Posh POS 708 User manual

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POS 708
Dual Cash Drawer Alarm
USB
RS232

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POS708 Cash Drawer Alarm option
The POS708 provides retailers peace of mind with their employees. Through selectable options, the POS708
can notify employees with an electronic buzzer if a cash drawer is left open for more then a selectable amount of
time (15 - 40 seconds). The electronic buzzer can be selected to stay on for 60 second or stay on until all the
drawers are closed.
Most IBM, Star, Epson, Citizen and other compatible Cash Drawers are supported two. The unique design of the
POS708 provides the retailer the option of connecting two cash drawers to one USB / RS232 port without the
use of special cables.
The POS708 also uses the same RJ12 cash drawer port off the POS printers and a 24 Vdc Adaptor is used for its
power ( 24Vdc Adaptor is included with the POS 708) . See Figure 1 for the Connection illustration. Note that
the push button on the POS708 has no effect on any Cash Drawer Alarm options. By pressing the top Push
button, you will hear a short beep and the LED will flash. The push button on top is used for testing purposes
only.
In order for the cash drawer alarm to work, the cash drawer must be wired to support a drawer open switch. The
drawer open switch should be N/O (Normally Open when the cash drawer is closed). The POS708 can only
support N/O cash drawers. DO NOT MIX Drawer Switch types. You can use up to TWO N/O drawer(s) on the
POS708. See Figure 5& 6 for typical cash drawer wiring requirements.
The cash drawer alarm features of the POS708 do not need any software changes to your applications. The cash
drawer alarm works independent of the OS system and all its applications. The POS708 monitors the cash
drawer open switch to trigger the alarm. See Figure 1 for typical connection for multiple cash drawers.
POS708 Paper Sensor Alarm option
The Paper Sensor Option operates the same as a cash drawer switch. When paper is present the paper sensor will
trigger the alarm as per its dip switch settings. The Paper Sensor Alarm features of the POS708 do not need any
software changes to your application. The Paper Sensor alarm works independent of the OS and all applications.
Use the same setting as the cash drawer alarm when using a Paper Sensor POS-Psen. Note that you can only use
up to TWO POS-Psen with one the POS708. See Figure 2 to typical Psen connection.
Figure 1:POS708 Cash Drawer Alarm connection illustration for multiple (N/O) Normally Open cash drawers
to Computer. You Can also Mix Cash Drawers and PSen on the Same POS708

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Figure 2:POS708 (PCB Ver 1.5 or Higher) Paper Sensor Alarm connection illustration to POS printer.
Note: You can mix a Cash Drawer and a PSen on the Same POS708.
Warning: POS 708 PCB Ver 1.1 & PCB Ver 1.3 do not support the standard POS-PSen
The POS708 with the Psen is ideal for restaurant kitchen or bar order printers and other service industries. NO
software changes are needed with the POS708 and Psen combination. If you are using a POS708 with Ver 1.1 or
Ver 1.3 PCB, you will require a special 708-PSen designed for these PCB.
Features of the POS708 include: a dual RJ12 female connector, status LED, 24 Vdc external power supply
(Included with POS708), and an alarm that is switch selectable. The POS 708 has no internal jumpers or options.
You do not need to open the POS 708 to change the settings.
Figure 3: POS708 Connection Panel Layout
Figure 4: POS 708 Dimension Views

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Figure 5: Dip Switch On/Off Position and numbering
Sw1 (ON): Alarm ON will stay on for only 60 seconds if any Drawers are left open for more then XX
Seconds
Sw1 (OFF): Alarm ON will Stays on until all Drawers are closed
Sw2 Sw 3: Wait Time when any drawer is open before sounding Alarm. See Table 1
Sw4 (ON): Alarm Speaker Eenabled
Sw4 (OFF): Alarm Speaker Disabled
Alarm Option A Sw1 (ON): Alarm will sound when drawer is open for XX seconds then turn off Alarm after 60
seconds or close all drawers.
Alarm Option B Sw1 (OFF): Alarm will sound when drawer is open for XX seconds. Close drawer to turn off
Alarm.
Table 1: POS708 Dip Switch 2-3
POS 708-RS232 Communication setting: 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, No Parity, 1 Stop bit

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Figure 6: Typical Epson Cash Drawer Wiring
Figure 7: Typical Star Cash Drawer Wiring
Pin
Number
Drawer
# 1
Signal
Name
Drawer
# 2
Signal
Name
Direction
1 Frame
Ground
Frame
Ground
Ground
2 Drawer
# 1 Sink
Signal
Drawer
# 2 Sink
Signal
Input
3 + 24
VDC
+ 24
VDC
Power
4 + 24
VDC
+ 24
VDC
Power
5 Drawer
# 2 Sink
Signal
Drawer
# 1 Sink
Signal
Input

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6 Open
Drawer
Status
Switch
Open
Drawer
Status
Switch
Input
Table 2: RJ12 Drawer 1 and Drawer 2 pin out
The drawer solenoid is connected to + 24 VDC and to the Drawer Sink Signal. Typically pins 2 & 4 are used for
drawer # 1. The Drawer Status Switch is connected to an Open Drawer Switch source pull up voltage and the
switch is closed only when the cash drawer is OPEN, typically pins 3 & 6. Special Note: The drawer trigger #2
connects to the solenoid using Pin 4 & 5. Since most cash drawers are wired to only use Pin 2 & 4, the POS708 is
designed to support the same type of cash drawer in both cash drawer port #1 & #2 See table 2 for pin out for both
ports.
Looking into The connector
Figure 8: RJ12 Connector Pin out for Drawer Cable and POS708 Connector 1 & 2
Note: The electronic Buzzer in the POS708 is powered by the 24Vdc power adaptor supplied on both the USB &
RS232 version. The 5V power of the POS708 is supplied by the USB port on the USB version and the 24Vdc
power adaptor supplied also provides the 5V power on the RS232 version only.
A flashing LED indicates that an event is active (Drawer is Open or in a Timing Loop).
INSTALLATION:
•Select Cash Drawer Aalarm On state using Dip switches 1 60 seconds or Stay on until all drawers are
closed
•Select Time duration for the Selected Option Dip switches 2 – 3 Wait time when any drawer is open
before sounding Alarm
•Connect Cash Drawer(s) N/O (Normally Open Drawers) Drawers wired for Epson, Star, Citizen, IBM or
compatible will all work
•Connect the 24 Vdc power adaptor to the POS708
•Using Double sides adhesive Velcro mount POS708 where desired
•Connect the POS708 to the USB or RS232 port
•Test Alarm function by pressing the Push Button (Testing Alarm and LED only) All drawers must be
closed for this test to work
•Drawer 1 trigger character is the Bell CHR(7). Send the Bell CHR(7) character to the VRS or RS232
port that you have connected the POS708 to. Drawer 2 trigger character is CHR(19). Note that these
two characters are the same characters used to trigger the cash drawers on Star / Citizen / IBM printers.
Set your application software to trigger the cash drawers on the POS708 by selecting the Star Printer
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CONTENT INCLUDED:
1. Pos 708 Device
2. 1 Black Velcro double-sided adhesive strip.
3. Manual.
WARRANTY:
1-year limited warranty for parts and Labor. Warranty is void if anyone other then the Manufacture’s repair
department or an authorized repair center services the POS708.
Table 6: Technical Specifications
POS 708
POS708-USB: Virtual Serial HID Port
POS708-RS232: Communication set to: 9600 Baud, 8 Data bits, No Parity, 1 Stop bit
Selectable modes
using Dip Switches
Cash Drawer Alarm (Until Drawer is closed)
Cash Drawer Alarm (Until Drawer is closed or Max 1 Min. On)
Paper Sensor Alarm (Until receipt is removed) Paper Sensor Alarm (Until receipt is
removed or Max 1 Min On)
Power
USB provides 5V power on USB Version, 24Vdc Power Adaptor powers Drawer & Buzzer
on both. Only on the RS232 Version the 24Vdc Adaptor also provides 5V to the POS708
RS232.
Current 45 - 100 mA typical current used by POS708 device only (Cash Drawers may require up to
1000 mA provided by 24Vdc Adaptor.)
Drawer
Connectors 2 x RJ12 , Drawer 1 & Drawer 2
Dimensions 80 x 45 x 28.5 mm (WxDxH) 150 gm
USB / RS232
Cable Lengths
180 cm (6 Feet) Max distance can be up to 15 Feet for USB only. RS232 DB9F cable is (6
Feet) max 100 FT cable for RS232
Humidity / Temp. 10% - 90% relative humidity , -20C to 55C
Drawers
Supported
Star/ Epson/ Citizen/ IBM and compatible cash drawers with RJ12 connection N/O
(Normally Open) Drawer Switch only
Piezo Electric
Buzzer 4.5 kHz @ 90 dBA at 30 cm, External Buzzer connection option
Drawer Triggers
The Drawers are triggered by sending the trigger characters to the VRS or RS232 port that
the POS708 is connected to. Drawer 1 is triggered by CHR(7) and Drawer 2 is triggered by
CHR(19).
Drawer Alarm
Alarm will sound if either drawers are left opened pass the wait time set by SW 2/3 Cash
Drawer must have an RJ12 cable with a drawer normally open switch (N/O) for the Drawer
Alarm to function.
Push Button Test
The POS708 has a push button on top which allows you to test the Buzzer and LED. All
drawers must be closed for this function to work. The Push Button does not have any affect
the normal operations of the POS708.
Operating System Not dependent on any operating system or software
Warranty 1 year

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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rule. 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 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/her own expense.
Disclaimer
The Manufacturer makes no claims or warranties with respect to the content or accuracy of this publication or the
product it describes, including warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. The Manufacturer
shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages, nor damages due to use or misuse born
from integration into any mechanical, electrical or computer system. The Manufacturer is not responsible for the
accuracy of any device connected to the POS708. The Manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes to this
manual or product(s) without obligation to notify any person of such changes. Warranty is void if the case is
opened by anyone other then the Manufacturer’s repair department or authorized repair center.
Epson, Star, Citizen and IBM are registered trademarks of the appropriate printer manufactures.