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SNIkey TFT /A
12.1" Display
User Manual
SNIkey TFT /A
12.1" Display
User Manual
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Installation ................................................................................................31
Installing the Controller in the BEETLE /L .................................................31
Connecting the Speaker Cable ...............................................................32
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /L....................................33
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /20...................................35
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE /XL ..................................35
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the PC..................................................36
Connecting the SNIkey TFT /A to the BEETLE/M.....................................36
The Jumper layout of the Media GXm board (C2 CPU) .........................37
SNIkey touch function (COM2 disable))..................................................38
COM2 function (touch disable)................................................................38
Connecting the cable...............................................................................39
Installing a TFT adapter.............................................................................40
Connecting a Second Keyboard................................................................41
Releasing the Cable Connection ..............................................................43
Software Installation................................................................................44
Software Interfaces..................................................................................45
Keyboard Codes (Standard) ...................................................................45
Softkey Codes (Standard) .......................................................................46
Touch Screen ............................................................................................47
TFT LCD Flat Screen.................................................................................47
Appendix .................................................................................................. 67
Programming the SNIkey Keyboard and Softkeys ................................... 67
Files on the Diskette ............................................................................... 67
Mode.......................................................................................................... 68
Main functions ........................................................................................... 69
Keyboard Connection ............................................................................... 70
Help ........................................................................................................... 70
Creating Tables ......................................................................................... 70
Sending and Receiving Tables ................................................................ 72
Useful Hints ............................................................................................... 73
Jumper Layout D2 CPU ............................................................................ 74
Jumper setting for jumper PT: Connecting a 12.1" Monitor ................... 75
Jumper Layout D1 CPU ............................................................................ 76
COM2 with Celeron Board (D1 CPU) .....................................................77
LCD Paneltype Settings for SNIkey 12.1"...............................................77
Abbreviations ..........................................................................................78
Introduction
n keyboard,
n softkeys and
The SNIkey TFT /A is equipped with the PanelLinkTM technology with the
new highlights: cable distance support up to 2m, flexible All-in-One cable
for Touch Screen, loudspeaker and supply voltage. SNIkey TFT /A can be
applied in all trade market segments like specialist retailers, department
stores, self-service stores, petrol stations or in restaurants. There is in-
deed a great deal of scope for implementing SNIkey TFT/A. Introduction
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Introduction
n an ordering terminal
n an information terminal
n a lottery terminal
n a point-of-sale terminal
n a training terminal
n a self-scanning terminal
n a multifunctional point-of-services.
n more brightness
n up to 65536 colours
SNIkey TFT /A has its own beeper. Because it is positioned close to the
user and is fitted with an adjustment of volume, the audibility of the system
can be guaranteed, even when there is background noise.
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Introduction
The keyboard on the right next to the screen has a total of 32 keys, inclu-
ding the numeric key block and 20 keys that can be used as required, and
is fitted with a central lock. However, you can also connect any POS
keyboard in the BEETLE family additional or any other standard PC key-
board.
The modular concept of the SNIkey TFT /A enables you to set up the sy-
stem and combine the features to suit your individual needs - i.e. where
you are using SNIkey and for what kind of application. SNIkey TFT /A can
be installed directly on the cashier’s desk or fastened to a tubular stand.
Furthermore, it can also be set up on the central unit of a modular
BEETLE system.
■ modular design
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Introduction
Delivery Unit
The standard version delivery unit comprises the following:
■ data cables
separately delivered:
■ footed stand,
■ softkeys,
■ keyboard, central lock, set of keys, key removing device and key-
board labels
Overview
The screen module forms the basis of the SNIkey TFT /A, and can be run
with the following operating elements, depending on the application in que-
stion
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Introduction
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4 5 6
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Screen module
SNIkey TFT /A 12.1" with touch screen
Softkeys (not shown)
Keyboard module
Swipe card reader
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SNIkey TFT /A Components
Screen Module
The screen module represents the main unit of the SNIkey TFT /A. It com-
prises a LCD colour screen with or without touch screen. Speakers, a
SNIkey interface and inverter that takes care of the power supply for back-
lighting the screen are also integrated into the monitor.Screen Modul
Under the cover on the back of the SNIkey TFT /A is situated the volume
adjustment.
You open the cover by
pushing the catch until it
is unlatched. Push the
cover to the bottom.
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Screen Modul
The TFT LCD flat screen is a 12.1" screen (SVGA mode) which is absolu-
tely flickerfree and free of radiation and has only a low heat emission. It is
designed for a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA Mode).
Warning!
If the display element is damaged and the liquid crystal
solution leaks out onto your hands or clothing, please wash
your hands or clothing immediately under running water for
at least 15 minutes, using soap or alcohol.
If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, please
consult a doctor immediately.
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Screen Modul
General
Conductive Coating
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Screen Modul
When using the SNIkey TFT /A together with the BEETLE-CPU Pentium,
errors may occur when making touch screen inputs in sleep mode. The
TFT LCD flat screen cannot be read when “sleeping”. Touch screen inputs
are processed further by the system, without the system “waking-up”.
How to Operate
The touch screen responds to the slightest contact, therefore you do not
have to apply much pressure when working with the screen. This does not
only save time, but is also kind to your joints!
Touching the touch glass has the same effect as clicking the left mouse
button. You only need apply a little pressure with the fingertip. In this capa-
citive process only fingertip contact is recognized. The screen does not re-
act in any way if touched, for example, with a pencil or a glove. Please
refer to chapter Touch Screen Control Panel in the user manual Touch
Screen Software for more details on how to use the touch screen.
Cleaning Instructions
The glass surface of your touch screen should be cleaned with a mild,
commercially available glass cleaning product. All ph neutral materials (pH
6 to 8) are good for cleaning. Some basic cleaners have measured ph va-
lues of 9 to 10. They leave a chemical residue on the touchscreen so they
are not recommended.
Cleaning with water and isopropyl alcohol is as well possible. Do not use
solvents containing acetic acid. Use a soft cloth to clean the surface.
Dampen the cloth slightly and then clean the screen.
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Keyboard
Keyboard
Keyboard
Key Field
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2
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
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Keyboard
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Keyboard
Below, you will find instructions on how to insert the key labels:
Attention!
Insert the key cover with the mat side
upwards until it clicks into place in
Key cap
the key cap.
Cleaning Instructions
The keyboard should be cleaned with a germicide from time to time. Befo-
re cleaning in between the keys on the keyboard with a brush, loosen and
remove the key caps using the key removing device. Do not allow dust to
get in through the open keyboard mechanics.
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Swipe Card Reader
Key switch
The key switch has only one locking device, i.e. there is only one set of
the keys described above for each of the switch positions - one key per
position.
The swipe card reader, that is available as an option, can read three ISO
tracks simultaneously in a single swipe.
The MSR module is fitted on the right-hand side of the keyboard module
or screen module. The connection is made via an MF2 interface.
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Swipe Card Reader
How to Operate
Run the swipe card through the slit of the swipe card reader from top to
bottom in a quick and steady movement. Make sure that the magnetic
strip is to the right.
■ swipe cards should never be allowed to come into contact with liquids.
■ swipe cards should not be allowed to come into close contact with a
magnetic field.
Cleaning Instructions
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Softkeys
Softkeys
Softkeys
Cleaning Instructions
From time to time you should clean the softkeys with a disinfectant. The
space between keys should be cleaned by using a small, soft brush.
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LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI
Valid from the C2 CPU you only need a TFT adapter (see page 25) for the
LCD display and the (optional) touch function with BEETLE systems.
When operating with other systems the LCD display will need:
The Controller and COM board need one slot with PCI and ISA interface.
Thus, a TFT controller can be connected with every BEETLE system . It is
also possible to connect the SNIkey TFT /A to a PC.
■ a 40-pin MDR connector with integrated COM5 output for the LCD dis-
play, touch function and loudspeaker
The control data and data lines for the TFT LCD display are transmitted to
the 40-pin MDR connector via hardware drivers and filters. The cable,
which is linked up to the screen module, is connected to this MDR connec-
tor. The all-in-one cable length is up to 2 m. The COM5 interface signals
(for the Touch Screen) and the loudspeaker signal are also on this connec-
tor. A loudspeaker cable connects the beeper of the CPU to the loudspea-
ker connector of the controller. Please refer to the chapter “Installation” for
further information.
The screen panel next to the MDR connector has a 9-pin DSUB socket
connector, to which the COM6 interface is connected. This is the interface
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LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI
with the power supply. This socket is always installed, but it will only work
with the Touch Screen version.
6 9 2 40
1 5 1
For a resolution of 800 x 600 pixel all three jumpers B1, B2,
B3 on the Controller must be set.
COM5/
COM6
1
4
Speaker
Connector
Jumper
B3
B2
B1
BIOS
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COM Board
COM Board
COM Board
The connectors of the COM5 and COM6 interfaces are on the panel of the
TFT Controller. The COM5 interface is a reduced COM interface for touch
screen channel (RxD, TxD signal only). The touch screen is connected via
this interface. The COM interfaces (COM7 and 8) are linked to the housing
of the BEETLE /XL via a plug connector. The COM7 and COM8 interfaces
are also operated as power-supplied interfaces.
The four COM interfaces of the TFT Controller have the following I/O-ad-
dresses. Please refer to the table for the jumper settings.
Default-Setting
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COM Board
The interrupts IRQ9 and IRQ10 are added for PC application only. For a
correct reproduction of the interrupt signals it is necessary that the jumper
IR9 to IR15 are not activated. To activate the interrupt request signal the
corresponding jumper must be closed.
IRQ12 I1 - - - I6 IR12
For the default setting the jumper I1, I2, I8, IR11, IR12 and IR15 are active
(closed).
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COM Board
IO 1 IO 3 I8 I 1 I 16 I9
Interrupt Request
IR 9 IR11 IR15
IR10 IR12
COM 5 /
COM 6
21
COM7
2 1
COM8
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COM Board
For other systems no hint can be given for a conflict that is likely to occur.
So you will have to check your specific configuration.
BEETLE systems factory settings provide to use shared IRQ10 for COM3
and COM4, but COM4 can be configured by jumpers on the motherboard
to use IRQ11 instead.
Some of the newer PCs use IRQ11 for USB (Universal Serial Bus).
Some systems allow to disable the mouse port in the BIOS Setup.
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COM Board
The AT COM Board manual numbers the COM ports from 5 to 8. The ori-
gin of this numbering is from the BEETLE, which has COM1 to COM4 on
the motherboard. It is recommended for consistency, that you use this
numbering as well, regardless whether you have e.g. a BEETLE (with
COM ports 1,...,4) or a PC (with e.g. only COM1 and 2).
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COM Board
1. run the Add New Hardware wizard to configure new COM ports, so ad-
ding possibly COM3, COM4, if not already present and COM5, COM6 and
(if you have) COM7 and COM8
2. delete COM ports, that are physically not available (i.e. served as a
placeholder)
■ assure that you have permission to change the Registry, which may-
be only an Administrator is allowed to do
■ in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\
Serial set the value of the variable ‘PermitShare’ to 1
■ take care to do this correctly, since the documentation says that bad
Re-gistry entries may have the result that Windows NT cannot come
up; a good idea could be to backup the Registry before. Since the
‘PermitShare’ variable has global effect on all COM ports, you are
responsible to ensure that sharing of interrupts can be performed on
all COM ports installed. In a PC configuration with COM1 and COM2
integrated in the motherboard chipset using IRQ4 and IRQ3 rsp., you
could e. g. have the idea to install another ISA multiport card with two
ports COM3 and COM4 and wish to run them with IRQ4 and IRQ3
too. This will be impossible because of hardware reasons! The prob-
lem is, that in such a case on the AT bus two different hardware in-
stances would be fighting for the same IRQ!
Refer to the technical information for your system for the details you need.
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COM Board
If you configured COM ports to share a common interrupt and ‘Permit Sha-
re’ is not set to 1, you could use all COM ports but only one at a time.
like (only one at a time)
n open COM n
n use COMn
n close COM n
n use COMn+1
but not
n open COM n
n use COMn
n use COMn+1
n close COM n
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TFT Adapter
However, in addition to avoid port address conflicts, you must ensure that
two different pieces of hardware on the AT bus are not “fighting” for the
same IRQ!
The TFT adapter has the option to connect a 40-pin MDR connector for
the touch screen and the LCD.
2 40
1
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Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A
into Place
The SNIkey TFT /A can be installed either with or without attached opera-
ting elements, as a table top terminal or on a tubular stand.Securing into Place
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Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A Tubular Stand Version
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Adjustable Screen Angle Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A
The SNIkey TFT /A is fitted with a joint on the rear. You can optimize the
angle of the screen depending on the viewing and lighting conditions.
loose tight
Use a screwdriver to
set the twisting force
of the SNIkey TFT /A
on the adjusting nut.
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Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A Inserting the Cable
PULL
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Ergonomic Terminal Workplace Installing and Securing the SNIkey TFT /A
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Installation
If a VGA sandwich
module or a VGA con-
troller is installed, re-
move this board. Note
the measures of elec-
trostatically endange-
red components.
Note!
Remove the VGA sandwich module or if
necessary the VGA controller!
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Connecting the Speaker Cable Installation
Metal tracks
Speaker connector
In order to be able to install the TFT controller, you must first remove the
metal panel that covers the free slots by loosening the screw.
Set the jumper for the I/O addresses and the interrupt requests on the
COM board. It is strictly necessary to avoid conflicts, so please inform
yourself of already existing settings.
Plug the SNIkey TFT COM board into the corresponding AT terminal and
plug the TFT controller into the PCI terminal. Connect the COM/5 and
COM/6 interfaces of the COM board with the TFT controller.
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Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L
BEETLE CPU
The following SNIkey TFT cables are to be connected to the BEETLE /L:
The sockets for the external peripheral equipment are located on the
terminal panel of the BEETLE /L.
Please refer to the diagram below for the arrangement of the connections
on the central unit:
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Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L Installation
TFT controller
COM6
LAN
Connect the 40-pin data cable of the SNIkey TFT /A to the TFT controller.
Connect the SNIkey TFT keyboard cable to the KYBD terminal. You can
only connect one keyboard cable to the BEETLE /L at one time - either
that of the SNIkey TFT /A or that of one of the free-standing keyboard
(e.g. PC Keyboard, TA58, TA61).
Under the small cover
on the back of the SNI-
key TFT is the socket
for the SNIkey cable.
You open the cover by
pushing the catch until
it is unlatched. Push
the cover to the
bottom.
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Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE /L
COM6
COM8
COM7
AT-SLOT
Unterdose Netzspannung
LAN LPT1
DC24
COM6
COM8
COM7
LAN
DC24 LPT1
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Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the PC Installation
First ensure that the controller is switched off and the mains supply
plug has been pulled out. Then loosen the housing of the PC and
unscrew the panel. Take care in doing so that you do not tilt or jam the
housing in any way. For the connection to a PC please refer to the docu-
mentation delivered with your PC.
Plug the SNIkey TFT COM board into the corresponding AT terminal and
plug the TFT controller into the PCI terminal. Connect the COM5 and
COM6 interfaces of the COM board with the TFT controller.
The interrupts IRQ9 and IRQ10 are added for PC application only. Before
installing several devices you should run a test on a PC.
Before installing the SNIkey with use of the touch screen function please
note the following aspects:
■ The touch function has to be activated via a jumper (see also jumper
settings).
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Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M
KYBD
COM4
Super I/O
NV-RAM NV
COM3
PCI / ISA
Interrupt Frequency
USB
- +
Battery
S3
SNIkey
COM2
(S1, S2)
COM1
Media GXm
Loudspeaker (4pin)
SDRAM-DIMMs
The jumper settings of the S1, S2 and S3 slots are decisive for the touch
function.
For the jumper settings of the D1 and the D2 board please refer to the
appendix (page 74 ff).
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Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M Installation
SNIkey
S2 S1
S3
SNIkey
default setting
S2 S1
S3
After having set the necessary settings on S1, S2 and S3 in the case of
using the touch function, continue according the following instructions.
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Installation Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M
The data cable is to be connected with the 40-pin connector of the TFT
adapter. Take care that the thickening of the cable (Ferrit) is positioned on
the side of the TFT adapter.
Battery
COM7
COM8
ON
TFT-Adapter
Back of BEETLE /M system
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Connecting the SNIkey TFT to the BEETLE/M Installation
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Installation Connecting a Second Keyboard
Make sure that the power is switched off, that the SNIkey
cable is not connected while you open the housing.
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2
3
4
7 8 9
Lift the screen module
1
4 5
2
6
3
 . Put it to one side.
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Connecting a Second Keyboard Installation
Open the cable cover (see page 29 ), and insert the cable of the second
keyboard.
T
0
1
Push this through the
2
opening on the back of
Ã
3
4
the monitor .
C
On the keyboard sup-
7 8 9 port there is a board
4 5 6
with two connections.
➃ 2 3
If there is a softkey module installed right beside the screen module then
you push the cable through the module and fasten it as described above.
Å
Put the monitor and keyboard modules back into position.
Example: The key with the code F1 of SNIkey is used by the application
for the fundtion “Employees sign-on/cashier login”. The second connected
keyboard will then use the same function with the F1-key.
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Installation Releasing the Cable Connection
■ Remove all mains cables from the shockproof sockets installed in the
building.
■ Remove all data transfer cables from the data network connector
devices.
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Software Installation
The software installation refers to the installation of corresponding display
drivers; the installation of the touch screen comprises the allocation of re-
sources for the COM interfaces, too. For this, corresponding diskettes are
delivered with the system.
The installation of display drivers is normally done after a VGA card is re-
placed with the TFT controller. As these normally need different drivers, it
is highly recommended to set the standard VGA mode (resolution 640 x
480 pixel, 16 colours) before installing the controller.
At any rate you should check, whether the file CONFIG.SYS contains an
entry for a store manager (like e.g. EMM386.EXE). This entry must take
into account the necessary cluster of 40 KB for the “D1" Motherboard (seg-
ment address C000-C9FF) for the BIOS of the TFT controller, resp. 48 KB
(segment address C000-CBFF) for the ”D2" Motherboard.
During the installation there may be conflicts concerning the I/O addresses
and the interrupts. So inform yourself of the resources already allocated
and read the instructions in the files, e.g. readme file, of the installation dis-
kettes very carefully. Then you can allocate the resources and set the cor-
responding jumper configuration on the COM board. The SNIkey is
supported by the operating systems MS DOS; Windows 98, Windows
2000, Windows Me and Windows NT. The hardware interfaces and the
firm-ware interfaces of the display are open, so that it is possible to deve-
lop drivers, e.g. for other operating systems.
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Software Interfaces
(PgUp)
(F4) (PgDn) (n)
C
3E E0,51 31
E0,49
3E 00 51 E0 31 6E
49 E0
(F5) 7 8 9
3F 47 48 49
3F 00 47 37 48 38 49 39
(F6) 4 5 6
40 4B 4C 4D
40 00 4B 34 4C 35 4D 36
(F7) 1 2 3
41 4F 50 51
41 00 4F 31 50 32 51 33
fixed key legend
(F8) 0 . (CR)
42 52 53 1C free key legend but fix effect
of key
42 00 52 30 53 2E 1C 0D
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Softkey Codes Software Interfaces
(Shift F1)
2A 3B Scan Code of the 8042 keyboard controller
54 00
(Shift F2)
2A 3C
55 00
(Shift F3)
2A 3D
56 00
(Shift F4)
2A 3E
57 00
(Shift F5)
2A 3F
58 00
(Shift F6)
2A 40
59 00
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Software Interfaces Touch Screen
Touch Screen
Touch Screen
Touching the screen corresponds to pressing the left mouse key. The
touch screen programming interface is identical to that of the mouse inter-
face. Under MS DOS the driver provides by the interrupt INT33H the corre-
sponding mouse coordinates in a 640 x 200 coordinate system.
The resolution of the TFT LCD flat screen is 800 x 600 Pixel (SVGA
Software Interfaces mode).
Touch Screen
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Automated Logic Diagram (ALD) and Pin
Assignments
Bildschirmm
TFT-Display
31
Touch Screen (Option)
Volume-
Adjustment 9 8 16
2
4(7) Touch Screen Controller (Option) Keyboard Controller
Loudspeaker 12
1
BEETLE-CPU Pentium
KYBD CASHDR COM4 COM3 COM2 COM1 LAN Piggy Back (Option)
* The interfaces COM 7 and COM 8 are available with BEETLE /20 and /XL
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Automated Logic Diagram Keyboard Controller with Switch
Interface
Automated Logic Diagram
The LCD interface is connected to the TFT controller via a 40-pin cable.
The inverter, LCD display, touch screen controller and beeper are connec-
ted to this interface in the SNIkey TFT screen module.
High Voltage!
Before opening the device, make sure, that the device is
disconnected from the main power supply.
The keyboard controller with switch is connected to the BEETLE via the
MF2 interface. A key field with 32 keys, a key switch and a swipe card rea-
der can be connected to the controller. The controller is supplied with the
P5V voltage from the system via the MF2 cable.
You should use the key switch with the SNIkey TFT /A system. If there is
no lock, you can use the key switch in combination with the keyboards
TA58, TA61, TA64, TA85.
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Keyboard Controller with Switch Automated Logic Diagram
keyfield connector
softkey connector
socket/ 2. keyboard
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Pin Assignments Controller
Pin Assignments
Pin Assignments Controller
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Controller Pin Assignments
PIN # signal
1 +12V
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 +5V
PIN # signal
1 n.c.
2 n.c.
3 n.c.
4 HUIN
These plug connectors are available for the BEETLE /XL and the BEETLE
/20. Each connector is plugged into a 2x7 PIN connector, to which either a
9-pin DSUB socket (COM interface with power supply) or a 9-pin DSUB
pin terminal (COM interface without power supply) are connected. The
DSUB connector housings are screwed onto the BEETLE /XL housing.
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Pin Assignments Controller
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Controller Pin Assignments
PIN # signal
1 DT Data
2 n.c.
3 GND
4 +5V
5 CL Clock
6 n.c.
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Technical Data
The following operating conditions are valid for a SNIkey TFT /A that is fit-
ted with all the available modules (LCD flat screen with touch screen, swi-
pe card reader and keyboard):
Operating
+5° C - + 40° C
temperature
5% - 85%
Humidity Absolute humidity 1g/m³ - 25g/m³
Condensation is not permitted
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LCD Screen Technical Data
Horizontal (KHz) 29
Frequencies
Vertical (Hz) 47
Horizontal 800 pixel (SVGA)
Solutions Vertical 600 lines (SVGA)
Colour RGB 16, 256, 64k
Reading Angle
right/left +/- 35°
top/bottom +/- 20 °
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Technical Data SNIkey TFT /A
SNIkey TFT /A
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Keyboard Technical Data
Keyboard
Cable length 2m
Height 220 mm
Width 104 mm
Depth 50 mm
MSR Module
Number of tracks up to 3
Height 220 mm
Width 36.5 mm
Depth 50 mm
Weight 0.3 kg
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Technical Data Current Consumption
Softkeys
Number of keys 8
Height 250 mm
Width 36.5 mm
Depth 55.2 mm
Current Consumption
Current Consumption
TFT Controller-A
370 mA + 5V
50 mA +12V
50 mA -12V
Screen Module
60 mA + 5V
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LCD Controller-A TFT/PCI Technical Data
Power Consumption
Mode SVGA
Screen memory
Textmode B800H- BFFFH
Pagemode A000H- AFFFH
Linearmode according PCI
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Technical Data COM-Board
COM Board
COM-Board Controller
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Manufacturer’s Declaration and Approval
General Authorization
This device fulfills the requirements of the EEC standard
89/336/EWG “Electromagnetic Compatibility”. Therefore,
you will find the CE mark on the device or packaging.
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 interfe-
rence 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.
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Manufacturer’s Certificate and Notes User Information
Tested Safety
The SNIkey TFT /A has been awar-
ded the GS symbol for “Geprüfte Si-
geprüfte
Sicherheit
cherheit” (tested safety). The device
fulfills the requirements for ergonomy
according to ZH1/618:1980-10.
User Information
Wincor Nixdorf GmbH (WN) does not accept responsibility for radio and
TV interference and faults that are caused by unauthorized changes that
have been made to the devices. Furthermore, cables or other devices that
have not been approved by WN may not be connected to the device. The
user is responsible for any faults and interference that are caused as a re-
sult.
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Safety Instructions Manufacturer’s Certificate and Notes
Safety Instructions
This device conforms to the corresponding safety regulations for informati-
on technology devices, including electronic office machines for use in the
office environment.
■ Lay all cables and supply lines so that nobody can tread on them or
trip over them.
■ Protect the device from vibrations, dust, moisture and heat, and only
transport the device in its original packaging (to protect it against im-
pact and blows).
■ If the LCD display element is broken and the liquid crystal solution
leaks out of the display and onto your hands, clothing etc, wash your
hands or clothing immediately with soap or alcohol, holding them
under running water for at least 15 minutes.
If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, please consult a
doctor immediately.
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Manufacturer’s Certificate and Notes Instructions for Maintenance
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
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.
Recycling
Environmental protection does not begin when the time has come to dispo-
se of the SNIkey; it begins with the manufacturer. This product was de-
signed according to our internal norm “Environmental conscious product
design and development”.
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The SNIkey is manufactured without the use of CFCs und 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 und 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.
Currently at present, there are still some parts that are not reusable.
Wincor Nixdorf guarantees the environmentally safe disposal of these
parts in a Recycling Center, which is certified pursuant to ISO 9001.
So do not simply throw your SNIkey on the scrap heap when it has served
its time, but take advantage of the environmentally smart up-to-date
recycling methods!
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Appendix
■ You can design the keyboard layout according to your needs by - for
example - moving the numeric block to any place on the keyboard,
■ define several levels for the keycodes, thus using the same key as a
functional key on one level and for text input on another level,
■ port your existing software application with less effort, as you can
keep up the key codes.
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Programming the Keyboard
Mode
Programming the Keyboard
“Windows” rsp. for the components key lock, magnetic stripe reader,
“DOS-Modus”
The DOS Mode is primarily used by RDI, the Windows Mode is used by
the OPOS components. A description of this protocol can be sent to you
by Wincor Nixdorf on request. When developing new software you should
generally use the Windows Mode.
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Programming the Keyboard
Main functions
The dialogue utility KBUTI.EXE serves to:
■ programming the codes for the keys and the components key lock,
magnetic stripe readersend a keyboard table to the keyboard
■ reset a keyboard into its default state, i.e. Windows Mode and default
codes for the keys
■ SENDKBT.EXE
■ RCVKBT.EXE
■ KB2DEF.EXE
■ KBCHKDEF.EXE
Files containing keyboard tables for the matrix keyboard have by conventi-
on the extension .KBT.
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Programming the Keyboard
Keyboard Connection
To program a matrix keyboard connect it directly to the BEETLE system
(or a PC with Mini-DIN connector). This interface is named the primary
keyboard interface. A standard PC keyboard or TA57, TA58, TA59 then is
connected to the secondary keyboard interface of the matrix keyboard. So
the keyboard has a keyboard wedge, whose inputs are not equivalent.
Commands from the system are sent to the primary interface and may
then be transferred to the secondary interface. A reaction of the system to
a key stroke is transmitted to the keyboard, which key has been pressed
or released.
Help
The dialogue utility KBUTI.EXE has a context sensitive help, which is acti-
vated as usual with the F1 key.
Creating Tables
Tables can be created with the utility KBUTI.EXE
■ under DOS
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Programming the Keyboard
You can define simple codes, codes in Shift state, key combinations
strings built from that like e.g.:
■ a
■ A
■ *
■ 00
■ {Ctrl+F5}
■ {Shift+F8}
■ {Alt+F1}
■ {Alt+#123}
■ {Ctrl+f}{Alt+#240}
For a number of codes symbolic names are available, like F1, .., F12,
Shift, Ctrl, Alt, AltGr, Enter, Return, Left, PgUp etc.
Specification of codes not only may be done in symbolic form like above,
but also as hexadecimal 8042 scan codes. This, however, is only in a few
cases required and will make sense!
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Programming the Keyboard
For the codes of the key lock and the data of the various tracks of the
swipe card reader and insertion rsp. removal of a waiter key, header and
trailer codes can be programmed. This allows the application to distin-
guish those from normal key strokes.
The codes assigned can be viewed key by key (also with Autoincrement)
with the help of KBUTI.EXE. They also can be shown in a more compact
form on the screen or for documentation purposes can be written into a file
with extension .TXT or directly be sent to a printer (LPT1).
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Programming the Keyboard
Useful Hints
Programming keyboards by tables allows a very flexible keyboard layout.
However, one should have some thought about the task of a technician in
the field! From logistics point of view it should be ensured that:
■ SENDKBT.EXE
■ RCVKBT.EXE
■ KB2DEF.EXE
■ KBCHKDEF.EXE
are provided especially for this situation to allow support of the techni-
cians. However, the programs alone are not helpful for a technician!
Take care, that there must not be any keyboard activity when they are
executed! This has to be strongly observed, if such a utility is run automat-
ically at start of the system! This at least requires proper error handling
rsp. retries in the execution of .BAT files.
Double, Triple, and Quad keys only have a cylindric part responsible for
generating the respective code. So it is useful to assign the code to all
possible positions covered by a key!
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Jumper
MIC PROG
KB/MS/INT
Quarz
NVRAM
1
XILINX
KYB/ CS4299
MSE
MEMC
BIOS
PWON
COM1 FWH
SuperI/O
SuperI/O
IT8712F
IT8712F
FD
FD/F
COM2*
PCI/ISA
1
USB1/
USB2 LPT
- +
POW2
POW1
PT
PUSB PCI-ONBOARD
IDE2
ICH2
I2C
VGA/CRT
WOLN
COM3*/4*
CELERON
IDE1
GMCH
or
LAN
PENTIUM III
LED
SP
DIMM0
L12V
DIMM1
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Jumper
PT
All other settings are done with the BIOS Setup program.
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Jumper
NVR
MIC PS2/Mouse
32KB or
512KB
128KB
BIOS XILINX
KYB/E 49F002T
NV-RAM
MEMC
PROG
PWON
COM4*
SuperI/O
PC97317
AD1816AJS
FD
FD/F
COM3*
I2C
PCI/ISA
16
USB LPT IRQ I PT
1 - y +
POW2
POW1
PCI-ONBOARD
IDE2
COM2*/I
COM2*
S1 S2
VGA/CRT
WOLN
COM1
CELERON
IDE1
82443BX
69000
LED
SP
AUDIO CD-AUDIO
VGA/TFT
OUT
L12V L5V
DIMM0
DIMM1
LM80 Max1617
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Jumper
S1 S2
S1 S2
If the BEETLE is delivered with TFT adapter with touch function, the jum-
per is already set ex works.
1
I I I P P P P
1 2 3 T T T T
4 3 2 1
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Jumper
Abbreviations
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