Wincor Nixdorf BEETLE S-II User manual

BEETLE /S-II
Modular POS System
User Guide
Edition October 2005

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Contents
Manufacturer´s Certification ...............1
Tested Safety ...............................1
FCC-Class A Declaration .........................1
Important notes ..............................2
Introduction ........................4
About this manual .............................4
Care of the BEETLE /S-II .........................5
Recycling the BEETLE /S-II ........................5
Warranty .................................7
Overview ..........................8
BEETLE /S-II Peripherals .........................9
BEETLE /S-II in a network ........................10
Before switching on the System .....................11
Unpacking and checking the System .................11
Setting up the device .........................11
Cabling of the BEETLE /S-II .....................12
Disconnecting cables .........................13
Mounting the cable cover .......................14
Connecting to the mains power supply ................15
Basic settings .............................15
Adjusting the loudspeaker ......................15
Light emitting diode (LED) ......................16
Connecting peripherals .........................16
Keyboard (KYBD) ...........................17
Scanners and scales (COM1 - COM4*)................17
Customer display (COM2* or COM4*) ................18
Cashier display (COM3*) .......................18
Monitor ................................18
TFT - LCD display ..........................19
Connecting standard PC peripherals (COM1) ............19
Network ................................19
Modular printers ...........................20
Cash drawer .............................20
USB (Universal Serial Bus) ......................21

BEETLE /S-II - the Components .............22
Overview.................................22
Floppy Disk Drive (optional) .......................24
General ................................24
Removing a disk ...........................24
DVD/CD-ROM Drive (optional) .....................25
General ................................25
Operating the Drive ..........................25
Notes .................................26
Power Supply ..............................26
Change of the hard disk drive ......................27
Change of the DVD Drive ........................30
Configuration variants ..................33
Submodules for the CPU ........................33
LAN Controller 10/100 MBit......................33
CRT- or TFT-Adapter .........................33
Installing the submodules ........................34
Installing the Submodules w/o installed CRT/TFT Adapter ......36
Installing an expansion card .......................37
Retail Software ......................39
Wincor Nixdorf Store Solutions .....................39
Platforms and Products .........................40
Trading Post .............................40
TP.net.................................41
TPLinux ................................41
Technology evaluation ........................41
Starting up the system..................42
Start and runup behaviour ........................42
Appendix .........................45
Technical Data for the BEETLE /S-II ..................45
Glossary .................................46
Abbreviations ..............................48

Manufacturer´s Certification
The device complies with the requirements of the EEC
directive 89/336/EEC with regard to ‘Electromagnetic
compatibility" and 73/23/EEC “Low Voltage Directive”.
Therefore, you will find the CE mark on the device or packaging.
Tested Safety
The POS system has been provided with the symbol for
“Tested Safety”.
In addition, the BEETLE has received the UL symbol and cUL
symbol.
FCC-Class A Declaration
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A 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.
Le présent appareil numérique ne génère pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicable aux appareils numériques de la “Class A”
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
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TESTED SAFETY
geprüftegeprüfte
SicherheitSicherheit

Important notes
The modular POS system BEETLE /S-II conforms to the current safety
standards for data processing equipment.
The CD-ROM drive features a light emitting diode (LED), classification
according to IEC 825-1:1993: LASER CLASS 1, and may not be opened.
nIf this device is taken from a cold environment into the operating room,
moisture condensation may form. The device must be absolutely dry
before being put into service; an acclimatization period of at least two
hours must therefore be observed.
nThis device is equipped with a safety-tested power cable and may be
connected only to a prescribed grounded-contact power socket.
nWhen setting up the device, ensure that the power socket on the device
and the grounded-contact power socket are easily accessible.
nTo disconnect the device from the supply voltage completely, switch off
the device and disconnect the power plug.
nEnsure that no foreign objects (e.g. office clips) find their way into the
device, as this may lead to electric shocks or short-circuits.
nNever plug in or unplug data communication lines during
thunderstorms.
nProtect devices from vibrations, dust, moisture and heat.
nAlways dispose of used parts, such as batteries, in an environmentally
safe manner.
nIn emergencies (e.g. damaged housing or damaged power cable,
penetration by liquids or foreign bodies), the device must be switched
off immediately, the power plug disconnected and the Customer Service
of Wincor Nixdorf or your dealer must be notified.
The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations
for special waste. In case of an improper change of the lithium battery it
exist an explosion risk.
The device may only be repaired by authorized qualified personnel.
Unauthorized opening of the device and inexpertly carried-out repairs may
not only seriously jeopardize the safety of the user, but also cancel all
warranty and liability agreements.
Your BEETLE POS system is the result of modern technical innovation. So
please see for according structural and technical surroundings to guarantee
a faultless and efficient work of your BEETLE.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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Therefore, you should connect your BEETLE or other IT-devices only to
power supply systems with separately guided protective earth conductor
(PE). This kind of electricity system is known as TN-S network. Do not use
PEN conductors!
Please also observe the recommendations of the norm DIN VDE 0100, Part
540, Appendix C2 as well as EN50174-2, §5.4.3.Thus you can help to avoid
possible malfunctions.
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IMPORTANT NOTES

Introduction
The BEETLE /S-II is the compact, powerful and economical basis for your
POS system.
The BEETLE conforms to the PC standard. Powerful processors ensure a
quick processing of all operations.
You can connect a variety of different peripheral devices to your BEETLE
and even the choice of the software is not limited to a certain product.
Optional the BEETLE /S-II can be equipped with a floppy disk drive or a
CD-ROM drive, a DVD drive or a compact flash.
This provides you with a considerable degree of flexibility when arranging
the configuration of your POS system.
The BEETLE can also be connected to a network once an appropriate
network card has been installed.
Whatever configuration you need: Wincor Nixdorf offers the right solution.
So, whenever you want to expand your BEETLE /S-II, please contact your
Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH branch office or your dealer.
About this manual
This documentation is intended to help you work with the POS system and
to serve as a reference work. The detailed table of contents help you find
the desired information quickly and easily.
The first section describes
neverything you need to do before switching on the POS system and
how to connect peripherals to the BEETLE /S-II.
The second section contains
na brief overview of the components of your BEETLE POS system.
Here, you will also find a detailed description of recurring actions, for
example, how to use the disks.
The third selection describes
nthe possible configuration variants of your BEETLE /S-II.
INTRODUCTION
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The fourth section provides
na genaral overview of the Wincor Nixdorf Retail Software.
Section five
nexplains the start and runup behaviour of the BEETLE /S-II.
The Appendix
ncontains the most important technical data, a glossary and a list of
abbreviations.
Notes in the manual are marked by this symbol.
This symbol is used for warnings.
The type and scope of application programs depend on the customer’s own
selection; therefore software will not be discussed further in this manual.
Separate manuals are included in the scope of the connectable peripherals.
For this reason, a more detailed description of these devices will not be
provided here. For more information, see the relevant manuals.
Care of the BEETLE /S-II
Clean your BEETLE /S-II at regular intervals with a suitable plastic-surface
cleaner. Make sure that the power plug is disconnected, connector cables
are unplugged and that no liquid finds its way into the device.
Recycling the BEETLE /S-II
Environmental protection does not begin when
it comes time to dispose of the BEETLE; it
begins with the manufacturer. This product was
designed according to our internal norm
“Environmental conscious product design and
development”.
The modular BEETLE /S-II system is
manufactured without the use of CFCs and
CCHS and is produced mainly from reusable
components and materials.
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CARE OF THE BEETLE /S-II

The processed plastics can, for the most part, be recycled. Even the
precious metals can be recovered, thus saving energy and costly raw
materials.
Please do not stick labels onto plastic case parts. This would help us to
re-use components and material.
You can protect our environment by only switching on your equipment when
it is actually needed. If possible, even avoid the stand-by-mode as this
wastes energy, too. Also switch your equipment off when you take a longer
break or finish your work.
At this time, there are still some parts that are not reusable. Wincor Nixdorf
disposes of old devices in an environmentally sensitive way using a
recycling center that is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, as is the rest of
the company.
So don’t simply throw your BEETLE POS system on the scrap heap when it
has served its time, but take advantage of the environmentally smart,
up-to-date recycling methods!
Please contact your competent branch or the Recycling Center Paderborn
(for European countries) for information on how to return and re-use devices
and disposable materials under the following mail address:
Email: [email protected]
or on the internet.
We look forward to your mail.
RECYCLING THE BEETLE /S-II
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Warranty
Wincor Nixdorf guarantees generally a warranty engagement for 12 months
beginning with the date of delivery. This warranty engagement covers all
damages which occur despite a normal use of the product.
Damages because of
nimproper or insufficient maintenance,
nimproper use of the product or unauthorized modifications of the
product,
ninadequate location or surroundings
will not be covered by the warranty.
For further information of the stipulation look at your contract.
All parts of the product which are subject to wear and tear are not included
in the warranty engagement.
Please order spare parts at the Wincor Nixdorf customer service.
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WARRANTY

Overview
You can connect a variety of peripherals to your modular POS system
BEETLE /S-II and thus implement a wide range of expansion stages. You
can connect a two or four-line alphanumeric customer display and a four line
cashier display. Alternatively you can connect Flat screens, use various
types of scanners such as distance, touch or stationary scanners, use
scales and scanner scales (please take into account the official certification
regulations), connect various printers, use POS keyboards with or without a
swipecard reader, use different types of cash drawers, connect a monitor,
install the POS workplace SNIkey, integrate the BEETLE /S-II in a network
after installing a LAN board and upgrade the BEETLE /S-II, since it can
accommodate onboard extension card, such as VGA/TFT/LAN.
This means that the BEETLE /S-II can meet your requirements at all times,
without having to exchange the complete system for a new one, thus saving
you time and money.
The following illustrations show you how your modular POS system can
grow - from a scanner to integration into a network.
OVERVIEW
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BEETLE /S-II Peripherals
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BEETLE /S-II PERIPHERALS
PrinterScanner
Cash drawer
Scales
Monitor
Flatscreen
display
Keyboard
Customer or cashier display
SNIkey

BEETLE /S-II in a network
BEETLE /S-II IN A NETWORK
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Ethernet 10/100 Base T
Server
BEETLE /S-II BEETLE /S-II
BEETLE /S-II

Before switching on the System
Unpacking and checking the System
Unpack the parts and check to see whether the delivery matches the
information on the delivery note.
The carton contains the basic unit and a country-specific accessories kit.
Some ordered composition may be installed.
If damage has occurred during shipping or if the package contents do not
match the delivery note, promptly inform your Wincor Nixdorf sales outlet.
Please indicate the number of your delivery ticket and delivery ticket position
and serial number of the respective device. The serial number can be found
on the label illustrated below which is located at the rear of the housing; it
may be necessary to remove the cable cover.
The serial number is located on the label below the bar code.
It is absolutely necessary to check the function of the original equipment
before you perform any changes (e.g. by installing an expansion card). Only
then is it possible to accept a functional defect as a claim.
Transport the device only in its original packaging (to protect it against
impact and shock).
Setting up the device
Set up the BEETLE /S-II POS system where it will not be exposed to
extreme environmental conditions. Protect the device from vibrations, dust,
moisture, heat and strong magnetic fields.
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BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM
Wincor Nixdorf
Made in Singapore
WN0199901107
BEETLE /S-II
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100-120V / 200-240V
50/60 Hz 5/3 A

Make sure that the side ventilation slots on the BEETLE /S-II POS system
are not obstructed in order to ensure that the device has sufficient
ventilation. Mind the minimum clearances indicated below! If the
equipment is to be fitted, you must also ensure that the specified minimum
distances are maintained and constant ventilation is provided. The
immediate ambient temperature of the system must not exceed 40° C/104
°F. These requirements are best met, when the equipment is not built into a
completely enclosed piece of furniture.
The fitting depth may be equal to the overall depth of the equipment
including the cable cover, that is, 337 mm.
Cabling of the BEETLE /S-II
Follow the steps below in the order given when installing devices:
nPlug one end of the power cable into the socket of the BEETLE /S-II
nThe cable cover must be removed, if present.
nPlug in and secure the data cable.
nInstall the cable cover.
nPlug the other end of the power cable into the main power supply.
Always make sure that the system is switched off when you do cabling
works.
BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM
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50 mm
50 mm
60 mm

Disconnecting cables
Never unplug a cable by pulling on the cable itself; always take hold of the
actual plug. Follow the procedure below when disconnecting cables:
nTurn off all power and equipment switches.
nRemove the cable cover.
nUnplug all data communication cables from the sockets of the data
networks.
nUnplug all power plugs from the grounded-contact power sockets.
nUnplug all cables from the devices.
With MINI-DIN plugs, the plug remains inserted
until released.
Pull the plastic covering from the connecting
socket with your thumb. The lock is released.
The metal of the plug is visible.
RJ12 plugs lock in when you insert them. To
release them push the latch under the plug to
the top.
The D-sub typ connector or CRT (VGA)
connector is used for parallel or serial
interfaces. Release the connector by loosen
the two screws.
Take hold of the USB connector housing and
release the connection.
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BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM

Loosen the plug of the USB powered connector
by pressing the plastic latch.
Release the TFT connector by pressing the
latches on the left and right inwards.
Mounting the cable cover
The scope of supply of your BEETLE /S-II includes a cable cover. Before
mounting the device, you should first remove the cable opening if necessary
(1). This depends on the cables which you wish to lay.
Tools are not required as the plastic part can be removed by hand.
In order to mount the cable cover, push it on the left pre-mounted screws on
the back of the BEETLE /S-II (see arrows (2)).
BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM
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Close the cable cover by
by shifting strongly the
cable cover from the
inside (3) onto the right
screws (4).
Tools are not required for mounting the cover.
Connecting to the mains power supply
All devices belonging to the modular BEETLE /S-II system that have a
separate power cable must be connected to the same electric circuit.
Make sure that all data cables on the system unit and peripherals are
connected correctly.
nPlug all power cables belonging to the BEETLE and the peripherals into
the grounded-contact power sockets.
nYou can now switch on the BEETLE /S-II by means of the switch on the
power supply at the rear side. Push the ON/OFF button at the front of
the box (approx. 4 seconds).
The power supply can be connected to all standard power supply networks.
The unit adjusts automatically to the respective voltage. The exhaust of the
power pack provides for the necessary cooling. The maximum output of the
power pack is 245 W.
Basic settings
Ex works, the BEETLE /S-II is configured to your order. Your configuration
must be subsequently adapted to support supplementary devices such as
scanners. For more information, contact the Wincor Nixdorf branch office
responsible for your area.
Adjusting the loudspeaker
You can set the volume as desired by means of a menu in the BIOS Setup
(see BEETLE POS motherboard manual).
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BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM
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Light emitting diode (LED)
You will find the LEDs at the front side of the BEETLE next to the ON/OFF
button.
The left LED (green) lights when the BEETLE /S-II is switched on.
The right LED (yellow) lights up while the hard disk is being accessed.
Connecting peripherals
The peripherals mentioned here are available as options and are not part of
the basic configuration. A separate manual is provided for each of the
connectable components. For more detailed information, please consult the
relevant documentation.
Connecting peripherals with the system switched on is not allowed, except
USB connector. Only connect devices equipped with a shielded cable
to the standard USB interface.
The figure shows the back panel of the BEETLE /S-II with the locations of
the connecting sockets and connecting plugs.
Rear panel of the BEETLE /S-II
CONNECTING PERIPHERALS
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DC24V 1
1
0
100-120 V / 2 A max
200-240 V / 1 A max CASHDR ONLY
KYBD
COM2*
USB LAN
LPT1
COM1
SPK
MIC
TFT A
B
A
COM4*
COM3*