Interfaces 101 Interfaces provide connectivity for the drawers

Interfaces 101 Interfaces provide connectivity for the drawers to virtually any POS device (printer, terminal, tablet etc. ) in the industry.

Interfaces 101 • Interfaces that allow you to plug into virtually any POS device • Both hardwired and detachable, Multi. PRO® cables are available for connecting to any POS printer • Ethernet and Bluetooth interfaces are available for mobile environments • USB, Serial, and parallel computer interfaces are also available.

Interface Guide How do I connect my Cash Drawer? What does your POS software recommend? Receipt Printer/ Terminal Serial USB Multi. PRO® Interface 320 - 24 vdc 420 - 12 vdc 520 - 12/24 vdc Programmable Serial Interface USBPRO™ Interface (470) (554 A) Net. PRO® Interface (480) Serial. PRO II® Interface (484 A) Dedicated Serial Interface Bluetooth Net. PRO® Interface Serial. PRO® Interface (212 A) Ethernet Net. PRO® Interface (490) Blue. PRO® Device (510)

Interface Guide Why would I choose one connection type over another? • Printer Driven Interface – – – • • Lowest cost electronic interface Easy connection Most POS packages have this option Serial – COM port – – • POS software requires it A printer is not included in the POS package Wired Ethernet – – • Wifi Ethernet – USB – – – POS software requires it A printer is not included in the POS package Works well with MAC computers • Mobile environment Multiple tablets and drawers “Thin” environment POS package requires it Full mobility is desired • No wired cable drop • Requires 110 v outlet • Move drawer as often as the store changes • Power over Ethernet (Po. E) available Bluetooth – – One to one relationship with drawer and mobile device No Ethernet required

Interface Guide: Direct. PRO™ Interface Features: • The Direct. PRO™ interface has a hardwired cable to connect to a specific POS device such as a POS printer • Most economical interface solution available • Cable attached to the drawer • Drawer status switch is included • Each drawer is wired to work specifically with the desired terminal or printer

Interface Guide: Serial. PRO® Interface Features: • A dedicated serial (484 A) interface with easy configurability to fit the application • Offers selectable security and open code levels • No power supply required • A power supply is provided for those applications if desirable • Supports drawer status reporting • May be opened every three seconds when the included power adapter is attached • Exclusive LED Diagnostics for easy installation

Interface Guide: Multi. PRO® Interface Features: • APG’s 320 Multi. PRO® Interface, 420 Multi. PRO® II Interface, and the 520 Multi. PRO® III Interface • A cash drawer can be connected to a POS system in many ways. The most common way is to connect a drawer to a receipt printer • The Multi. PRO® interface allows the drawer to be connected to many different POS printers by simply changing the external cable that is wired for that printer • All POS printers have a RJ 11 port commonly called a DK port for connecting the drawer. The printer can be connected to the POS system via USB, Serial, Ethernet and even a parallel port. The command to open the cash drawer is provided by the POS system to the printer.

Interface Guide: USBPro™ Interface Features: • A drawer can also be connected directly to the POS system by way of the USB port • The USB (554 A) interface is becoming more popular in retail terminals and it’s being written into the next generation of software • Offers true plug and play capabilities • Bus-powered USB cash drawer • Includes the Windows Driver and Programmers guide • Flexible and easy to integrate • Provides higher security to your POS system • Diagnostic lights assist in setup

Interface Guide: Smart Serial. PRO® Interface Features: • The programmable serial (212 A) interface that is configured to open on very specific serial criteria • A drawer can also be connected directly to the POS system by way of the serial port • Dip switches offer selectable security levels and open codes • Exclusive LED Diagnostics for easy installation. • Can share the serial port with another device, even another cash drawer • Supports the drawer status • Power supply included

Net. PRO® Ethernet Interface for Cash Drawers Net. PRO® Ethernet Interface for cash drawers are available in both wired and wireless configurations and communicate with retailer’s mobile POS devices for cash drawer control.

Net. PRO® Interface: Mobile and Thin Client Transactions Features: • Allows for multiple devices to be paired with a single drawer • Offers full mobility • Bar code label or biometric scanner for ‘claiming’ the networked drawer • Thin client doesn’t require another device to connect the drawer to the system such as a printer or full function PC • Includes drawer status reporting

Net. PRO® Interface: Asset Management Features: • Cash Drawer usage statistics stored in non volatile memory Battery back-up for an estimated 10 year life • On-board statistics help optimize useful life of each of the drawers • Device name and service data can be written to the device header • Remote access to the drawer data helps established maintenance schedule • Reporting possible on the above features • Remote tech support •

Net. PRO® Interface: Loss Prevention Features: • Logging of cash drawer access events • Date/time stamp of openings • Ability to talk to any other Ethernet device • Turn on security cameras • Send alerts to the store manager • Historical Cash Drawer access event log stored in the interface non volatile memory • Drawer open alarm option can be programmed to allow the drawer to beep if the drawer is open too long or opened by a key or…

Net. PRO® Interface Proximity Claiming

Net. PRO® Ethernet Interface Framework

Blue. PRO® Bluetooth Device

Blue. PRO® Bluetooth Device

Blue. PRO® Bluetooth Device Features: • Wirelessly synchronizes a mobile device and cash drawer within a personal area network • Accepts connection from a printer-kick cash drawer so it can be paired with a mobile device • Pairing is achieved when the tablet is placed within three feet of the Bluetooth controller • The cash drawer device requires the use of a power adapter which is included • APG provides demonstration applications for Android, i. OS, and Windows • The Blue. PRO® Bluetooth External Device is MFi certified for i. Phone, i. Pod, and i. Pad

Universal Modular Interface (UMI) Features: • Works with the majority of existing and newly released e. POS systems and has the ability to operate wirelessly from a mobile system. • Unparalleled is its intelligent data capture from the drawer: ‒ Number of manual drawer openings ‒ Number of normal drawer openings via e. POS ‒ Drawer serial number ‒ Drawer manufacture date ‒ Fault logging of drawer openings • Operating voltage range: 6 to 40 VDC • Plug and Play solution • Proactive drawer servicing • Reduced labor and logistic costs

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