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Pos601a.doc
Videoswitch
Ocean House, Redfields Industrial Park
Redfields Lane, Church Crookham
Hants GU52 0RD
Videoswitch
Vi-POSCON Installation Guide
Vi-POSCON
Installation Guide
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20/03/2007
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  • Page 1 Vi-POSCON Installation Guide Vi-POSCON Installation Guide Document Reference Date Pos601a.doc 20/03/2007 Videoswitch Telephone 01252-851510 Ocean House, Redfields Industrial Park 01252-851296 Redfields Lane, Church Crookham Email sales@videoswitch.co.uk Hants GU52 0RD www.videoswitch.co.uk Videoswitch Pos601a.doc...
  • Page 2 Vi-POSCON Installation Guide Videoswitch Pos601a.doc...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Event Reports ....................... 31 Troubleshooting ........................32 8.1.1 No Cash Transactions on Monitor ................32 8.1.2 No Vi-POSCON Identifying Message on Monitor ............ 34 8.1.3 Menus Absent or Distorted on Monitor ..............36 8.1.4 No Video on Monitor....................36 8.1.5 No Mouse Function ....................
  • Page 4 Vi-POSCON Installation Guide 10.1 Regulatory Compliance....................40 10.2 Other Declarations ......................40 Videoswitch Pos601a.doc...

  • Page 5: Cautions

    LOCATION: For pluggable equipment [which is the PSU], the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment, [the PSU], and shall be easily accessible. Do not expose the Vi-POSCON or the PSU to humidity, rain or excessive heat; they are for use in dry areas only.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Changes the relevant front panel Data LED from steady red to flashing green. The Vi-POSCON System stores exception event data in its memory for generating its reports. The Detailed Event Report provides complete details of the exception events. The Frequency Event Report totals the number of exception events occurring per hour accumulatively over a number of days.

  • Page 7: System Components

    The following illustration shows the components of a typical Vi-POSCON System for a single register installation. Vi-POSCON can monitor up to four cash registers with a single DVR and video monitor. Depending upon the specific needs of each installation, the system setup will vary from site to site.
  • Page 8 The following illustration shows the maximum Vi-POSCON System configuration with one DVR and monitor. You can connect up to four registers, cameras, DVRs, and monitors to the Vi-POSCON controller. A Printer Interface is required for each register you want to monitor.

  • Page 9: Vi-Poscon Front Panel

    If no data is being received at a particular port then the associated LED is not lit. EVENT – This red LED lights when the first event is logged into Vi-POSCON memory and remains lit until the user has reviewed that event and all other subsequent logged events.
  • Page 10 5 – GND 9 – RX- Note: Jumpers on the Vi-POSCON main PCB must be set to allow RS-232 or RS-485 data input. RS- 232 is the default setting for all four interface data input channels. Interface data input channels may be set in any combination of RS-232 or RS-485 input.

  • Page 11: The Vi-Poscon Text Overlay

    [J] Video Output (1 through 4) – four BNC connectors for video output. The video output signals include the text overlay from the EPoS. 4.3 The Vi-POSCON Text Overlay The monitor text overlay of the Vi-POSCON System is similar to the following illustration. The surveillance scene is omitted for clarity. HH:MM:SS...

  • Page 12: Installation

    5.3.1.1.4 Placement Vi-POSCON controller location determined, within 2.5m (8') of camera system card rack (if used) for cable connections. Printer interface location at registers determined, within 0.9m (3') of AC receptacle.

  • Page 13: Controller Installation Kits And Tools

    590003 Mouse 590004 Mouse Mat NOTE: Any replacement or alternative mouse used with the Vi-POSCON system must be UL approved. Installation Tools You will need the following tools to properly install Vi-POSCON: Crimp tool, D-sub (for Crimp Pin Part #: 520076)

  • Page 14: Installing A Vi-Poscon System

    Vi-POSCON Installation Guide 5.5 Installing a Vi-POSCON System Before installing the Vi-POSCON controller, conduct a site survey with the customer and a salesperson. For more information on the site survey, see the Pre-Installation Checklist (page 6). Determine where to install the controller, then continue with the following installation instructions.
  • Page 15 For instructions on alarm connections, see the documentation supplied for the DVR. For instructions on programming the DVR, see the documentation supplied with the unit. You have completed the Vi-POSCON hardware installation. Continue with the section titled Power- Up Sequence (page 14).
  • Page 16 Vi-POSCON Installation Guide Figure 1. Controller PCB Jumper position for Jumper position for RS-485 operation RS-232 operation R103 CAUTION: Replace fuses only with the same type and rating. Value Type Legend Fuse F1 1A @ 250V Ceramic "F" Fuse F2 500mA @ 250V Ceramic "L"...
  • Page 17 Vi-POSCON Installation Guide Figure 2. System Connection Diagram with four registers Videoswitch Pos601a.doc...

  • Page 18: Power-Up Sequence

    If the LED is not lit, a failure occurred; see Troubleshooting (page 20). Plug the Vi-POSCON controller's power supply into an AC outlet, and verify that its red POWER LED is lit and that the surveillance scene video appears on the monitor.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Vi-Poscon System

    When necessary, the instructions will specify to "click the right mouse button". Following is a suggested sequence of events for configuring your Vi-POSCON System. The menu to use and the page on which it appears is shown in parenthesis following the event.

  • Page 20: The Vi-Poscon Service Menu

    Vi-POSCON Installation Guide 7 The Vi-POSCON Service Menu This section details the procedures for using the Service Menu options. The Options are described in the order in which they appear on the menu. You can access the Service Menu from the Manager Menu (described in the following section) or while the system is in the Surveillance Mode.

  • Page 21: Setting The Active Channels

    Vi-POSCON Installation Guide 7.2 Setting the Active Channels You can connect up to four video inputs to the Vi-POSCON controller. For each video input connected, you must activate a video input channel. The default setting for the number of active video input channel for Vi-POSCON is one.

  • Page 22: Setting The Currency Format

    Highlight and click the menu item that describes the printer connected to your system. The SERVICE MENU reappears displaying the printer selected. 7.6 Displaying the Software Version To display the current version of Vi-POSCON software, highlight and click Software Version on the SERVICE MENU. The SOFTWARE VERSION window appears. SOFTWARE VERSION (c) S.I.D.G.

  • Page 23: Setting Synchronize Clock

    Vi-POSCON Installation Guide 7.8 Setting Synchronize Clock This option is intended for the Vi-POSCON System to synchronize its internal clock with other equipment. The current data & time will be output via 232A Port depending on the setting. The default setting is Disabled.

  • Page 24: Setting The Identifier

    Vi-POSCON Installation Guide 7.9.2 Setting the Identifier This setting lets you enter a text string name to identify the current alarm. Highlight and click Identifier on the ALARM MENU. The Alarm Identifier window and an on-screen QWERTY keyboard window open.

  • Page 25: Setting The Alarm Status

    Vi-POSCON Installation Guide 7.9.5 Setting the Alarm Status Use this option to enable or disable the current alarm. The default setting is Disabled. Highlight and click Alarm Status on the ALARM MENU. The EVENT STATUS menu appears. EVENT STATUS Enabled Disabled Highlight and click the option for the current alarm.

  • Page 26: Setting The End Time

    7.10.2 Setting the Baud Rate This setting configures the baud rate of the Vi-POSCON controller to that of the printer interface. The default setting is 9600 Baud. Perform the following steps to set the baud rate: Highlight and click Baud Rate on the CHANNEL MENU. The BAUD RATE menu appears.
  • Page 27 Vi-POSCON Installation Guide Obtain the correct baud rate settings from the printer interface documentation or from the settings of SW1 on the interface PCB. Highlight and click the baud rate for the printer interface. The CHANNEL MENU reappears displaying the selected baud rate.

  • Page 28: Setting The Line Filtering

    Vi-POSCON Installation Guide 7.10.3 Setting the Line Filtering Use this option to choose how to display lines of data received from the printer interface. The default setting is Unfiltered. Highlight and click Line Filtering on the CHANNEL MENU. The FILTERING menu appears.

  • Page 29: Setting The Text Window Position

    Vi-POSCON Installation Guide Highlight and click Text Window Border on the CHANNEL MENU. The BORDER MENU appears. BORDER MENU Line Border Background Clear Highlight and click the desired option. Line Border places a line border around the text window. Background shades the area of the text window. This option does not have a border.

  • Page 30: Displaying Date & Time

    The SERVICE MENU appears. 7.13 Print System Settings This option lets you print the system settings. Note: The Vi-POSCON System must be configured for a 40-column or 80-column printer before commencing. Highlight and click Print System Settings on the SERVICE MENU. Printing commences.

  • Page 31: Event Reports

    Vi-POSCON Installation Guide 7.15 Event Reports The Vi-POSCON System has a number of reports available to assist you in analysing exception events: the Event Audit Trail, the Detailed Event Report, the Event Frequency Report and the Daily Report. If End of Day Printing is enabled, then the additional printed reports are available; the End of Day Daily Report, and the End of Day Detailed Event Report.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Vi-POSCON unit (i.e. pins 1-2). If RS485, the appropriate jumper should be towards the front of the Vi-POSCON unit (i.e. pins 2-3). Refer to Figure 1, page 9. If 'garbage' appearing in the data window, check to ensure the Vi- POSCON input baud rate for the appropriate channel matches that of the printer interface output baud rate.
  • Page 33 4. Data Cable between If data exists at the printer interface output, check the continuity of Vi-POSCON controller the data cable between the Vi-POSCON and the printer interface (refer to the Installation Document for the printer interface, for the connection details).

  • Page 34: No Vi-Poscon Identifying Message On Monitor

    Vi-POSCON unit (i.e. pins 1-2). If RS485, the appropriate jumper should be towards the front of the Vi-POSCON unit (i.e. pins 2-3). Refer to Figure 1, page 9. If 'garbage' appearing in the data window, check to ensure the Vi-POSCON input baud rate for the appropriate channel matches that of the printer interface output baud rate.
  • Page 35 5. Data Cable between Vi- If data exists at the printer interface output, check the continuity POSCON controller of the data cable between the Vi-POSCON and the printer interface (refer to the Installation Document for the printer interface, for the connection details).

  • Page 36: Menus Absent Or Distorted On Monitor

    1. Red power lamp If lamp is out, check to ensure that the power unit is connected to the Power on Vi-POSCON Input at the rear of the Vi-POSCON controller. Check that the power unit is controller connected to the AC power supply.

  • Page 37: No Printer Function

    Vi-POSCON controller and the printer. If faulty, replace it. 3. Printer Settings If no data is sent to the printer, then check that the Vi-POSCON has been set correctly. In Service Menu, the parameter Printer Type should be set to either 40-column or 80-column, as required.
  • Page 38 Vi-POSCON Installation Guide the screen) It is connected to the Printer port of the Vi-POSCON Controller. Powered up. Loaded with paper. Is online. Check the printer cable. If this still occurs with no printer, then replace the Vi-POSCON Controller. If this still occurs with the correct printer attached, then replace the printer.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Vi-POSCON Installation Guide 9 Specifications 9.1 Electrical Primary Input 12Vdc, -12Vdc, +5Vdc Current Draw 20mA @ 12Vdc, 20mA @ -12Vdc, 500mA @ +5Vdc 9.2 Mechanical (Approximate U.S. customary measurements are shown in parenthesis.) Height 4.9 cm (over feet) ((1.9 in. (over feet)) Width 43.4 cm (17.0 in.)

  • Page 40: Declarations

    Further, Videoswitch reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Videoswitch to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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