Cary Peripherals 9000 series User manual

9000 series Keyboard User Manual

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DOCUMENT NO.: 96kHW Ref. Doc/0101
ISSUE 01
February 15, 1996

Introducing the Cary 9000 Series Keyboard
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Introducing the Cary 9000 Series Keyboard
The Cary 9000 is a Point of sale keyboard designed for demanding operations in
retail and transaction processing environments. The 9000 key layout is optimized
for retail conditions in grocery, convenience store, mass merchandise, and for
financial transaction terminals as follows:
•24 hour - 7 day per week continuous operation is expected for the life of the
product
•Software configurable enhanced retail keyboard with relegendable keycaps
•Sealed keyboard capable of withstanding spills and the demands of retail
operation
•Small system footprint occupies the minimum amount of retail counter space
•Added security through a multi-position style keylock with graduated access
physical keys
•Retail peripheral support for magnetic card reader units, bar code scanners,
MICR port, and cash drawers
•Simple cabling and attractive counter presentation
Cary 9000 Overview
The Cary 9000 housing includes the following sub-assemblies;
i) Keyboard/Upper Case
ii) Magnetic Card Reader module
iii) Keyboard controller logic card
iv) Keyboard Lower Case.
v) Optional membrane expansion keyboard.

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Before You Begin
You should always use your Cary 9000 in a safe and regulated environment.
Operating Conditions
The Cary 9000 has been designed for 24-hour/7-day-per-week operation in retail
checkout operating conditions.
Environmental Conditions
The Cary 9000 has been engineered to operate within its specified environment;
in retail stores. The design reliability targets were chosen to provide integrity
levels similar to those of telecommunication products that must maintain high
"up" time and long operating life.
Heat / Air Convection / Cooling
The Cary 9000 requires no cooling fans.
RFI Emission FCC Class "B"
INFORMATION FOR USERS
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH
THE LIMITS FOR A "CLASS B" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART
15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE
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.

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Safety
Always turn the power off prior to attaching or detaching power or signal cables,
peripheral devices, or opening any housings.
This product contains a Lithium battery that represents a risk of fire, explosion,
or severe burn. Replacement, when required, should be performed by a trained
service technician. Disposal should comply with local solid waste regulations.
Static Electricity (ESD): Cary keyboards have been designed to withstand the
rigors of day-to-day use, including superior ESD protection. Care, however,
should be exercised when touching exposed cables. Static transmitted through
these cables can damage sensitive electronics in the Cary 9000 or in attached
peripherals.
When installing internal options or when undergoing service, proper ESD
prevention techniques should be used. (Grounded wrist straps or anti static
mats.)

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Technical Highlights
Keyboard
•57 programmable, reconfigurable keyswitches.
•Optional 56 programmable reconfigurable keyswitches on membrane
expansion module with removable paper legend inserts.
•Keycap kit includes; numeric pad, single dual and quad sized keys, multi-
colored labels and clear lenses.
•Rugged, splash and dirt-resistant design.
•High degree of protection from ESD.
•Easy to configure in the field. Unique design allows any keycap to be
re-positioned anywhere on the array. No switch or stabilizer changes are
required.
•Internal 256kbit non-volatile memory.
•Four position keylock with graduated security. Optional up to 8 positions.
•Internal programmable beeper.
•Available with AT standard DIN (90xx) or OS/2 style Mini DIN (91xx)
connectors.
Peripherals
•Standard internal dual or optional three track MSR.
•Second keyboard port, AT or PS/2-compatible.
•Internal wedge.
•Scanner port (nondecoded) standard. Decoding is available as an option.
•Optional MICR port.
•Optional barcode decoder (wand, laser, OCIA or 4680).
•Optional optically isolated outputs for cash drawer or security video camera.

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Programmable Features
The 9000 series Keyboard Programming Utility (included) supports the
following features: A keyboard programming reference manual is also provided
on the diskette.
•"Total Soft" Architecture, both configuration and firmware are
programmable. Allows for in-store upgrades or customized peripheral
interfaces.
•Download/upload via PC keyboard port or serial scanner port.
•Each key programmable with a variable length string.
•Five level Cary3D memory.
•Auto repeat (TYPEMATIC) and audible beeper selectable on a per key
basis.
•Advanced variable length Macro capability allows extensive data
manipulation on all keyboard, or peripheral programmable strings.
•Enhanced Wedge capabilities.
•Pollable Keylock supports programmable macros, key output suppression
based on keylock position and Cary3D level shifting.

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Figure 1-1
Keyboard
The 9000 contains 57 programmable and reconfigurable keys in a sealed,
injection-molded housing. All key stem locations (except for the space bar)
support relegendable keycaps in single, dual, or quad configurations. The design
is spill resistant, extremely durable and highly resistant to Electro-Static
Discharge (ESD).
Keyboard Programmability
All aspects of keyboard programming are downloadable from the host PC using
the keyboard port or via the scanner port. Configuration parameters can,
alternatively, be changed using manual key sequences detailed in the keyboard
programming manual.

Keyboard
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The Cary 9000 keyboard controller supports features including:
•Full wedge capability
•Up to five memory levels actuated by keylock or keyswitch
•Both macro and firmware programming are field downloadable
•Upload and polling capabilities
Keyboard programming is covered in depth in the KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING
MANUAL contained on Cary Utility Disc #1. This software allows you to
configure all aspects of the keyswitches and other peripherals included in the
keyboard section. Cary keyboards are sophisticated devices and can be
configured to make transaction processing faster, more reliable, and with greater
input accuracy. It is recommended that you read the manual to familiarize
yourself with the optimum use of the keyboard.
Physical Keyboard
The Cary 9000 keyboard includes the following physical devices:
Keyswitch Matrix
The switch matrix consists of 57 sealed keyswitches. These are arranged in six
banks to form a traditional "Big Ticket" retail format keyboard (refer to Figure
1-1). The tactile "feel" of the keyswitch array has been engineered for optimum
ergonomics at retail counter heights and allows for alphanumeric data entry in an
upright position.
Cary provides three sizes of keycaps:
Single size Either double shot (legend molded in) or relegendable (with
replaceable legend inserts).
Dual size Relegendable (with replaceable legend inserts)
Quad size Relegendable (with replaceable legend inserts)
Cary's unique switch design lets you install any keycap anywhere on the array
(where physically possible) without the need for spring stabilizers. A keycap
removal tool is included.

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Keycap Accessory Kit
This kit includes the following:
1. Six spare dual keycaps with clear lenses
2. Two quad sized keycaps with clear lenses
3. Multi colored pre-perforated label sheets
4. Keycap removal tool
5. Two sets of keys for the keylock
ªDetails on customizing and programming the keyboard is discussed in
detail, later in this section.
Beeper
The keyboard beeper provides audible feedback during keystrokes and provides
various error and status messages for the keyboard, the magnetic card reader
(MSR), and other peripheral devices.
Retail Keylock
Figure 1-2