BEETLE /M-II Modular POS System User Guide Edition April 2010
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Contents Manufacturer´s Certification...............................................1 Tested Safety..............................................................................................1 FCC-Class A Declaration............................................................................1 Note on the laser ........................................................................................2 Important notes ...........................................................................................
BEETLE /M-II- the Components........................................26 Overview...................................................................................................26 CD/DVD Drive (Optional) ..........................................................................28 General ...............................................................................................28 Operating the Drive .............................................................................28 Notes...................
TESTED SAFETY Manufacturer´s Certification The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC with regard to ‘Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC “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.
IMPORTANT NOTES Note on the laser lf your device is equipped with a DVD drive, the following condition applies: The DVD drive contains a light-emitting diode (LED), classified according to IEC 825-1:1993:LASER CLASS 1; it must not be opened. Important notes The modular POS system BEETLE /M-II conforms to the current safety standards for data processing equipment. 2 n If this device is taken from a cold environment into the operating room, moisture condensation may form.
IMPORTANT NOTES n 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 or your dealer must be notified. n The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for special waste. In case of an improper change of the lithium battery it exist an explosion risk.
INTRODUCTION Introduction The BEETLE /M-II is the compact, powerful and economical basis for your POS system. The BEETLE /M-II conforms to the PC/AT industry standard. Powerful Pentium- M/Celeron- M processors ensure a quick processing of all operations. You can connect a variety of different peripheral devices to your BEETLE /M-II and even the choice of the software is not limited to a certain product. Optional the BEETLE /M-II can be equipped with a DVD drive.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL About this manual This manual describes the modular POS system BEETLE /M-II with a Pentium- M/Celeron- M processor. 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 n everything you need to do before switching on the POS system and how to connect peripherals to the BEETLE /M-II.
RECYCLING THE BEETLE /M-II Recycling the BEETLE /M-II Environmental protection does not begin when the time has come 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 /M-II 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.
WARRANTY Warranty Wincor Nixdorf guarantees generally a warranty engagement for 12 months beginning with the date of delivery. This warranty engagement covers all damages which occur despite a normal use of the product. Damages because of 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.
OVERVIEW BEETLE /M-II- the individual POS System Overview You can connect a variety of peripherals to your modular POS system BEETLE /M-II 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.
OVERVIEW BEETLE /M-II Peripherals Scanner Screen Display Customer Display BA69 (VGA/4) Cashier Display Flat Screen Keyboard Cash Drawer Scale Printer 9
OVERVIEW BEETLE /M-II in a network Ethernet 10/100 Base T Server 10 Ethernet 10/100 Base T
BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM Before switching on the System Unpacking and checking the System Unpack the components and verify that the scope of delivery is identical to the information on the delivery ticket. The cardboard box contains the basic unit and a country-specific package. In addition, the basic unit may be equipped with the hard disk and VGA-card or a combination of these components.
BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM Setting up the device Set up the BEETLE /M-II system where it will not be exposed to extreme environmental conditions. Protect the device from vibrations, dust, moisture, heat and strong magnetic fields. The lateral ventilation slots of the BEETLE /M-II must remain unobstructed to ensure sufficient ventilation of the equipment.
BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM The BEETLE /M-II is designed for horizontal mounting. If you install the BEETLE /M-II in vertical position, you have attend to the following: n Three breakable bore holes are located at the underside, which allow the BEETLE /M-II to be suspended by means of the screws. BEETLE /M-II 80 mm 80 mm n The screws must not be stronger than 4.5 mm. n A surface made of nonflammable material (e.g. concrete or metal) must be located underneath the vertically mounted BEETLE /M-II.
CABLING OF THE BEETLE /M-II Cabling of the BEETLE /M-II Follow the steps below in the order given when installing devices: n Make sure that the power switch on the front of the housing is set to OFF, i.e. that it visibly protrudes. You may have to open the slide in order to do this. n If present, the cable cover must be removed. In order to loose the cable cover, push it out off the guides marked with arrows in the figure above.
SECURING THE DATA CABLE Securing the data cable Secure interface connectors with knurled screws manually. The interface connectors screws made of metal can be secured with a screwdriver. Screws made of plastic must be secured manually only. Mini-DIN plugs lock in when you insert them. Check the lock by slightly pulling the cable. Maybe you will have to lock the plug by slightly pushing the cable. RJ12 plugs lock in when you insert them.
MOUNTING THE CABLE COVER USB Plus Power connectors are locked upon insertion. TFT connectors are locked upon insertion. Replace the cable cover after the cables have been mounted (see next page). Mounting the cable cover The scope of supply of your BEETLE /M-II includes a cable cover. Before mounting the device, you should first remove the cable openings where necessary. This depends on the cables which you wish to lay. Tools are not required as the plastic parts can be removed by hand.
CONNECTING TO THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY In order to mount the cable cover, insert it in the guides marked with arrows in the figure. 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 /M-II POS system that have a separate power cable must be connected to the same electric circuit. n Ensure that the power switch on the POS terminal housing is switched off.
DISCONNECTING CABLES The power pack can be connected to all standard power supply networks. The unit adjusts automatically to the respective voltage. A fan provides the required ventilation. The maximum output of the power pack is 212 W. 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: n Turn off all power and equipment switches. n Remove the cable cover.
BASIC SETTINGS The powered USB connector is disengaged by pressing the spring that is marked by an arrow. On TFT (LCD) connectors, press the interlocks on the left and right side. Basic settings Ex works, the BEETLE /M-II is configured to your order. Your configuration must be subsequently adapted to support supplementary devices such as scanners. For more information, contact the Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH branch office responsible for your area.
CONNECTING PERIPHERALS 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 /M-II (F1 CPU), standard version, with the locations of the connecting sockets and connecting plugs.
CONNECTING PERIPHERALS In addition to the keyboard it is possible to connect a PS/2 mouse via y-adapter. When removing cables with locks, please grip the cable at the connector housing. Cash drawer The BEETLE /M-II has one RJ12 sockets 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, P24V +5% / -10%.
CONNECTING PERIPHERALS If COM2 is equipped with a connector, the interface does not carry a current. The COM1 or COM2 interface is without effect if a TFT adapter with touchscreen function is installed (adjustment is necessary in the BIOS setup). Customer display (COM2* or COM4*) With the BEETLE /M-II, and depending on how the system is configured, the customer display is connected to either the COM2* or COM4* serial interface. The interface connection is a 9-pin D-sub jack.
CONNECTING PERIPHERALS 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 Panellink-TFT to the BEETLE /M-II. Connect the 40-pin data cable of the LCD to the system. The signals 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).
CONNECTING PERIPHERALS Network The system can be connected to a network (LAN) from the POS terminal back panel. Only connect shielded LAN cables as these offer a better protection in case of interferences in a network. Modular printers Appropriate POS printers can be connected via the low-voltage jack 24V, max. 3A via non-UPS or 2A via UPS. A connecting cable with a HOSIDEN plug is required for this. Connect only cable to the 24V connector which are marked with DP-1 or DP-2.
CONNECTING PERIPHERALS Only connect devices equipped with a shielded cable to the USB-interface.
OVERVIEW BEETLE /M-II- the Components Overview The following figure shows the outside of the BEETLE /M-II.
OVERVIEW The figure below shows the inside of the BEETLE /M-II.
CD/DVD DRIVE (OPTIONAL) CD/DVD Drive (Optional) General The BEETLE /M-II can be equipped with a CD/DVD drive. The LED at the drive lights up whenever the system accesses the drive. Operating the Drive To start the drive, follow the procedure below: 28 n Start the BEETLE system. n Press the ejection button. n The drawer is ejected from the drive.
POWER PACK n Place the disc into the drawer with the disc label facing up. Then restore the drawer softly until it is locked in the drive. n Never bend a disc. n Never write on a disc with the a hard object, like a ball-point pen or pencil and never fix a label directly on the disc. n Do not expose discs to direct sunlight and avoid storing them in areas subject to high temperatures or humidity. n Never touch the surface of the disc. Always handle by their edges.
BATTERY (OPTIONAL) The power pack must be removed or replaced by authorized qualified personnel only. The power cord receptacle, the power output socket for the monitor and the ON/OFF switch are located on the back of the BEETLE /M-II. At the front side you will find the ON button which will turn on the powerpack (and the system) if the ON/OFF switch at the rear side is in the position ON. Pushing the ON button again will turn the powerpack off.
BATTERY (OPTIONAL) Mounting the Battery All rechargeable batteries have a limited life. The battery in this unit should be replaced at least every five years. First make sure the unit is switched off and the power supply cord has been unplugged. Remove the cable cover on the rear side of the housing. Unscrew both knurled-head screws on the rear and gently lift the housing cover. Pull the cover back and off the housing. For mounting the battery there are three slots at the rearside of the BEETLE /M-II.
BATTERY (OPTIONAL) Connect the cable of the battery. Connect the COM cable with COM interface of the battery to the COM interface of the BEETLE /M-II. COM Interface (Battery) COM Interface (BEETLE) Put the top cover tilted on the battery and press it downwards. Mount the housing cover and fix it with the knurled screws. Refit the cable cover.
UDISKONCHIP (OPTION) uDiskOnChip (Option) The uDiskOnChip™ (uDOC™) is a modular memory solution special fitted for embedded applications. The uDiskOnChip is currently integrated in a variety of embedded applications as embedded memory and boot solution. These include POS, Thin Clients, servers, printers and single-board computer (SBCs). uDiskOnChip uses the high-speed standard- USB interface and provides a printing rate of 20MB/sec resulting in fast OS boot and application loading rates.
UDISKONCHIP (OPTION) Swing the carrier of the DVD/CD out of the guide. The uDOC is located at the rear side of the carrier (see arrow). Remove the chip and plug a new uDOC into the connector. You hear a click when it is engaged.
UDISKONCHIP (OPTION) Then connect it to the motherboard. Always connect the uDOC to the internal USB6- interface (see arrow). The cable runs according to the illustration. Tilt both drive carriers to the bottom. Make sure that the drive carriers will not squash the cable. Close the cover and connect the main plugs. Now you can switch on the system.
REPLACING THE 3,5 HARD DISK (SATA) Replacing the 3,5 hard disk (SATA) Hard disks are very sensitive components. Even a slight impact or drop can damage them. Hard disks should, therefore, be handled with extreme care. Specifically, this means that the drive carrier on which the hard disk is mounted must carefully be swung open and closed. First ensure that the device is switched off and that the power connector is disconnected. Loosen the two screws at the rear side (see arrows).
REPLACING THE 3,5 HARD DISK (SATA) Now remove the screws marked in the illustration and detach the carrier. Attach the carrier on the new hard disk. Note the mounting position of the hard disk. Ensure that the settings of the new hard disk are correct. It may also be necessary to change settings in the BIOS (see the manual for the motherboard). Carefully place the carrier on the top surface. Make sure that the opening in the metal rail is corresponding to the clip of the disk carrier (see illustration).
SUBMODULES FOR THE CPU Configuration variants Submodules for the CPU Various controllers and adapters can be plugged in the CPU. The following is a brief description of the available options: CRT- or TFT-adapter Both adapters may be installed parallel. You can connect a CRT monitor or/and a TFT-LCD module with optional touch screen functionality.
INSTALLING THE SUBMODULES AND ADAPTERS Installing the submodules and adapters First ensure that the device is switched off. Remove the cable cover and disconnect the power connector or turn it into the position "0". Pull the power plug. Loosen the two screws at the rear side (see arrows). Lift the top cover at the back side and then shift it out of the front guide. Shift the side part upward. USB Hub +12V COM8* COM6* 0 COM5* After unscrewing the metal cover you can remove it from the rear side.
INSTALLING THE SUBMODULES AND ADAPTERS Then bring the submodule through the recess of the housing. Bring the socket through the recess of the housing. When attaching the submodule to the motherboard, bend the clamp (1) carefully to the front. Make sure that the connector is plugged correctly and the pin fitted to the hole (2). USB Hub +12V VGA/4 Display COM8* COM6* 0 COM5* Attach the submodul using the screws that you removed before.
PCI CARDS PCI Cards Most of all standard PCI cards can be used in the BEETLE /M-II. Installing an expansion card First ensure that the device is switched off. Remove the cable cover and disconnect the power connector or turn it into the position "0". Pull the power plug. Loosen the two screws at the rear side (see arrows). Lift the top cover at the back side and then shift it out of the front guide. Shift the side part upward.
INSTALLING AN EXPANSION CARD tappet of the clamp Pull the tappet of the clamp (see fig.) and remove the metal cover. After having pulled the carrier of the hard disk there is an easy access to the AT slots. Ensure that the card establishes contact with the terminal strip. Plug the power cord and if avaible plug the COM7 and COM8 data cables into the PCI/COM card. Secure the card by tightening it with the screw that you have removed before. Following this, mount the POS housing again.
INSTALLING AN EXPANSION CARD Expansion cards with electrostatically sensitive devices (ESD) can be marked with this sticker. When you handle boards fitted with ESDs (electronical components), you must observe the following aspects under all circumstances: n You must always discharge yourself (e. g. by touching a grounded object) before working with boards containing ESDs. n The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.
STARTING UP THE SYSTEM Starting up the system After installing the BEETLE /M-II, 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.
STARTING UP THE SYSTEM n Hard disk in drive C: n DVD-ROM n LAN module with BOOTPROM n USB drive Please mind that the storage medium must be system-boot-capable. If the POS system does not find a DVD-ROM, it automatically continues the loading process from drive C. 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 /M-II is ready for operation.
TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE BEETLE /M-II Appendix Technical data for the BEETLE /M-II Dimensions Width Depth (w/o slider) (with slider) (incl. slider and cable cover) Height 46 288 mm 11.34" 269 mm 287 mm 10.59" 11.30" 366 mm 150 mm 14.41" 5.91" Weight approx. 7 kg Climatic category Class 3K3 Class 2K2 Class 1K2 DIN IEC 721-3-3 DIN IEC 721-3-2 DIN IEC 721-3-1 Temperature: Operating (3K3) Transport (2K2) Storage (1K2) +5°C bis +40°C -25°C bis +60°C +5°C bis +40°C Max.
INTERFACES Interfaces COM COM 1 (w/o power supply), COM2*- 4* (power supplied) expandable with COM5*-8* (power supplied) + 12V/900mA (max. sum), 600 mA max. pro COM + 5V/500 mA (max. in sum), 300mA max. pro COM USB (Universal Serial Bus) max. 8 USB (2.0 or 1.1) with USB Hub with COM Modul USB (Universal Serial Bus) max. 11 USB (2.0 or 1.
CONNECTIONS Connections Standard This is the standard version w/o other options.
CONNECTIONS Expanded by power supplied USBs (2x12V and 1x24V) 0 1 100-120 V / 2 A max 200-240 V / 1 A max DC24V CASHDR B A MIC KYBD COM1 COM2* +12V +24V USB LAN SPK Expanded by power supplied USBs (2x12V and 1x24V) and USB Hub (4 power supplied USB 12V) USB Hub 0 +12V 1 100-120 V / 2 A max 200-240 V / 1 A max DC24V CASHDR B A MIC KYBD COM1 COM2* USB +12V +24V LAN SPK 49
CONNECTIONS Expanded by USB Hub (4 power supplied USB 12V) USB Hub 0 +12V 1 100-120 V / 2 A max 200-240 V / 1 A max DC24V CASHDR B A MIC KYBD COM1 COM2* COM3* USB COM4* LAN SPK Expanded by power supplied USBs (2x12V and 1x24V), USB Hub (4 power supplied USB 12V) and COM5* up to COM8* USB Hub +12V COM8* COM6* COM5* COM7* 0 1 100-120 V / 2 A max 200-240 V / 1 A max DC24V CASHDR B A MIC 50 KYBD COM1 COM2* USB +12V +24V LAN SPK
CONNECTIONS Expanded by power supplied USBs (2x12V and 1x24V), USB Hub (4 power supplied USB 12V), COM5* up to COM8* and Scale controller USB Hub +12V Scale I/F Scale COM VGA/4 Display COM8* COM6* 0 COM5* COM7* 1 100-120 V / 2 A max 200-240 V / 1 A max DC24V CASHDR B A MIC KYBD COM1 COM2* +12V +24V USB LAN SPK Total Current Consumption of Interfaces The total current consumption at 5V interfaces must not exceed 5A. each COM* each USB each USB (HUB) TFT/LCD-Display Max.
WALL MOUNTING Wall Mounting 189 4 9 ,6 203,7 2 1 ,5 72,3 Dimensions in mm 52
GLOSSARY Glossary Bit 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 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.
GLOSSARY Express - the transfer rates are increased by switched point-to-point connections. A switch connects two PCIe components at a time with full bandwidth and speed. 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.
ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviations BIOS BPP COM CPU CRT cUL DIMM EPROM GS HDD ISO JEIDA LAN LED PCI PCIe PnP RAM ROM SATA SVGA TFT UL USB Basic Input Output System Bits per Inch Communication Port Central Processing Unit Cathode Ray Tube canada Underwriters Laboratories Dual Inline Memory Module Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory “Geprüfte Sicherheit” (Tested Safety) Hard Disk Drive International Standardization Organization Japan Electronic Industry Development Association Local Area Network Light Emitting
