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If scales which are not supplied by Wincor Nixdorf are connected to the
BEETLE /XL-II, you must obtain a licence for the driver software.

The COM2* interface is without effect if the onboard TFT adapter with touch 
screen function is installed.

Cus to mer Dis play (COM2* or COM4*)

With the BEETLE /XL-II, and depending on the system´s configuration, the
customer display is connected to either the COM2* or COM4* serial
interface. The interface connection is a 9-pin D-sub jack. 

Make sure that the connector for the customer display is screwed firmly to
the socket to prevent possible malfunctioning. 

Power is supplied via this jack.

Cas hier  Dis play  (COM3*)

Connect the cashier display to the serial interface COM3*. This port is a
9-pin D-sub jack.

Make sure that the connector for the cashier display is screwed firmly to the
socket to prevent possible malfunctioning. 

CONNECTING PERIPHERALS

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Содержание Beetle/XL-I

Страница 1: ...BEETLE XL II Modular POS System User Guide Edition April 2005 ...

Страница 2: ...ts including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design are reserved Delivery subject to availability technical modifications possible Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation MS DOS Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows CE Windows2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Co...

Страница 3: ...ng up the Device 11 Cabling of the BEETLE XL II 11 Connecting to the Mains Power Supply 12 Disconnecting Cables 12 Mounting an Exhaust Air Hood 13 Installation of the BEETLE XL II 15 Vertical Mounting 15 Horizontally Mounting 15 BEETLE with Exhaust Air Hood 16 Mounting the Cable Cover 17 Basic Settings 17 Adjusting the Loudspeaker 18 Light Emitting Diode LED 18 Connecting Peripherals 18 Keyboard K...

Страница 4: ...s for the CPU 33 LAN Controller 10 100 MBit 33 CRT or TFT Adapter 33 Installing a Submodule 33 Change of the CD ROM Drive 35 Change of the Hard Disk Drive 36 Installing an Expansion Card 37 Retail Software 39 Wincor Nixdorf Store Solutions 39 Platforms and Products 40 Microsoft 40 Linux 41 Technology Evaluation 41 Starting up the System 42 Start and Runup Behaviour 42 Appendix 44 Technical Data fo...

Страница 5: ...nable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which ...

Страница 6: ...to the device as this may lead to electric shocks or short circuits n Never plug in or unplug data communication lines during thunderstorms n Protect devices from vibrations dust moisture and heat n Always dispose of used parts such as batteries in an environmentally safe manner The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for special waste The lithium battery must ...

Страница 7: ...ctive earth conductor PE This kind of electricity system is known as TN S network Do not use PEN conductors n Please also observe the recommendations of the norm DIN VDE 0100 Part 540 Appendix C2 as well as EN50174 2 5 4 3 Thus you can help to avoid possible malfunctions Note on the laser lf your device is equipped with a CD ROM drive the following condition applies The CD ROM drive contains a lig...

Страница 8: ...twork card has been installed Whatever configuration you need Wincor Nixdorf offers the right solution So whenever you want to expand your BEETLE XL II please contact your Wincor Nixdorf branch office or your dealer About this Manual This documentation is intended to help you work with the POS system and to serve as a reference work The detailed table of contents helps you find the desired informa...

Страница 9: ...rams depend on the customer s own selection therefore software will not be discussed further in this manual Separate manuals are included in the scope of the connectable peripherals For this reason a more detailed description of these devices will not be provided here For more information see the relevant manuals Care of the BEETLE XL II Clean your BEETLE XL II at regular intervals with a suitable...

Страница 10: ...ironment by only switching on your equipment when it is actually needed If possible even avoid the stand by mode as this wastes energy too Also switch your equipment off when you take a longer break or finish your work At this time there are still some parts that are not reusable Wincor Nlxdorf guarantees the environmentally safe disposal of these parts in a Recycling Center which is certified pur...

Страница 11: ...f n improper or insufficient maintenance n improper use of the product or unauthorized modifications of the product n inadequate location or surroundings will not be covered by the warranty For further information of the stipulation look at your contract All parts of the product which are subject to wear and tear are not included in the warranty engagement Please order spare parts at the Wincor Ni...

Страница 12: ...ccount the official certification regulations connect various printers use POS keyboards with or without a swipecard reader use different types of cash drawers connect a monitor install the POS workplace SNIkey integrate the BEETLE XL II in a network after installing a LAN board and upgrade the BEETLE XL II since it can accommodate onboard extension card such as VGA TFT LAN This means that the BEE...

Страница 13: ...BEETLE XL II Peripherals 9 OVERVIEW BA63 BA72 SNIkey EL44 MO34 KA18 TH210 EL30 TA58 ...

Страница 14: ...BEETLE XL II in a Network OVERVIEW 10 Ethernet 10 100 Base T Server ...

Страница 15: ...where it will not be exposed to extreme environmental conditions Protect the device from vibrations dust moisture heat and strong magnetic fields Make sure that the side ventilation slots on the BEETLE XL II POS system are not obstructed in order to ensure that the device has sufficient ventilation left side 30 mm right side 100 mm by horizontal mounting Cabling of the BEETLE XL II Follow the step...

Страница 16: ...sconnecting 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 n Turn off all power and equipment switches n Remove the cable cover n Unplug all data communication cables from the sockets of the data networks n Unplug all power plugs from the grounded contact power sockets n Unplug all cables from the ...

Страница 17: ... the left and right inwards Mounting an Exhaust Air Hood BEETLE XL II Systems with powerful processors of more than 600 MHz which are to be built into a piece of furniture will need an Exhaust Air Hood The hood will lead the air out of the interior of the system straight forward so that heat accumulation and thus damages to the system will be avoided The piece of furniture into which the BEETLE is...

Страница 18: ...he Exhaust Air Hood to the BEETLE Push the recesses on the left and right hand side of the hood to the rubber base of the BEETLE Now put the BEETLE into the position you want either upright or level position Hold the hood tight in doing so BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM 14 Recess Recess Rubber Base Rubber Base ...

Страница 19: ...XL II n Make sure that the angles do not cover the ventilation slots n The following minimum clearances must be provided in free convection to ensure sufficient ventilation when vertically mounted vertical placement upwards 80 mm downwards 60 mm Horizontally Mounting n The following minimum clearances must be provided in free convection to ensure sufficient ventilation when horizontally mounted ho...

Страница 20: ...t Air Hood For sufficient ventilation leave a minimum clearance of 60 mm downwards vertical placement and 60 mm to the left side respectively when horizontally mounted INSTALLATION OF THE BEETLE XL II 16 60 mm 80 mm 60mm ...

Страница 21: ...lay Tools are not required as the plastic part can be removed by hand In order to mount the cable cover push it on the four pre mounted screws on the back of the BEETLE XL II Tools are not required for mounting the cover Basic Settings Ex works the BEETLE XL II is configured to your order Your configuration must be subsequently adapted to support supplementary devices such as 17 INSTALLATION OF TH...

Страница 22: ...here are available as options and are not part of the basic configuration A separate manual is provided for each of the connectable components For more detailed information please consult the relevant documentation The figure shows the back panel of the BEETLE XL II with the locations of the connecting sockets and connecting plugs If you wish to connect a monitor however you must also have a video...

Страница 23: ...moving cables with locks please grip the cable at the connector housing Scanners and Scales COM1 COM4 Depending on the systems configuration scanners without an independent power supply are connected to the COM2 COM3 or COM4 serial interface standard setting COM3 Connect scales with their own power supply to the COM1 interface COM1 is designed as a 9 pin D sub plug whereas COM2 COM4 are 9 pin D su...

Страница 24: ...n the customer display is connected to either the COM2 or COM4 serial interface The interface connection is a 9 pin D sub jack Make sure that the connector for the customer display is screwed firmly to the socket to prevent possible malfunctioning Power is supplied via this jack Cashier Display COM3 Connect the cashier display to the serial interface COM3 This port is a 9 pin D sub jack Make sure ...

Страница 25: ... for the touch screen function and the power supply is also made via this cable To implement the touch screen functionality for the COM2 interface you have to change some system settings see also chapter Configuration variants To find out how to connect a second keyboard refer to the user guide of the display Connecting Standard PC Peripherals COM1 You can connect supplementary standard peripheral...

Страница 26: ...r Printers The standard parallel interface LPT1 is intended for connecting a printer Appropriate POS printers can also be connected via the low voltage jack 24V max 2A A connecting cable with a HOSIDEN EPSON compatible plug is required for this Do not connect the HOSIDEN plug when the system is turned on this can lead to an automatic reboot of the system Connect only cable to the 24V connector whi...

Страница 27: ...one RJ12 socket for one cash drawer Make sure that the connector is plugged firmly into the socket to prevent malfunctioning RJ12 plugs lock in when you insert them Power is supplied to the cash drawer via this socket P24V 5 10 Connecting daisy chained cash drawers and 12V OEM drawers is prohibited The two RJ12 sockets are only for cash drawers 23 CONNECTING PERIPHERALS ...

Страница 28: ...BEETLE XL II the Components Overview The following figure shows the outside of the BEETLE XL II OVERVIEW 24 LEDs ON OFF Button Floppy Disk Drive CD ROM Drive ...

Страница 29: ...The figure below shows the inside of the BEETLE XL II 25 OVERVIEW Hard Disk Power Supply Unit CD ROM Drive Floppy Disk Drive Riser Board ...

Страница 30: ...ive The disks can be used for a variety of applications such as n Loading programs n Saving data e g daily sales figures n Access control electronic key The disk can be write protected to protect your data from accidentally being overwritten The slide is located at the bottom left of the diskette FLOPPY DISK DRIVE 26 Writing is possible Writing is not possible ...

Страница 31: ... the drive is being accessed i e when the LED indicator for the drive is illuminated Otherwise you could damage the drive and the disk CD ROM Drive General Optionally the BEETLE XL II can be equipped with a CD ROM drive The LED at the drive lights up whenever the system accesses the drive 27 CD ROM DRIVE Ejection button ...

Страница 32: ...Operating the Drive To start the drive follow the procedure below n Turn on the power supply n Press the ejection button n The drawer is ejected from the drive CD ROM DRIVE 28 ...

Страница 33: ...e each disc with a soft dry cloth gently rubbing outward from center Never use fluids such as petrol record cleaning or anti static fluid Use of such fluids can damage the disc Power Sypply Unit The power supply unit automatically adjusts itself to the particular voltage The power output of the power supply unit is maximum 150 W or 212 W The power cord receptacle and the ON OFF switch are located ...

Страница 34: ...he event of a power failure with the battery fully charged Duration of power supply Power output Operation 3 minutes Full load with supply of external peripherals and 24V printer running 20 minutes Medium load approx 60 W with supply of external peripherals usual configuration 40 minutes Low load 30 W e g device switched on Peripherals connected to the power output socket of the POS terminal are n...

Страница 35: ...ou change the battery at least every five years Make sure that the device is switched off and the power plug is dis connected Remove the cable cover at the backside of the housing Pull out the connectors Turn the BEETLE system on the top Then loosen the screws see arrows e g with a coin Remove the metal cover 31 BATTERY ...

Страница 36: ...oved by Wincor Nixdorf Always dispose of batteries in an environmentally safe manner Insert the battery Connect the plug to the jack and reinstall the battery plate with the new battery at the bottom of the BEETLE XL II Insert the battery plate into the slots and fasten the plate with the screws BATTERY 32 ...

Страница 37: ...a CRT monitor or a TFT LCD module with optional touch screen functionality When installing a TFT adapter with touch screen functionality make sure that the touch functionality will be activated via jumper see jumper settings in the user guide BEETLE POS Motherboard The COM2 interface is no longer available for external use If the BEETLE system is pre installed ex works COM2 will delivered with a c...

Страница 38: ...the front guide 2 Shift the side part upward Remove the metal cover you require on the rear side Plug in the submodule Fix the submodule After connecting it with the motherboard fix the adapter Press the clamp see arrow SUBMODULES FOR THE CPU 34 tappet of the clamp ...

Страница 39: ...ector is disconnected To change the CD ROM drive open your BEETLE XL II as described above Pull out all cable connectors see arrows Lift up the drive tilt the CD ROM holder and take it out Loosen the three screws Shift the CD ROM drive through the CD ROM drive holder 35 CHANGE OF THE CD ROM DRIVE ...

Страница 40: ...rd Disk Drive Follow the instructions of the section Change of the CD ROM drive The change of the hard disk drive corresponds to the change of the CD ROM drive To change the hard disk drive n Open your BEETLE XL II as described above n Loosen the connecting cables n Lift up the drive tilt the hard disk holder and take it out n Loosen the four screws n Remove the hard disk n Insert the new hard dis...

Страница 41: ...orking with boards containing ESDs n The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges n Pull out the power plug before inserting or pulling out boards containing ESDs n Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges n Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs First ensure that the device is switched off and that the power connector is disconnected Loosen the two screws s...

Страница 42: ...tly to avoid internal system conflicts The correct setting for the jumpers can be found in the documentation for the plug in card Then slide the expansion card into the slot provided Ensure that the card establishes contact with the terminal strip Secure the card by tightening it with the clamp that you have removed before Following this mount the top cover again The mains connector can now be rec...

Страница 43: ...ble in the future today s retail customers also require that a solution provider offer other services such as project management customization and integration services as well as advice in the selection of basic core technologies Wincor Nixdorf Store Solutions As an international product provider we are oriented to market developments and standards that are available world wide allowing us to offe...

Страница 44: ...ms The strongest trend has been to Linux Regardless of the industry involved Linux offers itself as an interesting supplement 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 Microsoft Wincor Nixdorf currently offers two products for retail customers based on the Microsoft platform the suc...

Страница 45: ...rm guarantee optimal security and performance CALYPSO is one of the first retail solutions with a homogenous 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 To ...

Страница 46: ...from which the operating system and POS application are to be booted Each medium is assigned a logical drive according to the configuration of your BEETLE XL II The following media can be assigned a drive Starting up the system n Disk n Network n Hard disk n Memory card n CD ROM The logical drives are designated A B C and D If the system is to be booted from the floppy disk this medium must always...

Страница 47: ...es not find a disk resp a CD ROM in drive A it automatically continues the loading process from drive C If drive A contains a disk on which no operating system is stored the POS system cannot be booted In this case either replace the disk with one that is system boot capable or remove the disk altogether The operating system responds with additional messages on the cashier display or monitor as sh...

Страница 48: ...voltage 100 120 VAC 200 240 VAC Max power consumption 3A 5A 150 W power supply unit 4A 7A 212 W power supply unit Frequency of system voltage 50 60 Hz UPS support will be provided as an option Mass storage devices external accessible 2 x 3 5 drive bays 1 height e g for FDD 1 x 3 5 drive bay 0 5 height for a slim line FDD or MC card adapter 1 x 5 25 drive bay 0 5 height for CD ROM or DVD support in...

Страница 49: ... BEETLE XL II 212W power supply unit 45 REAR PANELS OF THE BEETLE XL II KYBD Cashdr Only COM4 COM3 COM2 COM1 USB LAN CRT TFT 1 LPT1 ON DC24V 110 120 V 2 A max 200 240 V 1 A max MIC SPK KYBD Cashdr Only COM4 COM3 COM2 COM1 USB LAN ASYN CRT TFT 1 2 LPT1 O I DC24V 110 120 V 2 A max 200 240 V 1 A max MIC SPK ...

Страница 50: ...torage Interface Designates the transition point between different hardware units and software units or between hardware and software units of computers or their peripherals JEIDA Abbreviation of Japan Electronic Industry Development Association Industry standard for memory cards Operating system Refers to all programs that are a component of a computer and are required for operating the system an...

Страница 51: ...isk 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 VGA Stands for Video Graphics Array and is the interface for connecting colour monitors 47 GLOSSARY ...

Страница 52: ...Standard Architecture ISO International Standardization Organization JEIDA Japan Electronic Industry Development Association LAN Local Area Network LBA Logical Block Addressing LED Light Emitting Diode LPT Line Printer MO Magneto Optical PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card Intern Association PnP Plug and Play RAM Random Access Memory ROM Read Only Memory SCSI...

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