Wincor Nixdorf BEETLE AT COM Board User Manual

BEETLE /iPOSCompact POS SystemUser ManualEdition March 2003

The Appendixncontains the most important technical data, a glossary and a list ofabbreviations.Notes in the manual are marked by this symbol.This symb

6The processed plastics can, for the most part, be recycled. Even the preci-ous metals can be recovered, thus saving energy and costly raw materials.P

BEETLE /iPOSAdvantages at a GlancenErgonomic Terminal WorkplacenDesigned for Touch Operationn12.1”/15” TFT Flat Screen (Capacative or Resistive Touch

BEETLE /iPOS PeripheralsBEETLE /IPOS PERIPHERALS8PrinterScannerCash DrawerScaleKeyboardCustomer DisplayMonitor

BEETLE /iPOS in a Network9BEETLE /IPOS IN A NETWORKServerEthernet 10/100 Base T

Before switching on the SystemUnpacking and checking the SystemUnpack the parts and check to see whether the delivery matches the infor-mation on the

Loosen the screw and liftthe metal cover off theopenings.Push the bracing (see (1))into position and then putthe metal cover into frontposition. Secur

Press on thecenter of the cablecover (1) and pushit backwards (2).nRemove the port cover on the bottom side of the BEETLE system.Tilt the screenbackwa

First remove thecover of the loud-speaker. Now youcan easily reachthe ports.Pull the cover inyour direction andtake it off.nPlug in and secure the dat

Lead the cablethrough the backcenter so that aftercompleting theconnection of thecables all can fitunder the cablecover.The deliverycontains a set ofc

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Lead the cablesover the clamps(1) and then fixthem with theplastic binders (2).n Plug one end of the power cable into the socket of the BEETLE /iPOS.n

Disconnecting cablesNever unplug a cable by pulling the cable but take hold of the actual plug it-self. Follow the procedure below when disconnecting

Mounting the Cable CoverBEETLE /iPOS is delivered with a cable cover. You should have laid the ca-bles before applying this cable cover on the back of

The switch for the adjustment of the powersupply is next to the power plug.Note: False setting will destroy power rack.Basic settingsEx works, the BEE

Adjusting the System’s LoudspeakerYou can set the volume as desired by means of a menu described in themanual “BEETLE POS Motherboard”, chapter “BIOS

Keyboard (KYBD)The BEETLE /iPOS has a 6-pin mini-DIN jack for connecting a keyboard.Make sure that the connector is plugged firmly into the socket to

When an onboard TFT adapter with Touch Screen function is installed, oneof the COM interfaces for external connections is without effect. If a POSboar

Cash DrawerThe BEETLE /iPOS has one RJ12 socket at the POS-Board, when thisboard is installed.Make sure that the connector is plugged firmly into the

Installing Windows Operating SystemsTo install the Retail version of Windows from USB CD-ROM drive you needeither a bootable floppy with USB-CD-ROM dr

Windows XPAfter you have finished the activities as described above, the following pro-cedure installs the operating systemnBOOT from the prepared DOS

ContentsManufacturers Certification...1Tested Safety ...

25INSTALLING WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMSWindows 98 SEAfter you have finished the activities as described above, the followingprocedure installs the oper

Power ManagementThe power management (PM) is a software activating the energy savingmode. For example, the screen can be switched off after a defined

Yes (*3)= serial mouse and modem at COM1 or COM2 leave this mode,swipe card reader and scanner at COM1 or COM2 lead to incorrect condi-tions. Devices,

BEETLE /iPOS - the componentsOverviewThe following figures show the BEETLE /iPOS, 15”.Reverse order of brightness and volume thumb wheels with the 12.

The figure below shows the inside of the BEETLE /iPOS.29OVERVIEWPowerSupplyHard DiskTFT Adapter (internal)Dual Monitor ControllerPOS Board

In the following please find some add-ons to your BEETLE /iPOSBEETLE /iPOS with customer display … with swipe card readerBEETLE /iPOS with waiter lock

Capacative Touch Screen (Option)GeneralThe TFT Touch Screen works according to the principle of a change inanalog capacitance. It has a glass screen w

The programming interface of the screen is identical to the mouse interface.Touch Screen and Sleep ModeUsing the Touch Screen with a BEETLE Pentium CP

Before adjusting the screen angle switch off the system!Cleaning InstructionsAlways turn off the system before cleaning.The glass surface of your Touc

Resistive Touch Screen (Option)GeneralThe resistive TFT Touch Screen is constructed of a hard-coated polyestertopsheet that is overlaid on a conductiv

Installing Windows Operating Systems ...23Windows XP ...

Construction of the resistive Touch Screen:Hard-coated polyester topsheetAdhesiveGlass substrate with spacer DotsHow to OperateTouching the touch scre

Swipe Card Reader (optional)The swipe card reader can read three ISO tracks simultaneously in onesingle swipe.The MSR module is fitted on the right-ha

Waiter Lock (optional)Each transaction is correctly assigned tothe personell by using the magnetic key.The magnetic keys are available in 10different

Scanner (optional)The scanner is assembled in the front side of the BEETLE /iPOS.The innovative, state of the art scan engine incorporates two scan mo

Configuration variantsAvailability of InterfacesThe following table shows the availability of interfaces combined with thedifferent system configurati

Submodules for the CPUVarious controllers can be plugged in on the CPU. In the following pleasefind a brief description of the available options.POS B

Installing the SubmodulesFirst ensure that the system is switched off and that the power connector isdisconnected.Remove the cover of the loudspeaker

Remove the threecable connectors.At first the displaydata cable (1).Push the plugsocket a little tothe front (seearrows) and pullthe cable out ofthe s

Inserting a POS BoardBefore installing a POS board the hard disks have to be removed!Loosen the screwsof the cover plateon which the TFTDisplay adapte

Disconnect thecable (3) andloosen the screw(4).Raise the metalcage and the harddisk upward (5)and push them tothe right (6). Putthem aside.Remove the

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Push the adapterback through theslot again andconnect it to themotherboard.Connect it to theCOM3 and COM4port on the POSboardInserting a CRT Controlle

Inserting a CRT Controller (POS Board existing)nLoosen the TFT adapter from the motherboardnDisconnect the COM3 and COM4 portnPush the TFT adapter, th

Change of the Hard Disk DriveTo change the hard disk drive open your BEETLE /iPOS as describedabove.Remove the cableconnection of thehard disk (1)Unsc

Start and runup behaviourAfter installing the BEETLE /iPOS, plug in the mains power cord and switchon the POS system using the ON/OFF button on the fr

Please mind that the storage medium must be system-boot-capable.The priorities can be set in the BIOS:nNetwork (C:)nHard disk (C:)nUSB-CD-ROM / FD dis

Retail SoftwareThe market for retail store solutions presents a broad array of requirementsfor the functions in these solutions as well as for the sof

Platforms and productsSolution platforms today are expected to utilize state-of-the-art, standardi-zed operating systems. Some of the decisive factors

lar customizing concept and a graphical user interface at the POS terminal,Trading Post is positioned in markets with demanding requirements for sys-t

AppendixTechnical data for the BEETLE /iPOS53TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE BEETLE /IPOSBox12” Width, Depth, Height 316 x 295 x 347 mm see next page15” Width,

TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE BEETLE /IPOS54D2 MotherboardArchitecture PC compatible and POS specific unitsChip Set Intel 815eMicroprocessor Intel Celeron 56

Manufacturers CertificationThe device complies with the requirements of the EECdirective 89/336/EEC with regard to ‘Electromagneticcompatibility"

55TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE BEETLE /IPOSScreen12.1” (SVGA) 15” (XGA)Resolutions Horizontal 800 1024Vertical 600 768LCD Technology TFT, 18 BitSurfacew/o t

DimensionsBEETLE /iPOS with a 12.1” screenDIMENSIONS5680°346,5 mmupright position32°323,1 mm294 mm88 mm

BEETLE /iPOS with a 15” screen57DIMENSIONS32°332 mm88 mm345,4 mm80°405,1 mmupright position

GlossaryBitA bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). It is the smallest unit used in data Serves tocontrol data input and output in a data processing system o

ServerThis is a computer connected to a local network and whose services areavailable to all of the network subscribers, e.g. a print server for print

AbbreviationsAT Advanced TechnologyATA AT-AttachmentBIOS Basic Input Output SystemCOM Communication PortCPU Central Processing UnitCRT Cathode Ray Tub

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authorityto operate this device.This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian

nAlways dispose of used parts, such as batteries, in an environmentallysafe manner.nThe lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with localre

IntroductionWith the BEETLE /iPOS Wincor Nixdorf meets the growing demands of theretail market for sophisticated Point-of-Service and Kiosk system sol