AVE VSI-PRO operation manual Introduction, VSI / VSI+ / VSI-Pro Backward Compatibility

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INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION

The Video Serial Interface (VSI-Pro) 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 communicating 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. This includes charac- ters 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 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 periphal 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 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 also has an additional RS-232 output that can send the formated ASCII text to a DVR that can store the data as an electronic file in addition to inserted in the actual video image.

The Exception Processor of the VSI-Pro provides the intelligence to bring questionable or exceptional trans- actions 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 will command the DVR to automatically search to the transaction in question for instant review of the recorded 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 AVE line of VSI-Pro 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. The Hydra is used to convert this RS-485 network to be compatible with many models of DVRs while the other devices connect at the cash register end. PC Windows-based software can also be used as the controller of this network and store transaction files for up to 64 cash registers for remote viewing or downloading to produce reports for management.

The VSI-Pro is fully remotely downloadable, uploadable or programmable by our PC VSI Programmable software. This utilizes a direct connection via RS-232 from a laptop to the VSI-Pro. Complete VSI-Pro settings can be saved on the laptop and uploaded to the VSI-Pro at will. This is mainly used for dealer maintanence or for single station user programming. The Vnetworker allows the ability to remotely program up to 16 VSI-Pros with our VNetworker PC based Software which allows all the features of the Networker plus remote programming and setup.

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.

VSI / VSI+ / VSI-Pro 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, gam- bling 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 installation and sup- ported many characters sizes for multiple units to display data on one camera view. This version also supports the Networker and Regcom products. The current VSI-Pro Version 13.XX has improved features and additional regis- ters and the Version 13.00 supports 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 Release 12. This latest software adds PC Programming capability, Firmware update externally and Vnetworker support along with Networker and Regcom compatibility.

Contact the AVE factory for additional details on upgrading and networking with any DVR or learn about the ad- vanced features when integrated with the AVE line of text insertion and search DVRs locally or remotely.

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Contents June VSI-PROVSI-Pro Contents Contents Gasboy Sub-Menu Download/Upload Sub-Menu VSI / VSI+ / VSI-Pro Backward Compatibility IntroductionFeatures Features & SpecificationsSpecifications Features & SpecificationsVSI-Pro Rear Panel ConnectionsDSR PIN # Signal Name RS232PIN # Function Direction DTRVSI-Pro Connections VSI-PROFront Panel Controls User Front Panel ControlsChanging the Horizontal Position Register Select ProgrammingGetting Started Main Programming MenuTCP/IP Limitations Next page ExitDisplay SET Address ANY ExitSET Address Display Receipt ExitDevice ModelDisplay Journal Exit Device CON Sole Device Address ExitDevice Printer Device Address ANY Modetap Exit Operator Customer Combined ExitJournal Receipt Check Credit Exit Local VSS Micros IDN Network Micros ISN Network ExitNCR Jrnl Printer NCR Rcpt Printer NCR Slip Printer Title Display on Console ID ANY Working Mode ExitModel Working Mode Exit Woking ModeNext page Exit Model TK-T500 Mode Emulating ExitDevice Address Exit Device Address ANY Address ExitChoices RECEIPT, CDU 2L , C.D.U SET Term noChoices ALL, 1, 2, 3,..., 253, 254 Journal Printer Receipt PrinterText Grayscale Screen SetupBackground Grayscale Clock Sub-Menu Screen Blank Display Lines Display Format Text DisplayTitler OFF Exit TitleChoices NONE, 6, 12, 20, 30, 60, 120, 180 Screen BlankLeft Justification Line CompressChoices RS-232, Passive TAP, RS-485 CommunicationInterface Type RS-232Exception Report Overview Exception ReportsChoices NONE, ODD, Even Choices 7 orON-SCREEN Flags Hard Alarm OutputPrinter or DVR Output Total Exceptions Exception History SET Exception Output Time Stamp ExitException History Total ExceptionChoices 1 through Time Search Time Search SettingDMS-3001 DVR-3011.3021 Dest ID SCR ID ExitExample Operator None Exit 0000.00Exception no Scroll Matching Exception Strings ON/OFF History Buffer ON/OFFNegative Exception Programming NotePage Greater than OUT RangeLess than Triggered Text Exit Alarm OutputsAlarm no Exception Report Menu OutputNormal State RTSChoices no Normally open, NC Normal closed Display Text Choices 6, 12, 30, 60, 120, 180Triggered Text Display Text OFF Output Text SET Triggered ExitPort 1 Test Data Capture Register Demo Version ID Exit TEST/DEMO ModeSET Triggered Text Display Text OFF Output Text SET Triggered Text ExitReceive RX Test Port 1 TestRX /TX Test Display RX / TX Test2400 Capture to Port Capture to Memory Dump Memory ExitCapture to Port RX Baudrate Auto TX BaudrateDOWNLOAD/UPLOAD Data Cable DOWNLOAD/UPLOAD SetupDemo Demo on Power UP OFF Exit VSI-PRO Version 13.00R19 03/25/2008DOWNLOAD/UPLOAD Setup Using VSI-Pro to VSI-Pro DOWNLOAD/UPLOAD Setup Using VSI-PRO to VSI-PRODownload Setup Upload Setup Exit Download Setup Upload Setup Update Firmware ExitSoftware Installation DOWNLOAD/UPLOAD Setup Using a PCVSI-Pro Remote Program Downloading Ver Figure P2 Remote Menu Click the Tab Remote and you will see the following MenuPC / Laptop VSI-Pro File MenuAbout Menu Communication Cable Pin OutVSI-Pro Firmware Download Utility VSI-Pro Firmware Download MenuFigure P6 Connect To Menu Figure P8 In-System Programming Display Appendix a Problem Solving GuideCharacters JITTER, JUMP, or Skew Problem Solving GuideHOW to do a Master Reset on VSI-PRO Appendix aTXD RXD GND PC-BASED Cash RegisterAppendix B Front PanelDVR Appendix COther RS-485 Network Appendix CDB-9 Pin-Out RJ-45 Pin-Out RS-232 Parameters RS-485 Network Data Cable WiringElectrical Characteristics Physical CharacteristicsHydra / Regcom Rear Panel Hydra / Regcom Front PanelRS-485 Networker Appendix DRS-485 Vnetworker Appendix FRS-485 Vnetworker Appendix EFigure Vnetworker Connection Diagram Vnetworker Software Figure Time / Date Set up Menu Remote Keyboard TXD RXD RTS CTS GND Vsib InstallationAppendix G Vsib DB-9M VSI-Pro DB-9MAppendix H ECR Interface CardsTcpip DB-9M AppendixTcpip 232 Adapter Tcpip 232 AdapterAppendix J Hard Alarm OutputVSI-Pro Version 13.00 Register Select Menu Appendix KAppendix K Register SelectVSI-Pro Version 13.24 Register Select Menu Appendix L Master ResetAppendix M Limited WarrantyAppendix N Limited WarrantyNorth America
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