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  • Page 1 BEETLE /60 POS System User Guide...
  • Page 2 BEETLE /60 POS System User Guide Edition May 2000...
  • Page 3 Copyright © Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. KG, 2000 The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its contents is not permitted without express authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Manufacturer’s Certification..............1 FCC-Class A Declaration ................1 Tested Safety ....................2 Important notes..................2 Introduction ....................4 About this manual..................6 Care of the BEETLE ..................7 Recycling the BEETLE POS system............8 BEETLE /60 POS terminal and system............9 Before switching on the system .............11 Unpacking and verifying the scope of supply ........11 Setting up the device ................11 Cabling of the BEETLE ................12 Securing the data cable ...............12...
  • Page 5 Operation..................... 23 Inserting spacers ................. 24 Changing the receipt and journal paper ..........25 – Green paper feed button ............... 26 Changing the receipt roll ..............27 – Remove receipt roll ............... 27 – Insert receipt roll................29 Changing the journal roll ..............31 –...
  • Page 6 – LAN controller ((VGA slot))............58 Connecting to a network................58 Power pack and battery................58 Changing the battery................59 Security against power failure..............63 Changing the BEETLE/60 battery ............64 Software....................65 Operating system ..................65 Retail device interface ................65 Application programs................65 Retail message handler................66 Retail presentation manager ..............66 Retail transaction manager ..............66...
  • Page 7 – Additional messages ..............104 Glossary ....................105 Abbreviations ..................107 Index ....................... 109...

  • Page 8: Manufacturer's Certification

    Manufacturer’s Certification If there is a CE symbol on the back of the device then: The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility”. FCC-Class A Declaration This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 9: Tested Safety

    Important notes Manufacturer’s certification Tested Safety The BEETLE /60 has been provided with the symbol for “Tested Safety”. In addition, the BEETLE has received the cUL symbol and the UL symbol. Important notes Manufacturer’s certification Important notes The BEETLE /60 POS system conforms to the current safety standards for data processing equipment.
  • Page 10 Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. KG (WN) notified. Always dispose of used parts, such as batteries and ribbons, in an environmentally safe manner.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction The BEETLE /60 is a powerful, economical, compact POS system that requires very little space. The BEETLE POS system conforms to the PC industry standard. This means that you can add any expansions you wish in order to adapt it to your growing requirements.
  • Page 12 The operating system has been expanded in order to take account of specific retailing requirements. The POS-specific functions can be programmed by means of the software interface RDI (Retail Device Interface) developed by Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. KG. A series of expansion products are available from WN for developing...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    About this manual Introduction feature the standard service functions for POS systems (HSF, HFT). The BEETLE software is thus both sophisticated and extremely flexible. We wish you a profitable future with your BEETLE /60. About this manual About this manual The BEETLE is an easy-to-use POS system.

  • Page 14: Care Of The Beetle

    Introduction About this manual The Appendix contains the most important technical data, a glossary, a list of abbreviations and instructions on how to install an expansion board. Notes in the manual are marked by this symbol. This symbol is used for cautionary notes. Apart from the information on the setup program and a brief description of the most important WN programs, this manual contains no further details on software as the type and scope of the application programs depend on...

  • Page 15: Recycling The Beetle Pos System

    The operation of your BEETLE POS system also produces consumables that must be disposed of in an ecologically sound manner. Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. KG provides a recycling box for used ribbons that you can set up at your company. The low price you pay for the box also includes pickup and complete recycling of the ribbons.

  • Page 16: Beetle /60 Pos Terminal And System

    BEETLE /60 POS terminal and system The BEETLE is a growth-oriented POS system. To meet your growing requirements, a number of optionally connectable peripherals are available for the BEETLE. Thus, you can also connect one two or four-line alphanumeric customer display and one four-line cashier display, use different types of scanners such as distance, touch or stationary scanners,...
  • Page 17 POS terminal and system POS terminal and system Displays Scales Scanners Network Monitor Cash drawers Standard peripherals POS keyboard MF2 keyboard GB - 10...

  • Page 18: Before Switching On The System

    POS terminal and system Scope of supply Before switching on the system Unpacking and verifying the scope of supply Scope of supply Unpack the parts and check to see whether the delivery matches the information on the delivery note. The carton contains the basic unit and a country-specific accessories kit. The basic unit can also be equipped with a network board, floppy drive, hard disk or a VGA board, or a combination of these components.

  • Page 19: Cabling Of The Beetle

    Cabling of the BEETLE POS terminal and system Cabling of the BEETLE Cabling of the BEETLE Follow the steps below in the order given when installing devices: Make sure that the power switch on the back of the housing is set to “0".

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Mains Power Supply

    POS terminal and system Connecting to the mains power supply Connecting to the mains power supply Connecting to the mains power supply All devices belonging to the BEETLE POS system that have a separate power cable must be connected to the same electric circuit. Ensure that the power switch on the POS terminal housing is switched off.

  • Page 21: Disconnecting Cables

    Disconnecting cables POS terminal and system Disconnecting cables 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. Unplug all power plugs from the grounded-contact utility power sockets.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Loudspeaker

    POS terminal and system Adjusting the loudspeaker Adjusting the loudspeaker Adjusting the loudspeaker You can set the volume as desired by means of the volume control on the back of the POS terminal housing. Connecting peripherals Connecting peripherals Some of the peripherals mentioned here are available as options and are not part of the basic configuration.

  • Page 23: Keyboard (Kybd)

    Connecting peripherals POS terminal and system Keyboard (KYBD) The BEETLE POS system 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 wish to connect a standard PC keyboard, you must use a special adapter cable, obtainable from the WN office responsible for your area.

  • Page 24: Scanners And Scales

    POS terminal and system Connecting peripherals Scanners and scales (COM1, COM2 , COM3 oder COM4 Depending on the system configuration, scanners and scales without their own power-supply units are connected to the serial interface COM2 COM3 or COM4 (default setting is COM3 ).

  • Page 25: Monitor

    Connecting peripherals POS terminal and system Monitor If a VGA board or VGA submodule is installed, you can connect a monitor to the BEETLE POS system via the 15-pin D-sub jack on the VGA board. Power is supplied to the monitor via the rubber connector on the BEETLE, located on the back of the housing.

  • Page 26: Cable Cover

    Cable cover The cable cover is used to prevent the cables from being disconnected inadvertently. It also tidies up the rear of the BEETLE/60 system. One of the two prepunched panels on the cable cover must be removed if an expansion board is installed in the BEETLE. The second panel must also be removed if two expansion boards are installed.

  • Page 27: Cable Cover For Expansion Boards

    Connecting peripherals POS terminal and system Cable cover for expansion boards Fit the second cable cover (see drawing) supplied once all of the connections have been made. Remove the outer prepunched panel of the lower cable cover. Then hook the bracket at the bottom of the cable cover into the panel you have removed from the lower cable cover Then push the cable cover upwards, pressing the upper bracket gently downwards until this locks into the POS housing...

  • Page 28: The Beetle Components

    The BEETLE components Overview The illustration below shows the components of the BEETLE POS system. Paper compart- Journal window ment cover Cashier display Release button Rotary knob for - upper POS ribbon housing Document rest with integrated ribbon Receipt compartment Touch-sensitive key, receipt/journal feed Diskette drive...

  • Page 29: Cashier Display

    Cashier display The BEETLE components Cashier display The BEETLE components Cashier display The BEETLE has a 4-line, 20-position, alphanumeric cashier display. The display field is backlit, making it easy to read any information that is displayed. In addition, the cashier display can be tilted gradually to prevent glare.

  • Page 30: The Beetle Printer

    The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer The BEETLE printer The BEETLE printer The printer used in the BEETLE has a needle head with nine needles that services the three print stations for receipt, journal and document printing. The characters are represented in a 9 x 9 or 7 x 9 matrix, depending on the line spacing selected in your application program.

  • Page 31: Inserting Spacers

    The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components Inserting spacers Paper compartment cover First of all fold the paper compartment cover upwards. The accessories kit contains two large spacers and two rectangular spacers for separating the receipt and journal compartments. The larger spacers are suitable for both compartments.

  • Page 32: Changing The Receipt And Journal Paper

    The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer There are five possible insertion positions for each of the two compart- ments. Insert the large spacers in the grooves provided in the paper compart- ment in accordance with the paper width. Now insert the appropriate rectangular spacer in the paper feed...

  • Page 33: Green Paper Feed Button

    The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components If neither the receipt nor the journal paper is installed (especially relevant for initial startup), you must first thread the receipt paper through the paper feed. It is then possible to install the journal paper. Green paper feed button The green paper feed button (see drawing overleaf), which is active for the receipt or journal station, can be seen when the cover is open.

  • Page 34: Changing The Receipt Roll

    The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer Changing the receipt roll If a red stripe appears on the printed receipt or if the “End of receipt” message appears on the cashier display, install a new receipt roll following the instructions below: Remove receipt roll Lift up the paper compartment cover...
  • Page 35 The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components Open the upper POS housing by pressing the release button while flipping back the POS housing. Push back the green lever until the entire printing unit is raised. Now pull the receipt paper straight up and out of the paper compartment.

  • Page 36: Insert Receipt Roll

    The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer Insert receipt roll Open the paper compartment cover. Make sure that the paper on the new receipt roll is evenly cut. Insert the new receipt roll in the paper compartment as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 37 The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components The receipt paper is fed in and threaded automatically when the green button is fully depressed. Hold the button down until the paper is pulled taught and there is no longer a loop in the paper.

  • Page 38: Changing The Journal Roll

    The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer Changing the journal roll You should check regularly that there is still enough paper in the paper compartment. A new journal roll should be inserted if a red strip on the journal paper becomes visible in the journal window or the message “End of journal” appears on the cashier display.
  • Page 39 The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components Journal paper which has not yet be completely used up can also be removed without using the automatic paper feed function. To do so, open the upper POS housing by pressing the release button while flipping back the POS housing.

  • Page 40: Insert Journal Roll

    The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer Pull the lever toward you to lower the printing unit. Now close the POS housing until you hear it lock into place. Insert journal roll Open the paper compartment cover. Make sure that the paper on the new journal roll is evenly cut.
  • Page 41 The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components The journal paper is fed in when the green feed key is fully depressed. Hold the button down until the paper protrudes from the journal opening far enough to be threaded onto the spool. Fold the paper over approx.
  • Page 42 The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer The paper should be flush left on the spool. Rotate the roll backwards several turns in order to ensure that the paper is securely fastened. Then place the spool in the take-up slot and press the green button once again...

  • Page 43: Changing The Ribbon Cassette

    The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components Changing the ribbon cassette Open the upper POS housing by pressing the release button while flipping back the POS housing. Push back the green lever (see illustration) to lift up the printing unit. The document rest is now accessible.
  • Page 44 The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer The ribbon cassette is located on the underside of the document rest. The ribbon can be pulled taught using the rotary knob on the right-hand side of the cassette. You can now remove the ribbon cassette from the document rest.
  • Page 45 The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components Replace the document rest in the POS housing. It is possible that the document rest is pushed in at the wrong angle. Make sure that the guide clips fit correctly into place. Push the document rest lightly until it snaps into place.

  • Page 46: Clearing Paper Jams

    The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer Clearing paper jams First open the upper POS housing by pressing the release button to the left of the receipt output and holding it down while flipping back the POS housing. Push back the green lever (see illustration) to lift up the printing unit.
  • Page 47 The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components First of all, place a sheet of DIN A4 paper underneath the printing unit in order to protect the ribbon underneath against dirt. Insert the slide in the paper feed chute until the residual paper falls out on the sheet of DIN A4.

  • Page 48: Changing The Print Head

    The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer Changing the print head The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer The print head is underneath the document rest. To change the print head, proceed as follows: Switch off the power switch on the back of the POS housing and disconnect the power plug from the power supply.
  • Page 49 The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components Caution! The print head may be hot. Allow it to cool before handling. Position the print head in front of the recess of the metal plate by pushing it to the side. To remove the print head from the carriage, you must first open the retaining clips.

  • Page 50: Checking The Receipt And Journal Entries

    The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer Checking the receipt and journal entries A receipt and journal feed key is located on the front panel of the BEETLE. This touchsensitive key can be used to advance the receipt and journal paper. The last entries on the receipt and journal can thus, for example, be checked if there are any discrepancies.

  • Page 51: Document Printing

    The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components Document printing The printer of the BEETLE/60 prints documents of various sizes up to A4. The printable area and the paper specifications are given in the appendix. When requested to do so by the appli-...

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Printing Unit

    The BEETLE components The BEETLE printer Cleaning the printing unit To ensure that the printing unit functions perfectly at all times, it must be cleaned at regular intervals. To do this, set the power switch on the back of the POS housing to position 0 (off) and remove the connector from the mains power supply.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Transport Axes Of The Print Head

    The BEETLE printer The BEETLE components can moisten slightly with spirit. The whole document area can be cleaned in the same way. You can use a brush or cotton bud to reach inaccessible places. Clean the document sensor housing and the reflector opposite it using a clean cloth without cleaning solution.

  • Page 54: The Beetle Card

    BEETLE components BEETLE Card The BEETLE card BEETLE components BEETLE Card The BEETLE card, which is a credit-card-sized memory card, provides the BEETLE POS system with a storage medium characterized by a number of advantages, including: High storage capacity Small size, thus taking up less space Mechanical robustness High data security (not magnetically sensitive) Relative insensitivity to moisture and heat...

  • Page 55: The Various Card Types

    BEETLE Card BEETLE components The slot for the BEETLE cards has a locking cover. The lock is located to the left of the slot. The various card types You can use the following memory cards as standard BEETLE Cards: SRAM card Readable and writeable MASK ROM card Readable...

  • Page 56: Mask Rom Card

    BEETLE components BEETLE Card MASK ROM Card The data contents of this card are determined by the manufacturer of its memory chips and cannot be subsequently modified. OTPROM Card Data can be written to this card once and can then no longer be modified. The card is written to in special memory disk drives only.

  • Page 57: Removing The Beetle Card

    BEETLE Card BEETLE components Removing the BEETLE card If necessary, first unlock the cover. Then press the black ejection button next to the slot. You can now remove the card. Write protection for SRAM cards To write protect the SRAM-type BEETLE card, slide the lock BATTERY HOLDER shown in the...

  • Page 58: Changing The Battery For Sram Cards

    BEETLE components BEETLE Card Changing the battery for SRAM cards The illustrations below show you how to change the battery for this type of BEETLE card. Changing the battery without losing the stored data is possible only in the case of memory cards made by certain manufacturers.
  • Page 59 BEETLE Card BEETLE components Battery in the holder. The battery’s positive terminal is face up. Lift the battery up and out. To insert the new battery, follow the steps above in reverse order. Avoid touching the plus and minus pole at the same time as this can shorten the service life of the battery.

  • Page 60: Floppy Drive

    BEETLE components Floppy drive Floppy drive Floppy drive General The BEETLE POS system can, if desired, be supplied with a 3 1/2 disk drive. The floppy drive has an LED indicator that lights up whenever the system accesses the drive. The disk is an economical storage medium which can be used for a variety of applications, such as: Loading programs...

  • Page 61: Inserting A Diskette

    Floppy drive BEETLE components Inserting a diskette Hold the diskette so that the arrow symbol is at the top and points away from you. Then insert the diskette in the drive slot. The diskette has been correctly inserted if the gray ejection button has popped out.

  • Page 62: Cpu

    BEETLE components General The CPU of the BEETLE POS system comprises a specially developed board which, in addition to the PC-specific modules and interfaces, also houses components such as a non-volatile memory and one optional submodule such as a VGA controller, an LAN controller or an ASYNC connection etc.

  • Page 63: Interfaces

    BEETLE components Interfaces The BEETLE/60 is equipped with the interface COM1 for connecting standard peripherals that a have a separate power supply (e.g. scales). The interfaces COM2, COM3 and COM4 are used in order to connect special POS peripherals that do not have a separate power supply.

  • Page 64: Connection Options

    BEETLE components Connection options The CPU is designed so that expansions are possible at any time, as desired. Connecting a hard disk A hard disk can be connected to the CPU. This disk serves to store the operating system and POS-specific software. It can also be used for the long-term storage of the electronic journal.

  • Page 65: Lan Controller ((Vga Slot))

    Conecting to a network BEETLE components LAN controller ((VGA slot)) This controller can be used to connect the BEETLE to a network. Connecting to a network Conecting to a network If you wish to operate the BEETLE POS system in a network, you must have a network controller is required which can be plugged into the CPU has a submodule or into a free AT slot as a board.

  • Page 66: Changing The Battery

    BEETLE components Network and battery The power cord receptacle (rubber connector), the power switch and the power output socket (rubber socket) for the monitor are located on the back of the BEETLE POS system. The table below provides an overview of how long the BEETLE is supplied with battery power in the event of a power failure (with the battery fully charged).
  • Page 67 Network and battery BEETLE components To change the battery, proceed as follows: Make sure that the device is switched off and the power plug is disconnected. To access the battery, lift up the upper POS housing with the printer and remove the left-hand side section from the lower section. First loosen and remove the fastening screw for the release...
  • Page 68 BEETLE components Network and battery Pull the upper housing another inch or two toward you and lift it up and off the lower housing. Unscrew the screw on the upper side of the left-hand side section and then remove this section: Pull the side section upwards out of the guide.
  • Page 69 Network and battery BEETLE components When installing the battery, follow the steps above in reverse order. Pay special attention to the following: Make sure the cable with the plug-in connection faces left and is securely connected to the system. The side section must be correctly introduced into the guides from above, fully locked into place and fastened from above by means of the screw.

  • Page 70: Security Against Power Failure

    BEETLE components Network and battery Security against power failure An important feature of the BEETLE POS system is the security facilities that operate in the event of a power failure. When the power fails, the system remains fully functional for a short period of time.

  • Page 71: Changing The Beetle/60 Battery

    The BEETLE is equipped with a lithium battery mounted on the CPU that ensures that the correct time and date are maintained. Please contact the customer service department of Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. KG if it should be necessary to change the battery.

  • Page 72: Software

    Application programs Software Application programs are available for the BEETLE /60 POS system that meet retail-specific requirements. For more information, contact the Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. KG branch office responsible for your area. GB - 65...

  • Page 73: Retail Message Handler

    Software Software Retail message handler Software The Retail Message Handler (RMH) transfers data in a local area network (LAN) in the form of messages between processes on the local or remote hosts. It is irrelevant whether these hosts are SINIX or MS-DOS systems. Retail presentation manager The retail presentation manager (RPM) is provided as a uniform tool (MS-DOS and UNIX) for input and output format specification.

  • Page 74: Starting Up The System

    Starting up the system The configuration label shows you the equipment included in your BEETLE /60 POS system. A sample is contained in the Appendix (page GB-97). The label is located on the cover panel of the lower POS housing. The data specified on this label is required when entering the setup parameters (see setup).
  • Page 75 Start and runup behavior Starting up the system The following media can be assigned a drive: Starting up the system Start and runup behavior Diskette BEETLE card Network Hard disk The logical drives are designated A:, B:, C: and D:. If the system is to be booted from the BEETLE card or from a diskette, this medium must always be assigned drive A:.
  • Page 76 Starting up the system Start and runup behavior If the POS system does not find a BEETLE card or diskette in drive A:, it automatically continues the loading process from drive C:, i.e. from the network (medium priority) or from the hard disk (low priority). If drive A: contains a BEETLE card or diskette on which the operating system is not stored, the POS system cannot be booted.

  • Page 77: Output Of Ms-Dos System Error Messages

    MS-DOS system error message Starting up the system Output of MS-DOS system error messages MS-DOS system error message All system error messages are displayed on the cashier display or on the monitor. The messages are displayed on two lines as shown below: M el ooooo dddddddd mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm The individual entries have the following meanings:...

  • Page 78: Power-On Selftest (Post)

    Starting up the system MS-DOS system error message Power-on selftest (POST) Phoenix POST is used as standard which checks the standard PC-AT components of the mother board to make sure they are functioning correctly. Phoenix POST has been expanded to include a number of functional tests in order to be able to test POS-specific functions.

  • Page 79: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Starting up the system BIOS Setup BIOS Setup In Setup, important basic settings are made that are necessary for the correct operation of your POS system. These settings include, for example, the date and time, the assignment of a specific drive name (A: or B:) to the BEETLE card or parameters for the hard disk.
  • Page 80 Starting up the System BIOS Setup Starting up the System BIOS Setup When Setup is called, first the Copyright message is output. For example: Copyright (C) WN 1992-2000 Setup Rel. 0.xy (22/01/00) The first menu then appears. Menus are controlled by pressing the numeric keys specified in parentheses.
  • Page 81 BIOS Setup Starting up the System In the examples below, the numeric keys (8), (2), (6), (4), (5) and (7) have the following meanings: (8) Prev (previous) The cursor is moved to a previous field or menu (2) Next If the cursor is in the first/last field, the preceding/ subsequent menu is called with these two keys (6) Incr (increment) Increments a value in the field...
  • Page 82 Starting up the System BIOS Setup The SECondary connection is only visible if the following mask in the Setup is set to “Enable”. Secondary IDE Enable (8)Prev (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr The terms MASTR/SLAVE are the same as the setting on the IDE disks. Take care that a bootable disk always must be configured as MASTR and be plugged in the PRImary connector.
  • Page 83 BIOS Setup Starting up the System The hard disks can be configured automatically in Setup. The necessary parameters are read by the hard disk and stored in the CMOS RAM. The following masks show the possible configurations for hard disk D: HD C Type 6 HD D...
  • Page 84 Starting up the System BIOS Setup In the case of the 80486DX2 CPU and upper version, the hard disk types are 1-39 and User Type. “Type 46" in the above example is therefore replaced by ”User Type". ___________________(3) Edit Params____________________________ Cylinders ____ Heads...
  • Page 85 BIOS Setup Starting up the System The following table shows the configuration options for hard disks and a ROM disk: System Drive C:> Drive D:> Hardware Harddisk Auto Manual Master (46/47) Harddisk Auto Slave possible (46/47) Auto Auto ROM disk (ROMdisk) (ROM disk) Only one ROM disk can be installed.
  • Page 86 Starting up the System BIOS Setup A further menu displays, for example, the memory configuration shown in the following mask: Memory 640 KB 1408 KB (8)Prev (2)Next XMS stands for extended memory specification (above a memory capacity of 1 MB). Beginning with the 80486DX2 system you can use the parallel interface LPT1 in standard mode and in the modes ECP, EEP v1.7 and EEP v1.9.
  • Page 87 BIOS Setup Starting up the System When “OFF Timer” is set, the CPU switches to sleep mode after the specified time has elapsed. If a screen saver is installed, it must be deactivated. The microprocessor is stopped at intervals and then clocked again at full speed.
  • Page 88 Starting up the System BIOS Setup In addition, BIOS Setup lets you specify whether the power supply to the COM2 to COM4 serial interfaces is switched off in sleep mode (COM Supply ON) or not (COM Supply OFF). If one of the interrupts IRQ1 (keyboard), IRQ3 (COM2), IRQ4 (COM1) or IRQ8 (RTC) occurs, the CPU switches from sleep mode to normal mode.
  • Page 89 BIOS Setup Starting up the System The CPU can thus be accessed more quickly, since it is now accessed with 0 wait states and 16- or 32-bit word length compared to a data word length of 8 bits in the case of the EPROMs. If the shadowing function is deactivated, an additional 348 KB of memory is made available to the system.
  • Page 90 Starting up the System BIOS Setup In the next mask, you can enter the card used for the display (mono for the cashier display or VGA for the monitor). In the absence of a VGA card, the display entry must be set to “Mono”...
  • Page 91 BIOS Setup Starting up the System Large Disk Access (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr Setup offers you the following settings: Standard The MS-DOS operating system can only be started from a partition that is less than or equal to 504 MB in size. The rest can only be used by other operating systems (e.g.

  • Page 92: Appendix

    Appendix Technical data for the BEETLE/60 Foodprint: Width 280.0 mm Depth 366.5 mm Total height 270.0 mm Weight 17.5 kg Climatic category IEC 721-3-3 Class 3K3 Operating temperature 5 - 40 Input voltage 110 - 125 VAC 200 - 240 VAC...

  • Page 93: Cpu

    Appendix Appendix Microprocessor 80486SLC 80486DX2 Pentium Architecture AT-compatible board with expansion options for POS specific functional units Main memory 2MB DRAM 4 MB expandable to 16 MB expandable to 64MB BIOS 64 K 128 kB 128kB Keyboard AT-compatible interface Loudspeaker Adjustable volume Hard disk IDE interface, optional 3.5"...

  • Page 94: Hard Disk

    Appendix Hard Disk “CPU” continued: Ports: One serial interface (V.24 / RS232) COM1 without power supply. Three serial interfaces (V.24 / RS232) COM2 , COM3 and COM4 The voltage supply must not exceed 300 mA at +5 V and 900 mA at +12 V. Two Mini-DIN jacks for cash drawer and keyboard.

  • Page 95: Printer

    Printer Appendix Printer Printer Basic line spacing 4.23 mm Blank line feed Receipt 30 lines/s Journal 30 lines/s No. of characters at 15.6 11.6 40.0 mm Receipt/Journal 45.0 mm Receipt/Journal 58.0 mm Receipt/Journal 64.0 mm Receipt/Journal 69.0 mm Receipt/Journal 76.2 mm Receipt/Journal DIN A4 document 112 93...

  • Page 96: Receipt / Journal Paper (Single-Ply)

    Appendix Printer Receipt / journal paper (single-ply) Outside diameter of roll: Receipt Journal max. 100 mm max. 80 mm Core diameter 12 mm (+ 0 mm; -2 mm) Roll width 40 mm + 1 mm 45 mm + 1 mm 58 mm + 1 mm 64 mm + 1 mm 69 mm + 1 mm...

  • Page 97: Printable Area (Receipt/Journal/Document)

    Printer Appendix Printable area (receipt/journal/document) 3,8±1,8 3,7±0,7 202,47 4,23±0,3 1. Zeile 1st line Printable area DIN A4 document Druckbereich DIN A4 Beleg 3,9±2 3,9±2 68,22 Bon 76mm breit Receipt 76 mm width 3,9±2 3,9±2 68,22 Journal 76 mm width The table below shows the minimum margins when receipts and journals are printed.

  • Page 98: Network Controller

    Appendix Network controller Network controller Network controller To operate the BEETLE POS system in a network, you must have a network controller that controls communication in the network. Use only network controllers approved by WN. The network controller can be plugged into the CPU as a submodule or into a free AT slot in the POS housing as a board.

  • Page 99: Installing An Expansion Board

    Installing an expansion board Appendix Installing an expansion board Installing an expansion board To access the slots, lift up the upper POS housing with the printer and remove the left side section. Firstly, make sure that the device is switched off and the power plug is disconnected.
  • Page 100 Appendix Installing an expansion board The upper POS housing is now completely separated from the lower housing. Pull the upper housing an inch or two toward you and lift it up and off the lower housing. Remove the screw from the top of left side panel.
  • Page 101 Installing an expansion board Appendix Before you can insert a board, you must remove a metal cover. To do this, remove the fastening rail from the cover by pressing down the metal clip on the rail and pulling it toward you.
  • Page 102 Appendix Installing an expansion board When assembling the BEETLE, pay special attention to the following: The side section must be correctly introduced into the guides from above and must be fully locked in place and secured again with the screw. Be careful when replacing the upper POS housing on the lower.

  • Page 103: What To Do If

    What to do if... Appendix What to do if... What to do if... Often when your BEETLE system is not functioning correctly, it is unnecessary to call the Service Department..If your POS system does not always begin by checking the boot correctly after you switch plug-in connections - especially it on or if individual devices do...

  • Page 104: The Configuration Label (Located Under The Terminal)

    Appendix The configuration label If these measures do not correct the problem, contact the WN branch office responsible for your area. The configuration label The label is located on the cover plate of the lower POS housing. The picture shows an example of the label whitch can differ in accordance to the features of your POS system.

  • Page 105: Error Messages

    Error messages Appendix Error messages MS-DOS critical errors Error Code Meaning Attempt made to write a write-protected disk Unknown unit Drive not ready Unknown command CRC data error Invalid call structure SEEK error on disks Unknown data medium Sector not found End of paper, printer Write error Read error...

  • Page 106: Post Error Messages

    Error lists Error messages POST error messages Test type Test Message Error number Error lists Cashier display DATE ERROR ADDRESS ERROR Customer display 2 TEST POS LCD not appl. Memory card CARD IN FALSE POS BATTERY EMPTY CHANGE BATTERY UNKNOWN SIZE DATA ERROR CHANGE MC ERROR ROM-Disk...
  • Page 107 Error messages Error lists Test type Test Message Error number MF module TIMEOUT RESET ERROR UNKNOWN STATUS CPU INSTERROR CMOS MEMORY ERROR EPROM ERROR EM RTC BATTERY MF MEM NOT CONECTED BYTE NOT BURNED TKD OVERRUN MEMORY DEFEKT MEMORY CHECKSUM MEMORY FULL POINTER ERROR SNR BL COMPARE ERR...

  • Page 108: Phoenix Bios Post And Start Messages

    Error lists Error messages Phoenix BIOS POST and start messages Message Possible cause Remedy Diskette drive failure Failure in disk adapter Check adapter Drive B: defective or Diskette drive B: failure Check drive B: missing Drive A: defective or Diskette drive A: failure Check drive A: missing Diskette read failure...
  • Page 109 Error messages Error lists Message Possible cause Remedy Make sure that keyboard Keyboard clock line Keyboard or failure keyboard cable connection keyboard cable are Keyboard data line defective connected failure correctly Firmware of Keyboard controller keyboard controller Check keyboard controller failure defective Keyboard stuck key...
  • Page 110 Error lists Error messages Message Possible cause Remedy Memory odd/even logic failure at Failure in memory chips hex-value, read Check connection to circuit connected to circuit hex-value, expecting hex-value Memory parity failure at hex-value, read Failure in one of the parity Replace memory chip hex-value, expecting memory chips...
  • Page 111 Error messages Error lists Message Possible cause Remedy Time-of-day not set - Please run SETUP Clock not set Start SETUP program Timer chip counter 2 Chip failure Check timer chip failed Non-maskable interrupt Unexpected interrupt Check CPU, in particular (NMI) port cannot be in protected mode log.

  • Page 112: Additional Messages

    Error lists Error messages Additional messages This message follows a memory error Decreasing available memory message. The memory chips are defective! An error occurred during POST; press Strike the 7 key to continue numeric key 7 to attempt system restart. Input for the size of the main memory for Base Memory size = 64K functions.

  • Page 113: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Glossary A bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). It is the smallest unit used in data processing. Controller Serves to control data input and output in a data processing system or between a computer and its peripherals. Abbreviation of central processing unit.
  • Page 114 Glossary Peripheral A device serving as an input/output device or storage for a computer. This includes, for example, document readers, keyboards, printers and disk storage. ROM disk A ROM disk is a read only memory on which the operating system and the application program, for example, can be stored.

  • Page 115: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations Abbreviations Abbreviations Advanced Technology AT-Attachment BIOS Basic Input Output System Communication port Central Processing Unit canada Underwriters Laboratories EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Floppy Disk Geprüfte Sicherheit (tested safety) Hard Disk Drive High Frequency Table Hash File Access Method Integrated Drive Electronics Local Area Network Logical Block Addressing...

  • Page 116: Index

    Index Connection Application programs 65 cash drawer 16 AT slot 57 customer display 17 AT-bus system interface 57 keyboard 16 monitor 18 scanner, scanner scales 17 Basic settings 14 standard peripherals 18 Battery 5, 58 Connection panel 55 changing 59 CPU 4, 55, 86 BEETLE card 5, 47, 68 Customer display 4, 17...
  • Page 117 Network controller 91 Hard disk connection 57 Nominal voltage range 13 Hash file access method 66 Hash frequency table 66 Operating system 65 IDE 57 Initial startup 58 Paper compartment cover 24, 33 Installation Paper feed button 26 devices 12 Paper jam 39 Interface PCMCIA 47...
  • Page 118 Ribbon cassette changing 36 XMS 78 ROM disk 77 Rotary knob 37 Rubber socket 13 Safety notes 2 Safety standards 2 Scanner 17 Scope of supply 11 Selftest 67 Setup 72 Setup program 7 Shadowing function 81 Software 7, 65 Spacer 24 Spool 34 SRAM BEETLE Card...

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