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BEETLE
/XS
Modular POS System
User Guide
Edition June 2003

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  • Page 1 BEETLE Modular POS System User Guide Edition June 2003...
  • Page 2 MS-DOS™, Windows 95™, Windows 98™, Windows NT™ and Windows CE™ are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation BEETLE™ is a registered trademark of Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH Copyright© Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH, 2003 The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its contents is not...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this manual ......5 Care of the BEETLE /XS ......5 Recycling the BEETLE /XS .
  • Page 4 Retail Software ..... . 26 Wincor Nixdorf store solutions ..... . 26 Platforms and products .

  • Page 5: Manufacturers Certification

    TESTED SAFETY Manufacturers Certification The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC with regard to ‘Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/ECC “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”.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Important notes The modular POS system BEETLE /XS conforms to the current safety standards for data processing equipment. If 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;...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT NOTES You should connect your BEETLE or other IT-devices only to power supply systems with serarately 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.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Introduction The BEETLE /XS is the compact, powerful and economical basis for your POS system. The BEETLE conforms to the PC industry 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.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    For more information see the relevant manuals. Care of the BEETLE /XS Clean your BEETLE /XS 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.

  • Page 10: Recycling The Beetle /Xs

    “Environmental conscious product design and development” The modular BEETLE /XS POS System is manufactured without the use of CFCs and CCHS and is produced mainly from reusable components and materials. The processed plastics can, for the most part, be recycled. Even the precious metals can be recovered, thus saving energy and costly raw materials.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    WARRANTY Warranty Wincor Nixdorf guarantees generally a warranty engagement for 12 months beginning with the date of delivery. This warranty engagement covers all those damages which occur despite a normal use of the product. Damages because of improper or insufficient maintenance,...

  • Page 12: Beetle /Xs

    POS workplace SNIkey, integrate the BEETLE /XS in a network. This means that the BEETLE /XS can meet your requirements at all times, without having to exchange the complete system for a new one, thus saving you time and money.

  • Page 13: Beetle /Xs Peripherals

    OVERVIEW BEETLE /XS Peripherals Customer or cashier display Flatscreen Monitor display Scales SNIkey Keyboard Cash drawer Scanner Printer...

  • Page 14: Beetle /Xs In A Network

    OVERVIEW BEETLE /XS in a network BEETLE /XS...

  • Page 15: Before Switching On The System

    Follow the steps below in the order given when installing devices: The cable cover must be removed, if present. Plug one end of the power cable into the socket of the BEETLE /XS and connect the other end to the main power supply.

  • Page 16: Disconnecting Cables

    BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM 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: Turn off all power and equipment switches. Remove the cable cover. Unplug all data communication cables from the sockets of the data networks.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Cable Cover

    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 /XS includes a cable cover. Before mounting the device, you should first remove the cable openings where necessary.

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Mains Power Supply

    LAN/ASYN mains connector You can now switch on the BEETLE /XS by pushing the ON/OFF button at the front of the box. Pushing the button again will lead to a standby mode. To disconnect the device from the supply voltage completely, disconnect the power plug.

  • Page 19: Basic Settings

    For more detailed information, please consult the relevant documentation. The figure shows the back panel of the BEETLE /XS with the locations of the connecting sockets and connecting plugs. If you wish to connect a monitor, however, you must also have a video board.

  • Page 20: Keyboard (Kybd)

    Connecting peripherals with the system switched on is not allowed. Keyboard (KYBD) The BEETLE /XS has a 6-pin mini-DIN jack for connecting a keyboard. Make sure that the connector is plugged firmly into the socket to prevent malfunctioning. Power is supplied to the keyboard via this socket. If you...

  • Page 21: Monitor

    If a TFT adapter is installed you can connect a SNIkeyTFT A, BA72A or BA73A to the BEETLE /XS. Connect the 50-pin data cable of the LCD to the system. The signals for the touch screen function and the power supply are also transmitted via this cable.

  • Page 22: Network

    CONNECTING PERIPHERALS Network If a network board is installed, the system can be connected to a network (LAN) at the POS terminal back panel. Modular printers The standard parallel interface LPT1 is intended for connecting a printer. USB (Universal Serial Bus) To this USB interface you can connect a variety of USB-peripherals, e.g.

  • Page 23: Beetle /Xs - The Components

    OVERVIEW BEETLE /XS - the components Overview The following figure shows the outside of the BEETLE /XS. ON/OFF LEDs (POWER, HDD)
  • Page 24 OVERVIEW The figure below shows the inside of the BEETLE /XS. Power Hard Disk SD RAM supply unit Adapter...

  • Page 25: Configuration Variants

    CONFIGURATION VARIANTS Configuration variants Submodules for the CPU Various controllers can be plugged in on the CPU. In the following find a brief description of the available options: POS Board The POS Board has implemented the RS232 standard interfaces for COM3, COM4, COM6 and the reduced RS232 Interface (TxD and RxD only) COM5 for the touch functionality.
  • Page 26 SUBMODULES FOR THE CPU display) and the touch functionality will be activated via BIOS Setup (see the manual “BEETLE POS Motherboard”). When installing a TFT adapter with touchscreen functionality the cable for the internal loudspeaker must be removed in order to activate the loudspeaker of the display.

  • Page 27: Installing The Submodules When Using A Tft/Crt Adapter

    INSTALLING THE SUBMODULES Installing the submodules when using a TFT/CRT adapter First ensure that the system is switched off and that the power connector is disconnected. Loosen the screws at the rear side (see arrows). Then lift off the top cover. When using a TFT or CRT adapter, loosen the screws on the rear side of the adapter (see arrows).

  • Page 28: Installing The Submodules

    INSTALLING THE SUBMODULES Plug in the submodule (see drawing). Second CRT controller LAN Controller Fix the submodule (second CRT controller or LAN controller) with two screws at the rear side of the BEETLE system  and push the TFT adapter or CRT adapter through the slide back in the right position ‚.

  • Page 29: Change Of The Hard Disk

    CHANGE OF THE HARD DISK Change of the hard disk To change the hard disk open your BEETLE /XS as described on the pages before. Pull out the connectors, lift up the driver carrier. The hard disk is mounted directly on the driver carrier.

  • Page 30: Retail Software

    This means, for example, that solutions that fulfill the regional requirements of Central Europe may turn out to be inadequate for Asia or Latin America. Wincor Nixdorf provides customers worldwide with standard products appropriate to the commercial and technical complexity of their organizations.

  • Page 31: Platforms And Products

    Linux. Regardless of the industry involved, Linux offers itself as an interesting supplemement to the world of Microsoft. In view of this trend, Wincor Nixdorf has defined a software strategy that accommodates both Linux and the popular Microsoft platform:...

  • Page 32: Linux

    Linux platform throughout. Technology evaluation The further development of Wincor Nixdorf retail solutions takes place in dialog with its customers. Before being included in existing products, new trends and technologies are carefully examined with regard to their readiness for the market.

  • Page 33: Start And Runup Behaviour

    START AND RUNUP BEHAVIOUR Start and runup behaviour After installing the BEETLE / XS, plug in the mains power cord and switch on the POS system using the ON/OFF button on the front panel. The system first performs an automatic self-test to test its basic functions. For example, you may see the following message (irrespective of processor type) on the four-line cashier display or on the monitor: WN BAS xx/xx Date...
  • Page 34 START AND RUNUP BEHAVIOUR Please mind that the storage medium must be system-boot-capable. The priorities can be set in the BIOS: Network (C:) Hard disk (C:) USB-CD-ROM / FD disk Depending on the setting in the BIOS the POS system accesses from the hard disk or from the floppy.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE BEETLE /XS Appendix Technical data for the BEETLE /XS Width 288 mm 11.34 in Depth 255 mm 10.04 in Height 58 mm 2.24 in Cable cover 80 mm 3.15 in Weight approx. 3.5 kg Climatic category Operating IEC 721-3-3 Class 3K3 +5°C to +40°C...

  • Page 36: Installation Ba7X On Beetle /Xs

    INSTALLATION BA7X ON BEETLE /XS Installation BA7x on BEETLE /XS   Loosen the screws , slightly lift up the cover of the BEETLE/ XS ‚ and pull out forward ƒ. ‚ ƒ ‚ Take the pre-mounted cover, put it on the BEETLE/ XS system and push it...
  • Page 37 INSTALLATION BA7X ON BEETLE /XS Open the cable cover of the display (see arrow) on the rear side and remove it. You see the cable connection. Put the grey connection part into the display swivel joint  and fix it with the screw ‚.
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION BA7X ON BEETLE /XS Fasten the swivel joint at the display (see figure). Plug the cable connection and reinsert the cable cover. Tilt the display backwards. Set the locking noses of the impact-blind into the support angles of the swivel joint  and press the impact-blind until it is locked ‚.

  • Page 39: Supplement

    INSTALLATION BA7X ON BEETLE /XS Supplement It is possible to lay an additional cable into the mounting foot beside the display cable . Minimum distances are depending on the type of cable (  cable of swipe card reader, ‚cable of smart card reader, values ± 5 mm apply to BA7x).

  • Page 40: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Glossary A bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). It is the smallest unit used in data processing. Bits per Pixel, depth of colour. Controller Serves to control data input and output in a data processing system or between a computer and the connected peripherals.
  • Page 41 GLOSSARY Peripherals Devices serving as an input/output device or storage for a computer. This includes, for example, document readers, keyboards, printers and disk storage. Server This is a computer connected to a local network and whose services are available to all of the network subscribers, e.g. a print server for printing the data from all of the network subscribers on the printer connected to the server.

  • Page 42: Abbreviations

    ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviations Advanced Technology AT-Attachment BIOS Basic Input Output System Communication Port Central Processing Unit Cathode Ray Tube canada Underwriters Laboratories DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module Extended Capability Port Enhanced Parallel Port EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Floppy Disk “Geprüfte Sicherheit”...

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