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- Page 1 PST-6000 Series USER’S MANUAL L 0 L P...
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Page 2: About This Manual
SOME IMPORTANT NOTICES FCC NOTICE This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS BRIEF INTRODUCTION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 - 1 THE USER’S MANUAL · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 - 1 THE PRODUCT ·... - Page 4 · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 - 6 VARIETY OF KEY TOPS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 - 6 POS PRINTER ·...
- Page 5 MONITOR (FOR PST6000) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 3 MECHANICAL OPERATION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 3 TURN ON THE MONITOR ·...
- Page 6 · · · · · · · · · · · 4 -19 CONVENIENCE IN PROGRAMMING · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 -20 INSTANT CONTENT UPDATE PRELOADED KEY DEFINITIONS· · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 -21 ·...
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Page 7: Brief Introduction
PST-6000 series user’s manual – BRIEF INTRODUCTION BRIEF INTRODUCTION THE USER’ S MANUAL The purpose of this manual is to guide the user in the initial installation and general use of the Posiflex PST6000 series of POS terminals. It does not however, make any attempt to explain any application software that may be supplied with it and which of course is an essential component of any system. -
Page 8: The Product
PST-6000 series user’s manual – BRIEF INTRODUCTION THE PRODUCT Overview The Posiflex range of PST6000 terminals have been designed and manufactured to meet the high end demand on POS system. The PST range incorporates all the advances of personal computer technology within a rugged housing designed for use in a hostile retail environment. -
Page 9: The Standard Features
PST-6000 series user’s manual – BRIEF INTRODUCTION THE STANDARD FEATURES ARE: Non-Volatile Memory The standard non-volatile memory of PST6000 series is 32 KB. The option is 64 KB. This non-volatile memory is used by the software system provider to safeguard the data storage; or, if worked in cooperation with the hardware manufacturer, can be used for fiscal memory systems. -
Page 10: Cashier Display Port
PST-6000 series user’s manual – BRIEF INTRODUCTION Cashier Display Port The cashier display ports for PST6000 and PST6030 are different to each other. The PST6000 uses a 3 x 5 D VGA connector and the PST6030 uses a 50 pin SCSI type specialized connector. -
Page 11: The Optional Items
PST-6000 series user’s manual – BRIEF INTRODUCTION THE OPTIONAL ITEMS ARE: – Magnetic Stripe Card Reader supplied as: 2 track reader 3 track reader Please note that card slot is always present whether or not the MSR is fitted. A blanking module is fitted in place of the MSR if the MSR is not supplied. -
Page 12: Dram Memory Expansion
PST-6000 series user’s manual – BRIEF INTRODUCTION DRAM Memory Expansion The standard memory size is 16 MB and can be expanded to 192 MB. Variety of Key Tops Quad Key Double Key Single Key Blank Key POS Printer PP-3000 series providing friction or sprocket, serial or parallel 9 pin dot matrix... -
Page 13: System Box Contents
PST-6000 series user’s manual – BRIEF INTRODUCTION SYSTEM BOX CONTENTS When you receive the PST6000 or PST6030 system box you will find it contains several items: Main system unit Operator display carton for LCD model PST6030 Customer display carton if an option of customer display is ordered PST accessories carton Other optional components as ordered. -
Page 14: Pst Accessories Carton
PST-6000 series user’s manual – BRIEF INTRODUCTION PST Accessories Carton This contains most of the small parts and loose items as follows: This user’s manual 1 set of keys (4 pieces) for keyboard key switch 1 set of keys (2 pieces) for front door lock... -
Page 15: Parts Identification
PST-6000 series user’s manual –PARTS IDENTIFICATION PARTS IDENTIFICATION The following pictures show in detail the assembly of PST terminals and options. MAJOR PARTS OF PST6000 CRT MODEL: ° ¬ POWER ON SWITCH KNOB PROGRAMMABLE ¯ KEYBOARD ± ® POSITION KEY SWITCH ®... - Page 16 PST-6000 series user’s manual –PARTS IDENTIFICATION MAJOR PARTS OF ° PST6030 LCD MODEL: ± ¬ POWER ON SWITCH KNOB ¯ PROGRAMMABLE KEYBOARD ® ® POSITION KEY SWITCH ¯ OPERATOR DISPLAY (LCD) L3 L4 L0 LP ° CUSTOMER DISPLAY (OPTIONS INCL. PD-2101 or PD-7001) ±...
- Page 17 PST-6000 series user’s manual –PARTS IDENTIFICATION ¬ DETAIL PARTS: ¬ CRT MONITOR CABLE COVER ® MONITOR HOOK ¯ BOWL SHAPED TILT BASE ® ° MOUNTING LUG ± SWIVEL BASE ¯ ² SWIVEL BASE ° HANDLE ³ DISPLAY ± PLATFORM ´...
- Page 18 PST-6000 series user’s manual –PARTS IDENTIFICATION ¯ ° ¬ ± L3 L4 L0 LP ² ³ ® ´ µ DETAIL PARTS: ¬ POWER ON INDICATOR (GREEN) STAND-BY INDICATOR (ORANGE) ® KEY TOPS WITH TRANSPARENT KEY CAPS ¯ VENTILATION OPENINGS °...
- Page 19 PST-6000 series user’s manual –PARTS IDENTIFICATION EXTERNAL KEYBOARD PORT (5 P DIN JACK) POWER ON/OFF PUSH SWITCH IRDA WINDOW 3.5” FDD Fig. 2 - 4 Inside the front door VENTILATION OPENINGS PRINTER PLATFORM MONITOR DISPLAY PLATFORM BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER BACK DOOR...
- Page 20 PST-6000 series user’s manual –PARTS IDENTIFICATION COM 3 COM 2 SELECTION COM 4 SWITCH AC INLET USB 0 USB 1 UPS BATT. LPT 1 COM 1 CUSTOMER DISPLAY 24 VDC (PD-2101/PD-7001) Fig. 2 – 6a Inside the back door (CRT model)
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Page 21: Installation Guides
PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES INSTALLATION GUIDES IMPORTANT PLEASE DO NOT CONNECT THE POWER CORD OR TURN ON THE MAIN UNIT UNTIL YOU HAVE FULLY READ THE INSTALLATION GUIDES AND FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS!!! MONITOR Upon receiving the CRT type PST6000, the monitor comes in a separate box. - Page 22 PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES The next step is to pass the monitor cable(s) through a square hole at the back edge of main unit. Open the back door by sliding two back door latches (ref. Fig. 2-5) at the bottom of back door toward the center.
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Page 23: Lcd Operator Display
PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES LCD OPERATOR DISPLAY When the PST6030 is ordered, the user has to take the 12.1” LCD operator display out from the operator display carton and assemble it onto the main unit per following instructions. -
Page 24: Customer Display
PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES CUSTOMER DISPLAY When the PST6000 series is ordered with the customer display option, the terminal will be delivered with the base tube for the display already fitted to corner of the display platform. -
Page 25: Programmable Keyboard
PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES PROGRAMMABLE KEYBOARD The PST terminal is equipped with an extremely versatile programmable keyboard. In which up to 255 characters as well as diverse control functions may be assigned to each key (subject to the 8Kb maximum total storage limit). This feature allows the programmer complete freedom in mapping the keyboard layout without having to introduce software TSRs or .dlls into the PC host for application. - Page 26 PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES Key clip Transparent key cap Legend label L3 L4 L0 LP Fig. 3 - 5 Applying the label and locating the key cap The user may also use a flat bladed screwdriver to remove the key tops (ref.
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Page 27: Quad Key
PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES Fig. 3 - 6c Fig. 3 - 7 The key clip Removing the key top (Quad key) It is important to correctly orientate the key tops before they are inserted into the keyboard frame (ref. Fig. 3-8); failure to do this could result in permanent damage. - Page 28 PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES Blank key top Latching tab Tab in the guide hole Fig. 3 - 9a Inserting a blank key top Double key top Latching tab Tab in the guide hole Fig. 3 - 9b Inserting a double key top...
- Page 29 PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES Quad key top Latching tab Tab in the guide hole Fig. 3 - 9c Inserting a quad key top The entire program contents of the keyboard should be saved prior to any use of the PST terminal.
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Page 30: Internal Kb Wedge Barcode Scanner
PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES INTERNAL KB WEDGE BARCODE SCANNER The PST keyboard has been designed to provide a daisy chain interface (DCI) capability such that it is possible to connect a number of suitable input devices in series with each other. - Page 31 PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES We strongly advise users to consult with their dealers to have an authorized technician for such installation. MALE DIN DIN JACK KEYBOARD KB WEDGE CPU BOARD DEVICE FEMALE DIN MALE DIN KB WEDGE...
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Page 32: Ps/2 Mouse
PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES Lift up front end after unlocking and unscrewing KB CPU BOARD 5PIN DIN MALE DIN JACK 5PIN DIN MALE 5 PIN DIN FEMALE CABLE OF INTERNAL SCREWS KB WEDGE DEVICE Fig. 3 - 11 Installation of internal KB wedge device... -
Page 33: Printer
PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES PRINTER Assemble the printer following the instructions supplied with the printer. Remove the battery cover first by pressing down at one end (ref. Fig. 3-12) and pushing out the battery cover as shown. The user may find the UPS battery lying in the battery compartment if this option is ordered. - Page 34 PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES FROM PRINTER PRINTER CABLE Fig. 3 - 13 Example showing the connection of a parallel printer 3 - 14...
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Page 35: Cash Drawer
PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES CASH DRAWER The PST6000 is able to control most of the common cash drawers available on the market. However, it is recommended that the Posiflex CR-3100 be used since the terminal has been designed to compliment this cash drawer both mechanically and electrically. -
Page 36: Dc/Ac Power
PST-6000 series user’s manual – INSTALLATION GUIDES DC / AC POWER Connect the 4 pin cable from the battery compartment to the connector under the fan of the power supply unit in the rear room if the PST system is equipped with the UPS battery (ref. -
Page 37: Using The Pst System
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM USING THE PST SYSTEM BEFORE POWER ON – A Check List It is important that you check the following operational points: very Ventilation This terminal must be operated in an environment with restricted ventilation. -
Page 38: Vga Display Port
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM VGA Display Port The VGA port built into the PST terminal departs from the industry norm in that it has provision to feed 12 volt dc power to the monitor inside the VGA signal cable. -
Page 39: Monitor (For Pst6000)
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM MONITOR (for PST6000) Mechanical Operation The PST terminal has been designed with a novel support for the monitor. Beside the usual tilt and swivel mechanism, this terminal has incorporated “slide” capability so that the monitor position may be fully adjusted without having to use a swing support arm. -
Page 40: Turn On The Monitor
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Turn On The Monitor The ON/OFF switch of the monitor is located at the lower right front corner beneath the CRT bezel. It is a rock switch. Pressing the side marked “I” in will turn on the monitor. -
Page 41: Vertical Size Control
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM VERTICAL SIZE CONTROL The leftmost knob in this group is the knob for vertical size control. Turning this knob to right will decrease the height of the picture whilst turning it left will increase the height (ref. -
Page 42: Lcd (For Pst6030)
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM also for later system maintenance. For installation of the display utility driver(s), the instructions in the floppy diskette(s) should be followed. LCD (for PST6030) Mechanical Operation The 12.1” LCD color display is a 800 x 600 LCD display which may be positioned to give the operator the clearest view. -
Page 43: Display Utility Driver
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Display Utility Driver The end user of the PST terminals is not supposed to install the utility drivers personally. However, the floppy diskette(s) of the utility drivers is (are) delivered with the display type ordered. -
Page 44: Height Adjustment
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Height Adjustment As explained in the installation guide, the user can just pull out the release button, adjust the display to the height required, and then release the button switch. Adjust the... -
Page 45: Horizontal Rotation
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Horizontal Rotation All the customer displays of the PST series provide a delicate design of 360 degrees rotary display frame, which enables customers from any direction to enjoy a good view of the transaction content. It also particularly makes the scope rotating within 360 degree in order to avoid the internal cable to be broken while it turns over one circle, (ref. -
Page 46: View Angle Adjustment
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM View Angle Adjustment To accommodate the height of most customers, PD-2101 and PD-7001 provide 2 different view angles ---14.5 and 30 (ref. Fig. 4-4c). VIEW ANGLE CAN BE 14.5 OR 30 FOR PD-2101... -
Page 47: Horizontal Slide
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Horizontal Slide Both PD-2101 and PD-7001 provide in particular a horizontal sliding mechanism for the display frame. The display frame of PD-2101 and PD-7001 can be slid horizontally from leftmost side to rightmost side, and vice versa. Total sliding distance is 100mm. -
Page 48: Programmable Keyboard
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM PROGRAMMABLE KEYBOARD The PST6000 keyboard is a sophisticated yet easy and convenient to use computer sub-system in its own right and is designed to make a POS software application as flexible and ergonomic as possible. - Page 49 PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Within the major portion of the keyboard frame is a 8 by 14 matrix allowing in total 112 positions for the programmable keys. The key layout may present versatile pattern through use of single key, double key, quad key, blank key and numeric key.
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Page 50: Position Key-Lock
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM 6 Position Key-Lock This keyboard has a six position key switch which itself may be programmed so that as the position is changed with a key so the key switch reports its own position (adjustable inter position time delays are programmed in). - Page 51 PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM STAND BY POWER Fig. 4 - 6 Range for each key type The position LCK is designed to provide a “Security Lock-Off” function. Keys may only be removed from positions LCK and L1.. (ref. Fig. 4-7)
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Page 52: Application Example
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Application Example The effect of this programmability is to give a tremendous flexibility to any keyboard layout requirement with any application package. EXAMPLE 1 As an example the following is a possible key and position usage for a multi-... -
Page 53: Example 2
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM EXAMPLE 2 For a multi-function store, such as a restaurant serving for all of breakfast, lunch, dinner and late snack, each meal requires very different menu; or a department store that is seeking for a standardized facility throughout its various departments each requires many items of merchandise, the multi-page capability of this keyboard can play the crusader. -
Page 54: Special Features
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Special Features SECURITY LOCK OFF As mentioned elsewhere, when the 6 position electronic key-lock is switched to position “LCK”, the whole keyboard port is disabled for security purpose. This works just like a hardware disconnection of the keyboard including all other devices sharing this port such as the MSR option or any other either internally or externally connected DCI device. -
Page 55: Speed Control Of Output
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM an enquiry code from the host will cause the key switch to report its current position to the application program. SPEED CONTROL OF OUTPUT The PST programmable keyboard is capable of adjusting its own speed in issuing the key definitions when the key is pressed. -
Page 56: Instant Content Update
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM RWM.EXE – This is a straight through programming utility used under DOS environment. KBM.EXE – This is a detail programming utility applicable under DOS, WINDOWS 3.1, WINDOWS95 and so on. HOT KEY PROGRAMMING – This is the most convenient (maybe less efficiently) programming method applicable under any environment. -
Page 57: Preloaded Key Definitions
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Preloaded Key Definitions This keyboard is preloaded with a particular pattern on the page LP before it is delivered. Please refer to the print out on next page for the key definition of each location of this preloaded pattern. - Page 58 PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Print Scroll Pause Screen Lock Home PgUp ” < > ’ PgDn & ÿ Shift Ctrl Space Space Space Space Ctrl Enter PRINT - OUT OF PRELOADED KEY DEFINITIONS FOR PAGE LP...
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Page 59: Msr
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM – MAGNETIC STRIPE READER The Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) slot is located at the left side of the Programmable Keyboard if the MSR option is ordered. There are two choices of the reader types -- dual tracks and triple tracks separately. -
Page 60: Led Indicators
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM LED INDICATORS Besides the LED on MSR unit there are another two LED’s on the main unit below the 6-position electronic key on the programmable keyboard (ref. Fig. 4-8). The right hand green LED, when lit, shows that the system is powered on from whatever source. -
Page 61: Front Door
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM FRONT DOOR At the front of the programmable keyboard there is a door with a mechanical lock to the right of it. Turning the key clockwise will cause the front door to open a small amount where it is held against a catch, the door may be fully opened by hand. -
Page 62: Power On/Off Control
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM POWER ON/OFF CONTROL The PST6000 terminal implements electronic power control, such that the main power to the system may be controlled by four methods: 1. Front mounted external power ON switch 2. -
Page 63: Software Off Switch
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM Software Off Switch The system may also be shut down under software control, details of which are beyond the scope of this user manual - for more details contact your dealers. However, it is the most recommended way to turn off the PST6000 series. -
Page 64: Irda
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM IRDA If the IRDA option is ordered, the IRDA window will be in the front door area between the power-on/off-push switch and the 3.5” FDD. The IRDA is a wireless input/output port transmitting and receiving infrared beams. To use this IRDA feature, the system CMOS configuration must be set in the way that within the “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS”... -
Page 65: Printer
PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM PRINTER One of the major design features of the PST terminals is the ability to accommodate a very large range of printers. The terminal provides a printer platform where the printer can be mounted (use the Velcro strips in the accessories kit), and also provides a regulated 24 volt dc power line to power the printer. - Page 66 PST-6000 series user’s manual – USING THE PST SYSTEM color monitor. Should the user want to replace the battery or reconnect to another larger battery, he/she may refer to Fig. 3-12 and press down the end with arrow of the battery cover to open the battery cover by pushing it toward the rear room.
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