Vectron POS ColorTouch ........10 The cash register and its components....10 Connections...............12 Identification lock............13 Operation via Touch ............13 Vectron POS ColorTouch “Special Edition” ...14 Getting started ............15 Operation..............16 Log on and off at the cash register......16 7.1.1 Log on with key..............16 7.1.2...
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Protective foil for the TFT touch display ....32 Peripheral devices............33 Special steel rack............33 Pin assignment..............34 Technical data Vectron POS ColorTouch....36 Technical data ColorTouch “Special Edition”..38 EU declaration of conformity........40 Document revision............41 Glossary ..................42 Index ..................
Vectron POS ColorTouch Introduction We very much appreciate your purchase of the Vectron POS ColorTouch. You have decided in favor of a high quality product that will support you in your daily work. This manual describes the cash register as well as its starting and operation.
Vectron POS ColorTouch Shipment In order to deploy the Vectron POS ColorTouch, you require: • A Vectron POS ColorTouch with the appropriate software license. • A mains cable for the power supply Note: Depending upon the order placed, the shipment of your Vectron POS ColorTouch might vary.
• Improper installation, maintenance, or operation may result in injury to the user and damage to the devices. • Maintenance and repair of the Vectron POS ColorTouch is to be carried out only by trained personnel. • The Vectron POS ColorTouch has been manufactured to the highest possible standard.
• Do not insert any foreign objects into any openings on the devices. • The Vectron POS ColorTouch must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • Do not use the device near strong electromagnetic fields (TV, Loudspeakers, etc) •...
RAM accelerate data access, guarantee fast processing, and avoid data loss in case of a power failure. In addition, the Vectron POS ColorTouch has a small, compact cabinet which only requires a small footprint. 5.1 The cash register and its components...
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Vectron POS ColorTouch TFT touch display Covering Clerk lock Fig. 1: Vectron POS ColorTouch in light design, with lock system EasyReader3 TFT touch display Covering Clerk lock Fig. 2: Vectron POS ColorTouch in dark design, with lock system EasyReader3...
Vectron POS ColorTouch 5.2 Connections At the bottom of the Vectron POS ColorTouch are numerous connec- tions, via which external devices can be connected. The Vectron POS ColorTouch offers six RS-232 interfaces. Via one of these interfaces, your cash register system can be connected to a PC.
Vectron POS ColorTouch 5.3 Identification lock The Vectron POS ColorTouch in figure 1 and 2 has an identification lock at the front side of its cabinet. In this example, the figures show a so-called EasyReader3. Every clerk who has the suitable key can work with the ECR. The key must only be approached to the lock and the ECR recognizes the clerk and releases the predefined authorizations.
The covering caps at all four corner points, as well as the type label, are made of special steel. The Vectron POS ColorTouch can be combined with all lock types. Yet, when using a Vectron EasyReader3 it must be noted that the distance ring under the lock is not made of hig-grade steel.
Please refer to the appendix for all relevant data concerning the set-up area. The power connection of the Vectron POS ColorTouch is at the bottom, connect the ECR to the mains. Switch on the Vectron POS ColorTouch (switch at the bottom adjacent to the power connection).
Log on and off at the cash register The clerk must log on to the Vectron POS ColorTouch in order to enter PLUs or hold-buffers. Thus you can verify at any time which clerk has made which entries.
Vectron POS ColorTouch 7.1.3 Log off For log off, there are also various possibilities: • by removal of the key, • by holding the key to the lock again, • by closing the receipt, • by depressing the <Clerk> key.
Vectron POS ColorTouch 7.2.3 Paying a guest check To pay a guest check, enter the number and press the <GC> key. The display shows the balance. Depress the <Cash> or <VISA> or other payment key. The invoice is now printed and the guest check will be cleared so that it may be used for a new customer.
Vectron POS ColorTouch 7.2.5 Guest check move Rather than splitting single PLUs from one check to another, “Check Move” allows the entire check to be moved to another guest check. The clerks must be vested with the according authorization. • Open the G.C. to be moved. If the G.C. has already been opened, close it with <G.C.>...
There are many different reports available. Reports can be selected via the <Mode> key or via special keys and can be printed on the integrated printer. It is also possible to read reports by means of the PC program Vectron Commander and to process them on the computer. Note: It depends on the clerks’...
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Vectron POS ColorTouch Open GCs Lists all guest checks that have not yet been paid. Invoices Shows all invoices that were created in the reporting period. • An X-report creates an intermediate bill with the guest check still open for service.
Vectron POS ColorTouch Input and output 7.4.1 Input of amounts Amounts are generally entered into the cash register with two decimal points. The point can also be omitted. For ten Dollars enter “1000” or “10.00”, for 3.95 Dollars “395” or “3.95”.
Vectron POS ColorTouch 7.5 Making a sale The usual procedure is as follows: • PLU-items and their prices are entered. • The sale is invoiced and passed to the customer. • The customer pays The details of each of these steps are explained in the following sections.
<EC> or <Visa> instead of <Cash>. 7.5.4 Payment in foreign currency Since January 1st, 2002, the Vectron POS ColorTouch is factory- adjusted to Euro as basic currency. If you want to book in foreign currencies, these must be defined. Please contact your Vectron Systems dealer.
Vectron POS ColorTouch 7.6.2 Void If you wish to delete another PLU item depress <Void> and select the PLU to be deleted via direct PLU key or PLU number (see above). If you want to delete additional PLUs, press the <Void> key again.
For a detailed overview of the functionality of your Vectron POS ColorTouch, please have a look at the Vectron POS software manual. Please visit us on the web at www.vectron.de where you will find the latest Vectron news and in addition you can give us your comments and questions.
Vectron POS ColorTouch Equipment options The Vectron POS ColorTouch can be varied manifold. Thus, numerous accessories are available for this cash register system: • Lock systems • Integrated customer display • SRAM extensions • Flash ROM extension 8.1 Lock systems 8.1.1 Dallas iButton, standard and...
Vectron POS ColorTouch 8.3 RAM extensions Standard RAM equipment of the Vectron POS ColorTouch is one megabyte of system memory. In order to upgrade the cash register system, three memory extensions are available: 1MB, 3MB, and 8MB. Fig. 10: Memory extension, 1MB Fig.
Cleaning of the cabinet To clean your Vectron POS ColorTouch please use a dry, fluff-free cloth. In case of strong contamination you can wipe the cash register carefully with a damp cloth that is soaked with a mild cleaner.
Vectron POS ColorTouch 10 Disposal Vectron Systems is legally obliged to take back electric and electronic equipment that was produced by or on behalf of the company after use and to guarantee a proper recycling of this equipment. Please send back any electric or electronic devices and any accessories or peripherals that you do not require or that cannot be used anymore to your Vectron Systems partner.
Furthermore, this foil allows the user to operate the ECR under moist (e.g. bar) or partially impure (e.g. bakery) conditions. Fig. 14: Protective foil for the TFT touch display of the Vectron POS ColorTouch...
They include external customer displays, printers, magnetic card readers, scanners, etc. Special steel rack The image shows the Vectron POS ColorTouch “Special Edition” with the table version of the special steel rack. The high-quality design of the rack allows the appropriate positioning of the cash register system.
Vectron POS ColorTouch Pin assignment In the following, you will find the exact pin assignments of all interfaces of the Vectron POS ColorTouch. Drawer, PC keyboard, and serial RS-232 ports drawers 1 drawer 1 2 drawer 2 3 +24 Volt...
Vectron POS ColorTouch Technical data Vectron POS ColorTouch Software Depending upon hardware, particularly RAM, the following maxi- mum values can be configured: • 1,000,000 PLUs • 65,535 departments • 1,000 clerks • 65,535 guest checks or customers • 200 cash registers per network •...
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Vectron POS ColorTouch Weight and dimensions dimensions • 360 mm x 89 mm x 315 mm (LxHxW) weight • including customer display and lock without stand approx. 3,110 g...
Vectron POS ColorTouch Technical data ColorTouch “Special Edition” Software Depending upon hardware, particularly RAM, the following maxi- mum values can be configured: • 1,000,000 PLUs • 65,535 departments • 1,000 clerks • 65,535 guest checks or customers • 200 cash registers per network •...
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Vectron POS ColorTouch Weight and dimensions dimensions • 360 mm x 89 mm x 315 mm (LxHxW) weight • including customer display and lock without stand approx. 3,225 g...
Address......... Willy-Brandt-Weg 41, D-48155 Muenster, Germany Product designation ..Vectron POS Type designation....Vectron POS ColorTouch Vectron Systems declares, that the above designated product complies with the fundamental standards of ISO/IEC guideline 22 and EN 45014 when applied as directed. Applied harmonized standards: •...
Vectron POS ColorTouch Glossary Barcode..........Code on a merchandise that conists of vertical bars. Cash drawer ........Drawer in which cash is kept, connectable to a cash register system. CE............Duty for marking all devices, manu- factured in or imported into the EU, verifying conformity with EU standards and regulations.
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Vectron POS ColorTouch Network card ........Extension interface card for estab- lishing a network connection or for connecting a PC to an ECR. Network port ........Port, via which several computers or ECRs can be connected. Pixel ............ Smallest element of a digital image with defined coordinates, regarding location and color.
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