BEETLE iPRO User manual

BEETLE /iPRO
Modular POS System
User Guide
Edition September 2005

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Contents
Manufacturers Certification................................................1
Tested Safety..............................................................................................1
FCC-Class A Declaration............................................................................1
Important Notes ..........................................................................................2
Note on the laser ........................................................................................3
Introduction..........................................................................4
About this Manual .......................................................................................4
Care of the BEETLE /iPRO.........................................................................5
Recycling the BEETLE /iPRO .....................................................................6
Warranty .....................................................................................................7
Overview...............................................................................8
BEETLE /iPRO Peripherals ........................................................................9
BEETLE /iPRO in a Network.....................................................................10
Before switching on the System................................................................11
Unpacking and checking the System ..................................................11
Setting up the Device ..........................................................................11
Cabling of the BEETLE /iPRO.............................................................11
Connecting to the Mains Voltage.........................................................12
Disconnecting Cables..........................................................................12
Installation of the BEETLE /iPRO .............................................................13
Vertical Mounting.................................................................................13
Horizontal Mounting ...........................................................................14
Mounting the Cable Cover...................................................................14
Basic Settings .....................................................................................15
Adjusting the Loudspeaker ..................................................................15
Light Emitting Diode (LED)..................................................................15
Connecting Peripherals.............................................................................15
Keyboard (KYBD)................................................................................16
Scanners and Scales (COM1 - COM4*)..............................................16
Customer Display (COM2* or COM4*) ................................................17
Cashier Display (COM3*) ....................................................................17
Monitor ...............................................................................................17
TFT - LCD Display ..............................................................................18
Connecting Standard PC Peripherals (COM1) ....................................18
Network ...............................................................................................19
Modular Printers ..................................................................................19
USB (Universal Serial Bus) .................................................................20

BEETLE /iPRO - the Components ....................................21
Overview...................................................................................................21
Floppy Disk Drive (optional) ......................................................................23
General ...............................................................................................23
Removing a disk..................................................................................23
CD-ROM/DVD Drive (optional) .................................................................24
General ...............................................................................................24
Operating the Drive .............................................................................24
Notes...................................................................................................25
Power Supply Unit (200 W).......................................................................25
Power Supply Unit (272 W).......................................................................26
Configuration Variants......................................................27
Submodules for the CPU ..........................................................................27
LAN Controller 10/100 MBit.................................................................27
CRT- or TFT-Adapter ..........................................................................27
Installing a Submodule .............................................................................27
Change of the CD-ROM/DVD Drive..........................................................29
Change of the Hard Disk Drive .................................................................31
Installing an Expansion Card ....................................................................33
Retail Software...................................................................36
Wincor Nixdorf Store Solutions .................................................................36
Platforms and Products.............................................................................37
Trading Post........................................................................................37
TP.net .................................................................................................38
TPLinux ...............................................................................................38
Technology evaluation ........................................................................38
Starting up the System .....................................................39
Start and Runup Behaviour.......................................................................39
Appendix ............................................................................41
Technical Data for the BEETLE /iPRO......................................................41
Back Panel of the BEETLE /iPRO ............................................................42
Glossary....................................................................................................43
Abbreviations ............................................................................................45

Manufacturers Certification
The device complies with the requirements of the EEC
directive 89/336/EEC with regard to ‘Electromagnetic
compatibility" and 73/23/EEC “Low Voltage Directive”.
Therefore, you will find the CE mark on the device or packaging.
Tested Safety
The POS system has been provided with the symbol for
“Tested Safety”.
In addition, the BEETLE has received the UL symbol and cUL
symbol.
FCC-Class A Declaration
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 inter-ference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense. Modifications not authorized by the
manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device. This class A
digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
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TESTED SAFETY
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Important Notes
The modular POS system BEETLE /iPRO conforms to the current safety
standards for data processing equipment.
nIf this device is taken from a cold environment into the operating room,
moisture condensation may form. The device must be absolutely dry
before being put into service; an acclimatization period of at least two
hours must therefore be observed.
nThis device is equipped with a safety-tested power cable and may be
connected only to a prescribed grounded-contact power socket.
nWhen setting up the device, ensure that the power socket on the device
and the grounded-contact power socket are easily accessible.
nTo disconnect the device from the supply voltage completely, switch off
the device and disconnect the power plug.
nKeep free the ventilation slots in front and back of the equipment to
ensure an ordinary temperature inside.
nEnsure that no foreign objects (e.g. office clips) find their way into the
device, as this may lead to electric shocks or short-circuits.
nNever plug in or unplug data communication lines during thunderstorms.
nProtect devices from vibrations, dust, moisture and heat.
nAlways dispose of used parts, such as batteries, in an environmentally
safe manner.
The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations
for special waste. The lithium battery must be replaced by authorized
personnel only. Incorrect replacement may lead to the danger of explosion.
nIn emergencies (e.g. damaged housing or damaged power cable,
penetration by liquids or foreign bodies) the device must be switched off
immediately, the power plug disconnected and the Customer Service of
Wincor Nixdorf or your reseller must be notified.
nThe device may only be repaired by authorized qualified personnel.
Unauthorized opening of the device and inexpertly carried-out repairs may
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not only seriously jeopardize the safety of the user, but also cancel all
warranty and liability agreements.
nYour BEETLE POS system is the result of modern technical innovation.
So please see for according structural and technical surroundings to
guarantee a faultless and efficient work of your BEETLE.
Therefore, you should connect your BEETLE or other IT-devices only to
power supply systems with separately guided protective earth conductors
(PE). This kind of electricity system is known as TN-S network. Do not
use PEN conductors!
Please also observe the recommendations of the norm DIN VDE 0100,
Part 540, Appendix C2 as well as EN50174-2, §5.4.3. Thus you can help
to avoid possible malfunctions.
Note on the laser
lf your device is equipped with a CD ROM/DVD drive, the following condition
applies:
The CD ROM drive contains a light-emitting diode (LED), classified
according to IEC 825-1:1993:LASER CLASS 1; it must not be opened.
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NOTE ON THE LASER

Introduction
The BEETLE /iPRO is the powerful and economical basis for your POS
system.
The BEETLE conforms to the PC industry standard. Powerful processors
ensure a quick processing of all operations. You can connect a variety of
different peripheral devices to your BEETLE and even the choice of the
software is not limited to a certain product.
Optionally, the BEETLE /iPRO can be equipped with a floppy disk drive,
a CD-ROM drive, a DVD drive or a 2nd hard disk.
This provides you with a considerable degree of flexibility when arranging
the configuration of your POS system.
The BEETLE can also be connected to a network once an appropriate
network card has been installed.
Whatever configuration you need: Wincor Nixdorf offers the right solution.
So, whenever you want to expand your BEETLE /iPRO, please contact your
Wincor Nixdorf branch office.
About this Manual
This documentation is intended to help you work with the POS system and
to serve as a reference work. The detailed table of contents helps you find
the desired information quickly and easily.
The first section after the introduction describes
neverything you need to do before switching on the POS system. There are
details how to mount the system and how to connect peripherals to the
BEETLE /iPRO.
The second section contains
na brief overview of the components of your BEETLE POS system. Here,
you will also find a detailed description of recurring actions, for example,
how to use the disks.
The third selection describes
nthe possible configuration variants of your BEETLE /iPRO.
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The fourth section provides
na general overview of the Wincor Nixdorf Retail Software.
Section five
nexplains the start and runup behaviour of the BEETLE /iPRO.
The Appendix
ncontains the most important technical data, a glossary and a list of
abbreviations.
Notes in the manual are marked by this symbol.
This symbol is used for warnings.
The type and scope of application programs depend on the customer’s own
selection; therefore software will not be discussed further in this manual.
Separate manuals are included in the scope of the connectable peripherals.
For this reason, a more detailed description of these devices will not be
provided here. For more information, see the relevant manuals.
Care of the BEETLE /iPRO
Clean your BEETLE /iPRO at regular intervals with a suitable plastic-surface
cleaner. Make sure that the power plug is disconnected, connector cables
are unplugged and that no liquid finds its way into the device (read also the
chapters "Safety Instructions" and "Warranty").
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CARE OF THE BEETLE /IPRO

Recycling the BEETLE /iPRO
Environmental protection does not begin when the time
has come to dispose of the BEETLE; it begins with the
manufacturer. This product was designed according to
our internal norm “Environmental conscious product
design and development”.
The modular BEETLE /iPRO system is manufactured without the use of
CFCs and CCHS and is produced mainly from reusable components and
materials.
The processed plastics can, for the most part, be recycled. Even the
precious metals can be recovered, thus saving energy and costly raw
materials.
Please do not stick labels onto plastic case parts. This would help us to
re-use components and material.
You can protect our environment by only switching on your equipment when
it is actually needed. If possible, even avoid the stand-by-mode as this
wastes energy, too. Also switch your equipment off when you take a longer
break or finish your work.
At this time, there are still some parts that are not reusable. Wincor Nixdorf
International GmbH guarantees the environmentally safe disposal of these
parts in a Recycling Center, which is certified pursuant to ISO 9001 and ISO
14001.
So don’t discard your BEETLE /iPRO system on the garbage when it has
served its time, but take advantage of the environmentally smart, up-to-date
recycling methods!
Please contact your competent branch or the Recycling Center Paderborn
(for European countries) for information on how to return and re-use devices
and disposable materials under the following mail address:
Email: [email protected]
or on the internet.
We look forward to your mail.
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