Ultimate Technology 600 POS User manual

SERIES 600 POS KEYBOARD
PROGRAMMING & USER’S GUIDE

Series 600 POS Keyboard ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCOPE ............................................................................................................1
SPECIAL NOTE..............................................................................................1
PRODUCT INFORMATION...........................................................................3
MODEL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................3
FEATURES.......................................................................................................................3
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................5
SERVICE AND WARRANTY..........................................................................5
INSTALLATION..............................................................................................6
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION.................................................................................6
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS........................................................................................7
DRAWER JUMPER CONNECTIONS (PRINTER FIRED).......................................7
OPERATION.................................................................................................11
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS................................................................................11
PROGRAMMING ..........................................................................................13
PROGRAMMING KEYBOARD OPERATING PARAMETERS..............................13
LOCAL MODE PROGRAMMING -FUNCTION CODES AND SETTINGS.........13
LOCAL MODE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS................................................11
LOCAL MODE PROGRAMMING................................................................................30
KEY MAKE/BREAK CODES AND EXTENDED FUNCTIONS.............................30
PROGRAMMING IN REMOTE MODE.......................................................................39
REMOTE MODE PROGRAMMING MACROS AND COMMAND SUMMARY....39
101/102-KEY KEYBOARD -KEY CODE IDENTIFICATION .................................53
PROGRAMMING KEY MAKE/BREAK CODES.......................................................50
EXAMPLES OF REMOTE PROGRAMMING FOR KEY MAKE/BREAK CODE55
COPYING KEYBOARD SETUP DATA (CLONING)................................................61
OPERATOR'S AND PROGRAMMER'S MAGNETIC CARDS..............................62
SYSTEM LOG.................................................................................................................62

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MAINTENANCE............................................................................................63
PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................................................63
CLEANING......................................................................................................................63
KEY LEGEND CHANGE..............................................................................................64
3/4 AND 5/8-INCH FULL TRAVEL KEYBOARDS..................................................64
BATTERY REPLACEMENT........................................................................................60

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APPENDIX
APPENDIX A
SERIES 600 POS STANDARD KEYBOARD LAYOUTS A1
APPENDIX B
KEYBOARD CABLE/CONNECTOR DATAB1
APPENDIX C
ASC11 CHARACTER SET C1
APPENDIX D
101/102-KEY KEYBOARD KEY NUMBER TO SCAN CODE CROSS
REFERENCE D1
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1. SERIES 600 POS KEYBOARD-TYPICAL CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS 8
TABLE 2. LOCAL MODE PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS 10
TABLE 3. LOCAL MODE PROGRAMMING FUNCTION CODES AND
DEFAULT SETTINGS 25
TABLE 4. LOCAL PROGRAMMING COMMANDS FOR KEY MAKE/BREAK
AND EXTENDED FUNCTIONS 31
TABLE 5. REMOTE PROGRAMMING MODE COMMANDS 36
TABLE 6. REMOTE PROGRAMMING COMMANDS FOR KEY
MAKE/BREAK CODE 49
TABLE 7. OPOS KEY DEFINITIONS 53
TABLE 8. MSR PROGRAMMING FOR UTC OPOS DRIVERS 54
LIST OF FIGURES
1. TYPICAL POS STATION WITH STANDARD S600 KEYBOARD v
2. TYPICAL KEYBOARD EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 5
3. KEYBOARD EXTERNAL CONNECTORS–REAR VIEW 6
4. S600 POS KEYBOARD–TYPICAL CONTROLS & INDICATORS 7
5. KEYBOARD DOWNLOADING CONNECTION DIAGRAM 56

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
• Reorient the radio or television receiving antenna
• Relocate the keyboard with respect to the receiver
• Move the keyboard away from the receiver
If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402. Order stock number 004-000-
00345-4.
NOTICE
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules
which are designed to minimize radio frequency interference in the
installation; however, there is no guarantee that radio or television
interference will not occur in any particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on while
the radio or television is on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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SCOPE
This user's guide provides the information and procedures needed to install,
operate and program your Series 600 POS Keyboard. Differences in models and
optional features are described in this manual, where applicable. It is suggested
that the entire manual be read before attempting installation or programming. If
assistance is needed that is beyond the coverage provided in this guide, please
contact Customer Service:
Ultimate Technology Corporation
100 Rawson Road
Victor New York, 14564
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
SPECIAL NOTE
When this publication was written, every effort was made to ensure that information in this
document was complete, accurate, and up to date. Ultimate Technology Corporation assumes no
responsibility for errors beyond its control. Ultimate Technology Corporation also cannot
guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers, and referenced
in this guide, do not effect the applicability of the information in this manual. If assistance is
needed, please contact Customer Service at the address or phone number given above.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE KEYBOARD
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Contents of this publication may be changed without notice and shall not be regarded as a warranty.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT OPEN KEYBOARD ENCLOSURE WHEN
KEYBOARD IS CONNECTED TO SYSTEM.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

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Figure 1. Typical Point-of-Sale Station with Standard QWERTY Series 600 keyboard

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Series 600 POS Keyboards are point-of-sale (POS) keyboards designed for use with a PC or
ASCII terminal or network computer. These keyboards provide total flexibility in keyboard layout
as well as extensive programming capability. The Series 600 Keyboard contains two bi-
directional serial ports, two status cash drawer ports, main and auxiliary keyboard ports, and a
detachable MSR (optional). The Series 600 is a fully compatible OPOS keyboard with OPOS
device drivers available. The Series 600 POS Keyboard provides both the hardware and
firmware interfaces necessary to fully integrate a modular “open system” POS workstation when
attached to a PC, terminal, or network computer, and connected with a printer, cash drawer and
display of the users choice.
FEATURES
CHOICE OF SERIES 600 KEYBOARD TYPES
•Full travel, standard ¾” key QWERTY layout –110
keys
•Full travel, standard ¾” key matrix –up to 144
keys
All key locations are available
permanently printed or re-legendable. Full travel
keycaps have removable plastic covers for re-
legending.
Standard keyboard configurations
including QWERTY and typical POS layouts are
available. Custom configurations of any number of
keys are also available.
FULLY USER PROGRAMMABLE
•Local (PC Keyboard)
•Remote (from Host)
•OPOS compatible
•Download (Cloning)
All keys can be reprogrammed to output
any code. Single wide and double wide keys can
be placed anywhere on the keyboard. “Dummys”
or Spacers are available for unused key locations.
Custom bezel configurations are available.
OPTIONAL MAGNETIC STRIPE READER
•Detachable
•2 track, 3 format
•Programmable for prefix, suffix, separators and
audible annunciation
•OPOS driver available
•Magnetic stripe card controlled security
•Keyswitch optional
TWO CASH DRAWER PORTS
•Status monitoring
Automatic (Unsolicited)
Polling (Solicited)
•Optional cash drawer firing
AUX PC KEYBOARD PORT
•For data entry when full alphanumeric capability is
needed
•For programming key codes (local method)
•For keyboard port compatible peripherals (bi-
directional)
TWO RS232 PORTS
•Serial peripherals
•Main communications port when used as a
terminal
•Hardware and software handshaking
•Selectable baud rates (300 bps -57.6 Kbps)
•OPOS scanner driver available
32K NVRAM BUILT-IN
•2048 16 character memory locations
•Control totals
•Other purposes
THREE LED INDICATORS
•User programmable
•PC Controlled (SECURE, NUM lock and CAPS
lock)

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BUILT-IN ANNUNCIATOR
•Programmable
•Selectable tone and duration
BUILT-IN DIAGNOSTICS
•Self test

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SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS (d x w x h)
•Series 600 only –7.85” x 14.7” x 2.97”
•Series 600 w/MSR –7.85” x 16.2” x 2.97”
WEIGHT
•Series 600 w/MSR -3.95 pounds
ELECTRICAL
•135 -185mA at 5VDC (supplied from host)
•3-volt lithium battery (battery backup for memory
data retention when host source voltage removed)
ENVIRONMENT
•Storage temperature: -40° to 60°C
•Operating temperature: 0° to 50°C
APPROVALS
•FCC Class A
•UL recognized
•UL recognized (Canada)
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
Series 600 POS Keyboards come with a one-year parts and labor warranty. Assistance and
customer service is always available from Ultimate Technology Corporation's Customer Service
department. If the dealer or your service provider cannot answer your question or provide
satisfactory service, please call our sales and technical support department. When calling for
assistance or service information, please have available the model number, part number and
serial number of the keyboard. This information is found on a decal located on the bottom of the
keyboard.
If the keyboard needs to be returned to a repair facility, please use the original packing material
and shipping carton. It is recommended that one set of packing material be retained for this
purpose.
The address and telephone numbers to be used for assistance, service, and warranty information
is:
Ultimate Technology Corporation
100 Rawson Road
Victor, New York 14564
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]