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3.3. Recording the data
It is possible to read the data recorded during sales operations using some different devices, which
are described here below.
3.3.1. Aeterna Coin Mechanism
To carry out the data recording with a palmtop PC directly from the Coin Mechanism, it is neces-
sary to enter the “10.3.1 Device” item and set the “EVADTS->IRDA” parameter. The recommended
distance to carry out this operation is included between 20 and 80 cm.
In addition to the data recording it is possible a remote programming of the cash and key prices on
the payment system or on the change-giver coin mechanism.
3.3.2. EVA-DTS recording on PC
To record the data
in EVA-DTS format
(DDCMP protocol) by means of
PC
it is necessary to connect
the harness for serial communication to PC to the
J4
connnector of the Base board without power
supply (see para. 1.4.7.2. “Harness for serial communication to PC”).
To enable this type of recording it is necessary to set the
Device” menu item. Start the software dedicated to this type of operaion and wait that all the
data are downloaded.
Thanks to the EVA-DTS protocol, in addition to the data recording it is possible a remote
programming of the cash and key prices on the payment system or on the change-giver coin
mechanism.
3.3.3. Comunica Module
To record the data by means of the Comunica Module it is necessary to enter the Coin Mechanism
programming and in the “10.3.1 Device” item set the “EVADTS -> PC” parameter. Connect the har-
ness for serial communication to PC available on request (see para. 1.4.7.2. “Harness for serial
communication to PC”) to the Comunica Module and to the
J4
connnector of the Base board with-
out power supply (see para. 1.3.4. “Base board”).
As regards the reception, the collection and the analysis of the data there are two possibilities:
•
the installation in the server of a management software supplied by Coges, which carries out
the control and monitoring of all the communications sent by the Comunica Module in real
time and becomes integrated in a transparent way with the management program used;
•
the web hosting management on Coges server for an easier inquiry of the recorded
information.
The control software supplied by Coges interacts with the main management programs present on
the market (VEGA – Digisoft, Orba, Target, Distrilog and others); in case the operator uses a
different management software, even a customized one, it is possible to study an integration
process to make it compatible.
In addition to the data recording it is possible a remote programming of the cash and key prices on
the payment system or on the change-giver coin mechanism.
For any further explanation contact Coges Customer Service.
Note: it is not possible to connect the IR PORT Module and the Comunica Module at the same
time as they use the same connector of the board.
