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FS-3600 PC WorkStation
Overview
PC WorkStation (PCWS) is a Reporting and Programming application for the FS-3600 system
running on a personal computer. PCWS is configured with a workstation number therefore it
holds the totals, programming, and reporting information the same as an FS-3600 terminal. A
full array of reporting information is available real-time. You may select from the current active
sales or select from PCWS's archived database. System resets can be performed manually or
configured in Windows Tasks Manager to accommodate auto resets. The reporting area has
a variety of reports for User, Period, Station, Payroll, System, Listings, Inventory, Labor, and
Deposits. In addition to reports all areas of the database can be programmed, maintained, and
edited. Changes made to the database from PCWS are sent real-time to the FS-3600 terminals.
PCWS does not offer the ability to update the terminal's APOSTS.exe file or Device Drivers.
NOTE:
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PCWS maintains a single database and can be connected to one sub-network.
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APOSTS version running must be 4-04-03 or newer.
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NCCNET version running must be 4-04-03 or newer.
PCWS communicates directly with the FS-3600 Terminal(s) via the LAN Network. It can be
directly connected to a terminal using a LAN Crossover Cable or via a Hub, using a Standard
LAN Patch Cable.
This manual will cover all aspects of PCWS from installation of the software, programming and
the reports.
Components of PC Workstation
Sequel 2k MSDE
SQL 2k MSDE will support up to a 2 GB database. Designed to run in the background SQL 2k
MSDE does not have its own user interface. Users interact with SQL 2k MSDE through the PC
Workstation application in which it is embedded.
POS Data Services
The POS Data Services (PDS) is used to establish communications with POS registers. The PDS
utilizes multiple network agents to maintain communication. All data received from the PDS is
stored in the SQL 2k MSDE database.
The PDS must be licensed within 30 days of installation on the site PC, contact your TEC Dealer
for the Site Key to license your software.
PC Workstation
PC Workstation is the user interface to the Sequel 2000 database and the PDS. Direct interaction
to the FS-3600 system is available through the PC Workstation application.
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