Vectron POS Modular User manual

User manual
VECTRON SYSTEMS

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Vectron POS Modular
Date: 15.12.2007
© 2005 - 2007 by Vectron Systems AG
Subject to error and modification
Manufacturer
Vectron Systems AG
Willy-Brandt-Weg 41
D-48155 Münster
www.vectron.de
Vectron
Leading in POS Technology
Your Vectron dealer
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Vectron POS Modular
1 Introduction................................................................9
2 Elektromagnetic compatibility...........................10
3 Notes on safety........................................................11
4 Instructions for use ................................................12
5 Disposal.......................................................................13
6 Vectron POS Modular ............................................15
6.1 Shipment .............................................................................15
6.2 The POS system and its components ......................16
6.3 Licenses...............................................................................17
6.4 Hardware features ..........................................................18
6.4.1 Ports ......................................................................................18
6.4.2 Pin assignments...............................................................20
6.5 Technical data ..................................................................24
7 Starting ...................................................................... 27
7.1 Connection of monitor...................................................27
7.2 System start.......................................................................28
8 LED-Signals.................................................................31
9 Operation.................................................................. 33
9.1 Sign in and -out at the POS system ..........................33
9.1.1 Sign in with key................................................................33
9.1.2 Sign in without key........................................................ 34
9.1.3 Sign out............................................................................... 34
9.2 Guest checks and hold buffers.................................. 34
9.2.1 Starting a new GC.......................................................... 34
9.2.2 Close and re-open a GC.................................................35
9.2.3 Paying a guest check .....................................................35
9.2.4 Guest check split .............................................................35
9.2.5 Guest check move...........................................................36
9.2.6 Shift change.......................................................................36
9.2.7 Hold buffers .......................................................................36
Contents

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9.3 Reports.................................................................................37
9.4 Input and output ..............................................................39
9.4.1 Input of amounts..............................................................39
9.4.2 Screen windows...............................................................39
9.5 Making a sale................................................................... 40
9.5.1 Input of PLUs .................................................................... 40
9.5.2 Free price input ............................................................... 40
9.5.3 Payment.............................................................................. 40
9.6 Void and merchandise return.....................................41
9.6.1 Void LE.................................................................................41
9.6.2 Void .......................................................................................41
9.6.3 Merchandise return....................................................... 42
9.7 Change invoice format ................................................. 42
9.8 Programming the POS system.................................. 42
9.9 Final remark ..................................................................... 43
10 Service and Maintenance .................................... 45
10.1 Cleaning the housing.....................................................45
10.2 Screen saver...................................................................... 46
11 Accessories............................................................... 47
11.1 Peripherals..........................................................................47
11.1.1 Monitors Vectron D151T, D153T and D80T ............47
11.1.2 External operator locks................................................ 48
11.2 System accessories........................................................ 50
11.2.1 Internal operator locks ................................................. 50
11.2.2 SRAM-memory expansion...........................................51
11.3 Other accessories ............................................................51
12 Other Vectron products ...................................... 53
12.1 Stationary Vectron POS systems...............................53
12.2 Vectron POS MobilePro .................................................53
12.3 Vectron POS PC ................................................................55
12.4 Vectron Commander ......................................................55

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13 EU declaration of conformity ............................ 57
14 UL certification....................................................... 58
Supplement ............................................................................... 59
Important notes for the connection of scales .......................59
Piktographs ....................................................................................... 60
Glossary ...............................................................................................62
Document revision.......................................................................... 66

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1 Introduction
We very much appreciate your purchase of the Vectron POS Modu-
lar. You have decided in favor of a high-quality product, which will
support you in your daily work.
This system distinguishes itself by numerous connection possibili-
ties, which make the Vectron POS Modular suitable for nearly every
field of application.
The special design allows the Vectron POS Modular to be used as
single station system as well as as server in ECR networks.
Please see the supplement for the notes on connection of scales.
In chapter 6 you get an overview of the hardware features of the POS
Modular and their handling.
Chapter 7 of this manual describes how to start the POS system and
the monitor.
In chapter 9 you are informed on how to operate the Vectron POS
Modular.
The following chapters contain additional information, e.g. on ser-
vice and maintenance of the system and on optional accessories.
At the end of the manual you will find a glossary of terms.
Please follow the instructions for use and notes on safety on the fol-
lowing pages.

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Note
This manual does not contain information concerning
the extensive programming of the Vectron POS Modu-
lar. This requires detailed specialist knowledge and
therefore lies in the responsibility of your trained Vec-
tron dealer.
Please address all further questions to your Vectron
dealer from whom you purchased this POS system. He
will be glad to assist you.
Vectron Systems AG
2 Elektromagnetic compatibility
• This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this pro-
duct may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
• The electromagnetic emissions of the device is below the stan-
dardized limit values for interferences. However we cannot gua-
rantee a complete protection against disturbance of radio and TV
reception, if the device is applied in business- and living areas in
a distance of less than 33 ft from the receiving aerial.
• Installation and maintenance should be carried out by EMC-
skilled personnel.

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3 Notes on safety
When operating your Vectron POS system please follow these in-
structions:
• Onlybymeansofproperpositioningandmaintenance, as well as
proprietary operation according to the reference instructions, the
safety and health of individuals and of animals and property, will
not be endangered.
• Improperinstallation, maintenance, or operation may result in in-
jury to the user and damage to the devices.
• Maintenanceandrepair of the Vectron POS system is to be car-
ried out only by trained personnel, certified by the manufacturer.
• TheVectronPOSsystemhasbeenmanufacturedtothehighest
possible standards. However, we cannot guarantee that the deli-
vered components, their constituent parts and the documentati-
on are, and will remain, free of faults.
• The manufacturer does not accept liability in case of improper
installation and maintenance and improper operation of the Vec-
tron POS system.

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4 Instructions for use
Please follow these instructions:
• Only operate thePOS system with thedealerinstalledperiphe-
rals.
• Do not insert any foreign objects into any openings on the de-
vices.
• The power supply Vectron PS10 must be plugged into a properly
grounded outlet.
• ThePOSsystemmaynotbeexposedtodirectsunlight.Ensure
there is sufficient airflow around the device to allow for adequate
cooling.
• ProtectthePOSsystemfromdustandhumidity.
• ProtectthePOSsystemfromimpropervoltages.
• Cleanonlywithadampclothusingamildcleanser.
• BeforeopeningthehousingoftheVectronPOSsystem,unplugit
from the outlet.
• Keep the packaging material for dispatch puposes.
In case of service please contact your Vectron dealer. When sending
the device for repair always use the original packing. For damages
due to improper packing the manufacturer does not accept liability .

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5 Disposal
The manufacturer assumes a unilateral obligation to take back
waste electric and electronic equipment that has been used for com-
mercial purposes, consistent with Art. 9 of European Union Directive
2002/96/EC, last changed by European Union Directive 2003/108/
EC. It applies:
• Themanufacturertakesbackwasteelectricandelectronicequip-
ment that was produced by or on behalf of the company and gua-
rantees a proper recycling of this equipment.
• The legal obligation applies for devices, that will be put on the
market after August 13, 2005. In addition, the manufacturer ex-
tends this obligation to all devices that have been put on the mar-
ket as of January 1, 2004.
• Pleasehandoveranywasteelectricorelectronicequipmentand
any accessories or peripherals that you do not require or that can-
not be used anymore to your Vectron dealer. Or send it back to the
manufacturer directly, prepaid and marked “Waste electric and
electronic equipment”.
WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 91733199

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6 Vectron POS Modular
The Vectron POS Modular is an extendable POS system with high
performance and numerous options for application. Its 64-Bit-tech-
nology and the battery-buffered RAM accelerate data access, gua-
rantee fast data processing and avoid data loss in case of power
failure.
Thanks to the wide range of peripherals the POS Modular easily
adapts to any environment and always remains state-of-the art.
In combination with an optional monitor, the POS Modular becomes
an elegant, single station POS system.
POS Modular uses the proven Vectron POS software. It is therefore
compatible with other Vectron POS systems and suitable for applica-
tion in an ECR network.
6.1 Shipment
Standard delivery of the Vectron POS Modular comprises:
• VectronPOSModular,equipmentasperorder
• ExternalpowersupplyVectronPS10
• Nationalmainsplug
• Operatorlockasperorder
• Usermanual
• Dispatchbox
• Softwarelicenseasperorder

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Note
The Vectron POS Modular is available with different
equipment. Please check the correct delivery on receipt.
In case of incorrect delivery please contact your Vec-
tron dealer.
Your local dealer will supply the system and install it. You may then
start working immediately.
6.2 The POS system and its components
The Vectron POS Modular distinguishes itself by the following com-
ponents:
• High-quality,stablemetalhousing
• Base plate and lid consist of black, sandblasted aluminium
• The side walls consist of silver, brushed aluminium
Please note: Due to the shielding of the metal housing you can-
not use the internal „EasyReader3“ operator lock.
• TheLEDsintegratedinthehousingserveforopticalperceptionof
network operation or warnings.
• Standardgraphiccardforconnectionofmonitor,standardresolu-
tion 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA), higher resolution (1024 x 768 pixels,
XGA) via extension license.
• Operableviaexternalkeyboardortouchscreen(onlywithrespec-
tive license and hardware)
• Numerousportsatthebottom (see chapter 6.4.1)

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Fig. 1: Vectron POS Modular with „Addimat“ operator lock
6.3 Licenses
The basic license does not release all interfaces and functions. It
enables the following ports:
• OneVGA-port
• Sixserialports
• Oneparallelport
• TwoUSB-ports
• OnePS/2-port
• Networkport
• Twoportsforcashdrawers
Furthermore, the basic license is restricted to a graphical resolution
of 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA) and does not allow a touch screen opera-
tion of the POS system. Only one operator lock (internal or external)
can be used.
With extensions licenses you can increase the resolution up to
1024 x 768 pixels (XGA), operate the POS Modular per touch screen
and - depending on the hardware - use up to two external operator
locks.
Please contact you Vectron dealer in case you require extended
licenses.

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6.4 Hardware features
In the following you will get some technical information on the hard-
ware applied in the Vectron POS Modular.
6.4.1 Ports
At the bottom of the POS Modular there are numerous ports for the
connection of external devices to the POS system (see fig 3).
• Up to two ports (3,5 mm jack plug) for external operator locks
(depending on the hardware equipment).
• Sixserial ports(RS232)fortheconnectionofe.g.touchscreens,
customer displays, scanners, magnetic card readers, printers,
operator locks, modems etc.
Via one of these ports you can connect the POS Modular with a
PC, to carry out a software update of the POS system for instance.
You can also read out and process reports.
• TwoUSB-portsforupdatesanddatabackuponUSB-sticks.
• OnePS/2-portforconnectionofPC-keyboardandmouse(single
or parallel per adapter).
• Onenetworkport(10/100MBit)toestablishacomprehensivenet-
work with up to 200 Vectron POS systems.
• Twoportsforcashdrawers.Bymeansofanadapteryoucancon-
nect and access up to four cash drawers (two per port).
• Oneparallelportforconnectionofe.g.aDIN-A4-printer.
• OneporttosupplytheVectronPOSModularviaexternalpower
supply Vectron PS10.

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Except for the ports for external operator locks and VGA all ports are
mounted directly on the main board (on-board) of the Vectron POS
Modular.
Fig. 2: Ports of the Vectron POS Modular
Parallel port
Serial port USB Host
USB Function
Keyboard & Mouse
Network
Drawers
A B
On-/Off switch
Ext. power
supply
VGA port
Ext. operator
lock

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VGA-port (HD 15, f)
PIN Assignment
1RED
2GREEN
3BLUE
4n/c
5GND
6RED_RTN
7GREEN_RTN
8BLUE_RTN
9n/c
10 GND
11 n/c
12 SDA
13 HSYNC
14 VSYNC
15 SCL
Ports for ext. operator locks
(3,5 mm jack plug, three pin, f)
6.4.2 Pin assignments
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1115
610
+ 5V
GND
Signal