Samsung SAM4S ECR SPS-1000 User manual

Samsung SPS-1000
SAM1000 For Windows
User's Manual
Version 2.3
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Revision 2.0 - April 1, 2005

SAM1000 For Windows User's Manual v2.3 Contents i
Contents
Introduction 1
Overview ...................................................................................................................................1
Features .......................................................................................................................1
Requirements...............................................................................................................1
Installing....................................................................................................................................2
Cash Register Settings.................................................................................................3
Starting ......................................................................................................................................4
Navigating .................................................................................................................................5
Mouse and Keyboard ..................................................................................................5
Viewing Menus and Selecting Menu Items.................................................................5
Working with Edit Screens..........................................................................................7
Interface Specifications .............................................................................................................9
Menu Functions 11
Stores.......................................................................................................................................11
Creating a New Store ................................................................................................12
Selecting the Default Store........................................................................................13
Editing Store Information..........................................................................................14
Deleting a Store.........................................................................................................15
Edit ECR Data .........................................................................................................................16
PLU File....................................................................................................................18
PLU Status Group .....................................................................................................27
Group.........................................................................................................................28
Function Keys ...........................................................................................................29
Options......................................................................................................................30
Tax Tables.................................................................................................................32
Messages ...................................................................................................................33
Time Periods..............................................................................................................41
Employee...................................................................................................................42
Authority Levels........................................................................................................46
Printer Tables and KV Routing.................................................................................47
Ingredient Inventory..................................................................................................52
Time Activated Functions .........................................................................................54
Product Mix Groups..................................................................................................55
Custom Report...........................................................................................................57
String Report.............................................................................................................58
Non-PLU Code..........................................................................................................59
Macros.......................................................................................................................60
WLU..........................................................................................................................61
Age Verification........................................................................................................62
Mix and Match ..........................................................................................................63
S-Mode System Options............................................................................................64
Printer Drivers...........................................................................................................65

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Serial Port Parameters ...............................................................................................66
Keyboard Layout.......................................................................................................67
Tare Weights .............................................................................................................69
Communications......................................................................................................................70
Polling .......................................................................................................................70
Send Programs to ECR (Download)..........................................................................72
Receive Programs from ECR (Upload).....................................................................73
Polling Setup File......................................................................................................74
Print .........................................................................................................................................75
Daily Poll File............................................................................................................76
Log Files....................................................................................................................77
PLU File ....................................................................................................................80
PLU Range ................................................................................................................81
Consolidated Store Report.........................................................................................82
Not Found PLU File..................................................................................................83
Remove....................................................................................................................................84
Old Poll Files.............................................................................................................84
Log Files (Upload, Download, Poll) .........................................................................84
Utilities ....................................................................................................................................85
Display Memory Allocation......................................................................................85
Re-Index PLU Misc Files..........................................................................................86
Copy a Store..............................................................................................................86
Copy PLU and Status Group Files ............................................................................87
Pause Between Stores in Polling...............................................................................88
Calculate Number of PLUs........................................................................................88
Set Auto-Polling........................................................................................................89
Physical Inventory Comparison Partial Inventory Comparison ................................90
Inventory Comparison Procedure..............................................................................90
Inventory Stock Totals ..............................................................................................92
Program EPROM.......................................................................................................93
Disable Upload of ECR Data.....................................................................................94
After Polling..............................................................................................................95
Convert Polled File to Comma Delimited .................................................................96
Copy PLU Price Levels.............................................................................................97
Set the Number of Attempts in Polling......................................................................97
Backup Poll Data Files..............................................................................................97
Quit..........................................................................................................................................99
Appendices 100
Structure of Stores .................................................................................................................100
File Definitions......................................................................................................................101
Structure of Polling Files.......................................................................................................104
Sam1000 File Structures for PLU Information......................................................................107
Logo Creation Instructions ....................................................................................................109
Bit Map File Specification.......................................................................................109
Create Bitmap Image...............................................................................................110
Converting the Bit Map Image for the SPS-1000....................................................111
Prepare Downloading the Bit Map Image on the SPS-1000 ...................................111
Downloading the Bit Map Image to the SPS-1000 with SAM1000........................111
Downloading the Bit Map Image to the SPS-1000 with the Samsung Utility.........111
Downloading the Bit Map Image to the Printer.......................................................112
Printing the Bit Map Image.....................................................................................112
Troubleshooting Common Problems.....................................................................................113
Hardware.................................................................................................................113

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Software ..................................................................................................................113
Samsung SPS 1000..................................................................................................113
SAM 1000...............................................................................................................113
Starting Operations..................................................................................................114
Cabling Diagrams..................................................................................................................115
Cable Pinouts...........................................................................................................116
Manual Revision Record 118

SAM1000 For Windows User's Manual v2.3 Introduction 1
Introduction
Overview
Features
SAM1000 For Windows controls the connection between a Samsung SPS 1000 electronic
cash register and an IBM compatible PC running in a Windows XP (or later) environment.
Using SAM1000 For Windows at your PC, you can:
Connect directly or via telephone modems.
Upload program files from the register to the PC.
Edit cash register programs.
Download program files to the register from the PC.
Poll reports from the register, save, display or print them at the PC.
Poll all stores, or individual stores.
Poll unattended at a predetermined time.
Convert polled reports to ASCII files, ready to be used by other PC applications.
Requirements
To use this utility, you must have:
Pentium 100 or faster CPU.
32 MB RAM.
150 MB minimum hard disk space available.
Dedicated serial port (RS-232C).
CD ROM drive.
3.5” floppy disk drive
VGA or SVGA display.
US Robotics SportsterModems are recommended for remote connections (for both PC
and ECR sites.)

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Installing
Notes:
SAM Polling software requires a LPT or USB software key to be installed on the PC running
the software to access all of the polling and programming features. Software can be installed
on a PC without the key, but it can be used only for program saving/loading.
The connection from the ECR to your PC requires a serial port on the PC. See “Cabling
Diagrams” on page 115 for more information on cables and connections.
1. Load the SAM1000 program CD into your CD drive.
2. From the Windows Desktop, double click the My Computer icon.
3. Select your CD ROM drive (usually drive "D".)
4. Choose Setup. The Welcome dialog displays.
5. Click Next. The Ready to Install dialog displays.
6. Click Next. The Install Directory dialog displays.
7. Click Next. The Select Shortcut Folder dialog displays.
8. Click Next. When all files are copied, the Finished dialog displays.
9. Click Finish.
10. Next, the HSAP SRM loads the driver for the software key.
11. When the driver installation is complete, the Aladdin HASP SRM dialog displays.
12. Click OK.
13. Remove the CD ROM. Your installation is complete.

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Cash Register Settings
To communicate with a Samsung SPS 1000 you must configure one of the available ports for
polling and you must set the appropriate parameters for that port.
See "Serial Port Device Selections" in the Samsung SPS 1000 Program Manual to select
the Polling option for the port to which you are connected.
See "Define Serial Port Parameters" in the Samsung SPS 1000 Program Manual to select
the BAUD rate and other options for the port to which you are connected.

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Starting
1. From Windows, click the Start button, click Programs, click SAM1000, then click
SAM1000.exe.
2. The SAM1000 For Windows main screen displays.
YOU MUST DO THIS FIRST!
1. Before you can attempt communications or editing, you must
create at least one store. Refer to "Creating a New Store" on
page 12.
2. After creating a store, you must Receive (Upload) information
from the ECR. Refer to "Receive Programs from ECR (Upload)"
on page 73.

SAM1000 For Windows User's Manual v2.3 Introduction 5
Navigating
Mouse and Keyboard
You can choose a menu, menu item, or a command by clicking on it with your mouse.
Viewing Menus and Selecting Menu Items
1. Point at a menu item with your mouse.
2. Point at your choice on the menu and click the left mouse button.
Menu Item
Menu Choices

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Cascading Menus
1. An arrow indicates that additional choices cascade from the first menu.
2. Move the mouse pointer in the direction of the arrow to display additional choices.
3. In some cases, additional choices are available from a cascading menu. Move the mouse
pointer in the direction of the arrow to display additional choices.
Arrow
Cascading Menu
More Choices

SAM1000 For Windows User's Manual v2.3 Introduction 7
Working with Edit Screens
Selecting Items to Edit
Drop Down List Boxes
In some situations, you select the object you are editing by using a drop down list box.
Type your selection when the box is selected, or click on the arrow to open the box and view
your options. Click on an item to select it. (If all the choices are not in view, scroll bars are
provided.)
Scroll Boxes
In some situations, you select the object you are editing by using a scroll list box.
Move the scroll box to select the item you wish to work with. Drag the scroll box or click the
scroll arrows to find your selection.

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Making Changes on Edit Screens
Numeric or Alpha Numeric Fields
The cursor changes to a cross shape when you drag it over a numeric or alpha numeric field.
Double click on the field, then enter new data. If you are entering price data, you must use
the decimal key. Fields in yellow cannot be edited.
Check Boxes
The cursor changes to an arrow when it passes over a check box field. Click on a check box
to make a selection. Click the check box again to deselect the item
Drop Down List Boxes
The cursor changes to an arrow when it passes over a drop down list box arrow. Click on the
arrow in the box to open the drop-down list box and display a list of choices. Click on an
item to select it. (If all the choices are not in view, scroll bars are provided.)
Alpha Numeric field
Numeric field
Drop Down List Box
Check box

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Interface Specifications
Communications Specifications
Asynchronous Operation
Communication Mode Half Duplex
Baud Rate Select: 9600, 19,200, 38,400, or 57,600
Signal Level RS-232C
Character Bits 8
Parity Bits None
Stop Bits 1
Error Detection Data sum check

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SAM1000 For Windows User's Manual v2.3 Menu Functions 11
Menu Functions
Stores
Choose Stores from the Main menu to edit, create a new or delete as store.
A store must be created before any communications or editing can take place.

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Creating a New Store
1. Choose Create New from the Store menu to create a store. You can create an unlimited
number of stores. The Create New Store dialog displays.
2. Complete the Create New Store dialog according to the table below:
Field Name Required /Optional Description/Instructions
Name R Enter an eight character store name.
Store# O Enter the four digit number that is the same number that
you used when you programmed the store# at the register.
If store numbers do not match, you will not be able to
communicate with the register.
Phone# O Enter the Phone number preceded by the letter Tor Pif
you intend to communicate with the register by modem.
The Tis for TONE and the Pis for PULSE. If you
communicate direct, leave this field blank.
From/To
IRC Range R Enter the IRC range of registers from 1-32. If the register
is standalone, use from 1to 1.
Use PC Com
Port# (1-32) R Enter the PC Com port (1-32) that you are using for
communications.
Download
PLUs O Select the Download PLUs check box if you wish to
download changed PLUs in a polling session. When the
session is finished polling, the program will download any
changed PLUs.
Deactivate
This Store O Select the Deactivate This Store check box if you wish the
store to be inactive.
Modem Time
Out Value R Unless otherwise indicated, the default value of 99 will be
entered automatically when the store is created
Download
Programs Only
to Register #1
O If selected, download only to register #1. IRC can be used
at the store level to update all register programs.

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Field Name Required /Optional Description/Instructions
Modem Initial
String O This field is to allow you to enter any initialization
required for your modem for polling or communications.
Do not add the command prefix “AT” in this string. If you
are using the U.S. Robotics Sportster modem, it would be
good to initialize with the string S7=60. This value makes
the modem wait for up to 60 seconds to detect a carrier. If
no carrier is detected within 60 seconds after you dial, the
modem will answer back with No Carrier Detect. Do not
put into this string any E, Q or V values. The software
automatically handles these values.
Baud Rate R Select the communications speed for this store.
3. Click Exit to save store information.
Selecting the Default Store
Click the Default Store drop-down list box to select the working store. When you have
created at least one store, the list box will display all stores created. The working store
will display in the Default Store field. All editing and programming will pertain to the
selected working store.
.
Default Store Drop-down list box

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Editing Store Information
1. Choose Edit from the Stores menu to edit a store.
2. Complete the Edit Store Information dialog according to the table below:
Field Name Required /Optional Description/Instructions
Name R Enter an eight character store name.
Store# O Enter the four digit number that is the same number that
you used when you programmed the store# at the register.
If store numbers do not match, you will not be able to
communicate with the register.
Phone# O Enter the Phone number preceded by the letter Tor Pif
you intend to communicate with the register by modem.
The Tis for TONE and the Pis for PULSE. If you
communicate direct, leave this field blank.
From/To
IRC Range R Enter the IRC range of registers from 1-32. If the register
is standalone, use from 1to 1.
Use PC Com
Port# (1-32) R Enter the PC Com port (1-32) that you are using for
communications.
Download
PLUs O Select the Download PLUs check box if you wish to
download changed PLUs in a polling session. When the
session is finished polling, the program will download any
changed PLUs.
Deactivate
This Store O Select the Deactivate This Store check box if you wish the
store to be inactive.
Modem Time
Out Value R Unless otherwise indicated, the default value of 99 will be
entered automatically when the store is created