1. INTRODUCTION
The VSI-Pro Max is the latest in the evolution of the popular VSI line of POS / Cash Register Interfaces from AVE. The VSI-Pro Max, now with larger memory space can hold ALL the AVE Interfaces in one unit with full remote PC or DVR programming for selection and setups and onsite firmware updating. New video processing circuitry allows use with new WDR cameras and low video of commonly used UTP adapters. Built in RS-232, RS-485, Passive and the new Opto-Isolated selection, gives complete isolation from the POS/Cash Register from the video system. Internal 40 Mhz operation allows for combining the Networking functions of the Hydra, Regcom, Networker or Vnetworker within one convenient unit with looping RJ45s for a seem-less solution for multiple till configurations.
The VSI-Pro Max allows characters to be inserted into any video source via an RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 link. This allows cash registers, computers, scales, pole displays, printers or any RS-232 / RS-485 / RS-422 commu- nicating device to display alpha-numerics in the video picture of any CCTV system. Simple front panel push-buttons allow the user to simply program all functions and features of the VSI-Pro Max. This includes characters position, gray scale and a wide variety text processing function including exceptions and alarming features.
Whether used with a cash register providing real time data on an RS-232 port or tapping off a serial printer or pole display, the VSI-Pro Max is a valuable tool in loss prevention. When used in conjunction with AVE’s extensive line of adapters this device can connect to any POS (Point of Sale) / ECR (Electronic Cash Register) or peripheral on the market today. Now available the TCPIP232 Adapter for interfacing to Ethernet LAN networks to capture common printer data or monitor any single register transactions.
The VSI-Pro Max can be used to trigger switchers, time lapse VCRs, DVRs, remote transmission devices or other alarming devices via the 2 hardwired open collector alarm outputs.
The VSI-Pro Max also has an additional RS-232/RS-485 output that can send the formated ASCII text to a DVR which can store the data as an electronic file in addition to inserted in the actual video image. This additional RS-485 port supports full networking of up to 16 VSI-Pro Max without any external devices.
The Exception Processor of the VSI-Pro Max provides the intelligence to bring questionable or exceptional transactions to view for the user. This allows the user to quickly and easily review employee transactions to identify fraud and theft transactions at the cash register. When used with a compatible DVR, the VSI-Pro Max can command or be commanded by the DVR to automatically search to the transaction in question for instant review of the re- corded video.
With the new “Scroll Matching” feature, users can easily set and erase scrolling advertising messages from the customer display but always record the valid transactions.
The VSI-Pro Max is fully networkable with our “Networker”, “Vnetworker”, “Hydra” and “Regcom” line of products. These device connect to the VSI-Pro or ECR Interfaces or Adapters directly and communicate back via an RS-485 network to the central location. PC Windows-based software can also be used as the controller of this network and store transaction files for up to 16 cash registers for remote viewing or downloading to produce reports for management.
The VSI-Pro Max is fully remotely downloadable, uploadable or programmable by our PC VSI Program- mable software. This utilizes a direct connection via RS-232 from a laptop to the VSI-Pro. Complete VSI-Pro Max settings can be saved on the laptop and uploaded to the VSI-Pro Max at will. This is mainly used for dealer maintanence or for single station user programming or when cameras or monitors are not easily available.
Firmware is also downloadable in the field with our Firmware Utility so new updates and features can be easily passed to customers without changing EPROMs or opening the unit.
1.1 VSI / VSI+ / VSI-Pro / VSI-Pro Max Backward Compatibility
Since 1990 various versions of the VSI have been on the market solving cash register retail problems. Several special version are available to interface to other RS-232 devices like scales, coin counters, PLCC, gambling machines and ATMs along with countless other generic RS-232 devices. The first VSI, Version 9 had no exception processing until the release of Version 10. However these versions had the ability to output the data so are compatible with the Regcom line of networking adapters. As features increased we moved to the VSI+ Version 11, which had the first powerful set of exception processing and printing functions. This version also had hardware handshaking capability which allows it to be fully operational with the Networker and Regcom line. The introduction of the VSI-Pro Version 12 added on-screen selection of various model registers for ease of instal- lation and supported many characters sizes for multiple units to display data on one camera view. This version also supports the Networker and Regcom products. The VSI-Pro Version 13.XX has improved features and additional registers and the Version
13.00supports North America cash registers and Version 13.24 supports UK and European models. All Version 13.XX VSI-Pro support the Networker and Regcom products. All Version 13.XX can be upgraded to the latest Ver. 13 release. This release adds PC Programming capability, Firmware update externally and Vnetworker support along with Networker and Regcom compatibility. The VSI-Pro Max is the latest in the development line and includes all register of Ver. 13.XX in one convenient unit along with built in Hydra, Regcom, Networker and Vnetworker hardware and software.
Contact the AVE factory for additional details on upgrading and networking with any DVR or learn about the advanced features when integrated with the AVE line of text insertion and search DVRs locally or remotely.
VSI-Pro Max POS / Cash Register Interface
