC @ 20mA (Jumpers 18 & 6)
Alarm Input Pin 7 (RTS) Closure to Ground, 12 VDC Max
Real Time Clock 12 or 24 Hr with Auto Daylight Savings Time Programmable
Date Format MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, YY/MM/DD Julian Calendar
Display Characters 40
Number of Lines 1-11
CharacterandBorderGray Scale 8levelsofGray each
Screen Update Delay .5s ON or OFF
Auto Scolling from last line
Line Processing Compress, Truncate, Space Compress, Left Justify, Scroll Matching
DVR Support MVDR2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, DMS-3001, DVR-3011, DVR-3021
WatchdogTimerHardware &Software
Local/Remote Programming viaPCSoftware
Local/Remote Firmware Updating
HistoryBufferDownloadable /Searchable
40MhzProcessorOperation
TemperatureRating 0 - 50 degrees Celsius
32 - 122 degrees Fahrenheit
Humidity Non-Condensing 85% RH
Weight 0.68 Kg or 1.5 lbs
MetalEnclosureBeige 130L x 127W x 38H (mm) or 5.12L x 5W x 1.5H (in)
Maximum SizewithConnectors 145L x 127W x 43H (mm) or 5.7L x 5W x 1.7H (in)
Packed in White Box with Manual 1.02 Kg or 2.26 lbs; 340L x 190W x 85H(mm) or 13.4L x 86.2W x 3.35H(in)
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
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The VSI-Pro Max will overlay the characters on any composite video source. The video input can be virtually any
basebandorcomposite videosource.The VSI-ProMaxwillacceptNTSC,RS-170,RS-330,CCIR,PALorSECAMvideo
formats.The Video input to the VSI-Pro Max is a standard BNC connector, terminated at 75 [ohms].
Aftercompletingthe interface installationas described in theseparateInstallationGuideforyour specific cash register,
computer,radargun or otherserialdevice,connect the videoinputsourceto thevideoinputBNC on therearofthe VSI-
ProMax.The BNC videooutputgoesout tothevideosystem (VCR, DVR,quad,switcher,multiplexer,ormonitor). This
connectionisshownin Figure 4.Thevideooutput from theVSI-ProMaxis 1[V] PeaktoPeakinto a 75[ohm]load.Most
monitors or televisions with direct video inputs are terminated with a 75 ohm load. If the monitor is not terminated, the
VSI-Pro Max will still output 1[V] Peak to Peak. The VSI-Pro Max will be able to drive two terminated loads without loss
ofvideolevel.
TheVSI-ProMax usesa9-12VDC @300[mA]UL/CSApowersupplywhichmust bepluggedinto thePowerinput onthe
VSI-Pro Max’s rear Panel utilizing a DC Coax type connector.
Figure 3: VSI-Pro Max Rear Connections
NOTE
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The input video level must be between 0.5V - 2.0V Peak to Peak. If the video is lower or not
presenttheVL(VideoLost) LED will illuminatesignifyinglowor no video andtheVSI-ProMaxwill
haveapooror no output videosignal.
3. CONNECTIONS
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
Figure 2: VSI-Pro Max RJ45 RS-485 Network
Connections
Figure 1: VSI-Pro Max Front Indicator LEDs
and Programming Pushbuttons
3.1 LED Indicators
Power Green Signifies power is supplied to the unit
NetworkLED Green ThisLED flasheswheneverdatais
sentorreceivedon the NetworkPort
RegisterData Red ThisLEDflashes wheneverdatais
receivedfromthe cash register
VideoError Red This LEDilluminateswiththe video
level is not present or too low
FIRMWARE UPDATE ERROR: If boththe“Network LED”and
the “Register LED” are ON CONTINUOUSLY, this means the
VSI-Pro Max has no firmware installed. Please refer to Section
5.10Page68+forfirmware updateinstrustions.Firmwarecanbe
updated via the PC Programming Software or any communica-
tions program like Hyper Terminal with the PC Programming/
FirmwareCablePart #021-158.
Temporary PC Programming Mode
When you hold in the “Up” and “Set” buttons for
longer than 3 seconds the “Network LED” and
the“Register LED”will flash together. Thissig-
nifies the unit has been enabled to RS-232 at a
baud rate of 9600 so the PC Programming soft-
warecanconfigure theunit.Upon exittheunit will
revertto previoussettings orany newsettings pro-
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3.2 RS-232 SERIAL INPUT
TheVSI-ProMax acceptsserialdatavia theDB-9Female connector locatedonthe rearofVSI-ProMax. Thisconnector
is similar to “AT” type computer RS-232 serial ports and the pin out is identical.Table 1 shows the standard pin out for
VSI-ProMaxRS-232femaleconnector.Ontheother handTable2comparestheVSI-Pro MaxRS-232with standard“AT”
computer’s RS-232connector.
Table 2: RS-232 DB-9 Pin-Out vs VSI-Pro Max DB-9 Pin-Out
Table 1: Pin-Out of the DB-9 Female Connector on the VSI-Pro Max
1 Alarm Out 1 From VSI-Pro Max Open Collector Transisitor
2 Receive Data To VSI-Pro Max Data from Cash Register
3 Transmit Data From VSI-Pro Max Data to Cash Register
4 DTR From VSI-Pro Max Remain High or RS-485 Input (+)(A)
5 Ground ------------------- Signal / Power Gnd or Isolated RS-232 Input Gnd
6 DSR From VSI-Pro Max Remain High or RS-485 Input (-)(B)
7 RTS To VSI-Pro Max Alarm Input or Hardware Handshaking
8 CTS From VSI-Pro Max DVR RS-232 Output or Hardware Handshaking
9 Alarm Out 2 From VSI-Pro Max Open Collector Transistor or Signal / Power Gnd
Pin # Label Direction Function
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
3. CONNECTIONS
1 CD (Carrier Detect ) Alarm Out 1
2 RXD ( Recieve Data ) RXD
3 TXD ( Transmit Data ) TXD
4 DTR ( Data Terminal Ready ) Aways True
5 SG ( Signal Control ) GND
6 DSR ( Data Set Ready ) Aways True
7 RTS ( Request to Send ) RTS ( Option)
8 CTS ( Clear to Send ) CTS ( Option)
9 RI ( Ring Indicator ) Alarm Out 2
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Figure 4: VSI-Pro Max Connections
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
3. CONNECTIONS
1 Alarm Out 1 Open Collector Transisitor
2 No Function No Function
3 TXD RS-232 From VSI-Pro Max (Option)
4 RS-485 (+) A Data From or To VSI-Pro Max
5 Ground
6 RS-485 (-) B Data From or To VSI-Pro Max
7 RTS ( Alarm In ) To VSI-Pro Max
8 CTS or RS-232 Out From VSI-Pro Max
9 Alarm Out 2 Open Collector Transistor
PIN # FUNCTION DIRECTION
Note: When the RS-485 port is set for Bi-Directional RS-485 the TXD port has no function. When the RS-485
port is set for recieve data only then the TXD port can be used for an RS-232 output.
Table 3: Pin-Out of the DB-9 Female Connector on the VSI-Pro RS-422/RS-485
VSI-Pro Max
CASHREGISTER
MONITOR
RS-232 or
RS-485
Direct or
ECR
Interface
RG-59U
WALL TRANSFORMER
9-12VDC 300mA
To Earth Ground for
Lightning and Surge Suppression
Networking to additional
VSI-Pro Max, Regcom,
Networker, Vnetworker or
PC Software Application
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VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
Grounding and Isolation
TheVSI-ProMaxhas an isolated internalsignal/powergroundfrom the case orchassisground.Therefore maintaining
thisisolationwillinsureproper surge and lightningsuppressionwhenthe chassis is groundedproperly.
Video Surge / Lightning Protection
TheVSI-ProMax hasaninternalGas DischargeSurgeSuppressor on thevideoinput. Thisenableshighinput surgesto
besuppressedso nottodamage theinternalcircuitry oftheVSI-Pro Max.Voltagespikesbetween videosignaland video
ground will be clamped and also between both of these signals and chassis ground. For this suppression to be fully
effectivethe“Earth” groundinglugbetween thetwoBNC connectorsmustbeconnectedtoasolid andtrueearth ground.
A good earth ground is a long metal rod into the ground 6’ or connection to copper water pipes.
NOTE: If ground loops are in excess of 90 VAC to Earth or Signal ground the internal surge suppress make not be
effectiveandcauseundo noise inthevideo.Ifthis is thecasedonot use the chassisgroundinglugfor undo voltagewill
be shorted through the suppression circuitry of the VSI-Pro Max.
Power Surge / Lightning Suppression
TheVSI-ProMax hasMOV(Metal OxideVaristors) acrossthepower inputtosignal groundandfrom bothofthesesignal
tochassisgroundclampingat 18VDC.Forthis suppressiontobefullyeffective the“Earth”grounding lugbetweenthetwo
BNC connectors must be connected to a solid and true earth ground.Agood earth ground is a long metal rod into the
ground6’orconnectionto copper waterpipes.
RS-232 DB9F Shielding
Theshieldof theDB9RS-232 connectoralsoconnectstochassisground.Therefore thisshieldshould notbeconnected
to any signal ground of any RS-232 signal or power signal. If for some reason the source or destination devices have
internal connections from signal ground to the shield then the shield should not be connected on VSI-Pro Max end to
maintain signal ground and earth ground isolation. The internal Opto Isolation circuitry for the RS-232 should also be
used in these types of situations to completely isolate the VSI-Pro Max from the source or destination device ground.
Propershieldingof RS-232signalswill extendthelengthof wiringespeciallyat highdataratesandeliminatenoisebeing
coupledintothe eitherasource ordestinationdevicebysurroundingEMIorRFIgeneratedbyotherequipmentwithinthe
installation.
Figure 5 : VSI-Pro Max Earth Grounding Connection
3. CONNECTIONS
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The VSI-Pro Max is programmed by pressing and releasing specific combinations of the four front panel push buttons.
Via thesefoursimplebuttons, allofthepowerful programming featuresoftheText Inserterareavailable.Avideosource
andamonitormust beconnectedinorder to seetheprogrammingmenus. Ifnovideosource or monitorisavailableyou
canusethePCProgramming Software to configuretheVSI-ProMaxfrom the RS-232 portandanylaptop.
4.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
The front panel controls are provided to allow entry into the Programming Mode via the Main Menu, Access for PC
Programmingwithoutvideo connectedandsimplechanging ofthedisplay’svertical andhorizontalposition andthegray
scale or border. The later eliminates the need of the user to enter the main menu and inadvertently change important
programmingsetups.
1)Pressandholdthe “Down” button.
2) Press and release the “Reset” button.
3)Releasethe “Down” button.
4) Press “Down” or “Up” to select the Gray Scale.
5) When choice is made, press and release the “Set” button.
4. USER FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
Figure 6 : Four Front Panel Push Buttons of VSI-Pro Max
Down Up Set Reset
Figure 7: Four Front Pannel Push Buttons of VSI-Pro Max (Down)
Changing the Gray Scale
Entering the Main Menu
Holdinthe“Down”and“Up” buttons simultaneously forlongerthan3secondsand the Main Menu willappearonthe
videomonitor.Releasebothbuttons and continuetonavigate the menusforprogramming.
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1) Press and hold the “Set” button.
2) Press and release the “Reset” button.
3) Release the “Set” button.
4) Press “Down” or “Up” to move the text block.
5) When the choice is made, press and release the “Set” button.
Changing the Horizontal Position
1. Press and hold the “Up” button.
2. Press and release the “Reset” button.
3. Release the “Up” button.
4. Press “Down” or “Up” to move the text block.
5. When the choice is made, press and release the “Set” button.
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
4. USER FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Down Up Set Reset
Figure 8: Four Front Pannel Push Buttons of VSI-Pro Max (Up)
AccessingthePC ProgrammingRS-232Connection
Holdinthe“Up” and “Set”buttonsforlongerthan 3 secondsandtheVSI-Pro Max willtemporarilybeconfiguredfor RS-
232RegisterInput at 9600baud.If youhavevideoconnected youwillseethis messageon-screenaswell. Thismodeis
also signified by the REGISTER LED and NETWORK LED flashing. This allows the user to connect the PC Program-
ming cable and program the unit without worrying about what the internal setups are. This mode can be exited at any
time by pressing the “Reset” button and the unit will return to the internal programmed settings. Do note that if you
downloadnewfirmwaretheunitwillbe reverttofactorydefaultsettings. Ifyoudownloadorchangeandsettings viathePC
Programmingsoftwarethesenewsettingswill take effect upon exit.
Down Up Set Reset
Figure 9A: Four Front Panel Push Buttons of VSI-Pro Max for PC Programming Temporary Access
Changing the Vertical Position
Down Up Set Reset
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5.2 MAIN PROGRAMMING MENU
Following is a detailed description of the menu selections and the programming capabilities of the VSI-Pro Max.
Figure 10 : VSI-Pro Max Main-Menu
5.3 REGISTER SELECT
To select a specific register, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to “REGISTER SELECT“ and press
“Set”.The REGISTERSELECTmenuwillbring up asub-menuconsisting ofregistersshownin Figure11.Youcango to
thenextorprevious pagebyplacingthe cursorinfrontof “NEXT” or“PREVIOUS“andthen pressing “Set”.To selectthe
desired register, press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to that register and press “Set”.After selecting the
register,exit outoftheREGISTERSELECTmenubypressing the“Up”or“Down”button tomovethecursorto“EXIT”and
then pressing “Set”. In the main-menu, press “Reset” to activate the programing for that specific register. REGISTER
SELECTautomatically formatstheVSI-ProMax to matchyourregister’scommunicationsettings. However,ifyou need
to change these settings, you can do so through the COMMUNICATION menu described later in this manual. Many
RegisterSelectionshaveno submenuandaresimply specialfiltersthatwhen selected areenabled.For these registers
no further explanation will be shown in this manual and the proper setups will be automatically loaded.
5. PROGRAMMING
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
5.1 GETTING STARTED
To access the main-menu of the VSI-Pro, simultaneously hold down the “Down” & “Up” buttons
and wait 3 seconds and the main-menu will appear.An alternate method is to simultaneously hold down the “Down” &
“Up”buttonsand press andreleasethe “Reset” buttonandthen afterthemainmenu appearsreleasethe“Down” &“Up”
buttons. This will take you to the main programming menu.To navigate through this menu, simply use the “Down” and
“Up” buttons to position the cursor in front of the desired function, then press “Set” to access that function.
If you have difficulty entering the main-menu, try the following procedure exactly for sometimes difficult if the unit is not
easily accessed. With your left thumb, lightly press and hold in the two buttons to the left (Up & Down). While holding
down these buttons, press and release the “Set” button with your right thumb and continue holding the Up & Down
buttons until the main menu appears. Then release the Up & Down buttons.
NOTE
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If a sub-menu has an “EXIT” selection, always go there and press "Set". Pressing "Reset" at the
main-menu exits you from the programming mode and may not save your selections.
REGISTERSELECT
SCREEN SETUP
TEXT DISPLAY
COMMUNICATION
EXCEPTION REPORT
ALARM OUTPUTS
TEST/DEMO MODE
DOWNLOAD/UPLOADSETUP
MASTERRESET
HELP
NOTE
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Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“REGISTERSELECT” andpress“Set”.The REGISTER
SELECTsub-menuwillappear:
Figure 11: REGISTER SELECT Sub-Menu Page 1
Figure 13: TCPIP IP Address Sub-Menu
EXAMPLE: If the IP address is 192.168.0.141, set the
address on the TCPIP 232 Adapter using this menu.
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“GENERIC” and press “Set”. In this mode is simply no
filtering of the input data and will display any printable
characterinthe video. Ifyouare notsureofwhat youare
connecting to this is the first selection so you will see
everythingandthen laterchoosetheoptions youwantto
better filter the display to your liking.
GENERIC
GENERIC
TCPIP
ALOHA
ALPHANUMERICPENNINEV8.13
ARCIRIS IRIDIUM
ADDRESSABLEVSI
AD4323
ADS
ANSI
- - - - - - - - - NEXT PAGE
EXIT
5. PROGRAMMING
TCP/IP
1.Pressthe“Up” or “Down” buttontomovethe cursor to
“TCPIP”andpress“Set”. The TCPIP menuwillappear:
Pressthe“Up” or“Down”button tomovethe cursorto“IP
ADDRESS” and press “Set” to enter and change the IP
Address to the same as the IP Address you wish to
monitor.
Figure 12: TCPIP Sub-Menu
IPADDRESS
DISPLAYINFORMATION
DOWNLOADCONFIGURATION
EXIT
IP ADDRESS 1 : 192
IP ADDRESS 2 : 168
IP ADDRESS 3 : 0
IP ADDRESS 4 : 141
EXIT
2.Pressthe“Up” or “Down” buttontomovethe cursor to
“EXIT”andpress“Set”to return to thepreviousmenu.
3.Pressthe“Up” or “Down” buttontomovethe cursor to
“DISPLAYINFORMATION” and press “Set” to enter the
DISPLAYINFORMATIONsub-menu.
INFORMATION 0 ON
INFORMATION 1 ON
INFORMATION 2 ON
INFORMATION 3 ON
EXIT
Figure 14: DISPLAYINFORMATION Sub-Menu
NOTE:ThechoicesareOnorOFFand selectsthediffer-
entpackettesof informationprintedon therecieptto your
selection.
4.Pressthe“Up” or “Down” buttontomovethe cursor to
“EXIT”andpress“Set”to return to thepreviousmenu.
5.Pressthe“Up” or “Down” buttontomovethe cursor to
“DOWNLOAD INFORMATION” and press “Set” to
execute. Make sure a TCPIP232 Adapter is connected
and the VSI-Pro Max will download the IP settings to
thisdevice.
Refer to:Appendix MPage87for additionalinformation
ontheTCPIP232Adapterorthemanualincluded withthe
adapter.
NOTE: The TCPIP232Adapter can be programmed by
thismethodor byusingastandard PCwithaserial cable
along with any communications software like
Hyperterminal.Referto theTCIP232AdpaterManualfor
doing this.
OnceyouhavesettheIPaddressoftheTCPIP232Adapter
you will be in the “Generic” display mode. You may se-
lect another register driver to format this display. When
you do this the VSI-Pro Max loads the default register
baudrateasif adirectconnectionto theregistersomake
sureyousetthe proper baudrate asdescribedbelow.
TheTCPIP232Adpater communicateswiththeVSI-Pro
MaxviaRS-232at a baudrateof19.2K.Thereforewhen
you select this menu option the baudrate of the VSI-Pro
Maxischangedtothis rate so communicationfordown-
loading the configuration can occur. When using the
TCPIP232adpaterwithotherregisterdriversordatadump
modemakesure youchangethe RXDbaudrateto 19.2K
sotheVSI-Pro MaxwillcommunicatewiththeTCPIP232
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TCP/IP Limitations
The TCPIP232 Adapter can monitor any Ethernet LAN
either 10MBs or 100MB/s. However the actual burst
throughputoftheadpaterislimitedto 5MB/s.Thisismore
than enough for network printers for cash receipts, bar
code scanners or single cash registers that operate in a
“LiveMode”.Live Modemeanstheregister transmitsthe
data on the network line by line or at the end of each
transaction.
Some cash registers have large local built in memories
forthousandsofitemsand thenonlybatch multipletrans-
actionsonthenetwork at anygiventimeor controlled by
theserver.CashRegistersutilizingthiskindof batchpro-
cessingarenotsuitable for security monitoringbecause
the data is not Live. Other devices that output large
amounts of data will overrun the buffers of either the
TCPIP232Adapter or VSI-Pro Max and data will be lost
and would not be suitable for security monitoring any-
way.
TheVSI-ProMaxhasa setofpowerfuldatadump modes
that are compatible with theTCPIP232Adpater. If large
datapacketsneedfilteringorspecialformatsarerequired
contact the factory.
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
5. PROGRAMMING
SETADDRESS ANY
EXIT
Figure 15: ADDRESSABLE VSI Sub-Menu
SETADDRESS
Choices: ANY, 1, 2, 3,..., 253, 254, 255
NOTE:SeeAppendixQPage 95formoreinformation
ontheVSI-ADDProtocol.
ADDRESSABLEVSI(VSI-ADD)
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“ADDRESSABLE VSI” and press “Set”. The ADDRESS-
ABLE VSI menu will appear:
DISPLAY RECEIPT
EXIT
Figure 16: ADS Sub-Menu
DISPLAY
Choices:JOURNAL,RECEIPT
ADS
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“ADS”andpress“Set”.TheADS menuwillappear.
ANSI
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“ANSI” and press “Set”.
This selects an ANSI driver for the VSI-Pro Max. In this
modestandardANSIterminal commandssenttothe VSI-
Pro Max will control the display of the data on the screen.
NOTE: SeeAppendix I Page 83 for a detailed list ofANSI
commands supported.
BLEEP
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“BLEEP” and press “Set”.
CASHCOUNTER
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“CASH COUNTER” and press “Set”.
TS5000
TS7000
EXIT
GLORYGFR-220
JETSORT
EXIT
Figure 18: Bleep Sub-Menu
Figure 19: Cash Counter Sub-Menu
Select Glory GFR-220 and the following menu selections
areavailable.
Figure 20: Glory GFR-220 Sub-Menu
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BLEEP
CAPSOFTWARE
CAPTIVA
CASHCOUNTER
CASIP
CLARITYEPOS
COMPAQNISASCAN
DATASYM 600
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EXIT
Figure 17: REGISTER SELECT Sub-Menu Page 2
PRINTEROUTPUT
EXTERNALDISPLAYEMULATE
EXIT

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Figure 24: CASIO TE-2200 Sub-Menu
CASIOTE-2200
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“CASIOTE-2200” andpress“Set”.TheCASIOTE-2200
menu will appear:
RS-232 PORT
TPIF PRINTER ADAPTER
EXIT
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IM800
QT2000
QT2100 REM DISPLAY
QT6000/6100
QT7000
SA1000
SA2000
SA5000
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EXIT
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TE2000
TE2200
TE3000
TE4000
TE4500
TE7000
TE8000F/8500F
TK1200
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EXIT
MODE: TAPPING
EXIT
MODE
Choices:TAPPING, EMULATING
CASIOTE-3000
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“CASIOTE-3000”and press“Set”.TheCASIO TE-3000
menuwillappear:
MODE
Choices:TAPPING, EMULATING
MODE: TAPPING
EXIT
CASIOTE-4000
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“CASIOTE-4000”and press“Set”.TheCASIO TE-4000
menuwillappear:
MODE
Choices:TAPPING, EMULATING
MODE: TAPPING
EXIT
Figure 23: Casio Sub-Menu Page 3
Figure 25: CASIO TE-2200 RS-232 Port Sub-Menu
Figure 26: Casio TE-3000 Sub-Menu
Figure 27: Casio TE-4000 Sub-Menu
5. PROGRAMMING
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
230ER
240CR
CE2300
CE3400/3405/3410/3415
CE3700/3710
CE4000/4200
CE4615
CE4700
CE6000/6100/7000
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EXIT
CASIO
Press the “Up” or “Down” button to move the cursor to
“CASIO” and press “Set”. The CASIO sub menu will ap-
pear.
Figure 21: Casio Sub-Menu Page 1
Figure 22: Casio Sub-Menu Page 2
CASIOTE-2200TPIF PRINTERADAPTER
Thisdriverrequirestheinstallationofthe TPIFPCBinside
the register to tap the thermal printer.