BEETLE NET POS User Manual

BEETLE /NetPOS

Modular POS System

User Guide

Edition August 2002

Copyright© Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH, 2002

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Contents

Manufacturers Certification................1

Tested Safety ...............................1

FCC-Class A Declaration .........................1

Important notes ..............................2

Introduction ........................4

About this manual .............................5

Care of the BEETLE /NetPOS.......................5

Recycling the BEETLE /NetPOS .....................6

Warranty..................................7

BEETLE /NetPOS .....................8

Overview .................................8

BEETLE /NetPOS Peripherals .....................9

BEETLE /NetPOS in a network ....................10

Before switching on the System .....................11

Unpacking and checking the System .................11

Setting up the device .........................12

Cabling of the BEETLE /NetPOS ...................13

Disconnecting cables .........................13

Mounting the cable cover .......................14

Connecting to the mains power supply ................15

Basic settings .............................16

Adjusting the loudspeaker.......................16

Light emitting diode (LED) ......................16

Connecting peripherals .........................16

Keyboard (KYBD)...........................17

Scanners and scales (COM1 - COM4*)................18

Customer display (COM2* or COM4*) ................18

Cashier display (COM3*) .......................18

Monitor ................................19

TFT - LCD display...........................19

Connecting standard PC peripherals (COM1) ............20

Network ................................20

Modular printers ...........................20

Cash drawer (1,2)...........................21

USB (Universal Serial Bus) ......................21

BEETLE /NetPOS - the components ..........22

Overview .................................22

Floppy disk drive .............................24

General ................................24

Inserting a disk ............................25

Removing a disk ...........................25

Power Supply ..............................25

Configuration variants ..................27

Submodules for the CPU.........................27

LAN Adapter 10/100 MBit/ LAN Controller 10/100 MBit .......27

CRT- or TFT-adapter .........................27

Installing the submodules when using a TFT/CRT adapter......28

Installing the submodules .......................29

Change of the hard disk .........................29

Retail Software ......................31

Wincor Nixdorf store solutions ......................31

Platforms and products .........................32

Microsoft ...............................32

Linux .................................33

Technology evaluation ........................33

Starting up the system..................34

Start and runup behaviour ........................34

Appendix .........................37

Technical data for the BEETLE /NetPOS ................37

Installation BA7x on BEETLE /NetPOS .................38

Supplement ..............................41

Glossary .................................42

Abbreviations...............................44

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”.

In addition, the BEETLE has received the UL symbol and cUL
symbol.

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. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable 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 case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Le présent appareil numérique ne génère pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicable aux appareils numériques de la “Class A”
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.

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TESTED SAFETY

geprüfte
Sicherheit

Important notes

The modular POS system BEETLE /NetPOS conforms to the current safety
standards for data processing equipment.

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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; an acclimatization period of at least two
hours must therefore be observed.

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This device is equipped with a safety-tested power cable and may be
connected only to a prescribed grounded-contact power socket.

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When setting up the device, ensure that the power socket on the device
and the grounded-contact power socket are easily accessible.

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To disconnect the device from the supply voltage completely, switch off
the device and disconnect the power plug.

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Ensure that no foreign objects (c.g. office clips) find their way into the
device, as this may lead to electric shocks or short-circuits.

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Never plug in or unplug data communication lines during
thunderstorms.

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Protect devices from vibrations, dust, moisture and heat.

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Always dispose of used parts, such as batteries, in an environmentally
safe manner.

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The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations for special waste.

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In emergencies (e.g. damaged housing or damaged power cable,
penetration by liquids or foreign bodies), the device must be switched
off immediately, the power plug disconnected and the Customer
Service of Wincor Nixdorf (WN) or your dealer must be notified.

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The device may only be repaired by authorized qualified personnel.
Unauthorized opening of the device and inexpertly carried-out repairs
may not only seriously jeopardize the safety of the user, but also cancel
all warranty and liability agreements.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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You should connect your BEETLE or other IT-devices only to poer
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!

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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.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Introduction

The BEETLE /NetPOS 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.

Optional the BEETLE /NetPOS can be equipped with a floppy disk drive or
a memorycard adapter, a hard disk or a compact flash.

This provides you with a considerable degree of flexibility when arranging
the configuration of your POS system.

The BEETLE can also be connected to a network once an appropriate
network card has been installed.

In the event of a mains voltage failure, the version with battery and
corresponding software enables you to save the data by means of a
controlled program shutdown.

Whatever configuration you need: Wincor Nixdorf offers the right solution.
So, whenever you want to expand your BEETLE /NetPOS, please contact
your Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH branch office or your dealer.

INTRODUCTION

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About this manual

This manual describes the modular POS system BEETLE /NetPOS.
This documentation is intended to help you work with the POS system and

to serve as a reference work. The detailed table of contents help you find
the desired information quickly and easily.

The first section describes

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everything you need to do before switching on the POS system and

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how to connect peripherals to the BEETLE /NetPOS.

The second section contains

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a brief overview of the components of your BEETLE POS system.
Here, you will also find a detailed description of recurring actions, for
example, how to use the disks.

The third selection provides

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a brief overview of the Wincor Nixdorf Retail Software.

The Appendix

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contains the most important technical data, a glossary and a list of

abbreviations.
Notes in the manual are marked by this symbol.
This symbol is used for warnings.

The type and scope of application programs 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 /NetPOS

Clean your BEETLE /NetPOS 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.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Recycling the BEETLE /NetPOS

Environmental protection does not begin when
it comes time to dispose of the BEETLE; it
begins with the manufacturer. This product was
designed according to our internal norm
“Environmental conscious product design and
development”

The modular BEETLE /NetPOS 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.

Please do not stick labels onto plastic case parts. This would help us to
re-use components and material.

You can protect our environment 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 the
Recycling Center, which is certified pursuant to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

So don’t simply throw your BEETLE POS system on the scrap heap when it
has served its time, but take advantage of the environmentally smart,
up-to-date recycling methods!

Please contact your competent branch or the department environmental
protection for information on how to return and re-use devices and
disposable materials under the following fax number:

Fax: [phone]
We look forward to your fax.

RECYCLING THE BEETLE /NETPOS

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Warranty

Wincor Nixdorf guarantees a limited 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

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Improper or insufficient maintenance,

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Improper use of the product or unauthorized modifications of the

product,

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Inadequate location or surroundings
will not be covered by the warranty.
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 Nixdorf
customer service.

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WARRANTY

BEETLE /NetPOS

Overview

You can connect a variety of peripherals to your modular POS system
BEETLE /NetPOS and thus implement a wide range of expansion stages.
You can connect a two or four-line alphanumeric customer display and a
four line cashier display. Alternatively you can connect Flat screens, such
as BA69 (VGA/4), BA70 (b/w) or BA71 and BA72 (color), use various types
of scanners such as distance, touch or stationary scanners, use scales and
scanner scales (please take into account 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 /NetPOS in a
network.

This means that the BEETLE /NetPOS can meet your requirements at all
times, without having to exchange the complete system for a new one, thus
saving you time and money.

The illustration below show you how your modular POS system can grow ­from a scanner to integration in a network.

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BEETLE /NetPOS Peripherals

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OVERVIEW

PrinterScanner

Cash drawer

Scales

Monitor

Flatscreen
display

Keyboard

BA69

Customer or cashier display

SNIkey

BEETLE /NetPOS in a network

OVERVIEW

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Ethernet 10/100 Base T

Server

BEETLE /NetPOS

Before switching on the System

Unpacking and checking the System

Unpack the parts and check to see whether the delivery matches the
information on the delivery note.

The cardboard box contains the basic unit and a country-specific package.
In addition, the basic unit may be equipped with the components network
card, diskette drive, hard disk and VGA–card, LCD adapter, AT-COM board,
PCMCIA adapter or a combination of these components.

Should you notice

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any transport damages or

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discrepancies between package contents and delivery ticket or

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functional defects,
please inform your contracting parties or the marketing outlet of Wincor

Nixdorf International GmbH immediately. Please indicate the number of
your delivery ticket and delivery ticket position and serial number of the
respective device. The serial number can be found on the label illustrated
below which is located at the rear of the housing; it may be necessary to
remove the cable cover.

The serial number is located on the label below the bar code.

It is absolutely necessary to check the function of the original equipment
before you perform any changes (e.g. by installing an expansion card). Only
then is it possible to accept a functional defect as a claim.Transport the
device only in its original packaging (to protect it against impact and shock).

We recommend saving the original packaging for transport at a later time
(protection from impact and shock).

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BEFORE SWITCHING ON THESYSTEM

Wincor Nixdorf

Made in Singapore

WN0199901107

BEETLE NetPOS
017500 000000

100-120V / 200-240V
50/60 Hz 5/3 A

Setting up the device

Set up the BEETLE /NetPOS POS system 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 /NetPOS and the
external power supply are not obstructed in order to ensure that the device
has sufficient ventilation.

The fitting depth may be equal to the overall depth of the equipment
including the cable cover, that is, 350 mm.

The minimum distances at the left and the right side of the external power
supply are 50 mm.

If the equipment is to be fitted, you must ensure that the specified minimum
distances are maintained and constant ventilation is provided. The imme­diate ambient temperature of the system must not exceed 40° C/104 °F.
These requirements are met, for example, if the equipment is not built into
an enclosed piece of furniture.

Under extreme ambiente conditions a temperature of 60° C / 140° F can
develop on the left side of the housing of the BEETLE /NetPOS. This is

BEFORE SWITCHING ON THESYSTEM

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50 mm

50 mm

50 mm

50 mm

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inoffensive and does’t provoke any limitation of the functionality of your
BEETLE /NetPOS.

Cabling of the BEETLE /NetPOS

Follow the steps below in the order given when installing devices:

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The cable cover must be removed, if present.

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Plug one end of the power cable into the external power supply and

connect the other end to the main power supply.

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Plug one end of the other power cable into a grounded-contact power

socket of the external power supply and the other into the socket of the

BEETLE /NetPOS.

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Plug in and secure the data cable.
Always make sure that the system is switched off when you do cabling

works.

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:

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Turn off all power and equipment switches.

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Remove the cable cover.

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Unplug all data communication cables from the sockets of the data

networks.

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Unplug all power plugs from the grounded-contact power sockets.

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Unplug all cables from the devices.

With MINI-DIN plugs, the plug remains inserted
until released.

Pull the plastic covering from the connecting
socket with your thumb. The lock is released.
The metal of the plug is visible.

RJ12 plugs lock in when you insert them. To
release them push the latch under the plug to
the top.

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BEFORE SWITCHING ON THESYSTEM

The D-sub typ connector or CRT (VGA)
connector is used for parallel or serial
interfaces. Release the connector by loosen
the two screws.

Take hold of the USB connector housing and
release the connection.

Loosen the plug of the USB powered connector
by pressing the plastic latch.

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 /NetPOS includes a cable cover.
Before mounting the device, you should first remove the cable openings
where necessary.
Tools are not required as the plastic parts can be removed by hand.

BEFORE SWITCHING ON THESYSTEM

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



In order to mount the cable cover, insert it in the guide  and turn it to the
BEETLE box. Press from the inside against the exterior and pull it to the
rear side until it is fixed in the second pin  on the back of the BEETLE box.

In doing so, ensure that the cable cover does not fit askew.

Connecting to the mains power supply

All devices belonging to the modular BEETLE /NetPOS system that have a
separate power cable must be connected to the same electric circuit.

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Make sure that all data cables on the system unit and peripherals are

connected correctly.

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Make sure that the DC cable is connected to power supply and to

system unit.

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Plug all power cables belonging to the BEETLE and the peripherals into

the grounded-contact power sockets.

You can now switch on
the BEETLE /NetPOS by
means of the switch on
the external power
supply. Push the ON/OFF
button at the front of the
box.

The power supply can be connected to all standard power supply networks.
The unit adjusts automatically to the respective voltage. The maximum
output of the power pack is 150 W.

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BEFORE SWITCHING ON THESYSTEM

ON/OFF button

ON/OFF switch

Basic settings

Ex works, the BEETLE /NetPOS is configured to your order. Your
configuration must be subsequently adapted to support supplementary
devices such as scanners. For more information, contact the WN branch
office responsible for your area.

Adjusting the loudspeaker

You can set the volume as desired by means of a menu described in the
manual “BEETLEPOS Motherboard”, chapter “BIOS Setup”.

Light emitting diode (LED)

The left LED green (POWER) lights when the
BEETLE /NetPOS is switched on.

The right, yellow LED (HDD) lights up while
the hard disk is being accessed.

Connecting peripherals

The peripherals mentioned 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 /NetPOS with the locations
of the connecting sockets and connecting plugs. If you wish to connect a
monitor to an onboard video controller, however, you must also have an
adapter.

CRT and TFT interfaces are used alternatively.
Connecting peripherals with the system switched on is not allowed.

CONNECTING PERIPHERALS

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Rear panel of the BEETLE /NetPOS (optional USB plus)

Rear panel of the power supply

Keyboard (KYBD)

The BEETLE /NetPOS 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 with DIN connector, you must use
a special adapter cable, obtainable from the WN branch office responsible
for your area.

When removing cables with locks, please grip the cable at the connector
housing.

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CONNECTING PERIPHERALS

KYBD

COM1

VGA

COM4*

COM3*

COM2*

USB

LAN/ASYN

LPT1

SPK

MIC

DC IN

Power Connector

Subconnector
Mains

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DC 24V

100-120V~2Amax.
200-240V~1Amax.

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cashdr only

ON/OFF Cash Drawer 1, 2

POS Printer Power

Mains Socket

USBplus (3 x 12V)

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-sub jacks.
Make sure that the scanner connector is plugged securely into the socket to
prevent possible malfunctioning.

If you connect scales to the BEETLE /NetPOS which are not supplied by
Wincor Nixdorf, 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.

Customer display (COM2* or COM4*)

With the BEETLE /NetPOS, 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.

Cashier display (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.

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Monitor

If a CRT adapter is installed, you can connect a monitor to the system via
the 15-pin D-sub jack on the CRT adapter. The power supply of the monitor
is done by the rubber socket of the external power pack. The socket is
situated at the front of the power pack.

A LCD screen can be connected alternatively if a TFT adapter is installed.

TFT - LCD display

If a TFT adapter is installed you can connect a SNIkeyTFT/ BA71/ BA72/
BA73 to the BEETLE /NetPOS without using an ISA slot. 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 made via this cable. To
implement the touch screen functionality for the COM2 interface also for the
COM1 interface by using a D2 CPU, you have to change some system
settings ( see manual “BEETLE POS Motherboard”, chapter “Technical
data”).

If the display is equipped with a keyboard cable connect this with the KYBD
terminal. You can only connect one keyboard cable to the BEETLE /NetPOS

at a time - either that of the LCD or that of the free standing

keyboard (e.g. PC keyboard, TA57, TA61)
To find out how to connect a second keyboard, refer to the user guide of the

display.

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CONNECTING PERIPHERALS

Connecting standard PC peripherals (COM1)

You can connect supplementary standard peripherals to the
BEETLE /NetPOS via the COM1 serial interface.

Make sure that all supplementary devices have been tested for RFI
suppression pursuant to the legal requirements of your country.

Network

If a network board is installed, the system can be connected to a network
(LAN) from the POS terminal back panel.

Modular 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 at the external power supply. A connecting cable with a
HOSIDEN 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.

CONNECTING PERIPHERALS

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Connect only cable to the 24V connector which are marked with DP-1 or
DP-2.

Cash drawer (1,2)

The BEETLE /NetPOS has two RJ12 sockets at the external power supply
for connecting cash drawers. 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,
+24V +5% / -10%.

Connecting daisy chained cash drawers and 12V OEM-drawers is
prohibited!

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

To this USB interface you can connect a variety of USB-peripherals, e.g.
scanners and scales.

Only connect devices equipped with a shielded cable to the USB-interface.

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CONNECTING PERIPHERALS

BEETLE /NetPOS - the components

Overview

The following figure shows the outside of the BEETLE /NetPOS.

OVERVIEW

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LEDs
(POWER, HDD)

ON/OFF

Floppy Disk

The figure below shows the inside of the BEETLE /NetPOS.

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OVERVIEW

Floppy Disk

TFT Adapter

Hard Disk

SD RAM

Carrier for
Hard Disk Drive,
Floppy Disk Drive,
CD ROM Drive

Floppy disk drive

General

The BEETLE /NetPOS is equipped with a floppy disk drive for 3.5" disks.
The LED at the drive lights up whenever the system accesses the drive.

The disks can be used for a variety of applications, such as:

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Loading programs

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Saving data (e.g. daily sales figures)

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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

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Writing is possible

Writing is not possible

Inserting a disk

Hold the disk so that the arrow symbol is at the top and points away from
you. Now insert the disk in the drive slot provided. The disk has been
correctly inserted when the grey ejection button has popped out.

Removing a disk

Press the ejection button next to the drive slot. You can now remove the
disk.

Never remove the disk while 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.

Power Supply

The power supply automatically adjusts itself to the particular voltage. The
power output of the power supply is maximum 150 W.

The power cord receptacle and the ON/OFF switch are located on the back
of the power supply. At the front side of the BEETLE /NetPOS you will find
the ON/OFF button which will turn on the system if the ON/OFF switch at
the rear side of the external power supply is in the position ON. Pushing the
ON/OFF button again (push at least 4 sec.) will turn the system into the
Stand by mode.

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POWER SUPPLY

ejection button

Rear panel of the power supply

POWER SUPPLY

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DC 24V

100-120V~2Amax.
200-240V~1Amax.

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cashdr only

ON/OFF Cash Drawer 1, 2

POS Printer Power

Subconnector
Mains

Mains Socket

ON/OFF button ON/OFF switch

Configuration variants

Submodules for the CPU

Various controllers can be plugged in on the CPU. The following is a brief
description of the available options:

LAN Adapter 10/100 MBit/ LAN Controller 10/100MBit

Ex works the BEETLE /NetPOS is equipped with the LAN adapter 10/100
Mbit for the incorporation in an Ethernet Network. Alternatively a

LAN-Controller 10/100 MBit can be plugged.

CRT- or TFT-adapter

Both adapters must be installed alternatively. You can connect either 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 internal loudspeaker will be taken off to activate the loudspeaker in
the screen display (see chapter installation in the manual of the screen
display) and the touch functionality will be activated via BIOS Setup (see the
manual “BEETLE POS Motherboard”).
The according COM interface is no longer valid for external use. If the
BEETLE system is pre-installed ex works, the COM interface will be
delivered with a cover. If a D2 CPU is installed, the COM1 interface is
usable.

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SUBMODULES FOR THE CPU

Installing the submodules when using a TFT/CRTadapter

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).

Loosen the connector of the adapter from the motherboard, loosen the
screws andshift the adapter through the open slot . Remove the metal
cover of the LAN/ASYNC interface .

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

Plug in the submodule (see drawing).

Fix the submodule (here 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 . After connecting it with the
motherboard fix the adapter with the two screws.

Installing the submodules

Proceed according to the description in the section before, however without
installation of the TFT or CRT adapter.

Change of the hard disk

To change the hard disk open your BEETLE /NetPOS as described on the
pages before.

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CHANGE OF THE HARDDISK

LAN Controller





Pull out the connectors,
lift up the hard disk/ floppy
disk.

Lift the clamp (1) and
push the hard disk out of
the carrier (2).

Loosen the screws and
change the hard disk.
Tighten the screws again.

Plug in the connectors
again and close the
cover. Plug the power
cable (external power
supply) and switch on the
system.

CHANGE OF THE HARDDISK

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Retail Software

The market for retail store solutions presents a broad array of requirements
for the functions in these solutions as well as for the software technologies
used. Moreover, the software and hardware is used internationally, and
must meet a wide range of regional requirements. 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. In keeping with this strategy,
Wincor Nixdorf has defined a portfolio of in-store solutions that
accommodates this variety of requirements. The portfolio offers in-store
solutions for the different operating system platforms that are prominently
used worldwide (Microsoft and Linux), and also offers varying degrees of
solution complexity. Besides demanding products that will remain viable 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 worldwide, allowing us to
offer our customers open solutions and services with guaranteed viability
into the future.

Software must of course meet the customers’ needs, and these can often
vary greatly. But for the software to be a long-term success, its design and
implementation must also take into account the fundamental trends and
standards that are emerging in the market. Only if you stay open to the
dynamics of retail, it can be ensured that new commercial trends will be
reflected within the scope of the solutions provided. To accommodate these
dynamics, Wincor Nixdorf must have the appropriate technical expertise.
When working on product development, projects or consulting, this
expertise is essential to effectively meet current as well as future
requirements.

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Platforms and products

Solution platforms today are expected to utilize state-of-the-art,
standardized operating systems. Some of the decisive factors in selecting
an operating system in the retail trade include:

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An operating system should provide software administration
mechanisms to help minimize the total cost of ownership

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The flexibility of an operating system for use with different hardware
and peripherals

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Global availability to ensure complete coverage, as well as

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Scalability with regard to user requirements.

In light of these criteria, the Microsoft operating systems have established
themselves in the market, and the Microsoft Windows NT platform is now
positioned as an important technological factor.

However, the growing discussion of operating system scalability, as well as
the demand for continued reduction of the total cost of ownership, have led
to the emergence of other operating systems. The strongest trend has been
to 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:

Microsoft

Wincor Nixdorf currently offers two products for retail customers based on
the Microsoft platform - the successful POSition store solution and the
next-generation Trading Post software.

With POSition, Wincor Nixdorf offers an optimized solution for use in the
self-service food and self-service non-food market segments. It is a flexible
and highly integrative solution. Meeting the needs of its international
clientele, it is based on a client/server architecture with MS-DOS at the POS
terminals and a Windows NT-based server.

Trading Post presents itself as an object-based POS solution which uses
the Microsoft Windows NT operating system throughout. With
standardization concepts for interfacing POS peripherals (OPOS), an

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innovative, modular customizing concept and a graphical user interface at
the POS terminal, Trading Post is positioned in markets with demanding
requirements for system architecture and application versatility.

Linux

With CALYPSO, Wincor Nixdorf provides an international, high-performance
sales system for the control and administration of sales activities in the
self-service food and self-service non-food market segments. It is based on
a Linux server and MS-DOS or Linux clients. The system architecture and
platform 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 ensure market acceptance and market
orientation in the selection of technologies, Wincor Nixdorf conducts
technology evaluation projects with its customers and partners. This
significantly reduces technological risks.

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Starting up the system

The configuration label shows you the equipment included in your modular
BEETLE /NetPOS system.
The label is located at the underside of the BEETLE /NetPOS. The data
specified there are required for entering the setup parameters (see section
Setup in the manual “BEETLE POS Motherboard”).

Start and runup behaviour

After installing the BEETLE /NetPOS, switch on the POS system using the
ON/OFF button on the front panel and the power switch on the power
supply.

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:

xx/xx is the place holder of the BIOS version number
The system then determines the medium 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 /NetPOS.

The following media can be assigned a drive:

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Disk

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Network

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Hard disk

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Memory card

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CD-ROM (not for BEETLE /NetPOS)

The logical drives are designated A:, B:, C: and D:.

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WN POS xx/xx Date

If the system is to be booted from disk, this medium must always be
assigned drive A:. The network is always assigned to the C: drive during the
runup procedure. The hard disk can be assigned to the C: or D: drive. The
system can only be started from the hard disk if the disk has been
configured as the C: drive.

Corresponding to the Setup configuration the modular BEETLE /NetPOS
POS system can be booted from the following drives:

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Floppy disk in drive A:

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Hard disk in drive C:

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CDROM in EL TORITO format

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Network adapter with BOOTPROM
Please mind that the storage medium must be system-boot-capable.
The following priorities are adjusted:

Floppy disk (A:) High priority
Network (C:) Medium priority
Hard disk (C:) Low priority

As standard the POS system always attempts to boot from a disk first if it is
inserted in the respective drive.

If the POS system does 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 shown in the illustration below.

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C >P:

If the operating system has started up without error, the POS application
software is automatically booted if necessary.

A message is displayed as soon as the BEETLE /NetPOS is ready for
operation. For more detailed information, see the description of your
application program.

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Appendix

Technical data for the BEETLE /NetPOS

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TECHNICAL DATA FOR THEBEETLE /NETPOS

Box

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

Power Supply

Width 162 mm 6.38 in
Depth 223 mm 8.87 in
Height 80 mm 3.15 in

Weight

Box approx. 3.5 kg
Power supply approx. 2.5 kg

Climatic category

Operating IEC 721-3-3 Class 3K3 +5°C to +40°C
Transport IEC 721-3-2 Class 2K2 -25°Cto+60° C
Storage IEC 721-3-1 Class 1K2 +5°Cto+40° C

Input voltage 100 - 120 VAC

200 - 240 VAC

Max. power consumption 3A: 200- 240V

5A: 100- 120V

Frequency of system voltage 50-60Hz

Installation BA7x on BEETLE /NetPOS

Loosen the screws , slightly lift up the cover of the BEETLE /NetPOS 
and pull out forward .

Take the pre-mounted cover, put it on the BEETLE /NetPOS and push it to
the rear. Fasten the screws.

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







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 .

Add the swivel joint into the mounting foot. Press your finger on the screw
, so that the grey connection part is in the back. Shift the display into the
mounting foot until A fits in B.

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

A

B





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 .

Install the impact-blind to avoid injuries.

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



Supplement

It is possible to lay an additional cable into the mounting foot beside the
display cable . Minimum distances are depending upon type of cable ( 
cable of swipe card reader,  cable of smartcard reader, values±5mm
apply to BA70, BA71 and BA72).

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150 mm

140 mm

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150 mm

320 mm

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Glossary

Bit

A bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). It is the smallest unit used in data processing.

BPP

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.

CPU

Abbreviation of central processing unit. It includes the main components of
a data processing system. The CPU monitors all operations and provides
data and programs. It comprises the control unit for input and output, the
computer and the main memory, divided into ROM and immediate access
storage.

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 and executing application programs.

PCMCIA

Abbreviation for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
Industry standard for memory cards.

Plug and PLay (PnP)

PnP means the automatic recognition of hardware components by the
system. Thus the installation, integration and configuration of new
components is made substantially easier.

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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.

VGA

Stands for Video Graphics Array and is the interface for connecting colour
monitors.

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GLOSSARY

Abbreviations

AT Advanced Technology
ATA AT-Attachment
BIOS Basic Input Output System
COM Communication Port
CPU Central Processing Unit
CRT Cathode Ray Tube
cUL canada Underwriters Laboratories
DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module
ECP Extended Capability Port
EPP Enhanced Parallel Port
EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
FD Floppy Disk
GS “Geprüfte Sicherheit” (Tested Safety)
HDD HardDisk Drive
HFT High Frequency Table
HSF Hash File Access Method
IDE Integrated Drive Electronic
ISA Industrial 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
OEM Original Equipment Manufactures
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card Intern. Association
PnP Plug and Play
RAM Random Access Memory
ROM Read Only Memory
SCSI Small Computer SystemsInterface
SD RAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
SIMM Single In LineMemory Module
SRAM Static Random Access Memory
SVGA Super Video GraphicsArray
TFT Thin Film Transistor
UPS Unbreakable Power Supply
UL Underwriters Laboratories
USB Universal Serial Bus
XMS ExtendedMemory Specification

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